Ford is giving its Maverick pickup truck a midlife refresh for model year 2025. And while the changes aren't earth-shattering, they will probably pique your interest. The headline news for Ars readers is probably this: The hybrid is back, and now you can spec an all-wheel drive hybrid Maverick as well as a front-wheel-drive electrified model.

Ford facelifts its Maverick pickup, adds all-wheel-drive hybrid option

2025 Lincoln Navigator gets a significant facelift to rival updated Cadillac Escalade. Key revisions include a larger grille, new headlights, and a redesigned interior. The refreshed luxury SUV is expected to make its debut by the end of the year. The Lincoln Navigator is set to receive a substantial and...

2025 Lincoln Navigator: A Bold New Look Is Coming

Cadillac has unveiled the Sollei concept, an ultra-luxury four-seat convertible. The car is based on the Celestiq and “pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions.”. The attention to detail is impressive and the woodwork is a sight to behold. The Cadillac Celestiq marked the brand’s return to the ultra-luxury...

Cadillac Sollei Concept Is The Four-Seat Ultra-Luxury Convertible Of Our Dreams

Our hot and quiet weather pattern is now giving us some things to talk about as we'll have Saharan Dust overhead for a few days, and we are on alert for a potential tropical system in the Gulf Of Mexico next week.

HOT and HAZY as Saharan Dust moves into ArkLaTex

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Anika Jindal

The look and feel of your home go beyond impressive architecture and stylish interiors. It should also smell fresh, clean, and delightful. A good scent lends a distinct character to your home and uplifts your mood instantly.

14 Things That Will Make Your House Smell Good All The Time

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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

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In the United States, Kia is known for its budget-friendly vehicles and practical family SUVs. In South Korea, however, the automaker offers an extensive lineup of cars, including an executive sedan called the K8. Due for a facelift, Kia has given us our first look at the refreshed luxury car with a teaser that showcases the new design.

Kia Shares A Glimpse Of Its Luxurious Mercedes Rival

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CANYON VILLAGE—More than a dozen concession employees at Yellowstone’s Canyon Village recalled Tuesday hearing dozens of shots when law enforcement confronted, shot and killed fellow concession worker Samson Fussner on Thursday.

Dozens of shots sparked fear, panic, Yellowstone workers recount

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

The 2000s were a remarkable decade for the automotive industry, marked by a surge in the development of high-performance sedans that took hair-brained performance and melted it together with practicality. Among some of these phenomenal machines were the Cadillac CTS-V and the Maserati Quattroporte, both of which set new benchmarks for what a sedan is capable of.

10 Crazy Fast Sedans From The 2000s

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Boeing named an aerospace industry veteran with a background in mechanical engineering as its next chief executive Wednesday, looking to open a new chapter at a company rocked by legal, regulatory and production problems and mounting financial repercussions. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, a former CEO at aerospace manufacturer Rockwell Collins, will...

Boeing names its next CEO while posting a quarterly loss of more than $1.4 billion

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Living with POTS is very difficult. It affects your entire life as it does your entire body. POTS generally wears a person out quicker than a normal person because it makes the body use three times the energy that a normal person would. Just changing positions such as from sitting to standing, if done too quickly, can cause the person to black out or faint.

3 Debilitating Symptoms of POTS You Should Know

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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?

Remember a time when you could get a manual gearbox in an all-wheel drive car and send it down a dusty trail for maximum fun? Those were the good days, and when rally racing and hot hatches hit their peak in the 1980s and 1990s, nothing made you feel more like a rally driver than the combination of AWD and a manual gearbox. But times have changed, the manual has fallen out of favor, and hot hatches, well, while there were once nearly a dozen or more to choose from, we're now down to just three or four genuine contenders. But of those that still remain, only one gives you that combination of a shift-it-yourself gearbox and drive to all four corners: the Toyota GR Corolla.

There's Only One Manual, All-Wheel Drive Hot Hatch Left In America For 2025

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Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

The V12-powered Pagani Utopia just received a Roadster variant. The hypercar tips the scales at 1,280 kg (2,822 pounds), just like the coupe. Pagani will build just 130 copies, starting at €3.1M ($3.4M) before taxes. Pagani took the wraps off its latest creation, the Utopia Roadster. The new topless...

Pagani Utopia Roadster Weighs The Same As The Coupe, Costs $3.4M

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2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck

The first Lobo model arrives as an updated 2025 Maverick. Lobo gets a lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance. Prices have not been confirmed; it arrives...

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck

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