The 2025 BMW M5 weighs a hefty 5390 pounds, and in an interview with Top Gear, the M division's boss said the hybrid system accounts for 882 pounds. BMW defended the move, arguing that the weight penalty wasn't too much more than a standard hybrid system but with better performance gains.

New BMW M5's Plug-In-Hybrid System Weighs a Whopping 882 Pounds

Los Angeles, CA

The US Sun

MARK Harmon has been spotted out and about, and the NCIS star looked almost unrecognizable ahead of his Freaky Friday 2 role. The actor, known for playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the CBS crime drama, kept it casual amid a major heatwave in Los Angeles. The NCIS actor donned a red button-down shirt and dark-colored […]

Mark Harmon, 72, looks completely different from NCIS days as star seen out in LA ahead of Freaky Friday 2 casting

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Ferona Jose

Spirit Airlines just announces new flight deals, starting at only $21 to famous destinations like Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Portland. They are dedicated to offering lowest flights rates possible.

Spirit Airlines Announces $21 Flights to These Budget-Friendly Destinations

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

The 2025 Bentley Continental GT has been fully revealed, with the Speed model's plug-in-hybrid V-8 powertrain producing 771 horsepower. The PHEV's 25.9-kWh battery is estimated to provide more than 30 miles of electric-only range. Both the coupe (GT) and convertible (GTC) body styles will be launched at the same time.

2025 Bentley Continental GT Plug-In Hybrid Is Heavier but Mightier

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L.A. TACO

Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

It may only happen once or twice in all the years that you're driving, but sooner or later you're going to have a flat tire. And it's inevitably going to happen at an inconvenient time, at a place far from your driveway or parking garage, and too far from a gas station or tire store for you to limp your car in for help. Which means that you're going to have to change that flat tire yourself. Not to worry: you can do it, even if you've never done it before. (Assuming your car has a spare tire; many new cars don't these days.) Just follow the five simple steps in the accompanying video clips to see how to change a flat tire quickly and safely.

How to Change a Flat Tire Quickly and Safely

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Kentucky State

J. Souza

"Don't post your cruise booking reservation number online!" That's the message anyone who has booked a cruise should take to heart. A Kentucky family's dream vacation aboard Carnival Cruise Line turned into a nightmare after their $15,000 cruise was unexpectedly cancelled just two days before departure.

Carnival Issues Statement After Woman's $15,000 Cruise Cancelled Over Social Media Mistake

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Utah State

USAYE!

Innovasis Inc. and its top brass have agreed to shell out a whopping $12 million to make amends for some shady practices in a case that underscores the critical importance of ethics in the medical device industry.

$12M Settlement Exposes Spinal Device Maker's Kickback Scandal

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

“Go home,” posts reader after reader. The comment streams of my articles about the migrants have a common refrain: “You’re not welcome here.” And much, much worse. I’ve had to shut down the comments on some of my articles due to downright hostile remarks. It occurred to me, however, that the migrants probably aren’t reading American news, which is published in English. Immigrant rights and housing advocate Amy Beck confirmed my suspicions. “No, I don't think they're aware because the majority don't speak English and don't follow local Denver news,” Beck said in an email. ”It's also not something I've ever mentioned to them. It's not important to me to point out haters. I'm usually talking with them about services and their rights. Also just helping them along their path. I've never discussed haters with them unless haters physically show up in a camp and we have to deal with them firsthand.”

Opinion: Anti-migrant comments, not limited to Denver, fall upon deaf ears

South Carolina State

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One of the many traditions steeped in the South Carolina Lowcountry history is the bottle tree. Over the centuries, the Gullah culture of our sea islands has lent many legends and superstitions to the rest of the Lowcountry and beyond, and the belief in spirits is one of them.

Lowcountry Legend: The story of the blue bottle tree

Rimac, the electric-hypercar maker that merged with Bugatti in 2021, has a new autonomous-driving venture called Verne. Verne's vehicle is a fully autonomous pod with seating for two that uses self-driving tech from Mobileye. The first Verne robotaxi service is set to launch in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2026 before spreading...

Hypercar Maker Rimac Reveals the Fully Autonomous Verne Robotaxi

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

As the parent of four- and six-year-olds, I know all too well how important it is to have a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner on hand, especially for my vehicles. Spilled drinks, the occasional spit-up, and other questionable stains that end up on car seats and carpets are no match for these handy little machines.

Tested: The Best Portable Upholstery Cleaners for 2024

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2025 Audi e-tron GT Gets a Makeover, Now Makes up to 912 HP

The 2025 Audi e-tron GT receives superficial changes as well as upgrades to its battery and powertrains. Along with a larger 97.0-kWh battery, output increases throughout...

2025 Audi e-tron GT Gets a Makeover, Now Makes up to 912 HP

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