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The 30 Best TV Shows On Disney+ (February 2025)

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The 30 Best TV Shows On Disney+ (February 2025)



From the massive catalog that includes Disney classics, Star Wars, and Marvel, there is never a shortage of great shows to watch on Disney+. The beginning of 2025 has already seen some notable series from some of Disney+’s biggest properties. The Star Wars series Skeleton Crew came to an end in January, while the latest Marvel animated project, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, also premiered. Of course, there are also many other shows from both these franchises available right now on Disney+.

Disney+ has recently canceled some of its overlooked yet acclaimed shows, including Extraordinary and Shardlake. There has also been considerable controversy surrounding the new Pixar animated series, Win or Lose, which will be debuting later in February. Disney confirmed they had cut a storyline from the series that involved a transgender character, a decision that drew a lot of criticism. While it remains to be seen how that series will turn out, there are lots of other Disney+ shows to watch this month.

  • The Simpsons

    (1989 – Present) [Animated Sitcom] – The Simpsons is one of the longest-running shows on TV, and arriving on Disney+ marked a new era for Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, with all episodes as well as many original shorts available to subscribers.

  • Gravity Falls

    (2012–2016) [Animated Fantasy] – The zany world of Gravity Falls cemented it as a cult classic, and despite almost a decade passing since it left the airwaves, it remains one of the most popular animated series on Disney+.

  • Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

    (2015-Present) [Animated Superhero] – Many young Disney+ subscribers love superhero stories, and Disney+ hosts one of the best animated shows in the genre outside the MCU — the French-American series Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir

  • Agatha All Along

    (2024) [Supernatural Fantasy] – After making her MCU debut in 2021’s WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn returns as Agatha Harkness for 2024’s Agatha All Along, a supernatural series oozing with magical intrigue and visually spellbinding witchcraft.

  • What If…?

    (2021-2024) [Animated Superhero] – The Multiverse introduced fans of the MCU to alternate versions of their favorite heroes, and the animated anthology series What If…? collects their stories into two seasons of bite-sized and unforgettable tales.

  • Loki

    (2021-Present [Superhero Fantasy] – Tom Hiddleston was one of the first great MCU villains when he appeared as Loki in 2011’s Thor, and he reprised the role multiple times — though none were as endearing and watchable as when he starred in his own original Disney+ show, which still ranks as one of the best Marvel series on the streaming service.

  • Daredevil

    (2015-2018) [Superhero Crime Drama] – Daredevil is still considered by many to be the best MCU series ever, and it’s now on Disney+, bringing Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock where he belongs.

  • X-Men ’97

    (2024-Present) [Animated Superhero] – The original X-Men: The Animated Series was one of the most successful animated adaptations of comic-book superheroes, and Disney revitalized the beloved classic with 2024’s X-Men ’97, picking up exactly where the hit 1990s TV show left off.

  • Monsters At Work

    (2021 – Present) [Animated Comedy] – With its roots in the Monsters Inc. world, Monsters At Work is one workplace comedy every viewer will want to clock into.

  • Bluey

    (2018 – Present) [Animated Kids Show] – Whether younger or older viewers, the cultural phenomenon Bluey is guaranteed to be a wholesome delight that prompts as many laughs as it does heartwarming moments.

  • Wizards of Waverly Place

    (2007–2012) [Fantasy Comedy] – Wizards Of Waverly Place follows the typical Disney Channel blueprint of rebellious kids engaging in adventures away from the watchful eyes of their parents, but with plenty of magic and fantastical elements thrown in, making the fact it’s still a hit in the age of streaming no surprise at all.

  • That’s So Raven

    (2003–2007) [Teen Comedy] – That’s So Raven was a huge hit when it arrived in the early-mid 2000s, and the decades since haven’t made it any less hilarious or enjoyable — especially when it comes to the awkward and often madcap situations Raven’s psychic visions find her in.

  • LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

    (2024) [Animated Sci-Fi] – The partnership between Lego and Star Wars has become iconic by the 2020s, and no shows celebrate it more joyfully than 2024’s Lego Star Wars: Rebuilt The Galaxy, which is a delight both for adult Star Wars fans and young viewers who love Lego lightsabers.

