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Banana Truck Fire Closes I-5 Lanes Near Tacoma
Weather
— Oct 30, 2026
A semi-truck hauling bananas caught fire on northbound I-5 in Tacoma, blocking three lanes near the Puyallup River Bridge and causing hours of major traffic backups. The driver escaped unharmed, and officials said the fire may have started in the trailer’s brakes; the cause remains under investigation.
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Pensioner Dies in A6 Crash Near Lancaster University, Driver Arrested
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A man in his 80s died and a Vauxhall driver remains in critical condition after a car and van collided on the A6 near Lancaster University. The van driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs; police are seeking witnesses and video footage.
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Knoxville I-40 Crash Kills Couple; Driver Charged
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A 22-year-old driver faces two counts of vehicular homicide after authorities say he drove the wrong way on I-40 in Knoxville and caused a three-car crash that killed Brian and Brandi Elmore. The driver was injured, while the driver of the third car was unhurt; investigators have not released why he was traveling against traffic.
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Palm Bay Flooding Prompts Shelter Advisory, Water Shutoff
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Severe flooding in Palm Bay inundated homes, destroyed part of a road and vehicles, and prompted officials to urge residents to shelter in place; a water-main break also shut off service in affected neighborhoods, with a boil-water notice planned once service returns. Health officials warn residents to avoid driving or wading through floodwaters, which can cause drowning and expose people to contamination.
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Lawmakers Race To Make Chinese Car Ban Permanent Before Congress Runs Out Of Time
Simon August · 6 min · 3h
Water Main Work Prompts Road Closures Across Cities
Weather
— 5d
Water-main breaks and repair work are causing road, lane and sidewalk closures in Tampa, Piqua and Honolulu, with officials urging drivers to use caution or alternate routes; Honolulu residents may also face service disruptions. A separate water-main tie-in will close part of Proctor Street in Statesboro during daytime work.
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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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Dams Face Flooding, Drought, Failures, Rebuilding
Environment
— 5d
Dams and reservoirs are facing sharply different pressures: heavy runoff caused Arizona’s Watson Lake Dam to overtop despite advance releases, while Vietnam’s Dak Drinh reservoir neared its dead-storage level during the rainy season. Elsewhere, a ruptured California hydropower pipe triggered a temporary downstream river-flow drop, and Michigan is rebuilding the Edenville Dam with a high-capacity zigzag spillway after its 2020 failure.
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San Francisco Hit-and-Run Kills Scooter Rider; Suspect Arrested
Auto
— Oct 30, 2026
A motorized scooter rider died after a driver struck him and fled near Franklin and Pine streets in San Francisco on Oct. 24. Police later arrested 39-year-old Daniel Llama in San Rafael on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run causing death; the investigation remains open.
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Two Missing Women Found Dead, Third Located
World
— Oct 30, 2026
Maria Beaman Gordon, 69, was found dead in her Santa Fe home after being reported missing; investigators saw no immediate signs of foul play and are awaiting a determination of her cause of death. A woman found driving Gordon’s vehicle—previously spray-painted and without a license plate—was arrested on charges including unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and DWI.
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Pedestrian crashes leave one dead in New Jersey, others injured
Auto
— Oct 29, 2026
Pedestrians were struck by vehicles in separate incidents in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, and Hamilton, Ohio; the Ohio man was seriously injured, while the Bridgewater collision remains under investigation. Police in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, also responded to a pedestrian crash on Route 40 and urged drivers to avoid the area, but had not released details about injuries or the cause.
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Golfer Charlie Woods Commits to FSU
Charlie Woods, son of famed golfer Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, has committed to play golf at Florida State University. The Woods family was on hand at Charlie's high school Friday to celebrate. Tiger, 15-time major winner, and Elin got divorced after Tiger's infidelity was exposed. Charlie announced the commitment in February. Charlie Woods, announced earlier this year his commitment to play g
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US Car Crashes Cause 2.42 Million Injuries and $559 Billion in Costs
Auto
— Oct 28, 2026
Car crashes can bring costs well beyond vehicle repairs, including emergency and ongoing medical care, lost income, and potentially higher insurance premiums. Injury claims and compensation depend on documenting those losses and establishing responsibility, which may involve evidence about each driver’s actions and any shared fault.
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Police Chief Clears Fresno Candidate Singh of DUI
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
Fresno police apologized to City Council candidate Naindeep Singh after expedited toxicology testing found no drugs, clearing him after his arrest on suspicion of drug-impaired driving. The police chief said the officer had probable cause, while Singh and supporters questioned the arrest and its timing shortly before the election.
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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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Crashes across five states injure multiple people
Auto
— Oct 27, 2026
Separate crashes in Yarmouth, Iowa, Cincinnati, Pottstown and Hopkinton sent people to hospitals, including two seriously injured motorcycle riders in Hopkinton and a seriously injured driver in Iowa. Cincinnati police said the other driver fled the scene; the causes and injury severity were not reported in the Pottstown crash.
