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NCPA selects VAIR as official rating system for college pickleball — 4dVAIR has been named the official rating system of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association, granting NCPA players VAIR+ access, integrated performance statistics, and a pathway to becoming VAIRified to better understand and develop their game. The partnership blends AI, match data, and certified human evaluation to produce a more accurate representation of on-court ability beyond wins and losses.

Marcus Bell Hope the VAIR+ access makes it easier for teams to analyze matches without extra hassle.

Reese and Clark say they are having fun playing together for U.S. — 5dAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark, once seen as fierce rivals, are now teammates for the U.S. at the FIBA World Cup, emphasizing mutual respect, on-court chemistry, and the ability to learn from each other despite intense media narratives. They’ve bonded with their teammates, pushed aside rivalry talk, and focus on competing and growing together.

Jared Kim It's cool they're bonding and having fun as teammates instead of letting old rivalry talk get in the way.

French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — 4dFrance launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

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Verstappen Criticizes 2026 F1 Cars’ Limited Driver Input — 6dMax Verstappen argues that the 2026 F1 cars are numb to driver inputs, reducing the driver's ability to influence performance as shown by Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson's rapid adaptation to new teams. He says the cars reward less commitment and prefer battery-driven, top-speed strategies, and calls for regulatory changes to restore driver influence.

Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win Over Rangers — 5dSeattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win with six innings of one-run ball against the Texas Rangers, marking his first quality start and a key breakthrough after an up-and-down early stretch. Analysts highlighted his ability to stretch through six innings, finish strong against Rangers hitters a third time, and his ongoing growth as Seattle's top pitching prospect.

OPEC+ holds October output steady as Iran war disrupts oil flows — Sep 5, 2026OPEC+ members kept October production quotas unchanged amid ongoing Iran conflict and Hormuz disruptions, while signaling future quota framework and a 2027 baseline as they contend with limited ability to translate increases into actual output. Despite September increases, overall output remains well below targets due to capacity issues and geopolitical tensions, with next core meeting scheduled for October 4.

Rachel Meyers Holding steady makes sense when you can't even hit current targets, let alone increase them with Hormuz tensions this high.

House Passes Bill to Give Puerto Rico the Ability to Choose Statehood or IndependenceReporting — Dec 15, 2022The House is moving forward with a plan to give Puerto Rico the ability to determine its political future. On Thursday, the House voted 233-191 to advance a measure that would give residents of Puerto Rico the ability…

Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; Tributes Pour In — Sep 3, 2026Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the second wave and longtime advocate for women’s rights, died at 92, with Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others praising her impact on equality and her ability to unite people in the fight for justice. Tributes across outlets and personal remembrances, including Meghan Markle sharing unseen photos, emphasize Steinem’s mentorship, enduring influence and commitment to gender equality.

DHS Revokes Harvard’s Ability To Host Foreign Students — May 27, 2025The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to host foreign students due to its “toxic campus climate.” Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification…

Trump Admin Just Turbocharged ICE’s Ability To Quickly Deport Illegal Immigrants — Jan 22, 2025The Trump administration incredibly expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) ability to quickly deport illegal immigrants from the U.S. on Tuesday, removing yet another enforcement hurdle. “Expedited…

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KJP Says Concerns About Biden’s Ability To Finish His Term Are ‘Ridiculous’Reporting — Jul 23, 2024White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to serve out the remainder of his term are “ridiculous” during a Tuesday appearance on “The View.” Several prominent…

Pollster Says Dems Shouldn’t ‘Underestimate’ Trump’s Ability To Turn Out VoteReporting — Sep 3, 2024A Democratic pollster urged her party Tuesday to not “underestimate” Donald Trump’s ability to draw support from voters who aren’t reflected in the polls, casting doubt on whether Vice President Kamala Harris will…

Stacey Abrams Sounds Off With Concerns About Georgia GOP’s Ability to Run a Fair Election in NovemberReporting — Jul 28, 2020Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is expressing apprehension about the Georgia Republican Party’s ability to conduct a fair election. During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Reidout” with host…

