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Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.US Expands Cuba Sanctions Targeting Banking, Mining, Energy x/cuban — Sep 3, 2026 The United States widened its Cuba sanctions by designating Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, a grandson of Raúl Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and several nickel, oil, and mining-related firms, as part of a broader pressure campaign on Havana. Under Executive Order 14404, the measures aim to choke the regime’s funding and energy infrastructure amid fuel shortages and blackouts, intensifying scrutiny on Cuba’s leadership while drawing humanitarian concerns and international attention. +6 Nicole Hardy Targeting a state bank makes sense if the goal is choking regime finances, but history shows these sanctions rarely dislodge the leadership itself.+6 Tom Gallagher Blocking fuel supplies and then acting surprised that water treatment and power fail is a predictable outcome, not an accident.
+7 Tom Gallagher Sixty plus years of embargo and still no real breakthrough, at some point both sides need to try something different.IJR Ken Paxton Shuts Down Alleged ‘Birth Tourism Center’ He Says Helped Chinese Nationals Ireland Owens · 3 min · 45m +3 Tom Gallagher Missouri voters deserve districts that reflect the actual population, not whatever the legislature cooked up.
Broner Deen the Great Sued Over Alleged Assault x/adrien-broner — Jul 23, 2026 Adrien Broner is facing a multi-lawsuit wave alleging sexual battery, assault, and defamation tied to a series of early-June livestreams in Los Angeles, with Havana Saint accusing him of pressuring her for sex, intoxication coercion, and public humiliation, while Deen the Great allegedly spread false sexual claims and Kick is named for negligence. The complaints detail multiple encounters at a Los Angeles after-party and a livestream residence, including alleged forced movement to Broner’s Encino home, ice-water dousing, and repeated refusals by Saint, with ongoing civil claims against Broner, DeenTheGreat, and the platform for related misconduct and defamation. +4 On X · @FabrizioRomano Michael Olise Scores Hat-Trick as Bayern Star Hits 11 Goal Contributions in 7 Games Fabrizio Romano’s post highlights Michael Olise’s hat-trick for FC Bayern, bringing him to 11 goal contributions (8 goals, 3 assists) in just 7 appearances across all competitions this season—more G/A than games played. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, the eye-catching stats and performance in a dominant Bayern win (reportedly 7-0), and the resulting online debate over Olise’s form, Ballon d’Or credentials, and comparisons to other young wingers like Lamine Yamal. 2,031 likes · 15m S Sandra Rhodes Trump Bans Media Outlets From White House It appears people won’t be seeing CNN, MSNOW and Politico at the White House. That’s because President Donald Trump has banned the three media outlets from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., adding there’s more to come. “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (T 5m IJR Russia Repurposes Training Missiles As Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h On X · @BoySpyce Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering. 342 likes · 1h
On X · @FabrizioRomanoMichael Olise Scores Hat-Trick as Bayern Star Hits 11 Goal Contributions in 7 GamesFabrizio Romano’s post highlights Michael Olise’s hat-trick for FC Bayern, bringing him to 11 goal contributions (8 goals, 3 assists) in just 7 appearances across all competitions this season—more G/A than games played. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, the eye-catching stats and performance in a dominant Bayern win (reportedly 7-0), and the resulting online debate over Olise’s form, Ballon d’Or credentials, and comparisons to other young wingers like Lamine Yamal.Sandra RhodesTrump Bans Media Outlets From White HouseIt appears people won’t be seeing CNN, MSNOW and Politico at the White House. That’s because President Donald Trump has banned the three media outlets from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., adding there’s more to come. “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (T
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On X · @BoySpyceBoy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami ForeignNigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
