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- 2026 Mecum Indy Auction Preview: Elegant Antiques
1919 Henderson Four (Lot S60) We’re less than two weeks away from the start of Dana Mecum’s 39 Annual Spring Classic, known as the Indy auction, which kicks off on Friday, May 8, and continues through Saturday, May 16, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. As of today (April 28), there are 109 motorcycles listed on the Mecum website that are up for sale at the Indy auction. More are being added as the auction draws near. In our previous posts, we highlighted classic Harley-Davidsons, Japanese classics, British beauties, and a variety of unusual and unexpected motorcycles. Today we’re taking a closer look at antique motorcycles. The Antique Motorcycle Club of America considers any motorcycle that is 35 years or older an antique, which would include motorcycles built in 1991 or earlier. (Sheesh…I graduated high school in 1991; does that mean I’m an antique too?) For the purposes of this post, however, we’ll look at a selection of motorcycles built between 1904 and 1971 that will cross the block at the Indy auction. (We highlighted some antiques in our earlier posts, including a 1936 New Imperial Model 30, a 1937 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead, and a 1964 Honda Dream 305, among others.) 1904 Indian Single Camel Back Racer 1904 Indian Single Camel Back Racer (Lot T116) (Lot T116): Built three years after the Indian Moto(r)cycle Company was founded (which was called Hendee Manufacturing Company until 1923), this 1904 Indian Single Camel Back Racer represents one of the earliest purpose-built American racing motorcycles. Powered by a 213cc F-head single-cylinder engine that made 1.5-2 hp, it featured a distinctive “camelback” fuel tank mounted over the rear fender, a hallmark of early Indian design. Lightweight and mechanically simple, it was built for competition on dirt tracks and board tracks of the era. Despite modest power, its speed and agility helped establish Indian’s racing reputation. 1919 Henderson Four 1919 Henderson Four (Lot S60) (Lot S60): Built from 1912-1931, the Henderson Four was a landmark American inline-Four, known for smooth power and long-distance capability. Positioned alongside the luxury-focused Pierce Four, the performance-oriented Ace Four, and the later refined Indian Four, the Henderson struck a balance of reliability, speed, and accessibility. Its longitudinal crankshaft and advanced engineering helped define the American 4-cylinder tradition, influencing both Ace and Indian designs. Widely used for touring and endurance riding, the 1919 Henderson Four… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago - Anthropic’s Little Brother
OpenAI does not like to be left out. The week after Anthropic announced Claude Mythos Preview—an AI model that has put governments around the world on edge because of its potential ability to hack into banks, energy grids, and military systems—OpenAI shared a program that is uncannily similar. And just like Anthropic did with its model, OpenAI has, for cybersecurity purposes, restricted access to this new bot, called GPT-5.4-Cyber, to a small group of trusted users.This sequence has become something of a pattern: First Anthropic will make an announcement, and then OpenAI will follow suit. Last year, Anthropic launched Claude Code, an AI coding tool. A couple of months later, OpenAI came out with its own version, Codex. When Claude Code had a breakout moment in January, OpenAI responded with two major updates to Codex alongside a press blitz for the product. And earlier this month, OpenAI released a version of Codex that allows it to use other apps on your desktop—similar to an existing Anthropic tool called Claude Cowork.Until recently, Anthropic—founded by a group of former OpenAI employees in 2021—played the role of younger brother. OpenAI kicked off the entire AI boom with the release of ChatGPT, and has had more users, funding, and name recognition ever since. But Anthropic has been riding high on the explosive popularity of Claude Code and booming sales of its AI models to large corporations. The firm’s showdown with the Pentagon has also helped vault it into the public eye. In early April, Anthropic said its revenue rate had hit $30 billion a year—appearing to surpass OpenAI’s.[Read: Claude Mythos Is Everyone’s Problem]In its public messaging, OpenAI has been indifferent or even somewhat derogatory toward Anthropic. Last week, when OpenAI released its newest model, GPT-5.5, the announcement was paired with direct and veiled references to how it beat out Anthropic’s latest, Claude Opus 4.7. But internally, the firm is seemingly on edge. In a recent leaked company-wide memo, Denise Dresser, OpenAI’s chief revenue officer, felt the need to address one particular competitor: “Here are a few things worth keeping in mind, especially on Anthropic.” The rival firm’s product offerings are narrow, Dresser wrote, and “their story is built on fear,” referencing Anthropic’s loud messaging about the dangers of AI. “Our positive message will win over time.” (OpenAI, which has a business partnership with The Atlantic, did not respond to a request for comment. Anthropic… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago - This Week in Trucking: DataQs Upgrade, Autonomous Trucks, and Fuel Shifts
Key Industry Updates: Data Transparency, Automation, and Cost Pressures This week in trucking brought a mix of regulatory updates, technology advancements, and fuel price changes. From improvements in safety data reviews to new autonomous truck developments, the industry continues to evolve rapidly. As a result, carriers and drivers must stay informed to keep up with these changes. FMCSA Updates DataQs System for Fairer Reviews The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced major upgrades to its DataQs system. This platform allows carriers and drivers to challenge incorrect crash, inspection, and violation data. The new system focuses on improving both speed and fairness. Key updates include: A three-stage review process for all requests Initial review completed within 21 days Reconsideration stage handled by an independent expert within 21 days Final decision issued within 45 days As a result, the process is expected to reduce delays and improve consistency. Therefore, carriers may see faster resolutions when disputing inaccurate records. Ohio Targets Carriers With Unpaid Tolls Meanwhile, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission took a more aggressive approach to enforcement. The agency publicly released a list of 315 trucking companies with unpaid toll balances. Key details include: Total unpaid tolls: nearly $5.2 million Minimum debt threshold: $5,000 per carrier Largest individual debt: over $155,000 By publishing this list, Ohio aims to increase accountability and encourage compliance. Consequently, carriers may face reputational risks in addition to financial penalties. Autonomous Truck Development Continues to Expand Technology also took a major step forward this week. A new company, Humble Robotics, introduced a fully electric, humanless truck designed for regional and drayage operations. Unlike traditional trucks, this vehicle has no driver cab. Instead, it features: A flat, cab-less design LIDAR sensors replacing side mirrors A focus on container yards rather than highways As a result, the truck is optimized for controlled environments like ports and logistics hubs. Meanwhile, this development reflects growing interest in automation within the trucking industry. At the same time, autonomous trucking company PlusAI made a strategic shift. The company canceled its plan to go public, citing market conditions. Therefore, financial uncertainty continues to affect tech investments in the sector. Diesel Prices Drop, but Uncertainty Remains Fuel prices offered some relief this week. The national average diesel price dropped by 21 cents, reaching $5.40 per gallon. This decline follows weeks of volatility driven by global tensions. However,… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago - Pregnancy With Lupus Is Risky. Would She Be Able to Carry Her Baby to Term?
