A dramatic rescue unfolded at a Scooter’s Coffee location in Ames, Iowa, when a kitten became trapped behind the grille of a Honda during a heat advisory. The kitten, later named Fika, was panting heavily and in distress, prompting the…
Global food prices climbed to their highest level in more than three years in July, driven by rising costs of grains, sugar, and vegetable oils, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO’s food price index…
Ford has officially named its new entry-level electric pickup the Fathom, slapping a starting price of $29,945 on the truck that’s due to hit U.S. driveways in late 2027. Pre-orders open in early 2027 as Ford tests demand in a…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on August 6 that trade negotiations with the United States have turned ‘nasty’ after President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s leadership. The dispute is significant due to existing US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and…
An Iowa sheriff’s department has adopted a policy instructing deputies to hide the use of automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) from drivers and even omit them from official reports. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office policy, obtained by 404 Media, explicitly states:…
Old Soul Moto’s AAA Armored Motorcycle Pants blend high-level protection with the look and feel of everyday cargo pants, targeting riders who refuse to compromise on safety without sacrificing comfort. Priced at $249, these pants carry the top-tier EN17092-2:2020 AAA…
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, a sharp reversal from forecasts expecting around 100,000 new positions, according to the latest Labor Department data released on August 7, 2026. Revisions to May and June payrolls further erased 103,000 jobs, deepening…
Mazda has officially teased the return of its smallest SUV, the CX-3, with a camouflaged prototype in its latest financial presentation. The teaser confirms the model is in active development as the “next-generation CX-3,” not a concept or limited-run model,…
President Donald Trump may need to compromise with Iran to secure a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which 20% of global oil normally flows. The dispute has been ongoing for months, with shipping remaining far…
Global oil prices retreated on August 7, 2026, following a nearly 4% jump the day before. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 0.3% to $82.26 per barrel in early trading, while U.S. benchmark crude slipped 0.1% to $77.19 per barrel.…