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Bighead McIron: October 2026

Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

(AP) — Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused

Cook Political Report shifts Democrat Bobby Pulido’s House race to ‘tossup’ 5 weeks from Election Day

Tejano singer-turned-congressional candidate Bobby Pulido got big news this week after the Cook Political Report shifted its forecast in the race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District one more notch in his direction. The nonpartisan newsletter that analyzes federal elections,…

RIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: The Elizabeth Holmes Trailer

The studio known as “A 24 Studio” recently released a trailer of an upcoming documentary film about Elizabeth Holmes, the controversial young woman who was convicted of fraud for her representations about her medical testing company, “Theranos.” She is now in prison serving an…

OUTDOOR TRUTHS: Influence

Deer season is here. A few states have already opened, and the others are just around the corner. I am not prepared for this. I mean really, I am not prepared. I have put off hanging stands and setting up blinds. And I only have a few cameras out. The good news is that over…

ROBIN WRITES: Date Night at the Drive-In

It was summer, Saturday night. After a quick meal, usually curbside at A&W, my date and I set off to the Grande Drive-In, a dozen miles away. It was up to me to set the mood for the drive. I could stay sitting near the window on the passenger’s side and rest my arm along…

North Little Rock Community Centers Closing Friday, October 2nd for Funeral

Massachusetts woman has no plans to move after winning State Lottery $20,000 a month for ten years grand prize

A Massachusetts woman plans on staying put after recently hitting big money on a State Lottery instant game. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Wendy Crawford of Cambridge is the second winner of a $20,000 a month for ten years grand prize in the Massachusetts State…

What You Need to Know after EHD Virus is Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle

A virus that can cause illness in deer is now confirmed in Wisconsin cattle for only the second time. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says samples from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for epizootic…

Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Orchids may lure pollinating insects with ingenious illusions rather than nectar. Some mimic the look or fragrance of other flowers. Others resemble female insects so convincingly that hopeful males unknowingly assist with pollination. From this, we…

WATCH: Another Alabama singer impresses during blind audition on The Voice

🎤 ANNA MCELROY: Another Alabama singer made it through the Blind Auditions, making a surprise choice for her new coach.

When activists decide what Journalism is

Once upon a time, journalism had a fairly simple job: find out what happened and tell people about it. Apparently, we Indians have improved upon this primitive concept. Now we have “narrative change.” That phrase should set out alarm bells in every actual journalist. NDN…