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Fatal Crashes and Hit-and-Runs Under InvestigationWorld — 3dAuthorities 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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Canadian church holds 'crossing over ceremony' for member's assisted death — 6dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First DeathHealth — 2dEbola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.

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Unbeaten Greece Hosts Germany in Nations League Group Match — 3dBurkardt's 32nd-minute goal from a Scherhant cross was disallowed for handball as Greece and Germany hit halftime 0-0 despite Germany's 73% possession.

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Tom Gallagher Germany needs a strong response here to avoid falling further behind after dropping points to Greece already.

Two Michigan Crashes Kill Drivers, Causes Under InvestigationAuto — 2dA 30-year-old LaPorte man, Matthew Borders, died after his pickup and enclosed trailer crossed into oncoming lanes and struck a guardrail and signpost on East Michigan Boulevard in Michigan City. The crash remains under investigation, with toxicology results pending.

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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.

Four killed in wrong-way I-40 crashAuto — 2dFour people, including three Hawaii residents, were killed when a westbound commercial truck crossed the median on Interstate 40 near Gallup, New Mexico, and collided with a passenger car and another truck. Authorities said the wrong-way truck’s driver was responsible; the other truck’s driver was hospitalized and expected to survive.

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WWE NXT hosts cross-brand 20-woman title contender battle royal — Sep 29, 2026

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Afghanistan says forces killed 28 fighters crossing from Pakistan — Sep 27, 2026Afghanistan’s defense ministry says its forces killed **28** fighters and wounded 32 after a group it linked to Islamic State crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan.

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Maya Lindstrom Pakistan should tighten its side of the border so groups like this stop using it as a route.

Merced County Crash Kills Horse, Seriously Injures RiderAuto — 2dA 50-year-old man suffered major injuries when a van struck him as he crossed Santa Fe Drive on horseback in Merced County before sunrise Monday; the horse died, and the driver was moderately injured. CHP said darkness and limited lighting prevented the driver from seeing the rider, and drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors.

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Pentagon considers expanding Rio Grande drone fleet — 5dPentagon considers adding up to 50 solar-powered Lightfish boats to its 10-vessel Rio Grande pilot after they deterred crossings and trafficking.

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Chris Dalton Spending on more vessels is fine but the real test will be whether they hold up in floods and actually stop traffickers long term.

“If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” — Mark Twain, Notebook, 1894 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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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.

October 10 College Football Games Draw Betting PicksSports — 3dArizona is a slight favorite at West Virginia in a projected high-scoring matchup, with one preview favoring the Mountaineers at home and highlighting Arizona’s cross-country trip and a key injury. The game also marks Rich Rodriguez’s first meeting with Arizona since his 2017 departure as the Wildcats’ coach.

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Five believed to be migrants drown crossing Croatia-Slovenia border riverWorld — Sep 25, 2026Five believed migrants drowned Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, crossing the Kupa River into Slovenia; police and locals rescued five, 14 reached the other side.

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Russia Strikes Second Major Kyiv Bridge — 5dRussian 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.

Royal Caribbean plans $3B Sandals stake acquisitionBusiness — 4dRoyal Caribbean Group plans to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion, expanding its cruise and private-destination business into all-inclusive land vacations. The companies say the partnership could broaden travel options and cross-promote offerings, though specific benefits for guests remain to be determined.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Two Killed in Disputed India-Pakistan Border Shooting — 5dIndia and Pakistan exchanged diplomatic protests after Indian border guards killed two people in Punjab near the international border. Pakistan said the victims were unarmed civilians and called for an investigation, while India said the group had crossed into its territory despite warnings and posed a security threat.

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Phillies Rule Arraez Out of Wild Card Roster — Sep 28, 2026Arraez 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.

Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel, Pray for Peace Amid Conflict — Sep 26, 2026Thousands gathered at Meskel Square for the Demera as Abune Mathias said the Cross's message is peace, unity, forgiveness and reconciliation amid northern fighting.

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Dana Whitfield Gathering like this shows Ethiopians want peace more than division, but it will take real talks to stop the violence up north.

San Francisco Leaders Withdraw Yekutiel Endorsements After Allegations — 6dSan Francisco District 8 candidate Manny Yekutiel suspended his campaign after new allegations that he groped two men without consent at a 2023 Pride event; the reports also revived a 2020 assault allegation. Mayor Daniel Lurie and other prominent backers withdrew their endorsements, while Yekutiel denied assaulting anyone, expressed regret for any crossed boundaries and has not been charged with a crime.

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Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building — 6dRussian 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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Payoneer, Etsy Renew Deal Across 16 Markets — Sep 30, 2026Payoneer and Etsy renewed their payments partnership through 2029, continuing cross-border payout services for eligible Etsy sellers in 16 markets. The companies say the arrangement, which has supported tens of thousands of sellers since 2023, helps small businesses receive earnings and manage international sales; Jamaican sellers remain largely ineligible because Etsy does not support shops based in Jamaica.

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Chad Border Sites Strain as Sudanese Refugee Arrivals Surge to 400 Daily — Sep 25, 2026UNHCR: more than 55,000 Sudanese refugees crossed into eastern Chad in 2026, with arrivals over 400 a day—20 times prior rates—as funding reached only 18% of $1.6 billion sought.

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Dana Whitfield The jump to 55,000 arrivals already shows this crisis needs real action from donor countries now.

Taylor Lautner, Wife Tay Welcome First Baby — Sep 23, 2026Tay Lautner's Instagram post showed newborn Lennon in a light pink onesie on pink sheets, face cropped out, with a cross-stitch of her name and an embroidered bear.

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Elena Vasquez Congratulations to the Lautners on baby Lennon. Keeping her face private while sharing those sweet details was a nice touch.

Blue Cross analysis links AI coding to $942M in added costs — Sep 24, 2026A BCBSA study released Thursday linked AI-assisted hospital coding to $942M in added costs over two years as complex stays rose from 37% to 40%.

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Dana Whitfield The $942 million hit to Blue Cross plans shows these tools mainly benefit billing departments, not patients or actual treatment.

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