The government shutdown isn't playing the way the left would like -- and even CNN can't hide it. The lefty network's polling guru on Tuesday broke the news to its ever-decreasing viewer base that Republicans haven't lost ground in polling from when the shutdown began. If anything, the party's gotten...

The 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 is a new naked bike based on the RS 457 sportbike and powered by a 457cc parallel-Twin. (Photos by Joe Jackson) For riders who want Aprilia’s famous Tuono (Italian for “thunder”) but have a limited budget, the Tuono 457 has arrived. Built on the 457cc parallel-Twin platform that debuted last year with the fully faired RS 457, the built-in-India Tuono 457 has a peppy engine, modern tech, plenty of character, and an affordable price ($6,599) – qualities that are likely to draw new customers to the Italian brand. The Aprilia dealership Moto Bello Orange County was kind enough to allow me to borrow a Tuono 457 for a proper shakedown. Leaning into the aesthetics of its bigger siblings, the Tuono 660 and Tuono V4, with sharp, angular lines, a muscular tank design, and a minimalist tailsection, the 457 doesn’t look like a starter bike. It leans into the wind with fork-mounted headlight nacelle that houses a triple full-LED cluster and a red spoiler. The Aprilia Tuono 457 is available in two colors: Piranha Red (above) and Puma Gray. Beneath the tank sits a liquid-cooled 457cc parallel-Twin with a 270-degree crank that produces a claimed 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm and 32.1 lb-ft of torque. These figures put it almost neck-and-neck with its closest competitor, the Kawasaki Z500, whose 451cc parallel-Twin makes a claimed 51.0 hp at 10,000 rpm and 31.7 lb-ft of torque at 7,500 rpm. The Tuono 457’s liquid-cooled parallel-Twin has DOHC with 4 valves. Its 69 x 61.1mm bore/stroke yields 457cc. The engine is a stressed member of the twin-spar aluminum frame. Though they share the same engine, the Tuono 457 feels a bit peppier than the RS 457 thanks to an extra tooth in the rear sprocket, giving it quicker acceleration. In city traffic, the torque delivery is smooth and linear, making for a stress-free ride, and it was an absolute blast to ride in the canyons. Twist the throttle in Sport mode, and the bike comes alive. The engine is eager to rev, with a decent pull in the low-to-midrange and a noticeable step up in urgency past 7,000 rpm, making highway on-ramps and twisty roads a blast. Higher revs also bring noticeable vibration, but rubber dampers in the handlebar mount and inserts in the footpegs help to keep the buzz at bay. With its engine making 47.6 hp and weighing just 385 lb, the Aprilia Tuono 457 has a good power-to-weight ratio. Gear Up Helmet: Arai Corsair-X Jacket: Dainese Airframe Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma Gloves: Sedici Chicane 2 Women’s Pants: Alpinestars Daisy V3 Jeans Boots: Sedici Tourisma WP Women’s In addition to street riding, two days at California’s Buttonwillow Raceway Park allowed me to explore the Tuono 457’s capabilities. Initially, I wasn’t confident on the Eurogrip Protorque Extreme HR tires, so feeling the bike out was a struggle. Eventually, I found a sweet spot with the air pressure in the tires, but they never delivered the feedback one gets from higher-spec rubber. The Tuono 457’s tires are a weak point – their grip is adequate but they feedback is vague. Brakes are single-disc front and rear, and ABS is standard. Even with the blistering 105-degree heat, I loved riding the Tuono 457 on the track. With stock components and no performance mods, it was plenty of fun but started to flatten out after 9,000 rpm. While seasoned riders may wish for more outright power, the Tuono 457 finds a balance between fun and control, especially for newer riders who still want performance with intimidation. Adding to the ride quality is a slip/assist clutch that makes downshifting smooth and drama-free. This certainly helped at the track when I started to ride more aggressively. And the light clutch pull and positive engagement of the 6-speed transmission make gear changes slick and precise. Aprilia offers an optional up/down quickshifter, which would be a great upgrade. The Aprilia Tuono 457 is a playful bike on playful roads. The Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) suite of electronic rider aids has been available on other Aprilia models for years. On the Tuono 457, however, APRC is limited to three ride modes (Sport, Eco, and Rain), traction control with three levels, and ABS. TC and ABS are not lean-sensitive, though ABS can be turned off at the rear; TC can be fully deactivated by holding the down arrow on the left switchgear. Pertinent ride info and APRC settings are shown on a bright, full-color 5-inch TFT display that’s uncluttered and easy to read in both bright sun as well as low-light conditions. The Tuono 457 also has backlit switchgear, giving the bike an upscale feel and making night rides more convenient. The Tuono 457’s 5-inch TFT display is clear and easy to read. True to Aprilia’s racing pedigree, the Tuono 457 has a twin-spar aluminum frame that uses the engine as a stressed member, giving it a solid, responsive feel. Weighing just 385 lb wet, with its 3.3-gallon tank full, the Tuono is nimble and easy to maneuver, both at low speeds and when leaning through corners. Compared to my track-focused KTM RC 390, the 457’s chassis feels similar but slightly more direct. Even going full throttle