GM recalls 1996 Buick Regals and Luminas over brake risk
General Motors recalls 44,000 1996 Buick Regals and Chevrolet Luminas to fix worn brake lines that could reduce braking power by half. About 5 percent may need new brake systems after five reports of lines rubbing on the front brake pipe. The issue could lead to loss of braking fluid and diminished stopping ability.
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McDonald’s Disney trivia contest funds spurred online search
Internet users hunted for answers to Disney trivia questions tied to McDonald’s million dollar prize. McDonald’s did not track food giveaways or online answer activity. The chain halted game card distribution as planned. A Nebraska teenager won the single $1 million prize with the correct Lion King question.
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McDonald’s Disney contest shows online info sharing
A sample of contest questions with scratch-off answers from McDonald’s Disney game highlights how information can be quickly gathered and shared on the Internet. Experts say wired participants gain edge, risking power balance, while winners include a free Quarter Pounder.
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AIDS Surges When Immune System Fights Infection
A Boston based study led by Dr Anthony Fauci, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, finds a temporary HIV blood rise when HIV positive individuals receive a tetanus booster. The result suggests immune activation may trigger higher viral replication, while an accompanying editorial notes potential for therapies that modulate immune response to control the virus.
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Fourth graders debate Nancy Drew in library clash
In San Francisco a fourth grader letter to the editor argues children should choose their reading. The library coordinator says Nancy Drew titles are not yet in the catalog but will be reviewed for availability based on reader interest.
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