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I-80 Crashes Kill One, Injure Two CHP Officers
Auto
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A fatal crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near Fairfield was followed about an hour later by a Tesla striking a CHP patrol car at the scene, injuring two officers who were later released from the hospital. Investigators have not determined whether the Tesla’s self-driving feature was active, and both crashes remain under investigation.
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Overnight Road Closures Planned Across Three States
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Overnight construction will close FM 41 at US 87 south of Lubbock from 7 p.m. Oct. 21 to 7 a.m. Oct. 22, with eastbound and westbound detours and a southbound US 87 lane closure as crews place a bridge deck. Separately, overnight road and ramp closures are planned around Iowa’s Southwest Mixmaster and on I-95 in Providence and Cranston for construction work.
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Bicyclists hospitalized after crashes in Virginia Beach and South Carolina
Auto
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Bicyclists were hospitalized after separate crashes in Virginia Beach and Horry County, South Carolina. The Virginia Beach crash closed eastbound Shore Drive lanes as police investigated, while the Horry County crash occurred on Highway 544 near W. Cox Ferry Road.
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17-Year-Old Killed in Lincoln Two-Vehicle Crash
Arkansas Highway 124
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A 17-year-old passenger died after a sedan turning left at 84th and O streets in Lincoln was struck by an eastbound truck Friday night. The sedan’s driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the truck driver was uninjured, and police are investigating.
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At Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Explosion Reported At Canadian Military Base
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 3h
Iowa Governor Candidate’s Brother-in-Law Dies in Crash
Politics
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Walter Lauridsen, 42, brother-in-law of Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, was killed Thursday night on Highway 34 in Lucas County. State Patrol officials said an eastbound SUV moved into the westbound lane to pass Lauridsen’s parked vehicle and struck him after he entered the roadway.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Lawmakers Seek Site-Specific Review of Amazon Drone Hub
Amazon
— 4d
On Oct. 14, 2026, Warren, Markey, McGovern and Trahan pressed the FAA and Amazon for a site-specific environmental review before Westborough drone deliveries; a local survey found 92% of 1,200-plus respondents opposed.
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Derek Foss
Ninety-two percent local opposition shows people don't want Amazon drones overhead without checking the impacts first.
Reno Truck Driver Dies in I-84 Rollover
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A 74-year-old Reno, Nevada, man died after his semitruck left eastbound Interstate 84 and overturned near Boise early Monday. Idaho State Police said he was not wearing a seat belt; the crash remains under investigation.
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Traffic Changes Planned Across Major Roadways
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Road projects in several regions are expected to bring traffic changes: Lower Merion is weighing preliminary recommendations for a seven-mile roadway, while work includes resurfacing Slovakia’s D1, shifting westbound I-70 traffic with brief ramp closures, and overnight A120 closures and diversions for drainage surveys. Beaumont drivers are also facing two years of changes around I-10 and US 69.
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Ahmedabad Begins 76-Unit Demolition; Others Plan
Politics
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Demolition plans span several communities: Ahmedabad is clearing homes and businesses to widen roads near Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while Rocky Mount plans to raze a long-vacant, blighted motel. Elsewhere, Eastbourne is considering replacing two commercial buildings with 11 flats, Mid Suffolk approved replacing six unsafe bungalows with family homes, and Panama City is demolishing a home through a voluntary flood-risk buyout program.
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Worthiness comes first — then you can actually live
Stop performing enoughness and start practicing it imperfectly on purpose.
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Homeless woman killed crossing Ocala street, crash under investigation
Auto
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A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing West Silver Springs Boulevard near Southwest Third Avenue in downtown Ocala early Monday, police said. Eastbound lanes between North Pine Avenue and Southwest Second Avenue were closed as officers investigated, and drivers were urged to take alternate routes.
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Kansas City Truck Hits Cyclist, Leaves Him Critical
Auto
— Oct 10, 2026
A bicyclist was critically injured after being struck at an intersection in Kansas City, Missouri, by an eastbound city solid-waste truck that police say failed to stop at a stop sign. The cyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Pickup Driver Killed in Lucas County Train Crash
Auto
— 6d
A pickup truck driven by 57-year-old Michael Jones collided with a westbound train on Albon Road in Springfield Township late Oct. 11, killing Jones; no one aboard the train was injured. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating, and reports say Jones was not wearing a seat belt; alcohol was not believed to be a factor.
