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Rich Aucoin says he bought a used vehicle for $800 a decade ago — and has been driving it ever since. “It’s actually going to get inspected in two weeks. So we’re going to do a major overhaul for the next MVI (motor vehicle inspection). Keep it going for another 10 years,” he said.The Halifax resident says finding ways to expand the car’s lifespan has helped him save money throughout the years, but it’s not without its challenges.“Definitely (the) brake pads, I can feel that it’s like kind of easing into the stops,” Aucoin said.Statistics Canada data findings from April…

new video loaded: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Apartment Building Kills 4Ukrainian drones struck an apartment building and ignited a fire at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ryazan on Friday. At least four people were killed in the attack on the residential building, according to the regional governor. The barrage follows a series of Russian drone strikes that killed at least 24 people in Kyiv, Ukraine.By Monika Cvorak, Jorge Mitssunaga and Nataliya VasilyevaMay 15, 2026

US stocks fell sharply on Friday as rising Treasury yields, surging oil prices, and fading enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence stocks pressured markets following weeks of record-setting gains.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped roughly 537 points, or about 1.1%, while the S&P 500 lost approximately 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite declined about 1.5% as technology and semiconductor stocks led the broader market lower.The selloff followed another strong session Thursday, when the Dow reclaimed the 50,000 level and the S&P 500 closed above 7,500 for the first time.Investors shifted toward safer assets as Treasury yields climbed sharply amid renewed concerns that inflation could…

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election. Polis’ decision — which was swiftly condemned by other Colorado Democrats — follows months of pressure from President Trump to release Peters, who has promoted Mr. Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. The president had threatened “harsh measures” if Colorado did not free Peters from prison.  Tina Peters, left, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Mesa County Sheriff’s Office /…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a drug overdose, the California Post reported, citing the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.The Post said that Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication.”Mauro’s death was ruled accidental, the outlet added. Josh Mauro of the Oakland Raiders is on the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sept. 29, 2019. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post last month, saying he passed on April 23.”With many tears and…

A boring mantra has led to an exhilarating winning run at Fremantle, with the Dockers a chance to match a club record when they take on Essendon at the MCG on Sunday.Fremantle notched their eighth win on the trot when they produced a devastating five-goal burst at the death to defeat Hawthorn by 15 points last Thursday.The Dockers will set a new club winning record if they can follow up a win over Essendon on Sunday with victory at home to St Kilda the following Friday night.Fremantle’s on-field play this season has been nothing short of electric, but they are…

JAKARTA: Indonesia has sought to defend its tougher approach to natural resources and foreign investment after a Chinese business group complained to President Prabowo Subianto that rising costs, stricter enforcement and alleged misconduct by officials were hurting Chinese-backed companies in the country.Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Jakarta would prioritise national control over its minerals, including in planned changes to mining royalties.“It’s fine with the minerals, they’re ours,” Purbaya told news outlet Kompas.com in Jakarta on Tuesday (May 12).He added foreign investors could look elsewhere if Indonesia’s policies no longer suited their business interests.“If others want to move, they can just look…

SC attorney general vows to retry Alex Murdaugh after conviction overturned South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses the state’s intent to pursue a retrial for Alex Murdaugh. This follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Murdaugh’s 2023 double murder conviction, citing improper jury influence by court clerk Becky Hill. Wilson states his office will ensure justice for Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial…

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4, 2024.CNBCBerkshire Hathaway added a sizeable stake in Delta Air Lines, marking the conglomerate’s return to the airline industry after exiting the sector entirely during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.The Omaha-based company built a position worth more than $2.6 billion, making Delta Berkshire’s 14th-largest holding at the end of March, according to a new regulatory filing.Warren Buffett stunned investors six years ago when he sold Berkshire’s entire equity portfolio of U.S. airlines, including stakes worth more than $4 billion across United, American, Southwest and Delta Air Lines.…

A Quebec firearms company says an internal investigation has confirmed that its rifles were “fraudulent diverted” to Russia. Cadex Defence said its “comprehensive” review found the shipments occurred without the company’s authorization or knowledge.“Upon discovering this situation, Cadex fully cooperated with the competent Canadian authorities responsible for reviewing this matter,” it said.“The company also strengthened its verification mechanisms, due diligence procedures, and control measures in order to further reduce the risks of fraudulent diversion within the international supply chain.”The investigation was launched after Global News reported that Russian snipers were using Canadian-made Cadex rifles.The precision firearms were also displayed at…