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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Warning: Fake Labubu toys being sold in Stoke-on-Trent shops
'Fake' Labubu toys are being sold in Stoke-on-Trent shops. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has issued the warning after complaints from shoppers. It comes as the parts on some toys are 'detaching easily'. A council spokesman said: "With the summer holidays in full swing, we are hearing more reports of fake Labubu toys being sold. The unsafe toys have parts that detach easily meaning they are a safety hazard for children." READ MORE: Police kick man out of Hanley and warn bikers and e-scooter riders READ MORE: First picture of Staffordshire biker, 65, killed in crash To report a fake Labubu toy, call citizen's advice on 0800 223 1133. Sign up for the latest breaking news and top stories from StokeonTrentLive on WhatsApp
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Phone Arena
Google said that some Pixel 6a units run the risk of catching on fire. They weren't kidding
A Pixel 6a user woke up Friday after hearing a loud noise. While his senses were returning to him, he noticed a bad smell. His Pixel 6a had already caught on fire. Pulling the device by the cord, he dropped it on the tile floor. The phone had been on the nightstand only 40 cm (1 1/4 feet) away from his head. The bed sheets caught on fire, and the phone owner had inhaled so much smoke that his throat bothered him the rest of the day. A Pixel 6a is burnt to a crisp as Google worries about. | Image credit-Imgbb The update was supposed to be released on July 8th, and only impacted Pixel 6a units will have certain changes made to their battery once the phone completes 400 charging cycles. When that occurs, owners of impacted Pixel 6a models should notice: Shorter battery life between charges Reduction in charging performance Temporary changes to the battery-level indicator as the Pixel 6a is forced to recalibrate after the update. At 375 charging cycles, Pixel 6a users with impacted units will receive a notification to alert them that their battery is about to get a reduction in capacity and charging performance after 400 charging cycles. Impacted Pixel 6a models are eligible for a free battery replacement. Check out this page to learn about the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program. To have your Pixel 6a officially declared impacted, tap on this link and enter your phone's unique IMEI number in the proper field. To find your IMEI, go to Support > About phone . Scroll down and you should see your IMEI number. Another way to get it is to dial *#06# from your phone. Select the 15-digit number. Copy and paste the number into the box. If you're on your computer, enter the number into the box. Even if your Pixel 6a is impacted and you are entitled to a free battery replacement, you'll need to have your phone inspected, since certain issues will allow Google to refuse to give you the free battery replacement. These issues include "liquid damage, exposure to sharp objects, or excessive force (e.g., a heavily cracked screen that affects the integrity of the device). "In these cases, Google might offer you other options or give you an estimate to pay to have the necessary additional repairs made. Once those repairs are made, you would qualify for the free battery replacement. The bottom line is that once your Pixel 6a is determined to be an impacted model, you can choose from one of the following options: A free battery replacement: This is available at walk-in repair centers in certain countries such as the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Singapore, Japan, and India. You can have your device taken care of via mail in the U.S. and India. Cash payment: Reports say this cash payment from Google will amount to $100 (converted to local currency). Google Store credit: Reports say that those with an impacted Pixel 6a who choose this option will get $150 Google Store credit (converted to local currency) that can be used towards the purchase of another Pixel device or other Google Store purchases. If your Pixel 6a is found to be impacted, you have until July 8th, 2026, to choose which of the above options you want from Google. Not all Pixel 6a users feel safer once Google sent out the update to throttle the battery and reduce the charging capabilities. As one device user wrote on social media, "I feel like their update that nerfed the battery actually made it worse. I never had any overheating issues with my 6a, then after the update, it started getting super hot. I got the battery replacement and it's fine now." It's obvious that some Pixel 6a models are dangerous. If you own a Pixel 6a , you owe it to yourself and the people you live with to swap out the battery or use credit from Google to buy a new device. If you haven't put the wheels in motion yet, do it now! Remember, back in May a Pixel 6a with a swollen battery exploded.