for most of my time at Buttonwillow, I managed an average of 45 mpg in Sport mode and 60 mpg in Eco mode. The suspension setup includes a 41mm inverted fork and a rear monoshock, both adjustable for preload only. Despite the lack of adjustability, which is common at this price point, the suspension delivers a planted ride, and it handled well enough to make me want to keep riding all day. On the track and in the canyons, the bike handled the twisty and uneven pavement well. While riding on the highway, the bike bounced around over seams and imperfections. The Aprilia Tuono 457 brings Italian style and performance to the small naked bike segment. Braking duties are handled by ByBre (Brembo’s India-based subsidiary), with a single 320mm front disc with a radial-mount caliper and a 220mm rear disc. The brakes provided decent initial bite but never increased in stopping power no matter how hard I squeezed. This was surprising since the brakes use steel-braided lines, so the axial master cylinder is the likely culprit. The rear brake was adequate for everyday riding, but more importantly, it was perfect for balance-point wheelies! The 31.5-inch seat height makes the Tuono 457 easily accessible for a wide range of riders, even those on the shorter side, like myself at 5-foot-5 with a 28-inch inseam. I was able to put both feet flat on the ground and easily move the bike forward and backward using only my legs. Compared to the fully faired RS 457, the Tuono’s handlebar is 5 inches higher and 1 inch closer to the rider, resulting in a much more upright seating position. The riding position feels natural, placing the rider in a slightly forward-leaning stance that suits both commuting and sporty rides. Compared to the RS 457 its based on, the Tuono 457 has a much more upright seating position. There’s enough room to move around on the bike, and the pegs are positioned to give just the right amount of cornering clearance without putting excessive bend in your knees. Commuting through stop-and-go traffic was easy and more comfortable than on my Tuono V4. For riders thinking long-term or about weekend trips, the optional touring accessories, like panniers, a tankbag, and a USB socket give the Tuono extra practicality points. The 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 joins a crowded class of small-displacement naked bikes that includes not only the Kawasaki Z500 ($5,699) but also the CFMOTO 450NK ($5,399), Honda CB300R ($5,149), KTM 390 Duke ($6,499), Triumph Speed 400 ($5,395), and Yamaha MT-03 ($4,999). At $6,599, the Aprilia carries the highest price in the class but isn’t the best-in-class in any particular area. Power, performance, components, and features are as good or better on some of its competition, which brings the Aprilia’s value proposition into question in a price-sensitive segment. The Tuono 457 is a fun, stylish bike that should keep both new and experienced riders entertained, but for the price it’s lacking some thunder. 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 in Piranha Red 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 Specs Base Price: $6,599 Website: Aprilia.com Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves Displacement: 457cc Bore X Stroke: 69 x 61.1mm Horsepower: 47.6 hp @ 9,400 rpm Torque: 32.1 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 53.3 in. Rake/Trail: 24.1 degrees/4 in. Seat Height: 31.5 in. Wet Weight: 385 lb Fuel Capacity: 3.3 gal. Fuel Consumption: 57 mpg Estimated Range: 188 miles The post 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a destructive Category 5 storm. The storm made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. “It was the first time an Atlantic storm made landfall as a Category 5 since Hurricane Dorian in 2019,” AccuWeather stated. Melissa rapidly developed into a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean over the weekend. Category 5 Hurricane Rapidly Develops In The Caribbean, Jamaica Prepares For Destructive Impact AccuWeather shared: At least seven fatalities have already been reported across the Caribbean due to the monstrous hurricane, which has been slowly tracking near Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica for days. The death toll is likely to rise as Melissa slices across Jamaica, eastern Cuba and the Bahamas. “There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said, according to The Associated Press. “The question now is the speed of recovery. That’s the challenge.” "People in Jamaica have not experienced a direct strike from a major hurricane in nearly 40 years," AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. "Hurricane Gilbert made landfall in 1988 as a Category 3 storm, moving much faster than Melissa." Conditions deteriorated across Jamaica on Monday and Monday night as Melissa approached, with mandatory evacuations issued in areas where the worst of the flooding and storm surge were expected. Storm Chaser Brandon Clement is in Jamaica and warned that a humanitarian crisis may unfold in the wake of Melissa due to the expected widespread devastation. "It's going to take months for things to even begin to resemble normalcy after this," Clement told AccuWeather in an interview. "It's just a really bad situation." Tropical Cowboy of Danger posted footage of a flight into Hurricane Melissa. "A thread of videos from today’s flight into Hurricane Melissa," the account stated. "In this first one we are entering from the southeast just after sunrise and the bright arc on the