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Man Dies in Vallejo Ferry Terminal Shooting, 13th Homicide
World
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A man died after being shot Sunday near Vallejo’s ferry terminal, marking the city’s 13th homicide of the year. Police are investigating; the victim has not been identified and the motive remains unknown.
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Florida Fairs Open; Jacksonville Debuts 155-Foot Wheel
Lifestyle
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The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair debuted at its new Westside location with expanded attractions, including a 155-foot Ferris wheel. Tallahassee’s 84th North Florida Fair also opened, offering rides and games alongside agricultural exhibits and petting zoos, with enhanced security measures in place.
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Michigan Tech Set for Top-Ranked Ferris
Sports
— Oct 21, 2026
No. 12 Michigan Tech, unbeaten at 6-1, visits top-ranked and undefeated Ferris State for a GLIAC football showdown Saturday. Ferris State brings a 37-game winning streak into the matchup, while Michigan Tech seeks its first win over the Bulldogs since 2011.
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Transportation Plans, Toll Changes Span Regions
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Transportation officials are confronting major funding and policy decisions, from Toronto’s push to improve transit and Michigan’s $19.4 billion five-year investment plan to new ferry tolls in North Carolina and higher Illinois tollway rates alongside a new regional transit authority. Election-driven changes to congressional transportation committees could also reshape federal trucking rules and highway legislation.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 13h
Seastreak explores high-speed 2027 NYC-Atlantic City ferry
Travel
— Oct 14, 2026
Seastreak and Atlantic City developers are exploring a high-speed ferry between Lower Manhattan and Farley State Marina near the Golden Nugget, with a trial potentially starting by Memorial Day 2027. The roughly 2-hour-45-minute trip could cost about $145 round trip, but the plan remains preliminary and depends on operational and community considerations.
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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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Bicyclists hospitalized after crashes in Virginia Beach and South Carolina
Auto
— Oct 15, 2026
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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Bacteria, Sewage Spill, and Cyanobacteria Prompt Water Advisories
Health
— Oct 19, 2026
Health officials have issued water-contact warnings at sites in Florida, Washington and Idaho: elevated fecal bacteria at Palm Beach’s R.G. Kreusler Memorial Park, a sewage spill near Vashon’s north-end ferry dock and toxin-producing cyanobacteria at Mann Lake. Advisories urge people to avoid or use caution around the affected waters while officials monitor conditions and, where applicable, clean up the spill.
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Mississippi commentary links school vouchers to Jackson water oversight and justice legacy
Science
— Oct 18, 2026
Mississippi’s headlines spotlighted debates over school vouchers, calls for independent oversight of Jackson’s water system, and the legacy of Richard E. Holmes, the first Black student at Mississippi State. In southern England, a long-running ferry route ended, researchers identified a new dinosaur species from an old Isle of Wight fossil, and a police car crashed into pier railings; no one was injured.
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Deadly Southeast Asian Ferry Disasters Spur Safety Scrutiny
World
— Sep 12, 2026
Southeast Asia is reeling from deadly ferry incidents in Indonesia and a ferry fire in the Philippines, renewing scrutiny of vessel inspections, seaworthiness checks, and overall maritime safety oversight. Meanwhile, Australia’s Matilda Bay ferry-terminal plan faces safety warnings from opponents and risk assessments, and Lagos is strengthening maritime safety through a targeted ferry safety training module for engineers.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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NC Ferry Division plans all-route toll recommendations
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
North Carolina’s Ferry Division is presenting recommended rates as the state prepares to toll all ferry routes by Jan. 1, 2027, including four routes that are currently free; the plan also provides for a $150 annual pass for eligible coastal residents and active-duty military members. Residents and local officials have objected, warning the tolls could burden communities that rely on ferries for essential transportation and calling for delays or exemptions.
