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DRIVERS have been advised to carry out a crucial check after windshields were shattered on a highway.

The car owners are now out of pocket by $100s due to someone else’s mistake.

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One car had its windshield damaged after a wheel became loose on another vehicle on Highway 280 (file photo)[/caption]

A number of vehicles were damaged after a tire became loose on Wednesday morning on Highway 280 in Cupertino, California, the Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) said.

Fire crews responded to a car crash at around 10.34am which was caused by the loose tire, on I-280 near Foothill Expressway.

Officials said the tire broke off and became separated from a vehicle which was travelling south.

It then bounced across into the northbound lane where it hit another vehicle.

Other vehicles were also damaged while the drivers were taking action to avoid the tire.

The exact number of cars damaged has not by specified by the SCCFD.

One vehicle had its windshield cracked after it was hit by the tire.

There were no serious injuries reported, according to the SCCFD.

In light of the incident, the SCCFD has issued a list of reminders for drivers to remain safe in similar accidents.

• Maintain your vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, especially for tires, brakes, and suspension.
• Expect the unexpected. Stay alert and drive defensively.
• Leave space. Following distance gives you time to react to sudden hazards.
• Pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles using sirens and lights — it’s the law and ignoring it delays their arrival to emergencies.
• Stay focused. When passing an accident scene, keep your eyes on the road. Distraction puts everyone at risk.

The cost of replacing your windshield can vary enormously due to a variety of factors, such as location, the extent of the damage and your model of vehicle, according to the AAA.

However, the average cost of completely replacing a windshield is between $350-$550, according to Forbes.

However, you can expect to pay a lot more if you own a luxury vehicle with rare parts.

Prices can also vary due to the state or city you are based in.

The advice is to shop around for the best deal.

Most windshield damage can be repaired if you act quickly.

However, the following signs indicate that you may need to replace your windshield as soon as possible, the AAA says.

• Cracks are deep set and larger than 3 inches in length
• You have multiple cracks on your windshield that obscure your vision
• Your windshield is more than 5 years old, and simple repair solutions aren’t as effective

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Luckily, no one was seriously injured in the accident (file photo)[/caption]

IT’S National Donut Day today.

And if you’re a fan of the sweet treat, there are some epic deals to take advantage of.

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Dunkin’ Donuts have some epic deals for customers on National Donut Day – June 6[/caption]

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Krispy Kreme will also be joining in on the donut fun with some amazing promotions[/caption]

Both Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme are using the occasion to give back to customers, with the former offering a free classic donut with any beverage purchase (at participating locations).

There’s also some limited edition Dunkin’ bits on sale – including a merch collaboration with Stoney Clover Lane – with some stores selling single donuts in bags created in partnership with the brand.

Among the other offerings available online from Friday at 10am, there’ll be an adorable double-sided donut-themed pouch for $78.

And, cashing in on the popular bag charm trend at the moment, there’ll be two bag charms – an iced coffee and a donut – available for $48 each, as well as some patches you can use to accessorize your clothes for $18 each.

But you don’t need to worry about missing out if you prefer Krispy Kreme donuts to Dunkin’.

All day on Friday they will be giving out free donuts, with no purchase necessary.

Another epic deal includes the option to buy a dozen of the Original Glazed Doughnuts for $2 when you buy any other dozen at full price.

On Saturday, the chain will begin their new promotion – called the 14 Days of Original Glazed.

As part of the deal, from June 7 to 20, members of the Krispy Kreme rewards program will be able to get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $9.99.

And on June 13, all customers can get 12 of the original glazed option for just 13 cents.

National Donut Day was established by The Salvation Army back in 1938, to honor their ‘Donut Lassies’ and ‘Donut Girls’ who travelled to France to serve the sweet snacks to soldiers during World War I.

“National Donut Day is a time to remember the lasting impact of a unique piece of history and to honor the heroic men and women who have served our country,” Merle Heatwole, The Salvation Army’s national commander, said in a statement.

The charity will also distribute donuts to army veterans across the U.S.

Other National Donut Day deals are active in Casey’s, where reward program members can get a donut for $1, and Graeter’s, where you can get a free donut with any coffee purchase on June 6.

SEAN “Diddy” Combs has made a bizarre complaint about how he’s being depicted by the courtroom sketch artist at his ongoing sex trafficking trial.

In court, the music mogul has worn sweaters and neutral colors and has noticeably grayer hair, a far cry from the flashy photos seen at red carpet events.

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Combs looks much different than he used to when appearing at red carpet events[/caption]

The request took place during a lunch break on Thursday before the jury had been seated.

“Soften me up a bit, you’re making me look like a koala bear,” Combs’ told court sketch artist Jane Rosenberg.

The sketch artist told Reuters that this isn’t the first time someone has complained about their courtroom sketch.

Earlier this year, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told Rosenberg he looked like a dog in his drawing.

Giuliani was in court over accusations he made against two election workers, falsely claiming they helped steal the 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden.

In 2023, Donald Trump Jr. asked Rosenberg to make him “look sexy” during a civil fraud case over his family‘s real estate business.

He used a courtroom sketch of Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy.

The sketch went viral online and Rosenberg said the president’s son told her that it made the former entrepreneur look like a “superstar.”

“I said, ‘That’s fake,'” Rosenberg told Reuters at the time.

“It doesn’t look anything like him, doesn’t look anything like Sam Bankman-Fried … and there’s no one in the courtroom drawing that.”

Rosenberg has been documenting Combs’ trial in Manhattan federal court, which bans the use of photos and video recordings.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

EX TALKS

Combs’ ex-girlfriend, using the pseudonym “Jane,” took the stand on Thursday to talk about their relationship.

The woman said she fell “head over heels” for Combs after first meeting in late 2020.

“He was really charming, really nice, and I was already drawn to him pretty instantly,” Jane told jurors.

The witness said Combs pursued her and used the nicknames “Bert” and “Ernie” after the Sesame Street characters for each other’s contact names.

Jane, a single mother, said Combs flew her out for her birthday in 2021.

“I told him that my birthday was coming up, and he was super excited and said we should go on an island getaway,” she said.

Jane said that as she spent more time with Combs, he allegedly began giving her more drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy, molly, and ketamine.

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He’s been seen in court wearing neutral colors and sweaters[/caption]

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He has pleaded not guilty to all charges[/caption]

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