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- Ford issues recall for more than 548,000 vehicles over issue with center console
Ford is recalling more than 548,000 vehicles over a center console defect that could cause injury to the occupants, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall affects certain 2018-2024 Ford Expedition vehicles, the federal regulator said Thursday. A total of 548,463 vehicles are affected by the recall.The center console's chrome plating may bubble and peel over time, potentially leading to sharp edges, the regulator said. Passengers who come into contact with the sharp edges face an increased risk of injury.KIA RECALLS 6K VEHICLES DUE TO POSSIBLE SEAT BELT DEFECT THAT COULD RAISE INJURY RISK"A customer may come in contact with the sharp edge of peeling chrome while driving, increasing the risk of injury," the NHTSA report reads.The NHTSA said the defect may have been caused by the center console chrome trim that was manufactured by a supplier using parameters that failed to meet Ford's specifications.The manufacturers listed in the regulator's report are automotive parts suppliers Xin Point and Forvia.According to the recall report, Ford identified a trend in the NHTSA's Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) in September about the bubbling and peeling of chrome trim on the center console of 2019-2020 model-year Ford Expedition vehicles."Five of the six reported VOQs allege customer hand injuries from contact with the sharp edge of the peeling chrome trim," the report reads.Ford said it is aware of one accident and 65 injuries in connection with this issue.MORE THAN 1 MILLION JEEP VEHICLES RECALLED OVER FIRE RISK AS OWNERS WARNED NOT TO PARK INSIDE"Customer reports of hand and finger lacerations associated with this condition include a small number of instances stating that professional medical attention was required," the report says.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERECustomers affected by the recall will be able to go to a Ford dealer to have their vehicles inspected, and center consoles replaced as necessary, at no cost.Notification letters about the safety risk are expected to be mailed out on June 29. Additional letters will be sent in January of next year "once the remedy is available," according to the NHTSA. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Chick-fil-A launches first-ever non-chicken kids meal nationwideChick-fil-A has added a new entrée option to its Kids Meal lineup, introducing a Mac & Cheese Kids Meal at restaurants nationwide.The meal is available now and includes an entrée, side item, drink and prize.The launch marks the first time Chick-fil-A has offered macaroni and cheese as a standalone Kids Meal entrée, expanding beyond its past options of grilled or crispy chicken nuggets and chicken strips.THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PURSE IS DESTINED TO BE SUMMER'S MUST-HAVE GROCERY STORE ACCESSORYThe Mac & Cheese Kids Meal features a medium-sized serving of the chain's macaroni and cheese, which is made with a blend of Parmesan, cheddar and Romano cheeses and baked daily in restaurants.Customers can also add bacon to the entrée for an additional charge.Guests can choose from a variety of sides, including Waffle Potato Fries, Waffle Potato Chips, a fruit cup or applesauce.DOCTORS REVEAL HEALTHIEST FAST-FOOD MEALS AND THE MENU ITEMS THEY SAY TO AVOIDDrink options include white or chocolate milk, Honest Kids Apple Juice, Simply Orange, bottled water or upgraded fountain and frozen beverages.The addition reflects Chick-fil-A's effort to broaden options for younger diners, particularly children who may prefer non-chicken menu items.Macaroni and cheese has long been one of the chain's most popular side dishes and is now available as the centerpiece of a Kids Meal for the first time.COSTCO FANS ERUPT AFTER BELOVED FOOD COURT ITEM REPLACED BY HIGH-CALORIE NEWCOMERChick-fil-A is also rolling out a new collection of Kids Meal prizes at select locations.The lineup includes cow-themed toys and games inspired by the company's longstanding mascot, such as a Clip a Cow keychain, Cow Kart cardboard racer, Hasbro Cow Games and a Cow Case featuring one of six foldable games.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe new Mac & Cheese Kids Meal is available now at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants across the United States, while toy availability may vary by location.FOX Business has reached out to Chick-fil-A for comment. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - India’s ‘blue gold’ starts a new drinks industryAgave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
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- SpaceX’s first employee says historic $1.7T IPO will be ‘life-changi...SpaceX’s first employee, Tom Mueller, said the company’s record-breaking IPO will be a "life-changing" moment for employees during an exclusive interview with "The Claman Countdown" on Thursday.SpaceX will start trading on the NASDAQ on Friday in the largest IPO in history. The IPO is expected to be priced at $135 per share and aims to raise $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion."Elon always said that ‘Your salary is one thing, but it's the equity that's gonna be worth something.' And we are all like, ‘Yeah, okay someday," Mueller said. "That day is here. It's great."WHY IT’S INEVITABLE THAT ELON MUSK WILL BE A TRILLIONAIRESpaceX will trade under the ticker symbol SPCX, and its employees could become millionaires based on their access to stock options.The IPO will create more than 4,000 new millionaires among current and former employees of the 24-year-old space giant, according to estimations."We're having a little party tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. We're going to ring our own bell and celebrate with a bunch of early SpaceX employees," Mueller told FOX Business.SpaceX's founder, Elon Musk, could possibly become the world's first trillionaire following the historic market debut.SPACEX TO SEND STARSHIP TO MARS NEXT YEAR, ELON MUSK CONFIRMSHis estimated net worth could rise 26%, from roughly $793 billion to $1 trillion, based on the market value of the assets he owns, including SpaceX and Tesla.Mueller, who was hired as SpaceX’s first employee in 2002, led projects including the Merlin Engine that powers Falcon 9, the Raptor Engine that powers Starship and other key propulsion systems.He said joining SpaceX from a large, bureaucratic space corporation was "refreshing" and gave him more freedom to innovate, describing Musk’s company culture as energizing."I had just come from TRW, a big space corporation, and getting away from the bureaucracy and able to move fast and really be energized and do the type of product development that we wanted to do… It was really refreshing and fun, actually, even though it was hard. It was actually really satisfying," Mueller said.FIRST PRIVATE SPACEX POLAR MISSION SPLASHES DOWN NEAR CALIFORNIAMueller explained how a pivotal moment in 2008 helped pull the company, which generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025, back from the brink of bankruptcy."2008 was actually the year that we finally made orbit, the fourth flight of Falcon 1 made orbit that year, and it was also when we were just about out of money and… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago
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