A handful of fully driverless Model Y SUVs are now roaming South Congress, giving invited riders a glimpse of Elon Musk’s long‑promised robotaxi future for the cost of a fancy coffee. Tesla rolled out the pilot on June 22, limiting service to about a dozen vehicles, each with a safety monitor in the front seat and a geofenced five‑mile … Read more
New federal rules tighten identification at airport security, but certain card‑holders and minors still have a free pass. Starting May 7, 2025, anyone boarding a domestic flight in the United States must show an ID that meets the Real ID Act. Yet the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirms that several groups can travel with other government credentials … Read more
An unassuming village collector’s wall stash turns into one of Europe’s most surprising numismatic windfalls. In a twist worthy of a treasure‑hunt novel, more than 1,000 historic gold coins sealed inside a farmhouse wall in southwestern France have just sold for about €3.48 million ($3.5 million). The windfall caps the quiet life of Paul Narce, a modest retiree whose passion … Read more
A 25-acre site off Expressway 83 will host Peñitas Crossing, a new shopping plaza expected to reshape daily life and weekend plans in this 6,300-resident community. Peñitas may be small, but its retail ambitions are anything but. With construction slated to start June 30 and wrap by mid-2026, the town hopes to channel more than … Read more
Torrid shoppers, take note: the California-based clothing chain says as many as 180 “underperforming” locations could disappear by the end of 2025 as the brand pivots harder toward e-commerce. The announcement came during Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call, where CEO Lisa Harper framed the downsizing as a cost-cutting move designed to “accelerate digital transformation” and protect … Read more
Florida’s new ‘super speed’ law will jail extreme speeders starting July 1, 2025— tougher rules combine a $500 fine with possible jail time for first‑time offenders Florida motorists have just six weeks to adjust their driving habits before the state’s “super speed” statute takes effect on July 1, 2025. Designed to curb a growing wave of fatal crashes tied … Read more
With the familiar 1AAA000–9ZZZ999 series poised to max out in about a year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has approved a fresh alphanumeric layout that motorists will start seeing on the road by mid‑2026. The move matters because, without new combinations, the DMV would literally be unable to register another car. The upcoming … Read more
New findings in the Smackover Formation could jump‑start domestic battery supply chains and cut U.S. dependence on imported minerals. Southwestern Arkansas might soon sit at the heart of America’s clean‑tech future. Geologists estimate that brine trapped thousands of feet below the Smackover Formation contains up to 19 million tons of lithium—enough to power millions of electric vehicles … Read more
The 100‑milliliter cap that has frustrated fliers since 2006 remains in force even as new scanners promise relief, leaving travelers to juggle tiny bottles a while longer. The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that its famous 3‑1‑1 limit on carry‑on liquids will keep ruling the security line until nationwide installation of next‑generation CT scanners—likely well … Read more
YouTuber Silas turns routine land clean‑up into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime barn‑find story that has gearheads buzzing nationwide. An ordinary real‑estate deal in rural Kansas just rewrote every car‑lover’s daydream. Silas—best known for his channel Adventures Made From Scratch—picked up a long‑neglected farm, grabbed a rake, and uncovered something far more valuable than cornstalks: dozens of vintage Chevys, … Read more
Consumers could see empty shelves if separate Kroger driver and store‑staff disputes erupt into simultaneous strikes across the Midwest and South. Kroger is staring down a coordinated labor storm that could shutter delivery hubs and supermarket aisles in a matter of days. Drivers at the company’s Forest Park, Georgia, fulfillment center have already voted 96 percent to … Read more
Japan’s newest concept car swaps gears for electrons, challenging the future of every manual‑transmission holdout. Drivers who love the rhythmic dance of clutch and gear lever just got a wake‑up call. Nissan’s Hyper Tourer, revealed in Tokyo and now headed for further testing, shows how quickly electric powertrains could push traditional manuals into museum territory. The … Read more
The seventh wave of closures takes the chain past 800 shuttered locations, tightening access to neighborhood pharmacies from California to Pennsylvania. Rite Aid’s latest court notice, filed June 13 in New Jersey bankruptcy court, adds 125 stores to its closure roster, bringing the total announced since 2023 to 829. Customers in 13 states will soon find … Read more
The chain will phase out self‑serve fountains nationwide by 2026, citing theft, sanitation, and obesity concerns. For millions of Big Mac lovers, a free second splash of Coke felt as reliable as the golden arches themselves. That ritual is about to disappear: McDonald’s has confirmed that unlimited dine‑in refills will be scrapped across the United States … Read more
The surprise departure of Milan Kovac, vice president of engineering for Tesla’s humanoid robot, lands at a delicate moment for the company and its shareholders. Tesla is once again juggling high‑stakes deadlines. Kovac — the architect behind Optimus’ sensors, neural networks, and factory integration — confirmed he is leaving for family reasons after nine years at … Read more
It sounded like the ultimate lucky break: a heavy, rust‑red rock found in the fabled Maryborough goldfields that surely had to be precious metal. Instead, it became an even bigger story—and a scientific jackpot—for hobby prospector David Hole. Ever wondered how you’d react if your metal detector beeped over something heavy? In 2015 Hole took … Read more
Thousands left scrambling after carrier’s buyer opts to shutter operations across Florida and the Caribbean Silver Airways passengers woke up Tuesday to a jolt: every flight on the regional carrier is canceled, effective immediately. The airline’s prospective buyer, revealed during Chapter 11 proceedings in Florida, has decided not to keep the Fort Lauderdale‑based carrier aloft, cutting service … Read more
The state’s dealerships will hand over ready‑to‑ride metal plates at the point of sale, a shift designed to shut down widespread paper‑tag fraud. Texas drivers who buy a new or used vehicle from a dealership after July 1, 2025 will leave the lot with the same aluminum license plates they’ll use for years to come. Gone are … Read more
Researchers say slow‑moving under‑ice currents could generate a third of America’s electricity, offering remote communities reliable, diesel‑free power. The race for energy independence may have found an unlikely front‑runner: the Yukon and other Alaskan rivers that never stop flowing, even in deep winter. Scientists testing new underwater turbines believe these hidden currents could supply up … Read more
Budget‑minded brunch lovers can now find a hot‑honey chicken and waffle classic—minus the drive‑thru line—right in the freezer aisle. Walmart is betting big on nostalgia this summer, slipping a Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Breakfast Sandwich into its Bettergoods frozen lineup. Fans of KFC’s short‑lived 2018 sandwich will recognize the combo instantly—only this time it’s … Read more