Author: Gabriela Perkins
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Hemp and marijuana are different; WV farms are stigmatized
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Few plants are as steeped in controversy as this nine-leaf crop and few have as many uses. Cannabis sativa, the scientific name for ... -
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds
A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year worldwide, with the death toll attributed to polluted air from cars, trucks ... -
CarParts.com (NASDAQ:PRTS) upgraded by StockNews.com to “Hold”
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS – Get an Appraisal) was upgraded by StockNews.com from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Tuesday. Several ... -
GM partners with Red Hat for Linux vehicle operating system
GM recently announced that it is working with Red Hat, a well-known Linux company, to work on vehicle operating systems. This could turn out to be ... -
Leclerc crashes Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312T at Monaco Historic
Between this season’s F1 races, Ferrari driver – and current leader of the Drivers’ Championship – Charles Leclerc took part in the iconic Monaco Historic Grand ... -
Cook breaks BMW dominance to seal Race 1 win at Brands Hatch Indy
Josh Cook broke the initial grid dominance of the BMW led by Colin Turkington to seal the opening race of the day at Hatch Indy Brands ... -
Transformers and LEGO team up for the articulated Optimus Prime
LEGO has had a ton of memorable crossovers in recent years. Now the popular brick building toy is transforming its brand into another popular 80s franchise. ... -
Serious off-roaders don’t waste money on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
the jeep Cowboy Rubicon is the most capable version of the legendary 4×4 SUV. Still, some serious off-roaders wanting to modify their Jeeps don’t bother with ... -
Castle Automotive Group Promotes David Ortiz to Vice
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Castle Automotive Group (CAG), a growing automotive retailer headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, today announced that, effective ... -
Confidential Document Shredding, Paint Collection Event is Saturday, May 14! – Kane County Connects
Editor’s Note: This recycling article was written by Clair Ryan, Kane County Recycling Coordinator. Do you have a question or an idea for a recycling board? ... -
Alberta RCMP Forest Crime Unit charges Peace River man in connection to wildfire – Canada Police Report
Sexsmith, AB – After a lengthy investigation in partnership with Alberta Wildfire Investigators, the Alberta RCMP Forest Crime Unit has laid charges in relation to a ... -
Chicago police investigate mass shootings, including one in area already identified for more resources – Chicago Tribune
Chicago police faced a trio of shootings with multiple casualties on Tuesday – with 13 people shot in all – two cops in a beat targeted ... -
This California desert could hold the key to powering all of America’s electric cars
The Salton Sea, which sits roughly in the middle of the massive geological low point, isn’t really a sea at all. California’s largest inland lake, it ... -
Multi-alarm fire tears through waste management facility in Elizabeth, NJ
Firefighters battle NJ waste facility blaze for hours 02:27 One person remained missing for more than nine hours, the fire started to burn. The Elizabeth Fire ... -
121 arrests as part of the operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking
An INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking triggered 121 arrests in 25 countries, resulting in 193 new investigations. Operation Storm Makers (March 21-25, 2022) ... -
Thieves convert to this coveted auto part
Move over copper piping, catalytic converters are now driving illegal domestic demand for precious metals. Copper capers remain a persistent problem, in Massachusetts and across the ... -
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin will undergo a full inspection this month
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin will undergo a full inspection this month. The update was announced by the Ministry of Environment, which said the electric vehicle production facility ... -
