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October 5, 2026
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Sky Commuter
Forget traffic jams and crowded trains. One Colorado air traffic controller straps on a paramotor and soars to his shift, turning the daily grind into a scenic flight. It's proof that a guy who spends all day guiding planes can't resist taking to the skies himself.
AP News ↗️Fall Reading List
Say goodbye to soggy beach reads and hello to cozy sweater-weather page-turners. NPR rounds up the fiction and nonfiction titles worth curling up with this fall.
NPR ↗️Gig Guide
From hometown rock heroes to pop-punk nostalgia, the city's stages are packed this month. Throw in some adventurous Polish experimentalism and your October calendar is officially full.
Gothamist ↗️Leafy Greens
Baby spinach in plastic clamshells has taken over the produce aisle, pushing bunches of mature leaves off the shelves. Serious Eats explains why the older stuff delivers better flavor, texture and value when cooked.
Serious Eats ↗️Off the Beaten Path
Far from the crowded coasts, Extremadura and Castile and León serve up pristine starry skies and friendlier prices. These depopulated regions are also a hopeful refuge for some of Europe's most vulnerable wildlife.
The Guardian ↗️Bionic Boost
Seattle Mountain Rescue volunteers have been hiking the Pacific Northwest wilderness with powered exoskeletons strapped to their hips and legs. The gear is showing real promise for boosting strength and endurance when every minute counts.
Ars Technica ↗️Paris Fashion Week
Valentino took over a 19th-century Parisian library to show off cinched corset tops and statement chunky jewelry. It was a stylish reminder that the stacks can be just as glamorous as the catwalk.
Reuters ↗️Review
In a dystopian Los Angeles, sushi master Jiro will behead any diner who dares to drown his nigiri in soy sauce. Adult Swim's animated adaptation of Bourdain's graphic novel is as twisted as it is tasty.
A.V. Club ↗️Wild Laughs
A record 10,000-plus entries from 112 countries poured into this year's Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. The finalists include a bird sporting a flower hat and meerkats primping for their close-up.
Smithsonian Magazine ↗️
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