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+4 Maya Lindstrom Rural connectivity in Africa is a solid niche business, hope the listing cleanup lets them focus on actually growing operations instead of paperwork.IJR Cheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All Costs Alexander Gray · 5 min · 2h
On X · @LSUfootball LSU Football Posts Ironic “It Never Rains in Death Valley” Slogan Amid Heavy Rain Delay for Clemson Game The official @LSUfootball account posted the longstanding Tiger Stadium motto “It Never Rains in Death Valley” alongside a photo, just as a thunderstorm and lightning forced an indefinite weather delay for the LSU vs. Clemson matchup on Sept. 5, 2026. The lighthearted, self-aware jab at the famous (and frequently debunked) claim quickly drew attention from fans and observers because of the obvious irony while rain poured into the stadium, student sections sang “Purple Rain,” and the game start was postponed. It is circulating as classic college-football meme content tied to the high-profile season opener. 627 likes · 14m +7 California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study Finds Business — Aug 28, 2026 A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors. +2 Daily Caller News Foundation Cheap Chinese ‘Surveillance Machines’ Cannot Flood US Car Market At All Costs When China was granted most favored nation status in 1997 and allowed into the World Trade Organization in 2001, the American people were promised such moves would lead to China becoming more democratic and peaceful, provide protections against theft of intellectual property, result in America manufacturing and exporting more goods to China, and there would be no loss of domestic manufacturing. Of 2h · 2 reads IJR What Happens With The US-Venezuela Oil Deal After 2028? David Blackmon · 5 min · 2h Peter Cullen, Iconic Optimus Prime Voice, Dies at 85 x/peter-cullen — Aug 27, 2026 Peter Cullen, the 85-year-old Canadian voice actor best known as Optimus Prime, died at his Los Angeles home with the cause of death not disclosed, and his family asked fans to honor his legacy by showing compassion and leadership. Tributes note his four-decade tenure voicing Optimus Prime across animation, live-action films, and video games, along with other iconic roles such as Eeyore and Predator sounds, and his recognition including a 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame induction and a 2023 Lifetime Achievement Emmy. +66 On X · @Vol_Football Tennessee Football Posts Cryptic “All Taking. No Giving.” After Season-Opening Win The official @Vol_Football account posted “all taking. no giving.” alongside a photo after the Volunteers’ 2026 season opener victory over Furman. The caption nods to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” lyrics, celebrating a dominant performance. It is trending among Vols fans due to the local-culture reference and strong start (1-0). 646 likes · 15m