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Pro-Gun Demonstration Set for Virginia Capital in Wake of Capitol Siege
Reporting
— Jan 18, 2021
Gun rights activists will converge on the Virginia state capital on Monday for an annual demonstration that falls at an especially tense time this year, after the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol and two days before the…
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DSS Halts Proposed Offering, Evaluates Capital Alternatives
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— Sep 4, 2026
DSS, Inc. has been actively pursuing capital-raising via common stock offerings, with initial plans to sell shares to fund general corporate needs prompting a market reaction and concerns about dilution. Subsequently, the company indicated it would not proceed under its shelf registration due to capacity constraints, while another release announced a new public offering launch, underscoring ongoing efforts to access capital amid mixed signals to investors.
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Nicole Hardy
The back-and-forth on this offering is exactly why retail investors get whiplash. Pick a lane, DSS.
Obama Points To Trump as Person To Blame for US Capitol Violence
Reporting
— Jan 7, 2021
Violence broke out at the U.S. Capitol, and former President Barack Obama is placing the blame squarely on the “sitting president.” Touching on the violent protests that broke out in the nation’s capital on Wednesday…
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 9.1M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Standard Life's operating profit surges 25% despite £179m statutory loss
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Standard Life reported stronger-than-expected half-year results, with IFRS adjusted operating profit up 25% to £563m, while posting a £179m loss driven largely by planned investment spend; the group says it remains on track to deliver its 2026 targets and cites momentum across pensions, savings and capital-light businesses. The company also flagged the £2bn acquisition of Aegon UK and a UK pension risk transfer partnership as key catalysts for growth and enhanced cash generation, underpinning its upbeat outlook despite the H1 loss.
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Dana Whitfield
The Aegon deal is the real story here - if that integration goes smoothly it could actually justify some of this optimism.
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DCNF Reporter Dylan Kresak Details Unreported Ties Of Former Two-Time Cabinet Secretary Elaine Chao To Chinese Government
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 42m
Intel Raises Stock Offering to Up to $20B
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— Aug 10, 2026
Intel plans a roughly $15 billion underwritten public stock offering to fund AI and advanced manufacturing expansion, with a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional $2.25 billion in shares. The move highlights the capital-intensive push in AI chipmaking, ongoing turnaround efforts, and potential dilution concerns for existing shareholders amid government and industry investments in domestic semiconductor capacity.
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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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Big Cash Wave Ahead for Trump Accounts
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— Jul 28, 2026
Support for the Trump Accounts program continues to grow, with one prominent venture capitalist predicting that private-sector contributions could reach another $100 billion over the next year. Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, said he believes businesses, investors, and philanthropists will continue pouring money into the investment accounts established for eligible American children, […]
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Intel Beats Estimates on AI-Driven Demand, Foundry Growth
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— Jul 23, 2026
Intel said it expects Q3 revenue of $15.8–$16.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.38, signaling confidence from AI-driven demand for its data-center CPUs and XPUs, after Q2 sales rose 25% and margins beat estimates. The company also raised its capital-expenditure guidance to about $20 billion for the year and plans higher spending next year to expand manufacturing capacity and related infrastructure, supported by long-term customer agreements.
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Digital Realty Reports Q2 Earnings Beat, Guidance Up
Business
— Jul 23, 2026
Digital Realty Trust posted robust Q2 2026 results with about $1.9 billion in revenue, marking 18% sequential and 29% year-over-year growth driven by data-center developments and interconnection initiatives, alongside strategic moves such as a $9 billion Columbia Capital-related acquisition. Management raised full-year guidance and Core FFO per share to approximately $8.15–$8.20, with stronger EBITDA and AFFO outlooks amid sustained demand, while maintaining a manageable leverage profile despite competitive pressures.
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TotalEnergies Posts Robust H1 2026 Results
Business
— Jul 19, 2026
TotalEnergies’ earnings and cash flow remained robust across 2024 and 2025, underpinning a continued focus on shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks while funding ongoing upstream and energy-transition investments. Production and operating metrics stayed around 2.4 million boe/d in 2025, with strong LNG, refining, and power segments supporting cash generation and a disciplined capital-spending program to balance growth with returns.
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Buccaneers Rookie Josiah Trotter Returns Joe Burrow Interception for Touchdown
The official Tampa Bay Buccaneers account posted a highlight video of linebacker Josiah Trotter (a 2026 second-round pick) intercepting Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and returning it for a touchdown. The post is trending due to the excitement of a rookie pick-six against a star QB during a live NFL game, generating buzz among fans for the momentum swing and Trotter’s early impact (he also recorded a sack).
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GameSquare’s July 2026 Buyback Surpasses 1 Million Shares
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— Jul 23, 2026
GameSquare Holdings repurchased over 1 million shares in July 2026 at about $0.38 per share, leaving roughly $10.9 million under an expanded buyback authorization; since October 2025 it has bought back over 8.8 million shares for about $4.1 million on average $0.46, signaling an aggressive capital-return strategy. CEO Justin Kenna said the shares trade at a significant discount to the company's intrinsic value and the company will continue opportunistic buybacks supported by a strong balance sheet, including funds from ETH sales.
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A tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #Shorts
DistantMoments · 4M views · Sep 11, 2026
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Intel foundry lands first named external customer Fortinet
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— Jul 21, 2026
Intel secures Fortinet as its first named external silicon customer for a security-focused ASIC, the Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6), to be manufactured on the Intel 4 process, highlighting a strategic shift toward external foundry work and potential chiplet-based design for security workloads. Details on production timelines and specifications remain forthcoming, underscoring a broader push to justify capital-expenditure in domestic fabs and expand collaboration with cybersecurity partners.
