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DRIVERS should be careful when fixing their own cars - it could lead to an electrical fire. Officials issued a warning against DIY repairs after a 17-year-old car caught on fire in a suburban garage, forcing a family of five to evacuate. The family, including four kids, was safe with no damage done to their home in Denver, Colorado , but the garage fire prompted Aurora Fire Rescue to warn the public about risks with their older cars . The fire department responded to the fire on Sunday morning, which was started by the family's 2007 Toyota Camry. However, the owners said the car hadn't been driven for two days, according to CBS affiliate KCNC . After firefighters put out the blaze, investigators worked to determine what started the spark. READ MORE ON CAR REPAIRS Inspectors found the car started burning because of an electrical malfunction in the car's engine. Officials said the malfunction was "likely due to recent repairs attempted by the owner." “Despite the vehicle not having been driven for approximately 48 hours, it is likely that crossed wires caused the battery to overheat and catch fire,” AFR said in a statement. Officials said drivers should take extra care when they're doing their own work on cars - especially on older cars. Most read in Motors Older vehicles pose a higher risk of malfunction due to parts breaking down over time. Plus, maintenance can be forgotten as years go by. "Older vehicles pose a higher risk of electrical or mechanical malfunction as parts wear out and maintenance can be overlooked," AFR said. AFR hasn't responded to The U.S. Sun's request for comment. In 2017, 77% of all vehicle fires involved cars that were 10 years or older, according to the National Fire Protection Association. However, new cars can also spontaneously catch on fire. The lifespan of a battery varies depending on the climate, condition of the terminals, type of battery, and condition of the alternator. There are a few tell-tale signs a battery may need replacing soon, including: Your car is having trouble starting. If your car is taking longer to start than normal, it could be a sign your battery is having trouble providing the necessary amount of power to start. Your car won't start at all. This is a late sign of a dying battery, but if the car isn't starting or attempting to when you turn the key, the most likely culprit is a dead battery. Electrical mishaps like the radio not turning on. If the battery is relatively new, a few things can be checked before replacing it to see if its performance improves: Corrosion on the terminals. Sometimes corrosion can build up on the terminals and make it more difficult for the battery to distribute power. Corrosion can be cleaned off with a wire brush. Physical damage. With some automakers placing batteries in the trunk instead of the engine bay, an item rolling around in the trunk could knock something loose or cause damage. Age. The lifespan of a battery depends on the battery type, but the standard rule is between 3 to 5 years. Glass mat batteries, however, can last 6 to 8 years - though they're more expensive. Source: NAPA Auto Parts Just last month, General Motors recalled 107 cars over fears they could explode without warning. Certain models of the Chevy Bolt EV and the electric SUV version were ordered to be repaired. Chevrolet, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was already forced to recall over 140,000 vehicles in the past three years. However, a further 107 produced in the past few years were identified as a risk. The problem was due to a potential battery fault impacting the thermal regulation of the battery. Read More on The US Sun At certain charges, the fault could lead to the power cells overheating and spontaneously exploding into flames. Chevy said they weren't aware of any cars actually catching on fire, but that the risk was identified.
