Columbus, OH

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BMW has had a remarkably eventful year with numerous product launches, yet the year’s excitement is far from over. The team in Munich is gearing up to reveal another model. This fall, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, marking the second generation of the rakish sedan, will be unveiled with very few surprises. We have already glimpsed the new 2 Series Gran Coupe through numerous spy photos and patent images, providing a solid foundation for the renders shown here.

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: How We Think It Will Look

The race between BMW and Audi to bring laser headlights to the market seems like a distant memory now. A decade ago, BMW won that duel by delivering the i8 with laser headlights ahead of Audi’s R8 LMX. In the last several years, we’ve been noticing a gradual retirement of laser headlights in new BMWs in favor of matrix LEDs. Bavaria’s large-car product manager Andreas Suhrer told CarSales there are no plans to launch a new car with laser headlights.

BMW Rules Out New Cars With Laser Headlights

Sometimes we don’t realize how good we have it until it’s gone. We are at an incredible moment in history for the auto industry. We stand on the transition from internal combustion to electrified powertrains. Cars have become faster, more technologically advanced and more capable than ever before. BMW is no exception. With progress, comes sacrifice. For enthusiasts, we mourn the loss of the engagement and joy that comes from the manual transmission. In this changing world, the Bavarians gave us a farewell gift: The 2025 Z4 BMW Handschalter.

2025 BMW Z4 Handschalter Review – The End of the Manual BMW Era

Chicago, IL

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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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Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Virginia State

Suffolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

EQUUS reports that an unvaccinated Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, was euthanized after he tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). On July 9, the horse developed clinical symptoms, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. On July 12, the horse tested positive for EEE.

A Suffolk, Virginia horse was euthanized after testing positive for EEE

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Long Grove, IL

Chicago Food King

I went out with some friends over the weekend. A friend of ours was in charge of picking where we were going to eat. They live in the northern suburbs, so this place would be a surprise and a possible fun new experience. The restaurant that was chosen was Enzo and Lucia Ristorante in Long Grove.

Bad Food - Horrible Service- My Personal Experience at this Popular Long Grove Restaurant

Red Bank, NJ

Brielle, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Christopher Matthaei, a former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, has been arraigned on charges related to an insider trading scheme that allegedly generated millions of dollars in illegal profits.

Broker-Dealer Partner Indicted in $3.4M Insider Trading

Having a BMW oldtimer in need of some work usually meant traveling to Munich where dedicated specialists would refresh a classic or vintage model. However, things are changing since the network of BMW Group Classic partners is increasing. In 2019, the company initiated a process to authorize retailers and workshops. There are currently 148 partners that have BMW’s blessing to repair/restore older vehicles.

BMW Group Classic To Certify 22 Workshops In Switzerland

Newark, NJ

Federal jury convicts Marc Schessel for deceiving investors about the procurement of COVID-19 rapid test kits, resulting in a substantial surge and subsequent drop in SCWorx's share price.

CEO Convicted of Fraud in Misleading COVID-19 Test Kit Claims

Sublette County, WY

Bondurant, WY

WyoFile

Billionaire Joe Ricketts has ordered crews to immediately stop construction of his long-planned Sublette County luxury resort, and restore the area to its natural condition. A project that would have made a tourist destination out of the tiny, sleepy Hoback River basin community of Bondurant has been called off because of protective wildlife stipulations that abbreviated the construction season. Ricketts sought an exemption from the seasonal restrictions, which he claimed in a memo obtained by WyoFile would have increased the cost of building the high-end all-inclusive resort by $60 million to $100 million, but his request was denied .

Spooked by price tag, billionaire cans under-construction luxury resort in Bondurant area

Declutterbuzz

I love being a beginner! It excites me to learn new things and it takes the heat off of having to be good at the subject I am learning, because I expect to make mistakes and grow. Check out these easy decluttering tips for beginners and begin living clutter-free today!

Declutter The Easy Way | Tips For Beginners & Newbies

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G-Power Upgrades The BMW M4 CSL To 710 HP

When a tuner has “power” in its name, you know it makes it a priority to upgrade the engine. Such is the case with the M4...

G-Power Upgrades The BMW M4 CSL To 710 HP

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