Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ford submitted a patent application for a self-driving vehicle that would repossess itself if the owner misses car payments. The application, initially filed two years ago but published last week by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, involves a series of computer interactions that would initiate a “multi-step repossession procedure” in the case of delinquency. Banks could send drivers or leaseholders multiple warnings about missed payments before the vehicle is eventually locked or made to cooperate with repossession processes initiated by the financial institutions. “When an acknowledgment is not received within a reasonable period of time, the first computer…
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a new dual-purpose drone in that they hope will change the way militaries think of UAVs. Their new prototype can both fly and swim, and it can even stay submerged in the water for months at a time waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. The team behind it recently put together a demo video in 2016 that explains how they created the drone and what they hope it might be used for in the near future. The team named the new drone CRACUNS, the corrosion-resistant aerial covert unmanned nautical…
This is the dramatic moment a heroic German Shepherd rushed to protect its young owner after dog from a neighboring house charged at the youngster. The six-year-old boy was playing on the front lawn of the South Florida home with his pup, named Tank, when a neighbor’s hound suddenly made a frightening beeline for him. According to the boy’s parents, the neighbor’s dog had escaped from the house and started bolting toward the boy on November 8. Tank, who is a one-year-old German Shepherd, sensed the boy was in danger and swiftly jumped into action to protect his best friend…
Residents of a Longview neighborhood gathered Tuesday evening to honor a “patriot” as he celebrated his 102nd birthday. Cake, burgers and more were served at a home on Marguerite Drive during a birthday party for Charley Clayton. Along with people who live in the neighborhood, guests included representatives from the Longview police and fire departments.
Actor Will Smith claimed during an awards show this week that a white actor spit on him while filming “Emancipation” for Apple TV+. Jemal Countess/Getty Images Smith was given the Beacon Award while appearing at the 14th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards. The award is given to “a film that serves as an example for other movies to follow,” said AAFCA’s Gil L. Robertson. “‘Emancipation’ was the most individual difficult film of my entire career,” Smith said. “It’s really difficult to transport a modern mind to that time period. It’s difficult to imagine that, that level of inhumanity.” Smith claimed that he…
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Pup With Deformity Left By Mom Wiggles Into Man’s Heart. When a tiny puppy was abandoned by her mom for being “deformed”, a kind man came just in time to save her life and fill his heart with joy! A puppy and her mother already endure difficulties when they are born on the street. To care for her and her siblings, her mother must locate a secure location. It must be cozy, dry, and safe from dangers. Mother and her young ones make every effort to withstand the elements and obstacles. When the puppies are mature enough, they can survive…
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An abandoned newborn baby was ‘saved’ by litter of adorable puppies after cuddling close to keep the tiny tot warm in a cold field overnight. The child had been heartbreakingly deserted during the night without any clothing and with her umbilical cord still attached. According to reports, the baby was found by a stray dog, which cuddled up to her with its puppies all night in the Chattisgarh province of India. “It’s possibly the warmth from puppies and their mother itself who had kept this new born alive,” one local said. “Usually, the temperature dips at night and it’s already…
The fiɾst 30 days of ρaɾenting aɾe cɾucial. The new ρaɾents aɾe ɾequiɾed to be quite aleɾt in these days of ρaɾenting. These days will suɾely be the best days of youɾ life but it comes with new challenges. Youɾ newboɾn will demand a lot fɾom you as they aɾe so tiny and delicate. You could be confused about theiɾ feedings, ways to soothe them when they cɾy oɾ how much sleeρ they need. This can dɾive you cɾazy as you aɾen’t used to theiɾ schedules. Below listed aɾe a few things that you could be dealing with in the…
Becoмing ρaɾents is nothing shoɾt of a мiɾacle. Howeʋeɾ, haʋe you eʋeɾ iмagined a white couρle welcoмing a Ƅlack 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 oɾ the otheɾ way aɾound? Natuɾe definitely has a quiɾky sense of huмoɾ. Anotheɾ ρiece of eʋidence to suρρoɾt this fact is Ben and Angela’s 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦. Both ρaɾents aɾe oɾiginally fɾoм Nigeɾia, Ƅut they eмigɾated to England a few yeaɾs ago. The ρaɾents alɾeady has two Ƅlack 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ɾen, Ƅut the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of theiɾ thiɾd 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 tuɾns out to Ƅe a ɾeal suɾρɾise. Eʋen at 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, the ρaɾents and the hosρital staff weɾe shocked Ƅecause Nмachi was white-skinned and Ƅlue-eyed. Inteɾestingly,…
A young boy, nicknamed “JJ,” was missing for 24 hours after leaving his home in central Florida while a parent slept — until a 911 call came in. A toddler went missing from his Florida home, and a former Marine found him in the woods, officials say. (Hernando County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook) More than 500 volunteers joined law enforcement in the search for Joshua “JJ” Rowland, trekking deep into the woods and through buggy swamps after he disappeared from Brooksville the morning of Feb. 23 wearing a gray Batman shirt and gray pants, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Alongside searching for the 2-year-old on foot,…
