The US government wants 52 million airbags recalled over concerns that they could potentially explode in a crash. However, the companies that put them in cars argue a broad recall would be “simply unprecedented” considering just seven “isolated incidents” have occurred.
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- Border wall
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- Nobel Peace Prize
Border wall
The Biden administration announced Wednesday plans to expand the US-Mexico border wall, despite President Joe Biden pledging as a candidate that he would not build "another foot." The president defended his reversal to reporters on Thursday, saying that he tried to get the money appropriated for other purposes but was unsuccessful. According to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday, construction of the wall will be paid for using already appropriated funds earmarked specifically for physical border barriers. This comes at a time when a new surge of migrants is straining federal and local resources and placing heavy political pressure on the Biden administration to address the sprawling crisis.
Border wall
The Biden administration announced Wednesday plans to expand the US-Mexico border wall, despite President Joe Biden pledging as a candidate that he would not build "another foot." The president defended his reversal to reporters on Thursday, saying that he tried to get the money appropriated for other purposes but was unsuccessful. According to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday, construction of the wall will be paid for using already appropriated funds earmarked specifically for physical border barriers. This comes at a time when a new surge of migrants is straining federal and local resources and placing heavy political pressure on the Biden administration to address the sprawling crisis.
Gas prices
The average price of gas in the US could fall to $3.25 by Halloween, providing relief to many inflation-weary drivers soon. Oil prices are suddenly in free-fall mode and plunged by 5.6% to $84.22 a barrel on Wednesday — marking the biggest one-day decline in a year. "People at cocktail parties will finally be talking about gas prices in a good way," said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service, which tracks gas prices for AAA. The national average for regular gas currently stands at $3.77 a gallon, according to AAA. That's 11 cents below the 2023 peak set last month when gas prices experienced an unusual post-Labor Day jump.
Gas prices
The average price of gas in the US could fall to $3.25 by Halloween, providing relief to many inflation-weary drivers soon. Oil prices are suddenly in free-fall mode and plunged by 5.6% to $84.22 a barrel on Wednesday — marking the biggest one-day decline in a year. "People at cocktail parties will finally be talking about gas prices in a good way," said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service, which tracks gas prices for AAA. The national average for regular gas currently stands at $3.77 a gallon, according to AAA. That's 11 cents below the 2023 peak set last month when gas prices experienced an unusual post-Labor Day jump.
Nobel Peace Prize
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi early today. The committee said it was for "her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all." Mohammadi has been a prisoner for most of the past two decades. She has been sentenced repeatedly for being the voice of the voiceless, for her unrelenting campaign against the death penalty and solitary confinement – which she has had to endure for weeks at a time. She is currently serving a sentence of 10 years and 9 months, accused of actions against national security and propaganda against the state. She was also sentenced to 154 lashes, among other punishments.
Nobel Peace Prize
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