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Fiery Michigan Crash Kills 4 After Trucker Slams Into Stopped Traffic

Seventeen other people were injured in the crash, which happened Saturday night on a highway east of Lansing after traffic had been halted to allow for utility work.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

What are the odds of witnessing the presence of a deceased spouse? – datablog

There’s not much research on death, but one study asked widows and widowers about experiencing their late partner’s presence. If you’ve recently seen a ghost, you could be in line for $100,000 – ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Witnesses recall horror of deadly Halloween shooting in Orlando

Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a ...

Holocaust survivors who witnessed the Cap Arcona bombing share their stories

Thousands died during World War II when British war planes mistakenly struck a Nazi ship packed with concentration camp prisoners. Holocaust survivors and families of victims want the world to ...

A Crack, a Shift, Then Screams: Witnesses Describe Georgia Dock Collapse That Killed 7

Investigators have begun looking for reasons behind the failure at a ferry dock on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after dock gangway collapse

Life jackets bobbed in the water, people formed a human chain to pass survivors to safety and bodies were carried ashore in blankets.

Witnesses and survivors of deadly dock collapse describe 'catastrophic' experience

Demands for a federal investigation mount as witnesses and survivors of a gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia describe the “catastrophic failure” that killed seven people traveling for a festival ...

We are witnessing the making of a fascist president in real time | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump used his presidency to harass and prosecute ‘enemies within’. If re-elected, he will act with even less restraint. “But stupidity is not enough,” wrote George Orwell in 1984. The facts must ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Killing Time by Alan Bennett review – senior moments full of wit and style

The author employs his pitch-perfect repertoire of satirical skills in his first book for five years – a novella about the residents of an upmarket care home during the pandemic. Alan Bennett, now ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

JD Vance: 'We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the USA'

JD Vance thanked Donald Trump for placing his trust in him and hailed "the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America."

We are witnessing the final stage of genocide in Gaza | Arwa Mahdawi

Omer Bartov is an Israeli-American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies. He has issued a grim warning on Gaza. Want to know a fun fact about Palestinians? They’re hard to kill. You can bomb ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night

Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

Former Adams Aide Is in Plea Talks in Federal Witness Tampering Case

Mohamed Bahi was accused of tampering with witnesses and destroying evidence in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign fund-raising.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than feared

World - Financial Times - October 14

Tokyo Metro is not offering a high-speed ride

With longer-run growth prospects limited, investors should not count on a long-term rally

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Ada Limón’s Poem, ‘In Praise of Mystery,’ Hitches a Ride on a NASA Rocket

NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but a Jupiter-bound mission helped them find common ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

The $250bn in corporate taxes riding on US election

The candidates’ differing tax policies pave two starkly different futures for corporate America

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Election Day freebies and discounted meals, rides and more

From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.

Ghost train ride catches fire at centuries-old German carnival

World - Yahoo News - October 13

‘It’s been an incredible ride’: Wales and Lions centre Jonathan Davies retires

Davies won 96 caps and two grand slams for Wales Centre played six Tests for British and Irish Lions The former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Fear of Flying? Here’s How to Make Plane Rides Less Scary.

Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP

Democratic candidates in the most competitive House races overwhelmingly outraised their Republican opponents between July and September, buoyed by a surge in enthusiasm when Vice President Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

GB's Finucane wins in straight rides to defend women's sprint world title

Great Britain's Emma Finucane beats the Netherlands' Hetty van de Wouw in straight rides to defend her women's sprint world title at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.

The ride of our lives: why the horse is crucial to human history

Humans and horses have been entwined throughout history, one could not have thrived without the other, according to a new book that explores a unique bond. It was a heart-stopping sight. On 24 ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The rollercoaster king: the man behind the UK’s fastest thrill-ride

John Burton was just 27 when he was put in charge of creating Thorpe Park’s biggest-ever project. Once too scared to go on rides himself, how did he become the architect of so many daredevils’ ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

ServiceNow rides AI wave to another beat-and-raise quarter

ServiceNow says businesses increasingly are turning to the company’s software to improve employee productivity — and now AI is part of the mix.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How the Country’s Oldest Record Plant Keeps Riding the Vinyl Revival Wave

A resurgence of old-school LPs helped owner Mark Michaels expand United Record Pressing to six time the size it was when he bought the business in 2007.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Trump rides in garbage truck in effort to seize on Biden comment

Former President Trump on Wednesday climbed into a campaign-themed garbage truck in his motorcade in Wisconsin in an effort to draw attention to comments made by President Biden in which he ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

2024 election updates: Musk asks to move $1 million lottery case to federal court

The hearing will come a day earlier than scheduled and the judge stipulated that all parties be present.

Dodgers hitch a ride to LA on Patriots' plane after World Series win

The Los Angeles Dodgers have returned home to celebrate their World Series victory in an unexpected way—on the New England Patriots' plane. It turns out it was one of two Patriots planes that are ...

Trump Media Shares Face Pre-Election Roller Coaster Ride

The parent company of Truth Social is a meme stock, and its volatility will be intense before, during, and after the vote.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

At Daniel Penny’s Trial, Subway Passengers Describe Harrowing F Train Ride

Witnesses from the subway train said they feared Jordan Neely but also described the horror of watching him die in a chokehold.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Assassination attempts and a candidate change - how the US election campaign unfolded

A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.

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