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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man accused of shooting woman during domestic dispute in Harrison Twp. indicted
Jun. 27—A grand jury indicted a 29-year-old man accused of shooting a woman in the leg and seriously injuring her in Harrison Twp. Caleb Cox was indicted on two counts of felonious assault and one count each of having weapons while under disability and tampering with evidence in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday. On June 18, Cox reportedly pulled out a pistol while involved in a domestic dispute with a woman in Harrison Twp. Fearing Cox would shoot her, the woman curled into the fetal position on the bed, according to Vandalia Municipal Court records. "Cox shot the victim in the outer right thigh, causing the bullet to travel up into her abdomen due to her laying in the fetal position in front of Cox," an affidavit read. He then reportedly threatened to shoot himself. The woman was afraid Cox would shoot her again before harming himself, so she offered to say she shot herself, according to court records. "The victim called 911 and claimed to have shot herself," the affidavit read. When Montgomery County sheriff's deputies arrived, they found Cox doused in gasoline. The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses told investigators Cox carried the woman to front porch before going back into the house and jumping from a side window, according to court records. He then allegedly poured gasoline onto his head and body. The pistol believed to be used in the shooting was found in a neighboring lot, according to court documents.
Perth Now
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Why the Chevrolet Corvette is a CarExpert Choice winner
The Porsche 911 has long been the yardstick against which all luxury sports cars are measured, but there's a new kid in town. The latest Chevrolet Corvette has now managed what the brilliant but too expensive and too limited Honda NSX – and the highly underrated but now discontinued Audi R8 – failed to do: topple the 911 to become our pick as the finest luxury sports car available. General Motors shocked the world when it launched the eighth generation of its lauded Corvette in 2019, releasing not only the first global version produced in both left- and right-hand drive, but the first one with a mid-mounted engine. The move made Chevrolet's iconic sports car a more direct rival for the likes of the Ferrari 296, Lamborghini Huracan and, yes, the rear-engined 911. Launched with what GM does best – a big-bore V8 – the ground-breaking C8 promised Ferrari levels of engine and chassis performance in a purpose-built two-seat sports car, for Chevrolet money. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Indeed, Australian Chevrolet distributor GM Specialty Vehicles announced a base price of $144,990 before on-road costs for the Stingray in March 2021. By the time first deliveries took place in September 2021, the first batch of 250 vehicles was already sold out and there was no ETA on further shipments, while some dealers were gouging potential customers tens of thousands of dollars on top of official list prices. But after growing demand from disenfranchised GM performance car fans following the axing of Holden, HSV and the locally converted Chevrolet Camaro in 2020, more supplies eventually arrived in late 2023 after several production delays and a $15k base price hike. The hot Z06 arrived around the same time, priced from a cool $336,000, followed by the electrified $275,000 E-Ray in August 2024, and more price hikes for the Stingrays that now start at $186,990. Nevertheless, that's just $10,000 more than the cheapest BMW M4 and still almost $100,000 less than the most affordable 911, both of which offer less power. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Sadly, while the Z06 rides on Carbon Revolution wheels made in Australia, its exhaust and therefore power output were nobbled by our government's fun police. In more sad news, the most ferocious versions of the C8 – including the ZR1 that packs a twin-turbo version of the Z06's 5.5-litre flat-plane crank V8, making a mammoth 783kW of power and 1123Nm of torque, and probably the hybridised ZR1X that develops an incredible 932kW – will only be produced in left-hand drive, ruling them out for official Australian release. But no Corvette is a wallflower, with even the base Stingray 2LT Coupe and Convertible using a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 producing 369kW and 637Nm of torque. The Z06 Coupe cranks out a healthy 475kW/595Nm, and the E-Ray adds a front electric motor to the Stingray recipe to deliver all-wheel drive and a very generous 488kW/807Nm. Supplied Credit: CarExpert However, the latest Corvette isn't just a relative bargain and it doesn't just out-power its closest competitors – it matches them for design, refinement, safety, technology and dynamics, with superb chassis balance, talkative steering, fantastic brakes and big rewards for drivers who dig deep into its broad skillset. The E-Ray in particular has an enormous performance envelope, and delivers so much acceleration, sound and X-factor so seamlessly and – so far – reliably that it's hard to believe it was created in the US and not Germany or Italy, as outlined below by my colleagues. 'Anybody who scoffs at the notion an American automaker can't compete in the supercar big league needs to get behind the wheel of Chevy's mid-engined C8 Corvette,' said CarExpert news editor William Stopford. 