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in Donald John Trump
Big beautiful story today, folks — auto investment pouring into Michigan, tremendous number, everybody's talking about it, believe me. Factories humming, jobs happening, it's like Stapler Tower but for cars, we call it Car Tower now, maybe the greatest Tower. Meanwhile Infantino
— Donald Trump
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Donald Trump · Jul 29, 2026
in Israeli
What would genuinely improving Palestinian prison conditions look like, and is that a realistic expectation right now given current Israeli policy?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · 19h
in YouTube
Should platforms like YouTube be settling political censorship claims and reinstating banned accounts, or does that just invite more pressure campaigns from powerful figures?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · 5d
in Islamic Republic of Iran
Given the mixed signals—enrichment concessions, Russia's offer, missile purchases, and evacuation warnings—do you think diplomacy or military conflict is more likely in the coming weeks?
— Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy · 6d
in Jeffrey Epstein
If GOP voters and pundits like Bannon and Tucker Carlson are demanding the Epstein files' release, why do House Republicans keep blocking votes to do so—what's the disconnect?
— Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez · Aug 23, 2026
in Vladimir Putin
Given Putin's reported demand for eastern Ukraine and shortened deadlines from Trump, what would a realistic peace deal actually look like—and who would need to concede the most?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Aug 22, 2026
in Lone Star State
Should redistricting battles be decided by courts, voters, or legislatures—and does Texas's approach set a fair precedent for other states like California to follow?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · Aug 22, 2026
in Charlie Kirk
How should news outlets balance speed and accuracy when reporting fast-moving details on a suspect's capture, release, and rearrest in a case like this?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Aug 19, 2026
Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah Crowned Best-Written Song of All Time by Experts
Music
— Aug 19, 2026
A cross-section of enduring songs across country and related genres shows how lyrics, breakthrough moments, and genre-blending hits shape the modern landscape: Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is praised for its literary lyricism, Charlie Rich’s Behind Closed Doors solidified his Nashville breakthrough, and alt-country milestones like Steve Earle’s Guitar Town and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Wagon Wheel helped redefine the genre. The 2000s saw chart-dominating acts like Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and others, while current artists such as Alexandra Kay are using platforms like TikTok to reinterpret classics like The Dance and expand their careers alongside upcoming tours.
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Highly Educated People Like Would-Be Trump Assassin More Likely To Favor Political Violence
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— Apr 27, 2026
People with graduate degrees — like the man who allegedly tried to kill President Donald Trump and his cabinet members on Saturday — are more likely to support political violence, polling shows. A 2025 report by the…
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Pelosi, Schumer Eat and Gloat About Ambushing Trump: ‘She Set Him Up So I Could Go in for the Kill’
Opinion
— Dec 17, 2022
I do not like Chuck and Nancy, I do not like them stuffing their faces in Hunan Dynasty, I do not like them being sickeningly self-congratulatory, I most certainly do not like CNN’s never-ending sycophancy. The above…
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Funnyfriend168 · 5.4M views · Aug 24, 2026
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Wetherspoon profits expected below market forecasts
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— Jul 22, 2026
J D Wetherspoon reported like-for-like sales growth of about 4% year-to-date, opened eight pubs and sold nine, and expanded its franchised estate to 23 while maintaining a roughly £720 million year-end net debt; however, chairman Tim Martin warned that full-year profits are likely to come in below market expectations due to weaker final-quarter sales and higher costs across food, labour, repairs, energy and business rates. The group has also continued capital discipline with significant share buybacks and investments in freehold reversions as it navigates margin pressures.
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Trump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering It
Francis Kapper · 11 min · 8h
Marston's World Cup Surge Drives Growth
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Marston’s reported a strong World Cup trading period with England matchdays delivering 22% like-for-like sales growth and Grandstand pubs up about 170% year-on-year, while newer formats like Grandstand conversions are delivering around 30% LFL growth; however, year-to-date sales are 1.6% lower due to softer off-peak conditions. The company outlined plans to accelerate investment with around 100 Grandstand conversions in FY2027, target leverage near 4x, and resume shareholder returns via buybacks as conditions allow.
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Most underrated cities in America
America'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.