Tesla Model 3 Owner on Turo Says He Called Police Only to Hear ‘It’s a Civil Matter’ – More Story Updates
This is a follow up report to the story we shared last week when a Tesla Model 3 was rented on Turo and the guest took ... -
Check out this field full of classic Chevy Bel Airs
For most people, any thought surrounding a Bel-Air neighborhood conjures up images of that glitzy Los Angeles community where old-school Hollywood glitz reside. But for automotive ... -
Novak Djokovic fired Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal warning Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis | sport
Novak Djokovic has been warned that Carlos Alcaraz can use the same tools as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to continue improving and possibly dethroning the ... -
The high school student is the largest private donor to the animal shelter | Way of life
ANDERSON, SC — A Crescent High senior has spent half his life donating to the Anderson County PAWS animal shelter. Adoption supervisor Randi Leigh Ashley sat ... -
The best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, from fine dining to yacht charter
To experience Fort Lauderdale’s coolest restaurants by far (and fit in with some street art, rotating events, and local businesses), head to the Flagler Village development, ... -
What is it for and how to choose the best torque wrench for your garage
Have you ever overtightened something and stripped the threads or broken the bolt while servicing the vehicle? Or, you tightened something only to loosen it soon ... -
Owner of Rented Tesla Model 3 on Turo Says He Called Police Only to Hear ‘It’s a Civil Matter’ – More Story Updates
Advertisement This is a follow up report to the story we shared last week when a Tesla Model 3 was rented on Turo and the guest ... -
La Plata police will step up enforcement of travel laws
LA PLATA, Maryland— The Maryland State Police La Plata Barracks, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) and ... -
How to recognize and tame your cognitive distortions
Two things I’ve done, in different fields, seem to require entirely different skills, but I discovered an unexpected overlap. The first is overcoming a vicious addiction ... -
Automotive Repair Services Market Overview 2022-2029 | Key Players – Continental, 3m Company, Monro, Advance Auto Parts, O’reilly Auto Parts
The latest market research report analyzes Automotive Repair Services Market Demand by Different Segments Size, Share, Growth, Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2028 in its database, ... -
Aid workers prepare stretchers and toys for Mariupol evacuees
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Aid workers on Tuesday prepared hot food, wheelchairs and toys for civilians slowly heading to relative safety from the pulverized remains of a ... -
LKQ expects significant cost and CO2 savings from traction battery repair and refurbishment
In a joint study, RWTH Aachen University and LKQ investigated the challenges posed by defective and end-of-life traction batteries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and demonstrated ... -
After Patrick Lyoya was killed by a Grand Rapids police officer, the Congolese community on edge
The man killed by a police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, had just moved into his home and was ready to settle down Patrick Lyoya’s father, ... -
A Passion Sprite for Trevor
“WHEN I was at Thornbury Middle School, we would pass the Conservative Club on the way to the chip shop. There was a Sprite in the ... -
Take charge – Tobacco Reporter
Electronic cigarettes But maybe, completely out of character, I’m being unfair. Perhaps such confusing thinking is unsurprising in a complex world. What about, for example, e-cigarettes ... -
Columbia, environmental groups fight junkyard on downtown core and near creek | Colombia News
COLOMBIA — The city and local environmental groups have been engaged in a legal battle for more than a year to challenge the city’s own zoning ... -
What’s in City Press: More trouble for Zahara as bank aims to auction her townhouse; Death threats won’t deter me – Teffo.
