Democratic infighting complicates Schumer response … Democratic infighting over a bipartisan bill that passed in 2018 to roll back part of the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act is the latest political problem facing Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Liberals led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are pushing for a vote on legislation to unwind a key piece of […]
Uniquely New Orleans mayoral recall effort fails NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Because it happened in New Orleans, an effort to oust the mayor over typical big city complaints — high crime rates, slacking services, alleged misuse of taxpayer property — was anything but typical. Recall petition signatures were gathered during Mardi Gras parades. A brass band played and people danced on the […]
One-of-one 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing heads … A unique 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing coupe is scheduled to hit the auction block on April 1 at Mecum Auctions’ Glendale, Arizona, sale. Just 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and 1957, but only one looked like this. It’s the only Gullwing to leave the factory in Mittelgrun (German for “medium green”) paint, which […]
Trump waits out grand jury as New York braces for … NEW YORK (AP) — Facing the possibility of criminal charges, Donald Trump waited it out in Florida on Tuesday as New York braced for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Republican contenders in the 2024 race sized up the impact a prosecution could have on a campaign in which the former president is a leading […]
Dodge Deamon by the numbers: 1,025 horsepower and … (Our Auto Expert) – Dodge signals the end of an era. After this year, V8 engines will no longer be produced as the automotive industry continues switching to electrification. And they are going out with a bang. The Dodge Demon 170 is a beast straight from hell. Known simply as The Demon 170, this monster […]
London police chief ‘humbled’ by withering report … LONDON (AP) — London’s police force has lost the confidence of the people it serves because it is riven with institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia and doesn’t do enough to weed out bad officers, according to a withering report commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer. The Metropolitan Police […]
PPB: Staffing issues affected weekend street racing … Due to ongoing staffing problems, the Portland Police Bureau was — at least initially — unable to respond to multiple reports of street racing that allegedly occurred around the city late at night on March 18, a spokesperson for the bureau said.
NY grand jury appears near end of its work in Trump … A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
Last call: Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline … DETROIT (AP) — The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn’t leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 will deliver 1,025 horsepower from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, and the automaker says it will be the quickest production car made. Stellantis, formed in 2021 by combining Fiat […]
Dodge unveils last crazy-fast gas-powered muscle … The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn’t leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed.