Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 25/highway, 20/combined. Overview: As part of Toyota’s luxury brand’s ongoing commitment to performance and luxury, the Lexus IS 500 F Sport represents a bold step forward for the Japanese automaker. Lexus has equipped this compact sports sedan with an authoritative V8 powerplant, setting it apart from both predecessors and competitors. With an emphasis on power, design and advanced technology, the IS 500 F Sport delivers an exhilarating driving experience.

2023 Lexus IS 500 F Sport — Fire-Breathing Luxury

Torque: 278 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 19/highway, 17/combined. Overview: The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame truck-based, midsize SUV made for real off-roading — the kind way tougher than Costco parking lot speedbumps. The 4Runner has stood the test of time by being periodically updated during its 40-year lifespan, selling over 4 million units. A special limited edition 4Runner with a limited 4,040-unit build will celebrate this anniversary. There are eight trim levels. Our test-driver was the TRD Pro, and this review focuses on that model.

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — Tough and Dependable

North Carolina State

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Pittsboro, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

When the current fifth generation "R53"Nissan Pathfinder arrived back in 2021 as a 2022 model year car, succeeding the fourth-generation "R52" after nearly eight years, I actually got excited. Not just because I was excited to see its boring, unremarkable, and totally forgettable predecessor go away. But because, in my opinion, the Pathfinder went back to looking like a rugged, four-by-four with its overhaul.

2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Review: Back To Feeling Like A Rugged SUV Again

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

A recent social media update from Cherokee, the site of North Carolina's first and only cannabis dispensary, announced that adult-use recreational marijuana is coming soon. The Aug. 1 post is a landmark occasion. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., run by Qualla Enterprises backed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, will become the first N.C. recreational marijuana dispensary to fully open to adults over the age of 21.

Will recreational marijuana be legal in NC? What to know after Cherokee approved sales

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?

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Rolls-Royce Phantom reigns supreme as the pinnacle of luxury sedans, a title its competitors, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Bentley Flying Spur, can only aspire to. Despite being introduced in 2017, the Phantom VIII remains a coveted symbol of opulence, its timeless design ensuring enduring appeal. While the prospect of...

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII: Unmatched Luxury and Timeless Design with Custom Upgrades by Champion Motoring

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Volkswagen launched its sportiest EV so far this week. Powered by its most powerful electric motor and new batteries, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance is seen as the EV counterpart to the popular Golf GTI Clubsport. But can it keep up with the hot hatch?. After giving the ID.3 the...

Volkswagen launches its sportiest EV yet, but can it keep pace with the Golf GTI?

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Honda vehicles have always been known for being reliable, practical, and sometimes, fast. As is the case for some Hondas, like the Civic Si and Civic Type R. Both of which have become very popular over the past few years. Then there are Honda models like the CR-V and Pilot, which are the brand's bestsellers. Sales for those models have been consistent year over year.

The Most Underrated Honda of 2024

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady 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

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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

The luxury crossover space is a heated one full of options, and in that segment, the redesigned 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has thus far earned rave reviews for both its style and technology. Back in April, Honda’s luxurious division Acura revealed the refreshed 2025 MDX, which competes directly with the larger Lincoln Aviator, and now, it has followed that up with a refreshed Nautilus rival – the 2025 Acura RDX.

2025 Acura RDX Debuts As Updated Lincoln Nautilus Rival

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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2024 Kia Seltos — Excellence in a Compact SUV

Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 27/highway, 26/combined. Overview: In the highly competitive world of compact SUVs, the 2024 Kia Seltos stands out as an option...

2024 Kia Seltos — Excellence in a Compact SUV

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