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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. If you’re a weird leaf blower fanatic like I am, chances are super high that you have heard of the Ego 765 CFM leaf blower. This blower has received rave reviews from everyone under the sun who has had the privilege of laying hands on it. And I am one of those people. I first tested this blower in 2022, and it has not left my side since. This Ego leaf blower is the Taylor Swift of leaf blowers right now—a popular star everyone wants to see in person.

Ego Leaf Blower Review: I Tried It, and Here’s What You Need to Know

Wasps are, for the most part, harmless. Of the 18,000 or so species in North America, only a few present a risk to humans. The rest help keep insect populations like aphids and spiders in check, plus are important pollinators, helping our gardens, crops and wildlands flourish. So, just because you see a wasp doesn’t necessarily mean you have to reach for the spray can.

When Is the Best Time to Spray a Wasp Nest?

Save money and save your battery by testing your alternator with one simple tool. A faulty alternator can leave you stranded in rush hour traffic and damage your battery. If the alternator stops charging — or charges intermittently — the voltage the battery supplies the vehicle drops, and other systems may stop working or be adversely affected. If you've noticed your vehicle running low on juice, it's time to test the alternator and see if it's giving the battery what it needs.

How To Test an Alternator

A recent video asking people on the street whether they would consider buying an electric vehicle highlighted one of the biggest concerns the public has when it comes to EVs: the batteries. In the early days, the public’s concern regarding batteries was range. We recently posted an article showing why...

Tesla Cybertruck With Next-Generation 4680 Cells Experiences 2% Battery Degradation After 15,000 Miles – Cybertruck Range Falls Below 300 Miles

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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?

Stop worrying about power outages and a lack of reliable power by investing in a Bluetti AC300 or AC500 portable power station this Prime Day sale event. — The Amazon Prime Day sale is from July 16 to 17 in 2024 and there are plenty oftempting discounts available. Bluetti even has some surprises, including lead-up deals that are available from now until Prime Day.

Bluetti: The best home electric generator for reliable power 2024

Ferrari plans to offer a $7,500 annual battery subscription for its hybrid and future all-electric vehicles. The extended warranty service is intended to ease concerns about range degradation as the battery-equipped Ferrari models age, Bloomberg reports. The Italian automaker also intends for the service to maintain the resale value of these vehicles. Ferrari is currently developing a noisy prototype electric car.

Ferrari Thinks $7,500 Battery Subscription Will Help Resale Value

Oregon State

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Question: I fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. I was wondering, what do you use the rudder for in flight?. Answer: Rudder controls the side-to-side motion of the nose of the airplane—the technical term for this is yaw. To make the airplane turn (bank), the pilot moves the yoke...

What Is the Rudder Used for in Flying?

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Many of us love gardening and yard grooming, but few would say they love pulling weeds. Weed management is a nearly constant, labor-intensive activity that typically requires bending, stooping and kneeling to reach the weeds. The end result is usually a sore back, sore knees or both.

I Tried the Fiskars Deluxe Stand-Up Weeder and It Didn’t Break the Bank or My Back

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Modine Manufacturing, a 100-year-old heating and cooling systems manufacturer, has announced its new Cabin Climate System, a temperature control and heating and cooling system for the passenger cabins of commercial, off-highway and specialty EVs. The Cabin Climate System is designed to ensure “optimal passenger comfort,” and can provide immediate heating...

Modine adds EV Cabin Climate System to portfolio

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

The name of the game for Lucid CEO/CTO Peter Rawlinson has always been efficiency. The company claims that its updated Air Pure model will achieve 5 miles of driving for each kilowatt hour of energy onboard (up from 4.1 miles in earlier models), for a record 146 MPGe EPA rating. The brand’s least expensive model achieves 420 miles of range from a relatively small 84 kWh battery pack, and it does this by adapting the heat pump system first used in the impressive hyper sedan Air Sapphire, among other tweaks. Lucid is calling this “the most efficient and thus most sustainable vehicle made.”

Updated 2025 Lucid Air Pure Is The Most Efficient Production Car Ever

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Engine Ice announced the launch of Engine Ice Pure Performance Glycol-Free High-Performance Coolant, a game-changer for enthusiasts who seek unparalleled performance without the need for freeze protection. Priced at a suggested retail of $22.99, this innovative coolant is designed to deliver winning results for a wide range of vehicles. Product...

Engine Ice Pure Performance Glycol-Free High-Performance Coolant

Mark Thomas, North American training manager with U-POL, offers a summary of U-POL’s Raptor High-Temperature Coating System covering wheels, calipers, roll bars and chassis, exhaust manifolds, headers, exhaust systems and more. In case you missed the series of videos we did on the entire system, see below:. As long...

U-POL Raptor High-Heat Aerosols: The Complete System

Do you remember the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: ? Sure, the name might be cumbersome, but at some point, we just have to accept that Honda likes sticking an "e:" at the end of all of its most recent things involving electricity. If you've been around for a minute,...

Honda's New Battery Packs Can Power Your Scooter or Your Home

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How To Replace the Coolant Temperature Sensor in Your Car

If your car is overheating, smoking or otherwise running rough, it might be because your coolant temperature sensor has gone bad. Even though this can be...

How To Replace the Coolant Temperature Sensor in Your Car

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