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Arlington, VA
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Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know
Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport delays are growing nationwide as hundreds of Transportation Security Administration officers quit and more workers miss shifts during the ongoing federal government shutdown. At least 2,370 US-based flights were canceled, and more than 3,630 were delayed on Monday, March 16, according to FlightAware data as of 10 a.m. New York City's LaGuardia Airport reported the most cancellations at 156 flights, accounting for 28% of its scheduled service. While severe weather along the East Coast and across the Midwest is making disruptions worse, hourslong waits at security checkpoints&nbs…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File You have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a more than $25 million settlement from SiriusXM over repeated telemarketing calls. The satellite radio company was accused of contacting people listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who had directly asked SiriusXM to stop calling. SiriusXM denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims for $28 million. The lawsuit was originally filed in October 2025 and involves calls made between Saturday, April 27, 2019, and Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025. The deadline to submit a claim is Friday, March 21. A perso…

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Arlington, VA
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Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know
Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Nearly 15,000 Kia vehicles are being recalled over a seat belt buckle defect that increases injury risks during a crash, officials said. Kia America issued the recall for 14,870 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday, March 6. The issue affects certain 2027 Kia Telluride SUVs and 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the Telluride may not latch properly due to a manufacturing error. "A seat belt anchor buckle that does not latch properly may not ade…

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Hartford, CT
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Travel Costs Surge Amid US-Israeli War On Iran: Here's How Much Travel Costs Surge Amid US-Israeli War On Iran: Here's How Much Travel Costs Surge Amid US-Israeli War On Iran: Here's How Much
Travel Costs Surge Amid Us-israeli War On Iran: Here's How Much The US-Israeli war on Iran is fueling a surge in travel costs, from rising airfares to higher prices for gasoline, dining, and entertainment. Average travel costs in the US are 3% higher than in March 2025, according to a NerdWallet report released on Thursday, March 12. The personal finance company compiles its Travel Price Index, which combines federal Consumer Price Index data covering airfare, lodging, rental cars, restaurants, and entertainment. According to Iranian officials, at least 1,348 people have been killed, and more than 17,000 have been wounded in the…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Trump: Not 'Appropriate' For Iran To Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks President Donald Trump suggested that Iran's national soccer team shouldn't compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the wake of the US-Israeli war on the country. Trump made the comment in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, March 12. His remark came one day after Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said that the nation's team wouldn't participate in the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. According to Iranian officials, at least 1,348 people have died and more than 17,000 have been injured in the US-Israeli strikes. "The …

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Life-Threatening Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Board Game Life-Threatening Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Board Game Life-Threatening Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Board Game
Life-Threatening Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Board Game A popular tabletop magnet chess game sold nationwide is being recalled because the small magnets inside could cause serious injuries or death if swallowed. Stoney Games issued the recall for about 151,600 Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, March 12. The games violate federal regulations because they contain loose, high-powered magnets that are smaller than permitted. When the powerful magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other and become stuck in a person's digestive tract. "This can result in perforations, tw…

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Hartford, CT
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Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How
Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Pizza Hut is offering a paycheck for something many people already do for free: eating pizza crust. The chain is looking for a "Hut Crust Connoisseur" to taste, test, and review its new crust flavors as part of a promotional hiring campaign. The role comes with a $31,415.92 salary, the first seven digits of the mathematical constant pi, in celebration of National Pi Day on Saturday, March 14. The Hut Crust Connoisseur will also receive a year of free pizza and official bragging rights as the company's crust reviewer. "You eat your crust," Pizza Hut's job listing says.&n…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150+ Passengers, Crew On Caribbean Cruise: CDC Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150+ Passengers, Crew On Caribbean Cruise: CDC Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150+ Passengers, Crew On Caribbean Cruise: CDC
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150+ Passengers, Crew On Caribbean Cruise: CDC A norovirus outbreak sickened more than 150 passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship during a Caribbean voyage. The outbreak occurred on the Princess Cruises ship Star Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, March 12. Health officials said 104 of the ship's 4,307 passengers reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, along with 49 out of the 1,561 crew members. The Star Princess departed on Saturday, March 7, and is scheduled to return to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, March 14. The main symptoms included vomiting and dia…

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National Interest
Beloved 'Family Guy' Character Getting Own Spinoff, Reports Say: What To Know Beloved 'Family Guy' Character Getting Own Spinoff, Reports Say: What To Know Beloved 'Family Guy' Character Getting Own Spinoff, Reports Say: What To Know
Beloved 'Family Guy' Character Getting Own Spinoff, Reports Say: What To Know What the deuce? Stewie Griffin is getting his own show. Fox and Hulu have ordered a two-season spinoff of the hit animated series "Family Guy" centered on the show's evil genius toddler, Deadline reported. The show will premiere during the 2027-28 TV season, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. The new animated comedy, titled "Stewie," will follow the devious toddler during his time in preschool while exploring time and space travel, Deadline reported. The series comes from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane and 20th Television Animation. MacFarlane will continue voicin…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Suspension Problem Triggers Recall Of Cars Sold Across VA: What To Know Suspension Problem Triggers Recall Of Cars Sold Across VA: What To Know Suspension Problem Triggers Recall Of Cars Sold Across VA: What To Know
Suspension Problem Triggers Recall Of Cars Sold Across VA: What To Know Buick cars sold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are being recalled over a suspension defect that could fracture and increase the risk of a crash, officials said. General Motors issued the recall for 17,050 Buick Regal Turbo and GS vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report written on Tuesday, March 10. The issue affects certain 2012 and 2013 models. The NHTSA said the vehicles may have rear suspension toe links that received improper electrocoating (e-coat) protection during manufacturing, leaving the link more prone to corrosion…

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