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Patriots land versatile safety Jaylen Reed in Boutte trade
sports15 minutes ago

Patriots land versatile safety Jaylen Reed in Boutte trade

New England acquired Penn State safety Jaylen Reed from Houston in exchange for WR Kayshon Boutte and a 2028 seventh-round pick, adding a smart, versatile defender who played 173 defensive snaps and started two playoff games as a rookie. Reed can cover deep while delivering physicality near the line and could fit as a big nickel in three-safety looks; he’ll learn the Patriots’ system behind Byard, Woodson, Pettus and Saunders Jr., and should have an immediate impact on special teams after contributing 113 snaps there last season.

via Pats Pulpit|
#jaylen-reed#new-england-patriots#nfl
China’s Auto Recall Avalanche: 4.3 Million Cars Over Door-Handle Safety
world16 hours ago

China’s Auto Recall Avalanche: 4.3 Million Cars Over Door-Handle Safety

China is issuing the largest auto recall in its history, covering about 4.3 million vehicles from nine manufacturers—nearly 3 million of them Teslas—due to emergency-door handles that may be hard to operate in a crash. Many fixes will be delivered via OTA updates and warning labels, with some models needing hardware tweaks. Also affected are Xiaomi, Leapmotor, and Xpeng recalls totaling hundreds of thousands of cars. Separately, 50,000 imported Model 3/Model X/Model S vehicles are recalled for driver-monitoring issues, potentially requiring new cameras or software fixes.

via Jalopnik|
#china#electric-vehicles#recall
Washington Commanders drop veteran safety Will Harris amid roster shake-up
sports1 day ago

Washington Commanders drop veteran safety Will Harris amid roster shake-up

Washington Commanders released eight-year safety Will Harris as part of routine late-roster churn after a preseason that showcased younger options; Harris, who started nine games in 2025 but dealt with a fractured fibula, was seen as expendable amid the addition of safety Nick Cross and a deeper group featuring Quan Martin, Jeremy Reaves, and Percy Butler, plus other roster moves including moving an edge rusher to IR. The decision followed heavy evaluation of players and a quirk in practice where Stefon Diggs wore Harris’ No. 3 jersey in a game, foreshadowing the move.

via Hogs Haven|
#nfl#roster-moves#safety
CTE findings nudge NFL toward kickoff safety rethink
sports1 day ago

CTE findings nudge NFL toward kickoff safety rethink

A new CTE study, amplified by the New York Times, underscores the ongoing brain-injury debate in football and could bolster moves to shift the kickoff touchback from the 35- to the 30-yard line to reduce high‑impact collisions, though living-diagnosis limitations mean participation in football at all levels is unlikely to change significantly in the near term.

via NBC Sports|
#concussions#cte#kickoff
Triathlete Fends Off Alligator During Ironman Prep in Savannah River
sports1 day ago

Triathlete Fends Off Alligator During Ironman Prep in Savannah River

During a practice swim for IRONMAN Augusta in the Savannah River, 31-year-old Jonathan Bruney was bitten by a 4–5‑foot alligator; he used a training technique to target the eyes—jammed his thumb into the gator’s eye and freed himself—then required stitches, with teammates applying a tourniquet until help arrived. Officials searched for the animal but did not locate it, Bruney plans to race Ironman Augusta again with caution, and safety advocates remind swimmers to respect the river and follow gator-safety guidelines.

via WRDW|
#alligator#ironman#safety
GM brake-by-wire failures trigger broader federal safety probe
technology1 day ago

GM brake-by-wire failures trigger broader federal safety probe

Federal safety investigators have widened a probe into GM vehicles after hundreds of reports of brake failures tied to the company’s brake-by-wire system, eBoost. The issue could affect more than 1.1 million cars, including the Cadillac Lyriq and a range of GM, Honda, and Acura models. NHTSA’s ODI has logged 227 incident reports (745 when GM reports are included), with 22 crashes and 6 injuries reported; GM says essential safety features remain active until a full stop, but investigators warn the failures can lead to immediate loss of braking in some cases. The agency has published a list of affected models and years across several GM brands and its partner vehicles.

via Ars Technica|
#brake-by-wire#eboost#gm
Sunshine State's peptide boom: promises, perils, and regulatory gaps
health2 days ago

Sunshine State's peptide boom: promises, perils, and regulatory gaps

Florida is seeing a surge in injections of unapproved, often online-sold peptides promoted by clinics and social media influencers. While some advocates claim benefits for recovery, sleep, fat loss and anti-aging, most peptides lack robust safety data and proven efficacy. Experts warn about quality control issues, impurities, immune reactions, and potential cancer risk, plus a lack of standardized dosing. Regulators are considering tighter access through compounding pharmacies, but costs vary widely—from around $30 for raw powders to $1,500+ per month for clinic programs—and insurance rarely covers them. The trend highlights ongoing tensions between hype, science, and patient safety.

via Sun Sentinel|
#florida#health#influencers
Tesla Faces Record China Recall Over Emergency Door-Opening Flaw
business3 days ago

Tesla Faces Record China Recall Over Emergency Door-Opening Flaw

Tesla is recalling about 2.98 million vehicles in China—the largest auto recall in the country—due to electronically operated, retractable door handles that could become hard to operate after a severe crash, potentially hindering occupant escape; the company will add warning labels and remotely upgrade window-control software so windows lower after an accident, and it is also addressing driver-monitoring system issues with a software update and in-cabin camera monitoring. The recall comes as eight other automakers issue recalls totaling roughly 4.3 million vehicles in China, and U.S. regulators say there are no similar recalls planned in the United States.

via New York Post|
#business#china#door-handles
Laptop battery fire aboard US flight prompts emergency response
transportation4 days ago

Laptop battery fire aboard US flight prompts emergency response

An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas had a passenger's laptop catch fire; four to five passengers were burned, the crew contained the blaze, and the plane landed safely in Dallas where emergency responders met the aircraft; one passenger was treated on-site and released. The FAA warns lithium batteries can overheat and notes 58 verified lithium battery incidents this year, with laptops historically tied to the most incidents.

via BBC|
#american-airlines#aviation#incident
Tesla hits China with sweeping recall over door-handle safety risk
business4 days ago

Tesla hits China with sweeping recall over door-handle safety risk

China’s regulator says Tesla must recall about 2.98 million vehicles (Model 3, Model Y, Model X, Model S) in China due to door-handle safety risks, with software updates to mitigate the issue. The recall is among the largest in China this year and comes as authorities push for safer, non-hidden door handles ahead of a 2027 ban, while other Chinese automakers like Xiaomi and Leapmotor also recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles.

via The Guardian|
#business#china#door-handle
FDA may expand access to unapproved peptides, but safety remains unsettled
health7 days ago

FDA may expand access to unapproved peptides, but safety remains unsettled

A FDA advisory panel voted to increase access to six unapproved peptides via compounding pharmacies with prescriptions, potentially changing peptide regulation. Experts caution that being more accessible does not mean these peptides are proven safe or effective—many remain untested and unregulated—though compounding could improve purity. The panel's recommendation is not final, and formal rulemaking is required; consumers should weigh potential benefits against significant safety uncertainties.

via Live Science|
#compounding-pharmacies#fda#health