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Work Zone Crashes Kill Two Road Workers, Injure Others
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— Oct 6, 2026
Work-zone crashes killed road workers in Pennsylvania and Michigan: a passenger vehicle struck a sweeper operator on I-70, while a sanitation truck that could not stop pushed a pickup into road-crew vehicles in Eaton County. In Maryland, a highway worker was hospitalized after a car rear-ended another vehicle and hit the worker and equipment; police said impairment may have contributed.
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Longview police identify Audrey Smith in fatal hit-and-run
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— Oct 6, 2026
Longview police identified Audrey Smith, 43, as the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Alpine Road and say she has an active warrant for accident causing death. Investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and a Subaru Crosstrek believed to have severe damage to its right front.
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Construction Worker Killed in Madison Hit-and-Run
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— Sep 24, 2026
A road worker was fatally struck by a vehicle while working near Pflaum and Alder roads in Madison, and the driver left the scene. Police say speed may have been a factor, have contacted a person of interest, and are also speaking with the driver of a possible second vehicle involved.
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Five Classic Hits Endure Across Six Decades
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— Sep 24, 2026
Retrospectives revisit enduring pop hits including the Association’s chart-topping “Cherish,” the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and Joe Cocker’s celebrated version of “You Are So Beautiful.” They also trace the Beatles’ “Something” from George Harrison’s uncertain demo to a beloved song on Abbey Road, highlighting the varied stories and lasting appeal behind classic recordings.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h
Columbus Crew Tops CF Montreal 2-0 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
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— Sep 20, 2026
Mo Farsi scored in his hometown and Brais Mendez hit a 30-yard free kick as Columbus beat Montreal 2-0, the Crew's first road win since April 4.
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Nicole Hardy
Farsi netting in his own city felt like the right spark for a team still chasing the postseason.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Fatal Crashes and Hit-and-Runs Under Investigation
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— Oct 4, 2026
Authorities are investigating several fatal roadway incidents: a driver in a white SUV fled after a deadly collision in Springfield, Virginia, while San Antonio police are probing a fatal hit-and-run on FM 78 and a separate death involving a man struck by an Amtrak train while crossing tracks. No suspect details were available in the two hit-and-run cases, and a nearby resident raised concerns about safety at the rail crossing.
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Trump’s Midterm-Timed Diesel Order Hits Roadblock
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President Donald Trump wants to give truckers a break at the diesel pump amid soaring wartime prices — but fuel companies appear to be afraid they will be left footing the bill.
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Maya Lindstrom
Timing this order for midterms makes it look more political than practical for long term supply.
Morocco Extends, France Plans Fuel Aid Amid Conflict
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— Sep 16, 2026
France is extending targeted fuel subsidies for sectors hit by rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with extensions lasting through year-end and adjustments for fishermen, farmers, and construction to preserve economic activity. Morocco meanwhile is rolling out a new 30-day direct transport aid tranche for road professionals as domestic fuel costs remain high and volatility persists.
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Marshall Holds Off Missouri State Rally, 30-24
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— Sep 18, 2026
Marshall earned a 30-24 road win over Missouri State in football, with Carlos Del Rio-Wilson totaling 249 yards and two touchdowns as the Thundering Herd held off a late Bears rally. In volleyball, No. 2 Marshall defeated Sioux Falls Christian 3-1 behind dominant defense from Kezlyn Pinckney (30 digs) and strong hitting from Julia Fahl, improving to 10-2 and gearing up for a Monday home match against Mankato West.
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You are the awareness behind the voice in your head
The Untethered Soul gives anxious, transition-weary, or meditation-curious readers a plain practice for quitting the inner roommate and living from the seat of consciousness instead.
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Russia Strikes Second Major Kyiv Bridge
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— Oct 2, 2026
Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, damaging its roadway and trolleybus wires and forcing traffic closures, after repeated attacks on the Southern Bridge. The attacks on both major crossings have disrupted transport and intensified concerns over Russia’s campaign against the capital’s critical infrastructure.
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Elena Vasquez
Russia is clearly trying to cut off Kyiv by knocking out both main bridges one after another.
