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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southwest flight returns to gate after passenger's phone ignites
A Southwest Airlines flight headed for Houston did not take off from El Paso, Texas, as planned Wednesday morning after one passenger's cellphone caught fire as the aircraft prepared for departure, the airline said. The plane returned to its gate at El Paso International Airport around 7:50 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration told CBS News in a statement Thursday, confirming it will investigate what went wrong. While the agency characterized the incident as a "passenger disturbance" that crew members reported during the flight's departure taxi, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines said in a separate statement to CBS News that the fire appeared to stem from the battery inside a passenger's cellphone, which appeared to go up in flames as the plane moved down the tarmac. "Southwest Airlines Flight 2112 returned to the gate at El Paso International Airport yesterday morning after the battery inside a passenger's cell phone apparently ignited," the Southwest spokesperson said in that statement. The flight crew was able to extinguish the fire and other passengers on the plane "disembarked normally" once it arrived back at the gate, according to the spokesperson. The statement said Southwest was working with federal and local agencies investigating the incident. Passengers on Flight 2112 were eventually flown to Houston on a different Southwest plane, according to the airline spokesperson, who added, "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees." It was unclear whether other federal agencies would open probes into the flight's departure issue outside of the FAA. Kristi Noem says if Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. we'd "immediately deport him again" Sneak peek: The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard Extended interview: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on deportations involving children and more
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
SharkNinja is recalling 1.8 million pressure cookers due to 106 reports of burn injuries that have sparked more than two dozen lawsuits against the company, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. About 50 of the reports cited second- or third-degree burns to consumers' faces or bodies, the statement said. Third-degree burns, the most serious burn level, destroy the epidermis and dermis, or the outer and middle layers of skin, and can also damage a person's bones, muscles and tendons, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. The pressure cooker's lid can be opened while in use, allowing hot contents to escape, posing a burn risk to consumers, the recall notice said. Which pressure cooker is under recall? The recall covers the SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cooker. The company is recalling 1.85 million of the devices in the U.S., as well as about 184,000 sold in Canada. The cookers, which can also air fry, were sold in black and have a 6.5-quarter capacity. The following model numbers are part of the recall: OP300OP301OP301AOP302OP302BRNOP302HCNOP302HAQOP302HWOP302HBOP305OP305COOP350CO The model numbers are printed on a label on the side of the cooker. Also included in the recall are OP300 series replacement pressure cooker lids purchased as an extra part, the statement said. Where was the SharkNinja device sold? The device, made by by Needham, Massachusetts-based SharkNinja, was sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon and Target stores across the U.S. The pressure cooker was also available online at and The device was sold from January 2019 through March 2025 and cost about $200. What should consumers do? People who own the devices should immediately stop using them and contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid, the CPSC said. "Consumers can continue to use the product's air frying and other functions," the recall notice added. Owners of the devices can contact SharkNinja at 888-370-1733 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST on Saturday. They can also email the company at sharkninja@ or visit its website at or and click on "Recalls" under "Support" at the top of the page. Kristi Noem says if Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. we'd "immediately deport him again" Sneak peek: The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard Extended interview: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on deportations involving children and more
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kohl's fires CEO after an investigation into conflicts of interest
Kohl's Corporation said Thursday it has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause after an investigation found he had violated the company's conflict-of-interest policies. Buchanan was terminated after an external investigation found that he directed the company to engage in transactions that involved "undisclosed conflicts of interest," according to the company's statement. An April 30 regulatory filing indicates that Buchanan conducted business with a vendor with whom he has a personal relationship, and that he failed to disclose the connection as required by the company's code of ethics. Buchanan's dismissal, which comes just months after he was tapped to lead the retailer, will require him to forfeit his equity awards. Buchanan must also repay Kohl's a pro rata portion of his signing bonus of $2.5 million, the filing added. "He also caused the company to enter into a multi-million dollar consulting agreement wherein the same individual was a part of the consulting team," the filing says. Shares of the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based retailer, which operates about 1,600 stores across the U.S., rose 51 cents, or 7.5% to $7.20 in late morning trading. Buchanan's ouster In its statement, Kohl's Corporation said that Buchanan's termination, which was effective April 30, was not related to the company's performance, financial reporting or results of operations. Buchanan's ouster comes just months after he began his CEO role at Kohl's on January 15 with the mandate of revitalizing a business wrestling with sluggish sales. Its middle income shoppers have pulled back on discretionary spending in the face of still-high prices for necessities. Like other department stores, it's also faced stiff competition from Walmart and Amazon, which have been improving their fashion offerings at affordable prices. And like other retailers, it is facing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's expansive tariffs. Reached for comment, a Kohl's spokesperson referred CBS MoneyWatch to the company's press release and regulatory filing. Kohl's said it has appointed Michael Bender, its board chair, to serve as interim chief executive officer. "I am honored to assume the role of Interim CEO at this important time for the Company," Mr. Bender said in the statement announcing the CEO transition. Prior to taking the position at Kohl's Corporation, Buchanan was CEO of Michaels Companies, which oversees the operation of Michael's, the craft store. Buchanan also held variety of senior executive roles at Walmart and Sam's Club, according to the Associated Press. Kristi Noem says if Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. we'd "immediately deport him again" Sneak peek: The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard Extended interview: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on deportations involving children and more Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
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Tesla chair denies its board is looking to replace CEO Elon Musk
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm said the electric vehicle maker's board has not contacted recruitment firms to start a search for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk. Denholm was responding to a report in the Wall Street Journal that said board members had reached out to several hiring firms to work on a formal process for finding a new Tesla CEO. The report also said that Tesla board members told Musk he needed to spend more time at the company. "Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company," Denholm wrote in a May 1 post on X, the social media app owned by Musk. "This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published)." The Journal's report comes after Tesla's first-quarter sales and profit took a hit amid a backlash from some consumers about Musk's role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Led by Musk, the cost-cutting task force has overseen the mass firings of federal workers, including more than 216,000 government employees terminated from their jobs in March. When Tesla announced its first-quarter results on April 22, Musk said that he would significantly cut back his time on DOGE and spend more time at Tesla beginning in May. Since Musk said he would refocus on Tesla, the EV maker's stock has surged 24%. "The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead," Denholm added in her statement. On the April 22 earnings call, Musk acknowledged that his role in the Trump administration has "some blowback." But he also praised DOGE's work in cutting what he claims is waste, fraud and abuse in government spending. The CEO added that he planned to continue spending one to two days a week at the group. While Musk has said he wants to trim $2 trillion in annual spending from the federal budget — an amount that experts says is unfeasible without cutting major entitlement programs like Medicare — the DOGE website says it has saved $160 billion so far. With the billionaire's energies focused in Washington, D.C., earlier this year, Tesla has increasingly been coping with pushback from consumers. Some Tesla owners sought to sell their vehicles rather than be associated with Musk's political views. Across the world, Tesla dealerships have also been targeted by protesters showing their opposition to DOGE. "Musk said on the earnings call he will now be spending most of his time as CEO of Tesla as the global brand damage, political firestorm and perfect storm chaos over the past few months will hopefully now end this volatile chapter for the company," Wedbush tech analyst Dan Ives wrote in an April 30 research note. Kristi Noem says if Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. we'd "immediately deport him again" Sneak peek: The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard Extended interview: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on deportations involving children and more Sign in to access your portfolio
