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Igloo Cooler Recall Igloo is recalling nearly 1.2 million of its cool boxes following 78 injury reports, including 26 fingertip amputations, due to a hazardous tow handle that can pinch fingers. The recall affects coolers manufactured before January 2024, identifiable by a specific date code on the bottom, and they were sold at major retailers and online between January 2019 and January 2025. Consumers should stop using these coolers and contact Igloo for a free...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a pre-Mother's Day celebration at the White House honoring military mothers, where Trump praised Melania for her parenting skills and their son Barron's accomplishments. Melania, reflecting on motherhood's challenges and strengths, encouraged military moms to prioritize their well-being for the future of their children. This event marked a rare moment of public affection between the couple, occurring shortly after Melania's appearance at Pope Francis' funeral and...

A 25-year-old British man, Eli Sweeting, has been missing for four days after he solo climbed Mitre Peak in New Zealand. Originally from Bristol and now living in New Zealand, his family is concerned as they travel to help search for him, while a GoFundMe page has been established to fund the efforts. Search teams, including 60 volunteers and police, are conducting searches in the challenging terrain, and despite no concrete leads, they remain hopeful...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump have announced a historic trade deal between the UK and US, marking the first since Trump's tariffs on trading partners. The agreement will reduce US tariffs on British automobile imports from 27.5% to 10% and eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum, saving thousands of jobs in the UK. Additionally, British farmers will benefit from tariff-free access for 13,000 metric tonnes of beef, while the deal is expected...

A teenager named Rumarni Tuitt has been found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing a stranger at Notting Hill Carnival on August 26 last year. The 19-year-old used a 10-inch zombie knife to inflict at least five stab wounds on his victim, also 19, during an argument in the crowd, with no established motive for the attack. Tuitt, who was arrested on the scene, is remanded in custody and will be sentenced at the Old...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, is the first American to assume the papacy, addressing the crowd at St. Peter’s Basilica to enthusiastic applause. Born in Chicago and made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023, Prevost is known for his missionary work in Peru and his alignment with Francis's vision on environmental and social issues, though he maintains a more conservative stance on some matters. A ceremonial mass for his installation is anticipated...