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Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience — 2dAward-winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes debuts four American fiction works—Sunny Gale, Unbroken, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, and EDEN—centered on ambitious, hardship-tested lives across the American West and South, with Sunny Gale tracing a woman’s reinvention as a rodeo star inspired by overlooked female rodeo histories. The author’s background ranching near Laramie and later legal practice in North Carolina informs deeply drawn characters as the books explore resilience, family, and justice amid evolving gender roles.

Marcus Bell The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.

Matos Wins Rhode Island Democratic Primary Despite Fundraising Shortfall — 3dRhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos won the Democratic primary with about 37% of the vote, defeating four challengers including Xay Khamsyvoravong, who conceded as Matos held a solid lead and will go on to face Republican John Loughlin in November. The race featured heavy fundraising, including a dark‑money PAC push in the final days, with Matos’s background as the governor’s pick and an Afro-Latina trailblazer shaping the backdrop to debates over corporate influence and policies like grocery-store covenants.

Kai Trump Opens Miami Career With 78 — Sep 5, 2026Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, makes her collegiate debut for the University of Miami at the Golfweek Fall Challenge after wrist surgery, competing as an individual as she proves her readiness for NCAA competition. She emphasizes prioritizing golf and studies over partying, approaching college with a serious work ethic and early rounds that reflect her blend of athletic pedigree and influencer background.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.9M views · Sep 9, 2026

Myla Federer, Cruz Hewitt Fuel US Open Rumors — Sep 3, 2026Cruz Hewitt and Myla Federer were seen together at the US Open, sparking romance speculation even as family members have not confirmed any relationship. Their repeated appearances with the Federer and Hewitt families—set against their shared tennis backgrounds and past outings at the Australian Open and Wimbledon—keep attention on a potential romance while framing it as a close friendship for now.

IJRBirth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.Rich McCormick · 5 min · 10h

ICE Vetting Under Scrutiny After Whistleblower Report — Sep 3, 2026An ICE whistleblower alleges that during a Trump-era recruitment surge the agency lowered vetting standards and offered jobs before completing background checks, potentially risking national security, with the DHS Office of Inspector General examining the claims. Multiple outlets highlighted concerns about rushed hiring, training deficiencies, and related procedural complaints connected to the agency's recruitment push.

Nicole Hardy Background checks exist for a reason. Skipping them to hit a recruitment quota is how you end up with bad actors wearing a badge.

RankingBest Republican Presidents RankedRepublican presidents have led the United States through civil war, industrial growth, world wars, and economic booms and busts. Their records reveal sharp differences in how they handled national crises and shaped long-term institutions. Vote for your top choice below.750 votes · 18 candidates

Luka Doncic in Slovenia — Sep 4, 2026Kevon Looney, the Lakers’ new backup center, lauded Luka Doncic after the team’s Slovenia minicamp funded by Doncic, saying the trip revealed his background and leadership and that the group is ready to run through a wall for him. The event drew commentary from ABA League figures, including Luka’s father, who noted the league’s rising quality and investment and highlighted Ilirija’s focus on developing young players while supporting the Lakers’ Slovenia trip.

Danbury Council Allows Noncitizens to Apply as PolicePolitics — Sep 3, 2026Danbury, Connecticut's 18-2 city council vote allows noncitizens, including permanent residents and DACA recipients, to apply for police jobs while retaining the same rigorous background checks and training; supporters say the policy welcomes immigrants and expands the applicant pool, while critics warn about entrusting policing powers to noncitizens. The move is framed as part of a broader trend in Democrat-led cities following recent ICE raids.

Maple Leafs sign former first-round pick Brendan Brisson to battle for roster spot — Sep 4, 2026Toronto Maple Leafs sign Brendan Brisson to a one-year deal, adding a former first-round pick to a heavily reshaped forward group. Brisson split last season between the Rangers and Hartford, contributing 37 points in 66 AHL games with limited NHL action, and brings a background that includes a Vegas-Detroit draft history, Michigan milestones, and Olympic experience.

Priya Raman Low-risk, low-cost depth signing. If he can find another gear at camp this is a nice bottom-six flier for Toronto.

Democrats Introduce Gun Control Legislation in CongressReporting — Mar 2, 2021Congressional Democrats reintroduced legislation Tuesday to expand federal background checks on all gun sales. The Background Check Expansion Act would require unlicensed or private sellers to conduct a background check…

On X · @narendramodiPM Modi shares group photo with BRICS leaders at New Delhi summit, hails “growing strength” of the groupingModi posted from the BRICS Summit highlighting expanding global resonance and cooperation. Reaction is heavily one-sided supportive with official amplification and nationalist praise; critical voices are minimal and low-engagement.681 likes · 7m

Record Number of Firearm Background Checks Initiated in March, FBI Report ShowsReporting — Apr 2, 2020Coronavirus cases are not the only thing that has been on the rise over the past month. A record-breaking number of firearm background checks were initiated in March through the National Instant Criminal Background…

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.6M views · Sep 11, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Biden ATF Rule Expanding Gun Background ChecksReporting — May 24, 2024A federal judge temporarily blocked a background check rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Sunday night. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the rule covering background…

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

Manhunt continues after Swiss rave shooting in Aarau — Aug 30, 2026A deadly shooting at a techno rave in Aarau left a 22-year-old Italian woman dead and five others injured, with a large manhunt underway as police investigate the background and possible motives, including terrorism. Authorities later reported the arrest of a 43-year-old Swiss man tied to the incident, as the investigation continues.

