Pirates Seize UK Chemical Tanker

Pirates launched a long-range hijack attempt by opening fire on a big crude oil tanker.

Mar 10th, 2010

Pirates launched a long-range hijack attempt by opening fire on a big Hong Kong-flagged crude oil tanker, 1,000 nautical miles east of Mogadishu. Anti-piracy measures off Somalia appear to be forcing pirates to extend their range to strike deep into the Indian Ocean, shifting the menace even further from the protection of international naval forces.

Bird Electrocutions Could Be Causing Several Wildfires

A bird could ignite and set fire to dry vegetation.

Solar Patio Umbrellas Recalled After Bursting Into Flames

The lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panels can overheat.

Major Aluminum Manufacturer Shuts Down

Employees received three days’ notice.

Regulators Say Phillips 66 Unlawfully Processed Renewable Fuel

Phillips 66 said it disagrees with the allegation.

Stellantis Begins Indefinite Layoff; Kellogg Splits; Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 73

Also on the podcast, solar RV promises "endless water," engineer sues Amazon for work-from-home costs, Toyota recalls car for wheels that fall off and driverless electric freight vehicle gets approved.

Domino's Dream of Drone-Delivered Pizza Is Still Alive

Let the pizzas fly.

Listing the Best and Worst Automotive Vehicles, Brands

See where companies like Tesla, Ford and Jeep ranked.

FDA to Ban Juul E-Cigarettes

Juul has received much blame for a rise in underage vaping.

Vegan Crumbles Recalled After Complaints of Severe Illnesses

Reported symptoms include stomach pain, vomiting and liver and gallbladder damage.

New York is Stuck with 700,000 Gallons of Unused Hand Sanitizer

One of the suggested plans involves having it incinerated.

Instant Pot Lawsuits Allege Injuries from 'Dangerously Defective' Lid

A law firm said it has represented over 500 clients who’ve been severely burned.

Dog Food Company 'Inadvertently' Ships Recalled Food

The recall was due to potential Salmonella contamination.