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Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster
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— Sep 12, 2026
Tesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.
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Maya Lindstrom
A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.
Erosion, Flooding Threaten North-Central Communities
Environment
— Sep 13, 2026
Communities in Vietnam, Nigeria and the UK are reporting severe erosion and flooding that threaten homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure, spurring urgent calls for sustained government intervention and resilient planning. Vietnam faces rapid riverbank erosion along the Nhat Le River endangering agricultural land; in Nigeria residents describe long-running erosion that has displaced people and damaged roads and homes; in Oxfordshire, locals urge planning safeguards to manage upstream development and reduce flood risk.
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TOM BASILE: The Long Road To Damascus For The World’s Christians
Opinion
— Apr 20, 2025
On the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus, who we would later come to know as St. Paul, saw a blinding light and from it heard the voice of Christ who asked, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” It is a question that…
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Tennessee Plans First Georgia Tech Visit in 40 Years
Sports
— Sep 8, 2026
Tennessee and Georgia Tech renew a centuries-long rivalry in Atlanta for the first time since 1987, with the Vols aiming to translate defensive momentum into a road win. The matchup also features twin coaching brothers on opposite sidelines and Tech’s prominent 2026 non-conference slate, underscoring the high-stakes nature of the historic game.
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Californians Trade In Over 1,000 E-Bikes As Injuries Abound Nationwide
Elizabeth Bandelin · 3 min · 9h
Reporter Learns How Brutal EV Road Trips Can Be After Driving from New York to Washington DC
Opinion
— Jun 13, 2023
A reporter decided to try and use an electric car to drive from New York to Washington, D.C., but he soon found out what a disaster it is to try and use an EV for a long road trip. Insider transportation writer Tim…
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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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Fed’s Powell Sees a Long Road To ‘Maximum Employment’
Reporting
— Sep 17, 2020
The way Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sees it, the U.S. labor market has a long way to go to meet the central bank’s maximum employment goal and a lot of boxes to tick along the way. In his most extensive effort…
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Over 75 Cars Line Street To Show Thanks for UPS Driver Who's Worked Tirelessly Through Pandemic
Reporting
— Dec 14, 2021
It’s a blessing that many of us can have just about anything we want or need delivered to our doorstep, but that means someone has to be out there pounding the pavement and spending long days on the road so we can…
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Rhode Island squid spill blocks traffic after overturns
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— Aug 19, 2026
A Narragansett, Rhode Island tractor-trailer rollover spilled a massive squid cargo onto Pt. Judith Road, triggering hours-long closures and a foul odor that locals dubbed the Squidpocalypse of ’26. The driver and passenger were unharmed, cleanup crews used heavy equipment to clear the road, and state police are investigating with no citations issued yet, with some reports noting the spill exceeded 20 tons.
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Iconic Songs Endure Through Diverse Covers
Entertainment
— Aug 31, 2026
Artists across decades reshaped songs—from George Harrison's slower, rootsy take on Bob Dylan's If Not For You to Harry Belafonte's soulful twist on Tomorrow Is a Long Time—demonstrating how covers can redefine a tune's legacy. Iconic tracks like Jackson Browne's Nothing But Time recorded on a moving tour bus for Running on Empty and the long road of Seasons in the Sun from Le Moribond through early Beach Boys sessions to Terry Jacks' 1974 hit show how production contexts and reinterpretations deepen a song's enduring impact.
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On X · @Adikastakes
Football creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdown
Nigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.
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Time’s Quickly Running Out For MAGA To Change Law Long-Exploited By Bureaucrats
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— May 5, 2026
American dominance hinges on something less flashy than most expect: the ability to actually build. Being able to efficiently build roads, energy projects, data infrastructure, housing and more is a necessity for…
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Girl Hospitalized After 'Wizard of Oz' Tornado Experience That Spun House, Sent It Flying 30 Feet
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2022
It’s a miracle that the Castellanos Burke family from Arabi, Louisiana, is alive after the terror they experienced Wednesday, but now they’re faced with a long road to recovery and having to quite literally pick up the…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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CLIFF MALONEY: Trump’s Pardon Of Ross Ulbricht Delivers Blow To Deep State
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— Jan 29, 2025
President Donald Trump has done it again. With his unconditional pardon of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, he has not only fulfilled a long-standing promise to the libertarian movement but also cemented his…
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French tourist dies after car stuck in Death Valley
Weather
— Aug 21, 2026
A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley National Park after his vehicle got stuck on West Side Road and he and a companion walked through 116-degree heat toward Badwater Road; rescuers located him later that day and the coroner will determine the cause of death. Park officials warn that extreme heat, remoteness, and long distances can be deadly, urging visitors to plan ahead, stay with vehicles, and bring ample water.
