Honda is recalling over 2.5 million vehicles due to a potential issue with the fuel pump inside the fuel tank, which could lead to stalled engines and an increased risk of a crash. The recall includes several popular models from Honda's luxury division, Acura, as well as 2018-2020 editions of popular Honda vehicles such as Accords, Civics and CR-Vs. Honda will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles in late June and dealers will replace the fuel pump module for free.
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Police in Prague have confirmed a shooting in a university building, resulting in several dead and dozens of wounded people. The gunman has been eliminated, and authorities have urged people to remain indoors while they evacuate the area. Details about the shooting are still unknown, but more information is expected to be released soon.
US and China have resumed high-level military to military communications for the first time in over a year, following a commitment made by President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The call between Gen. Charles Q. Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is a step in the right direction and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is working to set up further calls at various levels. The call is hoped to reduce tensions and prevent any potential conflict.
Hamas, the Palestinian governing body in the Gaza Strip, has declared that there will be no more negotiations over prisoner exchange deals until Israel halts its aggression. This decision has been agreed upon by the Palestinian leadership and has been met with calls for de-escalation from the international community. The announcement makes it difficult to secure the release of hostages, and it is unclear when or if a resolution will be reached.
New York City lawmakers have voted in favor of a bill to largely ban the practice of solitary confinement in its city jails. The bill is a major victory for prisoner advocates, who have long argued that solitary confinement is inhumane and can lead to long-term psychological damage. Mayor Eric Adams has not yet indicated whether he will veto the bill, which is expected to take effect in the coming months and put a near-total end to the practice of solitary confinement in New York City jails.
U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a California law that would have prohibited people from carrying concealed firearms in most public places, ruling that it violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The injunction was granted in response to a lawsuit filed by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the law will remain blocked until the case is resolved. This outcome could have major implications for gun control laws in California and across the country.
The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against Colony Ridge Development, LLC, and its subsidiaries, accusing them of predatory lending practices targeting members of the Houston area's Hispanic community. The lawsuit alleges that the developers exploited language barriers and sold land in disrepair, and seeks to stop the defendants from engaging in any further predatory lending practices and to provide restitution to affected borrowers. The Justice Department is continuing to investigate the matter and is encouraging anyone with information about the alleged predatory lending practices to contact the department.
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat. This could cause a short circuit in the sensor, resulting in the air bag system not properly detecting the passenger's presence and weight, and failing to deploy as designed. Toyota is providing a free loaner car to customers who need to leave their vehicles at the dealership for repairs and is urging customers to contact Toyota Customer Service for more information.