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Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars
Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars More than 500,000 Toyota cars are being recalled because of a dashboard software problem that can disable turn signals, hazard lights, and safety warnings. Toyota is recalling about 508,354 Camry Hybrid vehicles in the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 6. The Camrys are from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The 7-inch instrument cluster display can go blank when the vehicle starts because of a software error. The problem can also deactivate the turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders, and smart key warning. The …

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by Chris Spiker
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Child Porn Tip Leads Troopers To Capital Region Home, Suspect Arrested: Police Child Porn Tip Leads Troopers To Capital Region Home, Suspect Arrested: Police
Child Porn Tip Leads Troopers To Capital Region Home, Suspect Arrested: Police Child porn was found in a Capital Region man’s home, leading to his arrest, according to state police. Thomas Nastars, 50, of East Greenbush, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 5 following an investigation and a search of his home, New York State Police said Monday, Aug. 10. Authorities got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and began investigating Nastars, according to state police. That eventually led to the search and discovery of “images consistent with child sexual exploitation,” authorities said. Nastars was booked at state police barracks in Schodack, then r…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Sally Jessy Raphael's $4.75M Estate In Hudson Valley Featured By Zillow Gone Wild Sally Jessy Raphael's $4.75M Estate In Hudson Valley Featured By Zillow Gone Wild
Sally Jessy Raphael's $4.75M Estate In Hudson Valley Featured By Zillow Gone Wild A sprawling, over 150-year-old Dutchess County estate owned for nearly three decades by former talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael has caught the attention of Zillow Gone Wild. Elmwood Farm, a historic estate at 618 Quaker Hill Rd. in Pawling, was featured in the popular real estate account's newsletter on Monday, Aug. 10.  The property, built in 1860 and owned by Sally Jessy Raphael for nearly 30 years, is currently listed by Jake Garay of SERHANT for $4.75 million. The newsletter highlighted the estate's massive size and historic character.  Set on 25.5 acres atop…

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by Ben Crnic
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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!'
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' A routine American Airlines flight turned into a midair emergency shortly after takeoff, forcing the crew to make a rapid return to the airport. The Charlotte-bound flight struck birds after departing Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Monday, Aug. 10, causing an engine problem and prompting the pilot to declare a Mayday, according to multiple reports. "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!" the pilot said in air traffic control audio available through LiveATC.net as the crew requested priority clearance to return to Myrtle Beach.  The American Airlines Boeing 737 was carrying …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could' Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could'
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular Beach: 'Swam As Fast As I Could' A lifeguard escaped after a great white shark dragged him several feet underwater at a popular Maine beach. The encounter happened at Scarborough Beach State Park on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 8. The lifeguard was swimming with a rescue torpedo when the shark grabbed the device, according to the Scarborough Police Department. News Center Maine identified the lifeguard as park director Greg Wilfert. The shark pulled Wilfert about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before he freed himself from the strap attached to the rescue torpedo. Wilfert was able to swim safely back to sh…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report
Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report President Donald Trump reportedly took extraordinary measures to conceal part of his trip home from Turkey amid concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt. Trump secretly left Ankara on a smaller military aircraft Wednesday, July 8, while journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe he was aboard Air Force One, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post.  The operation followed intelligence about a potential Iranian threat against the president, The Post reported. Trump had been seen boarding an older Air Force One aircraft at Ankara Int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu
Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen is unveiling several new treats on its fall menu, including a new Blizzard flavor. DQ launched its new Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard Treat, the chain announced in a news release. The dessert features cheesecake pieces and caramel apple topping blended with DQ soft serve. The Blizzard of the Month for August is available at participating locations. "It's a delicious way to satisfy seasonal cravings while the weather is still warm and for fans to fall a little harder for fall," said DQ. Rewards members can also buy one Blizzard Treat and get a second for 99 cents throug…

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by Chris Spiker
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Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Insomnia Cookies is giving incoming college freshmen a sweet start to the school year. The late-night bakery chain is offering 30,000 free six-packs of Classic cookies to members of the Class of 2030, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. Enrollment begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Incoming freshmen can qualify by joining Insomnia's rewards program or updating an existing account with their university and an expected graduation year of 2030. The first 30,000 eligible students across the US will automatically receive a reward for a free Freshman 6-Pack…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When A highly anticipated celestial event is just days away, bringing a dramatic daytime sky show to parts of the world. A total solar eclipse will occur Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the moon moves between Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun along a narrow path. Totality will be visible outside the US, but millions in North America will be able to watch a partial eclipse. NASA says totality will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, a small corner of Portugal, and portions of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.  The path of totality is the narrow zone where the moon …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…

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by Chris Spiker