Fatimah Shepherd’s kidneys were compromised, and pregnancy could send her into kidney failure. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago - Pancreatic cancer patient Ben Sasse sees ‘massive’ tumor reduction w...
Months after revealing his stage 4 cancer diagnosis, former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse is speaking out about an experimental therapy that could extend his life.Sasse, a Republican who represented Nebraska between 2015 and 2023, shared in December 2025 that he has metastatic pancreatic cancer, which has spread to multiple organs — including his liver and lungs.After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.CANCER SURVIVAL APPEARS TO DOUBLE WITH COMMON VACCINE, RESEARCHERS SAYThe California-based drugmaker, Revolution Medicines, recently shared data from a phase 3 clinical trial of people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who did not respond to standard chemotherapy. Patients on the treatment lived a median of 13 months, compared to around six months for those who continued with chemo."I have much, much less pain than I had four months ago when I was diagnosed, and I have a massive 76% reduction in tumor volume over the last four months," Sasse told "60 Minutes" in a recent interview.Daraxonrasib works by going after a key growth "switch" in many cancers called RAS, according to Sarbajit Mukherjee, M.D., chief of gastrointestinal medical oncology at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida. MAN WITH STAGE 4 CANCER RAISES $150K FOR EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT"In pancreatic cancer, that switch is stuck in the ‘on’ position in the vast majority of tumors, constantly telling the cancer cells to grow and spread," the doctor, who was not involved in the trial and did not treat Sasse, told Fox News Digital."Daraxonrasib is designed to bind to RAS in its active state and turn down that signal, which can slow or shrink the cancer."Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose early because there are generally no symptoms — or only subtle gastrointestinal symptoms — until it is already widespread, according to Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst."This is the first-of-its-kind targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer," Siegel, who also was not involved in the research or the senator’s treatment, told Fox News Digital. "The drug is in the final stages of clinical trials, where it has been shown to double the survival of those previously treated for metastatic pancreatic cancer."Mukherjee noted that the survival boost seen in the trial is a "big difference" for a disease that typically has much shorter… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago - A Mediocre Public-School Education for Just $40,000 a PupilNew York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, will soon confront an ordeal that might finally knock that trademark smile off his face: balancing the budget. The city is projected to have a $5 billion deficit this year and is required by law to make up for that shortfall by raising revenue, cutting spending, or both. Mamdani has proposed large tax increases paired with modest cuts to city programs. But getting to $5 billion won’t be easy, in part because the biggest portion of the city’s budget is considered untouchable.I refer not to the police department or the transit system, but to the department of education. It costs about $40 billion a year, making up a third of the city’s gargantuan budget. New York City spends more money per pupil—north of $40,000, according to one recent estimate—than any of the other 100 largest public-school districts in the country, and more than twice as much as the median district. Meanwhile, it generates educational outcomes that are average at best. According to federal data, its per-pupil spending is nearly 50 percent higher than Los Angeles’s and Chicago’s (the second- and fourth-largest districts), and 150 percent higher than Miami’s (the third-largest). Per pupil is the key phrase here. New York City’s public-school system is the largest in the country, but that’s not the problem. The problem, actually, is that the student body is small relative to the resources devoted to it, and shrinking fast—but the city and state governments won’t cut education spending accordingly. As long as that’s the case, the city’s financial situation will grow only harder to manage.Where does all the money go? The simple answer is that it goes to the teachers. According to a cross-district analysis by the National Center for Education Statistics, New York City spent 61 percent of its education budget on instructor compensation in 2023. Los Angeles spent 52 percent on teachers; Miami, 43 percent.[From the October 2019 issue: When the culture war comes for the kids]Surprisingly, given those figures, New York City teachers are far from the highest paid in the country. A starting New York City teacher makes about $69,000 a year, whereas a new teacher in Seattle makes $74,730. A first-year Dallas teacher makes $65,000, but the cost of living in that city is significantly lower than in New York. And unlike the New York teacher, the Dallas teacher will not be required to… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago
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