An Australian man took matters into his own hands when a kangaroo grabbed hold of one of his dogs during a hunting trip in New South Wales. In an astonishing incident that would only be believed if it were caught on camera, the man punched the kangaroo square in the face in order to save the canine. The entire incident was in fact caught on film in June 2016, and the video has since gone viral being viewed some 30 million times online. An Australian man punches a kangaroo in the face during a hunting trip in order to save his…
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Pennsylvania has banned all children under 16 from staying inside without an adult, announcing that young diners now need chaperones because of their “unacceptable behaviors.” Chick-fil-A. (Walker Kinsler/WikiMedia Commons) In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Chick-fil-A location in Royersford, Pennsylvania said staff had “thought long and hard” before announcing the new rule, “but decided it was time.” The restaurant said that when “groups of unaccompanied children and teens” come to eat, they often are loud, leave garbage, disrespect employees, damage and steal things, and pose traffic hazards outside the restaurant. The post on Facebook said that on Saturdays…
After five years of struggling to conceive their own child, Annie Johnson and her husband, Joby, knew that they needed to get help! That’s when Annie’s older sister, Chrissy, gave them an offer that made their jaws drop. But her offer wasn’t the last of the incredible surprises headed their way. Screenshot via YouTube With two young boys of her own and no major complications during either birth, it was clear Chrissy was able to carry children successfully. So as she watched her baby sister struggle to conceive a child of her own for half a decade, her heart broke. Chrissy told Daily Mail UK that…
Getting It Done There are some people in this world that work harder than others. Unfortunately, more often than not, their hard work goes unrecognized. Cara Simmons was one of those people. Luckily, she has incredible people in her life that wanted to surprise her! Facebook/Cara Simmons Cara Simmons is a 36-year-old, single mother of three. She works endlessly to ensure that she and her kids are taken care of. She works every day as housekeepers to pay her bills, but she never takes a day off or gets a vacation. One day, Cara was going about business as usual…
Tanja Brandt is a German photographer who has given her whole life to photographing wildlife and animals. recently Brandt took on a slightly different project, she took pictures of a much more unlikely pair of pals. Ingo, the Belgian shepherd, and Poldi (which is short for Napoleon) the one-year-old owl who have formed quite the friendship. Brandt describes to Inspiremore “the relationship between Ingo and Poldi as somewhat of a ‘protector-protected’ relationship. Ingo is a guardian for Poldi, whom Brandt says “doesn’t know how to live free.” Ingo is very protective of his pal and their bond is as strong…
Homelessness is a fact of life in our modern world. Its existence is something we tend to overlook, and often times we won’t say a friendly hello to a homeless person, much less look them in the eye. As we walk by their handout jar, we may take mental note of their grocery cart that is filled to the brim with a collection of “junk.” However, sometimes those possessions can hide something very valuable, which is something that one Los Angeles woman found out firsthand. As Dana Lee Calabrese was preparing to meet her friends for dinner, she witnessed a…
Drake Medinger is one of the bravest boys you’ll ever meet. Now 10 years old, Drake was first diagnosed with leukemia in September 2012. Since then he has had to endure spinal taps, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and surgeries – things no young child should ever have to go through. In March of last year, his cancer finally went into remission and he was taken off chemotherapy. Then, six months later, came more heartbreaking news – he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to begin his fight all over again. Watching Drake endure all of this has been nearly unbearable for his mom, Jessica, but…
One year on the holiday season Bobby Puryear was passing through, he went to the ATM to get some cash but discovered that there was a bunch of money already left in the tray! He was shocked and knew straight away what he was going to do… He thought that someone had left it behind so he picked it up and realized that there was $500 there. That was no small amount at all, we have heard to saying before right, finders keepers, losers weepers….. Well, it’s not a very nice expression at all, certainly not in this case anyway, there is almost definitely…
Do you believe dogs have a sixth sense? Pet lovers often believe their furry friends are capable of sensing something is wrong, even when their owners don’t notice. It’s not necessarily about sight, sound, or any of the other normal senses; it’s as if dogs have a mysterious ability to spot danger. And if their owners are the ones who are in danger, that dog is bound to react. In this case, if it weren’t for a little dog named Teddy, one family in Northern Ireland would be shocked and grieving right now. One day, Gillian was doing the laundry.…
In a world filled with hatred and injustice, it’s good to remember all the good there is out there. Always remember that what goes around has a funny knack of coming back around. Treating people with kindness and going above and beyond to help them can result in you having someone to reach out to in your hour of need! Hopefully, this positive news story that will put a big smile on your face – because this moment placed on social media is touching the hearts of America. Two years ago, Brittany McKee captured this wonderful moment at an Evans,…
Pennsylvania hunters harvested some tremendous black bears in the 2022 seasons, including three of more than 700 pounds and 11 more that topped 600 pounds. A bear under the deck of a home in Durango, Colorado. (Photo by Colorado Parks and Wildlife — Southwest Region, released) Those were among 3,170 taken overall — down from 3,621 in 2021 — but still enough to rank the harvest as the 14th largest all time. Pennsylvania’s all-time best bear season came in 2019, when hunters harvested 4,653. Hunters in 2022 took bears in 58 of the state’s 67 counties and 22 of its…