'Not only does this American supercar look the part, it offers the adroit handling and tremendous performance expected of such a vehicle. 'While the all-wheel drive hybrid E-Ray is my personal favourite, you can get a base Stingray for close to $100k less than the cheapest Porsche 911 and well under half the price of the cheapest Lamborghini or Ferrari. Try ignoring that.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'After driving the latest Chevrolet Corvette – particularly the E-Ray – it's hard to go past America's supercar in the luxury sports segment,' said marketplace editor James Wong. 'The stonking electrified V8 drivetrain is not only blisteringly quick, but it offers an old-school sound, track-happy handling and of course those classic supercar proportions make it look twice as expensive than it actually is. Even better, the available Carbon Revolution carbon-fibre wheels add a dash of Australia to an already desirable recipe.' 'The obvious choice here would be the Porsche 911, but people seem to underestimate Chevy's V8 sports car weapon,' said deputy marketplace editor Joosh Nevett. 'The C8 Corvette is the best 'Vette yet – not only does it offer blistering performance, but also supercar styling and an interior that feels special to sit in. 'Then there's the matter of money, as the base Corvette Stingray is a relative bargain compared to an equivalent 911. But if I had the choice, I'd shell out for the Z06 or E-Ray, both of which take the Corvette brand to new heights.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert Winner – Chevrolet Corvette Finalist – Porsche 911 Finalist – BMW M4 To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the Chevrolet Corvette showroomMORE: E-Ray breaks tradition to take centre stage at 2025 Corvette Nationals
7NEWS
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Why the Chevrolet Corvette is a CarExpert Choice winner
The Porsche 911 has long been the yardstick against which all luxury sports cars are measured, but there's a new kid in town. The latest Chevrolet Corvette has now managed what the brilliant but too expensive and too limited Honda NSX – and the highly underrated but now discontinued Audi R8 – failed to do: topple the 911 to become our pick as the finest luxury sports car available. General Motors shocked the world when it launched the eighth generation of its lauded Corvette in 2019, releasing not only the first global version produced in both left- and right-hand drive, but the first one with a mid-mounted engine. The move made Chevrolet's iconic sports car a more direct rival for the likes of the Ferrari 296, Lamborghini Huracan and, yes, the rear-engined 911. Launched with what GM does best – a big-bore V8 – the ground-breaking C8 promised Ferrari levels of engine and chassis performance in a purpose-built two-seat sports car, for Chevrolet money. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Indeed, Australian Chevrolet distributor GM Specialty Vehicles announced a base price of $144,990 before on-road costs for the Stingray in March 2021. By the time first deliveries took place in September 2021, the first batch of 250 vehicles was already sold out and there was no ETA on further shipments, while some dealers were gouging potential customers tens of thousands of dollars on top of official list prices. But after growing demand from disenfranchised GM performance car fans following the axing of Holden, HSV and the locally converted Chevrolet Camaro in 2020, more supplies eventually arrived in late 2023 after several production delays and a $15k base price hike. The hot Z06 arrived around the same time, priced from a cool $336,000, followed by the electrified $275,000 E-Ray in August 2024, and more price hikes for the Stingrays that now start at $186,990. Nevertheless, that's just $10,000 more than the cheapest BMW M4 and still almost $100,000 less than the most affordable 911, both of which offer less power. Sadly, while the Z06 rides on Carbon Revolution wheels made in Australia, its exhaust and therefore power output were nobbled by our government's fun police. In more sad news, the most ferocious versions of the C8 – including the ZR1 that packs a twin-turbo version of the Z06's 5.5-litre flat-plane crank V8, making a mammoth 783kW of power and 1123Nm of torque, and probably the hybridised ZR1X that develops an incredible 932kW – will only be produced in left-hand drive, ruling them out for official Australian release. But no Corvette is a wallflower, with even the base Stingray 2LT Coupe and Convertible using a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 producing 369kW and 637Nm of torque. The Z06 Coupe cranks out a healthy 475kW/595Nm, and the E-Ray adds a front electric motor to the Stingray recipe to deliver all-wheel drive and a very generous 488kW/807Nm. However, the latest Corvette isn't just a relative bargain and it doesn't just out-power its closest competitors – it matches them for design, refinement, safety, technology and dynamics, with superb chassis balance, talkative steering, fantastic brakes and big rewards for drivers who dig deep into its broad skillset. The E-Ray in particular has an enormous performance envelope, and delivers so much acceleration, sound and X-factor so seamlessly and – so far – reliably that it's hard to believe it was created in the US and not Germany or Italy, as outlined below by my colleagues. 