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Long-Delayed China-North Korea Bridge Expected Open Thursday
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The New Yalu River Bridge opens Oct. 15, 2026—12 years after its 2014 completion left the 3,024-meter China-North Korea crossing unused.
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Marcus Bell
Twelve years sitting empty seems like a huge waste of money on both sides. Hope it actually leads to more stable relations now.
Goose Creek Man Arrested in Tinder-Date Kidnapping, Chase
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Michael Voorhees, 26, of Goose Creek faces kidnapping charges after a Tinder date; he fled in her car and crashed into a sheriff's cruiser near the Ashley River Memorial Bridge.
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Suns’ Bridges Progresses in Ankle Recovery
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Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges is recovering well from a right ankle injury sustained in a preseason game, but coach Jordan Ott says the team will not rush his return and will wait until the ankle is fully ready. His availability for the remaining preseason games is uncertain, though he is expected to have time to recover before the Oct. 21 season opener.
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Beijing Building Massive Bridge In America’s Backyard
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A Chinese construction conglomerate has laid the groundwork for building Latin America’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Brazil by 2031.
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Jared Kim
I don't like seeing China expand its presence so close to the US with these big infrastructure deals.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Suns’ Bridges Exits Bulls Game With Ankle Injury
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Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges left Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls with a right ankle injury after colliding with players while pursuing a loose ball. Coach Jordan Ott said Bridges seemed to be in a good place and could potentially play Saturday, while Jordan Goodwin is prepared to fill in at point guard if needed.
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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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Crashes, bridge strikes snarl UK, US traffic
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— Oct 6, 2026
Metal hanging from a bridge damaged several trucks on southbound England’s M6, causing major delays before all lanes reopened. In Texas, a separate bridge strike closed eastbound I-20 and northbound Loop 250 near Midland, with officials urging drivers to take alternate routes.
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Nepal Flood Sweeps Homes, Strands Trekkers
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A sudden flash flood on Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes, bridges and market structures in northern Gorkha, with preliminary reports putting the number of destroyed houses as high as 35. Authorities suspect a landslide or blocked river channel triggered the surge, are evacuating residents and conducting helicopter-assisted rescue and relief operations; no deaths have been confirmed.
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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.
PennDOT plans bridge inspections across Pennsylvania
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
PennDOT inspections will cause daytime lane restrictions on Route 30, I-81 and Route 283 in Lancaster and Dauphin counties on scheduled October dates, with work subject to weather. The agency will also hold a November public meeting to discuss the future of the Norman Wood Bridge between York and Lancaster counties.
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Name the feeling first and kids stop fighting you
A coat standoff often ends when a parent says 'You really don't want to wear a coat today' instead of insisting—because being heard dissolves the fight before any order lands.
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PennDOT Details Roadwork Across Berks, Butler
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PennDOT roadwork will bring overnight and daytime lane restrictions across Berks County, including closures on Route 143 and Shelbourne Road. In Butler County, East Lancaster Road will close for concrete repairs through Oct. 30, while crews continue bridge and pipe work on Evans City Road with daytime lane closures.
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Virginia districts flag upcoming roadwork, closures
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VDOT’s weekly alerts warn of road and lane closures, overnight construction, bridge inspections and repairs, paving, and other maintenance across Virginia districts Oct. 11–18. Drivers should expect delays and changing traffic patterns in work zones and check 511 Virginia for current conditions.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Crowds Recreate Depeche Mode Photo on Prague Bridge
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— Oct 2, 2026
Tourists are lining up at Prague’s Charles Bridge to recreate a 1988 photograph of Depeche Mode members Dave Gahan and Martin Gore beside the Pietà sculpture. The long-running fan pilgrimage has surged after crowd photos from the band’s 2024 Prague concerts spread on social media.
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Upcoming Los Angeles Events Include Bridge Centennial, Arts
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Ananda Hair Studio will host a 1960s-inspired evening in Asheville featuring local artists and stylists, with proceeds supporting Asheville GreenWorks and River Arts District Artists.
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Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fall
Politics
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Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 15h
Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building
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— Oct 1, 2026
Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Major road closures expected across three states
Weather
— Oct 6, 2026
A damaged Hamilton Avenue bridge over I-65 in Nashville will be demolished and replaced, requiring overnight lane restrictions and a full interstate closure in both directions beginning Oct. 16. Drivers should use posted detours, including I-40, I-440 and I-24 for through traffic and nearby crossings such as Chestnut Street or Wedgewood Avenue; work is expected to continue into December.
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Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From Liability
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.
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Families plan storage options early to bridge move date gaps
Lifestyle
— Oct 3, 2026
Families facing a gap between moving out and moving in should plan temporary storage early, build a timeline with schedule contingencies, and compare storage options for cost, security and access. Keep essentials and valuables with you, and use a clear inventory to simplify redelivery.
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Maya Lindstrom
Comparing access hours matters more than people think if you need tools mid move.
Walker & Dunlop closes $630.6M refi across six states
Finance
— Oct 5, 2026
Walker & Dunlop arranged $630.6 million in Fannie Mae fixed-rate loans to refinance nine IMT Capital multifamily properties, totaling 3,528 units across six states. Separately, it secured $86.5 million in bridge financing for Chasen, a newly completed 352-unit community in Richmond, Virginia.
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Longevity thrives where healthy habits need no willpower
Adventists who stay inside Loma Linda’s congregation live about a decade longer than other Californians because social structure, not grit, makes plant food and weekly rest the default.
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Road closures planned, active across four communities
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Peace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.
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Phillies Rule Arraez Out of Wild Card Roster
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— Sep 28, 2026
Arraez is off the Phillies' Wild Card roster after he tried to hit Monday and could not; Mattingly said they crossed that bridge on his Sept. 24 ankle sprain.
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Tom Gallagher
At least they left the door open for Arraez if the series goes longer.
Biden signs legislation funding roads and bridges across country
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— Sep 21, 2026
The six second clip shows President Biden signing legislation to fund roads and bridges across the country. The video is spreading as it captures a major step in national infrastructure development. @WhiteHouse
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A49 traffic slows after car crashes into Onibury Bridge
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— Sep 24, 2026
Crashes caused delays in several areas: a pickup struck a guardrail on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge, while two incidents near Onibury disrupted traffic on the A49. A separate two-vehicle collision on the A56 near Haslingden caused lengthy delays on the M66 before the road was cleared around 6 p.m.
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JLL Arranges Real Estate Deals Across U.S.
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
JLL arranged several U.S. commercial real estate transactions: the sale of a 166,393-square-foot, 96%-leased office building in Virginia’s Tysons area, hotel refinancing in Seattle, and financing for an industrial development in New Jersey. It also secured refinancing for a 250-unit Huntsville apartment community and $100 million in bridge financing for two newly completed Florida apartment properties.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 15h
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