NEW YORK — About 3.6 million hoses are under recall across the U.S. because hundreds have burst while being used, resulting in at least 29 injuries, including reports of temporarily impaired hearing.

The recall covers a range of HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch “Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses” that were sold at major retailers — including, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and Target — for garden, lawn care, car washing and other uses between January 2021 and April 2025.

The company said the hoses can burst if the interior, plastic strain relief “breaks or becomes fully unthreaded.”

According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled hoses pose potential impact and hearing hazards because they can burst unexpectedly. Winston Products, which imported the hoses, has received at least 222 bursting reports to date — resulting in 29 injuries, “including one bone bruise, two sprains and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting,” the CPSC notes.

Consumers in possession of the recalled hoses are urged to stop using them immediately. If the hoses were purchased at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot or Walmart, Thursday’s recall notice adds, consumers can bring them into those stores to return the product for a full refund. Other impacted shoppers should contact Winston Products to initiate a claim online.

The hoses under recall were sold in various lengths and colors, but can be identified by date code markings and product names listed in Thursday’s notice. The recall only covers “HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses” made on or before August 31, 2024.

Building the Band offered aspiring artists a unique chance to put their singing careers in their own hands. A group of 50 singers blindly auditioned for one another, with the ultimate goal of former a band with two, three, or four of the other contestants.

By the end of the auditions, only 22 singers made it into the final six groups. They then began living together and performing for live audiences, who got to vote for their favorites. Ultimately, judges Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, and Kelly Rowland had the final say in who went home each week.

The show ended with girl group 3QUENCY being declared the winners of the $500,000 prize. However, all of the bands still had the option of continuing to work together if they wanted.

It’s been a year since the show filmed in summer 2024, so where do all the bands stand now? Scroll down for the latest updates.

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What are the latest Anime Final Strike codes? From Yappa Studios, this flashy new Roblox anime game drops you into the Sakura Escape to recruit a plethora of protagonists capable of defending a base. Yes, it’s another stylish tower defense title to add to your rotation, and these AFS game codes can help you get the units you’ll need to stick it out long-term.

Looking to try other Roblox TD titles? Check out the latest SpongeBob Tower Defense codes or Five Nights TD codes for something wholly different. Would you rather check out the direct competition? Give All Star Tower Defense X codes or Anime Vanguards codes a go instead.

Anime Final Strike codes

Here are the launch codes for Anime Final Strike:

• THANKSFOR30KLIKES – Gems, rerolls, and engrams (NEW)
• THANKSFOR20KLIKES – Rerolls, gold, and more
• 15K. – Gems, rerolls, and 10 Stat Engrams
• RELEASE – 500 gems
• THANKSFOR20K – 250 gems and 5 rerolls

Expired codes

• ILUVAFS
• APOLOGIESFORBUGS
• THANKSFOR10KLIKES
• THANKSFOR5KLIKES
• SORRY4SHUTDOWN
• TRAILER

How do I redeem Anime Final Strike codes?

Here’s how to quickly claim codes in Anime Final Strike:

• Launch Anime Final Strike.
• Click the Codes button on the right.
• Enter a working code.
• Hit Redeem.

Going against a recent pattern seen in other Roblox titles, you don’t need to join the Anime Final Strike game group to use codes. Just log in, click the codes button, enter a working Anime Final Strike code, and click the big redeem button to claim your prizes.

How do I get more Anime Final Strike codes?

The in-game code box suggests joining the Anime Final Strike Discord “to be notified whenever a new code is released.” You can find a link to this on the game page.

Don’t want to join yet another Discord server? Don’t worry. We’re in there with the relevant pings. That means we’re always ready and waiting to add new Anime Final Strike codes to the list above. Just check back here each time you launch the game and there could be a new code (or three) waiting for you to redeem.

As with any Roblox game, new AFS codes are likely to drop with new updates, bug fixes, or as the game cruises through social milestones, either on Discord or the Roblox game page. Give it a thumbs up to speed things along. We’re expecting more with UPD 0.5 on Friday, July 25.

All done with Anime Final Strike codes for now? Take a look at the best Roblox games we’ve played over the years. They’re not all tower defense titles, so you’re sure to find a bold new experience. Ready to step away from the block-based platform? Feast your eyes on the best free PC games around.

