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Wilmington September 21, 2026: Residents reject taller bridge option at Cape Fear Memorial Bridge hearing
Wilmington, NC and surrounding area this week: More than 60 residents spoke during a public hearing at Cape Fear Community College over plans to replace the nearly; and The Wilmington Police Department has been named the 2026 Agency of…
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Pawley’s September 21, 2026: Students weigh in on Highway 544 safety changes near CCU
Pawleys Island / Georgetown & Horry Counties, SC this week: Students at Coastal Carolina University shared their opinions about new safety changes along Highway 544 in Horry; and Plans to sell Georgetown County’s former Liberty Steel mill…
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Bloomington September 21, 2026: Gov. Pritzker seeks disaster declaration for McLean County following August storms
Gov. JB Pritzker has requested a presidential major disaster declaration from FEMA for McLean and seven other counties following storms that hit the state Aug. 11-16.
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Little Washington September 21, 2026: Residents voice support for data center moratorium in Beaufort County
Residents spoke in favor of a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers during Monday night’s Beaufort County Commissioners meeting.
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World September 21, 2026: France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
World & Travel this week: France will summon Iran’s ambassador and take “appropriate measures” after Iranian authorities closed a; and The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland’s security, resolving a diplomatic dispute…
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NYC September 21, 2026: New York City is preparing for heightened security, road closures and heavy traffic as world leaders arrive for the United Nations General Assembly, which begins Monday.
New York City is preparing for heightened security, road closures and heavy traffic as world leaders arrive for the United Nations General Assembly, which begins Monday. Motorcades traveling through Manhattan are expected to cause traffic disruptions, particularly around the East Side. A flight restriction around the UN for the duration of the General Assembly also…
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World September 14, 2026: Tourism Ministry accelerates recovery of disaster-hit destinations
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is accelerating recovery of disaster-hit destinations, coordinating closures and refund mechanisms after a forest fire in Bromo-Tengger-Semeru and a magnitude 7.
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World September 14, 2026: Strikes shut down key Saudi pipeline as Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on crucial shipping lane
Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping this week: Houthi rebels captured Perim island in the Bab el Mandeb Strait and advanced on the coastal town of Dhubab; and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb…
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World September 7, 2026: Global Economy Briefing — September 5, 2026
Wall Street slipped on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report raised the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.
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World September 7, 2026: Climate change heightens aviation disruption risks worldwide
A growing body of research indicates that climate change is reshaping the risk profile of global aviation, increasing the likelihood of severe disruption for passengers and airlines.