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Oregon may have new land -- a waterfall put up for sale on Redfin | AP News
Oregon may have new land -- a waterfall put up for sale on Redfin | AP News
The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin. Abiqua Falls is known for its 92-foot vertical drop over a basalt cliff. It has been privately owned but open to the public for over a century. Its owner, a nonprofit that supports a community of Benedictine monks, put it on the market earlier this year. The listing worried fans of the natural wonder. But at the end of the legislative session this month, a bipartisan group of lawmakers stepped in and approved spending $2.1 million to buy the falls and its surrounding land.
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Oregon may have new land -- a waterfall put up for sale on Redfin | AP News
Monopoly Round-Up: Bombshell Document Details Watergate-Style Corruption at the Antitrust Division
Monopoly Round-Up: Bombshell Document Details Watergate-Style Corruption at the Antitrust Division
From Ticketmaster to Paramount to Hewlett Packard, the Trump administration and corporate America are involved in an orgy of corruption. Finally, we are seeing the first real investigation take place.
Watergate was seen as a case about a break-in. It was more broadly a conspiracy to cover up widespread campaign finance misdeeds, with links to the Vietnam War, and corruption around the ITT antitrust case. Once investigators pulled on various strings, it all came undone.
Live Nation’s monopoly power has only grown. So this settlement was widely seen as a corporate pardon by Trump of a hated monopoly.
But instead of working, the gambit backfired. The judge said the state attorneys general must continue the trial on Monday, without the DOJ, or settle. And 33 of them chose to move forward.
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Monopoly Round-Up: Bombshell Document Details Watergate-Style Corruption at the Antitrust Division
Elon Musk Revealed Model 2 Senior Edition: Everything You Need To Know. MIX - YouTube [1:30:54]
Elon Musk Revealed Model 2 Senior Edition: Everything You Need To Know. MIX - YouTube [1:30:54]

Ask about this video (still don't have a verified price) Says it has a smaller screen above steering wheel --is that replaces or in addition to larger mddle positioned screen.

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Recommend related content How fast was the Model 2 line built? What makes the mirrors unique for seniors? How does AI assist with senior driver fatigue? Summarize the video This video details the accelerated production and specialized features of the upcoming Tesla Model 2 Senior Edition, projected for a 2026 release.

Key Highlights Production Breakthrough (0:00 - 1:19): Tesla has stood up a dedicated production line in just 82 days, utilizing a hybrid cellular system and massive Giga presses from IDRA to reduce welding and cut assembly time (1:30 - 3:20). Exterior Design for Safety (12:20 - 24:18): The vehicle features aerodynamic, dual-lens mirrors for blind spot elimination (17:02-18:56), and specifically engineered off-road wheel arches designed to reduce mud splatter by up to 35% (19:26-20:04). It also utilizes butterfly doors for easier entry in tight spaces (23:24-23:38). Senior-Friendly Interior (24:54 - 34:54): The cabin is tailored for older drivers with a new compact driver display above the steering wheel (27:02-27:34), soft-close mechanisms on doors and glove compartments (26:24), and a simplified infotainment system with larger fonts (1:05:28). Winter Performance (34:54 - 56:41): Extensive cold-weather testing shows the Model 2 achieves a 9-minute optimal charging state (39:03) and maintains a predictable winter range of nearly 200 km at -10°C, thanks to an advanced heat pump algorithm (52:16-52:35). Price and Availability (1:20:03 - 1:29:38): The goal is to deliver a sub-$25,000 EV (1:13:22), with production ramping up in Mexico to provide tariff-free access to US markets (1:22:08).

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Elon Musk Revealed Model 2 Senior Edition: Everything You Need To Know. MIX - YouTube [1:30:54]
Buying a Used Tesla Model Y? Here's What You MUST Know - YouTube [12:14]
Buying a Used Tesla Model Y? Here's What You MUST Know - YouTube [12:14]

Summary of the YouTube video: "Buying a Used Tesla Model Y? Here's What You MUST Know" GROK by Vegas Tesla Carmen (uploaded August 6, 2025, ~12 minutes long, over 82,000 views)

This is a practical buyer's guide/checklist from a Tesla owner (with their own Model Y at >30,000 miles) aimed at people shopping for a used Model Y. The video covers common real-world issues, wear patterns, hidden gotchas, and tips to inspect before purchase to avoid expensive surprises.

