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A Pigeon DistractionGood News — 4dA woman in a shopping centre distracts a young child with a wandering pigeon so the girl's mother can manage the moment more easily.

How to Be Friends With God in a Distracted World — 3dBenedict of Nursia wrote a Rule in the fifth century to steer monks away from aimless wandering and echo chambers, and Jen Pollock Michel has adapted its core practices for believers today who want to build ordered lives with God.

Chris Dalton Echo chambers are a big problem today, so structured daily habits from that old Rule might keep faith grounded.

Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction — Sep 3, 2026Olivia Rodrigo says the Trump administration uses public feuds with musicians as a distraction from its policies, following the DHS’s use of her song to promote immigration enforcement. She has spoken out against the move, called it awful, and has organized advocacy efforts and highlighted other artists who have criticized similar uses of their music.

Sam Okafor Good for her for speaking up. Musicians should have a say when their work gets used to sell policies they never agreed to promote.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

Sabalenka halts US Open match, citing strong marijuana smell — Sep 4, 2026Sabalenka interrupted her US Open third-round match to report a strong smell of marijuana in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, then proceeded to win 6-3, 6-4 and extend her New York winning streak to 16. She is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titles, despite the unusual distraction.

Nicole Hardy Only in NYC does a tennis match pause because someone's blazing one up in the stands. Sabalenka handled it like a pro though.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 17h

Sabalenka Reaches Sixth Straight US Open Semifinal — Sep 4, 2026Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for the fifth consecutive year, handling a demanding second set before sealing in straight sets. She will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend, while Sabalenka also noted cannabis-smell disruptions around Louis Armstrong Stadium as a distraction during the day’s play.

RankingBest Pop Albums of All TimePop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.728 votes · 26 candidates

Boise State's 'Shout' dance fires up Oregon before rivalry win — 6dBoise State joined Oregon’s long-running Autzen Stadium tradition by dancing to the Isley Brothers’ 'Shout' during the fourth-quarter lull, a move that irked Oregon players but did not prevent the Ducks from rallying behind Dante Moore for a 62-yard game-winning touchdown. The incident highlighted the clash over Autzen’s famous pre- fourth-quarter ritual, with Boise State coach Spencer Danielson saying the team had been practicing the move to boost momentum and Oregon players viewing it as a distraction that they turned into motivation.

Derek Foss Gotta respect Danielson trying something different, but Moore and that offense made them pay for it.

Cannabis smell reported across US Open grounds — Aug 29, 2026At the US Open, the pervasive cannabis smell from adjacent Corona Park is distracting players, with Britons Katie Boulter and Fran Jones noting it affects focus on the court, including during matches on venues like Court 17. The issue has drawn remarks from other players in the past, and organizers say they cannot control off-site smoking around the grounds.

Houston Mayor Does Not Believe a Visit From Biden Would Be a ‘Distraction’Reporting — Feb 21, 2021Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) is certain a visit from President Joe Biden would not be a “distraction” after water shortages and power outages crippled Texas due to winter storms. “We certainly would welcome him…

Andrew Yang: Trump’s Use of ‘Kung Flu’ Term Is a ‘Distraction’ From Admin’s Handling of PandemicReporting — Jun 25, 2020Andrew Yang is suggesting President Donald Trump’s use of the term “Kung flu” is to “distract attention from the fact that the administration is completely botched and mishandled the coronavirus pandemic,” as he says…

On X · @tekkersfootReactions to Hull City Leading Chelsea at Stamford BridgeNeutral reporting of Belloumi's goal and Hull's shock lead drew mostly one-sided reactions celebrating the upset, Algerian scorer, and Chelsea's defending, with little opposition or factual dispute.1,026 likes · now

Birx Suggests the Election ‘Distracted’ the Trump Admin From COVID-19 ResponseReporting — Oct 26, 2021Dr. Deborah Birx says the Trump administration was “distracted” by the 2020 election, taking time away from addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released excerpts…

Video — YouTubeThe Perfect Team Nobody Expected❤️Warm Land · 9.2M views · Sep 9, 2026

‘Cosplay ICE Agent’: Megyn Kelly Says One Distraction Undermines Noem’s ‘Great Job’ As DHS Secretary — Apr 10, 2025SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly said Wednesday on her podcast that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s “photo ops” during deportation arrests are distracting from the “great job” she’s doing at the…

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Schiff Calls GOP Reps ‘Lunatics’ After Attempted Censure, Accuses Them Of Trying to ‘Distract’ From Trump’s TroublesReporting — Jun 15, 2023Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California called House Republicans who sought to censure him “lunatics” on Wednesday, and accused them of trying to “distract” Americans from former President Donald Trump’s legal issues…