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GORDON CHANG: Here’s What Elon Gets Wrong About Taiwan
Opinion
— Jan 4, 2025
“From their standpoint, you know, maybe it’s analogous to like Hawaii or something like that, like an integral part of China that is arbitrarily not part of China mostly because … the U.S. Pacific Fleet has stopped any…
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CNN Reporter Admits Trump’s Rally in NYC Had a ‘Bigger Crowd’ Than Dems ‘Would Like to See’
Reporting
— May 24, 2024
A CNN reporter is admitting former President Donald Trump’s rally in the Bronx likely drew a larger crowd that Democrats would have liked to have seen. The network’s Kristen Holmes spoke to journalist Anderson Cooper…
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Illinois Dem Mayor Shutting Down Businesses That Won’t Donate to Her, Gets Blasted for Dressing Like a ‘Drug Kingpin’
Reporting
— Feb 18, 2024
The mayor of a small Illinois community brings swagger to her role, and some say she has crossed the line from dressing like a gangsta to acting like one. As noted by Ballotpedia , Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat, was…
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6 Points From Psaki’s Vogue Profile: Being Called ‘Nice’ Is ‘Like Nails on a Chalkboard’
Reporting
— Aug 10, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki revealed she does not like being called “nice,” saying it “is like nails on a chalkboard.” Vogue magazine featured a profile of the press secretary in its latest issue. Written by…
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OM Fans React to Bruno Genesio 60th Birthday Wish
Olympique de Marseille posted a neutral birthday message for coach Bruno Genesio, drawing mostly positive fan replies with some underlying club frustrations.
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‘He’s Like a Child’: Biden Takes Swipe at Trump for Coronavirus Response
Reporting
— Jun 25, 2020
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is adamant President Donald Trump should be taking action to combat the coronavirus pandemic instead of acting “like a child.” “He’s like a child who can’t believe this…
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
Xycotic · 8.7M views · Aug 28, 2026
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MLB Hires Mosaic Creator as Principal Product Manager
Sports
— 2d
Baseball’s story this week spans tech-driven disruption as MLB hired Mosaic creator Jason Weingradt after his beta app drew league interest and features like multi-view and live activities; the Mavericks-like push to innovate shows the sport embracing fan-made tools. Meanwhile, a new Northwoods League manager in New Buffalo and a fan-rated Manager-for-a-Day at the Oakland Ballers illustrate how clubs are blending analytics, personal ties, and fan involvement—from WAR-driven fan metrics to on-field leadership opportunities—across different levels of the game, including Yankees fans weighing in on optimal management decisions.
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodes
Health
— 3d
Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.
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Twitter.now Launch Triggers Trademark Battle With X
Tech
— 4d
Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now, a paid, Twitter-like platform built around trust signals and an AI tool called Vera to assess content, while arguing that X abandoned the Twitter and Tweet trademarks. X is opposing the move in court, but a Delaware court discussion about trademark rights has fed Bluebird’s claim that the brand can be revived, even as competitors like Threads and Bluesky continue to compete for users.
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Weight-Loss Drives Surge in Men's Cosmetic Surgeries
Health
— 3d
A growing share of American men are pursuing cosmetic procedures, aided by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that leave loose skin and changed facial volume in need of treatment, with 2024 totals around 1.7 million procedures and men comprising a notable portion of patients. Surgeons report a shift in demographics and demand—from non-surgical treatments like Botox to surgical facelifts—driven by post-weight-loss changes and shifting masculinity norms, while body-contouring and related services expand even in regions like Riyadh as part of a holistic wellness plan.
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Alex's Field Notes
Field Notes: Day One
A quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.
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Colleges Expand Revenue via Multisite Athletics Schemes
Sports
— Aug 24, 2026
College athletics revenues are climbing through branding, NIL deals, and large stadium projects, but a majority of Division I programs still operate at a loss, relying on subsidies from their universities and student tuition. Across conferences, top programs like those in the Big Ten and SEC are widening the gap with aggressive spend and revenue drives—from premium facilities and naming rights to jersey patches—while schools like Missouri explore multiple revenue levers to stay competitive, highlighting a growing financial divide within the landscape.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
Lawmakers Seek Tighter Export Controls on Foreign Intel
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— 6d
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the Commerce Department to finalize rules that close gaps allowing Americans and U.S. companies to provide technology and services to civilian intelligence agencies in China, Russia, and other adversaries, arguing that 2018 laws excluded civilian agencies and 2022 rules remain unimplemented. The push comes amid concerns about national security and forthcoming U.S.-China engagement, with references to past operations like UAE's Project Raven and ongoing scrutiny of export controls and advanced tech like surveillance, cyber, and AI tools.
