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Motorcycle Crashes Kill Three, Injure Riders
Auto
— 4d
Separate motorcycle crashes in Kentucky and Ohio were fatal, killing two adults in Frankfort and an 18-year-old in Sandusky County. Other crashes in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania left riders and passengers seriously or moderately injured, with investigations ongoing or few details available.
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Merced County Crash Kills Horse, Seriously Injures Rider
Auto
— 3d
A 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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Scooter Rider Killed in Waterbury SUV Crash
Auto
— 1d
A 39-year-old Waterbury man, Angel Soto, died after his electric scooter collided with an SUV on Reidville Drive Wednesday morning. The SUV driver stayed at the scene and was not apparently injured; police are investigating the crash, and no charges have been reported.
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Tommy’s Plans Terror at 15 Michigan Car Washes
Lifestyle
— 3d
Tommy’s Express is bringing its Tunnel of Terror haunted car-wash experience back to 15 Michigan locations this Halloween season. Riders stay in their cars as they encounter jump scares, eerie sounds and other spooky effects during the slow, roughly three-minute wash.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 3h
Women's Soccer Teams Post Wins, Draws, Losses
Sports
— 2d
TCNJ edged Montclair State 2-1, Manhattan beat Rider 1-0, and Shippensburg routed Lackawanna 5-0, with Ashley Hughes scoring four goals. Buffalo State and Oswego State drew 1-1, while Shepaug Valley split its games, beating Wolcott 4-0 before losing 3-0 to Thomaston.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Greyhound Relocates to Augusta Transit Hub
Business
— 3d
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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Miami-Dade Approves First Fare Hike in 13 Years
Travel
— 3d
Miami-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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Three Die in Separate Crashes Across Florida, Texas
Auto
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A 42-year-old Odessa, Florida, motorcyclist was killed on I-75 after a motorcycle collision left riders in the roadway and a passing car struck him. In two separate Odessa, Texas, crashes, a motorcyclist died after a driver entered an intersection without yielding, and a pickup driver was killed when his truck rear-ended a slowing 18-wheeler.
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Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab Approvals
Tech
— 5d
Tesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.
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Books
Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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Six Flags Permanently Closes X2 After Injury Claims
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— Sep 29, 2026
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after reports of serious head injuries and lawsuits involving riders prompted scrutiny of the attraction. The park said the ride had passed safety tests but cited guest confidence and safety in its decision.
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Keep the bike moving to stay balanced while learning to ride
Lifestyle
— Sep 22, 2026
For first-time riders who want steady balance and a clean first pedal run on flat ground.
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Dana Whitfield
I still needed a few extra tries to get steady but the balance steps made sense.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Thailand wins four medals, ends 64-year badminton wait
Sports
— Sep 28, 2026
Thailand won gold in badminton, sepak takraw and PUBG Mobile on Sept. 29, adding a relay silver and moving to fifth in the Asian Games standings with 12 golds overall. The Thai equestrian team also captured team eventing gold, while rider Woraphat Sittiju took individual silver.
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X2 Lawsuits Name Six Flags, Ride Manufacturer
Health
— Sep 22, 2026
More than 100 riders allege traumatic brain injuries from Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster in recent years, as lawsuits mount after CNN documented serious injuries and deaths linked to the ride. One case involves a Los Angeles attorney whose injuries have left him unable to practice law, with claimants arguing the park ignored known dangers and should be held accountable.
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Batemans Bay Club Plans 24-Hour Batting Marathon
Sports
— Sep 19, 2026
Baseball riders of 2026 are showcased by Mark DeRosa’s list of hitters who reached the next level, while fans consult batter-vs-pitcher stats to gauge daily matchups and their impact on game strategy. From Tokyo’s batting cages to a new book examining baseball superstition and lore, the sport’s technology, culture, and rituals continue to shape both performance and fandom.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 4h
Reusser Retains World Time-Trial Title in Montreal
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— Sep 20, 2026
Marlen Reusser defended her elite women’s time-trial world title at the Montreal World Championships, storming to victory ahead of Zoe Backstedt and Demi Vollering as the Swiss rider cemented her status as a dominant time-trialist. The podium was rounded out by Franziska Koch, with Backstedt’s silver marking a standout elite debut for the 21-year-old, and Reusser celebrating on her 35th birthday amid a consistently rapid, well-paced effort across the 39.2km course.
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Maya Lindstrom
Backstedt earning silver at 21 in her debut is huge. She clearly has the talent to challenge for more big wins soon.
The grammar gatekeeper test
Quizie
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead
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— Sep 11, 2026
Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.
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Chris Dalton
Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.
Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected
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— Sep 12, 2026
Two minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.
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Rachel Meyers
Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.
Rider Dome: The Advanced AI System Making Motorcycle Riding Safer
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— Sep 8, 2024
Coca-Cola fleets using the Rider Dome ARAS. RIDER DOME. “> It started when Yoav Elgrichi, a keen motorcyclist, was almost hit by a car. He was shaken up by his near-miss and scoured the Internet for a rider assistance…
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Gosling Cast as MCU Ghost Rider in 2028
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— Jul 25, 2026
At San Diego Comic-Con, Ryan Gosling was officially announced to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for 2028, to be directed by Shawn Levy who previously directed Deadpool & Wolverine. The announcement confirms longstanding rumors about Gosling playing Ghost Rider, contrasting with prior Ghost Rider portrayals in other media.
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The Conservative Desk
Trump clears livestreamed firing squad for Fort Hood killer
President Trump approved the first U.S. military execution since 1961. Hasan faces a Dec. 3 firing squad at Fort Hood, and the Pentagon says the public will watch it live.
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Watch as Major Crash at All-Female Tour de France Downs Dozens of Riders
Reporting
— Jul 30, 2022
More than 30 riders in the all-female Tour de France Femmes crashed and piled on each other Thursday during the race’s fifth stage. Eurosport captured footage of the moments after cyclists crashed into each other and…
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Chaos at Texas State Fair, Ferris Wheel Rider Records Frantic Evacuation from 200 Feet
Reporting
— Oct 15, 2023
Reports of a shooting at the State Fair of Texas sent chaos through the sprawling fairgrounds Saturday, leaving riders on the Ferris Wheel forced to evacuate while still being 200 feet up in the air. The Dallas Police…
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Watch: Bull Rider Knocked Unconscious, Raging Beast Turns to Finish the Job Before His Cowboy Dad Jumps In
Opinion
— Feb 19, 2022
You could do things the easy way. Or you could do things the cowboy way. That’s what the ex-NPR, ex-CBS, ex-Disney Western music and comedy group Riders in the Sky has frequently said. They could have been referring to…
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J.D. FOSTER: Steps Trump Could Take To Get NATO Free Riders Off America’s Back
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— Dec 19, 2024
In thinking about NATO, one has to ask: “How stupid do they think we are?” The “they,” of course, are many of the other NATO members, and the answer is they think we are as stupid as we have been for the last quarter…
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Watch Mongolian Prime Minister’s Reaction as Kamala Harris Begins to Speak
Opinion
— Aug 5, 2023
Some eight centuries ago, nightmarish hordes of riders charged out of Mongolia and changed the world forever. In the wake of their sweeping conquest, the Mongol khans made a name for themselves with unforgiving military…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 5h
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