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Construction delays on Los Angeles subway projects are raising concerns about transit readiness for the 2028 Olympic Games. Reports point to setbacks on rail expansion work that planners had hoped would ease movement for athletes and visitors. Observers are questioning whether key transit lines can be completed before the Games begin, and officials face pressure to show the city's transport plans remain on track.
- 2Former CIA analyst warns terrorists could use NYC manholes▼Terrorists using NYC manholes ‘a matter of when’: Tracy Walder
Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, told NewsNation that terrorists accessing New York City's manhole and subway infrastructure is 'a matter of when, not if'. She argued the city's vast underground network remains vulnerable to infiltration and called for stronger monitoring of subterranean access points as counterterrorism officials weigh the risk.
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An elderly woman fell backwards onto the subway tracks at Odeonsplatz station in Munich. The incident at the central square station is drawing attention as people discuss her fate and the circumstances of the fall. Further details about her condition and how the accident happened have not yet been reported.
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A man died in Brooklyn after his backpack became caught in a subway train door and he was dragged along the platform. New York City's subway chief said the man appeared 'unsteady' and used a cane, prompting renewed debate over platform safety and door systems on the aging fleet. Officials are reviewing the incident as riders and advocacy groups call for stronger safety measures.
- 5New Writing Revisits the Subway Death That Divided New York▼A Ferociously Talented Writer on the Subway Death That Divided New York
The New York Times highlights a writer described as 'ferociously talented' examining the subway death that divided New York. The killing of Jordan Neely on a subway train, and the trial and acquittal of Daniel Penny in his death, split public opinion over race, mental illness and vigilantism. The piece adds a literary perspective to a case that still stirs strong feelings in the city.
- 6Luc Besson's DogMan revisits a career of classics●Luc Besson – „DogMan“ (2023) Luc Besson ist einer der Regisseure meines Lebens. Das ändert sich auch nicht mehr. Aber üb
German-language film commentary discusses Luc Besson's 2023 film DogMan, with the writer calling Besson one of the defining directors of their life. The piece recalls how early works like Subway, Nikita and Léon hit like electric shocks, but reflects that more than 40 years into his career, both the director and his admirers have changed.
- 7Arrest made after fatal NYC subway stabbing on J train▼NYC subway stabbing: Arrest made after man killed on J train in Queens
New York police have made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of a man aboard a J train in Queens. The killing is the latest in a series of violent incidents on the city's subway system, renewing debate about transit safety and policing. Officials have not yet detailed a motive or released the identities of those involved.
- 8Man, 25, charged with murder in J train stabbing in Queens▼J train stabbing in Queens: Man, 25, charged with murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing on a J train in Queens, New York. Police announced the charge following the attack, which added to ongoing concerns about safety in the city's subway system. Details about the victim and a possible motive have not yet been released.
- 9Brooklyn Subway Station Relics Revealed as Remnants of Old New York Buildings▼Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 09-30-26 Time for the Sepender edition of our regularly scheduled Pook-Emu Bee Links. Subway Sto
A regular link roundup published on September 30, 2026 highlights salvaged relics in a Brooklyn subway station that are described as the ghostly remains of old New York buildings. The roundup, part of the recurring 'Sepender' edition of the Pook-Emu Bee links series, points readers to a recent Ephemeral New York piece on the remnants and other curated items.
- 10New book tells the story of Jordan Neely▼'Man in the Mirror': New book tells story of Jordan Neely, the homeless man killed by Daniel Penny
A new book titled 'Man in the Mirror' recounts the life of Jordan Neely, the homeless street performer who died in May 2023 after being placed in a chokehold by Daniel Penny on a New York City subway train. The killing sparked protests and a highly charged criminal trial, in which Penny was acquitted. The book revisits Neely's story and the wider debate over race, mental illness and public safety that surrounded his death.
- 11Man fatally stabbed on J train in Queens●Man fatally stabbed on J train in Queens, NYPD says https://gothamist.com/news/man-fatally-stabbed-on-j-train-in-queens-
A man was fatally stabbed aboard a J train in Queens, New York, according to the NYPD. Details about the victim, a possible suspect, or an arrest have not yet been released. The killing adds to ongoing concerns about safety on the city's subway system.
- 12NYPD arrests 25-year-old in fatal J train stabbing●NYPD arrests 25 year-old who stabbed a man to death on the J train https://gothamist.com/news/nypd-arrest-25-year-old-wh
New York police have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of stabbing another man to death aboard a J train. The killing adds to ongoing concerns about safety on the city's subway system, a recurring flashpoint in local politics and daily life for millions of commuters.
- 13Actress Kim Ji-won spotted riding the subway unnoticed▼https://www. tkhunt.com/2575313/ 「全然気付かれない」女優キム・ジウォン、意外と庶民派!? 地下鉄利用＆お菓子好きな日常に親近感爆上がり！ | cinemacafe.net # Celebrity # Goo
South Korean actress Kim Ji-won says she is rarely recognised when she takes the subway, and her down-to-earth habits, including a love of snacks, have charmed fans. Japanese entertainment media highlight her everyday lifestyle, with readers saying the glimpse of her ordinary routine makes her feel more relatable than ever.
- 14Reports of Russian strike on Kyiv bridge with train crossing●Another terrorist attack! Russians hit a bridge in Kyiv. At the moment of the strike, a subway train was crossing it, wi
Social media reports claim Russian forces struck a bridge in Kyiv while a subway train was crossing it, with dozens of cars also on the bridge at the moment of impact. Posts describe the attack as terrorism and criticise what they call the world's silence. Details on casualties or damage remain unconfirmed.
- 15New York man killed after bag caught in subway doors●New York man killed after bag caught in subway train doors, police say https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/29/b
A man has died in New York after his bag became trapped in subway train doors, according to police. The incident, reported in Brooklyn, is the latest in a series of deaths on the city's transit system, renewing discussion about passenger safety on the subway.
- 16Broiling buses and trains roasted New Yorkers in July 1981 heat wave●Broiling buses and trains roast New Yorkers during July 1981 heat wave | This Week in History
A look back at the July 1981 heat wave in New York City, when extreme temperatures made buses and trains unbearable for commuters. Archived coverage from ABC7 revisits how sweltering subway cars and buses tested riders during one of the city's most oppressive summer stretches, part of a 'This Week in History' retrospective.