In City Press, May 1, 2022 Death threats won’t deter me – Teffo Death threats, arrests and murder plots. These are some of the controversial allegations ... -
Here’s why you shouldn’t expect another auto insurance refund
New Zealanders may be driving less because of the cost of living, but insurers are not planning to repeat the 2020 premium discounts. At the start ... -
Letters: Remote work | Allen’s experience
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Remote work solvesseveral bay area issues Regarding. “Employers Must Heed Remote ... -
Mechanics find quick fix for car rattle | Columnists
We bought a new car in September 2019. There were a few bugs in the first two months, but the dealership took good care of us. ... -
Dad has arms amputated after fireball electric shock from construction site steel pole – Reuters
Jahden Nelson, a father of three young children, was dismantling scaffolding when a steel pole he was holding hit a low power line last Tuesday in ... -
Market Size, Share, and Industry Forecast for Payday Loans – 2030
Payday Loans Market Outlook – 2030 The world’s payday loans market size was estimated at $32.48 billion in 2020 and is predicted to rise to $48.68 ... -
Catalytic converter thefts continue around Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Criminals target catalytic converters. The car part contains precious metals that some thieves steal for profit. It’s a growing concern across the ... -
Automatic body welding: look before you weld
These days, we often hear, “It’s not your father’s industry anymore,” when the topics of automotive electronics and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) come up. But ... -
Jony Ive’s design lab announces the first 4 winners of its cha
What does a cow harness have in common with seed pods, outdoor clothing and a device that reduces toxic particles in the air? All four have ... -
The iconic Shifnal Bridge spans generations
This comparison chart appears to date from around the end of the Great War. But that, like so much else in the ancient city, has changed, ... -
How Crescent Senior Became Anderson County PAWS’ Largest Private Donor
A Crescent High senior has spent half his life donating to the Anderson County PAWS Animal Shelter. Adoption supervisor Randi Leigh Ashley sat in the reception ... -
Bracknell fly spill crackdown: Drivers landed in hot water
A multi-agency day of action to tackle fly tipping has thrown a number of motorists into hot water. On April 21, the Public Protection Partnership, Thames ... -
ABRA owners power their business with solar energy
At various ABRA Auto Body locations across the country, some facility owners are turning to solar power to reduce their environmental footprint and increase their bottom ... -
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, reaches an agreement to buy Twitter for 44 billion dollars | Twitter
Elon Musk has struck a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter in a takeover that will give the world’s richest man control of a social network ... -
Illegal modification of vehicles to attract heavy fine
Stricter enforcement follows complaints about threat modified vehicles pose to other road users Stricter enforcement follows complaints about threat modified vehicles pose to other road users ... -
Las Vegas man charged with operating illegal gas business and creating ‘Frankenstein vehicles’
“Frankenstein vehicles” found in the garden LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – New details have been released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department following the arrest of ... -
‘Car Doctor’ Q&A – Saratogian
Q. I read your comments about synthetic oil and how you use it in your vehicles. My question is, which option is better for the environment? ... -
Las Vegas man charged with operating illegal gas business, after ‘Frankenstein vehicles’ found in backyard
“Frankenstein vehicles” found in the garden LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police have arrested a man as part of an investigation after “Frankenstein vehicles” were found ... -
Earth Day Events Planned in North County
Earth Day celebrations are planned throughout North County. Here is a sample. BONSALLEarth Day Zoo Camp: Wild Wonders, an animal sanctuary, hosts a half-day zoo camp ... -
Dumpster discovery leads to rediscovery of artist Francis Hines
After falling into obscurity, the late artist Francis Hines is gaining attention once again after an auto mechanic rescues hundreds of his paintings from a dumpster ... -
Stewart’s Shops celebrates Earth Day with free hot refills
Stewart’s Shops highlights sustainability initiatives, from recycling to solar panels. By Erin Del Conte | April 20, 2022 To celebrate Earth Day, April 22, Stewart’s Shops ... -
The Truth Behind “The New Car Smell”. What are automakers like Nissan doing?
Have you ever sat in a brand new car with clean seats, crystal clear windows, a boatload of plastic covers and “new car smell?” Have you ... -
Illinois prison guards used prison labor to raise money for golf tournaments
A recent investigation of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) found that prison guards used incarcerated people to wash their personal cars, get haircuts, and shine ... -
Ukraine fires missiles faster than the US can build them
A major problem is brewing in Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. Although they are progressing, they need one thing from the United States to win. The ... -
Driver fury as car parts are stolen near Kemble station
A RETIRED doctor is urging rail passengers to be careful where they park after crucial car parts were stolen last week. Andrew Sabourin parked his Mazda ... -
Direct circular: moving forward with the efforts of the REMADE Institute
Compared to its sister organizations Manufacturing USA, how unique is the REMADE Institute? Look at his ties to two pop culture icons: the Air Jordan and ... -
Plan to recycle 700,000 cars every year
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) are working on a business plan to provide a roadmap for ... -
CarParts.com sets first quarter 2022 conference call to Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET
TORRANCE, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 to discuss its financial results ... -
Kore Infrastructure turns waste into clean energy
Hydrogen makes up about 70% of all matter in the universe — and these days, it looks like hydrogen production startups make up about the same ... -
Do Hamilton car wreckers use hybrid vehicles?
