Weekend News Roundup December 14, 2024 Have you ever bought a vehicle that turned out to not quite be as advertised, and wished you could just take it right back to the seller and give them a piece of your mind? Well, one Utah man tried after buying a used Subaru from a Mazda dealer, and did so in spectacular fashion: Driving the Outback straight through… Read more…

Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes (RNS) — Singh’s son called the outcome ‘a tragic conclusion to what has been a deeply painful and retraumatizing process.’ The post Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes appeared first on RNS.

Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA Could Be A Breakthrough Moment Typically, when I get to do a ridealong in a new car, prototype or otherwise, the car is actually, you know, in motion. Today though, sitting in the passenger seat of a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA, we’ve spent most of the drive route completely stopped. That’s not anything… Read more…

My favorite murder (RNS) — Brian Thompson’s killing is one manifestation of America’s appetite for redemptive violence. Jordan Neely’s is another. The post My favorite murder appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Marian feast days; Syrian leadership changes (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes several Marian feast days, Syrian leadership changes and more. The post Photos of the Week: Marian feast days; Syrian leadership changes appeared first on RNS.

25 Years After Launching America’s First Hybrid, 25 Percent Of Honda’s Sales Are Hybrids The turn of the century was an important time for Honda. The Japanese automaker brought its first hybrid to market, the fuel sipping and uniquely aerodynamic Insight coupe that also was the first hybrid to be sold in the United States. The first-generation Insight remans the most fuel-efficient vehicle ever brought to… Read more…

The national strategy to combat Islamophobia is a huge step forward — for Sikhs, too (RNS) — People are most likely to thrive in societies where everyone is given equal opportunity and where governments and citizens work proactively to quash bigotry and discrimination. The post The national strategy to combat Islamophobia is a huge step forward — for Sikhs, too appeared first on RNS.

When a public schoolteacher is punished for controversial books (RNS) — It’s part of a problem on both sides. The post When a public schoolteacher is punished for controversial books appeared first on RNS.

Latest Vatican mystery surrounds missing keffiyeh from Palestinian nativity (RNS) — The appearance of a keffiyeh on a Palestinian-made nativity scene at the Vatican caused a stir. So did its sudden disappearance. The post Latest Vatican mystery surrounds missing keffiyeh from Palestinian nativity appeared first on RNS.

How Cheap Is Too Cheap For A Suzuki Hayabusa? Once upon a time, the Suzuki Hayabusa was the fastest thing on two wheels. It was the bike that ended the Speed Wars, the bike that killed the Super Blackbird, the bike so fast that it got regulatory attention — and now it can be had for 35 of your most crumpled hundred-dollar bills. Is that too cheap? Read more…

US Senate chaplain Barry Black hospitalized after brain bleed WASHINGTON (AP) — Black, 76, suffered a subdural hematoma earlier this week and is at a local hospital and under the care of the Capitol’s physician, said Rev. Lisa Schultz, Black’s chief of staff. The post US Senate chaplain Barry Black hospitalized after brain bleed appeared first on RNS.

A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus (RNS) — A keffiyeh-wrapped baby Jesus sparks a global conversation about faith, politics and justice, revealing deep tensions and potent symbolism in Advent traditions. The post A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus appeared first on RNS.

Massive Solar Storms Are Making Tractors Act Like They’re ‘Demon Possessed’ Massive solar storms this year have meant that people across America have been able to see the Aurora Borealis like never before. The massive jets of charged particles that have been emitted by the Sun in these storms haven’t just made for a nice photo opportunity, however. They’ve also been wreaking havoc with high-te… Read more…

This $0/Month Fiat 500e Lease Offer Is Basically Free If You Don’t Count Taxes Sometimes we get lucky in this world when deals that seem too good to be true are actually just good deals. That – I’m fairly certain – is exactly what we’ve got going on at Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of Denver. As we come to the end of the year, this dealership is offering an almost unbelievable deal on… Read more…

These Are The Most Reliable Cars And SUVs You Can Buy In 2025, According To Consumer Reports Generally speaking, most people have the same three things as their top priorities when buying a new car: price, fuel economy and reliability. Price is pretty easy to check even if you know it may change depending on the dealer you go to, and so is fuel economy. Reliability, on the other hand, is a little more… Read more…

Josh Cowen’s Newsletter: And Now for Some Good News! Josh Cowen’s Newsletter: And Now for Some Good News! Hey friends, I’m writing this edition on the way back from a swing through Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Kentucky. Officially this is a book tour, but the first three of those states are dealing with the fallout of devastating universal voucher schemes, and the fourth – Kentucky – has…

Counterpoint: Covering Your Car In Christmas Lights Is Cool And Good, Actually It’s the holiday season — a time of joy, of whimsy, of doing things just because they’re kind of fun and they feel good. We should all be drinking egg nog, having snowball fights, and covering our cars with seasonal lights. Yet some folks — cough, cough, Owen — want to take that all away from us. Read more…

Rwanda Aims To Host Formula 1 In Africa For The First Time In Over 30 Years The current breakdown of F1 Grands Prix by continent is pretty astonishing for its noticeable gap. Nine races are held in Asia, eight in Europe, five in North America, and one each in South America and Australia. Africa remains the only habitable continent on the planet to not host an F1 race in over 30 years. The… Read more…

Trump Frustrated Boeing Delays Means He Won’t Fly On New Air Force One Planes He Ordered In 2018 When Donald Trump was elected to a second term as President in November, he called Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to check on the progress of the new Air Force One planes he ordered during his first term. Unfortunately for the failed steak salesman, the two new Boeing 747 planes won’t be ready until at least 2029, after… Read more…

Buy This Race Car To Complete Your Dale Earnhardt Cosplay Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001 rocked the sport to its core and has thankfully lead to a revolution in car and driver safety. The seven-time NASCAR champion was an icon and among the most popular drivers in history. His legacy remains unmatched, and many fans still hold that he’s the greatest to ever do it. If you’re… Read more…