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Utah Flash Floods Strand Runners, Cancel Ultramarathon
Weather
— 5d
Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Rachel’s remnants threatened Utah with flash flooding, damaging winds and debris flows, prompting flood and wind alerts. Flooding already stranded ultramarathon runners near Moab and forced the race’s cancellation, while forecasters warned of rapid river rises, especially near burn scars.
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Wave-Shaped Designs Cut Building Wind Pressures Up to 60%
Science
— Oct 6, 2026
Florida State University researchers found that wave-shaped walls and roofs on low-rise buildings can reduce peak hurricane-wind pressures near vulnerable corners by 40% to 60% in wind-tunnel tests. The design could offer engineers a way to improve wind resilience through building shape, alongside conventional measures such as stronger materials and rounded corners.
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North Carolina Outages, Queensland Cattle Prices Rise
Weather
— 4d
Storm-related power outages are affecting communities in North Carolina, while worsening outages in western Pennsylvania have driven increased interest in backup generators. Elsewhere, officials in Hall County activated emergency operations as rain and strong winds continued, though few road problems had been reported.
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Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf
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— Sep 20, 2026
A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60%
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— Sep 10, 2026
Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.
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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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Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Zhejiang, Triggers Evacuations
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— Aug 6, 2026
Hundreds of thousands in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate as Category 1 Typhoon Dolphin, with winds up to 144 kph and gusts to 198 kph, approaches Kyushu and Okinawa, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations and nine Toyota factory suspensions. The storm presses over Kyushu amid a region still reeling from last week's 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, where about 6,700 residents remain in evacuation centers, and heatstroke risks rise with temperatures around 36C.
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California reports nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected
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— Jul 23, 2026
California faced a sharp rise in mail-in ballot rejections in the June primary, with 148,241 ballots (1.73%) tossed, the majority due to lateness tied to postmark timing. Experts and officials point to USPS processing changes and ballot-postmark timing as key factors, despite a seven-day late-arrival window intended to ease participation, prompting calls for scrutiny of the postal system and voting processes.
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