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Phoenix Names Interim CFO for Westblom Departure
Finance
— Oct 9, 2026
Phoenix Education Partners CFO Blair Westblom will leave effective Oct. 10 in a mutual separation the company said was unrelated to financial reporting or internal-control concerns. The board appointed corporate development chief Michael Cochran interim CFO; Westblom’s exit package includes more than $1.1 million in cash severance, her fiscal 2026 bonus and equity benefits.
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Two Teens Seriously Injured in Wesley Chapel Golf Cart Crash
Auto
— Oct 10, 2026
A golf cart driven by a 14-year-old girl collided with a westbound Nissan while turning left at Overpass Road and Watergrass Parkway in Wesley Chapel, Florida. All four teens were ejected; the driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries, while two 13-year-old boys had minor injuries.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Iran War Is Going To Go Ballistic After Midterms
Francis Kapper · 8 min · 4h
Crashes, bridge strikes snarl UK, US traffic
Auto
— Oct 6, 2026
Metal hanging from a bridge damaged several trucks on southbound England’s M6, causing major delays before all lanes reopened. In Texas, a separate bridge strike closed eastbound I-20 and northbound Loop 250 near Midland, with officials urging drivers to take alternate routes.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Districts seek millions through school funding referendums
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
School districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota are asking voters to approve operating referendums as state funding falls short of rising costs, warning that rejection could mean layoffs, program reductions and other cuts. Janesville and Westby are among Wisconsin districts seeking support to preserve staffing and services, while Duluth leaders say failed ballot questions would require $12 million in cuts.
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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff
Will Smith
— Oct 6, 2026
Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.
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Four killed in wrong-way I-40 crash
Auto
— Oct 5, 2026
Four people, including three Hawaii residents, were killed when a westbound commercial truck crossed the median on Interstate 40 near Gallup, New Mexico, and collided with a passenger car and another truck. Authorities said the wrong-way truck’s driver was responsible; the other truck’s driver was hospitalized and expected to survive.
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Chattogram Expressway's Nine Ramps Remain Unopened
Weather
— Oct 2, 2026
Road access and traffic conditions are changing in several places: Chattogram’s elevated expressway remains underused because none of its nine ramps is open, while temporary speed restrictions were imposed on a Baku airport road in rainy weather. In Jefferson City, new medians will remove westbound direct access to several businesses, and in Saskatoon, a ramp will face a brief closure followed by two weeks of restricted traffic for slope repairs.
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Books
Optimism is a teachable habit of explaining setbacks
Pessimistic explanations—not fixed personality—drive who gives up, gets depressed, and quits after failure.
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Gilgeous-Alexander Says Westbrook Has More Left
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
— Oct 5, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Russell Westbrook’s impact on Oklahoma City, calling him the foundation of the Thunder and an enduring inspiration to the city and the game. Gilgeous-Alexander said Westbrook’s retirement came sooner than expected and that he seemed to have more left to give, while stressing that Westbrook’s legacy in Oklahoma City may be unmatched.
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Fatal Rollovers Kill Two in Arizona, Texas
Auto
— Oct 3, 2026
A rollover crash on westbound Loop 202 near Cooper Road in Gilbert, Arizona, killed one person and injured another; the cause is under investigation. Separately, a single-vehicle rollover on Loop 375 at Midway in El Paso killed one person.
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Colts place Alec Pierce on IR, sign Gould
Alec Pierce
— Sep 23, 2026
The Colts placed wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve after he aggravated a heel injury, sidelining him for at least four games and potentially four to six weeks. Indianapolis signed Anthony Gould to the active roster and elevated Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad.
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CN, Union Pacific Expand Competitive Rail Access
Business
— Jul 23, 2026
Union Pacific and Canadian National Railway have signed binding memoranda of understanding to grant CN expanded competitive access and a broader footprint in the Midwest as part of Union Pacific's planned merger with Norfolk Southern, subject to regulatory approval. The agreements include CN access to key facilities, overhead and service rights, and acquisition of Norfolk Southern’s interests in KC Terminal and TRRA, while both companies commit to collaborating through the STB process to implement the merger.
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Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs
Justin Martinez
— Sep 12, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.
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Priya Raman
Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 17h
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