News of Today: April 2018

Monday, April 30, 2018

School Smart 10" Rubber Playground Ball for $3 + pickup at Walmart - CNET

2018 Nissan Leaf aces European NCAP crash test with a five-star rating - Roadshow

The new Leaf is safe as can be, according to European standards -- with US testing still to come. Read More

Sharper Image DX-3 14" Video Drone for $16 + pickup at Walmart - CNET

Walmart offers the Sharper Image DX-3 14.4" Video Drone for $16.06. Opt for in-store pickup to dodge the $5.99 shipping charge. That's the lowest price we could find by $12. It features a 6-axis gyro, 1080p video recording, 4GB microSD card, and up to 10 minutes of flight time.

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Lil Lonnie Dead: Fast Facts About Mississippi Rapper Killed in Drive-By Shooting

A Mississippi rapper is dead after being involved in a drive-by shooting Sunday night (Apr. 29), police said.

Jackson police Sgt. Roderick Holmes says 22-year-old Jackson native Lonnie Taylor, also known by his rap name “Lil Lonnie,” died after someone shot into the vehicle he was driving and it hit the front of a house.

Here’s what you need to know about Lil Lonnie and the fatal drive-by shooting.

Lonnie “Lil Lonnie” Taylor was murdered hours after posting a photo on social media.

Just hours after uploading a photo of himself on Instagram and Snapchat, Lonnie “Lil Lonnie” Taylor was dead Sunday night (Apr. 29) in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi.

According to reports, the aspiring rapper was shot multiple times as he drove his SUV. His car stopped after it crashed into a home.

Another person in the vehicle, a female passenger, was not injured. Jackson police said no suspects had been identified and they weren’t aware of a motive either.

Lil Lonnie spoke in an interview about meeting with 50 Cent and Jack thriller and talked about the advice they gave him.

In 2015, Lil Lonnie released a song called “Colors,” which put him on the map nationally. In a December 2015 interview with This Is 50, the rapper talked about the day he appeared in what the interviewer called a “big mega sit-down with two legends of the business.”

Lil Lonnie said he has spoken to Jack Thriller and 50 Cent, and he said he followed the advice they gave him that pushed his career forward. “Careerwise everything has been going, so I took that advice and I ran with it,” he said. “Keep the ground consistent, keep moving around, make my face a presence everywhere.”

Asked who he was working with to get money to put a billboard up in Jackson, Taylor responded that he hadn’t signed with anyone. Shocked, the interviewer candidly asked him, “What are you doing, selling drugs or some sh*t?” Taylor responded, “I don’t do none of that.” He later said, “I’ve got morals that I stand by” when asked whether he could relate to some of the things going on these days among people his age.

Lil Lonnie said in an interview he wanted to use his first “mega check” to buy a house for his family.

In that same December 2015 interview with This is 50, Lil Lonnie discussed his big plans for the money he planned to make as an up-and-coming artist.

“Let’s say you get a mega check, what would you purchase with that first mega check?” the interviewer asked him. “I’d buy a house,” Taylor said. “I’d buy a house for my family.”

Lil Lonnie said he wasn’t interested in the game on the streets. He said he was taking care of his father, his mother had died when he was young, and he was helping out his four siblings financially, which was made possible by his music.

Taylor was asked in a 2016 interview with DJ Smallz what there was to do in Jackson. “There’s nothing… nothing to do. Nothing but a whole bunch of robbing,” Taylor replied. “Everybody’s just, I mean that’s all it is, just robbing and killing and all this, that’s all that’s going on.”

Taylor said his biggest musical influence was Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie. He said had gotten similar advice from him that he had gotten from 50 Cent, and that was to stay consistent with his music.

“I want to be the next icon people look up to. I want to motivate others around from where I’m from because not too many get the recognition I do, and I just want to bring that impact to where I’m from and help people out,” he said. “I’m willing to open the door to everybody.”

His advice to other aspiring musicians was to “keep running” and “chase your dreams.”

Before his death, Lil Lonnie collaborated with a number of big-name Hip Hop artists, like K Camp and Moneybagg Yo.

He also released a song with R&B singer/songwriter Bryson Tiller called “Change Up.”

Most of his music videos on YouTube have millions of views and some were even promoted via WorldStarHipHop.

Lil Lonnie’s friends, followers and fans mourned his death on social media.

Friends of Lil Lonnie mourned the slain rapper on social media as his followers and fans all over the country grieved with them.

