Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

June 6, 2026

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report Tuesday that the recall includes certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with model years 2018 through 2022. The issue involves seat belts that may lock inadvertently, not allowing them to retract or extend. The NHTSA report says a seat belt that doesn’t retract or extend may result in an injury if a crash happens. Individuals may also face injury in some instances if the seat belt ...

A new kind of date makes personal to-do lists a reason to get together with friends

June 6, 2026

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Life tasks like paying bills, canceling subscriptions and answering overdue emails are becoming a reason to socialize for friends, couples, roommates and other people who get together for what’s known as “admin dates.” The low-pressure gatherings taking place ...

Northeast’s top meat cutters showcase talent at 2026 Best Butcher Contest

May 30, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — The art and skill of meat cutting took center stage on Thursday, May 14, as 11 talented butchers and meat cutters from four states competed in the 2026 Best Butcher Contest at the Penn State Meats Lab during the Pennsylvania Association of Meat Processors (PAMP) Annual ...

Penn State Extension offers cooking class for weight management

May 30, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to better manage their weight through healthy eating as part of its “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” cooking class series. “Let’s Cook for Weight Management” will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. on June 22, 2026, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College, Pennsylvania 16803. This hands-on cooking class will teach participants how to use a variety of ingredients to make healthy meals to help manage weight, eating fewer calories while still feeling satisfied and full. To register, ...

Penn State Extension offers group-based strength training program

May 30, 2026

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE — Penn State Extension will offer a group-based strength training program for adults ages 40 and above. “Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together” is aimed at improving functional fitness, or the ability to perform daily activities with ease. Extension is offering a twelve-week course that will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on June 8 and ending on Sept. 9. No classes will be held on June 15, Aug. 17 and Sept. 7. The course will be held at the Fairbrook Methodist Church, 4201 W. Whitehall Rd., Pennsylvania Furnace, ...

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

May 30, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she’s found ways to distract herself from hurting. She practices yoga. She performs free flow dance. And while she works, she frequently listens to ...