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
Forecasters flag “dangerously hot conditions” across Nevada, California, and Arizona, urging residents to ditch caffeine and stay hydrated. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme‑heat alert that could send thermometers soaring past 115 °F in parts of the Southwest. Officials say anyone reaching for a steaming cup of joe could unknowingly speed up dehydration—bad … Read more
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