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in Nepal
Given the scale of the Bhote Koshi flood disaster, what should be Nepal's top priority: disaster response now, or long-term flood infrastructure reform?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Aug 28, 2026
in Minnesota
What accountability measures—state or federal—would actually prevent fraud at this scale, and why have existing oversight systems failed to catch it sooner?
— Jared Kim
Jared Kim · Aug 14, 2026
Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say
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Colorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.
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Jared Kim
Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.
Oklahoma Coach's Career Ends Over Single Word He Read Aloud from Slacking Player's iPad
Opinion
— Aug 9, 2022
Veteran college football coach Cale Gundy resigned Sunday night after admitting to reading a “shameful” word from a player’s iPad. While one of Gundy’s former players decried the decision, his current boss said the…
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Hungary and Bulgaria retail sales surge as Italy, Germany decline
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— Sep 4, 2026
Hungary posted stronger July retail activity with 4.9% annual growth driven by food and non-food sectors and a sharp rebound in fuel sales, even as investment remains weak and consumer momentum could shift toward services; overall consumption is seen as a key driver for 2026. Bulgaria meanwhile recorded a 5.6% year‑on‑year rise in July retail trade volume, with sustained high annual gains across months and positive calendar-adjusted growth for the EU and euro area.
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Sam Okafor
Meanwhile Germany and Italy can't buy a break in retail. Something structural going on there, not just one bad month.
Caledonia lifts Blanket Mine resources 22%
Business
— Aug 28, 2026
Caledonia Mining reports a 22% rise in Blanket Mine's underground measured and indicated resources to 2.178 million ounces, with additional surface oxide and sulphide resources boosting near-term output and underpinning a revised life-of-mine plan. Separately, the company announces a maiden NI 43-101-compliant resource at Motapa of 379,000 ounces in measured and indicated and 131,000 ounces inferred, and notes Bilboes is nearby with first gold expected around 2028, supporting broader exploration value.
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China Charges Back Into The Oil Market As Hormuz Chaos Sends Crude Toward $110
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 4h
Phillies place Caleb Kilian on 15-day IL
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— Aug 10, 2026
Phillies right-hander Caleb Kilian was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique, sidelining him after he joined Philadelphia at the trade deadline. The club recalled Chase Shugart to take his spot, as Kilian’s absence adds to a tired bullpen following the late-de July additions.
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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.
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The Calendar Says ‘Peace.’ Northern Nigeria Says Otherwise.
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— Jul 31, 2026
August is a big month for peace. At least on the calendar.
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SC to Lead 2028 Democratic Calendar Remains First
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Democrats are moving to overhaul the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the lead and prioritizing more diverse early states such as Nevada and South Carolina to reflect the party’s coalition. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will debate and potentially vote on the early-window lineup in coming days, with final approval expected at the August meeting, as races for momentum and coalition-building hinge on which states vote first.
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Democrats eye August vote on 2028 primary calendar
Politics
— Jul 19, 2026
The Democratic Party is poised to finalize the 2028 primary calendar this week to address past chaos and broaden early-state representation as South Carolina seeks to remain first in line, while polling suggests Democrats face a slimmer path to a House majority and several Michigan candidates have dropped out, reshaping August primary contests. Analysts warn the 2028 presidential primary could be make-or-break for the party’s direction, highlighting high-stakes internal dynamics between moderates and progressives.
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Federal Court Removed Trump’s DC Trial From The Calendar
Reporting
— Feb 2, 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s election interference trial no longer appears on the public calendar for the federal district court in Washington, D.C. The precise date the trial was removed is unclear, though a federal…
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Atlanta Braves Announce Comeback Win Over Cubs
The official @Braves account posted “Put a W in the books! #BravesCountry” along with a photo after a victory. The post is trending due to the team’s 39th comeback of the season (rallying from a 3-0 deficit via two-run homers by Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Drake Baldwin), which dropped their NL East magic number to 5 with 10 games left and came alongside a Phillies loss.
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WILL SELLERS: It’s Time To Remember That January 6 Is Not About Rioters
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— Jan 5, 2025
The Christian church calendar has for centuries noted that January 6 is Epiphany. On the political calendar, every four years, after the presidential election, Jan. 6 is the day appointed to tally the votes of the…
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Jack Smith’s Prosecution of Trump Abruptly Removed From Court Docket in Surprise Twist
Reporting
— Feb 2, 2024
The public calendar of the Washington, D.C., federal court system no longer shows a date for former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges related to the events of Jan. 6, 2020. The calendar had previously shown a…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side
Division Champions Panthers, Bears Seek Progress
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The Carolina Panthers, buoyed by Bryce Young’s continued development and a strengthened supporting cast, are aiming to build on last season’s playoff push with more decisive leadership and a retooled offense. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears and Panthers, linked by the 2023 draft swap that brought Young to Carolina, prepare for a Week 1 showdown in 2026 that pits Young’s progress against Caleb Williams’ burgeoning stardom, underscoring how the trade reshaped both franchises.
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Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations
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The five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.
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MLS Sets Records With $370 Million Spent and $218 Million Earned on Transfers
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MLS posted a record-breaking 2026 transfer window, with spending around $370 million across two windows and substantial outbound revenue, while a cash-for-player rule and a shift toward younger players helped drive activity and versatility in spending. The season also highlighted growing investments across the league, including a strong summer window that pushed total expenditures higher and signaled ongoing calendar alignment and development strategies to sustain growth.
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Rachel Meyers
MLS spending that much on transfers shows real growth, but smaller clubs might struggle to compete long term.
