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Road closures planned, active across four communities
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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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Reports: Oleshky Residents Risk Mined Roads for Food
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Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine face severe shortages of food, water and medicine, with the last reported food deliveries arriving in May. Some risk crossing mined roads under drone threat to obtain supplies, while others remain trapped; Russia acknowledges supply problems but blames Ukraine, and Kyiv says Moscow rejected proposed evacuation routes.
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Work Zone Crashes Kill Two Road Workers, Injure Others
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Work-zone crashes killed road workers in Pennsylvania and Michigan: a passenger vehicle struck a sweeper operator on I-70, while a sanitation truck that could not stop pushed a pickup into road-crew vehicles in Eaton County. In Maryland, a highway worker was hospitalized after a car rear-ended another vehicle and hit the worker and equipment; police said impairment may have contributed.
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Charleston Plans Stricter Traffic Reviews for Johns Island
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Charleston is drafting an ordinance that would require developers to assess how projects affect the surrounding road network—not just their entrances and exits—before approval, as Johns Island grapples with growth and congestion. The city and county are also pursuing major road improvements, including widening Maybank Highway and upgrading the U.S. 17–Main Road interchange.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 50m
Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act In 85-5 Vote
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The Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.
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Marcus Bell
Bipartisan bills like this rarely fix the real supply issues driving up costs.
Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, Courthouse
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An underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.
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After Amazon Slammed The Door, Meta Rallies Partners To Welcome AI Shoppers
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A group of tech and retail heavyweights is drafting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence bots that shop on people's behalf.
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Crash and Road Closures Affect Multiple Regions
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Road and site closures are planned in Massachusetts, Colorado, Thunder Bay, Indiana and La Plata County for water-main, flood-mitigation, streetscape and culvert work. The projects range from short-term traffic disruptions to a CU Boulder South closure lasting up to five years, with officials advising drivers and residents to plan around access changes.
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Three rollover crashes send people to hospitals
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A cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.
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Police Ask if Lansing Has a Serial Killer After 5 Deaths Raise Concern
Michigan authorities are investigating whether five deaths in the Lansing area over the past year could be connected, including several cases involving victims found along or near the Lansing River Trail. According to Fox News , Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus said Friday that investigators are examining the possibility that the deaths may be related. He cautioned that police have not determined w
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Penguins Tie Flyers Shutout Mark, Set Road Record
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The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 7-0 road shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers. Nick Robertson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin and three others also scored, and Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots; the victory reportedly set an NHL record for the largest road shutout in a season opener.
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Gasser, Buehler Set for NLDS Game 4
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The Brewers will start left-hander Robert Gasser in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Padres, hoping to keep their season alive after a record-tying 12th straight road playoff loss. Gasser was strong late in the regular season, but Milwaukee may rely heavily on its bullpen.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Longview police identify Audrey Smith in fatal hit-and-run
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Longview police identified Audrey Smith, 43, as the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Alpine Road and say she has an active warrant for accident causing death. Investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and a Subaru Crosstrek believed to have severe damage to its right front.
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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener
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The Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.
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Marcus Bell
Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.
Stapleton Postpones Three Tour Shows Over Flu
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Chris Stapleton postponed the final three shows of his All-American Road Show tour after coming down with the flu. The Lincoln concert is rescheduled for Oct. 26, and the two Kansas City shows for Oct. 14 and 15; tickets will be honored, with refunds available to fans who cannot attend under the stated purchase policies.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Cincinnati Bearcats Fall 34-7, End Undefeated Start
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Arizona handed previously unbeaten Cincinnati a 34-7 road loss, ending the Bearcats’ winning streak. The Bearcats struggled to capitalize on scoring chances, while the Wildcats’ offense piled up 522 yards.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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LSU Visits Kentucky as 8.5-Point Favorite
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LSU opened as a 10-point favorite for its road game at Kentucky, where the Wildcats are coming off a comeback win over South Carolina. Kentucky is 4-1 but enters as a sizable underdog against the No. 10 Tigers.
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Chattogram Expressway's Nine Ramps Remain Unopened
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Road access and traffic conditions are changing in several places: Chattogram’s elevated expressway remains underused because none of its nine ramps is open, while temporary speed restrictions were imposed on a Baku airport road in rainy weather. In Jefferson City, new medians will remove westbound direct access to several businesses, and in Saskatoon, a ramp will face a brief closure followed by two weeks of restricted traffic for slope repairs.
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Major road closures expected across three states
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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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Woman Killed in Harrisburg Shooting
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A woman was fatally shot early Monday in Harrisburg; police said the shooting occurred on Mulberry Street, though she was found on Hillside Road. An 18-year-old, Juel Diaz, was later charged with homicide and carrying a firearm without a concealed-carry license.
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Minnesota Man Found Guilty After Son’s Remains Recovered From Landfill
A Minnesota father has been convicted of killing his 16-year-old son after the teenager disappeared and his remains were later discovered at a landfill. According to Fox News , Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., who represented himself during the trial, was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder in the death of Jordan “Manny” Collins. Manny’s mother, Ashley Berry, previously remembered her son as
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Metro Diner Opens First Greenville Location
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Metro 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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Trump San Antonio Rally Expected to Snarl Traffic
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San Antonio authorities warn that President Donald Trump’s rally at Freeman Coliseum Wednesday will bring heavy traffic and intermittent, unannounced road closures, with protests near the venue adding to congestion. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or allow extra travel time; rallygoers using rideshares should follow designated pickup and drop-off instructions.
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Greyhound Relocates to Augusta Transit Hub
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Augusta Transit has partnered with Flix, Greyhound’s parent company, to move intercity bus service to the city’s Broad Street transit hub, where riders can connect with local routes. The five-year lease replaces the carriers’ former Wheeler Road stop and provides ticketing, boarding and baggage facilities.
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Fatal Crashes Kill Drivers in Lancaster, Hartly
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A 46-year-old Dover man, identified as Douglas Vitale, died when his Ford Fusion left Arthursville Road, struck a tree and caught fire near Hartly, Delaware, on Oct. 4. State police are continuing to investigate the single-vehicle crash.
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Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across Cities
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Fires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 1h
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