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St. Helena Discovers Relics of the True CrossGood News — FROM 326Empress mother travels to Jerusalem and identifies the cross of Christ.

Tariff dispute weighs on US-Canada cross-border ties5 sources — 4d

St. Paul of the Cross Founds PassionistsGood News — FROM 1720Mystic emphasizes Christ's sufferings.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026

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St. Helena Discovers True CrossGood News — FROM 326Empress mother finds relic of crucifixion.

Radegund Founds Holy Cross AbbeyGood News — FROM 557Queen turns captivity into convent of mercy.

The Healing of Marie-Françoise of the Cross at LourdesGood News — FROM 1901Chronic ulcers healed at Lourdes.

Henry Dunant Organizes Aid After SolferinoGood News — FROM 1859A Swiss businessman witnesses battlefield suffering and creates the Red Cross movement.

Musicians Bring Improvisation to Military Labs and Heritage Festivals — 2dA cross-section of musicians and enthusiasts show how improvisation, heritage, and cross-disciplinary creativity drive music across contexts—from Miles Davis’s largely improvised film score and a tech-focused think tank built around creative disruption, to communities reviving 1940s wartime songs, preserving Scandinavian accordion traditions, and a Vietnamese-trained engineer pursuing classical guitar.

New Yalu River Bridge Nears Opening After Decade — 2dThe New Yalu River Bridge linking Sinuiju, North Korea, and Dandong, China, is nearing opening after more than a decade of delays, with North Korea’s customs facilities reportedly complete and satellite imagery showing readiness. If opened, the bridge would become the main road cargo crossing between China and North Korea, boosting cross-border trade and signaling a thaw in Beijing-Pyongyang ties amid North Korea’s evolving relations with Russia.

The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising EscapeGood News — FROM 1956Family crosses minefield unharmed

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Christopher Columbus Names Island After the SaviorGood News — FROM 1492Columbus plants the cross and claims San Salvador for Christ.

St. John of the Cross Writes Dark Night Poetry in PrisonGood News — FROM 1578The reformer composes his greatest poems while jailed by his own order.

Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — 20hThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

Good News in History, September 8Good News — 4dSeptember 8 marks milestones like the 1966 Star Trek premiere, Michelangelo's David unveiling, Pink's birth and the Van Buren sisters' cross-country ride that advanced women's roles.

Fetterman Endorses McCormick in GOP Convention Video — 2dWith the midterm cycle intensifying, Sen. John Fetterman is set to deliver a video message at the GOP convention, praising Trump and McCormick while signaling a distancing from the Democratic left and highlighting cross‑party ties. At the same time, Donald Trump has said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen as their reconciliation unfolds, a development in the broader political and security backdrop following Zelenskyy’s drone incident near a planned flight to Oslo.

Rachel Meyers Fetterman backing McCormick while praising Trump shows real independence from his own party's extremes.

A Red Cross trick to help you cool down quickly, even in blazing heat — Sep 1, 2026

Elena Vasquez Would love to see actual temperature drop numbers, "cool down quickly" is vague without data to back it up.

Illinois Governor Candidates Pursue Separate Goals at Texas Convention — 1dThe Illinois governor’s race has moved into Texas, with Pritzker and Bailey courting supporters at the Republican National Convention, Bailey seeking national exposure while Del Mar emphasizes cross-state policy transfers and Trump’s lingering influence on Bailey. In Texas, polls show Abbott-Hinojosa in a dead heat in the governor race and a tight Senate contest, with older voters tightening the gap in an AARP poll that also highlights affordability and health-care concerns shaping the race.

Marcus Bell Bailey heading to Texas for exposure could help him stand out but risks looking disconnected from Illinois voters back home.

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Volvo Wheel Loader and Classic Wagons Appear in Listings — 1dVolvo’s current lineup and collectors’ market highlight a mix of practicality and performance: the L150H wheel loader under the H-series is designed for durable, productive material handling in demanding sites, while the 2025 V90 Cross Country offers a high-end, car-like wagon with mild-hybrid power and rugged styling for those seeking wagon versatility over SUVs; the 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R, though rare and heavily modified to a manual, remains highly sought after with ongoing strong valuation and detailed maintenance history. In older Volvo lore, the 960 estate stands out for its large size, robust straight-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and ongoing considerations of running costs in today’s market.

Elena Vasquez The 850 T-5R values holding up even modified tells me the right examples are still worth chasing.

Bills Plan First U.S., Canadian Anthems — 2dBuffalo Bills' Sept. 17, 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium will feature both the American and Canadian national anthems for the first time, with Auli’i Cravalho singing The Star-Spangled Banner and Barenaked Ladies performing O Canada. OneRepublic will headline the halftime show as the game streams on Prime Video, marking the debut at the new stadium and underscoring cross-border fan celebration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.

Nicole Hardy Including O Canada might ease some of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Lamborghini, Silver Cross unveil 500-unit Reef AL GialloAuto — Aug 31, 2026Lamborghini and Silver Cross have released the Reef AL Giallo, a limited-edition “Super Stroller” limited to 500 units worldwide and priced around $5,000, featuring Lamborghini-inspired materials, a yellow-accented aesthetic, and details like a brake pedal, Y-pattern, and exposed suspension. The collaboration, following the earlier Reef AL Arancio, emphasizes automotive-grade materials such as leather, suede, and polycarbonate to create a stroller that blends luxury branding with practical multi-terrain performance.

American Resources Joins Institute as First Platinum MemberBusiness — Sep 3, 2026American Resources Corporation became the Critical Minerals Institute's inaugural Platinum member, gaining access to the CMP and a global executive network to advance secure, resilient U.S. critical mineral supply chains. Chairman and CEO Mark Jensen will speak at Critical Minerals Institute Summit 6 in Toronto, signaling a push from policy discussions to practical, cross-chain collaboration.

Huawei, HP Sign Multiyear Global Wi‑Fi Cross-Licensing — Aug 26, 2026Huawei and HP signed a multiyear global cross-licensing agreement granting HP licenses to Huawei Wi‑Fi patents and Huawei reciprocal rights to HP’s patents, spanning multiple generations of Wi‑Fi technology and expanding cooperation beyond China. The deal underscores the broader adoption of Huawei’s technologies, follows earlier patent disputes, and highlights ongoing collaboration in standardized wireless tech between the two companies.

Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing — Sep 2, 2026Taiwan plans to exceed NT$1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, signaling the island’s determination to bolster its self-defence and deterrence amid cross-strait tensions. Beijing condemned the move as reckless pro-independence posturing and warned it cannot deter reunification, as Taipei pressed ahead with broader defense and military modernization aims during Armed Forces Day.

Sam Okafor Beijing calling it "destabilizing" is rich coming from the side with the missiles pointed across the strait.

US military downs over 300 border drones without saying where — Sep 4, 2026U.S. forces have downed well over 300 cartel-linked drones along the U.S.-Mexico border in 2026, with more than 100 shot down in August as the Joint Task Force-Southern Border employs lasers and other technologies to counter cross-border threats. Mexico’s defence secretary says the drones are mainly used by migrant-smuggling groups to scout routes where authorities are scarce, while U.S. officials emphasize a broader fight against illicit drone activity tied to crime across the border.

Chris Dalton Lasers taking down drones sounds like sci-fi but I'd rather know the cost and success rate than just a headline number.

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 60.4K views · Sep 11, 2026

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