The Vvolt Centauri II Just Became My New Favorite E-Bike The Centauri II raises the bar for commuter-style bikes.

How Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge‘We view what we are doing as a public service,’ says the cofounder of the nonprofit that millions of people are relying on to stay safe. If you live in Los Angeles, you are probably already intimately familiar with Watch Duty, the free app that shows active fires, mandatory evacuation zones, air quality indexes, …

Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84 NEW YORK (AP) — Bryant died Dec. 16 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to a statement posted by her family. The post Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84 appeared first on RNS.

James Arthur Ray, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies at 67 A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.

Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

The sopranos-Junior becomes “boss” this is the scene where many believe that the sopranos became The Sopranos. submitted by /u/Unlikely_Macaron330

How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.

How Saquon Barkley became a linchpin for the Eagles after being discarded by the Giants ‘It’s not easy to fight battles on your own. It’s easier to do with help and it’s important to surround yourself with a great team.’

How Chinese Lending Firm Cango Became a Bitcoin Mining Powerhouse Cango purchased 50 EH/s worth of mining power towards the end of 2024, making it one of the biggest players in the bitcoin mining industry.

Tesla’s Cybertruck Just Became Eligible For $7,500 Federal Incentive, Still $32,590 More Expensive Than Originally Promised As everyone was watching the ball drop and celebrating under a fireworks-filled sky when the clock ticked over into 2025, the IRS was unveiling its newly revamped list of vehicles eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax incentive. Surprise of all surprises, the controversial Tesla Cybertruck made the cut this year. Read more…

How Toronto became a second home to the “Star Trek” franchise submitted by /u/Amaruq93

The legend of ‘Dan Gamble’: How fourth-down aggression became ‘tradition’ in Detroit Last season’s NFC title game loss hasn’t changed Campbell’s approach; it might have made it more effective.

How The Grinch Became an Influencer (and Nearly Destroyed Christmas) submitted by /u/curiouslyobjective

How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle (RNS) — Taped to the front window of my in-laws’ house was a photocopy of a photograph of a tarnished and bent spoon. Of course, there was a story behind it. The post How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle appeared first on RNS.

From The Substance to Mormon wives: the year pop culture’s stretched, stuffed faces became too strange to ignore submitted by /u/Chino_Blanco

How Barcelona’s high line was their key strength but became a big weakness Barcelona’s defence broke new ground with its offside trap earlier this season, but the spotlight is now on their high line for the wrong reasons.

The Trouble Began Where #MeToo Became #ChurchToo Yes, people want justice — so long as justice costs them nothing, or very little.

How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ Became a Hit It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his song, “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” out of their heads.

The First New Foreign Policy Challenge for Trump Just Became Clear Because of Syria’s centrality in the Middle East, positive change there could radiate out in all directions.

How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.