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Spain urges EU climate fund, citing €822 billion in losses since 1980 — 1dSpain is pressing the EU to treat climate adaptation as a core economic and security priority by proposing a dedicated European Climate Adaptation Fund, funding it in part with a tax on oil and gas profits, and establishing binding, five-year risk assessments integrated into planning and investment. The push comes as Brussels updates its 2021 Adaptation Strategy and moves toward a broader climate-resilience framework amid Europe’s record heat, wildfires, and drought.

Dana Whitfield Binding five-year risk assessments sound good on paper but knowing the EU it'll take a decade of meetings before anything actually gets built.

Victor Miller, Original Friday the 13th Screenwriter, Dies at 86 — 3dVictor Miller, the screenwriter of the 1980 horror classic Friday the 13th who created Jason Voorhees, has died at 86 in Alameda, California, with his passing announced by his son. He also had a long career in daytime television, earning three Daytime Emmys for All My Children and writing for multiple soaps, while later engaging in a rights dispute over his original script.

Global coral reefs see recovery time shrink as heatwaves drive 9.5% coral lossEnvironment — 6dA global assessment shows coral reefs have lost about 9.5% of hard coral cover between 1980–2009 and 2020–2024, with four major bleaching events since 2010 occurring far more frequently than reefs can recover. New frameworks and resilience studies highlight where reefs can persist and emphasize that climate-driven heatwaves, local pressures, and insufficient protection are driving a rapid staircase of decline, underscoring the need for urgent conservation actions.

Video — YouTubeMISTRIAL: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 28 | Accused Killer Mom TrialCOURT TV · 3.7M views · Sep 4, 2026

JAMES CARTER: The Standard Of ‘Are You Better Off?’Opinion — Jul 19, 2024In what was arguably the most memorable moment of the sole debate between President Jimmy Carter and Gov. Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential campaign, Reagan famously asked the American people: “Are you better off…

IJRMexico Remains Silent as Cartels Extort, Kill Innocent Businessmen in Border StateCartel Chronicles · 3 min · 7h

DAVID BOSSIE: Congressional Republicans Need To Stick Together At All Costs — Mar 2, 2025At the time of the presidential election in 1980, over the course of many decades taxes had gotten way too high, government had grown far too big, inflation had become unbearable and Americans were facing an energy…

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

TERENCE P. JEFFREY: Carter’s Greatest Conflict vs. Reagan’sOpinion — Jan 11, 2025When President Jimmy Carter ran for reelection in 1980, he had to compete against former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. It was no contest. Reagan took 44 of the 50 states and won the popular vote by more than 8 million…

Longtime Dem Strategist Amazed by the Trump Movement: ‘Never Seen Anything Like This’Opinion — Sep 5, 2023German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche penned the adage, “That which does not kill me makes me stronger.” G. Gordon Liddy paraphrased Nietzsche in his 1980 autobiography “Will,” with, “What doesn’t kill us, makes us…

TERENCE P. JEFFREY: Will Biden Ever Have Another Solo Press Conference?Opinion — Jul 3, 2024When the 69-year-old former governor of California ran for president in 1980, his political adversaries and the establishment media often focused on the same theme: Ronald Reagan was “too old.” Gannett News Service…

Barney Frank, Liberal Icon Who Called Out Left On Deathbed, Dies At 86 — May 20, 2026Former 16-term Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at the age of 86. First elected to the House in 1980, Frank is known for being the co-author of the Dodd-Frank Wall…

On X · @SureshChandraaAjith Kumar’s ‘Gladiators’ Overseas Trailer Premiere HypeOverwhelmingly positive fan-driven excitement for the theatrical trailer premiere of Ajith Kumar’s Gladiators project, with minimal internal grumbling but no genuine opposition or controversy.815 likes · 28m

Israel frees Lebanese detainee, pledges five more — 2dIsrael announced the release of five Lebanese civilians held in areas of southern Lebanon as part of ongoing US-brokered negotiations, tied to efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of Jewish community leaders abducted and killed in the mid-1980s. Lebanon confirmed the return of a detainee via the ICRC and pledged to continue pursuing further releases, with the ICRC noting a humanitarian operation and both sides citing ongoing talks and ground operations in Rome and elsewhere.

Maya Lindstrom Tying detainee releases to finding remains from decades ago shows how long these wounds stay open. Glad the ICRC is involved.

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Retro Hits From 1960s–1980s Endure as Global Cultural Mainstays — Aug 29, 2026Across five decades, the featured tracks—from the Angels' 'My Boyfriend's Back' and Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' to The Outlaws' 'Green Grass and High Tides,' Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away' and Moon Martin's 'Bad Case of Loving You'—show how songs evolve into enduring cultural touchstones through catchy craft, storytelling, and cover reinterpretation. Each piece highlights an origin story, from early girl-group pop dynamics and teen perspectives to movie-era anthems and influential covers that reshaped careers.

