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- In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political
When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame. [TheTopNews] Read More.18 mins ago - Check your AC: 13,000 units recalled over fire risk
More than 13,000 air conditioning units were recalled for posing fire and burn hazards, as Americans attempt to stay cool during a heatwave for the Fourth of July weekend.Texas-based Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. issued the recall last week for about 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps sold nationwide, as well as about 53 that were sold in Canada."The heating element can remain energized during a ground fault, despite being turned off, posing a risk of fire or burn injury to consumers," the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.FORD RECALLS 741,195 SUVS AND PICKUPS AFTER TRANSMISSION DEFECT RAISES ROLLAWAY RISK: NHTSANo injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the products, but the company received one report of plastic on the unit melting.The products are white, with the brand name printed on most of the units’ control covers. The model number is located on a white sticker on the front edge of the units' base plate.Recalled units have a model number beginning with PB, AH or AE.The units were sold through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from April 2025 through December 2025 for between $850 and $1,500.They are typically installed at hotels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces.Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. for a full refund.CHICKEN CAESAR WRAPS SOLD IN 2 STATES MAY CONTAIN DEADLY LISTERIA, USDA WARNSCLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOThe recall was announced ahead of a dangerous heatwave that began to intensify through much of the central and eastern parts of the U.S.About two-thirds of the country is expected to be exposed to the extreme heat during the Fourth of July weekend, according to The Weather Channel. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - DOJ says Alibaba failed to stop illegal pharmaceuticals and banned goods from re...Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million and enter into a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting it failed to prevent tens of thousands of illegal product sales into the U.S. through its online marketplaces.The DOJ announced Wednesday that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its U.S.-based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, will pay a combined $600 million to resolve allegations they failed to stop merchants from selling and importing illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals and pill-making equipment through Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com.As part of the agreement, Alibaba admitted that between January 2016 and December 2024, roughly 80,000 unlawful product sales involving imports into the U.S. violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and other federal laws.ALIBABA TOUTS NEW AI MODEL IT SAYS RIVALS DEEPSEEK, OPENAI, META'S TOP OFFERINGSThe company acknowledged those transactions generated more than $200 million in gross merchandise value.Court documents say the company failed to fully incorporate certain wire transfer data into its transaction monitoring system, causing it to miss some high-risk transactions. In at least one instance, a merchant continued selling prohibited products to U.S. buyers after AUS investigated and reported the seller. Federal investigators conducted more than 40 undercover purchases of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical counterfeiting equipment that were illegal to import into the U.S., the DOJ noted.TRUMP, OPENAI CEO WEIGH IN ON DEEPSEEK FRENZYAUS Merchant Services, formerly known as Alipay U.S., also admitted shortcomings in its anti-money laundering compliance program.According to court documents, the company failed to fully incorporate certain wire transfer data into its transaction monitoring system, causing it to miss some high-risk transactions. In at least one instance, a merchant continued selling prohibited products to U.S. buyers after AUS investigated and reported the seller."Companies operating online marketplaces — whether based in the United States or abroad — must implement appropriate safeguards to prevent bad actors from exploiting their platforms," Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate said in a statement. "If they fail to do so, the Department will hold them accountable."TECH MOGUL DOUBTS DEEPSEEK CLAIMS, SAYS US MEDIA FELL FOR ‘CCP PROPAGANDA’FOX Business has reached out to Alibaba for comment on the matter.In a statement issued by The Associated Press, Alibaba said it had reached a "mutually satisfactory resolution" with the U.S. government and would implement stricter compliance measures governing products sold by third-party merchants on its e-commerce platforms.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREUnder… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
- Don’t expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago - Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What’s happening to fuel pri...When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
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