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NY Democratic Socialists Boss Railed Against Landlords. His Rich Parents Rented Out Their Florida Mansion for $18,000 a Month, Bought Him a $1 Million NYC Home.1 source — 1d

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Nicole Hardy Parents renting out a Florida mansion for eighteen thousand a month hardly matches the image of fighting for the working class.

Don’t Let Beltway Politics Derail American Rail Workers — 2dIn a recent Daily Caller op-ed, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer calls the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger a "working-class test" for Republicans.

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Elena Vasquez This deal could strengthen the whole freight network but only if it avoids creating service problems for shippers.

Mother Charged in DUI Cliff Crash With ChildrenAuto — 3dA Chattanooga mother faces DUI, child neglect and vehicular assault charges after investigators say she drove her SUV over a 20- to 25-foot cliff with her two young children inside. Both children survived; one suffered a fractured forearm and lung bruising, and the crash temporarily disrupted nearby rail operations.

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Colorado Counties to Exclude Ineligible Rail Measure VotesPolitics — Oct 7, 2026About 800,000 Colorado voters in parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Weld counties received ballots mistakenly listing Issue 7A, a proposed sales tax to fund expanded Front Range passenger rail. Election officials say voters should complete their ballots as usual and are working with county clerks to ensure only eligible voters’ choices on the measure are counted.

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Atco Train Strike Kills Man, Halts Rail ServiceWorld — 4dA man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train bound for Atlantic City near the Atco Avenue crossing in Waterford Township, Camden County. No passengers or crew were injured; service between Hammonton and Lindenwold was suspended, with substitute buses provided while authorities investigated.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment letter of intent — Oct 4, 2026PMET Resources signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to develop a logistics route for spodumene concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, trucking it to Matagami for transfer onto rail to port. The companies plan to negotiate a definitive commercial agreement before a final investment decision; infrastructure contributions, pricing and operating details remain unsettled.

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Jared Kim This rail route should help move the lithium concentrate more efficiently once the final terms are set.

California Candidates Differ on Insurance, Rail Funding and Voter Rules — Oct 5, 2026California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen offered contrasting approaches to keeping State Farm in the state: Kim emphasized consumer protections and risk reduction, while Allen backed predictable rate reviews and greater insurer flexibility paired with accountability. In the state treasurer race, Eleni Kounalakis supports continuing high-speed rail while controlling costs, whereas Jennifer Hawks wants to halt the project and prioritize other obligations.

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Maya Lindstrom Allen seems more realistic on insurance by balancing flexibility for companies with real accountability.

Torrential rain floods streets and halts rail in Bilbao and Barcelona — Oct 3, 2026Water hit knee level in Bilbao's centre in under an hour; 137 of 150 Bizkaia weather incidents were in the city after 70-plus mm of rain.

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Marcus Bell Barcelona's streets turning into rivers is a real mess for homes and shops. Authorities did the right thing closing roads early.

Southern California waves damage homes, disrupt rail — Sep 25, 2026Rising seas and stronger storm-driven waves, amplified by El Niño, are accelerating erosion along California’s coast, damaging homes and beaches and threatening infrastructure including a major rail line. Recent impacts from Malibu to Long Beach and Orange County show the growing risks of both chronic sea-level rise and extreme coastal events.

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Fatal Crashes and Hit-and-Runs Under InvestigationWorld — Oct 4, 2026Authorities 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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Viral meme questions California's $15 billion high-speed rail spending — Sep 20, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Jared Kim California keeps pouring funds into this rail project while basic infrastructure needs go unmet, and the meme makes a fair point about the priorities here.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Iryna Zarutska stabbed to death on Charlotte light rail train — Sep 17, 2026The video details the stabbing death of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train over a year ago. She had come to the United States seeking safety only to have her life cut short by a repeat offender rele

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Genco Raises Quarterly Dividend Over 400% to $0.80Finance — Sep 23, 2026Genco Shipping & Trading cited strong dry-bulk market conditions—including limited fleet growth and longer commodity routes—as support for earnings and dividends, forecasting more than $1 per share in dividends in each of the final two quarters of 2026. Separate coverage highlighted Union Pacific, CSX, GATX and Wabtec as income-oriented investments, citing the freight rail network’s entrenched position and pricing power while noting economic and regulatory risks.

