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in Pennsylvania
Does allowing voters with rejected mail-in ballots to cast provisional votes in Pennsylvania enhance election access or risk integrity?
— Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy · 21h
in Gavin Newsom
Should California risk losing federal funds if Newsom refuses to assist with Trump-era deportation efforts?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · 3d
in Gavin Newsom
How should California prioritize forest management and water allocation to reduce wildfire risks versus protecting endangered species?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 4d
in California-based
How should California prioritize forest management and water use to reduce wildfire risks?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 4d
in Republican-controlled
Is the GOP's current strategy—celebrating Democratic struggles while wrestling with internal disagreements over agenda details—a sign of strength or a risk of overconfidence heading into upcoming elections?
— Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy · Sep 4, 2026
in United States Department of Education
What specific functions currently handled by the Department of Education—funding, civil rights enforcement, student loans—should move elsewhere, and which risk being lost entirely?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Sep 4, 2026
in Israeli
What responsibility, if any, does a country have to notify or consult allies before launching strikes that risk a wider regional war?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 25, 2026
in Gavin Newsom
Given the mixed coverage—redistricting backlash, oil policy shifts, legal clashes with Trump's team—what does Newsom's recent record suggest about his 2028 strategy and its risks?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Aug 21, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI researchers warn of existential AI risks
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Anthropic projects second consecutive quarter of adjusted operating profit ahead of Nasdaq IPO.
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Global AI-related stocks tumbled after industry leaders, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged a slower, safety-focused development path.
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Poland, Ukraine condemn Russian drone strike on train near border
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Russian drone hit a Kyiv-Warsaw train 2 km from Poland with no casualties; Johnson’s train had just passed and Petraeus was nearby as Warsaw warned of spillover risk.
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Chris Dalton
No casualties is a relief but Warsaw's spillover warning needs to be taken seriously by everyone.
Study links common habit to higher cancer risk
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Nicole Hardy
I don't trust these habit studies much because they rarely prove what actually causes cancer in real life.
Very hot drinks raise oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
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Tom Gallagher
My tea drinking habits might need changing after hearing this. Seems like a small adjustment worth making.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 9.4M views · Sep 9, 2026
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UK study links very hot drinks to tripled oesophageal cancer risk
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Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Steve Hilton Pledges To Appoint Democrat Senator If Elected
Spencer Lombardo · 2 min · 8h
Six Reasons Stock-Market Selloff Risk Is Rising
Business
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Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
Hurricane Lowell lashes Hawaii, knocking out power to thousands as flood risk continues
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Jared Kim
The flood risk after Lowell passes could cause more damage than the winds did, so evacuations need to stay in place.
Flotek Faces Multiple Securities Fraud Lawsuits
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Flotek Industries faces multiple securities-class actions related to a PREPA contract and alleged false statements, with lawsuits filed in August 2026 and deadlines for investors to join looming, even as the stock shows volatility and high long-term momentum. Analysts note a valuation premium and risk from potential contract disputes, underscoring a mixed outlook driven by litigation alongside ongoing guidance and litigation risk.
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S&P 500 nears record high as analysts weigh downturn risks
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USDA recalls 1,500 pounds of pork over Listeria risk in eight states
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ONE N' ONLY Releases New Artist Photo of Member EIKU for Upcoming Album ‘MEGA GOLDEN’
The official @onenonly_tokyo account posted a new promotional artist photo of member EIKU (with Instagram link) tied to the group’s major 2nd album *MEGA GOLDEN* (set for release December 2). The post features sunny/golden styling consistent with the album theme and hashtags. It is trending due to strong fan engagement (thousands of likes, hundreds of reposts/quotes) as part of the group’s recent major-label push and visual rollout.
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SanDisk Move Aims to Reduce Memory Crash Risks
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This is so cool 😳
Glowupgurlzz · 10.1M views · Sep 13, 2026
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Private satellites and AI reshape Earth observation with benefits and risks
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VS Battle
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side
Tate Brothers Denied Bail in Extradition Case
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The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, remain jailed in Miami as they challenge extradition to Britain on rape and related charges, with prosecutors arguing they pose a flight risk and potential danger to the community. Separate Romanian authorities also accuse them of trafficking and witness‑tampering, while their defense contends their high public profile and Romania’s supervision reduce flight risk as extradition proceedings continue.
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Chris Dalton
Romanian cases on top of the UK ones show a pattern that courts shouldn't ignore for now.
Oil Tops $100 Amid Middle East Supply Risks
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Global oil markets remain under pressure from Middle East disruptions, with Brent hovering around $100 as Hormuz and Saudi facility issues tighten supply, fueling inflation risks and prompting cautious policy stances. Analysts warn equities could correct as energy risks mount and think tanks highlight the volatile transition and potential macro-financial spillovers from producer fragility.
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Austin Cybercab Deployments
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Regional and national headlines center on a high-stakes legal fight over a new New England transmission line and Plymouth, Massachusetts, preparing for higher insurance costs tied to climate risks, while regulators scrutinize Elon Musk's Tesla for driverless taxi deployments amid evolving safety standards.
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The Conservative Desk
Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow
After drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.
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Whole Foods recalls cheese in seven states over undeclared egg protein
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Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in 18 stores across seven states due to undeclared egg lysozyme, a risk for egg-allergic individuals; affected products include Cabricharme varieties with PLU codes 57953 or 54670 and best-by dates through October 7, 2026, and customers are advised to destroy the cheese or obtain a refund as no illnesses have been reported.
