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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 inadvertently sets lap record at VIR - Roadshow
The beastliest Corvette ever is so fast that it set a lap record at America's toughest track with an engineer at the wheel.
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White College Tennis Player Suspended After Making Racist Comments to Black Opponent: “At Least I Know My Dad”
A white college athlete tried trash-talking his black opponent with racially insensitive comments, and got himself suspended because of it.
Spencer Brown of Appalachian State in North Carolina was suspended from the team after making several racist comments towards his black opponent, John Wilson IV of North Carolina A&T. “At least I know my dad,” Brown said to Wilson during their match on Sunday (Jan 28).
Wilson shared the incident on Twitter and noted that the App State tennis coach responded to Wilson’s concerns by saying: “…we have a black guy on our team.”
Hey #NCAT this is Spencer brown, a tennis player at Appalachian state. During our match today, along with other racist comments, Spencer told me, “At least I know my dad.” Their coach responded by saying, “..we have a black guy on our team.”
Black twitter, do ya thing. pic.twitter.com/ZRN61zCU2n
— John Wilson IV (@jpheze) January 29, 2018
App State Athletics released a statement on Monday (Jan. 29), declaring Brown’s comments as “derogatory and offensive.” Brown has been suspended indefinitely for violating the university’s student-athlete discipline policy.
Statement from App State Athletics: pic.twitter.com/pvDw3SveyV
— App State Athletics (@appstatesports) January 29, 2018
Though App State’s statement says they have reached out to NC A&T, Wilson says that he has not been contacted personally by App State. The A&T senior class president added that he’s always had to deal with racism as a black tennis player.
Update: Even though I have yet to be reached out personally from the administration of Appalachian State. The athletics program suspended Spencer indefinitely! Thank you all for the help, this is something I’ve always dealt with being a black tennis player. #NCAT pic.twitter.com/9MqHvTe6fR
— John Wilson IV (@jpheze) January 29, 2018
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Waymo releases its autonomous driving report card for California - Roadshow
Waymo's 2017 autonomous vehicle disengagement report is out and the results look pretty good.
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Automotive recalls cost $22 billion in 2016 - Roadshow
That’s a 26 percent increase over the previous year. Yikes.
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Self-driving delivery truck from Udelv begins public beta video - Roadshow
The electric, autonomous delivery truck will be used to deliver food from a local grocery store to customers in northern California.
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AutoComplete: Jaguar's electric I-Pace can charge its battery in a hurry video - Roadshow
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Porsche explains brake squeal with informative video, says deal with it - Roadshow
In the German engineering equivalent of Reddit’s “Explain Like I’m Five,” Porsche tells its owners to stop worrying about noisy brakes and enjoy their fancy sports car.
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Lister's 666hp Thunder takes an F-Type, walks the left-hand path - Roadshow
Britain's oldest surviving race car manufacturer turns up the wick (and the price) on Jag's sexy coupe.
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The new Formula E racer looks like the freakin' future - Roadshow
The protective "halo" doesn't even make it look like a flip-flop... that much.
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2020 Ford Explorer will go RWD, pick up ST trim, report claims - Roadshow
Don't expect Ford to confirm any of it until it happens, though.
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Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV can charge hella quick - Roadshow
It'll receive its official debut on Mar. 1, ahead of the Geneva Motor Show.
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Sakar Hello Kitty Dancemat for $8 + pickup at Walmart - CNET
Walmart offers the Sakar Hello Kitty Dancemat for $7.96. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping charge. That's the lowest price we could find by $10. It features adjustable volume, speed, and difficulty and pairs with most mobile devices and music players.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Is 2018 Renault Megane RS still the benchmark for hot hatches? video - Roadshow
Previous Sport Meganes have always been the best hot hatches for keen drivers. This new third generation adds four-wheel steering, plus two extra doors.
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Spiderman Titan Hero Vs Villains 4-Pack for $12 + pickup at Walmart - CNET
Walmart offers the Spiderman Titan Hero Vs Villains 4-Pack for $11.99. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee. That's $22 off and the best deal we could find. It includes 12" Spider-Man, Vulture, Doc Ock, and Green Goblin figures with accessories.
