Australia has accepted its 20th Guardian-class patrol craft from Austal as part of the government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP). The PMSP is an ongoing initiative introduced in 2016 to employ a fleet of small patrol vessels to secure coastal territories of Australia’s allies in the South Pacific.

Austal Delivers 20th Guardian Patrol Boat to Australia

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

While most other manufacturers have been abandoning internal combustion development, Toyota has gone ahead and made a whole new family of engines. And now, we get to hear what the unit sounds like. Not only that, but the version of the engine shown in this Toyota Times video is described...

Here’s What Toyota’s New Four-Cylinder Engine Sounds Like

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

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

In the 1970s, Chevrolet made a very rare engine called the LS6 V8. Only 4,663 of these engines were produced. This engine was used in models like the Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette, and it offered an impressive 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Chevy also planned to create a more powerful version called the LS7, but it never happened due to new government laws and increasing costs.

The Untold Story of Chevrolet’s Rarest Engine from the ’70s

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

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Adel, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Where to find some of the most unique Volkswagens ever made? Try Brazil. That’s where this VW SP2 originally came from. Billed as “one of the most beautiful examples in the USA,” this SP2 was imported into a private collection a few years ago, though the seller has recently decided to sell the car.

One of the best Volkswagen SP2s still in existence

Australia has awarded Thales a contract to manufacture 15 Bushmaster armored infantry vehicles for the army. Costing 45 million Australian dollars ($30.3 million), the fleet will be integrated as part of the service’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) regiment to bolster the Australian Defence Force’s long-range fire capability.

Thales to Build 15 Bushmasters for Australian Army

The Black Edition is based on the Ford Ranger XL Bi-Turbo 4×4, adding black visuals and more kit. Despite the added features, the Black Edition is cheaper than the standard XL. Availability of the Ford Ranger Black Edition is limited to 1,500 units for Australian buyers. While the Ford...

New Ford Ranger Black Edition Brings Dark Style To Aussie Workhorse

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Ford has made some truly remarkable engines since the company was founded in 1903, and its motors power everything from massive trucks to iconic muscle cars, and track-bound race cars to warplanes and tanks. While it's hard to choose just five engines the U.S. automaker designed and made, we're looking at five class-leading gasoline-powered engines that arguably outshone other contemporary engines across its history. Some were chosen for their reliability, and others for sheer performance or record-breaking specifications. These are engines that Ford no longer makes, but we wish it did still, even if only for the bragging rights of owning new versions of them.

5 Gas-Powered Engines We Wish Ford Still Made

If you follow my column, you will know that I try to stay on top of anything Toyota, especially its performance models. Toyota is on a roll reviving iconic nameplates like the Toyota Celica. Models like the Stout pickup truck and the FJ Cruiser will also make a comeback, but in the meantime, Toyota is also spicing up its existing models like the Toyota RAV4, which will soon become a hybrid-only SUV. Now we have new information about the rebirth of another iconic Toyota name – the MR-2 – and my suspicion was correct.

My Suspicion Was Correct. The New Toyota MR-2 Will Not Get The GR Corolla Engine

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

GE Aerospace has demonstrated a dual-mode ramjet engine that could enable the development of more efficient long-range hypersonic aircraft and missiles. The engine demonstrated a threefold increase in airflow compared to previous hypersonic demonstrators, the company said. Testing began at an Evendale, Ohio, testing facility in March, just 11 months...

GE Demos World’s First Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet Engine

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Kia announced pricing for the Soul today, and it gets a modest increase over last year. No matter which trim you choose, it's just an extra $100. This makes the Soul an affordable option with pricing for the full lineup coming in at under $25,000. The Soul sits just below...

This Is How Much Kia Thinks A Soul Is Worth For 2025

Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet has achieved initial operational capability with the US Air Force. Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach announced the achievement at a Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies webinar last week. The milestone was reached a year later than planned due to production delays....

US Air Force F-15EX Eagle II Reaches Initial Operational Capability

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Japan Coast Guard Orders More Subaru-Bell 412 EPX Helicopters

Subaru has received a contract to supply two additional 412 EPX utility helicopters for the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). Co-produced by Bell Textron, the 412 EPX...

Japan Coast Guard Orders More Subaru-Bell 412 EPX Helicopters

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