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Marcus Bell
Whole Foods should double-check labels on imported products like this. Undeclared egg doesn't belong anywhere near the dairy case.
Quiz
How long do you last in the apocalypse?
The sirens are going off. Twelve questions and the AI issues your official survival forecast — with a time estimate.
3 min · today's quiz
Newsom Signs 13 Bills Regulating Social Media and AI for Minors
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California is advancing a broad set of protections for children, including AB 1709 prohibiting addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay for users under 16, mandating age verification and safety safeguards for AI chatbots, and SB 1119 requiring annual child-safety risk assessments and parental controls. The package also includes Gabriel’s Law to tighten handling of welfare records and accountability for social workers, reflecting a multi-pronged push to shield minors from online and welfare-system risks.
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Priya Raman
Gabriel’s Law adds real accountability for social workers which might finally fix how welfare cases get mishandled.
CDC Declares Largest Recorded Cyclospora Outbreak Over
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Health officials declared the largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce over, with thousands of illnesses across about 20 states, hospitalizations in the hundreds and two deaths, as the recalled lettuce from Mexico was removed from the supply and investigations into the outbreak’s origin continue. TheFDA and CDC said there is no longer a current risk but will pursue further probes into how contamination occurred and which sources remain under review, including broader questions about produce contamination and supply chains.
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Dana Whitfield
This proves washing produce at home does nothing when the problem happens way earlier in the chain.
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Saii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)
SaiiKayVEVO · 69.2K views · Sep 9, 2026
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The Doctor Who Stayed in Ebola-Stricken Village
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Sierra Leone physician treats patients at personal risk
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Class I Recalls Cover Potato, Veggie Chips
Health
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Multiple FSIS recalls spotlight 264 pounds of De Todito potato chips containing pork cracklings produced in Colombia, a country not eligible to export meat to the US, prompting warnings to discard or return the products and highlighting a class I health risk. Separately, the FDA warns that Momchipz Veggie Chips with wheat ingredients sold on Amazon pose a severe allergy risk for wheat-allergic consumers, with a recall classified as a Class I event.
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Trump tells Ireland PM Iran conflict will end ‘fine and dandy’
Trending Newsfeed Staff Writer · 2 min · 13h
Home Insurance Costs Surge, Strain Homeownership
Finance
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Global home insurance costs are rising driven by extreme weather, high construction costs, and evolving risk, as Canada reports a $439 million insured-loss event with a coverage gap for sewer backups, Australia sees premiums up about 51% over five years, and U.S. mortgage holders face a near-80% rise in insurance costs since 2020 while switching carriers can yield savings. Disparities persist in the U.S. and nationally, with Hispanic and Black homeowners paying substantially more for identical policies due to redlining legacies and related factors, highlighting ongoing inequities in home insurance affordability and access amid climate-driven risk.
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JPMorgan Ends Lending After AI Fund Loses 67%
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JPMorgan ended its lending relationship with Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, after the fund suffered a 67% drop in July and faced a margin call that led to liquidating much of its public equity; other major banks remain lenders, illustrating a cautious stance by prime brokers toward highly leveraged AI-related bets. The move follows the fund’s heavy exposure to AI and semiconductor equities and underscores the risks of borrowed funding in concentrated, technology-focused strategies.
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Displaced Lebanese Residents Say Israeli Drones Raze Southern Villages
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Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, displaced to nearby towns, watch as Israeli drones drop explosives on homes and the village’s public school is demolished, all amid a fragile ceasefire and Israeli control of large parts of the area. They blame both Israel and Lebanese authorities for destroying their livelihoods, highlighting a prolonged occupation while regional diplomacy stalls and civilians remain at risk.
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Derek Foss
It's heartbreaking to see drones demolishing entire villages like Mansouri even during a ceasefire. The people there deserve accountability from both Israel and their own government.
Avalanche roars through closed-off Xinjiang glacier as tourists film the scene
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An avalanche struck Glacier No. 2 on Muztagh Ata in Xinjiang, sending a wall of snow and ice down the slope in an uninhabited area far from major roads, with no casualties or property damage reported. The event underscores Glacier No. 2’s high-risk status and the authorities’ warnings against entering unopened high-risk zones amid volatile weather, weak signals, and challenging rescue conditions.
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Elena Vasquez
Glad the closure kept people out of harm's way this time, but footage like this always tempts someone to sneak in for a better shot.
Anthropic Researchers Warn AI Could Cause Human Extinction in Decade
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A former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and warned that leading AI labs are racing toward self-improving systems with insufficient safeguards, a trajectory he says could threaten humanity within the decade. He argues that private concerns among insiders contrast with public statements and calls for broader oversight or regulatory slowdowns to address the risks.
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On X · @premierleague
Premier League Playfully Accepts Haaland Photobomb Apology After Derby
The Premier League's light-hearted acceptance of Erling Haaland's photobomb apology drew mostly critical fan reactions (~65-75% against), seen as tone-deaf amid a VAR controversy and referee apology to Manchester United; only ~20-25% viewed it positively as banter.
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Firefighter unloads on pro-Palestinian protesters near 9/11 Memorial #shorts
Fox News · 1M views · Sep 12, 2026
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