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Ford SUVs Under Investigation For Front Doors That Allegedly Open While Driving

Ford SUVs Under Investigation For Front Doors That Allegedly Open While Driving forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/07/11/ford-suvs-under-investigation-for-front-doors-that-allegedly-open-while-driving Ford is under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators over complaints that the front doors of some Ford Escape vehicles will inadvertently open while driving, according to a filing Tuesday— the latest probe into the model following an investigation that resulted in

Iowa Republicans Set Stage For New 6-Week Abortion Ban

Iowa Republicans Set Stage For New 6-Week Abortion Ban forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/07/12/iowa-republicans-set-stage-for-new-6-week-abortion-ban Iowa’s Republican-led legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy following a lengthy special session ending late Tuesday night, a divisive move that is likely to face legal challenges once signed into law and will add the state to a growing

With 100 Million Users In Five Days, Threads Is The Fastest Growing App In History

Updated Jul 10, 2023, 07:28am EDT Topline More than 100 million users have joined Meta’s new Threads platform, a feat the Twitter rival has achieved in less than five days, making the Twitter competitor the fastest-growing online platform in history. Key Facts Threads crossed the 100 million mark early Monday—after being launched across 100 countries

Elizabeth Holmes—Theranos Fraudster And Ex-Billionaire

Updated Jul 11, 2023, 07:17am EDT Topline Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes appears to have quietly shaved two years off her prison sentence for defrauding investors, prison records show, following a similar sentence reduction for co-conspirator Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani and just weeks after she claimed she cannot afford to make restitution payments for victims of

What To Know About Jonah Hill’s Emotional Abuse Allegations From Ex-Girlfriend

Topline Actor Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend, Sarah Brady, accused Hill of emotional abuse over the weekend, and posting screenshots of their text messages to her Instagram story that prompted widespread internet discourse about boundaries and whether Hill misused “therapy speak,” with Hill’s alleged actions attracting both fierce critics and defenders. Key Facts Brady shared screenshots of

DeSantis Laughs Off Concerns About His Campaign

Topline Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dismissed concerns about his struggling Republican presidential campaign, blaming the criticism on a supposed media “narrative”—as GOP strategists say his continuously declining poll numbers, series of missteps and failure to net endorsements have raised real concerns within the party about his ability to beat former President Donald Trump. Key Facts

NYC’s Jimmy Buffett-Themed Margaritaville Resort Files For Bankruptcy

Topline Margaritaville Resort Times Square Hotel, Manhattan’s branch of the Jimmy Buffett-themed hospitality empire, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday night, according to online court records. Key Facts The filing came as a last-ditch effort to avoid a foreclosure auction that had been scheduled for Monday after the owner of the hotel, the New

$485K Eco-Friendly House in Marfa Proves Just How Elegant Shipping Containers Can Be – Realtor.com News

Two environmentally friendly structures sit on one lot in Marfa, TX, and are ready for the taking. The unusual abode, constructed in 2012 and listed for $485,000, is made from a sustainable building system and shipping containers. “The main house is built from SIPs, Structural Insulated Panels, and those SIPs units were actually relocated from

A Day in the Life of a Design Director at Realtor.com: Marisa Parsons, Senior Director of Product Design

For Marisa Parsons, developing her team is at the heart of her work at Realtor.com. “I’m passionate about helping our designers grow in their careers, and I’m excited to coach them and create opportunities for them to further their skills,” she says. “It’s our job to solve complex problems and deliver work with the highest