  • Ahsoka

    (2023 – Present) [Sci-Fi Fantasy] – With all the action of a Star Wars movie, Ahsoka shines the light on Rosario Dawson’s titular Jedi and proves why she’s one of the best characters in the franchise.

  • The Mandalorian

    (2019 – Present) [Sci-Fi Fantasy] – The Mandalorian was the first Disney+ success story when it came to original shows, and brought legions of new fans into the Star Wars fold — especially with its introduction of the adorable Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.

  • Andor

    (2022) [Sci-Fi Thriller] – The live-action Star Wars shows aren’t just catered to megafans of the hit franchise, as 2022’s Andor is a gripping story of espionage and intrigue that tells a nailbiting, bingable genre story.

  • The Acolyte

    (2024) [Sci-Fi Fantasy] – Take a blast to the past with 2024’s The Acolyte, Disney’s most innovative Disney+ Star Wars show to date, which takes place centuries before any of the movies.

  • Dinosaurs

    (1991-1994) [Fantasy Sitcom] – Combining the magic of The Muppets with the humor of The Flintstones, the classic 1990s sitcom Dinosaurs still has a loyal fanbase, and Disney+ has ensured that the prehistoric hilarity it provides will never go extinct.

  • Goosebumps

    (2023-Present) [Horror Comedy] – Based on the novels by R.L. Stine, Goosebumps isn’t just for ’90s kids, as this 2023 reboot brings the spooktastic stories into the 21st century.

  • Boy Meets World

    (1993–2000) [Teen Sitcom] – The hairstyles may be ’90s but the coming-of-age adventures of Cory, Shawn, and Topanga still hold up.

  • The Muppet Show

    (1976–1981) [Comedy] – Created by visionary Jim Henson, The Muppet Show is an endlessly inventive musical extravaganza, and features a host of now-classic characters like Kermit the Frog who’re guaranteed to entertain Disney+ subscribers of all ages.

  • Glee

    (2019-2015) [Musical Sitcom] – The cultural phenomenon that made a cappella singing clubs cool again.

  • Alias

    (2001-2006) [Action Thriller] – Jennifer Garner kicks some serious butt in this action series about a CIA agent living a double life.

  • Once Upon A Time

    (2011-2018) [Fantasy Comedy] – A fractured fairytale show that takes full advantage of its access to Disney’s IP.

  • Renegade Nell

    (2024) [Historical Comedy] – If you loved Louisa Harland as Orla in the hit comedy Derry Girls, you’ll enjoy her even more as the titular musket-wielding highwaywoman in Renegade Nell.

  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians

    (2023) [Fantasy Adventure] – The Percy Jackson movies had to walk so the show could run, and this big-budget fantasy adventure series certainly does Rick Riordan’s novels justice.

  • American Born Chinese

    (2023) [Action Comedy] – Based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, American Born Chinese brings Chinese gods into the modern day, exploring often-ignored aspects of Chinese mythology in the process.

  • Hawkeye

    (2021) [Action Comedy] – Clint Barton aka Hawkeye may be the most unpopular Avenger, but his protégé Kate Barton hits a bullseye in this action-packed thrill ride.

  • Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

    (2024) [Sci-Fi Adventure] – The latest Disney+ original Star Wars series continues to expand on the universe with an adventure skewed to younger characters in this intergalactic pirate adventure.

  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

    (2025) [Action Adventure] – Disney+’s latest animated Marvel series looks at the early days of crime-fighting for Peter Parker.

If you’re looking for more streaming recommendations for Disney+, check out Screen Rant’s guides to every original Disney+ movie and best movies on Disney+.

For more streaming guides, visit our hub of all major services, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+, Max and Apple TV+.



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Everything you need to know about tuning into FireAid benefit

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Everything you need to know about tuning into FireAid benefit

Thursday’s FireAid benefit concert is the biggest of the many local events raising money for victims of L.A.’s devastating wildfires. The show, which will take place at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, counts Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and Green Day among the many headliners. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to watch and donate.

