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Hobart is ditching shared e-scooters and doubling down on e-bikes after the program helped residents take over 13,000 monthly trips while cutting emissions. The city joins a global trend proving greener transport can work when it fits local needs.
When a man claimed Margaret E. Knight couldn't have invented a complex paper bag machine because she was a woman, she took him to court with her notebooks and proved him wrong. Her detailed records and testimony won her the patent in 1871, launching a lifetime of innovation.
Electric scooters and e-bikes are flying off the shelves in New Zealand as rising petrol prices push more people toward affordable, eco-friendly transportation. TradeMe searches for e-scooters jumped 68% compared to last year, signaling a major shift in how Kiwis get around.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Massachusetts is introducing a groundbreaking four-tier speed system that could finally bring clarity to the confusing world of e-bikes, scooters, and electric micromobility devices. Instead of banning faster e-bikes outright, the state is carving out sensible rules that keep riders safe while preserving access to bike infrastructure.
California lawmakers are closing a loophole that lets e-bike makers sell much more powerful bikes than legally allowed, aiming to reduce serious injuries among young riders. The new bill would cap e-bikes at 750 watts of peak power, not just continuous output.
A longtime e-bike enthusiast who once treated his electric bicycle like a motorcycle has found unexpected joy in pedaling again. His gradual shift from full-throttle commuting to low-assist riding shows how e-bikes can bring people closer to traditional cycling, not further away.
Aussie commuters are ditching their cars for e-bikes as fuel prices surge, with one Perth shop selling 30 e-bikes in 10 days instead of their usual four per week. The shift could save riders thousands while building healthier, greener communities.
Team USA captain Hilary Knight made history at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, setting multiple US women's hockey records while leading her team to gold. The clutch performance came just days after she got engaged, capping off what Knight calls "a really good week."
Olympic gold medalist Hilary Knight is turning an uncomfortable moment into a powerful conversation about celebrating women's achievements. Her response shows how champions handle adversity with grace.
U.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight is redirecting attention from political controversy to celebrate the incredible achievements of female athletes at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Her message: women's excellence deserves to stand on its own.
World Cup champion Heather Knight is closing an incredible chapter of her cricket career with peace and gratitude. The former England captain announced her retirement from international play, leaving behind a legacy that changed women's cricket forever.
Hockey legend Hilary Knight will compete in her fifth and final Olympics in 2026, captaining Team USA in a chance for her second gold medal. The future Hall of Famer is ending her Olympic journey on her own terms after two decades at the top of women's hockey.
Switching just a fraction of your car trips to an e-bike could save nearly $1,000 annually, and the real surprise isn't fuel costs. The hidden savings in maintenance, parking, and potentially eliminating a second car are transforming family budgets across America.
A lightweight folding e-bike now charges via USB-C, turning any laptop charger into a power source. At under 42 pounds and €999, it's making portable urban biking more accessible than ever.
Older adults who rode e-bikes for just 90 minutes a week showed remarkable improvements in memory and mental health. The electric assist didn't reduce the benefits—it actually helped riders stick with it and gain even more.
A local Knights of Columbus chapter in Franklin County, Tennessee turned their annual spaghetti dinner into $2,700 for neighbors facing emergencies. The funds will help Good Samaritan Ministries provide food, utilities, and baby supplies to families in crisis.
A medication already being tested for hepatitis C shows promising results against hepatitis E, a deadly virus that kills 70,000 people yearly and has no approved treatment. Scientists discovered bemnifosbuvir stops the virus from replicating without harming healthy cells.
Volunteers in Escanaba, Michigan are transforming a Catholic school's gym access to keep students safer. The Knights of Columbus donated hundreds of hours to lead the renovation and now they're inviting neighbors to help finish the job.
A museum's stationary Knight Rider replica received a $50 speeding ticket from New York City, even though it hasn't moved in years. Now everyone wants to meet the mystery driver with the matching car roaming Brooklyn.
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