Columbus, OH

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

Tesla has launched the perfect discount for car buyers just in time for the 4th of July as Americans celebrate Independence Day. Tesla will be giving anyone who is active military or a veteran, along with their spouses, a $1,000 discount on the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The discount was just launched today:

Tesla launches perfect discount just in time for 4th of July

FinanceBuzz

With soaring interest rates and high prices, you might consider buying a used car. A new study reveals a wide variety of cars to drive off the lot and which are the best five-year-old cars.

10 Used Cars Worth Buying, According to Recent Survey

In an attempt to entice existing owners with active financing plans on an EV from a competing brand, Porsche is offering up to 3 credits worth $4,500 towards a new Porsche Taycan. This offer is a part of the brand's 'Welcome to Porsche' campaign, and applies to MY24 and MY25 versions of the Taycan.

Porsche will pay $4,500 towards a new Taycan to steal customers away from Tesla, Lucid, and other competing EV brands

Kia America reported 65,929 vehicle sales in the United States in June, down 6.5% year-over-year. However, in the all-electric car segment, all signs were lit green as sales surged again. In June, Kia's all-electric car sales exceeded 5,000 units for the third consecutive time, reaching 5,738 units, according to InsideEVs's...

Kia's U.S. EV Sales More Than Doubled In June And Q2 2024

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Used cars have had ups and downs in pricing over the past few years, but they remain a generally solid alternative to paying new MSRPs. Letting someone else eat the depreciation can net buyers a great deal, but that’s only if the used car they’re buying is reliable and in good condition. Consumer Reports recently ranked the used cars to avoid with an eye on reliability and maintenance costs, and some automakers have several models on the list.

Used cars to avoid, ranked by Consumer Reports

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are both relatively affordable EVs, but both serve a slightly different audince - here's how they stack up.

Tesla Model 3 Vs. Model Y In-Depth Comparison

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

A recent Consumer Reports analysis of older used cars that dates as far back as 10 years ago was recently released by CR analysts who say that their current picks are “…the ones we’d recommend to our friends and family members,” ―all under $20,000!. Those...

Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

GOBankingRates

There are few things worse for your savings and your sanity than regularly repairing your everyday car, truck or SUV. Check Out: 10 New Cars To Avoid Buying in 2024 Read Next: Owe Money to the IRS?...

7 Cars That Could Drain Your Savings Due To Expensive Replacement Parts

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter, their team of automotive analysts personally charge car batteries thousands of times to find out how long they’ll last:. “The tests are tough by design. We charge and discharge the batteries thousands of times while in a 167º F water bath to simulate under-hood temperatures and find out how long they’ll last. We also put them in a freezer to see how they’ll perform at 0º F, and we track how long they’ll last if you leave your car’s headlights on, or the charging system fails.”

7 Best Car Batteries of 2024 Tested and Rated by Consumer Reports

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Over 10,000 people have reserved the Kia EV3. 
The post The New Kia EV3 Shatters Reservation Expectations appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

The New Kia EV3 Shatters Reservation Expectations

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J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

WhatsApp beta unveils a new feature powered by Meta AI called “Imagine Me”. It allows users to generate personalized images of themselves without requiring real photos. Users may upload their selfies as references, and then Meta AI will turn them into different imaginary places such as a forest or even outer space.

Generate AI stickers of yourself on WhatsApp using "Image Me" feature powered by Meta AI

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

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New Tesla EV discount introduced for active US military members, their spouses, and veterans

Tesla has announced a new discount for US military members on the 4th of July. Termed the “Military Purchase Program” on the company’s website, the $1,000...

New Tesla EV discount introduced for active US military members, their spouses, and veterans

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