Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leak that could cause fire, but remedies won't fix the leak
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling about 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fire. However, the recall does not resolve the fuel leak. Affected are certain 2022 and 2023 Bronco Sport SUVs, as well as 2022 Escape SUVs, all with 1.5-liter engines. Ford says the fuel injectors could crack, allowing gasoline and vapors to build up near the source of ignition. The dealer will install tubing to channel the gas from the hot surface to the ground. The company also plans to update the software that detects low fuel pressure. In that case, the software disables the high-pressure fuel pump, reduces engine power, and lowers the temperature in the engine compartment. Owners will be notified starting April 1st.
Jessica Alba steps down as chief creative officer of personal care company Honest
Jessica Alba, who shot to fame in James Cameron's TV series “Dark Angel” and in the movies “Sin City” and “Fantastic Four,” has been named chief creative officer at personal care company The Honest Company. resign. The one she founded. Alba will remain on the board, but Honest said her focus will now be on her “new initiatives.” She founded Honest in 2012 after suffering an allergic reaction to baby laundry detergent. Shares of Los Angeles-based Honest Inc. fell slightly before the opening bell on Wednesday.
Warner Bros. previews 'Joker' sequel, 'Beetlejuice 2' and more at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Warner Bros. isn't resting on its laurels with “Barbie”: The Centenary studio also has its sights set on a record-breaking 2024, with a release schedule that includes a new Mad Max movie. There is. Furiosa,” Kevin Costner's two-part western epic “Horizon: An American Saga,” the sequel to “Beetlejuice,” and “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which takes Lady Gaga to Gotham City. The studio opened for the first time Tuesday night, surprising theater owners who flocked to Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon convention. They arrived with footage and trailers, along with stars including Kevin Costner, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth.
Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, Oregon winner remains unknown
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lottery officials say the winner of the eighth-biggest lottery in U.S. history won't be announced for at least another few weeks until the winner is confirmed and the huge payout is ready. Stated. The person with the ticket that matched all six Powerball numbers for Saturday's $1.3 billion jackpot came forward Monday to claim his prize in Sunday's drawing. They bought their tickets at the Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland. The store's managers will share a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, which President and CEO Jonathan Polonsky said will be shared with other stores at the store. It will be shared with employees.
Red Sox honor 2004 champion Tim Wakefield's family before home opener
BOSTON (AP) – Boston honored its 2004 World Series champions before the game as part of its season-opening festivities, with more than 40 members of the team that ended an 86-year franchise drought in attendance. The most notable absence was pitcher Tim Wakefield, who died of brain cancer in October at age 57. He was followed by his wife, Stacey. Stacey passed away less than five months after her own battle with cancer. Both tribute videos were played along with one of the 2004 runs. Their children, Trevor and Brianna, led the members of the 2004 team onto the field for the ceremony, holding the World Series trophy. Then Brianna threw him his first pitch.
Salt Lake City, which will soon host two Olympic Games, has an unusual level of enthusiasm for the Olympics.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Many past Olympic host countries around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn't worth the money or effort. But Salt Lake City remains one of the few places where Olympic fever still burns, more than 20 years after the inaugural event in 2002. The city's enduring enthusiasm will be on full display Wednesday when members of the International Olympic Committee arrive in northern Utah. The final on-site visit was made ahead of the official announcement expected this July that Salt Lake City will be selected as the 2034 host site. The state has spent millions of dollars to keep Olympic facilities from falling into disrepair in preparation for another hosting.
Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show ends after 18 years
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cirque du Soleil's long-running Las Vegas show “The Beatles Love” will come to a close this summer. The show is a cultural icon on the Las Vegas Strip, and throughout its 18 years of performances, the band continued to reunite members Paul, McCartney and Ringo Starr in public. Cirque made the announcement Tuesday, saying its shows at the Mirage will end on July 7th. The hotel's closure is part of a major renovation plan for the hotel and casino, which will be rebranded as Hard Rock Las Vegas. Tickets for the final Beatles Love show in July are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks.
Some schools, government offices in Mexico's Gulf Coast states closed due to stormy weather, possible tornadoes
Emergency workers rescued people from flooded homes and cars in a Texas town. Residents in Mississippi counties were warned to evacuate due to fears of levee failure. Schools and government offices were also closed in Louisiana on Wednesday as the storm brought high winds and the risk of tornadoes. The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, with the possibility of tornadoes and wind damage. The National Weather Service said some tornadoes could be powerful, with damaging wind speeds in excess of 110 km/h.
Tara VanDerveer steps down as Stanford women's hoops coach after setting NCAA championship record this year
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) – Tara VanDerveer, the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, has announced her retirement after leading the Stanford University women's team for 38 seasons and a total of 45 years. VanDerveer, 70, surpassed Mike Krzyzewski's winning record earlier this year. The Hall of Famer departs with her 1,216 wins at the University of Idaho, Ohio State and Stanford. And as she had long planned, top Cardinal assistant Kate Pay will take over the program, and she said the school is in ongoing negotiations with Pay. Mr. Paye played at VanDerveer from 1991 to 1995 and was a coach on the staff for 17 years.
Mountain goat trapped under Kansas City bridge survives rocky rescue
A mountain goat that escaped from being crushed under a Kansas City bridge has survived a rocky rescue mission and may be reunited with its owners who suspect it was stolen from their farm. Firefighters were called Monday after people found a mountain goat stuck on a pillar supporting a bridge. Bystanders put a rope around his neck and tried to lead him to safety. But the goat fell and became airborne. In the end, the firefighters got it for free. Tori Fugate works for KC Pet Project, a nonprofit that operates the city's animal control and shelter facilities. She said her X-rays showed no fractures.
