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Florida Lawmaker Wins Two Agriculture Awards
Business
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Agriculture coverage spans Texas’ commissioner race, harvest and transportation pressures, Western hay exports, and efforts to preserve farmland as urban development claims roughly 2,000 acres daily. In Florida, state lawmakers and agricultural groups are also pursuing policies and incentives to support farmers and farm businesses.
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Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From Liability
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.
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City Councils Address Housing, Transit, Public Safety
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Charlottesville City Council received updates on a shelter that had housed 112 people, with 14 moving to other housing, and on the housing authority’s requests for funding to purchase properties. The council also kept mid-April as its target for adopting the FY28 budget and discussed a 2027 legislative agenda covering housing, transportation, sustainability, tenant rights and land use.
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VDOT Releases Updated Statewide Map for Fall Travel
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
Virginia is promoting fall road trips with a newly updated, free state transportation map, available online and at welcome centers and rest areas, as a backup to digital navigation. VDOT also urges motorists to use designated pull-offs for foliage viewing, prepare their vehicles and drive cautiously, with historic sites marking America’s 250th anniversary among seasonal destinations.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Nevada Guard Returns From Historic Epic Fury Mission
World
— Oct 5, 2026
More than 200 Nevada Air National Guard airmen and four C-130s returned to Reno after a six-month, short-notice deployment supporting Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command region. The 152nd Airlift Wing transported personnel and munitions during the operation; commanders said the unit completed its mission without losses.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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NC Ferry Division plans all-route toll recommendations
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
North Carolina’s Ferry Division is presenting recommended rates as the state prepares to toll all ferry routes by Jan. 1, 2027, including four routes that are currently free; the plan also provides for a $150 annual pass for eligible coastal residents and active-duty military members. Residents and local officials have objected, warning the tolls could burden communities that rely on ferries for essential transportation and calling for delays or exemptions.
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Unknown Odor Sickens Seven Crew on Honolulu Flight
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— Sep 25, 2026
All seven attendants evaluated outside Honolulu Terminal 1 declined hospital transport; 252 passengers were unaffected and the odor source remains unidentified.
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Dana Whitfield
It's odd that only the crew was affected while all 252 passengers stayed fine, hope they track down the source soon.
Singapore Core Inflation Hits 2.2%, Highest Since 2024
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— Sep 23, 2026
Singapore's core inflation rose to 2.2% in August, driven by services, retail, and food costs, with headline inflation at 2.3% as energy prices keep utility tariffs elevated. Authorities reiterated a full-year forecast of 1.5–2.5% for both core and headline inflation, expecting core pressure to stay high before moderating around mid-2027, while private transport inflation cooled slightly.
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Dana Whitfield
Core inflation at 2.2% hits hardest on food and services, and the mid-2027 easing timeline feels too slow for households.
Diesel shortage may stretch into 2027 as inventories hit record lows
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— Sep 21, 2026
A global diesel shortage driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before 2027, with inventories at historic lows in the US and Europe and storage leases rising to multi-year highs as traders run down fuel rather than stockpile it. Rising pump prices, including US diesel above $6 a gallon, and tight supply across regions underscore persistent pressure on transport, agriculture, and industry.
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Rachel Meyers
This shortage will push food prices even higher if farmers can't afford diesel for planting and harvest.
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Friendship and tiny daily bids matter more than fixing fights
Gottman argues lasting marriages run on updated knowledge, fondness, and everyday responsiveness because most conflicts are permanent differences, not puzzles to solve.
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Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 Election
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— Sep 17, 2026
Voters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.
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Indonesia Ferry Carrying 240 Loses Contact, Search Underway
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— Sep 13, 2026
Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea after a 2 a.m. distress call; at least 108 rescued, six dead, about 129 missing from a 243-person manifest.
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Jared Kim
Authorities should check if older vessels like this one need better tracking equipment.
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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Nepal seeks foreign expertise after devastating floods
World
— Aug 29, 2026
Nepal says it can manage general search and rescue after the Himalayan floods but needs foreign technical assistance for specialized tasks such as tunnel rescues, restoring transport and communications, identifying and storing bodies, and DNA testing. With nearly 600 people killed and more than 2,000 missing, Kathmandu has also sought Bailey bridges from India and China to reopen critical transport links.
