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What explains this turn of events? Lutz—the man who brought us the Dodge Viper muscle car and the 1,000-horsepower Cadillac Sixteen—has become the unlikely champion of the Chevy Volt, a 150mpg plug-in electric car that GM is fast-tracking for production in 2010. GM’s car czar now admits he was wrong to dismiss the popular Toyota Prius hybrid as a PR ploy. Though he still loves fast cars (and fast fighter jets, which the ex-Marine flyboy pilots on weekends), Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career....

Mark Anthony Austin has criticized the company for renaming the ship for new Lego toys. “My ship will forever be Slave1. Nothing. Not even #disney can or will change that. This is the way,” tweeted Austin on June 28. Screen Rant reports that Star Wars affiliated Lego merchandise was renamed for an upcoming Boba Fett playset. Instead of its original name, the toy is reportedly going to be renamed “Boba’s Fett’s Starship....

The 87-year-old Bowden was admitted to the hospital Friday for dehydration and nausea caused by antibiotics prescribed for a swollen salivary gland, the Tallahassee (Fla.) Democrat reported. It was then that doctors discovered he needed the pacemaker, which was installed Tuesday. MORE: Classic photos of Bobby Bowden Bowden commended the hospital staff that took care of him, though his wife, Ann, said he’s a little upset he can’t hit the golf course for a month....

Several incidents affecting 23 children and more than a dozen families were reported during the 18-month investigation led by reporters at CBS 2. Each involved a wrongful search and officers allegedly directing guns towards members of the family. According to the report, police departments failed to discipline officers accused of raiding the wrong addresses—or record the incidents in writing—despite knowing it was taking place. This makes it difficult to determine how often such cases are happening....

Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz, 22, had been missing since he went for a swim May 26 in Switzerland’s Aare River with his girlfriend and sister. Police in Bern announced that his body was discovered June 8 at a basin at the Engehalde Weir. The student, nicknamed “Eril,” was the son of Mochamad Ridwan Kamil, the governor of West Java. In a touching tribute, his mother, Atalia Praratya, posted a family photo showing her, her husband and their daughter kneeling beside the Aare....

This year, it’s Rich Miner, a 28-year-old Syracuse fan whose Jim Boeheim tattoo has gone viral. Miner got the coach’s face tatted on his leg in a three-hour session earlier this week because so many aspects of his life have revolved around the Orange and Syracuse basketball. He hopes to one day get to meet Boeheim and show off the tattoo in person, he told Syracuse.com. “I’d like to meet up with Jim Boeheim and show him,” Miner said....

In a Monday morning statement to shareholders about air travel’s future beyond the coronavirus pandemic, Calhoun also predicted it will likely take several more years after 2021-2022 before long-term growth trends recover to 2019 rates. Boeing’s sober estimate of the future of air travel comes just one day after its French counterpart, Airbus, sent a letter to its 135,000 employees warning them of potentially deep job cuts. Airbus said it is “bleeding cash at an unprecedented speed....

Stocks closed the day down 6.79 percent after the Reuters report, which represented the latest setback to befall the company since it grounded its 737 Max in March after following two fatal crashes, which killed 346 people. The instant messages raise questions about whether the company was dishonest with federal officials. Boeing said it had uncovered the messages months ago but the FAA told Reuters that it was notified of the communications on Thursday....

The 27-year-old has had the opportunity to meet a long list of celebrities over the course of his career, including Akon and Chris Brown. However it’s a meeting with queen of the pop charts, Rihanna, at a secret post-awards ceremony party in Los Angeles that stands out the most to the former Crystal Palace winger. Footage courtesy of Kicca.

Here is what you need to know about bone structure and diseases that may affect bones, their causes, and understanding your risk. The Human Skeleton An adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. Those 206 bones can produce blood cells, store important nutrients, and release the hormones your body needs to function. They have their own blood cells, nerves, and lymphatic vessels. Your bones are living tissues that go through a constant cycle of renewal....

The 49ers traded up to get Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft, firmly entrenching him as passer of the future in the Bay Area. McFarland, though, has already seen enough to judge. On Monday, the ESPN analyst said he’s the “most concerned” for the soon-to-be sophomore passer out of any of the rookie QBs in the 2021 draft, and says it’s time for Lance to “crap or get off the pot....

Knick-Knack Paddywhack! Paul O. Zelinsky This unflaggingly clever pop-up version of “This Old Man” is so funny you may lose count. Loretta: Ace Pinky Scout Keith Graves High-achiever Loretta learns that everybody stinks at something. Keats’s Neighborhood Ezra Jack Keats This anthology of the great artist-storyteller’s work includes the charming classic “A Snowy Day.” Baghead Jarrett J. Krosoczka Josh goes through a whole day with a bag on his head....

The wildfire has burned at least 241,497 acres and is currently just 7 percent contained, according to an update posted on the InciWeb national fire information system, The Bootleg Fire, which was first reported on July 6, is burning approximately 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls. Officials have estimated that the fire will be 100 percent contained by November, citing the “great deal of mop-up, repair and recovery,” needed for the fire to be fully contained....

Borborygmi can occur at any time. The sounds are usually most noticeable when you’re hungry. You hear them when you have gas or food moving through your digestive system. This article will discuss borborygmi and what causes them. What Are Borborygmi? Borborygmi is the medical word for the sounds your stomach and intestines sometimes make. These sounds can happen as the layers of smooth muscle that make up the walls of your GI tract push food and fluids through your system....

Border collies are known for being energetic pups who love nothing more than chasing a ball or running up and down hills and Scamp is no exception. Bred to herd and guard sheep, the American Kennel Club describes border collies as being a “remarkably bright workaholic.” The video featuring Scamp, which was posted by @MikeWTog, shows the pup enthusiastically watching a game of soccer with his owner from behind a fence....

Last Friday, Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23 district that spans one-third the length of the U.S.-Mexico border, brought a Congressional delegation to the border, where they listened to the stories of farmers in the district who said they’ve faced consistent damage to their properties. The meeting comes as Gonzales, along with U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas-28) and U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), continue to rally support for the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act they introduced last month....

Speaking to Fox Business on Tuesday morning, Judd criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the surge of migrants into the United States. “It’s getting worse than we’ve ever seen it before. We’re continuing to deal with more people than we’ve ever dealt with in the history of the Border Patrol, and this administration is doing nothing to fix it,” Judd told Fox host Maria Bartiromo. He added, “With Vice President Harris going to Guatemala, to Mexico, that’s not going to do anything....

In a viral post uploaded Sunday to the popular antiwork Reddit group, which can be seen here, now-suspended user Little_Rip_1193 shared several messages between her fiancé and her employer, branding the manager’s behavior as “disgusting.” The messages started with the woman noting that she was scheduled to work when her maternity leave started, but the manager said it was “never approved” as she apparently submitted it at “short notice” two months ago....

Walsh released a statement announcing the creation of an eight-member task force focused on police reform, and a pledge to reallocate 20 percent, or $12 million, of the Boston Police Department’s overtime budget for 2021 to a number of public programs. “In Boston, we embrace the opportunity this moment and this movement offers us,” Walsh said. “We stand with our black community and communities of color to lead the change toward a more just and equitable society....

It is not considered a serious condition, but if left untreated, Bowen’s disease can develop into a more invasive form of skin cancer. Therefore, dermatologists often want to treat or at least monitor Bowen’s disease. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and prognosis for Bowen’s disease. Symptoms Bowen’s disease is characterized by patches of dry, scaly skin that can be flat or slightly raised. The patches are typically reddish-brown colored and can range from a few millimeters in size to a few centimeters....