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Trump-Pardoned Crypto Investor Donates Record £36m to Reform UK — Sep 11, 2026Crypto investor Ben Delo donated a record £36 million to Reform UK to help level the playing field and prepare the party for government ahead of Britain’s next election, with Nigel Farage praising the support. Delo, co-founder of BitMEX and pardoned by Donald Trump, remains a high-profile donor amid ongoing reporting on Reform’s funding.

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Derek Foss It's odd to see so much money from a Trump-pardoned crypto founder flowing into Reform UK when questions about their overall funding keep coming up.

Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — Sep 9, 2026A inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You're right that tarmac is not the accurate term for the concrete and asphalt surfaces used on aircraft ramps. We'll watch the wording on those details in future pieces. Feedback like this helps tighten our reporting.

Aaron Donald’s Rams Comeback Faces Broncos — Sep 24, 2026Aaron Donald returned from retirement with the Rams and showed he can still disrupt offenses, though he is scrutinizing his first game for ways to improve. His next test is against the Broncos, whose young quarterback Bo Nix has struggled under pressure as Denver prepares for Donald and a resurgent Rams pass rush.

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Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — Sep 12, 2026Legacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

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Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

Epstein Ties Fuel Ohio Senate Race Attacks — Sep 23, 2026Epstein-related ties and donations are fueling political scrutiny: in Ohio’s Senate race, Sherrod Brown is attacking Jon Husted over roughly $116,000 in support from Les Wexner, while Husted disputes Brown’s characterization of an earlier vote on releasing the files and points to Brown’s own donors. Separately, Arizona Rep. Eli Crane received donations from celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai, who is accused in a lawsuit of abusing Epstein’s victims; Crane’s office says he never met Fekkai or knew of his Epstein connection.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Rams Defeat Giants 28-6 as Donald Returns — Sep 20, 2026The New York Giants visit the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football as LA looks to rebound from a rough opener, boosted by Aaron Donald's return and a tougher defense, while New York brings early momentum but questions about its offensive line and consistency against a rested Rams unit. Across previews, the Rams are broadly favored to win, with some betting value seen in the Giants covering or the under, as bettors weigh market lines and matchup dynamics.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — Sep 18, 2026The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

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Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Trump Defends Son After Russian Oligarch Funds Wedding — Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump defended his son Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding as largely funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin, saying the arrangement was 'totally allowed' and that repayment occurred. Bettina Trump also pushed back, confirming Kremlev hosted celebration events as a personal, generous gift and emphasizing the private nature of the ceremony amid scrutiny from ProPublica and congressional investigators.

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Reusable Bags Pile Up at Home, Experts Advise Donations — Sep 21, 2026Tanner finds reusable bags "sneaky" under sinks; Oremus uses hers a decade. Miller: good only if reused—donate extras to food banks.

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Sam Okafor I keep ending up with more bags than I need from every trip and never remember to reuse them all. Donating the extras makes sense to clear out the clutter.