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Watch: Biden FAA Nominee Can’t Answer a SINGLE Question About Aviation from Republican Senator
Opinion
— Mar 4, 2023
When it came to picking his Secretary of Transportation, President Joe Biden picked Pete Buttigieg, a man whose resume included 1) overperforming in a handful of presidential primaries and 2) being the mayor of the…
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Footage Shows Homeless New Yorkers Sleeping on NYC Subways Amid Pandemic
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2020
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees are citing concerns about the influx of homeless New Yorkers sleeping on subway lines amid the coronavirus outbreak. Footage of a No. 2 train now…
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 1h
U.S. Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As Secretary Of Transportation
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— Jan 28, 2025
The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the secretary of transportation in a 77 to 22 vote on Tuesday. Over half of Senate Democrats joined Republicans to push the former Republican Congressman through the vote , marking the…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Why Is Medicaid Paying So Much For The Same Ambulance Ride?
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— Jun 20, 2026
In California, a private ambulance transporting a Medi-Cal patient receives $339 per emergency transport . A public ambulance making the same trip, serving the same patient, received $1,168 in 2024 — more than triple…
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US Senate Confirms Buttigieg To Head Transportation Department
Reporting
— Feb 2, 2021
Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor who challenged Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday on a 86-13 vote to head the U.S. Transportation Department. Buttigieg…
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Explosion at Bolivia military barracks kills at least two, toll may climb
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— Sep 5, 2026
Explosions at Bolivia's RAM-2 Bolivar military base in Viacha near La Paz left multiple casualties and dozens injured, with initial reports ranging from 2 dead and 81 injured to 10–15 dead and 62 injured as authorities investigate whether pyrotechnic materials stored at the facility caused the blasts. A humanitarian disaster has been declared as rescue teams treat the injured and authorities warn of potential further explosions, with some victims transported to hospitals in La Paz.
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Priya Raman
If this turns out to be improperly stored fireworks or munitions, someone in charge needs to answer for it. This kind of thing shouldn't happen at a military base.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Son-In-Law Running To Be Youngest Member Of Congress
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— Oct 29, 2025
Michael Alfonso, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s son-in-law, announced his candidacy for Duffy’s old seat on Wednesday. Alfonso, 25, said in a video statement posted to X that he is running for Congress in…
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
A cyberattack that cooked the food inside hundreds of European grocery coolers seemingly resembles an unexplained U.S. military commissary meltdown.
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Rand Paul Introduces Bill To End Mask Mandates on Public Transportation
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2021
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is unveiling legislation that would prohibit the imposition of mask mandates on public transportation. The Kentucky senator unveiled the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021 on Wednesday. Sens…
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Engine failure cited in Austin derailment
Auto
— Jul 24, 2026
Investigations into the April downtown Austin derailment point to a locomotive engine-unit failure preceding the derailment, with officials also reviewing track conditions and operating practices as potential contributing factors; federal and local reports emphasize the mechanical issue as a central element in understanding what happened, even as a definitive cause remains under review. Canadian and Polish derailments show different outcomes and challenges: in northern Quebec, the Transportation Safety Board found that track components likely failed but could not determine the exact trigger, while in Poland the rail-station derailments involving a Newag Dragon 2 occurred during yard movements with no injuries, prompting emergency response and scene security.
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More Than 3,000 Firearms Confiscated by TSA in First Half of 2023
Reporting
— Jul 11, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said more than 3,000 firearms have been confiscated so far in 2023, representing a rise in firearms being intercepted. In a press release from the TSA , it was…
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DAVID BLACKMON: EV Market Evolves Towards Chinese Monopoly
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— Feb 7, 2026
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution, once hailed as the future of transportation, is hitting a wall for Western automakers. Yesterday’s announcement from Stellantis—a staggering $26 billion writedown tied to scaling…
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TSA To Charge Passengers If They Don’t Have Acceptable ID
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2025
Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who show up to airport security checkpoints without an acceptable form of ID—like a passport or Real ID—will have to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity. The Transportation…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 2h
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