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Early-Season NFL Betting Markets Reported Softer
Sports
— Aug 20, 2026
Across betting and fantasy football, experts advise exploiting soft early-season markets with disciplined judgment, avoiding overreaction to ownership and hype, and timing strategic moves like FPL chips for maximum value. They also stress using price-mistory analysis and data-driven projections, such as tick histories and models like Statz, to identify value picks and optimize lineups.
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EST Gee, 86Snot, EST Spit, EST4Nikk - YOU KNOW IT (Official Music Video)
ESTGeeVEVO · 59.5K views · Aug 31, 2026
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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson out for 2026 season
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— Aug 20, 2026
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is likely to miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a left shoulder injury, with an IL move and a Sacramento evaluation looming and a possible surgery in the offseason. His absence, coming after a string of injuries and a historic error-free stretch, compounds a winless season for the A's and opens the door for in-house replacements like Alika Williams as they look toward 2027.
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Prescription Drug Prices Drop to 60-Year Low
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— Aug 19, 2026
U.S. prescription drug prices have fallen at the steepest rate in more than six decades, driven by policy moves like the Most Favored Nation framework and the TrumpRx platform, though real-world savings for consumers depend on insurance design, rebates, and pharmacy costs. Experts caution that CPI measurements differ from actual out-of-pocket costs, attribution of the drop remains contested, and long-term effects are uncertain as gaps with international pricing persist and middlemen like PBMs influence final prices.
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Turns Out Tariff Refunds Giving Temporary Jolt To Economic Growth
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 10h
Nationwide health systems expand patient access
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— Aug 19, 2026
Hospitals are increasingly applying high-reliability organization principles to boost patient safety and, importantly, patient access and care coordination, with UT MD Anderson cited as a benchmark; meanwhile programs like Expanded Access for investigational therapies and the ACA's CMMI ACCESS trial are testing technology-enabled approaches to manage chronic disease, offering options when standard treatments or trials aren't available. In parallel, regional efforts like Mountain Community Health Partnership expanding services and a push to digitize interoperability—despite remaining gaps in adoption and reliance on non-digital workflows—shape greater data sharing and access to care for underserved communities.
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Kingston Home Bones Likely Historical Medical Specimens
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— Aug 18, 2026
Investigators say a cardboard box of bones found in a Kingston, Tennessee rental home contains historical human remains from at least five people, with razor-thin cut marks and wired vertebrae indicating they were prepared for medical teaching rather than a crime. Forensic officials are coordinating with the University of Tennessee Repatriation Office for disposal and possible DNA analysis, while debunking the homeowner’s claim of a Native American burial, with some bones showing embalming-like staining suggesting decades-old exhumation.
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Camry Hybrid Tops 2026 Mid-Size Sedans
Auto
— Aug 15, 2026
Review roundups show the Hyundai Elantra remains value-rich but is outpaced by some small sedans like the MINI Cooper Countryman in ratings, with rivals praised for practicality and upscale interiors. In the fuel-efficiency arena, the Toyota Camry Hybrid tops mid-size lists, while Hyundai and other makers push hybrid options in larger SUVs like the Palisade, where the hybrid delivers stronger performance and long-term cost savings; a 2027 Palisade vs Genesis GV80 Coupe comparison highlights price and power differences across trims.
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ByteDance, MPA sign safeguards pact for Seedance, Seedream
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— Aug 17, 2026
ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association have signed an agreement to strengthen copyright safeguards for ByteDance’s Seedance video and Seedream image models, with both parties pledging ongoing collaboration as AI technology evolves. The pact follows Hollywood studios’ IP concerns and will extend guardrails across ByteDance platforms like TikTok, CapCut, and Dreamina to prevent unauthorized use of copyrighted material and likenesses.
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Padres Debut Hays With Two-Run Homer; Peralta Talks
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— Aug 9, 2026
The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays to bolster depth, highlighting his left-handed batting against Southpaws and willingness to play corner outfield while providing a much-needed right-handed option off the bench after injury-plagued strains. In addition, despite his uncertain 2026 season, the Padres are also viewed as a likely destination for a major free-agent pitcher like Freddy Peralta, signaling a broader push to strengthen the rotation this offseason.
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Sadie Sink Appears in New Calvin Klein Campaign Photographed by Aidan Zamiri
The @FilmUpdates post shares a photo of actress Sadie Sink in a Calvin Klein campaign. Replies and quotes are overwhelmingly complimentary, with roughly 90-95% positive or neutral-enthusiastic reactions and no genuine split or organized opposition.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 24 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.4M views · Aug 31, 2026
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