When is FireAid?

The show begins with a live broadcast at the Kia Forum at 6 p.m. PST. The Intuit Dome portion of the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Which acts are performing, and where?

At the Forum, you’ll find Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and the Black Crowes.

At the Intuit Dome, you can see Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting and Tate McRae.

Where is it streaming?

Pretty much everywhere you would watch TV. It will be broadcast live across: Apple Music and AppleTV, DirecTV, Disney+, Hulu, FanDuel, KTLA+, Max, Netflix, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Peacock, NBC News Now, Prime Video and Twitch. It’ll also stream on SiriusXM, SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Veeps, X and YouTube. iHeartRadio will host a broadcast on more than 860 radio stations and its iHeartRadio app.

If you want to make a night out of it, select AMC and Regal locations nationwide are broadcasting the event in movie theaters.

Who is producing FireAid?

The music management titans in the Azoff family, with producing partner Live Nation and operating partner the L.A. Clippers.

Where will my money go if I donate?

Donations made to FireAid will be overseen by the Annenberg Foundation, focusing on both short-term relief efforts and long-term fire prevention projects. Additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer (owners of the Clippers and the Intuit Dome and Forum) are matching all donations made during the broadcast.



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Jonas Brothers Are Teaming With Disney For a New Holiday Movie

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Jonas Brothers Are Teaming With Disney For a New Holiday Movie


The Jonas Brothers are proof you can go home again. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas announced on Tuesday (Jan. 28) that they will return to their early home at Disney for an upcoming holiday movie tentatively called Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie.

The trio revealed the news in a promo video posted by Disney+ (which will stream the film), in which the siblings pay homage to Love Actually with a bit in which they show up unannounced at someone’s home as schmaltzy holiday music plays in the background. They are, of course, holding a series of poster boards explaining their intentions, beginning with “Hi, we are the Jonas Brothers.”

After Joe reads the card aloud, Nick snaps at him, “No! Don’t say it! The whole point is you don’t say… you just let it… let them read it.” As the snow keeps falling, they try another take in which they smile and start dropping the news after reminding viewers which brother is which.

“Sorry to bother you,” they explain. “But we’re making a Christmas movie… coming out this holiday season. Only on Disney+.” At press time the streamer has only said that the film is due out “later this year.” According to a description, the movie will find the brothers facing a “series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.”

The brothers will co-produce alongside writers/producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (This Is Us), with Oscar winner Jessica Yu (Quiz Lady) slated to direct.

The team-up with Disney is a full-circle moment for the guys, who signed with Disney’s Hollywood Records in 2007 and made their TV debut that year on the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana alongside Miley Cyrus. Their film debut came a year later in the Disney Channel music movie Camp Rock, in which they co-starred with Demi Lovato; they were back in 2010 for Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. They also had their own show on the channel called Jonas and released three albums on Hollywood Records, their 2007 self-titled debut for the label, followed by 2008’s A Little Bit Longer and 2009’s Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

The group split in 2013 and went on hiatus until their reunion in 2019 for the album Happiness Begins, which featured the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Sucker,” which was their first chart-topping song. The trio released their sixth studio album, The Album, in 2023.

Grammy-nominated Justin Tranter will be the executive music producer and will write original songs for the movie.

Check out the Jonas Brothers holiday movie promo bit below.



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Heart attack symptom that appears ‘weeks before’ as Flog It star dies

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Heart attack symptom that appears ‘weeks before’ as Flog It star dies


A doctor has revealed the heart attack symptom he claims can emerge weeks before the onset of the condition, in light of the tragic death of Flog It star Michael Baggott.

The beloved BBC personality was hospitalised last year after suffering a stroke in October. He was receiving treatment as an inpatient when he passed away.

A statement released on the antiques expert’s social media reads: “Heartbroken to [share] that Michael died yesterday in hospital of a heart attack following a stroke in October. He was a dearly loved son, brother, nephew and uncle who will be deeply and profoundly missed. There will be a memorial service in the coming weeks, the details of which will be shared here.”