“(Taylor) was always 100% since them callaway days! The whole city hurt behind this one,” Instagram user DukeSuave1 posted.

“sh*t is so crazy…. I just waited on lil Lonnie tonight @ the restaurant & now he’s dead…” Twitter user McKenna Albritton shared.

shit is so crazy…. I just waited on lil Lonnie tonight @ the restaurant & now he’s dead…

— McKenna Albritton (@kenna_you_not) April 30, 2018

“RIP big bro,” Instagram user dionn2o4 wrote. “can’t believe they took u like that g.”

“Lil Lonnie can’t be dead bro I was just bumping yo sh*t the other day You has [sic] your city on lock and was making waves in mine ! I’ll never forget bumping ya mixtapes all throughout high school RIP Lil Lonnie,” posted Twitter user and fellow rapper Kash.

Lil Lonnie can’t be dead bro ??? I was just bumping yo shit the other day ? You has your city on lock and was making waves in mine ! ? I’ll never forget bumping ya mixtapes all throughout high school ?? RIP Lil Lonnie ??

— Kash ? (@Kevinx3__) April 30, 2018

Lil Lonnie’s shooting death was amid three separate shooting incidents in Jackson.

Lil Lonnie was reportedly one of two people killed and two people injured following three separate shooting incidents in Jackson. Early Monday morning (Apr. 30), a mother was shot to death and her adult daughter was wounded during a burglary of their home in West Jackson. Jackson Police Sgt. Roderick Holmes said a suspect hadn’t immediately been identified.

According to news reports, 57-year-old named Evvie Williams was shot during the home invasion and ran to a neighbor’s house, where she died. Her 24-year-old daughter, Jaalyn Williams, was reportedly shot in the face. She was hospitalized and her condition was described as stable. Sgt. Holmes said the door of their home had been forced open, and they are still investigating the shooting.

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The last ever Jeep JK Wrangler has rolled off the line in Ohio - Roadshow

The first truly modern, easy-to-live-with Wrangler has officially passed the torch to what may be the best Jeep ever. Read More

How to prep your car for a road trip - Roadshow

Tire pressure, oil changes and a few secrets make for an easy trip. Read More

The 11 best tech cars under $35k - Roadshow

Sedans, hatches, SUVs and crossovers are offering more high-tech features than ever, and for far less cash than you might expect. Read More

LEGO Batman Movie Two-Face Double Demolition for $30 for members + free shipping - CNET

Exclusively for its members, Costco offers the LEGO Batman Movie Two-Face Double Demolition for $29.97 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $8. This 564-piece set includes four mini-figures (Batman, Two-Face, and two GCPD officers), Two-Face's excavator, Batcycle, and assorted accessory elements.

Also available is the LEGO DC Super Hero Girls Batgirl Secret Bunker for $24.97 with free shipping. That's the best deal we could find today by $7, although we saw it for $3 less in December. This 351-piece set includes a bunker that opens to reveal rooms inside, Bat-Wagon, Batgirl and Mad Harriet mini-doll figures, Bat-Bot and green Kryptomite figures, and several accessory elements.

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2019 Ram 1500 pickup is in its own 'production hell' - Roadshow

FCA's main profit center, the Ram 1500, is behind schedule and it's costing the company hundreds of millions. Read More

Subaru sells 9-millionth US car - Roadshow

Once an outlier brand, Subaru's rugged charms have long since gone mainstream. Read More

Free ride ending for LA freeway 'sticker' eco cars - Roadshow

A policy change means that LA County's so-called "Lexus Lanes" will shortly charge solo-driven EVs and PHEV owners. Read More

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

The hatch is back and loaded with standard tech including Toyota's newest generation Safety Sense 2.0 driver aid. Read More

Star Wars Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy Set for $17 + free shipping - CNET

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Tesla driver caught sitting in the passenger seat with autopilot on - Roadshow

Now he's banned from driving for 18 months. The irony. Read More

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Cars with jet engines - Roadshow

These cars are built to go fast. Crazy fast. Read More

2018 Ford F-150 lets you back up that trailer like a pro - Roadshow

Nervous about reversing a trailer? Let the tech do the work. Read More

Freightliner's Econic SD is a low-slung garbage truck for America - Roadshow

The Econic SD offers increased visibility for drivers and easier access for workers. Read More

Wonderfully weird French classics from the Mullin Automotive Museum - Roadshow

Citroens and Bugattis, Delages and Delahayes, the Mullin Automotive Museum has an incredible collection of classic French cars. Read More

