People and bears cross paths many thousands of times each summer, and the great majority of meetings end with the bear wandering off.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
For years, city commissions and officials have eyed options for adding bike lanes to Hollenbeck Avenue, focusing around 1 1/2 mi miles of mostly two-lane road with street parking.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
If there are two left-turn lanes at an intersection of two one-way streets, turning left on a red light from either lane is allowed unless there is a sign prohibiting it.
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Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.
The car exited onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway, traveled on multiple city streets, and then headed south on Interstate 29.
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Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
With space tight at premium centers and top commercial streets in prosperous communities, Barr sees retailers opening their eyes to other destinations that were ignored in the past.
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