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Looking at your gear shifter in your car, you may have noticed an "S" on there. Here's what that means, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

What Does The 'S' Stand For On Your Car's Gear Shift And When Should You Use It?

An Octane Booster might help to balance out your car, but you should know what they do before determining whether to add one to your vehicle's routine.

What Does Octane Booster Do For Your Engine And Is It Worth Using?

This fall, a recurring explosion that happened just under 3,000 years ago will be visible from Earth with the naked eye. Here's what happened.

An Exploding Star Is About To Be Visible From Earth: Here's When You Can See It

You may have driven a Honda CR-V for decades at this point without knowing what those three little letters mean. Here's what CR-V stands for.

What Does CR-V Mean For Honda Cars?

Running boards are common additions to truck in order to help people climb aboard. Here are some choices for you and how much you might expect to pay for them.

Are Truck Running Boards Worth It And How Much Do They Cost To Install?

Just because a car brand goes the way of the dinosaur doesn't mean that it can't be fondly remembered for years after. Take, for instance, Pontiac, which rose to prominence throughout the 20th century under the General Motors umbrella after starting out under Oakland Motor Car in the 1920s. It came to light in 2009 that GM was retiring the brand, shifting focus primarily to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. With that, Pontiac was a thing of the past by 2010. Nevertheless, there are a few classic Pontiac cars we'd like to see make a comeback someday, with the Pontiac GTO deservedly among them.

How Much Horsepower Does A 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 Have?

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?

You wouldn't be alone thinking the air-raid sirens used in the 1950s no longer exist, these devices still reside in a lot of major cities.

The Loudest Air-Raid Sirens Ever Made Are HEMI-Powered (And Your City May Have One)

Surprisingly, panoramic sunroofs are also fairly old. Lincoln debuted the XL-500 Concept Car in 1953 that featured a nearly entirely glass top.

10 Of The Best SUVs With Panoramic Sunroofs In 2024

New Hampshire State

Portsmouth, NH

USA TODAY

The men were thrown into the sea off Odiorne Point in Rye, New Hampshire after the humpback slammed into them. Lucky for them, two teenagers were there to help.

Watch: Whale of New Hampshire slams into fishing boat, hurling men into the Atlantic

A female tourist in the UK is likely regretting one stop on her tour of London ... as she had an unfortunate encounter with one of King Charles' guard horses.

King Charles' Guard Horse Bites Unsuspecting Tourist

New Jersey State

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Florida State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be a busy weather weekend. We have Tropical Depression 4 which is about to move off the coast of Western Cuba. Once it does so tonight, it will strengthen to Tropical Storm Debbie and head north northwestward offshore of the West Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings and Hurricane Watches have been posted from Flamingo Key to Appalachacola Florida and over time, additional watches and warnings will be going up for inland areas of North Florida as well as Coastal Georgia and the Carolinas.

Florida & Carolinas about to get hit by a tropical storm or hurricane, Severe weather Georgia to NY

The Cold War inspired all kinds of unusual and one-off technologies, and the A-90 Orlyonok Ekranoplan was arguably one of the oddest.

How This Cold War-Era Ekranoplan Was Able To Zoom Over Water

The 2023 model year proved to be the last hurrah for the 300 sedan, which wrapped up production following Chrysler's parent company Stellantis' decision to discontinue a range of its ICE models, including the 300's platform mates Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. To send it off in style, Chrysler created the most extreme final version of the 300, a 6.4-liter HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C. The 300C made 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, with production limited to just 2,200 examples, representing a fitting send-off for the formerly popular sedan.

What Does The 'C' Stand For On A Chrysler 300C?

WD-40 can be useful in many situations, but the product does have potential health risks, and here is what you should do if you experience them.

6 Potential WD-40 Health Risks & What To Do If You Experience Them

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

It's important to stay aware of your car's warning system to keep your vehicle in its best health. Here's what the warning lights on your BMW's dashboard mean.

Here's What The Warning Lights On Your BMW's Dashboard Mean

Valrico, FL

Akeena

Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

Motorcycle engines are exposed to the elements and naturally accrue grime. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clean your bike's engine to get rid of it.

How To Clean A Motorcycle Engine: A Step-By-Step Guide

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Eating while driving can be a form of distracted driving, which increases the risk of accidents. However, in North Carolina, NCDOT says don’t eat while driving. Impact: Distracted driving led to 157 deaths and 18,552 injuries in North Carolina in 2020.

Can you eat fast food while driving in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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Why Your Car Stalls When It's Put In Gear: 6 Possible Causes

If your vehicle is stalling when it's put...

Why Your Car Stalls When It's Put In Gear: 6 Possible Causes

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