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San Francisco's Car-Free Coastal Highway Sparks Local Backlash

San Francisco permanently closed most of Upper Great Highway to cars, creating Sunset Dunes park, a two-mile car-free coastal stretch popular for biking and walking. The closure diverted up to 20,000 vehicles daily to alternate routes, angering locals like Judi Gorski, whose street became congested. Proposition G on the November 3 ballot seeks to reopen the highway to vehicles on weekdays, sparking a heated campaign with significant funding from Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman and others.

HT Health··San Francisco

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UK Considers Closer EU Ties Amid Rising Support for Rejoining

Nearly half of UK voters now support rejoining the European Union. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering closer ties with the EU due to growing concerns about Brexit's economic impact and shifting public opinion. This marks a potential shift in Britain's approach to its relationship with the EU amid ongoing debates.

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Debate Over Durga Puja Origin: Bihar or Bengal?

A viral claim that Durga Puja began in Mithila, Bihar, not Bengal, has sparked online debate. Some cite Mithila's ancient Shakti worship, while others reference medieval Bengali texts and historical records of large celebrations. Historical evidence shows Durga worship has roots in multiple regions, with the festival's elaborate form evolving through interconnected regional histories. The debate also highlights Bihar's administrative history before 1912.

News18·

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Rajasthan Pollution Board Orders Closure of Carlsberg's Alwar Brewery

Rajasthan's pollution control board revoked Carlsberg India's operating consent for its Alwar brewery due to particulate emissions nearly eight times above the permitted limit. The closure order follows insufficient pollution-monitoring data submission by the brewery. Supplies to Rajasthan may be affected but impact is expected to be limited as closure comes after peak summer. The move coincides with Carlsberg India's $700 million IPO plans.

Mint Companies··Alwar

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Ravinder Govinda Welcomed with Garlands After Release from Jail

Ravinder, also known as Govinda, who was involved in a viral video of a clash during the CJP protest in Delhi, has been released from Hindu Jail. The Hindu Raksha Dal welcomed him with flower garlands. Ravinder claimed his car was surrounded, and he was verbally abused and attacked. Earlier, Delhi Police arrested four people following the viral video of the clash.

Aaj Tak··Delhi

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Deepak Condemns Arrest of CJP Activists Over Tricolour Hoisting

Deepak expressed outrage over the arrest of CJP activists who hoisted the Tricolour flag. He questioned whether hoisting the national flag is a crime and warned that the agitation will become more intense as a result of these arrests.

Amar Ujala·

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