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Metro Diner Opens First Greenville LocationBusiness — 3dMetro Diner has opened its first Greenville, South Carolina, location at Woodruff Gallery on Woodruff Road, serving all-day breakfast alongside comfort-food favorites. The 135-seat restaurant is initially open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plans to add dinner service.

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Georgia unveils new 'I Voted' sticker by metro Atlanta artist — Sep 29, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The new design really captures Georgia's spirit better than the old ones did.

Wing plans 2027 drone delivery in Denver, SeattleTech — 3dWalmart and Alphabet’s Wing plan to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding a network aimed at serving more than 40 million customers through over 270 stores. The move advances their nationwide rollout, though the announced markets are not yet operational and Colorado communities are weighing rules for drone-delivery hubs.

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Witcher 3 Remaster Hits 137,724 Steam PlayersLifestyle — 4dGaming news included Japanese Ramen Simulator’s planned Steam Early Access launch, Goblin Island’s December release and upcoming demo, and a new Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay trailer. Separately, industry figures highlighted strong sales and player activity, including record Steam concurrency for The Witcher 3 remaster, 3 million Wardogs copies sold in Early Access, and the Metro series surpassing 50 million sales.

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Cities with fastest-growing home prices listed by metro area — Sep 21, 2026Typical U.S. home value hit $369,678 in August, up 1.3%; Sandy Ridge, NC led Winston-Salem metro gains at +12.7% per Zillow-Stacker lists.

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Derek Foss I hope these gains do not push more families out of buying in smaller metros where values are moving fastest.

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.

Warner Robins metro cities post fastest home price gains — Sep 21, 2026Elko led Warner Robins metro home gains at +$28,437 (+8.6%) to $360,976; Kathleen stays costliest at $366,559 as U.S. typical value hits $369,678 (+1.3%).

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Rachel Meyers Warner Robins keeps growing so these price jumps make sense with more people moving in.

Haze Affects Air Quality Across Southeast AsiaEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Parts of Metro Manila recorded very unhealthy air on Sept. 30, with authorities citing high fine-particle pollution and possible haze from fires in Indonesia, alongside local sources. Other Manila monitoring sites reported air that was unhealthy for sensitive groups or fair; officials urged vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure and advised masks in hazy areas.

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Zillow Data Ranks Fastest Home Price Growth in Five Metros — Sep 21, 2026Barney, GA, led with a 13.1% one-year home-price rise to $255,551; U.S. typical value was $369,678 in August, up 1.3%.

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Priya Raman The national 1.3 percent rise means most places aren't seeing the kind of appreciation Barney had.

Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named — Sep 16, 2026A SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

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Most Expensive Homes Ranked in Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona — Sep 17, 2026Stacker identified the cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, and Arizona using Zillow Home Values Index data as of August 2026, illustrating how prices cluster in certain metro areas amid high mortgage rates. The reports converge on affordability pressures and factors like location, size, age, and condition driving the valuations.

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Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit.

SUV Driver Faces Murder Allegations in Bus Crash — Sep 16, 2026A Chatsworth crash left two people dead and six injured after an SUV struck a Metro bus, with the driver under arrest on suspicion of murder as investigators probe reckless driving, a red-light violation and possible DUI. The incident occurred ahead of an NBC helicopter crash at the scene that killed three others, and authorities later identified two bus victims while continuing the investigation.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — Sep 16, 2026ICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

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Miami-Dade Approves First Fare Hike in 13 YearsTravel — 3dMiami-Dade commissioners voted 9-4 to raise bus and Metrorail fares from $2.25 to $2.75 starting Jan. 1, with the added revenue expected to preserve some routes and restore late-night service otherwise slated for cuts. Riders and advocates warned the increase will burden transit-dependent residents, while commissioners also directed the mayor to consider charging for the currently free Metromover.

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Six children and two adults injured jumping from Cleveland house fireWorld — Sep 26, 2026Six children and two adults injured after jumping from the second floor of a burning Cleveland home; all eight taken to MetroHealth with minor injuries.

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Sam Okafor Jumping from the second floor was risky but smart under the circumstances, shows why having an exit plan matters.

Metropolitan Division Wide Open Behind Champion Hurricanes — Sep 22, 2026Carolina clinched the Stanley Cup on June 14, 2026 in Las Vegas after winning 16 of 19 playoff games and returns nearly its full core.

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Jared Kim The Capitals look primed to push the Hurricanes hard if their reload pays off early.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date ConfirmedTech — Sep 9, 2026

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Tom Gallagher A confirmed release date is a nice change from the usual delays. I'll probably pick this up day one if it stays true to the series.

Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Six Sex Offences — Sep 9, 2026British actor Noel Clarke, 50, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure in connection with alleged misconduct involving five women between 2007 and 2016, with proceedings to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21 after a CPS decision to prosecute. The charges stem from a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2025, and authorities urge any victims to come forward as the case proceeds publicly.

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Jared Kim Five women reporting similar misconduct suggests the CPS had enough evidence to prosecute.

DC Mocked After Rolling Out New ‘Pride’ Themed Metro TrainReporting — Jun 1, 2023Washington, D.C.’s Transit Authority is joining in the “Pride Month” festivities. On Thursday, journalist Jordan Pascale tweeted, “Metro rolled out a Pride Month train today.” He shared pictures of a metro train covered…

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Bass to Lead Metro Board Amid Ridership Gains — Jul 23, 2026LA Mayor Karen Bass, taking the Metro Board chair for the 2026-27 period, outlined four priorities—safety, affordability, reliability and readiness—and pushed a long-term plan to make Metro fare-free while expanding peak-hour bus lanes from 80 to more than 100 miles ahead of the 2028 Olympics. She also highlighted ongoing Metro governance changes and the push to advance bus rapid transit projects, even as permit hurdles threaten delays.

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Pardoned J6 Defendant Arrested For Alleged Metro Assault — Mar 3, 2026The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) arrested a previously pardoned Jan. 6 defendant for an alleged assault near Arlington, Virginia, on Monday night. Bryan Betancur, 28, was arrested for an incident that occurred…

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Man Plows Car Into Terminal At Detroit Metro Airport — Jan 24, 2026A man reportedly drove a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Friday night. Metro Detroit News shared video on X showing the aftermath inside the terminal after the crash…

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Roughly 6,000 Gallons of Water Needed to Put Out Tesla That ‘Spontaneously’ Caught on FireReporting — Jan 30, 2023A Tesla “spontaneously” caught on fire while on a highway, according to the Sacramento Metro Fire District. Over the weekend, the Sacramento Metro Fire District shared photos of the incident on Twitter. “Crews arrived…

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Metro bus driver charged in Norwood crash — Jul 23, 2026A Metro bus driver, Kyle Brandon Taylor, was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter in the July 16 Norwood Lateral crash that killed 46-year-old City of Cincinnati worker Jonathan Young; reports say the bus struck the rear of a city truck, pushing it into a trailer with three workers, two of whom escaped and one who was killed.

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U.S. Housing Markets Remain Heated, With Pockets — Aug 21, 2026Across several U.S. metro areas, the real estate frenzy fueled by the pandemic persists with buyers competing for limited housing and prices continuing to rise, even as growth slows in some markets. The latest analyses show notable price changes in metros such as Yuba City, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, Weirton-Steubenville, and Wausau, reflecting the ongoing nationwide shift in housing affordability and demand.

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