Police Claim To Nab ICE Background Checker In Prostitution Sting, DHS Says Not So Fast — Feb 11, 2026The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied Wednesday an individual arrested during a prostitution sting operation in Bloomington, Minnesota worked as a background checker for Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

House Set To Vote on Bills To Expand Gun Background ChecksReporting — Mar 8, 2021The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on a pair of bills to expand background checks before gun purchases, two years after a similar House effort failed to make it through the Senate. The House…

Daily Caller News FoundationBirth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.American citizenship should never be for sale. Right now, it is.10h · 1 reads

Dem Senator Alleges the FBI Conducted a ‘Fake’ Background Investigation of KavanaughReporting — Mar 16, 2021Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D- R.I.) is suggesting the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) background investigation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh appears to have been “politically-constrained and perhaps…

QuizWhat's your pet energy?At home, with your guard down, you are an animal. Twelve questions to determine which one.3 min · today's quiz

Video: Dem Congressional Staffer Thinks His Boss is ‘Lying’ About Her Record, Like SantosReporting — May 13, 2023A Project Veritas video shows a staff member for a Democratic member of Congress saying he thinks his boss has been lying about her background. Fabricated backgrounds have become a hot issue amid the scandal surrounding…

Blue State Governor Suffers Legal Defeat Over Gun Background Checks — Jun 4, 2026A Virginia judge reaffirmed an injunction blocking the state’s “universal background check” law Wednesday, days after pro-Second Amendment groups sought to hold state officials in contempt when they started enforcing…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 265.9K views · Sep 11, 2026

Sound of Harvest 2026 blends ancient Silk Road music with global traditions — Aug 31, 2026The Chinese Musicians Association of North America presents Sound of Harvest 2026, its cross-cultural concert series, on September 12 at Rutgers University and September 13 at Montclair State University, bringing together diverse traditions from China, Japan, West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The program highlights pieces such as Riffs and Flow inspired by Dunhuang pipa notation and Tan Dun’s Desert of Sorrow, emphasizing interactive exchanges across musical backgrounds.

U.S. Judge Blocks California Law That Required Background Checks to Buy AmmunitionReporting — Apr 24, 2020A U.S. federal judge has blocked a California law that required background checks for people buying ammunition, saying it violated the constitutional right to bear arms. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego…

IJRAnthropic CEO Urges Industry To Pace Itself Following String Of Runaway, Close-Call IncidentsSpencer Lombardo · 5 min · 10h

Obama Implores Americans To Not Become Cynical About VotingReporting — Aug 20, 2020Former President Barack Obama (D) is encouraging Americans of all backgrounds to not give up on American democracy. “This president and those in power – those who benefit from keeping things the way they are – they are…

Cracker Barrel Board Member Part Of Controversy Has Resigned — Nov 25, 2025Cracker Barrel’s board of directors is down one member after a shakeup during its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. The company announced that Gilbert Dávila, an independent director with a background in…

Melania Trump Delivers White House Speech — Apr 13, 2026The TV was on in the background, nothing unusual, and then suddenly there was a live shot from the White House. Melania Trump stepped up and began reading a prepared statement. That alone isn’t especially rare. What…

NBC Report Tries to Attack Trump, Just Shows How Panicked the Establishment Really IsOpinion — Jan 16, 2024Many people believe the deep state is a faceless, dangerous organization that is orchestrating the downfall of the United States from the background. If there is any truth to this characterization at all, I must believe…

Miranda Hope goes Instagram official with Kaleb Winterburn — Aug 24, 2026Miranda Hope publicly confirmed her romance with Kaleb Winterburn on August 23, sharing summer photos that show them embracing in a lake and kissing on a boat, with Kaleb also posting related clips in the days around. The coverage notes Kaleb’s Montana-based influencer background with the Montana Boyz, while highlighting Hope’s ongoing co-parenting with ex-husband Chase McWhorter after their 2024 divorce, a storyline followed by multiple outlets.

On X · @ShiinaBRFortnite Leak Points to One Piece Collaboration Arriving This YearLeak from Rocket League files suggests Fortnite x One Piece crossover as mini-season later this year. Reactions are mostly excited and supportive among fans, with 65-75% positive share and smaller skeptical pushback on fatigue or doubt.895 likes · 8m

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6M views · Sep 10, 2026