Lots of interesting news today

[mommucked]

Fired Wake County Sheriff deputy in court Friday for tipping off suspects about felony warrants

According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, investigators received reports that a deputy had improperly used government property. On Thursday, 29-year-old Anthony Garcia, a deputy with the sheriff's office, was arrested at the sheriff's office.

www.wral.com

 

[mommucked]

NC State’s Sigma Nu suspended & indefinitely closed, per national chapter decision

The first-ever chartered fraternity at North Carolina State University will close indefinitely, following allegations of hazing and graphic videos found in law enforcement searches last month.

www.wral.com

 

[jeepinmatt]

NC State’s Sigma Nu suspended & indefinitely closed, per national chapter decision

The first-ever chartered fraternity at North Carolina State University will close indefinitely, following allegations of hazing and graphic videos found in law enforcement searches last month.

www.wral.com

How is this news? This is what fraternities have done since the beginning of fraternities. While I agree some of these things are extreme/excessive/dangerous, the world is becoming so soft that I almost want to be in favor of this stupidity. Only surprising thing is that people keep showing up and pledging to these things.

 

[mommucked]

Forever chemicals found in water serving 197 million as EPA eyes rollbacks

New federal testing reveals millions more Americans are served by water systems with PFAS contamination, raising concerns about proposed changes to drinking water protections.

www.wral.com

 

[RatLabGuy]

I.... um.... what?

FAA to finally phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems by 2028

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will need two more years to replace the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide.

www.fox13news.com

 

[mommucked]

Apex driver in deadly DWI bicycle crash faces more than a dozen felonies, including hit-and-run

An Apex driver is facing more than a dozen felony charges in a Wake County bicycle crash that killed at least one rider and injured 20 others.

www.wral.com

 

[mommucked]

Hold your nose: Apex town leaders expected to get formal update on odor concerns

The Apex Town Council is expecting a formal update at their next meeting from the town manager regarding odor concerns in New Hill.

www.wral.com

 

[mommucked]

Judge keeps $1M bond for driver accused of killing cyclist, injuring 20 others near Apex

Donald Robert Morris-Jones appeared in Wake County court on Monday, two days after police said he was driving a car that struck and killed one cyclist and injured 20 others near Apex.

www.wral.com

 

[mommucked]

This tragic accident was 3/4 mile down the road from where I live. The sirens of emergency services was crazy!

 

[mommucked]

Meet Quinn Gilgan: the 25-pound corgi who literally ran amok at Sunday’s Panthers game

A 1-year-old corgi at Sunday's Panthers game outran all who tried to chase her down.

www.wral.com

 

[RatLabGuy]

thats one way to make a point

Man drives excavator into Chinese government building over alleged unpaid villagers' compensation

Videos circulating on social media showed an excavator tearing down the building’s entrance and damaging parts of its exterior. | Trending

www.hindustantimes.com

video

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/video-man-smashes-into-government-centre-in-china-with-excavator-over-alleged-unpaid-compensation-12307019

 

[RatLabGuy]

And now for something really important with a debate you would only find in Japan.

Masked wrestler elected to Japan city council gets OK to wear mask in chamber - The Mainichi

KAWANISHI, Hyogo -- A professional wrestler who was elected for the first time to the Kawanishi Municipal Assembly in Hyogo Prefecture in October has

mainichi.jp

 

[RatLabGuy]

and one more bit of cool news

Scion Is Back, and It’s Bringing a Right-Hand Drive 3-Cylinder Kei Truck to the U.S. Market

The formerly youth-focused brand is becoming Toyota’s new “freedom lab” for pushing the boundaries of mobility.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[mommucked]

Mark Robinson files for bankruptcy, claiming less than $800 in the bank — and $800k in debt

The former lieutenant governor and his wife, Yolanda Hill, are seeking protection under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which enables wage-earning debtors to manage debt payments while protecting some assets from foreclosure.

www.wral.com

 

[thecarman]

and one more bit of cool news

Scion Is Back, and It’s Bringing a Right-Hand Drive 3-Cylinder Kei Truck to the U.S. Market

The formerly youth-focused brand is becoming Toyota’s new “freedom lab” for pushing the boundaries of mobility.

www.roadandtrack.com

“The Kei-01 will be right-hand-drive, have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour”

Don’t most of these KEI trucks do more than 25mph?

 

[Atla]

In other, more important news...

Today is the 251'st Birthday for the Marine Corps.

Hahahahahah!

Fuck you ALL! We're better than you and know it.

OORAH!

-munches crayons-

 

[partiallycommittedracing]

“The Kei-01 will be right-hand-drive, have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour”

Don’t most of these KEI trucks do more than 25mph?

they do - I have had mine up to 60mph with the wind at my back. 50-53 is normal "top speed" without pushing your toes through the flywheel

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

they do - I have had mine up to 60mph with the wind at my back. 50-53 is normal "top speed" without pushing your toes through the flywheel

Sketchy much?

 

[RatLabGuy]

“The Kei-01 will be right-hand-drive, have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour”

Don’t most of these KEI trucks do more than 25mph?

In order to get NHTSA requirements it's considered a low-speed vehicle.
That's the cap. I'm guessing they're going to put a governor on them because they definitely can go faster.

 

[Lizooki]

In other, more important news...

Today is the 251'st Birthday for the Marine Corps.

Hahahahahah!

Fuck you ALL! We're better than you and know it.

OORAH!

-munches crayons-

 

[mbalbritton]

I.... um.... what?

FAA to finally phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems by 2028

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will need two more years to replace the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide.

www.fox13news.com

I wonder if this is a reason behind some flight delays. They’re up there in the tower doing the floppy shuffle.