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VS Battle
Soccer vs American Football
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side
This Isn’t Free Market Capitalism. It’s Diet Fascism
Opinion
— Jul 19, 2026
I am a free market capitalist. I want less government. I want less taxes and regulations.
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Meet The Tech Moguls Flocking To Trump’s Banner
Reporting
— Jun 8, 2024
Big names in the cryptocurrency and venture capital worlds, some of whom are former Democratic donors, are throwing their support behind former President Donald Trump. Venture capitalists David Sacks and Chamath…
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Absurd: Jan. 6 Committee Probes DC Hotel It Claims Hosted Seditious ‘War Room’ Ahead of Capital Riot
Opinion
— Jan 3, 2022
Back in August, Reuters reported that, according to four current and former law enforcement officials, the FBI had “found scant evidence” that the Jan. 6 Capitol incursion was caused by a coordinated group of supporters…
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DCNF Reporter Dylan Kresak Details Unreported Ties Of Former Two-Time Cabinet Secretary Elaine Chao To Chinese Government
Daily Caller News Foundation reporter Dylan Kresak, during a Saturday appearance on "America Right Now," detailed a former cabinet secretary's previously unreported ties to the Chinese government.
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Report: Biden's $6 Trillion Budget Calls for Controversial Retroactive Tax Increase Despite Warnings from Experts
Reporting
— May 28, 2021
President Joe Biden’s expected $6 trillion budget proposal calls for a controversial retroactive tax increase because it assumes his proposed capital-gains tax rate increase took effect in late April. Two people…
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Quiz
What's your pet energy?
At home, with your guard down, you are an animal. Twelve questions to determine which one.
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US State Capitals See Few Protesters After Bracing for Violent Demonstrations
Reporting
— Jan 17, 2021
A heavy presence of law enforcement officers guarded state capitol grounds across the United States on Sunday in preparation for protests that so far have drawn only a small number of Trump supporters who believe the…
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FBI Warned of the Potential for Violence Before Rioters Stormed the US Capitol: Report
Reporting
— Jan 12, 2021
Officials in Washington, D.C., reportedly received a warning from an FBI office in Virginia that violent extremists were planning to travel to the nation’s capital to commit acts of violence and “war.” The Washington…
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Saii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)
SaiiKayVEVO · 60.7K views · Sep 9, 2026
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H.I.G. Capital taps former Blackstone executive to lead Asia expansion
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— Sep 1, 2026
H.I.G. Capital has named Younghee Choi as Head of Asia in its Capital Formation Group, based in Hong Kong, to lead fundraising and investor relationships across the region and broaden its Asian limited partner base. A former Blackstone senior executive with 15+ years in capital formation, Choi will help connect Asian investors with H.I.G.’s private equity, credit and real assets platforms as the firm manages about $75 billion in capital and supports over 400 portfolio companies.
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Derek Foss
Curious how much of that $75B in AUM is actually deployed vs dry powder waiting for better entry points.
Acting Capitol Police Chief Apologizes for the Department Failing To Prepare for Capitol Riot
Reporting
— Jan 26, 2021
The acting head of the Capitol Police is apologizing for the department’s failure to adequately prepare for protests on January 6, where rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. In a statement, Acting Capitol Police Chief…
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If That Grocery Store Receipt Was Already Making Your Eyes Water … Just Wait
Paris Apodaca · 6 min · 5h
Multiple Buildings Evacuated Amid ‘Active Bomb Threat’ Near US Capitol
Reporting
— Aug 19, 2021
The Library of Congress and three Capitol office buildings have been evacuated after a report of a suspicious truck and an active bomb threat search, according to Capitol Police. U.S. Capitol Police sent a media alert…
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Police Warn of Possible Bid By Militia Group To Attack US Capitol
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2021
The U.S. Capitol Police department has obtained intelligence pointing to a possible plot to “breach the Capitol by an unidentified militia group” on Thursday, the agency said on Wednesday. The Capitol Police statement…
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Former Capitol Hill Police Chief Regrets Resigning After Capitol Riot
Reporting
— Feb 23, 2021
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund says he regrets his decision to resign his post after a mob of violent Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. On Tuesday, Sund was asked during a Senate hearing on…
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U.S. States Ranked by Auto Repair Shop Density
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Across multiple state snapshots, California houses the most auto repair shops overall (20,998) but per-capita density varies widely by state, with Idaho ranking eighth in per-capita shops and Hawaii ranking near the bottom in per-capita terms. The national picture from the BLS-backed data shows 176,403 automotive repair and maintenance establishments in Q4 2025, and highlights that sparsely populated, car-reliant states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana tend to have high shop density relative to their populations due to driving needs.
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Rachel Meyers
Wyoming and South Dakota topping the density list tracks with how far apart towns are and how much folks drive out there.
Guillotine Found; Man Arrested Near Capitol Complex
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— Aug 25, 2026
A California man, Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after authorities found a guillotine in the bed of his pickup parked illegally on East Capitol Street; he was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and investigators are probing why he traveled to Washington, D.C. from California.
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On X · @BlueJays
Blue Jays Celebrate George Springer Home Run That Gives Toronto the Lead
The official @BlueJays account posted a video clip of George Springer’s home run with the caption “4 the lead! #SpringerDinger”, marking his solo shot that put the team ahead in the 5th inning. It is circulating among fans because it is a live in-game highlight during a multi-homer stretch, generating excitement in a Blue Jays home game at Rogers Centre.
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A 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 Years
SmartHER News · 7M views · Sep 10, 2026
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