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Is your car ready for winter? Albuquerque repair shops share maintenance tips
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Parts of New Mexico, including Albuquerque, have already seen snow ahead of the first day of winter on Dec. 21, 2023. Route 66 Auto and Truck repair shop in Albuquerque said it has received inquiries about how people can winterize their vehicles. “The most important thing that you want to do is…
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Swedish Workers Are Uniting Against Tesla
New submitter doc1623 shares a report from Wired: Swedish workers are uniting against Tesla. [Starting Friday], cleaners will stop cleaning Tesla showrooms, electricians won’t fix the company’s charging points, and dockworkers will refuse to unload Tesla cargo at all Swedish ports. What started as a strike by Tesla mechanics is spreading, in something Swedish unions…
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‘I got you!’ Former inmate pulls wounded Houston officer to safety after shootout
A Houston man who said he “has been to jail a million times” became a hero when he helped pull a wounded police officer to safety during a highway shootout with a carjacking suspect. John Lally found himself caught in the crossfire of a shootout after police chased a carjacking suspect on U.S. 59 in…
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Maui Fires FAQs: Your Questions Answered
We’re answering your FAQs about the Maui fires, recovery efforts and where you can go for help. Here’s your one-stop shop for verified, vetted information about the Maui fires. Civil Beat is committed to covering this disaster in the long-term and digging into the circumstances that contributed to this tragedy, but in the shorter-term, we’re…
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DIA is expecting a very busy Thanksgiving holiday; here are some tips for travelers
Thanksgiving travel is expected to be up nearly 13% from last year. DENVER — Denver International Airport is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving holiday, and they’re offering some tips to make sure your travel experience goes as smoothly as possible. More than 785,000 passengers are expected to travel through DIA’s TSA checkpoints from Friday,…
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New credential authentication technology units installed at Albany and Syracuse Hancock International Airports ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period
ALBANY, N.Y.–Individuals flying out of Albany and Syracuse Hancock International Airports for the Thanksgiving holiday will come face-to-face with the latest new security enhancement at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints. The new technology, which was installed earlier this month, confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) by matching the face on their…
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TSA is prepared for more travelers at Greater Rochester International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened a record number of passengers this year and anticipates airport security checkpoints nationwide will be busier than ever this holiday travel season, including at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The season kicks off with Thanksgiving travel on Friday, Nov. 17, and concludes Tuesday, Nov.…
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West Chester couple swindled out of thousands of dollars by crooks spoofing bank’s phone number
Todd and Stephanie Evans are taking life one step at a time.There have been some health challenges after a near-fatal head-on car crash in March.”I’ve been in a wheelchair pretty much ever since,” Stephanie Evans said. “My life’s still not mine.”Now, the West Chester couple is facing another setback.It started with an unexpected phone call.”The…
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Safe and Sound: Maryland Transportation Authority Shares Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Toll Roads
The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued Thanksgiving travel tips for Maryland toll roads. Prioritizing safety and obeying all traffic laws behind the wheel is essential to protect yourself, your family, and other travelers. This will be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Motorists should plan ahead to allow ample travel time. The…
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Great American Smokeout: Your day to quit smoking, vaping
By Corey Fitzgerald, Public Health Social Worker, Defense Centers for Public Health–Aberdeen and Mark Long, Public Health Educator, Defense Centers for Public Health–PortsmouthABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Every year service members and civilians around the country take advantage of the Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, to transition to a smokefree lifestyle.…