‘I Saw It Firsthand’: Former Dem Rep Says She Had ‘A Lot Of Concern’ About Biden’s Ability ‘To Speak’ — Jan 8, 2025Former Democratic Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania claimed President Joe Biden’s “mental acuity” was present in a Wednesday CNN appearance but admitted she was concerned about his ability “to speak.” Biden announced he…

Blumenthal Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Biden’s Ability to Win in NovemberReporting — Jul 10, 2024Another Democrat is raising concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to win the general election. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said, “I am deeply concerned about Joe Biden…

Dem Senate Nominee’s Hometown Paper Raises Questions About His ‘Ability to Serve’Reporting — Sep 6, 2022Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s “ability to serve” is being questioned by his hometown newspaper. On Tuesday, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial board published an op-ed titled…

GOP Senator Asks Blinken Who Has the ‘Authority’ To ‘Cut Off’ Biden’s ‘Speaking Ability’Reporting — Sep 14, 2021Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) believes someone in the White House has the ability to silence President Joe Biden and wants to know who that is. Risch took time to try to extract that alleged individual’s identity from…

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Court Decision Could Spell Disaster For DC Law Allowing Noncitizens Ability To Vote — Jun 20, 2025An appeals court on Friday revived a legal challenge against a Washington, D.C., law allowing noncitizens, including illegal migrants, the ability to vote in local elections. An Obama-appointed judge in March 2024…

Trump calls Iran conflict 'a little war' despite warnings of weapon shortages — Aug 31, 2026Donald Trump has framed the Iran conflict as a “relatively little war” for the United States while accusing his predecessor of giving Ukraine about $300 billion in weapons for free, claiming Ukraine would have to pay through European NATO members. Reports also warn that the US missile stockpiles are being drawn down as authorities consider further strikes on Iran, feeding concerns about the ability to respond to threats from China and Russia.

Sam Okafor Funny how Ukraine's aid needs a repayment plan but this "little war" doesn't get the same scrutiny on cost.

Tiny Christian College Goes on Offensive as Biden Tries Forcing Female Students to Share Dorm Rooms – Even Showers – with MenReporting — May 27, 2023A small Christian college in America’s heartland is fighting a legal battle with far-reaching implications. At stake is the school’s ability — any school’s ability — to restrict spaces such as dormitories and showers to…

Alabama QB Keelon Russell Expected to Start — Aug 31, 2026Keelon Russell is set to start at Alabama, with coaches and teammates praising his poise, leadership, and dual-threat abilities after stellar high school success, and his first collegiate start is anticipated against East Carolina on Sept. 5, backed by rising Heisman odds as a top quarterback prospect. His supportive network, including former teammate Coleman-Williams and AJ McCarron’s advice, underscores confidence in his leadership and readiness for the spotlight.

Jeffries unveils Day One agenda as Democratic unity faces test — Sep 3, 2026Virginia’s 2025 elections produced a Democratic trifecta, expanding state control and advancing policies on higher minimum wages, paid sick leave, salary transparency, and cannabis sales, signaling a shift toward a more expansive government role in a once-competitive state. In Congress, Democratic leaders face unity tests as they pursue an ambitious agenda to oversight the current president Trump’s administration and address cost of living, while managing a razor-thin majority and intra-party divisions that could shape the party’s ability to govern.

Marcus Bell Cost of living should be priority number one for whoever's in charge. People don't care about the politics, they care about their grocery bills.

OPEC+ loses oil sway as China gains groundFinance — Aug 27, 2026Six months into the Iran war, OPEC+ is losing influence as its share of global oil output falls to about 40%, down from over 48% before the conflict, with the UAE's departure contributing to the decline. Meanwhile, weaker Chinese crude demand and shifting demand dynamics are offsetting supply disruptions, reducing OPEC+'s ability to steer prices through production cuts.

Biden’s Upcoming Memoir Draws Mockery — Jul 15, 2026Former President Joe Biden is writing his memoir — "Promise Me, America” — which has been mocked by critics who question his ability to write a book.

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