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey, lawmaker says A New Jersey lawmaker from part of the state where several mysterious drones have been spotted in recent week says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among state officials who met Wednesday with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security. She says lawmakers were told the drones have dodged detection by helicopters and radio. Fantasia says DHS described the devices as up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights off. The Morris County Republican made the comments in a post on X shortly after she and several other state and local lawmakers met with state police and Homeland Security officials. Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul. 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Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2. What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected Lawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday as the judge ordered the trustee who oversaw the auction to come up with a new plan. Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston rejected the bid late Tuesday, saying there was too much confusion about The Onion’s bid. The bankruptcy case was in the wake of the nearly $1.5 billion that courts have ordered Jones to pay for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut a hoax. Sandy Hook families had backed The Onion’s bid. NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game’s global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL’s exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years. George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89 NEW YORK (AP) — George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89. Kreskin’s friend and former road manager, Ryan Galway, says he died Tuesday at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. Kreskin launched his television career in the 1960s and remained popular for decades, appearing with everyone from Merv Griffin to Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon. Fans would welcome, if not entirely figure out, his favorite mind tricks — whether correctly guessing a playing card chosen at random, or, most famously, divining where his paycheck had been planted among the audience. He also hosted a show in the 1970s, gave live performances and wrote numerous books. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. 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AS CHRISTMAS draws near, most of us will be curled on the sofa watching the nation's favourite festive film, Love Actually. Despite it being released 20 years ago it seems to continue to surprise fans. The film directed by Richard Curtis follows multiple people on their quest to find love at Christmas, and as there are so many storylines to keep up with, fans spot different details each time. One of fans' favourite storylines plays out between Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman, whose characters Karen and Harry have been married for years. But it comes crashing down when Harry has his head turned in the office by his attractive younger assistant Mia. In the storyline, Rowan Atkinson plays a small, but important role as a shop assistant who wraps up an expensive gift that Harry is buying for Mia, behind his wife's back. In one of the most frustrating but comedic scenes, Atkinson takes his sweet time after offering to gift wrap the present - a luxurious necklace. He takes longer and longer, with the gift-wrapping becoming more elaborate by adding cinnamon sticks, mistletoe and glitter. And Harry becomes more and more tense, fretting that his wife will be back any moment and see his illicit purchase - which isn't for her. You might have thought the scene was added to show off Rowan's comedy skills, but it turns out there's a deeper meaning behind the scene. Emma Freud, the script editor of the film (and Richard Curtis' wife) took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to reveal the secret. She wrote: " Rowan Atkinson 's character over-wrapped the gift on purpose to stop Alan Rickman being able to buy the necklace. Because he was an angel." Essentially, his character is meant to have clocked Harry was up to no good and took his time so that Karen could catch her husband out. In the scene, Harry eventually becomes so frustrated and worried his wife is about to arrive back that he stops Atkinson in his tracks altogether and leaves without a gift-wrapped present. Emma also confirmed on the social media platform that Alan's character did in fact have an affair with his assistant Mia, although viewers don't see it on screen. Atkinson's character comes back later in the film to fulfill yet another good deed. 1. The Grinch (2018) - £424,000,000 2. Home Alone (1990) - £376,000,000 3. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - £283,000,000 4. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2000) - £273,000,000 5. A Christmas Carol (2009) - £256,000,000 6. The Polar Express (2004) - £250,000,000 7. Elf (2003) - £180,000,000 8. The Holiday (2006) - £162,000,000 9. The Santa Clause (1994) - £150,000,000 10. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) - £137,000,000 Figures accurate as of November 2024 During the airport scene he helps the young boy Sam get through airport security to get a kiss form his school crush by hiding him under his coat. Originally, Richard Curtis said he was meant to disintegrate to show off his angelic side, but he decided against it in the end. It's also been revealed that in the scene where Jamie played by Colin Firth loses his books to the river he and Aurelia jump in to save what they can. But the river was actually just 18 inches deep and the pair had to kneel down and pretend they were in deep water. It was also overrun by mosquitos and Colin was bitten so badly his elbow swelled up to the size of an avocado, requiring medical attention. We all love the scene where Colin heads to the US and finally gets some attention from girls, and it turns out, he did too.. According to IMBD, Kris Marshall who played the loveable character didn't get paid for the scene. Apparently, the star was so pleased he got to spend a whole day "getting undressed by three American girls" that he handed his paycheque back to the director Richard Curtis. Many fans were left stunned by Emma's admission and took to the comments to share their thoughts. One person wrote: "You blow my mind." Another commented: "That scene makes much more sense with that 'explanation' now." "I ALWAYS thought he was an angel; that he was wrapping slowly on purpose; And that's why he was at the gate. Angels everywhere," penned a third. Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line .None
