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Each year, the Edmunds Top Rated Awards are bestowed on the best new cars, trucks and SUVs on sale. To win, a vehicle must rank at the top of its class according to Edmunds’ vehicle testing program. That means each winner has been tested at the Edmunds test track and thoroughly evaluated over many miles of real-world use.

Edmunds divides the awards into six main categories: best car, best SUV and best truck, and electric versions of the same categories. This year’s Edmunds Top Rated Awards feature some repeat winners and newcomers, and each is a great choice if you’re planning to purchase a new vehicle. Note that all prices below include destination charges.

Edmunds Best of the Best: Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Starting price: $45,760

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The new Hyundai Palisade doesn’t just level up over its predecessor; it raises the bar for SUVs of all shapes and sizes. The Palisade offers luxury SUV vibes despite starting at $45,760, and comes packed with every technology feature and creature comfort anyone could want. The Palisade Hybrid goes one step further thanks to its punchy yet efficient turbocharged engine. With its high Edmunds Rating of 8.3 out of 10, there’s no better new vehicle on sale today than the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid.

Edmunds Top Rated Car: Honda Civic Hybrid

Starting price for a Civic sedan with the hybrid engine: $30,590

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The Honda Civic maintains its spot from last year as the Edmunds Top Rated Car for 2026. With its available hybrid powertrain, the Civic achieves up to an EPA-estimated 49 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is excellent for a small car. On top of that, the Civi

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On a crowded highway, the difference between a close call and a catastrophe can be a few seconds of impulse control. Researchers have long examined the risky behaviors that often come with aggressive driving. This involves speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, and confrontational gestures. These driving behaviors trigger angry responses and escalate tensions between motorists. One category of these encounters, however, has proven easier to quantify than most: incidents in which road rage involves a firearm.

To better understand where and how road rage is most likely to occur, Temple Injury Law, a personal injury law firm, examined publicly available transportation and safety data to identify the areas with the highest number of road rage incidents across the United States.

Road rage is common. Measuring it is hard.

Ask drivers if they’ve witnessed aggressive behavior on the road, and most will say yes. In a 2025 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report, 96% of drivers surveyed reported engaging in aggressive driving or road rage behaviors at least once in the prior year.

But “road rage” is a squishy category. Many confrontations never become police reports, let alone crashes. Even in fatal-crash data, the National Safety Council notes that only incidents involving crashes get counted: just 1.2% of vehicles involved in 2023 fatal crashes were linked to “road rage” in crash surveillance data.

That data gap is one reason firearm-involved road rage has become a proxy for understanding where driving anger turns especially dangerous: gun incidents are more likely to draw official response and media attention, creating a clearer paper trail than insults, horn-blaring, or intimidation.

Where drivers “lose their cool” most often

Because road rage can look different from one incident to the next, there isn’t a single perfect scoreboard for where it’s “worst.” But gun-involved road rage incidents provide measurable data from The Trace’s analysis.

By total incidents, the most populous states lead

When you simply count the number of gun-involved road rage incidents between 2014 and 2023, the nation’s most populous states rise to the top:

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Medical costs can add up quickly, especially if you need ongoing care or specialized treatment. Even with insurance, most people still pay for some healthcare expenses out of pocket.

The IRS allows taxpayers to deduct certain qualified medical and dental expenses on their tax return as long as specific requirements are met. Many people are familiar with deducting common costs like prescription medications, eyeglasses, dental cleanings, and visits to healthcare professionals.

But there are some eligible medical expenses that you may overlook. From vision correction surgery to medically necessary wigs, understanding which costs qualify and keeping proper records can help you save money during tax time. Below, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, highlights seven commonly overlooked deductions and how to claim them.

Key takeaways:

• You can deduct qualified medical expenses if you itemize deductions. But only the portion that exceeds 7.5% of your adjusted gross income counts.
• In addition to common expenses like prescription eyeglasses and dental care, you may also be able to deduct costs such as wigs and medical transportation.
• Keep detailed receipts and supporting documentation for medical expenses you plan to claim. This may include proof of payment and documentation showing the expense was medically necessary.

How do I claim medical expenses on my taxes?

You can deduct medical expenses only if you itemize deductions on your tax return. If you take the standard deduction, you won’t be able to claim medical expenses.

Itemizing deductions means listing all eligible expenses for the year instead of taking the fixed standard deduction amount based on your filing status. Only medical expenses, added together, that are more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) are deductible.

If you itemize, then you can’t also take the standard deduction. You must choose one or the other.

