Chicago, IL

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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?

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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

BMW has always been more than just a car company. Throughout the decades, BMW has taken pride in its engine building as much as they do in manufacturing cars. The Bavarian automakers always looked to push the performance potential of their engines. To this day, of all the luxury German brand's notable highlights, their continued acclaim still stems from their engine's excellence.

10 Most Powerful BMW Engines Ever Made

One of the most powerful Mercedes road cars in history is certainly the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe 4 63 S E-Performance 4MATIC+, a car with a name almost as complex as its plug-in hybrid powertrain, which expresses a beauty of 843 PS. Such an all-wheel-drive super saloon coupé, capable of accelerating...

Footballer Lorenzo Pellegrini transforms his 843 PS Mercedes

California State

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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

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Slightly used, slightly brown classic Ford once owned by the boss could be yours. Skip 4 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. This is Henry Ford II’s old Escort RS2000. Yes, the Henry Ford II, former Big Boss of… Ford, obviously. It’s a car built specifically for the big man, and after two decades of being ‘under the radar’, has now come up for auction.

Henry Ford II’s one-off Ford Escort RS2000 is up for auction

This is the season for BMW series launches. Shortly after introducing the sixth-generation 2025 M3 and the 2025 3 Series, BMW Group published the specs and features of the 2025 X3 series midsize sports activity vehicle (SAV). Other automakers would call the X3 series compact SUVs, but we’ll go with SAV.

The second best-selling BMW model in the U.S. is all-new for 2025

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

Suzuki announced its first wave of exciting 2025 motorcycles and ATVs. Giving a sample of what’s to come for 2025, the announcement covers a selection of models from a wide group of segments. From dual-sport, sport, cruiser, scooter, off-road and youth ATV, our new model year begins to take flight.

Suzuki Announces First Wave of 2025 Models

This wild-looking off-roader is the Ford Raptor T1+, and it’s a purpose-built vehicle set to take on the Dakar Rally. Revealed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, this Ford is built in collaboration with Ford Performance and M-Sport Ltd, a UK-based motorsports engineering company that is known for its rally efforts. Under the hood is a familiar powerplant with the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with an unspecified amount of horsepower. It has a dry-sump oil system and unique exhaust fully visible from the rear.

Ford Raptor T1+ debuts at Goodwood with sights set on the Dakar Rally

Israel said Sunday that senior Hamas military commander Rafa Salama, “one of the masterminds” of the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, has been killed in a strike. A military statement said the Israeli air force “struck and eliminated the commander of Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade,...

Israel Says Top Hamas Commander Killed in Gaza Strike

An ultra-fancy Maybach version of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is on the way. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL is expected to debut in 2025. A Mythos series of coachbuilt Mercedes will also join the lineup, which will lead to an SL speedster. Engineers from Mercedes-Benz have been spotted testing a Maybach version...

2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL-Class spied for first time

Florence, KY

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Newark, NJ

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been on a transformative journey since it unveiled its “Reimagine” strategy over three years ago, with a focus on electrification. A significant part of this strategy is Jaguar’s transition to becoming an all-electric brand by 2025. In a recent interview with Automotive News Europe, a JLR spokesperson announced a major shakeup: by the end of this year, six Jaguar models will be discontinued.

Jaguar Killing Off All Models Except F-Pace SUV in Bold Shift to Electrification

Illinois State

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

CarBuzz.com

The Volkswagen Atlas is popular in North America, with 19,293 examples sold in Q2 2024 alone. That excludes the Atlas Cross, of which VW shifted 9,769 units. Add them together, and the lineup is the automaker's most popular model by far. However, Volkswagen is hard at work keeping the Atlas fresh, with a new model right around the corner.

2026 Volkswagen Atlas Could Finally Live Up To The Touareg's Luxury Legacy

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Brazilian Army Buys 420 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles

The Brazilian Army has purchased 420 LMV-BR 2 (light multirole vehicles) from Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles. Known domestically as the “Guaicurus,” the vehicles are expected to...

Brazilian Army Buys 420 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles

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