A hybrid vehicle is an automobile that combines a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor. Originating in an exhibition in Paris in 1900, hybrid cars ... -
Military museum and vocational school team up to restore US Army truck – Macomb Daily
The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society in Eastpointe will partner with Drive One Detroit Technical Center in Roseville to restore a Dodge M880 truck used ... -
Driving fast when the car is cold can “waste fuel” – money-saving tip
Experts have provided drivers with a money-saving tip that could lead to wasting less fuel and keeping the engine in better, healthier condition. Drivers were asked ... -
All about Maruti Suzuki-Toyota’s new plant in Noida
The operator of the baler, a hydraulic press that crushes and shapes the body of a car into a metal cube, says a little prayer as ... -
Pickup truck with stolen catalytic converters crashes into MP’s car
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries when a pickup truck containing stolen catalytic converters rammed the officer’s vehicle in Santa Clarita early Saturday, ... -
Spring Thaw heats up the classic Calgary scene
Breadcrumb Links On the road Local News Calgary Heritage Park car show to party for restored 1964 Mercury M100 pickup Publication date : April 09, 2022 ... -
Civilians ‘buried alive’ in Borodyanka, ‘much worse’ than Bucha, says Zelensky
In his address on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the situation in the town of Borodyanka was “much worse” than in Bucha. Ukrainian authorities said ... -
Analysis: China’s balancing act on Ukraine offers Washington a subtle ‘victory’
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Reuters) – China’s abstentions in UN votes to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are a “victory”, the US envoy to the United ... -
Why Polestar’s controversial ‘moonshot’ electric car plan could work well
In April 2021, Polestar has made a bold statement. The electric vehicle startup was going to create a climate-neutral car. Now Dennis Nobelius, COO of Polestar, ... -
Former Flexsteel property taken over by Way Services | Local company
The former Flexsteel furniture factory in East Lampeter Township has been sold to a growing Lancaster County logistics company, Way Services Inc., for $5.3 million, more ... -
The Automotive Fasteners Market Size Will Exceed US$38.95 Billion By
Tokyo, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world Automotive Fasteners Market Size was reached at US$27.2 billion in 2021. A fastener is a mechanical device ... -
Hundreds of drug trafficking tunnels exist on the US-Mexico border – here’s how we close them
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Border security is national security. Over the past thirty years, law enforcement officials have uncovered more than 230 ... -
Environmental justice and job security key to transition to electric vehicles, experts say
A shift to electric vehicle manufacturing could create thousands of new jobs for Indiana, while switching to zero-emission vehicles could bring billions of dollars in public ... -
county to host recycling event for Lanai residents | News, Sports, Jobs
Maui News A white goods, metals and e-waste collection event will be held for Lanai residents at the Pulama Lanai Fleet Yard from 8 ... -
Consumers have good news for Tesla, Ford and GM
Electric vehicle manufacturers are frustrated. Despite their desire to produce more vehicles, their hands are tied as supply chain disruptions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic persist. ... -
Moon Knight has done terrible things, and these are the worst
With the modern popularity of the mercenary Deadpool, alongside lesser hits like Taskmasker, Domino, Deathstroke, Deadshot, and others, the concept of a comic book hero making ... -
Steering Systems Have Changed – Do Customers Care?
From the driver’s seat, it might seem like little has changed with a car in the last 50 or so years. Sure, there may be digital ... -
Toyota retains coveted crown from GM and Ford
What if the big winner from the difficulties the auto industry is currently going through was Toyota (MT) – Get the report from Toyota Motor Corp.? ...