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Cars 3 Thunder Hollow 50-Piece Set for $28 + free shipping - CNET

Electric vehicles drive a resurgence in the British mining industry - Roadshow

Political instability, materials shortages and high demand for EVs have led the UK to look to its own backyard for minerals once again. Read More

Quirky French classics at the Mullin Automotive Museum - Roadshow

The Mullin Automotive Museum celebrates the weird and wonderful world of classic French cars from Citroën, Bugatti and more. Read More

2019 Kia K900: The most luxurious Kia ever - Roadshow

The second-generation K900 sedan is larger, smarter and more generously appointed. Is the second time the charm for Kia’s luxury sedan? Read More

Razer Raiju - Next-Gen Premium Gaming Controller for PlayStation 4 - Fully-Programmable Hyper-Responsive Buttons, Blue - CNET

Friday, April 27, 2018

Tesla shareholders will vote on replacing Elon Musk as board chairman - Roadshow

If he were outsted by shareholders, he'd be replaced with an independent chairman. Read More

Backing it up with Ford's trailer backup assist video - Roadshow

The confidence-building technology makes it easier to reverse a trailer. Read More

Sterling Sports 6-Player Croquet Set for $30 + pickup at Walmart - CNET

Toyota invests $170M in Mississippi for 2020 Corolla, will add 400 jobs - Roadshow

Jobs! America! Sedans! Read More

AutoComplete: Toyota Supra racing concept heads to Gran Turismo Sport video - Roadshow

Plus: V2X tech takes a big step forward, and Volkswagen debuts a new mild hybrid diesel. Read More

Toyota's GR Supra Racing Concept makes its Gran Turismo debut - Roadshow

The car comes as part of a software update for Grand Turismo Sport and gives us some performance figures for the race car. Read More

14 of the fastest cars you can buy in America - Roadshow

These absurdly fast cars are both street legal and available for purchase in the United States. Read More

BMW M850i xDrive will be one heck of a grand tourer - Roadshow

If it's promising 523 horsepower, imagine what the M8 will produce. Read More

Audi, Ford show off cross-brand cellular V2X for the first time - Roadshow

Qualcomm believes its V2X tech will be ready for deployment as early as 2020. Read More

2019 Toyota Avalon Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

From the ride to the tech to the cabin comfort, the 2019 Avalon is a huge improvement, but its aggressive front end is going to take a lot of getting used to. Read More

Volkswagen unveils its first diesel mild hybrid - Roadshow

Diesel's not dead just yet, not in Europe at least. Read More

Little Tikes Place Playset for $33 + pickup at Walmart - CNET

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2019 Kia K900 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

The most luxurious car in Kia's lineup balances high value with surprisingly upscale appointments. Read More

2018 Lexus LS 500 still sets the course for Japanese flagships - Roadshow

Despite a frustrating infotainment system, the Lexus LS continues to be the flagship luxury sedan that reigns over its Japanese counterparts. Read More

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Jeep's Grand Commander is the China-only SUV we wish we'd get here - Roadshow

The full-size, three-row SUV is big, attractive, luxurious and economical, and we're bummed it's not coming stateside. Read More

Hyperloop travel looks cushy, thanks to BMW Designworks - Roadshow

BMW's creative subsidiary imagined what Virgin Hyperloop One's pods could look like, and they're pretty impressive. Read More

Bill Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, Could Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison

Bill Cosby has been found guilty of all charges in his sexual assault retrial, NBC News reports.

According to NBC News, Cosby—who has faced dozens of sexual misconduct allegations spanning decades—was found guilty of three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and molesting a woman named Andrea Constand nearly 14 years ago.

The case against Cosby was centered around testimony from Constand, a former employee with Temple University women’s basketball team. In her testimony, she said that Cosby, a trustee at Temple, drugged and sexually assaulted her during a 2004 visit to his Philadelphia home to ask for career advice.

Cosby’s defense team argued that his interaction with Constand was consensual and accused her of being a con artist who simply wanted a piece of Cosby’s fortune.

Cosby’s conviction came nearly one year after a mistrial was declared in his first trial when a jury failed to reach a verdict in the case.

During the retrial, the jury of seven men and five women also heard testimony from a number of other women, including actress Janice Dickinson.

Cosby faces up to 10 years in prison for each guilty count and 30 years total, which means the ailing 80-year-old could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Cosby is out on $1 million bond until his sentencing.

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