Ford Recalls More Than 132,000 Trucks, Why Your Voice Matters, and More

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

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Drive a Ford F-Series? You'll want to check this out.

Ford has announced two recalls affecting certain 2025 and 2026 trucks. One involves tailgate problems, while another covers 102,159 trucks with speedometers and tachometers that may display inaccurate readings.

Before your next trip to the job site, check whether your truck is affected. See the recall details.

Talk about taking the long way home.

Karl Bushby left Chile in 1998 with a remarkable goal: make it back to his hometown of Hull, England, without using motorized transportation to advance his journey.

On Nov. 2, after 28 years and roughly 31,000 miles, he finally made it.

Hundreds welcomed him home before he reunited with his mother, whom he hadn't seen in a decade.

We told you about Karl's journey in an earlier edition. Now you can watch his homecoming and read how it ended.

We've made it, tradesmen. It's Election Day.

That means we're finally nearing the end of the political ads, unwanted texts, and junk mail. And after months of campaigning, nobody could blame you for being tired of it all.

But decisions made at the ballot box can affect your job, your paycheck, and the future of the trades.

Whatever your politics, take a few minutes to learn about the candidates and issues before casting your ballot.

Looking for a place to start? Read the Merit Shop Alliance Voter Guide.

Remember spending hours exploring Hyrule?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time returns Thursday, Nov. 5, with a remake of the 1998 classic for Nintendo Switch 2.

The new version features overhauled graphics, voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, and updated controls while bringing Link's original adventure to a new generation.

Whether you played it as a kid or missed it the first time, see what's new.

What's your favorite Halloween candy?