Laundry pods pose an injury risk, hand sanitizer could cause comas, and more l Latest consumer product recalls

Millions of bags of laundry pods are being recalled because the packages they come in are not child resistant; hand sanitizer contains methanol, posing a risk for serious health issues; Black+Decker steamers can spray or leak hot water; food choppers sold at Walmart pose a laceration hazard; and children's pajamas violate federal flammability regualtions.

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 vehicles over fuel leaks that increase fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.

WA man pleads guilty to groping woman on flight to Seattle

A Federal Way man has pleaded guilty to groping a woman on a flight from San Diego to Seattle in mid-July 2023.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels over a dozen trips for 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is canceling more than a dozen cruises that were scheduled for 2025. 

Disney to tighten disability access service rules to prevent line skipping at its theme parks

Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.

Delta Air Lines announces new boarding process starting in May

Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, is set to revamp its passenger boarding process, announcing a return to numbered zones starting May 1.

Consumer Reports recommends banning Lunchables from school menus

Consumer Reports says its testing found the popular meal kits contain relatively high levels of lead, along with sodium and want them pulled from the National School Lunch Program.

Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Idaho due to warning light

An Air Canada Boeing 737 flight en route from Mexico City to Vancouver, Canada, experienced an in-flight emergency, prompting an unscheduled landing at Boise, Idaho, airport, officials reported.

TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know

A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.

Tesla settles lawsuit over autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer in Mountain View

Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash after his Model X vehicle was operating in autopilot mode and smashed into a concrete barrier in Mountain View.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate

What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.