Midea is recalling 1.7 million air conditioning units because a drainage problem could expose consumers to mold. Water can pool in the appliance maker's U Window Air Conditioner and U+ Window Air Conditioner units, possibly leading to mold growth. Mold can cause respiratory issues and other infections. The CPSC has received at least 152 reports of mold buildup in the Midea AC units. 17 consumers experienced respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing and sneezing, or sore throats as a result of mold exposure. Along with the units sold in the US, nearly 46,000 were sold in Canada. The Midea products were sold under a range of brand names, including Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze, according to the recall notice. A range of makes and models, measuring 22 inches wide by 14 inches high, are under recall. Midea toll-free number: (888) 345-0256. read more
Donald Trump has said it may be better to let Ukraine and Russia "fight for a while" rather than pursue peace immediately, as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, urged him to increase pressure on Russia. read more
Facing a potential veto from Gov. Ned Lamont, the General Assembly agreed Wednesday to delete a portion of a bipartisan bill that would have ended a half century of independence by Connecticut's elections watchdog. read more
Donald Trump has said he will visit China after speaking to its leader Xi Jinping over the phone. read more
A federal jury and judge acquitted a 21-year-old woman from Peru on Thursday of illegally entering a national defense area and military reservation after she crossed the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas last month, in what lawyers say is the first trial of an immigrant since the Trump administration declared parts of the New Mexico and Texas border as a military zone. read more
A federal investigation found a Kentucky nonprofit pushed hospital workers toward surgery despite signs of revival in patients. Officials in charge of coordinating organ donations in Kentucky ignored signs of growing alertness in dozens of other potential donors. The investigation examined about 350 cases in Kentucky over the past four years in which plans to remove organs were ultimately canceled. In 73 instances, officials should have considered stopping sooner because the patients had high or improving levels of consciousness. Although the surgeries didn't happen, multiple patients showed signs of pain or distress while being readied for the procedure. The report criticized Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, which was coordinating donations in the state. Now called Network for Hope after a merger, it has said it always follows the rules and never removes organs until a hospital has declared a patient dead. read more
A lawyer for 16 families of the victims of a fatal Boeing 737 Max crash, has told the BBC that a deal between the aviation giant and the US Justice Department (DOJ) is "morally repugnant". The firm said it agreed to pay $1.1bn (811.5m) to avoid prosecution over two crashes that killed 346 people, in a filing on Wednesday. read more
Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife. read more
The wrenching difficulty of the decision to self-deport. read more
The Associated Press examines President Donald Trump's pick to be the next U.S. surgeon general. "As Dr. Casey Means has criticized scientists, medical schools and regulators for taking money from the food and pharmaceutical industries, she has promoted dozens of health and wellness products -- including specialty basil seed supplements, a blood testing service and a prepared meal delivery service -- in ways that put money in her own pocket." read more
President Donald Trump is vowing to spark a manufacturing boom with tariffs to protect American workers and industry. So far, it's manufacturers that have borne the brunt of the pain. read more
If international trade is a game of chess, China has the U.S. in check -- with few good options for the next move. read more
When the Trump administration begins hiring next month, it will prioritize what it calls "patriots." read more
The surgeons and dermatologists who treat the DC power class will never share their patients' secrets; some doctors strategically time surgeries during congressional recess, and many go out of their way to make sure their clients aren't even seen entering the office, using a spy-movie-like web of hidden entries and secret back doors. But they will also tell you that, among the political power set, jaws are currently hot. "Strong jawlines and prominent chins are de rigueur in Washington," says Dr. Tina Alster, a dermatologist who treats high-powered patients at her K Street practice. In the past couple of years, she says, the portion of her male clients who come in seeking well-defined jaws has more than doubled, from about 20% to 50%. read more
When Elon Musk and Donald Trump joined forces during the presidential campaign, there was always a question over how long their alliance would last and who would prevail if it didn't work out. read more
A US judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a ban the president ordered barring Harvard University from accepting international students. read more
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