far northwest eye wall is the light just beginning to make it over the top from behind us," it continued. A thread of videos from today’s flight into Hurricane Melissa In this first one we are entering from the southeast just after sunrise and the bright arc on the far northwest eye wall is the light just beginning to make it over the top from behind us. pic.twitter.com/qGdpp7lbCN — Tropical Cowboy of Danger (@FlynonymousWX) October 27, 2025 "Second pass through Hurricane Melissa entering from the southwest side. Passed NOAA in the eye wall as they headed outbound for home. Obviously a very powerful storm but a relatively straightforward one on this flight. Much less nasty meso activity than 36 hours ago," the thread continued. "Third pass through Melissa. GoPro in side window as different camera looking forward shooting in ultra high res 8k. Not sure when that might get processed as the file turned out ridiculous. Barely had HD space for it and MacBook Pro promptly chocked when I tried to edit it," it added. Third pass through Melissa. GoPro in side window as different camera looking forward shooting in ultra high res 8k. Not sure when that might get processed as the file turned out ridiculous. Barely had HD space for it and MacBook Pro promptly chocked when I tried to edit it pic.twitter.com/3p430gPvZv — Tropical Cowboy of Danger (@FlynonymousWX) October 27, 2025 "Fourth pass through Melissa this morning, another side view due to my hairbrained attempt to shoot 8k video out the front," the thread continued. "Fifth and final pass through Hurricane Melissa for our crew today. Just after noon entering from the NW corner exiting SE," it added. Fifth and final pass through Hurricane Melissa for our crew today. Just after noon entering from the NW corner exiting SE. pic.twitter.com/BVtyIlZpsx — Tropical Cowboy of Danger (@FlynonymousWX) October 27, 2025 The Weather Channel noted: Hurricane Melissa's eye is now approaching the northern coast of Jamaica as a Category 4 hurricane. Weakening has begun due to interaction with the mountains of Jamaica, but the danger on the island is far from over. With hurricane-force winds extending up to 30 miles from the center, that means its eyewall with the most intense winds are in central and western Jamaica. Winds will gradually come down in the coming hours across Jamaica, but flooding could last for days. The National Hurricane Center is warning that up to 40 inches of rain could fall in southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through Wednesday. That torrential rainfall is likely to trigger catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica and Haiti, especially in hilly and mountainous terrain, according to the National Hurricane Center. Catastrophic hurricane conditions are pushing across western and central Jamaica. The NHC also says winds could be up to 30 percent stronger along the windward slopes of mountains and hills. These winds are capable of "extensive infrastructural damage" including "total structural failure" as well as "long-lasting power and communication outages" that could leave communities isolated, according to the NHC. Even after hurricane-force winds move out of Jamaica, tropical storm conditions could last into Tuesday night. Watch additional coverage below:

This is wild, but confirmed true. In fact, a lot of what Candace Owens has been saying recently sounds wild and even a little crazy…until she releases the text messages and receipts to 100% backup everything she’s saying. Here’s the latest…. Candace just released text messages she had with Charlie where he seemingly predicted he would die young. Watch here: Wild stuff! More here: Charlie Kirk knew his time would be short and that they would come for him. What’s stands out is that he said he knew it since the beginning of TPUSA. “Since the beginning of TPUSA, I knew in my gut that I might get wiped out at any time… I cannot explain it… But I dream… pic.twitter.com/ZQTBlVLtHy — The SCIF (@TheIntelSCIF) October 28, 2025 According to reports, this particular text chain was not recent, however, and stems from 2018: BREAKING: Candace Owens just revealed Charlie Kirk texted her in 2018 saying he was “having prophetic dreams” that his work with @TPUSA was going to be what got him killed. Charlie told Candace that he knew she would be the one to carry his torch and “finish the fight.” Are… pic.twitter.com/FKCi3GNZat — Evan Kilgore (@EvanAKilgore) October 27, 2025 Charlie compared himself to Moses, meaning “I might not see this whole thing through” and then asked Candace to “be my David”. Here’s the full text chain released by Candace: These two were definitely kindred spirits — even more than we previously knew.

Child traffickers are earning upwards of $12,000 per night selling the bodies of 12 and 13-year-old children to pederasts in downtown Los Angeles following the introduction of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial pimp shield law. The New [...] The post Downtown LA Declared ‘World’s Child Sex Capital’ As Newsom’s Pimp Shield Law Creates ‘Roaring Market’ appeared first on The People's Voice.

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House Oversight Republicans released a report on Tuesday which details their investigation's findings and appear to confirm long-held suspicions about former President Joe Biden's mental and physical decline during his term, as well as allegations that his aides exercised presidential authority without his direct involvement or awareness.