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Indonesia Ferry Toll Rises to 71, 64 Missing
World
— Sep 27, 2026
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Passengers Stunned After Hardcore Porn Accidentally Airs on Ferry TV
France
— Nov 13, 2025
Passengers on a cross-channel ferry from France to Sussex got an unexpected and shocking surprise when a hardcore pornographic film suddenly began playing on a public lounge television — just moments after a Formula One…
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EV ‘Suddenly Accelerates’ Into Ferry Ramp, Breaks in Two – All Passengers Taken to Hospital
Reporting
— Jan 19, 2023
Canadian police are investigating an accident involving a Tesla that suddenly accelerated and crashed into a ramp at a ferry terminal in West Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday. The car’s two occupants were taken…
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British Cathedrals Embrace Summer Fun With Ferris Wheels, Labyrinths, And Sea Creatures
St Philip's Cathedral
— Aug 28, 2024
Cathedral Square Wheel opens its gates in the historic grounds of Birmingham Cathedral, locally known as Pigeon Park, situated on Colmore Row. CATHEDRAL SQUARE WHEEL “> LONDON — How about a trip on a Ferris wheel…
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 14h
Chaos at Texas State Fair, Ferris Wheel Rider Records Frantic Evacuation from 200 Feet
Reporting
— Oct 15, 2023
Reports of a shooting at the State Fair of Texas sent chaos through the sprawling fairgrounds Saturday, leaving riders on the Ferris Wheel forced to evacuate while still being 200 feet up in the air. The Dallas Police…
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Hero Recognized by Coast Guard After Risking Life to Save Driver Who Drove Off Ferry Terminal
Reporting
— Apr 12, 2022
Last year on New Year’s Eve, a driver at the Lynchburg Ferry Terminal in Baytown, Texas, made a grave error. For whatever reason, the driver did not stop in time at the end of the road but rolled right over the edge…
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The Rescue of Danish Jews by Fishing Boats
Good News
— FROM 1943
Danish citizens ferry 7,200 Jews to safety in Sweden
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Ferry capsizes off Kyrenia; seven dead, 237 rescued
Türkiye
— Aug 30, 2026
A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port, with hundreds of people aboard as rescue teams including coastguard boats and helicopters scrambled to assist. Authorities cite varying reports of passengers—ranging around 259 to 279—with injuries unconfirmed and investigations into the vessel’s condition and cause ongoing.
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Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate in Portsmouth and Dover
Andy Burnham
— Sep 5, 2026
Masked protesters in balaclavas blocked the Port of Dover and surrounding roads, causing widespread traffic disruption and warnings that ferry sailings could be affected as Kent Police engage with demonstrators. Authorities say access to the port is restricted while P&O Ferries works to rebook affected travelers during the ongoing public-order incident.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Vanuatu Ferry Sinking Leaves One Dead, Dozens Missing
Vanuatu
— Sep 12, 2026
A ferry named MV Matui sank off Vanuatu between Ambae and Santo in rough seas, leaving at least one dead and more than 30 missing while about 15 passengers and crew were accounted for alive. Authorities say search and rescue is ongoing, now focusing on the southeast coast, with early indications that severe weather and possible neglect such as overloading contributed to the disaster.
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Bali-Lombok ferry fire: over 200 rescued, one dead
Bali
— Aug 12, 2026
Rescue crews saved 106 people from a burning passenger ferry off Bali with about 25 more still to be rescued as rough seas hampered efforts. The Putri Yasmin, carrying around 114 passengers and 17 crew, was traveling from Padang Bai to Lombok when the fire broke out, with navy ships, rescue vessels, and a helicopter assisting and no casualties reported yet.
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Indonesia Ferry Carrying 240 Loses Contact, Search Underway
Indonesian
— Sep 13, 2026
Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea after a 2 a.m. distress call; at least 108 rescued, six dead, about 129 missing from a 243-person manifest.
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Authorities should check if older vessels like this one need better tracking equipment.
Steve ferries an iguana back after spotting it swimming four miles off Key West
Key West
— Oct 6, 2026
Steve found an iguana swimming four miles off Key West, helped it onto his kayak cooler, and rode toward shore until it slipped off near the mangroves and swam in on its own. He posted the clip Oct. 18, 2017.
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Bodies Recovered From Waters Across Four States
World
— Oct 4, 2026
Authorities in New York, Tennessee, Salem, and Providence reported separate recoveries of deceased people from waterways; identities were not released in the Ferry Point Park, Franklin County, and Providence cases. Investigations are ongoing, with no foul play suspected in the Salem and Providence cases.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 14h
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