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Fed Vows to Support US Economy’s ‘Long Road’ to Recovery After Dire 2020
Reporting
— Jun 10, 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it plans years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting the economy to shrink 6.5%…
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How to change a flat tire
For any driver facing a flat who needs a calm ground-up sequence that leaves the car stable and you rolling on the spare.
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Dem Omnibus Bill Gives IRS Biggest Budget in 20 Years, And That’s the Tip of the Iceberg
Opinion
— Mar 15, 2022
The House and Senate passed a huge $1.5 trillion spending bill that will fund the government through September. But it was a long road to get there. H.R. 2471 was passed by the Senate but given back to the House with…
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Could you pass as a prompt engineer?
Quizie
— Quiz
Fifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.
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Lindsey Vonn plans November ACL surgery, still undecided on retirement
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— Aug 31, 2026
Lindsey Vonn, 41, continues recovering from a February crash that left her with a complex tibia fracture and an unrepaired ACL, with plans for ACL surgery possibly in November and a lengthy nine-month to year-long road to full recovery. Her public updates, including appearances at the US Open, show cautious optimism while she remains undecided about whether she will race again.
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Rachel Meyers
At 41, coming back from this kind of injury takes real guts. Whatever she decides, she's already proven so much.
Supreme Court Leaves Key Question Unanswered As Trump Charts New Course For Tariffs
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— Feb 23, 2026
President Donald Trump is already pursuing a new path to impose tariffs, but a long road likely remains ahead for companies seeking refunds. Though the president can impose tariffs under other statutes , the Supreme…
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Watch: Biden Takes a Shot to the Head as He Struggles to Exit Marine One
Reporting
— Feb 12, 2024
President Joe Biden hit a bump Sunday night on his long road to fight back against a special counsel’s report that questioned his mental acuity. To be precise, Biden appeared to bump his head on the frame of Marine One…
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Laura Ingraham Provides Personal Health Update Following Surgery After Accident: ‘Long Road Ahead’
Reporting
— Feb 3, 2023
Fox News host Laura Ingraham posted a quick health update for viewers on her Twitter account Tuesday. Ingraham quickly recapped the event that led to her injury : “Well, it started with a fun day of skiing in Colorado,”…
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Oracle’s AI Data Center Waits On New Mexico To Approve The Power It Promised To Bring
Simon August · 7 min · 11h
Op-Ed: Compared to How We Handled the Soviet Union, Current Response to Russia Is Jaw-Dropping
Opinion
— Feb 25, 2022
Forever ago, in the home of the brave. In those days, the B-52s would lumber back from wherever they had been to the airbase up the road, the only thing worth seeing on a long third-grade afternoon. Some days, I would…
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Wyoming Electric Vehicle Road Trip Nightmare: Man Spends 15 Hours to Travel 178 Miles Across State
Opinion
— Oct 18, 2022
A Colorado man learned the lesson of just how bad electric vehicles are for long-distance travel when he discovered that it took him 15 hellish hours to drive from Cheyenne to Casper, Wyoming. At around 180 miles, this…
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Historic Restaurants Across Britain, America Attract Diners
Lifestyle
— Sep 3, 2026
Iconic eateries from across the UK and the US showcase enduring culinary legacies: Rules in London, a 228-year-old Covent Garden institution, remains a symbol of traditional British fare and film lore, while Penny Garth Cafe in Hawes and Fitzbillies in Cambridge highlight beloved local spots famed for simple, hearty meals and Chelsea buns, respectively. In the US, the Ariston Cafe along Route 66 embodies a century-long road-trip dining heritage, as Lucknow’s status as a premier culinary capital gathers global attention.
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Global Permafrost Thaw Accelerates, Study Finds
Environment
— Aug 26, 2026
Global long-term monitoring shows permafrost is thawing worldwide, with the active layer thickening at 55% of Arctic sites, 38% of Antarctic sites, and over 90% of European and high-elevation Asian sites, signaling widespread degradation and potential massive carbon release. The thaw threatens infrastructure from roads to pipelines and buildings, as carbon dioxide and methane escape from deeper layers, a pattern documented across 156 sites in the first global assessment led by GWU researchers over more than two decades.
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Juvenile silver carp 80 miles from Lake Michigan
Environment
— Aug 15, 2026
Hundreds of juvenile silver carp, four to six inches long, were found in the Marseilles Pool of the Illinois River about 80 miles from Lake Michigan, indicating a potential upstream spawning event and prompting intensified monitoring, electrofishing, and upcoming commercial removal efforts in the upper river and tributaries. The discovery coincides with delays in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project barriers, drawing criticism from Illinois officials and highlighting concerns about protection of the Great Lakes from invasive carp.
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On X · @sarkodie
Sarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and Wisdom
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.
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