The conversation revolves around the death of Baxter, a comfort dog, in a hot car. Vinny criticizes the state police’s investigation into the incident, suggesting an independent inquiry. Al from Saco shares his skepticism about the official explanation, citing personal experience with a BMW’s AC failure. John from Arundel confirms that AC failures can occur suddenly, adding to the suspicion. Matt discusses the broader issue of society’s reliance on comfort animals and considers getting a second dog. The segment ends with light-hearted banter about dog training and potential dog-related segments on the show.
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.
The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in the miner, which is based in Vancouver. It will also take a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mining project, a joint venture with General Motors.
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."
Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third-quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30.
