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Tesla’s annual holiday software update for its cars is here, Electrek reports. It includes useful driving features like automatic access to a car’s blind spot cameras, as well as fun additions like new games built into Tesla Arcade, TikTok support, Read more
Firefighters in Montana came to the rescue of two dogs that plunged into the frigid waters of the Missouri River amid subzero temperatures. Great Falls Fire Rescue said crews responded to the river, just below Broadwater Bay, after a witness Read more
Randy Bullock kicked a 44-yard field goal with four seconds remaining and the banged-up Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point half-time deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 Thursday night. The Titans (10-5) are a win or a Colts’ Read more
Fresh Express packaged salads have been linked to a Listeria infection outbreak in eight U.S. states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The outbreak has caused 10 illnesses, one hospitalization, and one death. It is under investigation by the Read more
Turkey’s annual rate of inflation has hit a 19-year high as a currency collapse sends the cost of imports soaring. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, consumer prices soared 36% in December compared to the same month the previous year. Read more
We’re nearly there. 2022. These are times of deep uncertainty, so I’m glad I can offer you something you can depend on: a Hot Pod issue. I do what I can. Today, we have a light news roundup and some Read more
A U.S. adventurer and a marine scientist have become the first men to ascend Hawaii’s Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in the world, Guinness World Records said. Victor Vescovo, who previously made headlines when he became the first person to Read more