Oil prices climb as Iran war drags past 60-day deadline
Oil prices ticked higher on August 17, 2026, as the conflict with Iran entered its second month, with Brent crude rising 0.7% to $89.15 per barrel. The modest gain came despite recent volatility that saw Brent swing between $72 and…
Train thieves plunder $200 million in cargo annually as gangs target U.S. rail hubs
Freight railroads in the U.S. are hemorrhaging more than $200 million a year to cargo thieves, with 75,000 incidents recorded in 2025 alone. The surge in thefts—quadrupling since 2020—has forced major carriers like CSX, BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific…
60-day truce deadline expires with U.S. and Iran at loggerheads
The 60-day deadline set by the U.S.-Iran memorandum to end the war and finalize a nuclear accord expired on August 17, 2026, with both sides dug in and no compromise in sight. The interim deal, signed by U.S. President Donald…
Sena Prism 2 Action Camera First Look: 7 Fast Facts, Plus Specs
Sena has launched the Prism 2, a 4K action camera designed to record Mesh Intercom conversations alongside video. The camera shoots 4K at 30 fps through a 165-degree lens, takes 20-megapixel stills, delivers an IPX7 waterproof rating, and records audio…
New Tech Can Link Your Phone And Dog’s Collar To Your License Plate In Maryland
A technical review of the SignalTrace system, designed to pair device signals with license plate data, has found major limitations. The system, which has been spotted in Oxon Hill, Maryland, can link some device signals with plate-reader data and vehicle…
Mercedes-AMG Junior Driver Tom Kalender Scores His First DTM Podium at Nürburgring
Mercedes-AMG Junior driver Tom Kalender achieved his first DTM podium at the Nürburgring, finishing second in a flawless race. The 18-year-old driver, competing for the Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, started from 11th position and worked his way up to the podium.…
Atlanta, GA: No-Look Lane Change In Beat-Up Ride On I-20 Sparks Violent Crash
A shocking dashcam footage shared on Reddit shows a beat-up Toyota Camry making a no-look lane change on I-20, sparking a violent crash that sent a van spinning 360 degrees. The incident occurred on July 28, 2026, near Exit 52…
DTM: Wittmann Wins and Takes Podium, Back in Title Race at Nürburgring
Marco Wittmann has secured his first DTM win of the season and the 20th of his career in the Sunday race at the Nürburgring, driving the #11 Schaeffler BMW M4 GT3 EVO. He also finished third on the podium on…
2026 Unadilla National Motocross Results, Standings, Video
Defending 450MX champion Jett Lawrence has retaken the lead in the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross 450 Championship Series with a 2-1 performance at the Unadilla National. Hunter Lawrence, who entered the 9th round with a 12-point lead, extended it to…
Rosemont, ILL: Driver Tries to Rejoin I-294 from Exit Ramp, Nearly Causes T-Bone Collision
A driver in a Ford F-250 attempted to rejoin I-294 from an exit ramp in Rosemont, Illinois, nearly causing a t-bone collision with a dashcam owner who had the right of way. The incident occurred on July 26, 2026, at…