Steel Casting Market to Grow by USD 7.27 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Rising Construction Activities, AI Redefining Market Landscape - TechnavioLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn’t all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The star cornerback made his feelings clear. “I’ve been in slumps four, five years in a row now,” Johnson said Monday. “So, I mean at the end of the day, I don’t look for, ‘OK, what is going to be better in the future?’ ... It will be better when it’s better. So, right now, it’s not better. That’s all I can go off of.” The Bears (4-7) are last in the NFC North and have five straight losses after falling 30-27 to Minnesota in overtime. They wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation, only to come up short again when the Vikings’ Parker Romo kicked a 29-yard field goal. It was the third game during this skid that came down to the final play. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. Players have openly questioned some of the coaching decisions in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired before the game against Green Bay. And coach Matt Eberflus’ game management came under more scrutiny against Minnesota. With the Bears trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, there was some confusion on a fourth-and-4 at the Vikings 27. Eberflus said he didn’t do a good enough job communicating on the previous play that they would go for it on fourth down. That led to a chaotic sequence in which Santos and long snapper Scott Daly ran onto the field, only to get waved off by a lineman. Quarterback Caleb Williams had to rush to get everyone lined up properly in order to avoid a delay of game. He wound up barking out the wrong play because he misheard the call from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and threw an incomplete pass. Receiver DJ Moore said Eberflus had not addressed that play with the team. The Bears were scheduled to meet later Monday. “That moment was just like, like a ‘what is going on’ moment that we could have avoided,” he said. What’s working The passing game. Williams has clearly looked more comfortable in the two games since Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. The No. 1 draft pick followed up a solid performance against Green Bay by throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth straight turnover-free game and fifth in a row without an interception. What needs help Field goal protection. One week after his game-ending 46-yard field goal attempt against Green Bay got blocked, Santos had a 48-yarder rejected on his first try against Minnesota. It happened from the same area, in the middle of the line, when the Vikings’ Jerry Tillery knocked down the kick. “I just think it’s technique,” Eberflus said. “It’s getting your foot down, bracing up there, staying lower. ... We just have to do a better job there with that.” It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. He had a 43-yard try blocked in a win over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Stock up Moore. The Bears have done a better job getting Moore involved under Brown. Moore caught seven passes for a season-high 106 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota. That gave him 14 receptions for 168 yards the past two games, compared to 13 for 104 yards over the previous four. Johnson’s 27-yard catch down the middle set up Santos’ tying field goal at the end of regulation. But it’s not just deep shots. The Bears are finding ways to get the ball in his hands, allowing him to turn short passes into bigger gains. He also had a 13-yard run. Stock down RB D’Andre Swift. After a string of solid outings, Swift had just 30 yards on 13 carries. To be fair, he has been dealing with a groin issue, and he was going against the NFL’s No. 1 run defense. Injuries The Bears reported no injuries during the game. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 5-18 — The Bears’ record in one-possession games in nearly three seasons under Eberflus, including a 2-5 mark this year. They are 14-31 overall during Eberflus’ tenure. Next steps The schedule doesn’t get any easier, with a Thanksgiving matchup at NFC North leader Detroit. The Lions (10-1) have won nine straight since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement AdvertisementStock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise
Constitutional lawyer and human rights activist has become a symbol of why, as she puts it, the rule of law in Venezuela is “in frank deterioration” after the July 28 presidential elections. Díaz filed a legal recourse before the Supreme Court of Justice’s (TSJ) Constitutional Chamber on November 4. It requested that the TSJ ask the National Electoral Council (CNE) to comply with its legal obligation — and an August 22 TSJ Electoral Chamber ruling that ratified incumbent president Nicolás Maduro’s electoral victory — by publishing the results of the July 28 presidential election. Instead, the TSJ declared the appeal inadmissible, fined Díaz, suspended her from professional duties and threatened her with arrest. ’s spoke to Díaz about her case, the election results and the situation facing what she terms “prisoners for protesting”. * * * The first thing we tried was filing a Request for a Constitutional Review of the TSJ Electoral Chamber’s August 22 ruling on the grounds that it was unconstitutional [because only the CNE has the power to act as an electoral arbiter]. On October 11, the Constitutional Chamber responded to us that the Electoral Chamber’s ruling was valid and final. So, we tried another avenue. Understanding that even if we disagree with the Electoral Chamber’s ruling we needed to abide by it, we lodged a legal recourse on the grounds