Main sections and key points:

  • Exterior wear & tear to check

    • Rear doors and lower panels: prone to rock chips / road debris (mud flaps help prevent).
    • Wheels: very susceptible to curb rash due to rim shape → consider protective aftermarket wheel covers.
    • Front bumper: collects bugs & rock chips; dead bug stains can be tough (especially on wrapped cars).
    • Windshield: cracks are common → Tesla's $12/month glass protection plan is recommended.
    • Camera housings: can fog up (cleanable).
    • Trunk lid: possible dents from low garage ceilings/door (fix by setting trunk height limit in software).
  • Interior condition

    • Seats: early Model Ys lack ventilation but are comfortable; develop wrinkles over time but hold up well (no cracking reported); apply protectant like Leather Shield every 6 months.
    • Steering wheel: some early 2020 models show wear/cracking/peeling → inspect closely.
    • Overall: minimalist interior ages comparably to other brands — not luxurious but durable.
  • Battery & degradation

    • Check estimated range on screen + run full battery health test (takes hours overnight).
    • Typical degradation: most happens in first 20–30k miles, then stabilizes; Tesla batteries generally outlast competitors per studies.
    • Red flag: avoid cars with refurbished/replaced battery packs from accidents (shorter life even if under warranty).
  • Accident history & software/hardware features

    • Inspect for accident/rebuilt title → may affect supercharging access (Tesla sometimes blocks it).
    • Autonomy hardware: Hardware 4 (HW4, roughly post-May 2023 builds) needed for future unsupervised Full Self-Driving; check in the car's menu.
    • FSD: subscriptions usually don't transfer; outright purchased FSD does transfer.
    • Acceleration boost ($2k option) transfers to new owner.
  • Other practical notes

    • Charging: verify mobile connector type and home outlet compatibility (standard 120V works for daily top-ups).
    • Normal quirks from heavy road-trip use are expected — not necessarily deal-breakers.

Overall message: Used Model Ys are solid buys if you know these Tesla-specific weak points and inspect carefully. The presenter shares from personal experience rather than theory, and promotes various Tesla accessories, referral links, and related content.

Great resource if you're seriously shopping for a used Model Y in 2025–2026.

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Buying a Used Tesla Model Y? Here's What You MUST Know - YouTube [12:14]
AVOID These 5 Tire Brands (And 10 That Actually Lasted 60,000+ Miles) [33:25] - YouTube
AVOID These 5 Tire Brands (And 10 That Actually Lasted 60,000+ Miles) [33:25] - YouTube

Many of the tires look like truck tires but looks like they did better checks than Consumer Reports actually looking inside tires. Never mentioned tire ratings markings on sidewalls only brand names. Never mentioned years which applies besides mileage. Don't know how Tesla sizes would do, never heard of nano technology or 12 plies on really good ones, nor how bad bad tires were and are legally sold. Summary obtained by sharing (URL) with Gemini or share with a browser to share in turn with an AI.

Conversation with Gemini You said summarize results in a table for https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KFsRaImfVBo supply answer in markup coding Gemini said Based on the video "AVOID These 5 Tire Brands (And 10 That Actually Lasted 60,000+ Miles)," here is a summarized breakdown of the 60,000-mile destructive test results. The test compared 15 brands under identical conditions to determine their true longevity, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

The 5 "Deadly" Brands to Avoid These brands failed catastrophically during the test, often due to internal structural issues or poor compound quality.

Rank/Status Brand & Model Failure Mileage Key Issues Identified Cost Per Mile Worst (15) Kumho Ecsta PA51 16,000 mi Internal steel belt corrosion (rust) and explosive blowout risk [10:17]. $0.0345 Second Worst Westlake 24,000 mi Visible belt separation bulges; low-grade bonding and rust [07:43]. $0.0145 Third Worst Douglas 28,000 mi* Severe "cupping" and helicopter noise; built to bare minimum DOT standards [05:27]. $0.0500 Fourth Worst Accelera 19,000 mi 65% filler material; catastrophic wet-weather hydroplaning [03:09]. (High) Fifth Worst Firestone Destination 37,000 mi Catastrophic sidewall cracking and tread separation [00:58]. $0.0180 *Note: Douglas tires lasted longer in tread but became undrivable due to noise and vibration.

