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View Photos of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 3:21 PM

See the interior and exterior of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 from every angle. ... Read full Story

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Genesis Revealed Some Old Design Studies, Including A Luxury Pickup

By carbuzz.com | Brett T. Evans | 1/27/2026 3:03 PM

In addition to the fullsize truck, the portfolio includes a sleek minivan and a hydrogen-powered crossover. ... Read full Story

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BMW Will Keep Making V8 Engines To Meet Demand In North America

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 1/27/2026 2:15 PM

Changing tides in US and the thirst for V8 power has BMW making an about-face for its larger engines. ... Read full Story

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A Formula 1 Fan's Guide to the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 2:00 PM

A lifelong F1 fan attends his first 24-hour endurance race. ... Read full Story

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Volvo Planning Boss Says Wagons Are Coming Back In Style

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 1/27/2026 1:35 PM

When it comes to EVs, wagons have a big advantage over SUVs. ... Read full Story

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Subaru Trailseeker Is $5,000 Cheaper Than The Identical Toyota bZ Woodland

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 1/27/2026 12:49 PM

The Subaru has the same horsepower and more range, so at face value, it's not clear why there's such a price difference between these SUVs. ... Read full Story

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No One Bought Honda's Last Manual Coupe... So Why Would Prelude Be Manual?

By carbuzz.com | Jared Rosenholtz | 1/27/2026 12:05 PM

If you didn't buy the last one, why are you complaining now? ... Read full Story

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2026 Kia Niro EV Price Goes Up Slighty, Starts At $39,700

By carbuzz.com | Ian Wright | 1/27/2026 11:46 AM

The Niro EV is only $100 more than last year, but stiff competition left Kia with little choice on pricing. ... Read full Story

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Mercedes Teases AMG CLE With Massive Wing And (Probably) V8 Power

By carbuzz.com | Joel Stocksdale | 1/27/2026 11:24 AM

It certainly has the cooling power for one. ... Read full Story

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Volvo Station Wagons: the Complete Visual History

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 11:00 AM

Long known for their practicality and durability, and often also for their boxiness, Volvo station wagons will no longer be offered after this year. ... Read full Story

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Corvette Engine Build Experience Is Coming Back To The Z06, ZR1, And ZR1X

By carbuzz.com | Brett T. Evans | 1/27/2026 10:44 AM

Chevrolet will let you help build your very own sports car's engine at the Bowling Green factory, but you'll have to pay for the privilege. ... Read full Story

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2026 Mazda MX-5 Price Is Higher, Now Starts At $30,430

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 1/27/2026 10:39 AM

As the beloved sports car gets older, there's still no Mazda Spirit Racing car in sight. ... Read full Story

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Kalmar 7-97 'Turbo Edition' Slams 650 HP Into A Dream 911 Restomod

By carbuzz.com | Roger Biermann | 1/27/2026 10:11 AM

Only 11 of these 930 Turbo tributes will be built, based on the 993 platform with a whole load of Kalmar magic. ... Read full Story

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Italian Design House Bertone Unveils Limited-Edition 2026 Runabout Sports Car

By carbuzz.com | James Gent | 1/27/2026 9:45 AM

2026 Bertone Runabout sports car, inspired by 1969 Autobianchi A112 Runabout concept, makes production, and just 25 will be made. ... Read full Story

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View Interior Photos of the 2026 Honda Prelude

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 9:00 AM

See the interior of the 2026 Honda Prelude from every angle. ... Read full Story

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View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Honda Prelude

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 9:00 AM

See the exterior of the 2026 Honda Prelude from every angle. ... Read full Story

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2026 Honda Prelude Is a Charming Coupe That Doesn't Pencil Out

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 9:00 AM

We're glad the Prelude is back, even if it's difficult to make the value case for a $43K, front-wheel-drive, 200-hp hybrid sports coupe. ... Read full Story

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Toyota Teases a Mysterious New SUV with a Blocky Design

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 7:00 AM

The Japanese automaker teased a new vehicle, and the shadowy photo shows what looks to be an SUV with wide hips and a squared-off cabin. ... Read full Story

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Toyota Teases 'Something New' For America - Here Are The Possibilities

By carbuzz.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran | 1/27/2026 7:00 AM

Toyota officials have indicated that a compact pickup truck is in the works, and this teaser photo could be our first look. ... Read full Story

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The New Donkervoort P24 RS Is an Insanely Light Two-Seater with 591 HP

By Car and Drive | | 1/27/2026 12:00 AM

The lunatics at this Dutch manufacturer have launched a crazy new two-seater that's as powerful as it is expensive. ... Read full Story

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Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

by Science News | Jan 30 2026

book

The Wolf and His King

by BookPage | Jan 30 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

fashion

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

game

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

by GameSpot | Jan 30 2026

how_to

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

by CNET | Jan 31 2026

mental

People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

by thehealthy.com | Dec 22 2025

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NYC educator axed for showing students sex video and pics of her privates, tattooed breasts: probe

by New York Post | Jan 31 2026

music

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

by NYS Music | Jan 31 2026

nutrition

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

real_estate

Work Wraps Up on 261 East 202nd Street and 270 East 203rd Street in Bedford Park, The Bronx

by New York YIMBY | Jan 31 2026

retirement

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

science

'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 31 2026

shopping

16 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

by Gear Patrol | Jan 31 2026

soccer

🚨 Leeds United v Arsenal XIs: Gabriel Jesus, Odegaard and Eze on the bench

by Yahoo Sports | Jan 31 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

View Photos of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Genesis Revealed Some Old Design Studies, Including A Luxury Pickup

BMW Will Keep Making V8 Engines To Meet Demand In North America

A Formula 1 Fan's Guide to the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

Volvo Planning Boss Says Wagons Are Coming Back In Style

Subaru Trailseeker Is $5,000 Cheaper Than The Identical Toyota bZ Woodland

No One Bought Honda's Last Manual Coupe... So Why Would Prelude Be Manual?

2026 Kia Niro EV Price Goes Up Slighty, Starts At $39,700

Mercedes Teases AMG CLE With Massive Wing And (Probably) V8 Power

Volvo Station Wagons: the Complete Visual History

Corvette Engine Build Experience Is Coming Back To The Z06, ZR1, And ZR1X

2026 Mazda MX-5 Price Is Higher, Now Starts At $30,430

Kalmar 7-97 'Turbo Edition' Slams 650 HP Into A Dream 911 Restomod

Italian Design House Bertone Unveils Limited-Edition 2026 Runabout Sports Car

View Interior Photos of the 2026 Honda Prelude

View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Is a Charming Coupe That Doesn't Pencil Out

Toyota Teases a Mysterious New SUV with a Blocky Design

Toyota Teases 'Something New' For America - Here Are The Possibilities

The New Donkervoort P24 RS Is an Insanely Light Two-Seater with 591 HP

Kelley Blue Book

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Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

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People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

NYC educator axed for showing students sex video and pics of her privates, tattooed breasts: probe

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

Work Wraps Up on 261 East 202nd Street and 270 East 203rd Street in Bedford Park, The Bronx

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

16 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

🚨 Leeds United v Arsenal XIs: Gabriel Jesus, Odegaard and Eze on the bench

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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3.11-year-old juggler breaks world record using a pindaloo

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