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Tennessee bans history books so kids can focus on making it with AR-15s — 11hMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

UK Manufacturing Order Books Hit Strongest Since 2023 — 4dCBI total order books balance rose to -9 from -25 in September, the strongest since July 2023 and up 36 points in two months, a survey record.

Marcus Bell Hope this means more hiring soon as the jump in two months looks like real recovery.

Charles Spencer says he was gaslit by a king over Diana book — 5d

Russian Strikes Destroy 13 Million Books, Threaten Industry — 5dRussian strikes destroyed more than 13 million books in Ukraine over two months—about one-third of annual print output—including 8 million at a Kharkiv warehouse hit Aug. 1.

Dana Whitfield This loss of 13 million books will set Ukrainian publishing back for years.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained after California traffic stop — 2dPassenger Jonathan Taylor Thomas was booked for suspected felony resisting after a 12:30 a.m. Westlake Village DUI stop, then released; sources say he left the car against orders.

Maya Lindstrom Leaving the car against police orders during a DUI stop was a dumb move no matter who was driving.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Twenty farms across U.S. and Canada add Dolly Parton corn mazes — 1dStewart Farms in South Carolina is among 20 North American farms featuring Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes this fall, with part of the proceeds supporting her Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children. The tribute was planned before Parton’s death and runs from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Hints at 2028 Presidential Run — 3dKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, promoting a new book about faith and public service, criticized the use of Christianity to divide people and condemned President Donald Trump’s “us versus them” politics. He has not announced another campaign, but said he is no longer sure his 2023 reelection was his last race and will consider his political future after completing his work as governor and Democratic Governors Association chair.

Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

15 books real people say completely changed the way they see the worldGood News — Sep 7, 2026A Reddit user asked for books that rewired their thinking and habits, prompting dozens to share specific titles and the exact shifts those books created.

Dr. David Crean Book Guides Biopharma Leaders on Commercialization — Sep 18, 2026A new book, Dual Fluency: Bridging Science, Capital, and Governance in Life Sciences by Dr. David H. Crean, offers a practical blueprint for biopharma to move from discovery to commercialization by focusing on three core translations—Data to Capital, Discovery to Deal, and Bench to Boardroom—along with Capital Stack Optimization. Aimed at scientist-founders, pre-commercial CEOs, BD executives, and investors, the work promises actionable risk-reduction insights and will be available on Amazon and major bookstores through Cardiff Advisory LLC.

Jared Kim This book seems helpful for scientist founders who struggle turning research into actual funding and governance plans.

Salman Rushdie named 2026 recipient of National Book Foundation medal — Sep 10, 2026Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2026, to be presented at the 77th National Book Awards in New York on November 18 with Kiran Desai as presenter. As the 39th recipient and only the fourth born outside the United States, the honor underscores his five-decade literary career and his status as a U.S. citizen who identifies as an immigrant writer whose work traverses borders.

Derek Foss Rushdie deserves this for his fearless writing that has connected so many readers across borders over decades.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Boeing Still Waiting on GE9X Seal Fix for 777X Certification — Sep 16, 2026Boeing has booked roughly $15 billion in 777X charges, including a $4.9 billion late-2025 write-down, and still awaits a GE mid-seal fix ahead of planned 2027 delivery.

Tom Gallagher Boeing's 2027 delivery target feels optimistic when ETOPS testing is stalled over a basic engine part issue.

GoDaddy faces proposed class action over alleged investor misstatements — 5dMultiple securities-fraud lawsuits allege GoDaddy misled investors about its customer-growth strategy, promoting short-term contracts while hiding a decelerating bookings growth, tied to a class period from September 3, 2025, to February 24, 2026. Investors may pursue lead-plaintiff status or join the class, with deadlines in October 2026 as authorities move the cases forward.

Batemans Bay Club Plans 24-Hour Batting MarathonSports — Sep 19, 2026Baseball riders of 2026 are showcased by Mark DeRosa’s list of hitters who reached the next level, while fans consult batter-vs-pitcher stats to gauge daily matchups and their impact on game strategy. From Tokyo’s batting cages to a new book examining baseball superstition and lore, the sport’s technology, culture, and rituals continue to shape both performance and fandom.

‘The Shack’ co-creator addresses universalism, theological criticism ahead of ‘unplanned sequel’ bookGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

Gruffalo Granny Launches Worldwide After 20-Year WaitEntertainment — Sep 10, 2026The Gruffalo Granny, the long-awaited third Gruffalo book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is published worldwide on September 12, 2026 with the Luxembourgish edition released simultaneously and kept under tight secrecy during development. The book, two decades in the making and dedicated to Donaldson’s late husband, extends the series’ global success and highlights the authors’ largely autonomous collaboration.

Canadian Retailers Expand Stores, Products, Digital StrategiesLifestyle — Sep 18, 2026Empire Company Limited is advancing its online grocery strategy by combining Voilà delivery with third‑party platforms to speed growth while improving cost efficiency, leveraging integrated customer data and loyalty programs. Flight Centre Canada is expanding its footprint with two new stores in Toronto and North Vancouver, pairing face-to-face travel advice with digital booking options.

New Book Set to Chronicle U2’s First Gig — Sep 9, 2026A new book, Becoming U2, revisits the 1978 Limerick battle of the bands that marked U2’s first public performance under the name and helped catalyze their rise. Separately, U2’s chart legacy endures with 34 Hot 100 entries and multiple No. 1s, while the band projects a forthcoming album in 2026 along with new EPs and UK chart activity, including a Pogues cover climbing digital-sales charts.

Christian Actor Kirk Cameron Takes on Woke Book Giant to Fight Harmful, Sexualized Books in SchoolsOpinion — Nov 18, 2023A move is afoot to form an alternative after venerable children’s book company Scholastic reversed itself and announced it would force schools to accept child grooming and transgender books in its sponsored book fairs…

Samsung unveils budget-friendly Galaxy Book 6 laptop priced at $799 — Sep 1, 2026

Chris Dalton hours sounds great on paper but real world use always cuts that down by a third at least, still impressive if true.

Lac Knife Project Included in Canada Investment Summit Deal Book — Sep 10, 2026Focus Graphite will attend the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto, with its Lac Knife Graphite Project included in the investment deal book, positioning it for engagement with global investors as Canada aims to catalyze C$1 trillion in five years. The Lac Knife project is high-grade and feasibility-stage with strong economics, though the 2023 study did not include the CTM ITC credit; applying a 30% refundable tax credit could materially improve upfront capital economics.

Chris Dalton The 2023 study missed the refundable credit which could cut upfront costs a lot if they rerun the numbers.

Major Book Publishers Sue Red State Over Law Keeping Sexually-Explicit Books Out Of Schools — Aug 29, 2024A host of book publishers and authors are suing Florida over a law passed last year that cracks down on sexually explicit books in school libraries. Over a dozen major publishers and authors joined together to file the…

Study: Book Censorship Hit New Highs in 2023Reporting — Mar 15, 2024There were more books “targeted for censorship” in the United States in 2023 than before, according to a study released Thursday from the American Library Association. Politico reported there were 4,240 books in both…

Biden Called Harris a ‘Work in Progress,’ Book ClaimsReporting — Dec 21, 2022President Joe Biden expressed his frustration with Vice President Kamala Harris during the first months of their administration, according to a book. Politico obtained an excerpt of an upcoming book about Biden’s…