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Ammonia Leak From Oklahoma Tanker Truck Forces Evacuations, Injures Dozens
Authorities in Weatherford, Oklahoma ordered evacuations after a tanker truck began leaking ammonia gas overnight, sending toxic vapor through a nearby neighborhood and hotel parking lot and injuring dozens of residents and first responders. Potential-Squatter Confrontation Leads to Truck Theft and High-Speed Police Chase in Alabama How the Leak Started Police discovered the leak in…
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Camaro Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV During Botched Donut at Street Takeover
A video circulating online is renewing scrutiny of illegal street takeovers after a Chevrolet Camaro driver lost control while attempting a donut, crashing into a parked SUV in front of a crowd of onlookers. The footage, shot at an intersection commandeered for the impromptu gathering, shows the driver attempting the maneuver as a crowd watched…
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Wisconsin Weighs Mandatory Speed Limiters for Repeat Reckless Drivers
Wisconsin politicians are considering a controversial proposal that would require repeat reckless drivers to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles, as the state grapples with a rising number of traffic fatalities. Texas Socialite Sentenced After Fatal Porsche Crash Blamed on Designer Heels How the Proposal Would Work Under the plan, drivers cited twice for reckless…
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Fleeing Suspect Falls 30 Feet Into Construction Shaft After Abandoning Stolen Car
A police pursuit in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood took an unusual turn last week when a suspect fleeing on foot fell approximately 30 feet into a narrow construction shaft while trying to evade officers through an industrial area. How the Chase Unfolded According to police, officers began following a 27-year-old man connected to a…
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Driver Arrested on DUI Charge After Allegedly Hitting 133 MPH Near Georgia Elementary School
A Clayton County, Georgia driver was arrested last month after authorities say a speed reading clocked the vehicle traveling 133 mph on Highway 138 near Swint Elementary School, an area with a posted 45 mph limit. How the Stop Unfolded According to police, the incident occurred on October 25 when a deputy recorded the extreme…
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Ford and GM Use Lease Loophole to Keep $7,500 EV Tax Credit Alive for Buyers
Ford and General Motors are using a financing workaround to preserve the effect of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for customers, even after the incentive officially expired last September. Both automakers are having their financing arms purchase unsold EV inventory directly from dealer lots, converting those vehicles into company-owned units that can then be…
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Amarillo Man Dies After Medical Emergency Triggers Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-40
A 73-year-old Amarillo man, Roger Howery, died Wednesday after a medical emergency caused him to lose control of his Dodge Challenger while driving eastbound on I-40 near Coulter, leading to a multi-vehicle crash. Authorities say the vehicle veered off course before striking several parked vehicles near Waldorf. How the Crash Unfolded According to police, Howery’s…
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Rivian Stock Down More Than 90% From IPO Peak as Losses Continue to Mount
Rivian’s stock has fallen more than 90% from its post-IPO highs, reflecting a dramatic reversal for a company once viewed as one of the most promising challengers in the EV space. Shares debuted at $78 in 2020, raising roughly $12 billion, and briefly climbed as high as $170 before settling into a steep, sustained decline.…
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Russell Salvatore’s Stolen Bentley Recovered Undamaged in Buffalo
A Bentley belonging to Buffalo-area restaurateur Russell Salvatore was stolen overnight from outside his steakhouse on Transit Road and recovered undamaged just hours later. Teen’s BMW Slides Under Amazon Truck in Dramatic I-75 Crash Near Tampa How the Theft Happened The 2017 Bentley convertible, typically parked outside Salvatore’s restaurant, was reported missing around 4:30 a.m.…
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Video Shows C8 Corvette Spinning Into Crowd at Michigan Street Takeover
A video circulating on social media shows a Chevrolet C8 Corvette spinning out of control during an illegal street takeover in Michigan, striking several onlookers who had gathered close to the impromptu event. Pasco County Firefighter Arrested After Armed Road Rage Incident in Polk County What the Video Shows The footage captures a blue C8…
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Medeiros Collection Sends Trans Am, Testarossa, and 911 Turbo to Kissimmee 2026, No Reserve
Mecum’s Kissimmee 2026 auction will feature three standout vehicles from the Medeiros Collection crossing the block at no reserve on Wednesday, January 14. The trio spans three distinct eras and collector categories, from 1980s American muscle to European exotic pedigree to modern German turbocharged performance. Mopar Debuts the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Concept at SEMA…
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Stolen New York State Police SUV Tracked Nearly 100 Miles Before Suspect Caught
A suspect in upstate New York is facing charges after allegedly stealing a marked New York State Police SUV from a repair shop and driving it nearly 100 miles before troopers caught up with the vehicle. Waymo Self-Driving Car Blamed for Death of Beloved San Francisco Bodega Cat How the Theft Occurred According to authorities,…
