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Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Peloton Interactive is recalling about 2.2 million of its exercise bikes because users can fall and get injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.The bikes, which are 4 feet long by 2 feet wide and have model number PL01, are being recalled by the exercise equipment maker because the assembled seat can break while in use. There have been 35 reports of the bike's seat post breaking and detaching, including 13 injury reports, with one involving a fractured wrist.The recalled bikes, which have an adjustable seat, handlebar, and tilting screen, were sold from January 2018 through May 2023 at Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com. US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist The bikes, whose brand name and model number are displayed near the flywheel, retailed for about $1,400.Anyone who has one of the recalled bikes should stop using it...

College graduate, 22, crushed by car only hours after ceremony

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 22-year-old graduate of Ohio's University of Dayton died Sunday — just hours after he graduated — when a car fell on top of him.Passersby reported finding the man, later identified as Ian Brunner, underneath the car just after 7 p.m., outside of a campus apartment building, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Dispatch reported that the car had fallen off a jack, crushing Brunner. POLL: Nearly half of college dropouts would likely reenroll if given debt relief The callers initially tried helping the victim before the arrival of emergency personnel. The Montgomery County Coroner was ultimately called to the scene.University officials said Brunner, originally from Pittsburgh, had graduated from the University of Dayton earlier that day.Brunner, who graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering, had been active in a number of engineering programs and pursuits in recent years, including a motor sports club at the University of Dayton and a YouTube...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen on their new comedy film "Book Club: The Next Chapter," about four best friends who finally go on their girls trip. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Museum of Broadcast Communications fundraiser includes tickets to shows, tour of WGN

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

The Museum of Broadcast Communications was founded in Chicago back in 1982 and features lots of impressive exhibits, including a lot of WGN history. Now, the museum has launched a new way for you to connect you with some of broadcastings legendary shows and personalities. with an fundraising auction.The museum's 40 for 40 auction runs through May 16.More information on the museum's website.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Trump snaps at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'You're a nasty person'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct a misspelling of Collins' name.A previous version of this (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump snapped at CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during a contentious town hall event in New Hampshire on Wednesday night, calling her a "nasty person."As Collins repeatedly asked Trump about his handling of classified documents, Trump paused and asked the network's star anchor: "Can I talk? Can I answer the question." "I want you to answer the question, that's why I asked it," Collins said. "You're a nasty person," Trump responded. Five takeaways from Trump’s CNN town hall During Wednesday's town hall event, Trump largely talked over Collins and refused to concede that he lost the 2020 election. Earlier in the town hall, he praised her as someone "I know very well" before saying "you're not stupid" but suggesting "maybe you've been given an agenda." Being chosen by CNN President Chris Licht to moderate Wednesday's town hall is widel...

How to avoid pickleball injuries

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the past few years, pickleball's popularity has picked up throughout Austin.East Austin resident Drew Callahan regularly plays pickleball and has watched its growth.“It's sweeping the nation, it's gotten huge,” he said.With more people playing the sport, an abundance of injuries are piling up. Is pickleball becoming too popular? ‘Turf wars’ break out in south Austin According to USA Pickleball, in an estimated 19,000 pickleball injuries occur each year, a statistic that’s significantly increased over the last 10 years.Callahan says his father took a tumble while playing pickleball.“There was a ball going over his head and he ran directly into a wall,” he said. “I know that he went down pretty good.”Across Austin, physical therapists are seeing an uptick in patients suffering pain from pickleball.David Romero is a physical therapist at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, or Texas PTS. He says common injuries include sprained ankles, and knee and shoulder injuri...

Q&A: New innovative composite material that is recyclable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – ALUULA Composites is collaborating with the University of British Columbia to develop some of the world's first composite materials that are strong, durable, and light but also recyclable. Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Richard Myerscough, CEO and founder of innovative composite materials firm ALUULA, about how they created a more sustainable material. You can read the interview below to learn more.Sean Kelly, KXAN News: Can you can you tell us a little bit about the company?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: We're a high-end manufacturer of very light, very strong composite materials. So not only is it recyclable, the raw materials are recyclable, the end of use products are recyclable. But the fabric or the composite itself is much, much stronger than the traditional.Kelly: So your company basically created a material that is more durable and stronger but also when the scraps are broken down they can be reused?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: Yeah, exactly... So...

Participating restaurants for Schenectady Tater Trot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is hosting the first-ever Downtown Schenectady Tater Trot on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. Downtown restaurants will be serving $1 samples featuring potatoes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participating restaurantsAmbition Coffee & Eatery, Potato Beer and Cheese SoupAnnabel’s Pizza Co. at Frog Alley, Caribbean TatchosArmory Studios NY, Armory Potato and Bacon HashBackstage Pub, Tater Tot Pork belly FondueBittersweet Candy, Fish and Chips Bark (Swedish Fish and potato chips)Canvas, Corks & Forks, Golden Mashed Potatoes with smoked gouda, red onion and a honey pecan BBQ drizzleCentre Street Pub, Loaded Ukranian Deruny’sChez Nous, Pulled Pork and Green Onion Potato Croquette Cornells in Little Italy, Best Ever Parmesan Garlic Potato SkewersDrumming Crabs, Cajun FriesExecutive Lounge, Potato and Egg SaladKatie O’Byrne’...

Glens Falls: Keep your property inspection current

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls put out an announcement this week highlighting National Building Safety Month, which takes place during the month of May. The city is using the opportunity to remind the public about checking that their buildings are up to code. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The campaign makes the connection between building codes and everyone’s personal safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities," said Glens Falls City Code Enforcement Officer Justin Reckner. "And, as a community, we need to recognize that the more we do to promote building safety, the better off everyone in our community will be.”Code enforcement is crucial for keeping buildings safe from electrical disasters and fires. Anyone unsure about the state of their home is advised to reach out to the city. Glens Falls bus system opens house, seeks drivers The city's buil...

$25M made available for organizations facing hate crimes, violence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In an announcement at New York's first-ever Unity Summit, $25M has been made available through the FY 2024 budget to support organizations serving communities at a higher risk of hate crimes and vandalism. Over 500 New Yorkers representing community groups, faith leaders, and public safety experts shared their experiences on how New York can come together to fight against hatred at the Summit as well. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The funding will strengthen security measures in vulnerable places and help enhance training, public awareness campaigns, and other outreach efforts statewide. Included in the 2024 budget is $3.5M in funding for the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which will have 10 regional councils come together and address different biases and challenges across New York State. The councils have been formed and will begin meeting in the coming weeks."This is our defining moment - a mome...