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Police are already using license plate readers to chase people

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Just a few days ago, we published a story about companies that own automated license plate readers and sell the data they collect, and how for-profit surveillance is about to expand so

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Cars

Before air conditioning was standard in cars, people had to get creative with air flow.

Max Mamby/Indigo/Getty Images Early motorcar drivers were probably more concerned about staying warm than staying cool, given that the first automobiles were open-air and had no closed bodies. The first Ford Model T, especially the Roadster and Touring models, had no standard driver’s door, and drivers of

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Podcasts

How many people buy from podcast ads?

How well does podcast advertising work? Podcast promos are a good example – about 3 out of 5 new listeners who find a podcast though podcast promos come back to listen to more episodes. This is detailed in Magellan AI’s first Podcast Measurement Benchmark report, which covers podcast campaigns from Q1. This represents an

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Outdoors

Here’s what people give up when buying a cheap camping tent

You can spend $284 or you can spend $650—so what’s the right price? Finding the right backpacking tent requires balancing weight, weather protection, and price. From a reliable budget backpacking tent to a top-of-the-line extravaganza, choosing the right shelter is essential for a safe and comfortable night on the trail. (Photo: Benjamin Tepler) Published on

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Fitness

Exercise Tiger, the ‘disastrous’ D-Day rehearsal in World War II that killed 749 people – yet many people have never heard of it

movie Pressure, The film, starring Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, opens with a bloody scene on the beach. But this is not D-Day, although at first glance it seems so. This is Exercise Tiger, sometimes known as Operation Tiger, the dress rehearsal for the Normandy invasion that changed the history and fate of

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Motorcycles

People are running out of excuses why Honda’s electric trials dirt bike is bad

For years, electric motorcycles have lived in a weird little bubble. Each result came with a disclaimer. There was an asterisk on each platform. Every good finish was followed by some variation of “pretty impressive for an electric bike.” Honda’s RTL electric trials bike is probably reaching the point where this excuse will no longer

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Trucks

USA Truck expands hiring of experienced people with apprenticeship

A USA Truck tractor-trailer in Arlington, Texas. (Business Wire) June 17, 2026 2:30 pm, EDT key takeaways: USA Truck launched a two-year military apprenticeship program June 16 to transition transitioning service members into driving and diesel technician roles. USA Truck said the Fastport-developed program lets eligible participants receive company pay and a military housing allowance,

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Outdoors

Strava data shows mountain lions take ‘active steps’ to avoid people

California officials have worked hard to make room for mountain lions – But not everyone is happy about it. In February, six groups of this apex predator received additional protection under the California Endangered Species Act. These distinct populations live along the central and southern coasts of California, where development has increasingly isolated them from

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