After she got divorced in 2021, Sora Lee bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 for just over $70,000. But she now wishes she had spent the money differently. "I just really wanted a Tesla because it's something my ex wouldn't let me [have], and I regret buying that full price," the 34-year-old tells CNBC Make It. "Huge mistake."

34-year-old earning $400,000 a year: I regret buying a brand-new Tesla—it was a 'huge mistake'

Tesla’s mostly online direct-to-consumer sales model and fixed prices have transformed the automotive industry. Gone are the days of haggling with a dealer for hours to buy a car. With Tesla, you can order a vehicle in two minutes, complete all the necessary paperwork online, and even take delivery...

I’m a Very Tall & Heavyset Fela, but Tesla Won’t Allow Me To Sit and Check the Fit & Comfort of a Cybertruck Before I Pay $100,000 – I’m Canceling My Order

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

Power-pulling events attract a specific type of crowd hungry for the roar of high-boost coal-rolling diesel engines. That’s why it’s not surprising that taking a Tesla Cybertruck or any other EV pickup to one of these venues won’t please the fans, especially if its performance isn’t significantly better than that of a diesel truck.

Tesla Cybertruck Attends Tractor Pull, Is Told To 'Go Back To California'

Philadelphia, PA

The National Weather Service recorded an interesting weather pattern over the weekend at Philadelphia International Airport; trace amounts of snow, in the middle of a heatwave in July. Suggested Reading. When you’re flying, it is best to be prepared for anything; flight delays, motion sickness, blazing hot or frigid fuselages,...

Philadelphia's airport had snow... in July... during a heat wave

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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?

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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

The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday stunned and captivated millions across the world. It also ignited a merchandise feeding frenzy. Influencers, as usual, were among the first to cash in on the incident. Conservative commentator Candace Owens has started selling a shirt that reads“For God And Country” and features a rendition of Trump with his fist raised above his head following the shooting. Similar shirts are being offered by Sebastian Gorka, a movie star and former Trump administration official, and pro-Trump retailers, like Trumpmagashop.com or The Trump Store.

People are already turning the Trump assassination attempt into merchandise

We trust gig workers to drive us around, deliver our food and go through the tedium of shopping for our groceries. We trust the profile picture on the app is a safe person and that their employers back that up. One woman made a killing on exploiting that fantasy of safety, and her story is thrilling and terrifying at the same time.

A woman made her own black market by renting out Uber and Lyft accounts

The last several months have been messy for the electric vehicle industry, to put it mildly. Major players like General Motors, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are pumping the brakes on their electrification efforts, citing uneven and unpredictable consumer demand. Many drivers remain hesitant to go electric because they’re worried about a lack of charging stations and insufficient range.

The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion

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

Pennsylvania State

BlackRock has removed a years-old advertisement featuring Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who authorities say shot and injured former President Donald Trump during a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Suggested Reading. Crooks was one of several students featured in the 2022 ad featuring an advanced placement and honors economics teacher...

The gunman who shot Donald Trump once appeared in a BlackRock ad

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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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New-vehicle sales volume rose by only 0.1% in the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago, according to AP reporting Motorintelligence.com recent tallies. Interestingly, the stagnant sales came despite discounts and slightly lower prices, but prices remain significantly elevated compared to before the pandemic. While new car prices are indeed about 2% […]
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A Tesla driver said moments after a head-on crash with a Jeep, his car malfunctioned and began accelerating on its own.

Tesla driver says his car malfunctioned and started accelerating after a head-on collision with a Jeep

After months of back and forth between Tesla boss Elon Musk and presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Musk has this week officially endorsed Trump’s bid to re-enter the White House. The EV maker’s boss made the move on X over the weekend, where he branded the former president and convicted felon “strong.”

Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president after the attempted assassination

Over the past decade and change, SpaceX has become a leader in sending rockets into space. Now, the aerospace giant will spend $680 million to bring down the International Space Station (ISS), according to documents published Tuesday by NASA. Suggested Reading. NASA announced its intent to deorbit the ISS back...

Elon Musk's SpaceX will spend $680 million to crash the International Space Station into the sea

The Tesla Cybertruck was the United States’ best-selling vehicle priced at over $100,000 in the month of June, new data from Kelley Blue Book found. New vehicle prices remained steady and mostly unchanged from both May 2024 and June 2023. Meanwhile, the new average transaction price for electric vehicles was up 0.9 percent compared to May, but down 2.5 percent compared to June.

Tesla Cybertruck was U.S. best-selling vehicle over $100k in June

Ohio State

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance introduced a bill during the 1st session of the 118th Congress that would, if passed, cost American taxpayers billions of dollars, run in the face of climate change, and would sell all of us out to the oil and gas industry. Vance, once a critic of Trump’s firebrand “America’s Hitler” image, has cozied up to him in dramatic fashion, reinventing himself from a Never Trumper to MAGA with direct help from Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk. A big part of that reinvention was a shift to climate denialism and Trump-style populism, both of which are on full view in his proposed Drive American Act.

Trump's running mate J.D. Vance wants tax rebates for gas cars instead of EVs

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Tesla's oldest cars don't seem to be selling well

Tesla’s model lineup has been very stagnant for a very long time. New models have shown up, diversifying the options on showroom floors, but the company’s...

Tesla's oldest cars don't seem to be selling well

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