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Europe’s 2026 Heatwaves Killed 50,391
Environment
— Oct 22, 2026
Europe’s 2026 heatwaves caused an estimated 50,391 excess deaths in 854 cities across 30 countries, about two-thirds attributed to human-driven climate change.
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Tom Gallagher
It's alarming that two thirds of those 50391 excess deaths trace back to human driven climate change across so many cities.
Father Killed Helping Daughter in San Diego I-15 Crash
Auto
— Oct 26, 2026
A 65-year-old father was killed early Monday on northbound I-15 in San Diego after stopping to help his daughter, whose car had stalled near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. The collision triggered a chain reaction that injured two other drivers and caused hours of traffic delays; the daughter and her children were unharmed.
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Democrat Senator Who Called For RFK Jr To ‘Resign Or Be Fired’ Is Backed By Big Pharma
Libby Bandelin · 2 min · 14h
Pedestrian Killed by Multiple Cars on I-40
Auto
— Oct 23, 2026
A woman was killed after being struck multiple times by vehicles on eastbound I-40 near Davis Drive in Durham early Friday. Police are investigating how she came to be on the highway; the closure caused significant delays before the road reopened later that morning.
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The Pattern Gauntlet: an IQ-style challenge
Quizie
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Twenty puzzles — sequences, logic, analogies, the classics. Scored hard, graded honestly. An entertainment estimate, not a clinical IQ score.
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Crashes Reported in Three Cities
Auto
— Oct 21, 2026
A motorcycle crash causing serious injuries was reported near Kolb and Escalante roads in Tucson on Oct. 22. Police warned that road closures and lane restrictions could last for an extended period and urged drivers to use alternate routes.
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Private Plane Lands on I-80, Closing Westbound Lanes
Weather
— Oct 22, 2026
A small private plane landed on westbound Interstate 80 near Patrick, east of Reno, on Thursday morning, closing all westbound lanes. Authorities reported no injuries and urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes; the cause of the landing was not immediately known.
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Rollover Crashes Hospitalize Eight Across Three States
Auto
— Oct 25, 2026
Rollover crashes in Utah, Texas and Idaho left people hospitalized, with two victims seriously injured in Utah and two people hurt in a Fort Worth crash. Fort Worth police say a suspected drunk driver caused that collision and faces charges; a separate San Antonio rollover also hospitalized two people, while Idaho officials reported no major injuries.
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Highway 116 Crash Kills Driver, Injures Two
California State Route 116
— Oct 19, 2026
A driver was killed and two passengers suffered major injuries when a Mercedes lost control at high speed on Highway 116 near Redwood Drive, struck a rock and a tree, and caught fire early Monday. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause, including whether alcohol was involved.
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Lawmakers Race To Make Chinese Car Ban Permanent Before Congress Runs Out Of Time
Time is running out for a bipartisan bill to ban Chinese cars from the U.S. to be passed in the Senate before a new Congress is sworn in.
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Multiple crashes injure motorists, first responders
Auto
— Oct 20, 2026
Authorities are investigating multiple roadway incidents, including suspected impaired-driving cases in Langford and crashes in Britain, Saskatchewan and California that caused injuries or major delays. Recent crashes have also highlighted risks to first responders working beside traffic, with officials urging drivers to slow down and take precautions.
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Most top killers are diet-driven and largely reversible
Books
— Oct 14, 2026
Greger argues the leading causes of death in wealthy nations stem from animal fat, processed meat, and refined food and can reverse on a whole-food plant-based pattern.
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Teen Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Fatal Crash
World
— Oct 23, 2026
An 18-year-old Traverse City driver has been charged with second-degree murder and operating while intoxicated causing death in an Oct. 3 crash that killed his 17-year-old passenger, Jason Soloman. Investigators say the car was traveling about 129 mph toward a sharp curve, and prosecutors cited alleged intoxication and a history of dangerous driving; a judge denied the driver bond.
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Wichita Soccer Crash Kills Two, Injures 10
World
— Oct 20, 2026
A truck drove onto a youth soccer field in Wichita, killing a 6-year-old and a 35-year-old and injuring 10 others. Police released the driver because they lacked probable cause to arrest her at the time; the investigation continues as officials await toxicology and vehicle evidence, and police have rejected online rumors about her background.
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Water Disruptions Prompt Boil-Water Advisories Across Four Regions
Weather
— Oct 21, 2026
Separate boil-water advisories were issued in parts of Kalamazoo, New Orleans East, Gordon, and North Okanagan after planned infrastructure work or water-main breaks caused water shutoffs or pressure concerns. Residents in affected areas are being told to boil water or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation until testing confirms it is safe.
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‘Concentrated Group Of People In White House’ Sold Out For Special Interests, Former Advisor Says
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 16h
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