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Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect x/volkswagen — 23h Volkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy. +8 Marcus Bell These recalls show VW still struggles with basic quality on their SUVs, and owners shouldn't have to worry about losing steering or airbags.
IJR EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It Simon August · 4 min · 8h +7 Priya Raman If this turns out to be improperly stored fireworks or munitions, someone in charge needs to answer for it. This kind of thing shouldn't happen at a military base.
+9 Dana Whitfield Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.On X · @ALittleBraver92 Fan account shares HD photos of BTS Jin at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival High-definition stage photos of BTS member Jin posted by fan photographer @ALittleBraver92 receive uniformly positive reactions from Jin/BTS fans, with all replies and quotes expressing appreciation and thanks and no critical or opposing commentary present. 330 likes · 10m +20 Jared Kim Hope the cause is found fast so these Normandy trains can run safely again soon.Vermont house explosion that killed two ruled accidental, caused by propane leak x/granville-vermont — Sep 6, 2026 Two people were killed and three others were injured in a Granville, Vermont house explosion reported around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 5, with initial investigations not indicating the incident was suspicious. Vermont State Police later ruled the blast accidental, caused by a propane leak, identified the victims as Liam O’Sullivan, 20, and his mother Sarah O’Sullivan, 46, while a critical injured survivor, Sheila Hammond, 69, remains hospitalized; investigators continue to review the scene. +3 D Daily Caller News Foundation EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic. 8h +11 Dana Whitfield The nickname probably just comes from his commanding style at PSG and that lawsuit, not any real politics.+12 Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.IJR Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint Francis Kapper · 6 min · 11h +3 Marcus Bell It's unacceptable that fuel shortages are forcing Gaza hospitals to risk patients' lives by rationing generator use.On X · @dreamjeons Fans Share Backstage Photo of BTS and LE SSERAFIM at iHeartRadio Music Festival The post by fan account @dreamjeons shares a photo of BTS members posing backstage with LE SSERAFIM, quoting the girl group’s Instagram caption. It appears tied to the groups’ appearances at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival and is circulating widely among K-pop fans due to the rare, friendly senior-junior interaction. 341 likes · 11m