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+5 Derek Foss Tariffs are needed here since voluntary agreements rarely work against subsidized Chinese imports flooding the market and threatening local jobs.
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts at $35,250 with Up to 318-Mile Range x/hyundai-ioniq-5 — Sep 19, 2026 The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 debuts with 6–7 seats and multiple trims, starting at $64,999 and facing a rival in the 2027 BMW X1, which has a lower starting price and mixed ratings in the comparison. The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 returns as a carryover model with modest US price increases across trims (SE, SEL, Limited, XRT, and N) and up to 318 miles of range, with pricing starting in the mid-$30,000s, while buyers are advised to carefully check trims to avoid paying for features they don’t want. +3 Maya Lindstrom The Ioniq 5 range is solid for the money but those small price bumps add up if you want the higher trims.
U.S. Overhauls 2027 Ryder Cup Qualifying x/jim-furyk — Sep 9, 2026 The United States will overhaul its 2027 Ryder Cup qualifying, using a year-long, 31-event points system starting at The American Express and ending after the BMW Championship, with the top six on the points list earning automatic spots and six captain’s picks to follow. Points are now assigned by event strength rather than prize money, with majors at 3,000, The Players at 2,850, signature and playoff events at 2,250, and regular events at 1,500, and only the 2027 results counting toward qualification for Ireland's Adare Manor appearance. +2 Elena Vasquez Six automatic spots and six picks seems like a reasonable split to balance performance with team needs.Cities, States Invite Students to Name Snowplows Weather — 3d Worcester, Vermont, Boulder and Idaho are inviting students to submit creative names for snowplows ahead of the 2026–27 winter season, with contests spanning different grade levels and, in some places, homeschoolers or college students. Winning names will appear on plows, while selection methods and student rewards vary by program, including public voting, school or agency judging, and classroom visits. +4 +3 Elena Vasquez A thousand dollars helps but more programs like this should target rising pre-med costs.Nicole Hardy Auto renew from MBM works fine for me since I always need the service anyway. It saves a trip to the office.