The 10 Champion Brands (Survivors) These brands exceeded their warranties and showed superior internal engineering when cut open.

Rank Brand & Model Projected Life Engineering Highlights Cost Per Mile 1 Michelin Defender LTX 107,000 mi 12 belt layers; Evergrip tech maintains water evacuation as it wears [30:10]. $0.0119 2 Continental TerrainContact 102,000 mi 11 belt layers; statistical perfection in wear uniformity [28:22]. $0.0108 3 Vredestein Quatrac Pro 98,000 mi 10 belt layers; high-tier European chemistry at mid-tier prices [26:32]. $0.0098 4 Bridgestone Dueler 95,000 mi 9 belt layers; nanotechnology that manipulates rubber at a molecular level [24:47]. $0.0129 5 Pirelli Scorpion 92,000 mi 8 belt layers; Formula 1-derived smart polymer technology [22:58]. $0.0123 6 Hankook Dynapro 88,000 mi 7 belt layers; undercuts American pricing with superior Korean engineering [21:07]. $0.0094 7 BFGoodrich T/A KO2 85,000 mi 94% thicker sidewalls; legitimate off-road overengineering [19:21]. $0.0140 8 Yokohama Geolandar 82,000 mi 6 belt layers; Orange Oil technology improves molecular bonding [17:19]. $0.0109 9 Cooper Discoverer 79,000 mi 5 belt layers; "Wear Square" visual alignment/wear indicators [15:15]. $0.0100 10 Falken Wildpeak 76,000 mi 4 belt layers; racing-derived construction and heat-resistant polymers [13:14]. $0.0124 Key Takeaway The video emphasizes that "cheap tires are the most expensive mistake" [05:15]. While premium tires like Michelin or Continental have a higher upfront cost, their significantly lower cost-per-mile and superior safety make them the more economical choice over a 10-year period. For example, Michelin costs roughly $0.011 per mile, whereas the budget Kumho costs $0.034 per mile due to premature failure [32:33].

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AVOID These 5 Tire Brands (And 10 That Actually Lasted 60,000+ Miles) [33:25] - YouTube
Your Tesla Won’t Last 100k Miles (Unless You STOP Doing This) - YouTube [13:41]
Your Tesla Won’t Last 100k Miles (Unless You STOP Doing This) - YouTube [13:41]

Video Link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gxxVAedMv3U

SUMMARIZED by LEO in the Brave Browser ​

8 Tesla Maintenance Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Car Before 100,000 Miles {19:56}

A video transcript outlining the critical maintenance mistakes Tesla owners make due to the misconception that electric vehicles require no upkeep. ​ Key Details:

  • Battery charging: Charge to 80% for daily driving on long-range/performance models; ⁴ to 100% nightly nearly doubles battery wear. Always pre-condition the battery via navigation before using a Supercharger in cold weather.

  • Tire wear: Teslas are heavy and torque-heavy, wearing tires 2x faster than average cars. Base Model Y owners can spend $5,000–$7,000 on tires over 100,000 miles; shop at Costco, Discount Tire, or Walmart instead of Tesla service centers.

  • Tire rotation: Tesla recommends rotation every 6,250 miles. Rear tires wear 2–3x faster; regular rotation saves $800–$1,600 per set.

  • Brake calipers: Regenerative braking means mechanical brakes rarely engage, causing corrosion and seized calipers — up to $3,600 to fix all four corners. Lube calipers every 12 months and periodically apply hard braking to clean rotors.

  • Brake fluid: Absorbs moisture over time; Tesla recommends checking every 4 years. A flush costs $100–$200 and prevents brake failure in emergencies.

  • 12V battery: Powers doors, locks, and the touchscreen. Failure can trap occupants inside. Pre-2022 lead-acid batteries last 3–5 years; replacement costs $85–$125 via Tesla mobile service.

  • Suspension (control arm): A design flaw affects 700,000+ Model 3 and Y vehicles — a sealed ball joint traps water and corrodes, typically failing between 40,000–70,000 miles. Creaking or popping from the front end warrants immediate inspection.

