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How to identify a vehicle that fits you

By Metro Creative Buying a vehicle is a significant financial investment. It is not a decision to take lightly, especially given the historically high prices of new cars in recent years. Finding a vehicle that is the perfect fit requires consideration of a host of variables, including personal preference. What is perfect for one individual

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FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

By Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Federal disaster personnel have resumed door-to-door visits as part of their hurricane-recovery work in North Carolina, an effort temporarily suspended amid threats that prompted officials to condemn the spread of disinformation. Over the weekend, reports emerged that workers with the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be targeted by militia

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Harris works to energize Black male voters and denounces Trump support of ‘stop and frisk’

By Associated Press DETROIT — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris warned Tuesday that Republican Donald Trump would try to “institutionalize” harsh policing tactics that disproportionately affect Black men nationwide as she promised to push for legislation to address discriminatory law enforcement practices. During an hourlong radio town hall moderated by Charlamagne tha God, host of

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How to protect your vehicle’s paint job

By Metro Creative Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job. According to Popular Mechanics, oxidation can adversely affect iron-based metals. That can put vehicles in jeopardy and

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Business briefs

By NewsPress Now Biden admin to provide $750 million to Wolfspeed WASHINGTON | The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in

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Sport utility vehicles

By Metro Creative Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) may never be as fuel-efficient as more traditional cars, but one segment of the SUV market has made great strides in relation to fuel efficiency since the turn of the century. Data from the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report indicated the small SUV segment had

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Guilty Pleasures

By Associated Press Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 1 of ALCS at Yankee Stadium NEW YORK | Turns out, Taylor and Travis like to watch a little baseball, too. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, were at Yankee Stadium on Monday night for Game 1

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Tips to conserve fuel on road trips

By Metro Creative Road trips remind drivers of just how thrilling the open road can be. For millions of individuals, nothing provides a sense of escapism as effectively as the open road. Though road trips can be liberating, they do not allow a complete escape from reality, something drivers realize when the time comes to

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Four signs it’s time to replace your tires

By Metro Creative Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock when they

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Benefits of volunteering

By Metro Creative Volunteers typically offer their time and services in an effort to help others, but researchers believe volunteering has a profound effect on individuals who lend a hand, particularly when those pitching in are children and teenagers. A 2023 study published in the journal JAMA Network Open found that volunteering is associated with

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