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California
fromFortune
3 days ago

'One in a million' shrapnel rain fell on California highway, military report says | Fortune

A rare manufacturing defect caused an artillery shell to detonate prematurely over Interstate 5 during a Marine Corps demonstration, scattering shrapnel on vehicles with no injuries reported.
Tech industry
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

When Is a Vandalized Cybertruck Not a Vandalized Cybertruck?

Residue from factory protective film left initials on Cybertruck windows, which owners mistook for anti‑Tesla vandalism; Tesla will fix the issue if reported.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Deodorant recalled after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims

Consumers of Mitchum's 48-hour roll-on anti-perspirant and deodorant complained on social media how they experienced "agonising weeping spots", redness and irritation after using the roll-ons. Posting on TikTok, one customer claimed they wanted to "rip my armpits out", while another said her underarms felt like they were "on fire". The company said it was "truly sorry" and explained how a change in the manufacturing process had led to the 100ml batches sold in the UK, Ireland and South Africa being affected and recalled.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Local France
10 months ago

Goodyear charged in French tyre safety probe

"Goodyear Operations confirms that it was informed it had been charged as part of the investigation underway concerning certain truck accidents dating from 2014 to 2016," a spokeswoman told AFP.
France news
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