Cardiac health expert Dr Muhammad Siyab Panhwar, known online as Dr Siyab, has now taken to social media to highlight a little-known symptom that can indicate a heart attack is weeks away. In a TikTok video, he explained: “Did you know that when patients come into the emergency room with a heart attack, their symptoms have often been going on for as long as two weeks and didn’t necessarily just start?”

Dr Siyab said stuttering chest pain was a “very important” warning sign because it can signal an imminent heart attack. He said that while popular culture often depicts heart attacks as being sudden and without warning, “the reality is, that’s not always the case.

“What will typically happen is that, before they have their heart attack, people will start having symptoms a couple [of] weeks prior.”

And while pain that comes and goes can be an indicator of a coming heart attack, it’s not just pain that propsective patients should be wary of. “It could be pressure on your chest, it could be numbness that radiates down your left jaw, and remember, women can have many, many different symptoms compared to men,” Dr Siyab added.

For women, the list of potential heart attack harbingers extends to shortness of breath, nausea, indigestion, back pain and fatigue. “The important thing about these symptoms is that there is a very specific pattern, typically, to these symptoms, and it’s a stuttering pattern, meaning it comes on and it goes away,” he added.

USC Arcadia adds that early indications of an impending heart attack might include persistent or intermittent pain, upper body discomfort in areas like the shoulders, neck and jaw, and light-headedness.

In December, Michael told fans he had been left bed bound at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham for five weeks following a stroke. In a video shared on social media, he said he had been given barely any water and was “dying of thirst”. In an emotional video, he said: “It’s been a week now and I’ve been able to take fluids for two days. I was left without any water at all and have become badly dehydrated.”

But just after his update, he said that he was in a “happier” mindset and was feeling “more hopeful” after becoming hydrated. Speaking to fans, he commented: “Hydration at last, Radio 3 blaring and slightly happier, slightly more hopeful. Thank you for everybody who either came or sent a message. Hopefully the way back starts now.”



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Kendall Jenner Answers ‘What Is Love’ in Playful Tory Burch Video

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Kendall Jenner Answers ‘What Is Love’ in Playful Tory Burch Video


Kendall Jenner is responding to one of the most important questions that today’s youth grapples with. The model, who is the face of Tory Burch’s latest fragrance Sublime, appeared in its newest advertisement. The ad video was posted on the brand’s social media page and saw the star in chic fit as she answered “the eternal question: What is love?” Moreover, her in-depth answer proved that she knows much about love. 

Kendall Jenner gets candid about love in Tory Burch fragrance video

On Tuesday, Tory Burch shared an ad campaign for its latest fragrance, Sublime, featuring Kendall Jenner. The model got candid when answering the question — “What is love?” The video documented her playful personality and romantic fit as she posed confidently for the cameras while carefully holding the Sublime fragrance sculpture. It seems like the reality star gave her fans the perfect gift idea ahead of Valentine’s Day. 

Jenner defined love in several terms. She called the concept “mysterious,” “divine,” “powerful,” “exquisite,” and “infinite.” The 818 Tequila founder ended her answer with a nod to the brand and said, “Love is everything… Love is Sublime.”

For the fragrance’s ad campaign, Jenner wore a red strapless tank top over a pink slip top. The red and pink offered the perfect complement to the campaign’s romantic vibe as well as the supermodel’s definition of love. She paired it with a black figure-hugging mini skirt and matching boots. It looks like the video was shot a while back, given Tory Burch shared a behind-the-scenes look into the shoot in August 2024. 

The brand’s shoot happened when Kendall Jenner still had long tresses, as compared to the bob hairdo she has now. Keeping her hair open, the model opted for a bold glam, including a mauve lip, rosy blush, and arched eyebrows. 

The Tory Burch ad campaign saw the reality TV icon posing while holding a bigger version of the bottle. In one clip, she held it over her shoulders, and in another, she put it around her waist. The video also showed her holding heart-shaped posters while smiling flirtily at the cameras. 

