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BMW Recalls Over 331,000 Vehicles Globally Due to Starter Motor Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know
Sep 27, 2025 01:57 am CST
BMW AG has announced a significant recall affecting at least 331,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire hazard in the starter motor. The issue, affecting models from 2015-2021, involves possible corrosion that could lead to short circuits and fires. This comes as BMW faces increasing competition in the electric vehicle market while recovering from previous costly recalls. The company will provide free repairs including starter motor and battery replacements for affected vehicles.
ByteDance to Retain 50% of US TikTok Profits Under Trump-Negotiated Deal Despite Ownership Transfer
Sep 27, 2025 01:45 am CST
ByteDance is set to maintain approximately half of TikTok's US operation profits through a complex licensing and profit-sharing arrangement, despite selling majority ownership to American investors under a Trump-negotiated deal. This structure explains the surprising $14 billion valuation that falls significantly below analyst expectations of $35-40 billion, raising questions about the true economics behind this landmark tech transaction.
Deadly Gold Mine Collapse in Nigeria Claims Over 100 Lives: Illegal Mining Crisis in Zamfara State
Sep 27, 2025 01:26 am CST
A devastating collapse at Kadauri gold mining site in Nigeria's Zamfara State has reportedly claimed over 100 lives, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining operations in the region. With only 15 survivors rescued and armed gangs controlling many gold fields, the tragedy underscores the deadly consequences of unregulated mining activities that continue to plague the area.
Netanyahu Faces Mass Walkout During UN Speech as He Defends Israel's Gaza Campaign
Sep 27, 2025 01:25 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant opposition during his United Nations General Assembly address when numerous delegates walked out as he defended Israel's military operations in Gaza and vowed to continue fighting Hamas. While claiming to broadcast his message directly to Israeli hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu faced international criticism and nearby protests, as well as firm pushback from US President Donald Trump regarding potential West Bank annexation.
Dangerous Squirrel Terrorizes San Francisco Bay Area, Sending Multiple Residents to Hospital
Sep 27, 2025 12:55 am CST
An aggressive squirrel in the San Francisco Bay Area has attacked at least five people, sending two to the emergency room and prompting officials to issue public warnings. The unexpected wildlife threat has left residents on high alert as the seemingly innocent rodent continues to lunge at unsuspecting victims' faces without warning, creating panic in the Lucas Valley and San Rafael communities.
FAA Restores Boeing's Certification Authority for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Aircraft
Sep 27, 2025 12:55 am CST
The Federal Aviation Administration has partially restored Boeing's authority to certify the airworthiness of newly manufactured 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft on alternating weeks, marking a significant step in the company's recovery following past safety crises. This regulatory shift demonstrates increasing confidence in Boeing's operational improvements while maintaining strict FAA oversight of the aircraft manufacturer's production processes.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Warns Against Cold War Mentality at UN General Assembly Amid US-China Tensions
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 am CST
At the UN General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech warning against unilateralism and Cold War thinking, defending multilateralism and free trade in what appeared to be criticism of US policies. Without directly mentioning President Trump, Li positioned China as a defender of global order while addressing concerns about international rules being challenged and disrupted in today's turbulent world.
Indian-Origin Doctor Sentenced to 14 Years for $2.4 Million Healthcare Fraud and Illegal Oxycodone Distribution
Sep 27, 2025 12:40 am CST
An Indian-origin physician, Neil K Anand, has been sentenced to 168 months in prison after orchestrating a complex $2.4 million healthcare fraud involving medically unnecessary "Goody Bags" of prescriptions and illegal oxycodone distribution. The Pennsylvania doctor must also pay over $4 million in restitution and forfeiture after attempting to hide proceeds through family accounts.
Netanyahu's Defiant UN Speech Broadcast to Gaza as Israeli Army Takes Control of Phones
Sep 27, 2025 12:07 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a resolute speech at the UN General Assembly, declaring Israel "must finish the job" against Hamas while the Israeli military took unprecedented measures to broadcast his address directly to Gaza residents' phones and via border loudspeakers. Netanyahu faced diplomatic protest as delegates walked out during his speech, in which he firmly rejected international pressure to end the conflict while displaying visual aids referencing the October 7 attacks.
Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal on Gaza: Hostages Release and War End Imminent
Sep 26, 2025 11:27 pm CST
President Donald Trump revealed Friday that a significant agreement to end the Gaza conflict and secure the release of hostages is close to completion. The announcement came as the US circulated a 21-point Middle East peace plan to regional stakeholders aimed at resolving the nearly two-year Israel-Hamas war.