Four men killed after car hits lamppost Huyton
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— Jul 24, 2026
Four men aged 23 to 26 died when a black Seat Cupra left the road and hit a lamppost on Liverpool Road in Huyton, Merseyside, with a 27-year-old passenger taken to hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating, roads remain closed, and authorities are appealing for information or footage from the public, with a drone flight restriction noted in one report.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Truckers Replaced By Driverless Delivery As Automation Revolution Begins
Reporting
— Jun 8, 2026
Dozens of driverless trucks are hitting the road as industries rush toward automation.
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US Faces Looming Catastrophe as Price of Diesel Hits All-Time High, Threatening Trucking Industry
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— May 2, 2022
The cost of trucks taking to the highway will be hitting Americans down the road as record diesel fuel prices are slamming the transportation industry. The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel was $5.321 on Monday…
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Police Perform Dramatic Water Rescue After Driver Loses Control and Plunges Deep Into River Below
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— Aug 25, 2021
On Saturday morning, shortly after 6:30 a.m., in Camden, New Jersey, witnesses spotted an erratic driver veer off the road after hitting a dip. The car and driver careened down a hill, hitting a sign along the way, and…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 8h
White House Defends Gas Prices Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
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— May 28, 2021
The White House is defending gas prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend, saying they have “stabilized.” “As Americans are hitting the road, they are paying less in real terms for gas than they have on average over the…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Woman Inches from Being Impaled When Metal Pole Flies Through Windshield on Highway
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— Jul 27, 2021
Drivers face many potential hazards when hitting the road. No matter how experienced the driver or how reliable the car, there’s always the chance that someone else might make a life-altering decision for them. That’s…
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Truckers Replaced By Driverless Delivery As Automation Revolution Begins
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— Jun 8, 2026
Dozens of driverless trucks are hitting the road as industries rush toward automation. PepsiCo is partnering with autonomous vehicle startup Gatik to rollout a fleet of 35 driverless trucks, Wall Street Journal reported…
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Obama to Stump for Harris in Pennsylvania, Other Battleground States
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— Oct 4, 2024
Former President Barack Obama is hitting the road to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election. First stop — Pennsylvania. Obama will be in the Pittsburgh area Oct. 10, per…
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Top Biden Official Hits the Road, Leaves Key Post Open During Global Crises
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— Mar 21, 2023
Amid a critical phase in the war in Ukraine, a key member of the Biden administration is walking away from Washington. Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried is leaving to be with her family, according to Reuters …
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How a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure story
Anyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.
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Good Samaritan Saves Man's Life After Witnessing Shocking Crime
Reporting
— Sep 25, 2021
On Sept. 11, 2021, a young man named Robert Powell was walking next to a road in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when a white truck hit him and then sped off. Thankfully a good Samaritan rushed to help him, as Powell’s leg was…
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Toddlers Escape from Day Care, Wander Along Roadside: Driver Hits Brakes and Jumps Out to Save Them
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— Mar 9, 2022
Kirbie Washington of Summerville, South Carolina, was driving on Thursday morning when she saw something that made her slam on the brakes. Was it a dog wandering into the road? An errant driver veering toward her? Nope…
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Cyclist seriously injured in Varadero–Cárdenas crash
Auto
— Jul 25, 2026
Cyclist crashes and injuries span Cuba, Texas, Colorado and New Hampshire, with one fatality in San Antonio and several others involving vehicle collisions, gravel patches, and hit-and-run incidents. The incidents highlight ongoing risks faced by bicyclists and the varied contributing factors—from high-speed roads and unsafe intersections to road surface conditions and driver behavior—increasing attention to cyclist safety nationwide and abroad.
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Democrat Governor’s Semi-Auto Ban Hits Another Bump In Road
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— May 20, 2026
A ban on modern semiautomatic firearms faces a new legal hurdle in Virginia Wednesday after a firearms industry trade group asked for a preliminary injunction. Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed the ban…
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Biden WH Launching ‘Help Is Here’ Tour To Promote Stimulus Package in Key States
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— Mar 15, 2021
President Joe Biden and his allies are hitting the road this week to promote the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill he signed in law last week as the right prescription for a country humbled by the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 8h
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