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Transformers Platinum Ed. Soundwave Figure for $60 + free shipping - CNET
Hasbro via eBay offers the Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Goat Soundwave Figure for $59.99 with free shipping. That's $20 under our May mention and the lowest price we've seen. (It's the best deal now by $30.) The set includes the Soundwave figure, two quake hammers, a Megatron mini-figure, and Decepticon Frenzy, Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, Ravage, and Rumble cassette figures.
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Renault-Nissan now world's largest carmaker, ousting VW Group - Roadshow
The Franco-Japanese alliance upset Volkswagen's long reign atop the sales throne, all thanks to Mitsubishi.
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Upcoming: LEGO Creative Set w/ Baseplate for $6 + pickup at Walmart - CNET
On February 3, 7, and 11, Walmart will offer the LEGO Classic Creative Building Set bundled with the LEGO Classic Sand Baseplate for $5.65 in celebration of LEGO's 60th anniversary. (This price is what you would've paid in 1958.) Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping charge. That's $14 under our November mention of the building set alone and easily the lowest price we've seen. (For both items, it's a low by about $36) The building set includes 583 pieces in 41 colors and a brick separator. The 32x32-stud baseplate measures 10" x 10". Quantities are limited for each day.
Looking for other 60th anniversary deals? As we mentioned yesterday, the retro LEGO 60th Anniversary Bricks on a Roll Set is also available for $29.97 with in-store pickup.
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Udelv's self-driving delivery truck begins public testing in California - Roadshow
The "last-mile" autonomous delivery truck will deliver food to patrons of a local grocery chain as part of a pilot program.
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Kenya Moore & Husband Marc Daly Travel to Egypt to Celebrate Her 47th Birthday
Kenya Moore missed out on the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast trip to Barcelona, but that didn’t stop her from globetrotting with her hubby.
Kenya and husband Marc Daly are currently vacationing in Egypt to celebrate her 47th birthday. Kenya’s birthday was January 24, but she revealed her exciting whereabouts in an Instagram post on Saturday (Jan. 27) with a photo of the couple near the ancient pyramids in Cairo.
“Never in a million years did I think I’d actually visit #Egypt I’ve long romanticized about visiting this historically rich country-which is the first wonder of the world- and with my husband. Thank you for the most amazing birthday gift of my life!”
The Giza Plateau includes the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, and several tombs, including King Khufu’s tomb. Its unclear how many of these sites the two tourists explored.
Kenya teased her Egyptian getaway with a photo of a birthday cake and balloons. “Where in the world am I?” she wrote.
Marc Daly has yet to appear on RHOA, but Kenya is clearly getting comfortable with showing him off on social media. The two secretly got married in private St. Lucia ceremony last year.
The couple is also trying to start a family and Kenya is undergoing IVF treatments. They were both spotted at a reputable fertility clinic in Barbados.
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KidKraft Deluxe Fire Rescue Set for $70 + free shipping - CNET
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KidKraft Deluxe Fire Rescue Set for $70 + free shipping
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Honda Passport may rise from the grave as a new crossover - Roadshow
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Court Transcript Shows Meek Mill Judge Did NOT Make Personal Request to Rapper
It’s not looking too good for Meek Mill as he continues to sit in jail. His legal team’s claim that Judge Genece Brinkley suggested the rapper drop Roc Nation and hire her friend as his manager instead was just debunked.
TMZ reports that a court transcript of the hearing in question, which took place in Brinkley’s private chambers, show that Brinkley was not the person who suggested Mill hire respected music manager, Charlie Mack. Mill’s probation officer made the comment.
The PO felt Mack was a good influence on Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams. According to the transcript, the officer said:
“What I like about Charlie, he is not invested in Meek Mills. He is invested in Robert Williams.”
In fact, the transcript obtained by TMZ shows that Judge Brinkley made it clear that she was not trying to get involved with Mill’s career choices. She said:
“I don’t want the record to suggest who your management is or is not.”
After Brinkley controversially sentenced Mill 2-4 years in jail for violating his probation, the rapper’s lawyers claimed the judge has a personal vendetta against him because he refused to hire Mack and give Brinkley a shout out on a Boyz II Men cover song.
Brinkley, Mack and Mill are all from the same region of Philadelphia.
