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May 18 2026POLITICS

Cameras Tracking Cars in Troy Stir Up Big Questions

Troy, a small city in upstate New York, is having a heated debate over tiny cameras that snap pictures of every car that drives by. These aren’t just any cameras—they can read license plates, spot bumper stickers, and even notice things like gun racks. The city council thinks the mayor might be over

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May 17 2026CRIME

Bus and Train Collision in Bangkok Leaves Eight Dead

The crash that happened on Saturday in central Bangkok turned a routine crossing into a tragedy. A freight train slammed into a public bus that was stopped on the tracks, setting the vehicle ablaze and pulling other cars in tow. Eight people lost their lives while 32 others sustained injuries. Poli

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May 17 2026OPINION

Lee County’s Dangerous Roads Need a Better Solution Than Painted Lanes

Florida roads are notorious for being risky for people walking or biking. Lee County, with its beautiful beaches and sunny weather, is no exception. Every year, families in the area face preventable tragedies when pedestrians and cyclists are hit by cars. Advocates say painted bike lanes on fast roa

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May 16 2026CRIME

Man faces trial next year after London knife attack on two Jewish men

A London court recently set March 1, 2027, as the trial date for a man accused in a shocking knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in north London. The 45-year-old defendant, identified as Essa Suleiman, appeared in court on Friday but did not enter pleas to the four charges against him, inc

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stay Safe and Smart This Summer in Colorado’s Wild Places

Colorado’s summer rush is on, with trails filling up and lakes buzzing with boats and paddlers. But the state’s wild beauty comes with real risks. Sudden storms can roll in while you’re miles from help. Rivers fed by melting snow stay dangerously cold even in July. And every year, lives are lost bec

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we know so far about Maine’s lumber mill fire chaos

A fire tore through a century-old lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday morning, sending thick smoke over Route 131 and forcing emergency crews to deal with explosions inside the site. The blaze erupted just after 10 a. m. and raged for hours, turning a place that’s been family-run since the 1800s into

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Slick Lights and Smart Sensors: A New Plan to Stop Red‑Light Crashes

The city is testing a new trick on one mile of Florin Road, between 24th and Munson Way. The goal is to stop the big problem of drivers running red lights, which has caused many serious crashes in Sacramento. Drivers usually face a split‑second choice when the light turns yellow. Some choose to slo

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May 15 2026BUSINESS

$49. 5 Million Awarded After 2019 Boeing Crash: A Family’s Fight for Justice

A federal jury in Chicago handed a $49. 5 million verdict to the relatives of Samya Stumo, a 24‑year‑old from Western Massachusetts who perished in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster. The decision comes after a lengthy trial and joins other recent judgments linked to the 2019 crash that clai

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May 15 2026CRIME

Flag mix-up at NYU sparks investigation into hate crime

A confusing scene played out at NYU last week during graduation events when a flag with disturbing symbols appeared on a building near Washington Square Park. Instead of the usual NYU flag, someone replaced it with a modified version featuring two swastikas and a Star of David, mimicking Israel's na

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May 15 2026CRIME

Cargo chaos: Why unsecured loads turn highways into danger zones

Flying metal at highway speed isn’t just a movie stunt—it’s a real hazard that turns ordinary roads into deadly obstacle courses. When a truck’s cargo breaks free, physics takes over, turning heavy equipment into deadly projectiles that crumple cars in an instant. Drivers caught in these sudden cras

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