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BMW offers two matte colors for the G87 M2: a Frozen Portimao Blue and a Frozen Pure Grey. The latter was just spotted on a 2024 G87 M2 at the BMW of Morristown, in New Jersey. After some initial criticism regarding the color palette, BMW expanded the color lineup in 2023 with the addition of Frozen Portimao Blue and Frozen Pure Grey. The current color palette for the 2024 model year includes Toronto Red, Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Zandvoort Blue and Brooklyn Grey. Now if you’re willing to wait for the 2025 models, then the BMW M2 received a multitude of fresh colors: Portimao Blue, Vegas Red, Sao Paulo Yellow, Skyscraper Grey, Java Green, Voodoo Blue, Twilight Purple, and Grigio Telesto.

2024 BMW M2 in Frozen Pure Grey Lands at Dealerships

The first dedicated EV from Mercedes-Benz AMG is in the works. Set to debut late in 2025, the EV will be based on AMG's AMG.EA platform. The EV will be a large, super-sleek, four-door hatchback. Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its...

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV spied again

As part of the newly created BMW Protection Driving Experience concept, 24 interested parties, including special units from the government institutions of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, tested BMW’s unique Protection vehicles. BMW has been offering security vehicles for over 45 years. The event saw a total participation of approximately 50 people, including BMW representatives from the mentioned countries and their authorized dealers.

BMW XM is an Emergency Vehicle for 7 Series Protection Cars

The BMW X5, now in its fourth generation, is one of BMW’s most popular cars worldwide, and it pioneered the crossover segment for the brand. The generations include the E53, E70, F15, and the current G05. Each generation of the BMW X5 has its own strengths and weaknesses, making it common for potential buyers to ask: Which BMW X5 generation should I buy? In our opinion, the BMW X5 (E70) will always be a solid choice, with some caveats.

BMW X5 (E70): Timeless Design, Great Handling, and Efficient Diesel Engines

Alongside the efficiency benefits of electric cars compared to their gas-powered counterparts, the levels of performance that these new powertrains manage to unlock have taken the automotive industry to all-new heights. While overall top speed isn't always the focus of EVs, the acceleration is where the biggest gains have been made.

Top 10 Mainstream Electric Cars With The Fastest 0-60 MPH Times

Kissimmee, FL

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Akeena

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

The refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer debuted this past February, and has since entered production at the Chicago Assembly plant, alongside its luxurious counterpart, the Lincoln Aviator. With deliveries of both of those updated models already underway, it was only a matter of time before the 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility debuted as the law enforcement-focused version of the Explorer, and now, that’s precisely what has happened.

2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Officially Debuts

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Over the last five years, various automotive manufacturers have gone into overdrive with their hybrids and EVs. This is due to many reasons, with people wanting to limit the emissions from their vehicles or saving money on fuel costs. When it comes to hybrids, people can get the best of both worlds with excellent fuel economy with the help of a battery while still housing a gasoline-powered engine to give that extra grit. There's one characteristic that most hybrids share, and that's reliability. While there are hundreds of different SUV hybrid configurations around the world, one here in America has the highest reliability among its American cousins.

The Most Reliable American Hybrid SUV In 2024

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Los Angeles, CA

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Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Alameda, CA

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The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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BMW iX1 vs. BMW iX3: A Comprehensive Comparison of Two European Electric SUVs

BMW’s electric vehicle lineup continues to expand, offering a range of options tailored to different needs and preferences. Among these, the BMW iX1 (U11) and the...

BMW iX1 vs. BMW iX3: A Comprehensive Comparison of Two European Electric SUVs

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