New York Times
21-07-2025
- General
- New York Times
5 Million Pools Are Recalled After at Least 9 Children Drown
About 5 million aboveground pools are being recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Monday, citing a design flaw that has been connected to the drowning deaths of at least nine children since 2007. The pools, which are made by Bestway, Intex and Polygroup, have a compression strap on the outside that children can use as a foothold to climb into them without a ladder or a step, the agency said. The strap — meant to maintain the structural integrity of the pool — wraps around the pool's vertical support legs, creating a safety hazard, according to the commission, which advised owners to immediately contact the manufacturer of their pool model to get a repair kit. The pools were sold at retailers in the United States and Canada, including Walmart, Amazon, Costco and Target, some going back to 2002, officials said. Others were purchased as recently as 2025. The pools are four feet tall and higher. The three companies that made the pools did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday. Each included a product recall notice on its website. From 2007 to 2022, nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years drowned after gaining access to the pools by using the compression strap as a foothold, according to the commission. The drownings occurred in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri. The commission said that it was also aware of at least three other episodes, in 2011 and 2012, in which children climbed into the pools using the compression straps. It was not clear why a recall notice for the pools had not been issued sooner. On Monday, a spokeswoman for the commission declined to comment further about the recall. Owners can find their pool's model number and brand name on the outside liner, the commission said. They are eligible for a free repair kit, which uses a rope at ground leve l that attaches to each of the pool's vertical support poles. Once the rope is secure, pool owners can cut away the compression strap without compromising the pool's structural integrity, the commission said.
Fox News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Katy Perry left dangling midair in terrifying concert stage malfunction
Katy Perry's over-the-top performance took a scary turn on Friday night. During her concert in San Francisco, video taken by a fan showed the pop superstar flying over the audience on a massive butterfly prop when it malfunctioned mid-performance. The prop dropped suddenly, jerking Perry and causing her to cling onto it as it continued moving above the crowd. She stopped singing, looking visibly panicked. The "Teenage Dream" singer was heard letting out a yelp when the machine dropped. She immediately looked up at the wires the prop was strapped to. Despite the malfunction, the seasoned performer kept her composure and soon continued to sing to her fans. The comments section was flooded with mixed reactions towards Perry and her jaw-dropping performance. "Having things like this fly over the crowd is a huge safety hazard for the artist AND the fans," one comment read. Another person wrote, "She handled it like a pro, barely skipped a beat, but it should've never happened." "She's an astronaut she can deal with a little turbulence," a user commented. Perry's prop malfunction isn't the first bizarre moment that happened at her concerts. In June, her show in Sydney, Australia took an abrupt turn after a fan approached her on stage. WATCH: GAYLE KING REVEALS KATY PERRY, BLUE ORIGIN SPACE FLIGHT CREW'S NEXT MISSION He stormed the stage during Perry's performance of "Hot N Cold" and grabbed her shoulder. Perry was caught off guard and yelped before she swerved to dodge his arm. The man was then seen jumping with the crowd. She continued with her performance as the fan began to dance on stage. Two security guards chased the man offstage, as another staff member walked behind them. The man was ultimately removed by additional security personnel. The disruptive fan was later arrested and charged with two offenses after he ambushed the pop star at the concert, police confirmed with Fox News Digital at the time. "The man was arrested by police and taken to Auburn Police Station where he was charged with two offenses - [entering] enclosed lands - not prescribed premises and [obstructing] person in performance of work or duties," the statement from Burwood Police Area Command read. The disruptive fan was granted conditional bail and was additionally issued a six-month banning notice for the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police close downtown intersection after glass falls from cracked highrise window
Falling glass has closed the intersection of Wellington and Simcoe streets in Toronto's downtown core. Police have closed off a downtown intersection after a cracked highrise window sent glass falling to the ground below. A spokesperson for Toronto police said the falling glass was first reported outside the building, located near the intersection of Simcoe and Wellington streets, on Thursday afternoon. In an effort to prevent injuries, police said the roads will remain closed while the hazard is cleaned up and the glass is repaired. It is unclear when the roadway will reopen.