VS BattleSoccer vs American FootballThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side

Alan Jackson's Livin' on Love Remains Generational Hit — Aug 28, 2026A collection of 1980s–1990s hits remains culturally potent: Alan Jackson’s Livin’ on Love endures as a 1994 No. 1 country classic about lifelong partnership; Eddie Money’s Take Me Home Tonight, featuring Ronnie Spector, revived 60s nostalgia and reached the top five; The Escape Club’s Wild, Wild West dominated the US charts yet never charted in the UK; Phil Collins’ Against All Odds finds new life in GTA VI’s soundtrack; George Michael’s Monkey topped the US charts in 1988 from the Faith era, noted for its candid look at addiction. Together, these stories illustrate how older pop and rock songs continue to reappear in media and reach new audiences decades after their initial release.

Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List — Aug 26, 2026From Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.

Tomatina 2026 festival begins today in Buñol — Aug 26, 2026Buñol’s La Tomatina festival draws more than 20,000 participants to hurl up to 165 tons of tomatoes in a one-hour melee, with many international revelers among the crowd and non-locals paying a 15-euro entry. The event, rooted in a 1945 spontaneous fight, was banned under Franco in the 1950s, later revived and propelled by 1980s media attention, and today attracts visitors from around the world, including a growing Indian contingent inspired by the Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, with safety rules like squashing tomatoes and wearing goggles and earplugs shaping the experience.

Daily Caller News FoundationCheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All CostsWhen China was granted most favored nation status in 1997 and allowed into the World Trade Organization in 2001, the American people were promised such moves would lead to China becoming more democratic and peaceful, provide protections against theft of intellectual property, result in America manufacturing and exporting more goods to China, and there would be no loss of domestic manufacturing. Of12h · 4 reads

Yellow school bus faces new reality nationwide — Aug 21, 2026The yellow school bus was adopted in 1939 by a national group of state transportation officials for visibility, becoming an enduring symbol of American schooling and peaking in the 1980s with more than 60% of students riding it. Over the decades it evolved from rural roots in Georgia, aided desegregation efforts, and featured ongoing safety upgrades and famed long-serving drivers, even as later trends show growing segregation in some districts.

QuizWhich of your friends survives the apocalypse?Name the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.3 min · today's quiz

Slippery When Wet Turns 40, Redefines Rock Legacy — Aug 17, 2026Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet marks its 40th anniversary on August 18, 2026, celebrated for turning the group into a global rock phenomenon with hits like You Give Love a Bad Name and Livin’ on a Prayer and for reviving a career after 7800° Fahrenheit; retrospectives and interviews with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora underscore its lasting impact, including the album’s dominant chart and sales milestones. The anniversary is being commemorated across multiple outlets and programs that highlight the band’s songwriting process, production choices, and its status as the defining record of their 1980s era.

Ghislaine Maxwell Recalls Trip With Epstein And RFK Jr. To Hunt Dino Bones — Aug 22, 2025Ghislaine Maxwell said in a transcribed interview that she had been friends with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s now deceased wife in the 1980s and that the couple flew…

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James Bond And Goonies Villain Lays Bare The Problems He Says Dems Created In California That Made Him LeaveReporting — Jan 23, 2025Robert Davi, who co-starred in several prominent 1980s films, appeared on Fox Business Wednesday to criticize the Democratic leadership in California for a myriad of problems that he says prompted him to leave after…

These States Have Honda Civic Of Handguns In Their Crosshairs — May 30, 2026The Glock pistol is one of the most popular firearms in the country since it was introduced in the 1980s, but that has not stopped multiple states from trying to prohibit future sales of the handgun. To date, four…

IJRCheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All CostsAlexander Gray · 5 min · 12h

Brat Pack Star Says Fame Didn’t Cause His Addiction — May 31, 2026For years, many people assumed one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s Hollywood turned to alcohol because of the pressures of sudden fame. But Andrew McCarthy says that explanation misses the mark entirely…

Iconic ’80s Toy Visionary Behind ‘He-Man’ Dies at 91 — Apr 29, 2026The creative force behind one of the most recognizable heroes of 1980s pop culture has died, closing the chapter on a career that helped define a generation of toys and animation. Roger Sweet, widely credited with…

‘Charles in Charge’ Actress Dies at 65 — Mar 9, 2026Actress Jennifer Runyon, remembered for her appearances in several popular 1980s television shows and films, has died at the age of 65. According to Fox News , Runyon passed away Friday after a six-month battle with…

HOF MLB Manager Whitey Herzog Dies at 92Reporting — Apr 16, 2024Whitey Herzog, the manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to greatness in the 1980s has died at the age of 92. The Cardinals announced Herzog’s passing on X, formerly Twitter. Under Herzog, who died Monday, the Cardinals…

McDonald’s Unveils Menu and Initial Locations for New Spinoff Restaurant ConceptReporting — Dec 10, 2023McDonald’s has announced a new spinoff restaurant themed on its alien franchise character from the 1980s and ’90s. Aiming to rival the likes of Starbucks and Dutch Bros, CosMc’s will open this month in Illinois with a…

On X · @DOHKYUNGSOO_XD.O. (Doh Kyung-soo) Drops First MV Teaser for “Guitarist” Ahead of DOPAMINE Mini-AlbumOverwhelmingly positive fan reaction to the MV teaser for D.O.'s lead single “Guitarist” from the upcoming mini-album DOPAMINE, with near-universal excitement and no substantive opposition observed.1,418 likes · 28m

Video — YouTubeMISTRIAL: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial — MA v. Lindsay Clancy — Day 28Law&Crime Trials · 2.1M views · Sep 4, 2026