Previously, Kendall Jenner told Cosmetics Business about what she thought of the fragrance. She said, “Sublime is beautiful, it is sexy, it is confident.” Aiming to align with designers who felt right to her, the model confessed that this campaign “felt natural and organic.”




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‘Late Show’ Fans Thank Stephen Colbert For ‘Saving Their Sanity’ Amid Trump’s Second Term

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‘Late Show’ Fans Thank Stephen Colbert For ‘Saving Their Sanity’ Amid Trump’s Second Term

The Late Show viewers have thanked Stephen Colbert for making them laugh and “saving their sanity” amid President Donald Trump‘s return to the White House.

On Tuesday’s (January 28) show, the late-night host addressed Trump’s latest presidential orders, including an attempt to freeze all federal grants, which could have devastating consequences on non-profit organizations.

Colbert mimicked Trump, saying, “Oh, they’re all gonna be fine, folks, don’t you worry about it. I have a lot of experience in non-profits. In fact, all my casinos did ‘non’ make a profit.”

The comedian was referencing Trump’s Atlantic City casinos, many of which filed for bankruptcy before eventually being shut down or sold off.

Colbert went on to say that freezing federal grants could affect homeless shelters, financial aid for college students, and state aid for disaster reconstruction, “so, it’s pretty horrible… and illegal.”

He then pointed to a comment from Sen. Chuck Schumer, who noted, “Congress approved these investments and they are not optional, they are the law.”

Colbert again delivered his Trump impression, saying, “Sorry, Chuck, but I fought the law and the ‘me’ won. I ate the beef on a big bun… sorry, I got hungry half-way through that verse and I went to Burger Town.”

Fans jumped into the YouTube comments to praise Colbert and thank him for keeping them sane, with one viewer writing, “Stephen you are saving my mental health.”

“Thank you Stephen. The amount of news headlines I saw today just make me so sick and p***** off I don’t even think we’re going to last another month,” said another.

Another added, “Thank goodness for you and your fellow night hosts -you are saving our sanity.”

“Thanks Stephen…for the needed laughs of course, but also for making viewers aware of each day’s key Trump travesties. Many people can’t stomach the direct news version,” wrote one commenter.

“Without Stephen, I couldn’t stomach the current news cycle,” said another.

You can watch Colbert’s full opening monologue in the video above and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Weeknights, 11:35/10:35c, CBS




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Meta Offers Up to $300,000 For Exclusive Instagram Reels

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It pays to be TikTok famous—Meta is trying to lure popular TikTok content creators away from TikTok towards Instagram with high-paying deals for exclusive Reels.

Business Insider reported on Monday that Meta is offering some creators with more than one million TikTok followers compensation of up to $50,000 per month for exclusive short-form content posted to Instagram Reels, Meta’s version of TikTok.

According to the leaked contracts, the payouts range from $50,000 per month for six months, for a total of $300,000 at the higher end, to $2,500 per month over six months, for a total of $15,000 at the lower end. There are tiers in between offering $25,000, $15,000, and $5,000 per month.

Related: Meta Is Building AI That Can Write Code Like a Mid-Level Engineer, According to Mark Zuckerberg

But there is a catch: the contracts have exclusivity agreements that range from posting up to 10 Reels exclusively on Instagram every month to keeping videos exclusively on the platform for at least three months.

With the deals, Meta is hoping that the uptick in exclusive content on Instagram incentivizes a creator’s audience to migrate over from TikTok to watch their Reels.

On the creator side, the money is a draw — though it might not be a strong enough pull for everyone. According to ZipRecruiter, influencers in the U.S. make an average annual income of about $58,000 or $27.85 per hour. TikTok influencers have pay that varies widely, with top influencers receiving between two to four cents per 1,000 views through the TikTok Creator Fund.

“Some clients are taking [the deal] because the money is good for them, and I’ve seen some clients pass,” one talent manager told BI. They said that the exclusivity and requirements to post frequently made the deal “untenable” for some of their clients.

