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Feds urge people not to put decals on steering wheels after a driver is hurt by flying metal pieces

Feds urge people not to put decals on steering wheels after a driver is hurt by flying metal pieces

DETROIT (AP) — Federal auto safety regulators are warning people not to stick decals on their steering wheels because they can be hurled at drivers if the air bags inflate in a crash.
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There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred

There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred

Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite years of warnings about the health risks of drinking the unpasteurized products — and an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows. Since March 25, when the bird flu virus was confirmed in U.S.
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Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September

Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September

HOUSTON (AP) — The one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been set for trial in civil court in September, a judge said Tuesday.
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A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rape

A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rape

PARIS (AP) — A French court acquitted filmmaker Roman Polanski on Tuesday of defaming a British actor whom he accused of lying after she alleged that he sexually assaulted her as a teenager.
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Movie armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

Movie armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie weapons armorer is appealing her conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” according to court documents released Tuesday.
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Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

CALGARY — Environmental organizations, a northern Alberta First Nation and a group of concerned landowners are asking the Alberta Energy Regulator to conduct a full-scale environmental impact assessment of the oilsands' industry's massive proposed ca
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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

NEW YORK (AP) — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie's “Young Americans” and James Taylor's “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful recording career as
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Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in

Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day care operators and their employees.
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Hydro One raises dividend, reports $293M Q1 profit, up from $282M a year earlier

Hydro One raises dividend, reports $293M Q1 profit, up from $282M a year earlier

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year earlier, helped by higher revenue. The power utility says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 31.42 cents per share, up from 29.
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Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

EDMONTON — Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. The recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, as well as Munchies Original Snack Mix.
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