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13,000 Rivian automobiles are recalled because of a potential fastener issue After detecting a small structural fault, electric car manufacturer Rivian Automotive Inc. will recall over 13,000 units it supplied to consumers. The company, headquartered in Irvine, California, will recall the vehicles because a fastener “may not have been sufficiently torqued,” CEO RJ Scaringe wrote in a letter to customers seen by Bloomberg News. “Out of an abundance of caution,” the business is recalling around 13,000 automobiles, even though the problem was only found in seven. A source says the recall’s price tag will not have a major impact on…

While Putin increases his nuclear threats, the United States spends $290.5 million on anti-radiation drugs As the Russian president has threatened to use nuclear weapons, the US government has purchased a large quantity of medications used to treat radiation injuries. The Telegraph reported on Thursday (October 6) that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $290 million purchase of the medication Nplate to treat acute radiation sickness (ARS) (HSS). The publication reported that the authorities had certified the purchase as the first of the medicine made by the California pharmaceutical company Amgen. This investment was…

Annie Ernaux of France receives the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022 Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature. The 82-year-old writer blurs memoir and fiction. The committee cited her “clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.” in uncovering personal memory’s roots, estrangements, and collective restraints. The permanent secretary observed that Ernaux had not been contacted about the $900,000 prize. 1940s France Her 1974 autobiography Cleaned Out was about getting an abortion when it was illegal in France. She hid her book. In 2020, she told the New York Times…

Two people have been killed and six more wounded in stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip Police stated that on Thursday, an assailant armed with a huge kitchen knife stabbed and murdered two people and injured six others on the Las Vegas Strip before being apprehended. According to the Las Vegas police, they started receiving 911 reports about the stabbings at around 11:40 a.m. on the northern end of the Strip, and by the time they arrived at the scene, three persons were in critical condition and another three were in stable condition. The suspect reportedly gave his name and…

$353 Million Jackpot – Powerball winning numbers for October 5th, 2022 As of Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:59 p.m., your next chance at the massive Powerball prize is arrived. There will soon be another opportunity for you to win millions. With tonight’s draw, the Powerball has increased to $353 million, but the cash value is just $185.6 million. Just in case you are a lucky Powerball winner, the winning numbers have been announced; double-check your tickets to verify the accuracy of the sequence, and good luck! The winning numbers are: 26, 30, 33, 37, 62 The Powerball was: 06…

Purdue University student murdered in residence hall, roommate arrested In West Lafayette, Indiana, police are looking into the homicide of a Purdue University student who was found dead in a dorm room. The roommate of the deceased has been detained and charged with murder. Purdue’s Director of Media and Public Relations Tim Doty said in a statement that the victim’s roommate called 911 at 12:44 a.m. on October 5. According to Purdue University Police Chief Lesley Wiete, who spoke at a press conference on October 5, the suspect is Ji Min “Jimmy” Sha, a 22-year-old junior from South Korea who…

California family with 8-month child who was kidnapped have been found dead Earlier this week, a masked suspect kidnapped a California family at gunpoint, and their bodies were discovered late Wednesday. At a press conference late Wednesday, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke announced the find and said, “Our worst fears have been confirmed.” Authorities in California’s Central Valley reported the family missing on Monday and said they were “taken against their will” from a business there. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon that they have arrested a suspect in the case. As a result of the occurrence, a…

The Chicago Bears have confirmed their plans to build a new stadium to house their NFL franchise, and they have acquired the site of one of the oldest and most popular racecourses as part of the development. Arlington Park has been hosting traditional horse racing and harness racing since the 1830s and has long been considered one of the premier venues for the sport on the eastern side of the United States. However, the Chicago track closed its doors for the final time in September 2021 and brought the curtain down on more than a century of action that saw…

$380 million jackpot – Mega Millions winning numbers for October 4th, 2022 Have you purchased a ticket for the Mega Millions drawing scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, 2022? Perhaps you are the lucky winner who gets to walk away with a million dollars. You should double-check the details and see if your life has transformed since you received your lucky numbers. The estimated value of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions jackpot is $380 million, with a cash payout of $198.2 million. We hope you are successful, and if you think you might be holding a winning ticket, be sure to check…

Boston restaurant Father and Son owners accused of human smuggling On Tuesday, authorities in the Boston region detained a father and son restaurant owner duo from Massachusetts in connection with an alleged people smuggling business. The suspects are accused of using victims as forced labor at their restaurants. The Justice Department has filed charges against Jesse James Moraes, 64, and Hugo Giovanni Moraes, 42, both of Woburn, for conspiring to encourage and induce an alien to come to, enter, and reside in the United States for commercial advantage or private financial gain. Brazilian national Chelbe Willams Moraes is alleged to have…