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- Yahoo News Australia
Driver's licence plea to Aussies over 65 after startling find: 'Should not be happening'
More than a quarter of road claims were attributed to drivers over the age of 65.
- Storyful
Incredible Moment Officer Climbs Into Moving Car to Help Driver
Incredible footage has captured the heart-stopping moment a sheriff’s deputy jumped into a moving vehicle to help a driver experiencing a medical episode in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on September 12.The Macomb County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a motorist driving erratically on a busy road in Mount Clemens shortly after 2 pm.Deputies pulled up alongside car and discovered the 63-year-old male driver appeared to be in a daze, the Sheriff’s Office said.The driver eventually slowed down and rolled down his window and a female deputy climbed from the passenger side of the Sheriff’s vehicle into the moving car, where she was able to stop the vehicle.Traffic camera footage and police bodycam footage released by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department captured the incident in two perspectives.“I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm’s way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers on the roadway,” Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said. “Due to her quick thinking and selfless actions, she safely ended what could have been a tragic situation.”The driver was given medical assistance at the scene before being transported to hospital. Credit: Macomb County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
- NewsWire
Worst car crash hotspots in Aus revealed
Australia’s worst car crash hotspots have been revealed, along with the age group considered most dangerous behind the wheel.
- GOBankingRates
5 Used Cars You Shouldn’t Buy
Buying a used car can be a savvy move if you want a reliable vehicle at an affordable price. However, some used cars aren't great investments. Purchasing some of these cars means you might be stuck...
- The Independent
EasyJet flight evacuated after ‘bag of vapes’ explodes in the cabin
The smoking carry-on scorched the aisle of the London-bound flight
- Yahoo News UK
What you need to know about the M62 closure in September
The second M62 closure in the space of two weeks is happening this weekend.
- BBC
Woman hospitalised after home explosion
A road closure is in place and the fire service is urging people to avoid the area.
- GOBankingRates
Here’s the Most Popular Car Brand Among Baby Boomers in Each State
Car buyers from the baby boomer generation are more likely to know what they want up front, more likely to have more than 25% of the cost saved up, and to more likely to drive away in an American car...
- Yahoo Finance
Why EVs and gas-powered cars sharing the same platform could the be the right move for automakers
A few automakers have hedged their bets in the EV transition by using a shared platform that could accommodate both gas-powered and electrified powertrains, as opposed to dedicated separate platforms for either.
- Australian Associated Press
Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move
The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.
- Associated Press Finance
GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers. The Detroit automaker said Wednesday that it is opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter. Customers in the United States will be able to buy the adapter for $225 through GM vehicle brand mobile apps.
- NewsWire
Huge update for commuters this weekend
A transport union has pulled back its threat to strike in Sydney this weekend.
- BANG Showbiz
Brad Pitt ‘super in love’ with jewellery designer girlfriend Ines de Ramon
After around two years of dating, Brad Pitt is said to be “super in love” with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon.
- HuffPost
Melania Trump Resurfaces To Defend Her Nude Pics, And Stephen Colbert Is Totally Baffled
The former first lady, who hasn't been seen much on the campaign trail, defended her "celebration of the human form."
- HuffPost
George Clooney Makes Donald Trump An Offer In Taunting Clapback: ‘I Will If He Does’
“That’s a trade-off I’d do,” the actor responded to the former president’s months-old demand.
- The Independent
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history
‘The US faces two futures,’ according to editors at top science magazine
- The Independent
Trump asked New Yorkers ‘what have you got to lose’ by voting for him. The answers came thick and fast
‘With crime at record levels, with terrorists and criminals pouring in, and with inflation eating your hearts out, vote for Donald Trump,’ Republican nominee pleads
- Parade
John Lennon's Son Sean Offers Up Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift
Sean Ono Lennon, 48, took to social media to give his hot take on the 'Fortnight' singer.
- Yahoo Finance AU
Interest rates are about to be cut: 'RBA to eat humble pie'
There's been a major development that shows why the RBA is about to swallow some humble pie and move to reduce interest rates.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
NRL world sends outpouring of support after Mark Carroll reveals awful new symptom of CTE
NRL fans have noticed a change in Mark Carroll's voice. Read more here.