that the CNE had failed to publish disaggregated results. What did the Constitutional Chamber do? It declared it inadmissible without even reviewing its merits. On top of that, it accused me of “recklessness”, fined me and ordered the Bar Association to open a disciplinary investigation against me. I was also suspended from practising my profession, which is an unprecedented move never before seen in the country. On top of this, they have indicated — with what intention, we do not know — that they could potentially arrest me in accordance with the 1988 . This law directly contradicts rights enshrined in the constitution [approved by the people in a referendum in 1999] because no one can be placed under arrest — house or otherwise — if it is not proven that they have committed an infringement or crime. All of this is a very serious precedent not only because it imposes a punishment without any due process, but because it serves as a warning to anyone thinking about defending the rights of any citizen. So, of course, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty within the Venezuelan Lawyers’ Guild. I have had to confront this alone, although supported by comrades in the , groups of lawyers and ordinary citizens. I have to thank the Venezuelan people because it was citizens who collectively raised the money, which I did not have, to pay the fine. But, so be it. I believe we have to continue fighting and seeking spaces to advance our struggle. Because it is a very serious matter when, in the face of reasonable doubt, you insist on proclaiming a winner. Reasonable doubt damages the legitimacy of any incoming government. Moreover, the CNE said there was a hacking [of the electronic voting system] and Venezuelans have the right to know to what extent this hacking could have affected the results. The only way to find that out is by counting the paper ballots in the ballot boxes, as occurred on other occasions. Furthermore, if you publish the results, whoever believes there was a different outcome [based on tally sheets that party scrutineers are given at each voting centre] can challenge it. We insist on publishing the results because it is the constitutional path, because it is the political path, because it is our right and because we defend the Venezuelan electoral system, which until now was transparent and clean, but has now been tainted by such actions. We must insist on doing politics and defending transparency, popular sovereignty and the constitution. Well, in principle, because we should support any steps to free Venezuelans who have not committed crimes and whose right to a defence and due process has been violated through arbitrary detention. But I want to make it clear that I am very wary of the category of political prisoner. I prefer to talk about prisoners for protesting, or prisoners for demanding political or labour rights, which is different. The category of political prisoner is a category that is used more generally, but we are defending all those imprisoned for protesting to demand political or labour rights. In Venezuela, there are 191 trade union leaders and workers in prison for demanding their labour rights. This must also be denounced and these prisoners should be included in any request to the government to consider extraordinary measures for their freedom. We are fighting to support their families and ensure that justice is done in cases where people have been detained unfairly. We know that. There are people who, for example in 2014 and 2017, even burned people alive just because they looked like Chavistas [government supporters]. I have not forgotten that. And I am not requesting amnesty or freedom for those who have committed crimes involving human rights violations or corruption. But those who only went out to protest, without causing any damage or harming anyone, cannot be treated the same. We are not asking for impunity, we are asking for justice. We are asking that in those cases where no serious crimes have been committed, that those cases be reviewed and the prisoner be given an amnesty or pardon and released. There are children between the ages of 14 and 17, minors, and people with different disabilities, currently in prison. That is our concern. It has been very badly damaged. The principles and guarantees established in the constitution are not being respected. The rule of law is in frank deterioration. That is very dangerous not only for the rule of law but for democracy, because if there is no justice and no rule of law, there is no democracy. Democracy in Venezuela has been mortally wounded. What is happening is very dangerous. Instead of contributing to a peaceful resolution, a dangerous decision has been taken to close off any institutional avenue for resolving the conflict and crisis in Venezuela. I completely dissociate myself from those kinds of arguments. We are not defending violence. We are demanding our constitutional right. We cannot turn a blind eye to the human rights violations that are occurring because that would only further deepen the political crisis in the country. I will never agree with sanctions, because it is always the people who bear the cost. Moreover, sanctions have contributed to internal corruption and have served as an excuse to open the door to foreign investment and do away with labour rights. What we are defending is the rule of law and the political model enshrined in the Constitution. Anyone who has committed a crime, even a political one, cannot have impunity — especially those who have called for sanctions, an invasion, or the president’s assassination. We even have deputies sitting in the National Assembly who have called for an invasion, for sanctions and for Maduro to be killed. This is incomprehensible and only undermines the credibility of state institutions and the rule of law. So, we are in a difficult position because we are demanding justice while caught between two warring parties, and asking both sides to respect the rule of law and the constitution. But it seems both sectors are intent on continuing head-on towards a collision in the run-up to January 10 [when the new president is set to be inaugurated], which could end very badly. That is precisely what we want to avoid. [Read the full interview at .]