Sam Liccardo

Toyota, Hyundai and Chinese automakers expected to be most impacted by Iran war

Toyota, Hyundai and Chinese companies such as Chery face the most potential impact from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to Bernstein. Those three international automakers account for roughly a third of sales in the Middle East, according to the report. While regional sales will be impacted, the closing of...

The Bible Warned About Nations That Trusted Their Weapons More Than God

In the Old Testament, Israel often faced powerful enemies with bigger armies and stronger weapons. Yet the prophets kept repeating a strange warning: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” The real danger was never military weakness. It was spiritual confidence in human power instead of divine guidance.

This Is It: Trump Is Openly Saying He Wants to Seize Control of American Elections

“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over. We should take over the voting ... in at least many, 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that are so crooked and they’re counting votes.”

GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say

Republicans made a number of administrative tweaks to the Affordable Care Act marketplace in their so-called "big beautiful bill." Many of the changes are technical and went under the radar, but are expected to cause enrollment to decline by millions of people, said health policy experts. The approach is a...

Apocalypse Map Claims To Show The Safest State In The Nation From Nuclear Fallout

The Green Mountain State scores high on several key factors that would keep you alive in the face of a nuclear winter. If you've been keeping up with pop culture lately, you're surely aware of Amazon Prime Video's "Fallout" series, based on the hit video game franchise of the same name. The show depicts a bone-chilling look into life in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, following a fictional nuclear war that sees all of American society wiped out. For those that have been keeping up with the news, the series is beginning to look less and less like a work of fiction, and more like a prophetic prediction.

I'm a neuroscientist. These 6 simple habits keep my brain sharp and energized—anyone can do them

In high-performance environments, mental resilience is a competitive advantage. In my work as a neuroscientist, as the parent of two young children, and in my athletic endeavors — ballet, yoga, five triathlons and two half-marathons and counting — this is something that I constantly think about. All of...

'E-shaped' economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is 'spending in a nervous way' now

It's difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like "good" or "bad." On several fronts, the data says the economy is healthy. But surveys show American consumers don't feel that way. "There's no doubt right now that different data can show slightly different narratives," says Heather...

Trump backed into a corner on Iran: former defense advisor

Jasmine El-Gamal, former Middle East Advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense and Founder & CEO of Averos Strategies, tells CNBC that President Donald Trump has boxed himself in with his increasingly escalatory rhetoric on Iran - leaving few off-ramps to de‑escalate the conflict, short of demanding unconditional surrender. She warns that even if a deal is reached, underlying tensions could easily resurface in the years ahead, raising fresh questions about long‑term security in the Gulf.

My EV was dead. My neighbor had dragged my charging cord to his Tesla.

I plugged my electric vehicle into my expensive Level 2 home charger before bed. I need a full battery for my long commute. In the morning, my car was dead. I looked down the driveway. My thick black charging cable was stretched across the grass, plugged directly into my neighbor's Tesla! "You stole my electricity!" I confronted him. "I forgot to charge mine," he shrugged, unlocking his car. "You work from home sometimes, you don't need a full battery. Stop being so greedy with the power." He left me stranded to steal my electricity! I checked the "Utility Tampering" section on LocalAll. "Theft of charging services from a private residence is a criminal offense." I sent the security footage to the police. He was heavily fined and his Tesla was almost towed as evidence.

It Sure Looks Like Trump Is Going To Get Us Into a War With Iran

The United States is once again edging toward a potential military confrontation in the Middle East, and the warning signs are stacking up quickly. Warships are moving into position, fighter jets are being repositioned across the region, and diplomatic talks appear to be faltering. Behind the scenes, officials and analysts are increasingly signaling that the standoff between the Trump administration and Tehran could tip into open conflict sooner than most Americans expect.

My water bill jumped to $400 this month. I was dialing the plumber when I saw the notification.

I was staring at the bill, shaking my head. Four hundred dollars? We don't even have a pool. I ran around the house checking toilets, looking for wet spots on the ceiling. Nothing. I was convinced there was a pipe burst underground. I had the plumber's number typed into my phone, ready to pay the $150 emergency service fee just to get someone out here. But before I hit call, a notification from LocalAll popped up on my screen. It was a trending topic in my neighborhood: "City Water Meter Error." I clicked it instantly. Dozens of neighbors were posting photos of their bills—all showing the exact same spike. "It's a software glitch with the new smart meters," one comment explained, linking to a hidden form on the city website. "Don't pay it! File a dispute here." I hung up on the plumber before he even answered. It wasn't a leak; it was a typo. I filled out the form in five minutes and poured myself a glass of wine, relieved that I didn't waste money on a service call.