News archive — Page 191
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After Tesla inverter swap, homeowner says contract covers siding damage
A homeowner says Tesla’s replacement of a failed solar inverter left 15 holes and a crack in siding about a year old. They say their contract requires Tesla to fix or pay for property damage; no company response or repair outcome is reported. -
Welsh residents press for PCB blood tests despite health body’s advice
Residents near former Monsanto sites in north-east Wales are campaigning for voluntary PCB blood tests, but Public Health Wales does not recommend them, saying results cannot reliably assess exposure or health effects and could cause further worry. -
Connecticut Sun close Mohegan Sun Arena run with 95-81 win over Toronto Tempo
The Connecticut Sun beat the Toronto Tempo 95-81 Wednesday in their final game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Aaliyah Edwards thanked fans, calling Connecticut “the basketball capital of the world”; the franchise is moving to Houston after its sale to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. -
The Potteries residents challenge rising estate management fees
At The Potteries in West Yorkshire, residents from 80 households are challenging Blue Property Management over annual fees, now £209, up from £98 in 2015-16. They say shared areas are neglected; Blue says concerns about charges and payment arrangements were addressed. -
Skattebo praises Winston’s practice leadership ahead of Giants start
Giants running back Cam Skattebo said Jameis Winston looked “great” and took charge at Thursday’s practice as he prepares to start Sunday against the Titans. Jaxson Dart needs knee surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. -
Cambodia's anti-scam minister says pursuing suspected scam bosses takes time and evidence
Cambodia is gathering evidence against suspected cyber-scam leaders, anti-scam minister Chhay Sinarith told Reuters, saying legal action requires time and evidence. Analysts say the year-long crackdown has not reached senior figures and industry protectors. -
Control Resonant PC test reaches 140 fps at 4K with DLSS 4.5
Tom’s Guide’s reviewer says Control Resonant ran at a stable 140 fps in 4K on an RTX 5070 PC with High settings, Ultra ray tracing, DLSS 4.5 frame generation and Ray Reconstruction; a colleague’s PS5 Pro test reached about 40 fps in Balanced mode. -
Luis Díaz values Spanish connection with Bayern newcomer Ismaël Saibari
Bayern Munich’s Luis Díaz said he is glad new teammate Ismaël Saibari speaks Spanish, calling it important to have someone at the club he can speak to in his own language. Díaz praised Saibari’s season at PSV and said he believes the player can help Bayern improve. -
Board of Peace held repeated UNRWA talks as official said agency’s days were over
Board of Peace members have met UNRWA multiple times since the Gaza ceasefire, a board official confirmed, although the agency was omitted from public reconstruction plans. Former chief Philippe Lazzarini says Gaza’s future Palestinian committee also wants to work with the U.N. -
East Suffolk readies patrols over illegal lorry parking near Felixstowe
Residents near the Port of Felixstowe say illegally parked lorries leave litter and human waste and disrupt sleep. East Suffolk Council says patrols, including out of hours, will begin once additional signs are installed in an area covered by a Public Space Protection Order. -
Billie Lourd says Debbie Reynolds joked about her divorce from Eddie Fisher
Billie Lourd says Debbie Reynolds joked about her 1959 divorce from Eddie Fisher after his affair with Elizabeth Taylor. Lourd told The Times it was one of Reynolds’ favorite bedtime stories: she recalled having a Palm Springs home before “the divorce from Eddie.” -
Linda Cohn faults Fever coach over Clark sideline exchange
Linda Cohn criticized Fever coach Stephanie White after assistant Briann January was filmed gesturing at Caitlin Clark during Tuesday’s win over Minnesota. There was no audio; Cohn said the exchange may have contributed to Thursday’s 86-66 loss, though that link is unverified. -
Trump welcomes Xi at Joint Base Andrews, departing from usual protocol
Donald Trump personally greeted Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday as the Chinese president arrived for a state visit to Washington, departing from the usual White House reception. A roughly 100-foot red carpet and two B-1 bombers in a flyover marked the ceremony. -