While it seems Brinkley may not have acted unethically, TMZ has also uncovered that a court clerk secretly asked Meek Mill for money. Wanda Chavarria admitted to giving Mill a note in which she asked him to “donate” to her son’s college tuition.
Chavarria is also from Philly and says Judge Brinkley had no knowledge of the note she wrote to the rapper. A formal court investigation has been launched into this particular situation.
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2 Play-Doh Shapes and Tools Sets for $4 + pickup at Walmart - CNET
With stock varying by location, Walmart offers two Play-Doh Shapes and Tools Sets for $3.96. (You must order a minimum of two.) Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping charge. That's $6 off and a great deal for these sets. Each includes a Fun Factory extruder, four cans of Play-Doh, four cutters, a roller, and a knife.
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe renderings show bulky body, thin lights - Roadshow
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Former “Glee” Actor Mark Salling Dead of Apparent Suicide: Fast Facts to Know
Mark Salling, a former actor on the hit Fox series Glee, has died of an apparent suicide while awaiting sentencing for child pornography charges.
TMZ first broke the news Tuesday morning (Jan. 30). While the coroner has yet to release an official cause of death, US Weekly has confirmed through the Los Angeles Police Department that Salling died from an apparent suicide.
Salling’s death ends a tragic chapter in his life that saw him facing up to seven years in prison for child porn accusations. He was 35 years old.
TMZ reports that Salling’s body was discovered near a riverbed, and he may have died after hanging himself.
According to TMZ, Salling’s body “was found near a riverbed in Sunland … the area where he lived. We do not yet know the manner of death. We’re told he may have died after hanging himself. We’ve learned the address where Salling was found dead is a little league field near a creek.”
TMZ reports his body had been there for a while. Police went to Salling’s home in Sunland after receiving a request to conduct a “welfare check.” The check led the officers to a nearby little league baseball field which is adjacent to the area Salling’s body was found.
According to Us Weekly, police responded to “a death investigation near the Glee alum’s home in the Sunland-Tujunga neighborhood” the morning of January 30th but the Glee star wasn’t initially identified.
Salling allegedly tried to commit suicide before, but his lawyer denied it.
Before reaching a plea deal in his child porn case, back in August 2017, Salling allegedly tried to commit suicide, according to TMZ.
At the time, the site reported that Salling “freaked out” and cut “both of his wrists.” His roommate “discovered the bleeding,” TMZ reported. Salling’s lawyer, however, denied TMZ’s report.
Salling pleaded guilty to charges of child pornography possession, which could have sent him to prison for years.
Back in 2016, Mark Salling was accused of possessing child pornography and was charged. According to the Hollywood Reporter, he pleaded guilty to the charges through a plea deal at the end of 2017 “after admitting he possessed images of prepubescent children.”
A search warrant discovered “more than 50,000 images of child porn on his computer and thumb drive,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. In addition to the child porn charges, Salling also had other troubles with the law over the years, like in 2013 when he was accused of sexual battery by his girlfriend, Roxanne Gorzela, in a 2013 lawsuit. E! News reported that the actor settled the lawsuit and was ordered by a judge to pay $2.7 million to Gorzela.
Salling would have been sentenced for his child porn case in March 2018, and he would have faced between four and seven years in prison and would have been forced to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Salling was raised in a religious family in Texas
Mark Salling’s IMDB bio states that he was born in Dallas, Texas. “He is the younger of two children of Condy Sue (née Wherry), a school secretary, and John Robert Salling, Jr., an accountant,” the site reads.
Salling’s IMDB bio also states that his family were strict Christians and he was home-schooled for a while. While in high school, he wrestled and starred in talent shows. As an adult, he “attended the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music in Pasadena, California and began studying guitar, giving guitar lessons to make a living.” Salling then ended up on Glee, for which he’s best known.
Salling is best remembered for playing on “Glee” as Noah Puckerman
Most fans remember Mark Salling best as the character Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the hit Fox TV show Glee. He starred on Glee for its entire six-year run, between 2009 and 2015.
Salling dated his co-star Naya Rivera for three years while on the show. “He was always just a very dark soul to me,” Rivera told Entertainment Tonight after Salling’s child pornography arrest in 2015. “I always felt like there was something that he was wrestling with.”