'Anybody who scoffs at the notion an American automaker can't compete in the supercar big league needs to get behind the wheel of Chevy's mid-engined C8 Corvette,' said CarExpert news editor William Stopford. 'Not only does this American supercar look the part, it offers the adroit handling and tremendous performance expected of such a vehicle. 'While the all-wheel drive hybrid E-Ray is my personal favourite, you can get a base Stingray for close to $100k less than the cheapest Porsche 911 and well under half the price of the cheapest Lamborghini or Ferrari. Try ignoring that.' 'After driving the latest Chevrolet Corvette – particularly the E-Ray – it's hard to go past America's supercar in the luxury sports segment,' said marketplace editor James Wong. 'The stonking electrified V8 drivetrain is not only blisteringly quick, but it offers an old-school sound, track-happy handling and of course those classic supercar proportions make it look twice as expensive than it actually is. Even better, the available Carbon Revolution carbon-fibre wheels add a dash of Australia to an already desirable recipe.' 'The obvious choice here would be the Porsche 911, but people seem to underestimate Chevy's V8 sports car weapon,' said deputy marketplace editor Joosh Nevett. 'The C8 Corvette is the best 'Vette yet – not only does it offer blistering performance, but also supercar styling and an interior that feels special to sit in. 'Then there's the matter of money, as the base Corvette Stingray is a relative bargain compared to an equivalent 911. But if I had the choice, I'd shell out for the Z06 or E-Ray, both of which take the Corvette brand to new heights.' 2025 CarExpert Choice Best Luxury Sports Car Winner – Chevrolet Corvette Finalist – Porsche 911 Finalist – BMW M4 To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
USA Today
a day ago
- USA Today
Canadian citizen dies in ICE custody; Canada 'urgently seeking more information'
Johnny Noviello, 49, was found unresponsive on June 23 at the Bureau of Prisons Federal Detention Center in Miami, according to ICE. Noviello is the eighth person to die in ICE custody in 2025. Canadian officials are 'urgently seeking more information' after a Canadian citizen died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a detention center in Florida. Johnny Noviello, 49, was found unresponsive on June 23 at the Bureau of Prisons Federal Detention Center in Miami, the agency said in a statement. Medical staff administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator shock and called 911, ICE said, but Noviello was pronounced dead by the Miami Fire Rescue Department about half an hour after he was found. The cause of Noviello's death is still under investigation, according to ICE. "Canadian consular officials are urgently seeking more information from US officials," Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on social media. "I offer my sincere condolences to the family. In order to respect the family's privacy, further details will not be provided at this time." Noviello, who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 1991, was convicted of charges including racketeering and drug trafficking in Volusia County, Florida, in 2023, ICE said. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison. On May 15, he was arrested by ICE at a probation office, issued a notice to appear and charged with "removability," because of the controlled substance-related conviction, according to ICE. Noviello's death comes as the Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, sparking massive protests across the country. Noviello is the 10th person to die in ICE custody during fiscal year 2025, which runs from October, according to the agency's data. Those deaths include a Haitian woman who spent more than 10 weeks in immigration custody and was held in allegedly inhumane conditions. "ICE remains committed to ensuring that all those in its custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments," the agency said. "Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout the entirety of their stay."
Business Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Business Times
2025 Porsche 911 GTS review: Electric, shock and awe
[CHIANG MAI] The new Porsche 911 GTS reminds me of a tale economists love to tell about Soviet central planners. One day they went to a factory and set a production quota of one million nails. The managers shrugged, then churned out tiny slivers of steel that were useless for carpentry, but perfect for hitting a target. If you'll forgive the obvious pun, when it comes to that sort of malicious compliance, this latest 911 really nails it. I found that out in the most entertaining way possible, flogging both the GTS (S$781,168 without options or a Certificate of Entitlement) and base model Carrera (S$569,268) back-to-back through Chiang Mai's misty mountain switchbacks. With the Thai jungle flashing past the windows, their differences couldn't have been clearer. Mind you, a billion words have already been written about the venerable 911, half of them in love letters, half in snarky notes accusing each new version of either changing too much or changing too little. So, spare a thought for the men who had to freshen up the current 992 iteration of the 911, carefully keeping yesterday's faithful happy while tomorrow's cynics sharpen their pitchforks. The result is the 992.2, whose decimal carries real weight because 911 aficionados consider every model code a shibboleth. Yet, identifying the 992.2 (and winning Porsche Club cred in the process) couldn't be simpler. The headlamps now cram every lighting function into a single pod, so the old turn signals on the bumper have vanished. Need more? The taillamps stretch farther across the rump, the GTS' movable intakes adopt active shutters to juggle cooling and drag, and there are new wheel designs to make you spend even more time on Porsche's online configurator. Inside, the faux-key twist knob has been bumped into history by a start-stop button, while the instruments are now fully digital. Alas, that means the beloved rev needle is gone, but you do get a customisable 12.6-inch screen that can mimic the classic five-dial layout or stretch a navigation map across the whole span. Progress or sacrilege? The keyboard warriors can fight that one out. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up In the engine bay is where the two new 911s really separate. The basic Carrera pinches hardware from the outgoing 911 Turbo, with bigger intercoolers and a revised turbo layout pushing its 3.0-litre flat-six to 395 horsepower. Add the Sport Chrono pack, and the rear wheel-drive coupe lunges to 100 kmh in 3.9 seconds, snarling like a lion that's caught a whiff of raw steak. For all that, it still serves up the quintessential 911 experience: direct steering, and a chassis that sometimes thrills with its agility (and sometimes terrifies if you overstep). Above all, it moves with a lissome grace that makes this 1.85 metre-wide sports car feel as lithe and ferocious as a Muay Thai champ. Slipping through the loophole Then there's the new Carrera GTS, a masterclass in engineering as a means of malicious compliance. Regulators (including those here) have vowed to slam the door on pure-combustion car sales by the end of the decade, but some are leaving it a crack open for hybrids. Porsche's response? Add electric drive to the 911 to slip through that loophole, then use the volts not to save the planet, but to fling the car down the road even harder. The resulting T-Hybrid system puts a 1.9 kilowatt-hour battery in the 911's nose, feeding a 56 hp motor tucked inside the twin-clutch gearbox and a 15 hp electric motor that spins up the turbocharger even before you need it, so it's always ready to boost the engine. Between all that and a new 3.6-litre flat-six, the GTS has 541 horsepower at its disposal, enough for 0 to 100 kmh in three seconds flat. The numbers sound almost abstract, so I'd describe flooring the accelerator in the GTS as an experience like being shot from a cannon. The hybrid system supplies a mighty shove from the get-go, but at some point the flat-six takes over, howling past 7,000 rpm to shove you even harder. It packs the kind of acceleration obnoxious electric car evangelists brag about, but it comes from explosions pushing pistons, not silent magnets. Hybrid power isn't the GTS' only party trick. Rear-axle steering now comes standard, tightening hairpin lines like an invisible hand on the car's tail. It sits 10 millimetres lower on active suspension, with firmer springs that make the ride feel noticeably more choppy than in the Carrera. Nevertheless, the GTS has terrific damping, so you get one clean jolt over a bump, the body settles immediately, and it's on to the next hairpin. Has electrification polluted the 911 experience? Purists are bound to think so since they once decried the first turbo 911s in the '70s, bemoaned four-wheel drive in the '80s, and wrung their hands at the arrival of 1989's Tiptronic auto. But two minutes in the GTS will disabuse you of whatever phobia you're nursing. The steering still keeps up a lively chatter in your hands about grip and road texture, and the rear-engine balance still eggs you on to work the brakes and accelerator with skill and technique. Nor should you be paranoid about heavy batteries and cables. The entire T-Hybrid system adds just under 50 kilogrammes to the 1.5-tonne 911, so it's barely even there. What you do notice, mainly, is more mid-range punch and more urge out of second-gear corners, which leaves you with more laughter as the car's poise, agility and ferocity all come together beautifully. All that said, the basic Carrera is still a phenomenal car in its own right. Despite its comfier suspension settings, it conveys the same sense of being a live thing in your hands, clawing its way through corners with tenacity, and wailing down the road at a pace that's bound to fill your system with adrenaline. It feels less violent and intense than the GTS, yet every bit as capable in the right hands. In other words, the 911 Carrera is still all the sports car a sane driver could ever need, while the GTS is all the sports car a driver could ever want. Despite the latter's new hybrid system, the 911 isn't going to save the planet, but it does make it a more beautiful place for drivers. Porsche 911 Carrera Engine 2,981 cc, flat-six, twin-turbo Power 395 hp at 6,500 rpm Torque 450 Nm from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm Gearbox 8-speed dual-clutch automatic 0-100 kmh 4.1 seconds (3.9 seconds with Sport Chrono Package) Top speed 294 kmh Fuel efficiency 10.7 L/100 km Agent Porsche Singapore Price From S$569,268 before COE Available Now Porsche 911 GTS Engine 3,591 cc, flat-six, turbo Electric motor 56 hp System power 541 hp System torque 610 Nm Gearbox 8-speed dual-clutch automatic 0-100 kmh 3.0 seconds Top speed 312 kmh Fuel efficiency 11 L/100 km Agent Porsche Singapore Price From S$781,168 before COE Available Now
