The sixth‑generation hot hatch leaves assembly lines for good, sparking a last‑minute rush among fans worldwide. Honda has confirmed the curtain is falling on the Civic Type R, the track‑ready compact that has defined affordable performance for nearly three decades. The move, announced in Tokyo this week, finalizes what many enthusiasts feared: after the 2025 model year, … Read more
Michigan facility eyes a late-2025 comeback, backed by a $1.52 billion federal loan that could reshape America’s clean-energy mix The once-shuttered Palisades nuclear plant in Covert Township, Michigan, is on track to fire up again after a three-year pause. If regulators give the green light, the reborn reactor could single-handedly triple the nation’s nuclear output … Read more
Regulators clear the US460 design, opening the door to cleaner power and — perhaps — life after oil. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has signed off on NuScale Power’s US460 small modular reactor (SMR), a decision that positions the Oregon‑based company to build the first plant of its kind in the United States. If a customer … Read more
The retailer will shut 66 more locations in 2025, pour cash into tech‑heavy remodels, and add smaller luxury outposts as it races to stay relevant. Shoppers who grew up meeting “under the big red star” might be wondering, is my local Macy’s next? The 166‑year‑old chain confirmed it will close 66 “under‑productive” stores early next … Read more
The German sports‑car icon has quietly built a compact hydrogen engine that rivals its legendary gas units—raising the stakes for the entire zero‑emission landscape. Porsche just signaled that battery power alone won’t define clean performance. Its engineers have slipped a next‑generation hydrogen engine under the hood of a 911‑sized prototype, promising V8 muscle without tailpipe … Read more
Aluminum can and iron box hide nearly 600 coins now valued at more than $340,000. Two weekend hikers thought they were just stopping for lunch in the Podkrkonoší Mountains—until a rust‑flecked can and a dented iron box poking out of the soil changed everything. Inside lay jewelry, artifacts, and 598 gold coins dated between 1808 and 1915. Museum … Read more
Network shake‑up raises worries about holiday parcels and could inch national shipping prices higher United Parcel Service will cut about 2 % of its global workforce and close 73 U.S. facilities after trimming the volume it handles for Amazon by more than half. Executives say the drastic move, announced during last quarter’s earnings call, will make … Read more
New rules spell out exactly when to flick on your lights—and the penalties for keeping them off. New York’s Department of Transportation has tightened the wording of its headlight statute, reinforcing that visibility is everything on the road. Whether you cruise in a brand‑new SUV with automatic lights or rent an older sedan for a weekend … Read more
Millions of customers will find doors locked on Thursday, June 19, as Chase and other major banks pause operations to honor the newest federal holiday. For the third year running, the nation’s largest financial institutions—led by JPMorgan Chase—will observe Juneteenth with a full‑day shutdown. Anyone who relies on in‑person banking has only today and tomorrow to wrap … Read more
Plus‑size retailer targets underperforming locations as it doubles down on e‑commerce. Torrid Holdings Inc. will close 180 “underperforming” stores across the United States after a rocky first quarter that saw net sales dip 4.9 percent and losses reach $7.3 million. The move, confirmed in the June 5 earnings report, aims to curb fixed costs and redirect cash toward … Read more
The Meta‑owned chat giant is rolling out a fresh call interface on iOS and Android, promising faster connections, easier number entry and fewer taps to jump back to your messages. Millions who rely on WhatsApp for daily voice and video conversations will notice the difference right away: a keypad pops up inside the app, a … Read more
Beverage spin‑off ends just 18 months after launch, leaving customers in Illinois and Texas wondering what comes next. The fast‑food giant has confirmed that every CosMc’s branch—its short‑lived coffee‑and‑cool‑drinks experiment—will shut down during June 2025. Regulars who grabbed turmeric lattes or galaxy lemonades will have to look elsewhere, as McDonald’s refocuses on its core menu and drive‑thru … Read more
The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies early next year, closing a 230‑year chapter in American pocket change. After decades of debate, the humble penny is finally bowing out. Rising metal prices, digital payments, and millions of idle coins stuck in jars convinced officials that the cost of making the one‑cent piece—about 3.7 cents per coin—no … Read more
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will close eight additional company‑owned restaurants this year after quietly shutting six in the first quarter, trimming a U.S. footprint that once felt untouchable. The move, confirmed by chief financial officer Todd Wilson, highlights the pressure facing mid‑tier chains as diners split their dollars between bargain menus and trendy upstarts. First things … Read more
The agency’s social media reminder ends confusion as REAL ID enforcement nears. Since May 7, 2025, every U.S. flyer has needed a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or state ID to pass domestic airport security. This week the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hammered the message home, telling travelers—politely but firmly—that a Costco membership card will not get them through the … Read more
With gold flirting with $3,300 an ounce, a little‑known stone called jadeite is shattering records, fetching millions for a single necklace and reshaping the precious‑metals pecking order. Jadeite, the rarer cousin of common jade, now tops every list of luxury minerals. Collectors, jewelers, and investors are scrambling for the vibrant green gem, whose price per … Read more
Pittsburgh’s Parkway Center will soon lose its last major anchor, forcing shoppers and pharmacy patients to search for new options before summer ends. For thousands of Green Tree and Banksville residents, Giant Eagle has been the “quick stop” for groceries, prescriptions, and a friendly chat since 1984. Now the store’s lights will go dark on June 28, … Read more
Crisp cherry fizz returns this summer as the soda maker courts nostalgic taste buds and keeps Diet Coke in the spotlight. Diet Cherry Coke, the first flavor spinoff of Diet Coke back in 1986, is headed back to U.S. shelves with retro‑themed cans and zero sugar. The company says the comeback will be “for a limited time,” yet … Read more
The software flaw could dim visibility, but a free over‑the‑air update is on the way. Kia is pulling back roughly 82,000 2025‑model K5 cars after discovering that the front parking lights may flicker or fail, a fault that could cut nighttime visibility and raise the chance of a crash, according to a notice published this week … Read more
A Pennsylvania family cleaning out Grandpa’s house stumbled on history—and an $18.9 million payday. The gold piece, authenticated as a 1933 Double Eagle, is expected to ignite a global bidding war that could set a new coin record.The safe had sat unopened for decades. When relatives cracked it open, they found old deeds, war medals—and a … Read more