According to the Mercury News, Rivera wrote of her relationship with Salling in a 2016 memoir: “I think everyone should have that one relationship where you look back and ask yourself, ‘What the hell was I thinking?’ You’ll learn something and you won’t regret it. Unless, of course, that relationship was with someone who had a sizable stash of child porn on his computer. Then, by all means, regret everything.”
Salling’s death marks the second unexpected “Glee” death.
Mark Salling’s death is second unexpected death from a “Glee” cast member. Corey Monteith, the show’s male lead, died of an accidental drug overdose in 2013.
Heroin, codeine, morphine, and alcohol were all found in the 31-year-old’s system. Glee remained on-air for two more seasons.
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Car safety features trickle down at a glacial pace, study says - Roadshow
The Highway Loss Data Institute estimates that it can take 30 years to achieve 95 percent adoption of safety tech in the automotive industry.
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Former “Glee” Star Mark Salling, 35, Dead from Suicide While Awaiting Child Pornography Sentencing
Tragedy once again strikes the Glee cast. Mark Salling has been found dead from an apparent suicide.
TMZ reports police found Salling’s body on Tuesday (Jan. 30) near a riverbed in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Salling reportedly committed suicide by hanging and TMZ reports his body had been there for a while. He was only 35.
Police went to Salling’s home in Sunland after receiving a request to conduct a “welfare check.” The check lead the officers to a nearby little league baseball filed which is adjacent to the area Salling’s body was found.
The actor’s death comes as he was out on bail and awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography in December. Sentencing was to take place in March and Salling faced 4 to 7 years in jail.
Prosecutors alleged Salling had 50,000 images of underage children on his computer.
Prior to accepting the plea deal, Salling allegedly attempted suicide in August 2017 by cutting his wrists. He was rushed to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and then admitted to a rehab facility for more evaluation. His lawyers denied the incident was a suicide attempt.
This is the second unexpected Glee death. Corey Monteith, the show’s male lead, died of an accidental drug overdose in 2013. Heroin, codeine, morphine, and alcohol were all found in the 31-year-old’s system. Glee remained on-air for two more seasons.
Recently, Glee alum Naya Rivera has also faced hard times. She was arrested for domestic battery in November 2016 after hitting her husband during a dispute. She was released and refiled for divorce.
Salling and Rivera also briefly dated during their Glee days, but the relationship was tumultuous.
“He was always just a very dark soul to me,” Rivera told Entertainment Tonight after Salling’s child pornography arrest in 2015. “I always felt like there was something that he was wrestling with.”
Salling starred on Glee for its entire six-year run.
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Radical new engines make a run at reality - Roadshow
Achates opposed piston engine is set to find a home in the F-150.
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Lego Technic adds a Bugatti Chiron to its garage in August - Roadshow
If you thought the GT3 RS was difficult, just wait.
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AutoComplete: Waymo buys 'thousands' of Chrysler Pacificas for its new business video - Roadshow
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Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle coming in 2018 - Roadshow
Harley-Davidson, not always the last word in cutting-edge technology, will enter the 21st century with a possibly LiveWire-based production electric motorcycle later this year.
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Toys"R"Us 3-Day Cyber Sale: 30% to 50% off + free shipping w/ $29 - CNET
Toys"R"Us takes 30% to 50% off a selection of toys, video games figures, LEGO, baby items, and more during its 3-Day Cyber Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee, or spend $29 or more to bag free shipping. Deal ends January 31.
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Monday, January 29, 2018
Faraday Future files lawsuit against ex-CFO Stefan Krause - Roadshow
The struggling EV company alleges that its former CFO illegally recruited employees and encouraged wanton theft of company secrets.
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Marvel Captain America Bunker for $8 + pickup at Walmart - CNET
Walmart offers the Marvel Captain America Bunker for $7.99. Opt for in-store pickup to dodge the $5.99 shipping charge. That's $7 under our December mention and the lowest price we could find by $18. It includes one Iron Man figure, six accessories, cardboard backdrop, label sheet, and instructions.
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Genesis leaves the nest, plans for 100 new standalone dealerships - Roadshow
Hyundai and Genesis are working to distance themselves from one another in the eyes of US consumers and a new dealer network is instrumental to that plan.
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2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA: More performance for a sport compact icon - Roadshow
A limited edition adds power, sharper handling and aero improvements.
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