Why Do Semi-Trucks Use Diesel Engines?

Why Do Semi-Trucks Use Diesel Engines? Semi-trucks are crucial for getting goods across the U.S., and in 2022, semis achieved $940.8 billion in freight revenue, perTruckInfo.net. But have you ever noticed how the majority of 18-wheelers use diesel engines? Most big trucks operate with diesel over gasoline engines for specific reasons. There are severalthings you might not know about diesel engines, such as their ability to offer robust amounts of torque at slow speeds....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Matthew Brown

Why Mike Rowe's 1962 Dodge Truck Is Truly One-Of-A Kind

Why Mike Rowe’s 1962 Dodge Truck Is Truly One-Of-A Kind Mike Rowe – TV personality and podcast host — certainly had his work cut out for him when developing his all-custom 1962 Dodge Power Wagon, dubbed “Project S.W.E.A.T.,” that was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson’s January 2025 Scottsdale event. The goal was always to build more than just a cool truck, though, as Rowe wanted it to be a rolling tribute to America’s blue-collar backbone....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Wendy Thompson

“I grew up around a lot of black women”: Jada Pinkett Smith, Whose Infidelity Made Will Smith Look Like a Fool, Feels How Deeply She Can Love is Her Super Power

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Jada Pinkett Smith’s famous chat show,Red Table Talk,where she is often joined by her daughter, Willow Smith, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, revolves around discussions of varied kinds. Some episodes are centered around tackling important socio-political issues, while others involve a more candid, personal look into the life of these celebrities as well as the guests that are often invited on the show....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Melanie Warner

10 Best Indie Games of All Time

Indie games are the passion projects of the gaming world. They are often created by small groups of friends who decided one day that their game should exist. Due to the lack of restrictions of triple-A companies, indie games have the freedom to experiment with new mechanics and ideas, all on a smaller scale. These games are dripping with love and enthusiasm, and often sport unique art styles that make them stand out from mainline games....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1231 words · Ms. Stephanie Quinn

10 Earthquake Emergency Supplies That You Can Buy At Harbor Freight

10 Earthquake Emergency Supplies That You Can Buy At Harbor Freight Earthquakes don’t take time out to warn us of their impending arrival. When they hit, they can knock out power, break infrastructure, and cut you off for days. Having a basic emergency supply kit isn’t optional. It’s necessary. You should have enough supplies to last at least 72 hours, and no, this doesn’t only apply to Californians. Many people in the U....

July 13, 2025 · 13 min · 2656 words · Jason Knight

2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Review: With A Wagon This Good, Who Needs An SUV

2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Review: With A Wagon This Good, Who Needs An SUV Ifan SUV can also be a coupe, then why can’t a wagon be an SUV? With the modern auto industry having jettisoned anything so straightforward as words having specific meanings any more, classification across segments can effectively be whatever you want them to be — or, what might actually sell cars. And so, since American drivers still harbor problematic resentments toward wagons, the2024 Mercedes E450 All-Terraintakes the same approach as we’ve seen Volvo, Audi, and others adopt with their counterparts: pretend they’re actually just a different type of SUV....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1743 words · Gregory Jones

2025 BMW M3 Squeezes Out More Engine Power As Flagship Of New 3 Series

2025 BMW M3 Squeezes Out More Engine Power As Flagship Of New 3 Series Despite making questionable design choices with its controversial front grille, there has been no apparent dip in the popularity of the BMW M3. The legendary performance sedan continues to be the company’s most popular performance sports car. Currently in its sixth generation, the last time the BMW M3 lineup was updated was in 2022 for the2023 model year car....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Eileen Payne

5 Innovations Dragon Age Should Keep After Inquisition

The following post is this author’s opinion and does not reflect the thoughts and feelings of Fextralife as a whole nor the individual content creators associated with the site. Any link that goes outside of Fextralife are owned by their respective authors. TheDragon Age Inquisitionis latest entry in Bioware’s famous RPG franchise Dragon Age. Taking the game a step further towards open-world, emphasizing oncompanionstories, party banter, and managing an important organization....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1632 words · Katherine Werner

6 Mario Kart World features that could make this the best Mario Kart ever

Two weeks after itsSwitch 2 Direct event, Nintendo held another Direct solely focused on its newMario Kart Worldgame, showcasing 15 minutes of new gameplay for the Switch 2 exclusive launch title. For starters, in case you’re wondering, Nintendo did not announce a new pre-order date for the Switch 2 or any price changes to the consoledue to tariffs, so we’re still holding our breath for that news. Until then, there is plenty to unpack from this Mario Kart World Direct, including the game’s new open world mechanic, its course tracks, characters, new abilities, and more....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · Derek Ballard

A foldable iPhone is inevitable, and foldOS is ripe for unfolding

Since their introduction into the mainstream back in 2019, foldable smartphones have rapidly matured in terms of fit, finish, and functionality. When comparing the newly-releasedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7to its first-generation predecessor, the original Z Fold, the difference is quite staggering. While price remainsa top-of-mind concern, and durability issues continue to persist, hardware makers have successfully solved engineering challenges surrounding weight and thickness, screen-to-body ratio, and hinge tactility. With this relative product category maturation in mind, it’s only natural thatrumors are now swirlingabout the prospects of an Apple-made foldable iPhone....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Reginald Leblanc

Amazon Prime Video isn't even trying to make good content

Amazon Prime Video is a strangestreaming service. It offers original shows and movies as well as titles it’s paid for to curate its library. While you pay a subscription fee to gain access to the service, you can also pay for additional channels to add on to the service; you can also buy or rent new movies. Perhaps most notable is thatPrime Videois a smart part ofAmazon, a company that strives for world domination by accessing every part of your life through a wide range of its own products and services....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Sean Delgado

Apex Legends: Wraith Guide

Wraith is one of thestrongest characters inApex Legends.With the smallest hitbox out of any of the Legends currently on the roster and a slew of highly versatile abilities, just about any player can pilot Wraith to victory in the Apex Games. Because she’s so versatile, however, it can be difficult to know how to best utilize her abilities and traits. We’re going to take a deep dive intoWraith’s abilities, hitbox, and general tips so you’re able to claim the crown inApex Legends season 7....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Veronica Andersen

Apple AirPods Pro 2 dropped to $199 for Black Friday

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro haven’t been on store shelves long, but we’ve already spotted a tasty discount on the newest members of Apple’s earphone family thisBlack Friday. The second generation pair of AirPods Pro can be had for just under $200 in the US ($199.99 to be exact), dropping them by a healthy $49. It’s a pretty big discount for one of Apple’s newest products. If you’ve been waiting for them to be discounted, we’d suggest snapping them before the price goes back up again....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brittany Delacruz