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In California, it is now illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk, whether that crosswalk is marked or not. This regulation, known as Assembly Bill 413, aims to “daylight” intersections by removing visual obstructions, ensuring vehicles don’t become hazardous obstacles. The warning phase of the law ended in December 2024, and citations are now being issued to violators, with fines starting at $40. Related The 2025 Audi S5 Proves American Safety Laws Are Woefully Outdated We’re missing out on some of the S5 Sportback’s coolest features, all because American lawmakers won’t get out of the 20th Century. It’s…

Wout Van Aert has a simple wish for 2025, combined with lofty goals and an appeal for gear restrictions in pro races to help reduce high-speed crashes.  After his 2024 season was wrecked by two major crashes and complex injuries, the Visma-Lease a Bike rider hopes to avoid a similar fate in 2025. He has clear ambitions of returning to fight in the Classics and Tour de France sprints. “Stay on my bike,” Van Aert said with his usual sense of dry humour when asked by Sporza, during an interview at his home near Antwerp in northern Flanders.”I want to be…

2025 started with a new viral outbreak in China. Learn more about the virus known as HMPV, how it spreads and more. Image Credit: Getty Images Five years after the COVID-19 outbreak turned the world upside down, China is experiencing a new outbreak. Shortly after 2025 began, news circulated of an infection known as human metapneumovirus, a.k.a HMPV. Learn more about HMPV, including its symptoms, treatment, how it spreads and more, below. What Is Human Metapneumovirus? Human metapneumovirus was first discovered in 2001, according to the CDC. The incubation period is estimated to be between 3 to 6 days, and…

Trademarks for the Nissan Xtrerra name are being renewed, hinting at a possible return of the rugged SUV. Nissan filed trademark renewal applications for “Xterra” and “Nissan Xterra” in the U.S. Dec. 23, 2024. Both trademarks apply to “motor vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts thereof.” 2015 Nissan Xterra Trademark filings can be an early hint that an automaker is looking to revive a name from its past. The Honda Prelude trademark was renewed in the U.S. in 2023, and Honda has since confirmed that the coupe will return as a hybrid. But sometimes these filings don’t…

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they’re more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Rivian lays out a design for heated LED headlight lenses. That document was filed by Rivian on Jun. 21, 2023, but only published by the USPTO on Dec. 26, 2024. Rivian heated headlight patent image Rivian’s design…

Tom Homan, tapped by President-elect Trump as his “border czar,” stressed that the incoming administration has to keep an eye on potential extremism within the U.S. military and other agencies after the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. “The incoming administration needs to look at insider threat[s], I mean insider threat analysis has been put on the back seat by this administration,” Homan told Fox News on Thursday. “And we’ve got two people who served in the military that committed these terrorist acts,” he said. “We need to really dig down into insider threat in…

The head of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, Serhii Deineko, has visited combat units on the front lines to assess their operations and inspect the arrangement of their positions. That’s according to Ukraine’s border agency, Ukrinform reports. Deineko’s visit focused on evaluating the situation on the front line, discussing provisions for the units, and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary gear, weapons, ammunition, and other resources essential for countering the enemy. During the visit, Deineko reviewed ongoing efforts to enhance defensive positions, toured repair shops where border guards independently maintain and repair weapons and equipment, and inspected the living…

The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state of bird flu.On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1 bird flu virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more than 600 in California, according to state’s Department of Food and Agriculture.Since April, there have been 61 human cases of avian flu nationwide, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

Damascus — The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said Friday as they visited Damascus to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month. One of their first stops was the notorious Sednaya prison, not far from the capital.  Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits the Sednaya prison north of Damascus, accompanied by…

Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the January 3, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for January 3, 2025, is: Inexpensive or low in cost. What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With? Today’s Wordle starts with the letter…