Exclusivity in influencer partnerships isn’t a new concept. Brands like luxury fashion marketplace Farfetch have asked creators to agree to a 48-hour competitor exclusivity window when creators promote their products.

Meta is working hard to sign creators up for these contracts and even launched an additional “Breakthrough Bonus” initiative last week to pay TikTok creators new to Facebook or Instagram up to $5,000 within three months for Reels content.

“Meta is being really bullish on locking these in,” another talent manager told BI.

Meta’s push into short-form content arrives as TikTok’s fate remains unclear. TikTok faced legislation forcing it to separate from its parent company ByteDance or face a ban in the U.S. by January 19. Though President Donald Trump granted it an extension to find a buyer, and anyone from Kevin O’Leary to Microsoft are reportedly in talks to buy it, TikTok has yet to sign a deal.

Inside the terms of a $50,000-per-month deal

According to BI, Meta has sent an offer totaling $300,000 over six months to several select content creators. It’s not certain when the deal starts and who received it.

As part of the deal, creators must post at least 10 new Instagram Reels per month and keep each one exclusively on Instagram for three months from the time of posting. Each video must be at least 15 seconds long but no longer than three minutes, and creators must share two of them per month as Instagram stories.

Related: YouTube Takes on TikTok With New Tools: ‘You Can Build a Business’

This contract says that the creator has to post twice a month on TikTok or YouTube promoting their Instagram Reels and asking their audience to follow them on Instagram, plus post 25% more on Reels than TikTok or any other short-form video platform. So five on Instagram for every one on TikTok.

Instagram could also advertise a creator’s Reels content on TikTok through paid ads, as part of the contract.

Inside the terms of a $15,000-per-month deal

According to BI, the $15,000-per-month offer has been sent to several creators. It requires them to post eight new Reels per month that are at least 15 seconds but no longer than three minutes.

The content has to be exclusive to Instagram for at least three months from the time of posting, just as with the $50,000-per-month contract.

Creators have to post more content to Instagram than they do to any other platform, including TikTok, X, and YouTube, though the exact percentage isn’t specified in this contract.

Related: Shorter Videos Are In Demand. Here’s How Different Social Media Platforms Are Reacting.



This story originally appeared on Entrepreneur

Honda recalling 295,000 Acura and Honda Pilot vehicles over engine issue

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Honda recalling 295,000 Acura and Honda Pilot vehicles over engine issue


Honda will recall 294,612 vehicles in the US to fix an issue that may cause engines to stall or suffer a loss of power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

The recall affects certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles.

Honda will recall 294,612 vehicles in the US to fix an issue that may cause engines to stall or suffer a loss of power. REUTERS

A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, the US auto safety regulator said.

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge, it said.



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Pray NYC never meets the deadline to close Rikers

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Pray NYC never meets the deadline to close Rikers

With every contract City Hall signs for new jails to replace Rikers, the completion date gets further and further away.

Of course, the hare-brained “close Rikers” scheme never made sense, and the sooner the politicians see sense and shift to rebuilding Rikers, the better.

The latest sign: a $3.8 billion deal that extends the completion date for the Chinatown jail to 2032.

This, after the latest contracts for buildings in Queens and The Bronx pushed construction timelines back to 2031; the complete date for a Brooklyn jail is now 2029.

And these projects almost never actually finish remotely on time; at best, expect them to finish years late.

Yet the “plan “vision” to close Rikers and build a smaller jail in each of four boroughs, which passed in 2019, envisioned shutting the island complex by 2027, just two years from now.

So: Five years in, the plan is five years behind; wonder where it’ll be in another five.

Fact is, no community wants a jail in its neighborhood, and with good reason: Neighborhoods are no place for jails.

And the de Blasio-era plan siting them there had huge other problems, too.

Above all else, the four new jails would be able to hold only about 4,000 inmates — a far cry from Rikers’ 15,000.

In 1990, the inmate population soared to 21,000.

As recently as 2017 it was 9,400, though with soft-on-crime politicians, judges and prosecutors handing out get-out-of-jail free cards, particularly during COVID, it now stands at about 6,000.