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The Conservative Desk
Senate advances bill to restore order in college sports
A 74-24 cloture vote moves the Protect College Sports Act forward, aiming to replace state-by-state NIL chaos with national rules that protect scholarships, women’s sports, and program viability.
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Seiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel Stadium
Travel
— Sep 1, 2026
South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.
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Every sorting quiz gives you one of four houses. Ours invents a house that exists only for you — crest, motto, and all.
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NYFW plans American heritage brand revival
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— Sep 1, 2026
New York Fashion Week is emphasizing American heritage brands such as Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Tommy Hilfiger, with younger shoppers driving growth even as luxury markets face softness in Europe and the Middle East. The official schedule also highlights a broader designer lineup, including Indigenous NYFW showcases through INYFW listed on the CFDA calendar.
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Irish Golf Events Draw 50 Professional Teams
Politics
— Sep 3, 2026
In Ireland, Ballyneety and Newcastle West hosted major events, with Dolores Curtin celebrated at Ballyneety and David Higgins winning the 2026 Dussmann-STS Pro-Am at Newcastle West. Golf Care launches Masters Mania offering 30% off first-year golf insurance plus perks, Tour Edge unveils Exotics Milled Wedge Series with TriGrind sole and multiple bounce profiles for September 14, 2026, and NE Florida seniors report results at St. Johns Golf and Country Club alongside a calendar of upcoming events.
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Eucharistic Unity in Love
Good News
— Sep 4, 2026
A Catholic-focused set of pieces highlights devotion and liturgy: from a Rosary meditation and veneration of Eucharistic adoration by contemplative nuns to reflections on Father’s Day, family life, and societal issues, as well as a detailed reading of the Passover as part of the liturgical calendar. It also features a scholarly redefinition of liturgical theology that centers on the Paschal Mystery and Jesus’ leitourgia, proposing a new ecumenical methodology for studying worship.
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Football, hockey and volleyball headline this week's regional sports calendar
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— Sep 6, 2026
This collection highlights upcoming sports schedules and analysis: CFL and Canada West football, WHL pre-season and related university games, plus Toronto Tempo’s World Cup-related scheduling, alongside Kansas football thoughts on KU and Missouri’s early-season form. It also covers local news previews and community events in the Midwest and Colorado, including school rivalries and a busy slate of concerts and activities.
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Chris Dalton
Busy week ahead, glad WHL pre-season games are finally back on the calendar.
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Mortgage Rates Rocket Above 7% Just Months After Falling Below 6%
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 5h
Markets See Stock Splits, Upgrades, Rebalancing
Finance
— Sep 4, 2026
"Upcoming stock splits are on the calendar for the week, including White River Bancshares, highlighting how splits can reflect different company trajectories even when price levels differ. In August, markets saw mixed highs and earnings-driven moves across the US, UK, and Vietnam, with notable gainers like Moderna and Palantir, a shift in foreign investor flows in Vietnam, and a rush of momentum signals in sub-$10 stocks, alongside fresh Zacks Rank updates signaling some underperformers.
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SaaSCity's virtual city tops 1,400 listings as available plots shrink
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— Sep 1, 2026
SaaSCity, a Warsaw-based software-discovery platform that renders each listed product as a building on a 60-by-60 isometric city map, has surpassed 1,400 listed software products with 1,292 of 3,600 plots claimed, and releases new products in weekly batches. The project combines a gamified directory, a weekly launch calendar for startups and AI tools, and a public research database, drawing a contemporary parallel to the Million Dollar Homepage’s pixel-selling concept but tied to active product listings.
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Dana Whitfield
Feels like the Million Dollar Homepage got a functional upgrade instead of just being a novelty ad grid.
Waldschmidt Walk-Off Lifts D-backs Past Cubs
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— Aug 26, 2026
Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a walk-off two-run homer as a pinch hitter in the ninth to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Chicago Cubs, making him the first rookie to hit two walk-off homers while trailing in the same calendar month. The win capped a four-run rally and highlighted the D-backs’ season of dramatic comebacks, with Waldschmidt’s late heroics following an earlier walk-off against the Dodgers and contributing to a broader momentum for the club.
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Paradigm Capital Expands Portfolio Across Multiple Stocks
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— Aug 25, 2026
Paradigm Capital Management NY disclosed new positions in five companies during the second quarter—Carpenter Technology, Mid-America Apartment Communities, Caleres, MasterBrand, and Renasant—holding multi-million-dollar stakes across diverse sectors. The reports note broad institutional activity alongside Paradigm’s moves, highlighting ongoing hedge-fund repositioning in the period.
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Central Kentucky Cider Event Plans 10% for Literacy
Lifestyle
— Aug 21, 2026
Across five communities, residents can look forward to charity-driven and family-friendly events—from literacy fundraisers and Free Book Friday to voter-empowerment activities—along with a slate of festivals, performances, and kid-friendly attractions like bugs, bounce houses, and outdoor cinema. The calendar also features community meetings, commemorations, and cultural celebrations spanning Michigan, Kentucky, Delaware, and Washington state, underscoring a busy period with events for all ages.
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Milwaukee Brewers Clinch NL Central Division Title for Fourth Straight Season
The official @Brewers account posted a celebratory announcement that the team has won the NL Central championship for the fourth consecutive year, accompanied by an image. It is trending because it marks a historic streak (the first four-peat in the division since its 1994 creation), comes amid a late-season clinch (tied to results involving the Cubs and others), and has drawn strong engagement from Milwaukee fans, local media, affiliate teams, and cross-sport accounts, plus the usual rivalry banter.
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