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Swift Supports Kelce in Chiefs Overtime Win — Sep 17, 2026Taylor Swift has continued to lean into accessible fashion on date nights with Travis Kelce, notably wearing a $238 Rails Franca dress in black and other affordable LBD looks during Kansas City outings. The couple’s high-profile wedding and celebrations have drawn praise from peers, with Brad Pitt calling their wedding the “wedding of the century” as Swift-Kelce continue making public appearances at venues like 1587 Prime.

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Russian Attacks Kill Civilians Across UkraineWorld — Sep 28, 2026A series of reported Ukrainian drone strikes damaged railway infrastructure in Russia’s Bryansk region, partially collapsing a bridge and derailing about 28 railcars, including empty freight cars. The acting governor said no one was injured; Reuters said it could not independently verify the account, and Ukraine did not immediately comment.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Railers Plan Opener Under New Blues AffiliationSports — 3dThe Worcester Railers begin their ninth ECHL season Oct. 17 against Maine, opening a new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues and Springfield Thunderbirds after an 0-2 preseason. Led by captain Anthony Repaci and coach-general manager Nick Tuzzolino, Worcester aims to contend for a North Division playoff spot; its opening weekend also includes an Oct. 18 home game against Trois-Rivières.

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Alaska Travel, Railroad Museums Across Four StatesLifestyle — 1dAnchorage offers visitors a compact three-day Alaska trip combining cultural attractions, wildlife and mountain scenery, with easy access to trails and Chugach State Park.

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Bridgeport Man Dies in Single-Car CrashAuto — 5dA 62-year-old Bridgeport man died after losing control of his car early Friday on Fairfield Avenue, veering onto the sidewalk and striking a light pole and concrete retaining wall near Railroad Avenue. Police are investigating the crash.

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Train Shows, Shops, Museums Serve U.S. HobbyistsLifestyle — 5dA West Bend model train show drew hundreds of collectors and families, reflecting the hobby’s broad appeal and growth. Other coverage highlights the enduring community around model trains and the chance to explore railroad history at museums in Kentucky and Minnesota.

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Texas Urges Energy Defenses After Reported Tanker Hacks — Sep 24, 2026Texas Railroad Commission Commissioner Wayne Christian urged oil and gas producers, pipeline operators and other energy companies to strengthen cybersecurity after authorities investigated suspected network compromises aboard two U.S.-bound energy vessels. The warning comes amid federal alerts about threats to internet-connected industrial systems, which could disrupt operations and cause financial losses.

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LEIF LARSON: America’s Rail Supply Chain Facing Safety And National Security Risks — Jan 9, 2026Until recently, a major steel rail facility in Pueblo, Colo. supplied a significant portion of rail used by several of the nation’s largest freight carriers. It was a reliable domestic source for one of the most…

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Railway Workers Receive Training To Safely Remove Swans From Tracks ‌ — Aug 21, 2024Glenn Bates from Network Rail training how to safely pick up and release swans. TONY KERSHAW VIA SWNS “> Rail staff are being given special training on how to remove pesky swans from the tracks. Network Rail has…

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Democrat Forces Unpaid Capitol Police To Stay Up All Night So He Can Rail Against Republicans — Oct 22, 2025Democrats are refusing to pay support staff and Capitol Police during the government shutdown, but still forced them to work overnight Wednesday so a lawmaker could rail against the Trump administration from an empty…

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California Democrats Rail Against Energy Regulations They Unleashed As Gas Crisis Looms — May 29, 2025California Democrats are railing against state regulators for economic conditions they helped unleash now that a possible gas price crisis looms. California’s Committee on Utilities and Energy grilled several state…

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