Rapper 50 Cent Settles Child Visitation Issue

The rapper 50 Cent has reached a settlement with his ex-girlfriend over the visitation of their 11 year old son, named Marquise. The agreement is that 50 Cent will get one weekend per month, one month in the summer, and half of each winter and spring break. Both parties are satisfied with the decision.

iPod Defects Being Investigated

Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple Inc.’s iPod after one of the digital music players shot out sparks while recharging. The problem is assumed to be with the lithium-ion battery in the iPod Nano, model number MA099J/A. The problem was first found in January in Tokyo and Apple reported the problem to the ministry in March. Luckily, no one was injured when the defect happened.

The ministry has instructed that Apple Japan has to find out the cause of the problem and report it back to the government. The iPod was assembled in China but it is not sure where the battery was made. Lithium-ion batteries have already been the problem for some laptops by causing fires.

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Chrysler and Honda Vehicle Recalls

Chrysler has decided to recall almost 300,000 sport utility vehicles after there were problems with the vehicles ability to brake while driving uphill. They are also recalling more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, more than 90,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, and about 50,000 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs. They are also recalling 72,333 Dodge Avenger sedans and Chrysler Sebring convertibles from the 2008 model year for problems with the front door latches and locks.

Chrysler has received about 20 complaints of vehicles having a delay in braking when the drivers tried to stop after going uphill. There has been one crash and no injuries reported. To fix this problem, the computer connected to the antilock brake system will be reprogrammed.

Honda is recalling more than 180,000 Civics from the 2006-2007 model years to fix a wheel-bearing seal that could possibly leak and cause a wheel fall of the car. The seal where the antilock brake sensor mounts to the rear wheel bearing could allow moisture and salt to leak into the wheel bearing and cause corrosion, which could make the wheel fall off and cause a car crash. They have received two complaints relating to this problem. No injuries were reported.