  • Cabin air filter: Should be replaced every 2 years. DIY replacement costs $15–$30 vs. $150–$200 at a Tesla service center. Neglect leads to mold growth and foul AC odors.

  • Software updates: Tesla issues safety recalls via OTA updates — skipping them means driving with known defects that Tesla has already patched. ​ Why It Matters: Despite Tesla's "no maintenance needed" reputation, there is a full service schedule buried in the owner's manual — following it costs roughly $500–$600/year, while ignoring it can lead to thousands in repairs and serious safety risks.


SUMMARIZED by Gemini (clicked on "Ask" in YouTube) The video "Your Tesla Won’t Last 100k Miles (Unless You STOP Doing This) {19:56}" by Tesla Central debunks the myth that Teslas require "zero maintenance." It outlines eight critical mistakes that can lead to catastrophic failures or massive repair bills before the 100,000-mile mark. ​

1. Improper Battery Charging [01:15]

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  • The 80% Rule: For Long Range and Performance models, charge to 80% for daily use. Charging to 100% every night can double battery wear.
  • LFP Batteries: Standard Range models with LFP batteries should hit 100% once a week for calibration, but don't let them sit full for days.
  • Cold Supercharging: Never supercharge a "stone cold" battery in freezing weather. Always use the car's navigation to a supercharger so the system can pre-condition (warm) the pack.CC

2. Ignoring Tire Wear & Rotation [03:33]

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  • Heavy Torque: Teslas are heavy and deliver instant torque, meaning tires can wear out in as little as 15,000–20,000 miles on performance models.
  • The Savings Tip: You don't need expensive "foam-lined" Tesla tires. High-quality generic tires with the same load rating can save you over $1,000 per set.
  • Rotation: Rear tires wear 2–3 times faster due to rear-wheel bias. Rotate every 6,250 miles to extend life by up to 30% [05:30] ​

3. Brake Caliper Corrosion [06:41]

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  • The Regen Paradox: Because regenerative braking is so efficient, physical brakes are rarely used, causing calipers to seize from rust and road salt.
  • Maintenance: In salted-road areas, clean and lube calipers every 12 months. The video also recommends occasionally "stomping" on the brakes to clear moisture and debris. Video Link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gxxVAedMv3U

Why It Matters: Despite Tesla's "no maintenance needed" reputation, there is a full service schedule buried in the owner's manual — following it costs roughly $500–$600/year, while ignoring it can lead to thousands in repairs and serious safety risks.


SUMMARIZED by Gemini (clicked on "Ask" in YouTube) The video "Your Tesla Won’t Last 100k Miles (Unless You STOP Doing This) {19:56}" by Tesla Central debunks the myth that Teslas require "zero maintenance." It outlines eight critical mistakes that can lead to catastrophic failures or massive repair bills before the 100,000-mile mark. ​

1. Improper Battery Charging [01:15]

​

  • The 80% Rule: For Long Range and Performance models, charge to 80% for daily use. Charging to 100% every night can double battery wear.
  • LFP Batteries: Standard Range models with LFP batteries should hit 100% once a week for calibration, but don't let them sit full for days.
  • Cold Supercharging: Never supercharge a "stone cold" battery in freezing weather. Always use the car's navigation to a supercharger so the system can pre-condition (warm) the pack.CC

2. Ignoring Tire Wear & Rotation [03:33]

  • Heavy Torque: Teslas are heavy and deliver instant torque, meaning tires can wear out in as little as 15,000–20,000 miles on performance models.

  • The Savings Tip: You don't need expensive "foam-lined" Tesla tires. High-quality generic tires with the same load rating can save you over $1,000 per set.

  • Rotation: Rear tires wear 2–3 times faster due to rear-wheel bias. Rotate every 6,250 miles to extend life by up to 30% [05:30] ​

3. Brake Caliper Corrosion [06:41]

  • The Regen Paradox: Because regenerative braking is so efficient, physical brakes are rarely used, causing calipers to seize from rust and road salt.
  • Maintenance: In salted-road areas, clean and lube calipers every 12 months. The video also recommends occasionally "stomping" on the brakes to clear moisture and debris. Video Link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gxxVAedMv3U
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Your Tesla Won’t Last 100k Miles (Unless You STOP Doing This) - YouTube [13:41]