Georgia Governor: Biden’s Claims About Voting Law Are a ‘Distraction’ From Border SituationReporting — Apr 1, 2021Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia criticized President Joe Biden for trying to get the Major League Baseball All-Star Game scheduled for mid-July pulled out of Atlanta as a “distraction” for how his administration…

James Comey Attempts To Shift Blame Onto Trump Admin For ‘Distraction’ Surrounding Alleged Assassination Post — May 19, 2025Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey pointed fingers at President Donald Trump’s administration Monday for their so-called “distraction” surrounding the alleged assassination threat he…

Daily Caller News FoundationState Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’More than $1 billion in retirement checks owed to Americans are sitting unclaimed as state financial officials push President Donald Trump to overhaul how the government handles the lost money, North Dakota Treasurer Tom Beadle told the Daily Caller News Foundation.40m · 1 reads

‘What Are You Eating?’: Whoopi Goldberg Distracted From Comment on VA Shooting by Co-Host’s ChewingReporting — Nov 23, 2022“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg appeared to get distracted by some chewing during the show. On Wednesday, Goldberg told viewers the co-hosts were “keeping our eyes out for the breaking news about this mass shooting…

QuizWhich decade is your soul from?Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.3 min · today's quiz

GOP Rep, ABC Host Clash As He Blasts Corporate Media For Trying To ‘Distract’ Voters From Their Top ConcernsReporting — Sep 29, 2024Republican Minnesota Rep. and Majority Whip Tom Emmer clashed with ABC News host Martha Raddatz on Sunday after he called out corporate media for attempting to “distract” voters from their top concerns when asked about…

Natasha Cloud condemns Kanter Freedom, shifts focus — Aug 29, 2026Natasha Cloud said she would not dwell on her confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, instead highlighting urgent issues facing women and children such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and food insecurity, and criticizing the culture-war distraction around transgender rights. Meanwhile, Freedom's presence triggered sanctions from Sky owner Michael Alter who banned him from attending games, with Cloud urging the WNBA to follow suit and make the ban league-wide.

Video — YouTubeGhostJhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026

NANCY MACE: America Has A 1% Problem But It’s Not What The Left Thinks — Mar 23, 2025The Left claims Republicans only care about the top 1%. This is of course not true, but it’s also done for a nefarious purpose — to distract from their own failures. There is a real 1% problem in this country. It is the…

SHERI FEW: It’s Time To Make Our Children Healthy Again, Starting With ADHD ReformOpinion — Jul 3, 2025When combined, a subjective list of common childhood behaviors (fidgeting, losing things, distractibility, not following instructions) is commonly diagnosed in the medical community as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity…

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 17h

Hillary Clinton: ‘There’s No Doubt’ Trump’s Executive Orders Are a ‘Stunt’Reporting — Aug 9, 2020According to Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , President Donald Trump’s executive actions are no more than a distraction from ongoing negotiations in Congress over the next coronavirus relief package…

U.S. Democrats Back ‘Scapegoat’ WHO, as Trump Administration Keeps up AttacksReporting — Apr 23, 2020U.S. House of Representatives Democrats accused the Trump administration of trying to “scapegoat” the World Health Organization to distract from its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, and urged an immediate…

Harris Claims Trump Is Sowing Doubt About the Election Because ‘He Has No Record To Run On’Reporting — Nov 2, 2020Democratic vice presidential Kamala Harris is accusing President Donald Trump of raising concerns about voter fraud in the upcoming election to distract voters from what she says is the “greatest failure of any…

North Korea’s Kim Stokes Tensions With Eye on Distracted TrumpReporting — Jun 19, 2020North Korea has been ramping up tensions with South Korea in recent weeks, but the campaign seems aimed at making a renewed push for sanctions relief by recapturing the attention of a U.S. administration that is…

Gaetz’s Complaints About Iran Hostage Scheme Will Not Distract FBI Probe: SourceReporting — Apr 23, 2021A federal investigation into whether U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz trafficked a minor for sex will not be derailed by his assertion that a veteran asked his father for money to pay for the release of an American held…

On X · @UTDTreyHull City Super Team Meme AnalysisResearch on reactions to Hull City's lead over Chelsea shows mostly supportive banter around the 'Hull super team' meme, with 65-75% agreement or amplification from rival fans, driven by schadenfreude rather than deep division.1,065 likes · 1m

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026