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Separate Crashes Trap Four in Auckland, ChicoAuto — 3dTwo people were extricated from a sedan that crashed through a fence and into a culvert near Eaton Road and Highway 99 in Chico; they suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. The cause of the crash has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Kern Water Leaders to Receive Annual AwardsEnvironment — 4dA California-Nevada program is reducing sediment and nutrients entering Lake Tahoe to restore its celebrated clarity, while Kern County water leaders Kristina Budak and Jonathan Parker are being recognized for their public-service and infrastructure contributions. Other water-related efforts include California’s recognition of water-sector workers and a Battery Park City art project prompting community engagement with climate resilience.

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NC Ports Seek Pause in Wilmington Harbor ExpansionEnvironment — 5dNorth Carolina’s Ports Authority has asked the Army Corps of Engineers to pause consideration of a proposed $1.3 billion Wilmington Harbor deepening, saying more research is needed on environmental risks, particularly possible PFAS contamination in dredged sediment. The authority acknowledges the project’s potential economic benefits, while federal officials say next steps will be determined by the Army’s civil works office and Congress.

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Georgia detains man over attempted $700,000 uranium saleWorld — 3dGeorgia detained a citizen accused of a $700,000 uranium-238 sale plot; video shows officers pulling him from a sedan and testing trunk containers for radiation.

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Columbus Shootings Leave Three Dead, Several InjuredWorld — 6dA shooting on Barnett Road in east Columbus early Sunday left 39-year-old Jeffrey Scott Amaker dead and another person critically injured. Police say a suspect fled in a damaged gray or silver sedan and are asking the public for information as the investigation continues.

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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Experts Share Ways to Preserve Muscle With Age — Sep 29, 2026A fitness coach recommends adequate protein, regular strength training, quality sleep and staying active to help limit age-related muscle loss, which can be compounded by sedentary habits and rapid weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. Separately, researchers found that age-related declines in mitochondrial cardiolipin may contribute to muscle changes, and restoring it partly reversed muscle wasting in mice—an early finding that could point to future treatments.

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Rare VW W10 BMW M5 heads to auction — Sep 25, 2026A rare E39 BMW M5 prototype commissioned by Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piëch pairs the sedan with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter W10 engine, producing more power than the standard V8 and retaining a six-speed manual. The experimental car, part of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle-engine development that led toward the Bugatti Veyron’s W16, is heading to auction in Belgium with an estimate of €250,000 to €350,000.

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Panettiere Overdose Ruled Accidental; Police Investigation Ongoing — Sep 23, 2026Police say the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death remains open, even though the coroner ruled her fentanyl and multiple-drug overdose accidental. Reports also say she had recently spent time in rehabilitation; experts warn that combining opioids with sedating medications and returning to opioid use after abstinence can increase overdose risk.

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Saudi Arabia’s Ceer Unveils First Domestic EVs — Sep 21, 2026Ceer unveiled Saudi Arabia's first domestic EVs, the Exobot sedan and SUV with up to 1,111 hp, on September 21-22, 2026 at its King Abdullah Economic City complex.

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Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia building its own high-power EVs like the Exobot could really cut oil dependence over time.

2026 comparisons reveal tradeoffs across SUVs sedans and trucks — Sep 11, 2026Automobile comparisons across 2026 models show price, drivetrain options, and cargo/towing capabilities driving choices among compact SUVs, midsize pickups, and full‑size SUVs, with trade-offs in power delivery, efficiency, and features. Examples include Tesla Model Y vs Outlander PHEV, CX-30 vs Kona, Sentra vs Mirai, Frontier vs Colorado, and Suburban vs Expedition Max, illustrating a market where near‑equal power can hinge on drivetrain, cargo space, and total ownership costs.

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Priya Raman The Frontier edges out the Colorado for me on towing capacity without the premium price tag.

Panama 7.6 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts — 1dUSGS revised Panama quake from 7.7–8.0 to 7.6; tsunami alerts for nine countries; cathedral collapsed in Penonomé; no fatalities reported.

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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.

Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — 4dMaricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia1 source — 3h

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Palestinian Elections Postponed to September 2027 — 2dPalestinian factions are moving toward postponing legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28, with Islamic Jihad saying an agreement was reached in Cairo while Fatah says the timing remains under discussion and no final decision is confirmed. The proposed delay reflects severe voting and security challenges in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as efforts to revive dialogue between rival factions; reports differ on whether a new date has been set or the vote would be delayed for a year.

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UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 2dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Donor-advised funds sent millions to assisted suicide advocacy group — 29mVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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GOP Congressman Reveals What Kept Him Away After Being MIA For Months — 29mRepublican New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday on the House floor that depression caused his months-long absence from Congress.

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Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 29mThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate — 29mA rising open-source American artificial intelligence (AI) industry seeks to challenge the prevailing narrative that companies and consumers must choose between closed, frontier labs and Chinese alternatives.

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Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations — 3dOfficials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.

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Terry Wheeler Discusses Wealth-Planning Blind Spots — 19hWealth adviser Terry Wheeler said families should treat estate planning as part of a broader, family-centered strategy that coordinates investments, taxes and legacy goals—not simply as preparing legal documents. He also discussed defensive portfolio strategies and protections for heirs against risks such as divorce and creditor claims.

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 1hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Jared Kim Thune needs to drop the recess plans and get this done. Secure voter rolls matter more than sticking to the usual schedule.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 1hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Maya Lindstrom The SAVE Act is important but Thune knows the Senate schedule better than anyone. Forcing members back early could backfire on other priorities.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill 85-5, Awaits House Final Approval — 1hThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Chris Dalton It's encouraging to see such a strong bipartisan vote on housing costs, hope the House moves fast on this.