If you itemize, here are the steps you need to take to claim medical expenses:

1. Add up your eligible medical expenses for the year. This includes expenses for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents.
2. Compare your total itemized deductions with the standard deduction. If itemizing gives you a larger deduction, it may make sense to itemize.
3. Report your qualified medical expenses. On Schedule A (Form 1040), enter your total unreimbursed medical and dental expenses on Line 1.
4. Follow the instructions on Schedule A. Calculate how much of your medical expenses you can deduct after applying.

Which medical expenses are tax-deductible?

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The Meta AI app is an all-in-one assistant that remembers your preferences, generates content, and continues conversations across devices—including Ray-Ban Meta glasses, phones, and desktops. It adapts to your workflow for personalized productivity.

Launched in April 2025 and powered by Llama 4, the Meta AI app helps businesses with content ideation, customer support, and AI-driven insights, making it easier to create, collaborate, and engage with audiences. Here, WebFX breaks down what the Meta AI app offers and how businesses can use it.

What is the Meta AI app?

The Meta AI app is a free, standalone personal AI assistant app that allows users to engage in voice or text conversations to complete tasks, generate content, and get recommendations. Built on Llama 4 and enhanced with full-duplex speech technology, it creates a more natural, real-time voice experience for users.

The app is Meta’s answer to other AI assistants like Siri, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT — but with an emphasis on personalization and social connectivity. It syncs with Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and offers features tailored to how users interact with content across these channels.

Key features of the Meta AI app

The Meta AI app offers a mix of features designed to make digital tasks feel more natural and personalized. These capabilities make it easy to multitask on the go or find fresh inspiration for your content.

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How the Meta AI app supports business users

While this AI assistant app is designed for everyday users, using Meta AI for business holds potential — especially for marketing applications, customer service, and internal productivity.

Thinking beyond casual use? Here’s how the Meta AI app can help your business, too:

Quick content ideation

Struggling to write a headline or social caption? The Meta AI app can suggest, revise, or optimize your content in seconds — perfect for marketers juggling multiple platforms.

Productivity on the go

Use voice commands while multitasking to brainstorm ideas, prep meeting notes, or outline blog posts. It’s like having a creative partner in your pocket.

Customer service support

Train the app for Meta AI to simulate customer inquiries so you can draft better responses. It’s a tool for small businesses without a full-scale support team.

AI-powered research and insights

Use the Meta AI app to quickly synthesize topics, summarize articles, or generate images and insights using its existing knowledge base

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Millions of simple tax filers may be leaving money on the table — not because their returns are complicated but because uncertainty keeps them from claiming what they’re eligible for.

New TurboTax survey research highlights a clear pattern: 44% of Americans are confused as to how new tax provisions apply to their income. That hesitation — not complexity — has real consequences: missed credits, overlooked contributions, and preventable tax bills.

Max Your Retirement Contributions Before April 15

Many simple tax filers overlook retirement contributions because they assume tax savings require complex planning.

For W-2 filers who take the standard deduction, contributing to a traditional IRA before the April 15 tax deadline can still reduce taxable income for the prior tax year. Contributions reduce taxable income dollar for dollar, which can translate into meaningful savings depending on income level. For example, a $7,000 contribution — the 2025 limit for filers under age 50 — could reduce taxes by approximately $1,680 for someone in the 24% tax bracket or $1,540 for someone in the 22% bracket.

Even smaller contributions can provide partial savings, making retirement contributions one of the few remaining ways to lower your tax bill after the calendar year ends.

“Last-minute IRA contributions are generally one of the few remaining ways to lower last year’s tax bill after the year has ended. This strategy is often overlooked because people assume all financial deadlines for the tax year fall on Dec. 31, not realizing they have until the tax deadline to potentially increase their refund,” said Lena Hanna, certified public accountant and enrolled agent with TurboTax.

Know Which Credits You May Qualify For

Fear of making filing mistakes continues to prevent many Americans from claiming credits they may be entitled to. TurboTax data shows that 50% of filers worry about errors when claiming credits, even though credits directly reduce a tax bill or increase a refund. Unlike deductions, which reduce taxable income, tax credits reduce your tax dollar for dollar.

This data suggests that hesitation outweighs clarity; even straightforward returns can result in missed savings.

Commonly overlooked credits for simple filers include the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, and the Saver’s Credit for retirement contributions. Many filers assume these credits do not apply to them based on income level or family status.

Eligibility rules and income thresholds can change year to year, which makes assumptions costly. Many filers use tax software to help uncover credits they might otherwise miss by answering straightforward eligibility questions.

Understand the New Tax Provisions

New tax provisions for 2025 may affect workers with W-2 income, particularly those who earn tips or work overtime. Despite these changes, the