Business groups warn Trump a diesel export ban could raise U.S. prices
U.S. business and energy groups warned Donald Trump in a Wednesday letter that restricting diesel exports would cut production, tighten supplies and raise costs for families, farmers and truckers. Trump is weighing a ban; AAA put diesel at $6.51 a gallon nationwide Thursday. -
Tests find raised PFOA in 70% of residents tested near Thornton-Cleveleys plant
Tests of 49 residents near AGC’s Thornton-Cleveleys plant found raised PFOA levels in 70%. Mario Panteli called his result “really high” and said he feared for his children and pregnant wife. Lancashire’s public health director said the tests cannot predict future health. -
A four-panel solar expansion requires checking voltage and amperage, commenters say
A homeowner planning a four-panel expansion asked Reddit which solar-panel specs must match. Commenters said wattage alone is insufficient: if new panels have lower operating voltage or amperage, output can fall, with the limiting factor depending on series or parallel wiring. -
Four ETFs a Motley Fool writer would consider after a possible 2026 downturn
Motley Fool writer lists SPYG (S&P 500 growth), SOXX (semiconductors), SCHD (dividends) and VT (global stocks) as possible buys after a downturn. A 2026 crash is uncertain; the S&P 500’s Shiller CAPE is 41.6, near its 44.2 record. -
Macron says France will send troops and defenses to protect Yanbu oil hub
French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send soldiers, radars and defense systems to protect Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia. He said the mission is to safeguard the port, not draw France into the conflict. -
Trump’s Xi arrival image omits first ladies seen in event footage
Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated image of his reception for Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, omitting Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, who appear beside the leaders in event footage. U.S. chief of protocol Monica Crowley also appears in the image. -
Benkert calls Packers the NFL’s most undisciplined team
Ex-Packers QB Kurt Benkert called Green Bay “the most undisciplined team in the NFL” after a roughing-the-passer call extended Atlanta’s drive Thursday. The Falcons led 17-7 at halftime after 17 unanswered points; Green Bay had drawn a league-high 26 flags through two weeks. -
Experts say HAARP could not trigger six Indonesian volcano eruptions
Experts say Alaska’s HAARP facility could not have triggered eruptions at six Indonesian volcanoes in August 2026, despite social-media claims. Indonesia’s volcanology chief said the volcanoes operate independently, with no evidence of one process linking them. -
Taylor Swift expands ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ with four-song ‘Encore’
Taylor Swift added four songs, including “Patient Zero,” a single about a toxic relationship, to “The Life of a Showgirl.” The expanded edition, “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” debuted at midnight US Eastern Daylight Time Friday. -
Google patches high-severity Pixel modem flaw CISA lists as exploited
Google patched high-severity Pixel modem flaw CVE-2026-58704, which lets attackers bypass permissions and escalate privileges without user interaction. It requires proximity to a device; Google says there are indications it may be exploited in limited, targeted attacks. -
Volkswagen faces German job talks and plant decisions in its turnaround
Volkswagen still faces talks over 25,000 planned German job cuts and threatened plants despite backing for its turnaround. The board meets Friday on restructuring and US strategy; unions are due to discuss concerns over a possible breach of a 2024 labour deal on September 30. -
Guernsey authority proposes nine sites for affordable housing
Guernsey’s Development and Planning Authority has recommended nine sites for affordable housing under its Island Development Plan review. It backs only two of the six sites proposed by an independent inspector and adds Whispers Vinery, which the inspector opposed. -
Norman's 175th birthday celebrated at Reading's Cole Museum of Zoology
Staff and students at the University of Reading’s Cole Museum of Zoology marked Norman the Asian elephant’s 175th birthday on Tuesday. His skeleton is now on display and used to teach students and visitors; in the 19th Century, Norman toured the UK with Manders Menagerie.
