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Ford recalls more than 615,000 vehicles over wiper, driveshaft defects

Ford is recalling more than 615,000 vehicles in the U.S. over two separate safety defects involving windshield wiper motors and driveshaft components, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The larger recall covers 604,533 vehicles because a front windshield wiper motor defect could cause the wipers to operate intermittently…

Numbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce

President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to reduce the federal government’s workforce were seemingly reflected in recently released data from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The OPM’s data shows that the government’s civilian workforce shrank by 12% between September 2024 and January 2026,…

Las Vegas hotel-casino that closed during COVID and never reopened is demolished

A Las Vegas hotel-casino was demolished on Thursday morning after the establishment closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened. Eastside Cannery Hotel-Casino opened on the Boulder Strip in 2008, replacing the older Nevada Palace casino. It catered to locals rather than tourists, offering value-oriented gaming, dining and stays away…

Apple unveils lower cost iPhone 17e, raises prices on MacBooks

Apple is expanding its product lineup with a lower-priced iPhone. The California-based tech giant on Monday introduced the iPhone 17e, a more affordable addition to its iPhone 17 family, starting at $599. The device is available in black, white and soft pink.The iPhone 17e starts with 256GB of storage, doubling…