Category: News
Tornado hits Illinois collector car dealership rebuilt after 2017 fire
In the summer of 2017, Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois, was devastated by a fire, but the Noel family re-opened the dealership earlier this year. …
Senate bill takes up cause to save historic Route 66
A bipartisan bill that would designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail (and provide more funding for preservation) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. “By …
How Trump’s tariffs could affect your holiday shopping
Over the course of 2018, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on more than $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, targeting almost 6,000 products. The …
Driving-while-shopping & driving high newest road hazards
Even if you don’t live in a climate where weather makes winter driving more dangerous, there are a few new threats that can jeopardize your road …
What this Supreme Court ruling means for small retailers in 2019
A Supreme Court tax ruling in June 2018 changed the way online retailers must operate. In a landmark 5-4 decision in favor of a South Dakota …
2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season
Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season …
Rare Timbs Special Streamliner lost in Malibu fire
One of the most significant and imaginative postwar customs, the 1948 Norman E. Timbs Buick Special Streamliner, was destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire near Malibu, …
Bob Bondurant school of driving closes amid bankruptcy filling
After 50 years, one of the nation’s top performance-driving schools has shuttered The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Monday, slightly more …
Can Facebook’s new Portal video caller eavesdrop on you?
Facebook recently admitted that its video call function could be used for targeted advertising. That’s no coincidence, according to Recode. “Portal voice calling is built on the Messenger infrastructure, …
Smart phone or car? More than half of survey respondents picked this
The conventional idea within much of the car-collecting community is that young people are not interested in cars. They don’t drive them, let alone hope to …
The real life “Saving Private Ryan” mission you never heard of
Two years ago, I began researching the story of Gene Hambleton, who was shot down behind enemy lines in 1972, setting off one of the most …
Most Americans know nothing about Obamacare
Former President Barack Obama’s health care law — formally known as the Affordable Care Act and commonly known as Obamacare — is the most prominent and, …
Walmart taps VR to help train employees
Walmart’s favorite way to use virtual reality does not involve shooting at space aliens, or flying like an eagle over buildings. Instead, the company is using …
Alexa, when is my next exam? University gives Echo Dots to students
Northeastern University in Boston has developed an Alexa skill that can help students keep track of everything from the time to tests. The university decided to …
The 15 most expensive U.S. natural disasters since 1980
When a natural disaster comes our way, we can feel powerless to its effects. And those effects don’t just hurt our hometowns, but our pockets as well. 2017 …
Saturday Night Live writers pen new Alexa Skill
Amazon’s Alexa has a new tool designed to keep burglars away — perhaps with a few laughs. Away Mode is an Alexa Skill that’s designed to …
Cybersecurity warning for Android users playing Fortnite
Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley has raised concerns about how Epic Games, developer of the hit game Fortnite, requires Android owners to disable a key security setting …
Google Pixel Watch rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far
The company is tipped to release its first own-brand smartwatch later this year. Unless you are completely clued-up on the ins and outs of the smartwatch …
These 10 companies are racing to make the flying car a reality
Not long ago, the idea of traveling by flying car was pure science fiction. The Jetsons made the concept famous, but turning such a machine into …
The most popular living U.S. Presidents
Written by: Michael Schreiber
These days presidential popularity is frequently in the news. President Trump’s numbers rise and fall (his overall popularity recently dipped below 40%, though his popularity among …
Half of US adults think smart home devices record their conversations
Almost half of smart home device owners believe their private conversations are being recorded so they can be sent targeted advertisements. This is the result of …
These 6 companies are making the self-driving truck a reality
It is easy to be distracted by the autonomous car industry as shiny, self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, GM, and others navigate without (much) human guidance. …
Remembering 4 greats of American cuisine: Raffetto, Council, Kafka & Brennan
It gives me solace that they each lived a long life, these women whose cooking and writing and spirit gave happiness and nourishment to so many. …