Yet failing to jail perps has already sent crime soaring (major felonies were up 30% last year over 2019).

More thugs need to be behind bars — not fewer of them.

Trouble is, neighborhoods are already fuming over the planned (but too small!) the new lockups; any attempt to make them bigger will have folks out in the streets with pitchforks (or leaving Gotham altogether).

The wild price tag — originally a whopping $8.7 billion price tag, but now almost twice that — is another problem.

The city (like the state) already faces monster budget gaps in coming years; it doesn’t need to incur more debt for on a crazy project no one (save delusional progressives) wants.

Yes, Rikers needs work. But that doesn’t mean it should be closed and replaced with too-small, inappropriate facilities in neighborhoods that understandably oppose them — and at an astronomical cost.

Fixing Rikers, rather than replacing it, has always made far more sense.

Mayor Eric Adams’ spokesperson, Liz Garcia, says City Hall “remains committed” to closing Rikers but acknowledged that doing so by the 2027 deadline is unlikely.

Again, it’s not remotely possible: No replacements will be online then.

When are the progs going to face reality, admit the whole project is a farce and focus on simply fixing the jail complex we have?

Meanwhile, New Yorkers should keep their fingers crossed that the deadlines for the new jails keep slipping — forever.



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Can easyJet rocket like the IAG share price?

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Can easyJet rocket like the IAG share price?


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The IAG (LSE: IAG) share price has soared over the last year, rocketing 110%. In contrast to this, easyJet (LSE: EZJ) shares have slumped 6%. The performance gap continues. Over the last month, IAG is up another 7%, while easyJet is down 12%.

This divergence raises an intriguing question. Can IAG maintain its momentum, or is easyJet now the better recovery play?

Both airlines are benefitting from a post-pandemic travel resurgence. However, IAG has raced ahead, which I put down to its premium offering, robust demand for long-haul flights and stronger transatlantic business. It also has greater pricing power due to its flagship brand, British Airways, and its ownership of Iberia and Aer Lingus.

One FTSE 100 airline is flying, the other is grounded

Meanwhile, easyJet has faced cost pressures, including fuel prices, wages and air traffic control issues. As a budget carrier, it struggles to pass higher costs to customers without denting demand.

Another key difference is financial resilience. IAG has higher operating margins of 13%, nearly double easyJet’s 7%, indicating superior efficiency. Yet despite their markedly different performance, both companies look relatively cheap.

IAG’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is just 7.6, roughly half the FTSE average. EasyJet also looks cheap, trading on a multiple of eight times earnings. However, IAG’s stronger margins and momentum make its lower P/E look like more of an opportunity.

There’s one big issue though. IAG still has net debt of around €6bn. It’s steadily whittling that down but it remains a burden. By contrast, easyJet has a net cash position of £181m, giving it more of a safety net and greater flexibility to invest in its offering.

Neither stock is a strong income play. easyJet’s trailing dividend yield of 2.4% beats IAG’s 0.77%. However, IAG is restoring dividends rapidly, with a forecast yield of 2% this year, narrowing the gap with easyJet’s predicted 2.9%.

Both value stocks have their charms 

Despite recent underperformance, easyJet’s shares have plenty of scope to recover. The airline is expanding its holiday business, providing more stable revenue streams. It also has a strong brand and could benefit if European consumer confidence lifts.

If easyJet can improve its cost control and benefit from ongoing travel demand, its shares could take off. The budget airline sector remains highly competitive, but easyJet’s balance sheet strength gives it some breathing space.

Meanwhile, IAG continues to benefit from high-margin business travel and transatlantic demand, positioning it well for future growth. With the airline industry in recovery mode, both stocks could fly.

I’m a little nervous about buying easyJet. I almost took the plunge last summer but given subsequent share price volatility, I’m glad I resisted. Momentum is a powerful force, and right now, IAG has it. While I wouldn’t expect the shares to double in value this year too, there may be more to come. Of the two, I think IAG appears the stronger pick for investors to consider today.



This story originally appeared on Motley Fool

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