Shaquille O’Neal admits he actually hates Rudy Gobert: “Don’t let little white dudes from Denver dunk on you” originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The ongoing feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Rudy Gobert is now public knowledge. The primary topics of conflict have centered on the definition of a big man and undeserving contract extensions. Considering the regular back and forth, things are only likely to get uglier.

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O’Neal has often been critical of certain big men, with the most prominent example being Dwight Howard in the past. Nonetheless, the two seemed to have buried the hatchet, with Shaq agreeing to walk the Orlando Magic’s all-time leading scorer into the Hall of Fame.

While he mended his fences with Howard, it doesn’t seem like the same thing will happen with Gobert. It all began when O’Neal told the seven-footer to “man up,” who publicly broke down for not making the All-Star in 2019. Not to mention his doubts regarding the five-year, $205M contract extension.

In a recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the Big Diesel explained his hatred for Gobert. He also had the Morris twins on the panel.

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“I f—ing hate Rudy Gobert. He is making 250M and he doesn’t deserve it. As the President of the Big Man Alliance, you making big money, play like a big man. That’s it. Throw some bows. Knock some people out. Don’t be little white dudes from Denver dunk on you and talk to you. Then you got to grab them by the neck at the last second. If you going to get paid big money, play big,” said O’Neal, who felt the four-time DPOY did not deserve to be in the Hall of Fame.

Gobert getting posterized

Standing at 7’1″, it would be hard to fathom Gobert being put on a poster. However, the big Frenchman did have some of these moments throughout his career. One such incident that garnered significant attention involved Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun throwing down a two-handed slam.

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Hyped up, the 6’6″ guard was seen bumping his shoulder into Gobert’s chest, who in turn caught him by the neck and swung him sideways. Consequently, both players received double technical fouls. Nonetheless, Gobert and the Wolves ultimately prevailed with the win.

Over the years, Gobert has been criticized for his perceived lack of toughness as a big man. Fueling this narrative further are episodes of him being posterized by guards such as Jaylen Brown, Russell Westbrook, and DeMar DeRozan. Not the best look for a four-time DPOY.

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A rare moment when Shaq gave his flowers

The Timberwolves had a strong start to the 2025 playoffs, sending the Lakers home in the first round. Going on the road, Gobert stunned the crowds at the Crypto Arena, dropping 27 points and 24 rebounds in a series-clinching Game Five. He was a highly efficient 80 percent from the field. Nonetheless, the biggest surprise was yet to come, with O’Neal saying the following:

“Rudy Gobert is dominating, I’m happy for him.”

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A tough pill to swallow for O’Neal, who did give the Wolves big man his due. Nevertheless, this did not in any way imply that the four-time champion had mended his fences with Gobert. It seems like the 33-year-old still has a lot to do before getting the stamp of approval from the President of the Big Man Alliance.

Related: Shaquille O’Neal shaded Rudy Gobert again by using SGA’s contract as reference – “That is what $70 million looks like”

This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.

One Direction’s domination of culture in the early 2010s was total, whether they were selling out shows or just goofing off backstage.

Made up of five singers Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, who were put together by Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger during season 7 of X Factor U.K., 15 years ago on July 23, 2010, One Direction didn’t win their season but still went on to become one of the biggest boy bands in the world.

After five years in the group, Malik announced his departure in March 2015. Styles, Payne, Horan and Tomlinson would continue as a quartet before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. In the years since, each member has released solo projects and found success in their respective lanes Tragically, Payne’s life was cut short at age 31, after a fall from his hotel balcony in Argentina on Oct. 16, 2024.

“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” a statement released by Styles, Malik, Horan and Tomlinson read following Payne’s death. “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”

“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever,” the statement continued. “For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”

As a tribute to Payne’s life, and the band’s more than a decade’s worth of memories, here’s a look back at some of their most memorable moments caught on camera.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Crews were able to quickly contain a grass fire that broke out near the Fear Factory in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

The Salt Lake City Fire Department said there no injuries and all three employees at the popular holiday attraction were accounted for.

Crews deployed an aggressive fire attack using a lot of water to extinguish the flames.

An outbuilding at the location was completely destroyed, and others were damaged; however, the main Fear Factory building is intact.

Because of the fire clean up, train traffic in the area was stopped, in addition, 800 South has been closed on both sides of the track but was expected to reopen shortly.