Shimano Recalls 760,000 Bike Cranksets Following Several Injury Reports
Cycling company Shimano is recalling some 760,000 bike cranksets due to a crash hazard that has resulted in several reported injuries.
Governors, Biden Administration Push for More Heat Pump Installations
The U.S. Climate Alliance, which includes 25 state governors, is leading a push to significantly increase the number of American homes using heat pump systems for heating and air conditioning.
US and China Launch Economic and Financial Working Groups
The U.S. is partnering with China to launch new economic and financial working groups.
Energy Department to Invest in Renewable Energy Battery Technology
The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.; with 15 projects to be funded.
Tropical Storm Ophelia Forms Off the US Mid-Atlantic Coast
Tropical Storm Ophelia formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and was expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge and windy conditions over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Friday.
US Education Chief Considers Ways to Discourage College Legacy Admissions
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available to discourage colleges from giving admissions preference to the children of alumni and donors.
White House Preparing for Government Shutdown Amid Republican Standoff
The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to consider shutdown procedures after House Republicans left for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded.
Capitol Rioter Who Attacked News Photographer and Officers Sentenced
A Maryland man who attacked a news photographer, and threw a flagpole and smoke grenade at police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Stunt Leaves Teen Hanging from California’s Tallest Bridge
A 19-year-old was rescued after a stunt went wrong and left him dangling by a rope from California’s tallest bridge, authorities said.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted Friday on charges that they took bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car for a range of corrupt acts.
UAW Targets Stellantis, General Motors With 38 New Strike Locations
The United Auto Workers president said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis sites in 20 states.
Southeast States Under a Tropical Storm Warning as 'Sixteen' Nears
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will deliver tropical storm conditions to North Carolina on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
VP Harris to Lead New White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the newly launched federal office of gun violence prevention, tasked with seeking options as Congress stalls on the topic.
Toddler Lost In Woods Found Asleep, Using Family Dog For Pillow
A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan with two family dogs was found in the woods hours later, sleeping on the smaller dog as if it were a pillow, state police said.
High School Band Director Confirmed Among Fatalities in I-84 Bus Crash
Follow up: Two adults were killed in the aftermath of a charter bus crash Thursday on Interstate 84 in New York state that was transporting students to band camp, officials said.
