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Wet Roads Spark Multi-Crash Morning on 101/299 Near Arcata
traffic10 days ago

Wet Roads Spark Multi-Crash Morning on 101/299 Near Arcata

Wet, slick roads sparked a sequence of crashes on Tuesday morning along northbound U.S. 101 and SR-299 near Arcata. Incidents clustered from about 8:13 to 8:41 a.m., including a Kia-Tesla collision, a Tahoe into a guardrail, a 101/299 interchange crash, and a hit-and-run, with mutual aid requested for traffic control. Additional updates around 9:05 and 9:47 a.m. added a rollover near Fields Landing/King Salmon and a mail-truck off the roadway near McKinleyville; injuries were unclear in several cases. Drivers are urged to slow down as wet conditions persist across Humboldt County.

Chipotle Q4 Beat Masks Traffic Declines as 2026 Outlook Turns Flat
business24 days ago

Chipotle Q4 Beat Masks Traffic Declines as 2026 Outlook Turns Flat

Chipotle beat Q4 estimates with $2.98B in revenue and 25c per-share adjusted earnings, but traffic fell 3.2% and same-store sales declined 2.5% for the quarter, contributing to a 2025 full-year SSS decline of 1.7% (the first since 2016). For 2026, management projects flat same-store-sales growth and plans to open 350–370 new restaurants (including 10–15 international). With shares down about 33% over the past year and a ~$51B market value, the company is leaning into menu innovations (like protein cups) and slower price hikes to attract price-conscious and high-income customers, signaling a cautious outlook amid shifting consumer trends.

Hundred-vehicle pileup shuts down I-196 in West Michigan amid whiteout
local1 month ago

Hundred-vehicle pileup shuts down I-196 in West Michigan amid whiteout

A 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 near Zeeland Township, west Michigan, injured 9–12 people (no fatalities) and closed the highway in both directions between Hudsonville and Zeeland. Authorities said hazardous conditions, including whiteout and squalls, contributed to the crash, with an estimated 30–40 semi-trucks involved. First responders needed up to 45 minutes to reach the scene. Buses were used to move stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School, where they can access further assistance. Motorists were urged to avoid driving today.

AI-driven search reshapes traffic as publishers pivot to creator-first models
technology1 month ago

AI-driven search reshapes traffic as publishers pivot to creator-first models

A Reuters Institute survey of 280 media leaders across 51 countries finds AI-powered search summaries and chatbots could cut news referrals by about 43% over three years, with global search traffic already down roughly a third; publishers are shifting away from chasing traffic toward subscriptions, and investing in YouTube/TikTok-style short-form content, while 75% plan to push journalists to act more like creators and about half to partner with creators, signaling a potential end to the traditional 'traffic era' for online news.