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Steadfast Agrees to $7.7B Buyout by KKR-led Consortium — Aug 21, 2026Steadfast Group has agreed to a A$7.7 billion take-private by a KKR-backed consortium led by Dragoneer and Amwins, with Amwins acquiring Steadfast’s underwriting agency and Dragoneer taking the broking unit, valuing the company at a 51.9% premium and set to close by year-end subject to regulatory approvals and an independent expert review. The deal has the board’s unanimous recommendation and relies on a scheme of arrangement, with potential divestitures and dividends as part of the restructure.

Dragon Feared Extinct Found in the Wild After 50 YearsReporting — Jun 28, 2023The Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon has been spotted in the wild for the first time in 50 years, according to ABC News Australia . The Natural History Museum of London celebrated with a tweet that stated, “It’s not a…

Musk No Longer Decommissioning SpaceX’s Dragon as Feud With Trump Continues — Jun 6, 2025Elon Musk says he will no longer decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spaceship after a threat from President Donald Trump to terminate Musk’s contracts. The public feud between the former allies escalated Thursday with a war…

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NASA Astronauts Cap Historic ‘Odyssey’ Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon CapsuleReporting — Aug 3, 2020U.S. astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after a two-month voyage that was NASA’s first crewed…

IJRTrump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering ItFrancis Kapper · 11 min · 10h

Disney Show Ends in Disaster as Massive 45 Foot Dragon Prop Bursts Into FlamesReporting — Apr 23, 2023Well. That’s one “magical” memory that Disneyland attendees won’t forget anytime soon. Social media was ablaze after videos began making the rounds of Disneyland’s iconic 45-foot “Fantasmic!” dragon engulfed in flames…

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Trump in the Dragon’s Den: A Diplomatic SideshowOpinion — May 15, 2026Ah, another week, another rollercoaster ride through the wild world of news, and what a doozy it’s been! From the hallowed halls of power to the courtroom drama of small-town crime, the headlines are fit for a…

Employees Discover Dragon Plushy Left at Airport, Take It on Tour of the BuildingReporting — Apr 11, 2021Many of us, as children, have experienced the crushing realization that we have lost a prized possession. It happens to adults, too, and whether the item is monetarily valuable or deeply sentimental, the moment of panic…

Man Was Once Successful Banker, Then He Had $80,000 ‘Dragon’ TransformationReporting — Feb 2, 2023Americans used to root their identity in external sources — things like God, family and country. Today, in an increasingly secularized America, many Americans craft their self-image by looking inward instead. They…

Four Astronauts Return From Space Station Aboard SpaceX CapsuleReporting — May 2, 2021Four astronauts returned safely to Earth from the International Space Station early on Sunday in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, parachuting to splash-down in the Gulf of Mexico, NASA said. Their return marked the end of…

On X · @David_OrnsteinSunderland Agree Deal to Sign Malick FofanaSunderland reach agreement with Lyon for 21-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana in a mid-€30m deal; reaction is largely positive or amused with acceptance of the credible report, limited genuine opposition, and banter around Arsenal missing out.15,764 likes · now

Gunfight Erupts at Marijuana Dispensary, Security Guard Shot 5 Times Is ‘Lucky to Be Alive’Reporting — Jan 14, 2024A security guard who was shot five times at a marijuana dispensary has admitted he is “happy to be alive.” According to KENS-TV in San Antonio, Texas, Jonah Duran, who was working at the Purple Dragon Cannabis…

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‘It Came Alive:’ Astronauts Recount Wild Ride Home on SpaceX’s Crew DragonReporting — Aug 5, 2020U.S. astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA’s first crew to fly a privately built vehicle into orbit, recounted on Tuesday the loud, jarring ride they experienced through…

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Needham Joins Batman Caped Crusader as Joker — Jul 23, 2026House of the Dragon star Matthew Needham is confirmed to voice the Joker in Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2, with the casting unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con after the character was teased at the end of Season 1. The 10-episode Season 2 premieres July 31 on Prime Video, alongside continuing ensemble cast members and executive producers behind the reimagining of the Batman mythos.

NASA plans SpaceX Crew-13 briefings ahead of launchScience — Jul 20, 2026NASA and international partners will hold two Aug. 3 news conferences at the Johnson Space Center to preview the SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking its final media availability before the crew travels to Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch no earlier than mid-September. The crew comprises NASA's Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA's Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos' Sergey Teteryatnikov, with liftoff aboard a SpaceX Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

Neds Creek Maiden Drill Targets Ricci LeeBusiness — Jul 22, 2026BOA Resources is preparing its maiden Neds Creek drill program in Western Australia, with a 7,500-metre, 53-hole RC campaign beginning in early August 2026, focused on the Ricci Lee priority target after completing heritage surveys, securing drill contracts, and obtaining permits. The project now includes the Thaduna and Green Dragon deposits, collectively hosting about 5.3 million tonnes of ore at 2.3% copper, supporting BOA’s strategy to expand its copper inventory to a meaningful economic scale.

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Folio Society Unveils 1,000-Copy Game of Thrones Anniversary EditionEntertainment — Jul 14, 2026The Folio Society is releasing a 30th-anniversary edition of A Game of Thrones, limited to 1,000 copies, featuring dragon-skin leather, gilt edges, bespoke endpapers, an introduction by Joe Abercrombie, and every copy personally signed by George R.R. Martin. The edition, priced around £1,500 ($2,200), includes a clamshell box with a rolled linen map of Westeros and is handmade by Ludlow Bookbinders, aiming to be a highly collectible centerpiece for fans when it goes on sale July 14, 2026.

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Engine failure cited in Austin derailmentAuto — Jul 24, 2026Investigations into the April downtown Austin derailment point to a locomotive engine-unit failure preceding the derailment, with officials also reviewing track conditions and operating practices as potential contributing factors; federal and local reports emphasize the mechanical issue as a central element in understanding what happened, even as a definitive cause remains under review. Canadian and Polish derailments show different outcomes and challenges: in northern Quebec, the Transportation Safety Board found that track components likely failed but could not determine the exact trigger, while in Poland the rail-station derailments involving a Newag Dragon 2 occurred during yard movements with no injuries, prompting emergency response and scene security.

Mass Dragonfly Swarms Sweep California Signaling Ecological Shift — Aug 25, 2026California is experiencing unusually large dragonfly swarms fueled by warm spring rains and monsoon weather, with observers from Oakland to Fresno noting hundreds of dragonflies in parks and farmland as these migratory wanderers help control crop pests. Experts say the surge could reflect shifting ecosystems and rising insect activity, spurring social media chatter and widespread interest in these apex aerial predators.

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Dragonflies Self-Titled Album Debut — Jul 22, 2026Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich have formed a new band, Dragonflies, releasing a self-titled debut album on Sept. 18 via Dark Horse Records/BMG, led by the lead single Slower and its hand-drawn Ruffmercy video. The collaboration, sparked during the Covid lockdown, pairs Harrison's singing/guitar with Godrich's real-time production from tape loops, drawing inspiration from artists like Beth Gibbons, David Sylvian, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

San Diego FC thumps Colorado Rapids 3-0 — Aug 22, 2026San Diego FC dominated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 at Snapdragon Stadium, with Elias Achouri scoring his first San Diego goal and Gabriel Pirani adding another as new signings spark a pivotal stretch. The win extends a strong home run into a five-match, home-heavy slate that will test the club’s Western Conference playoff push, even as road form remains a concern ahead of upcoming games including LA Galaxy.

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Samsung Expands Foldables: Z Flip 8 and Fold 8Tech — Jul 20, 2026Samsung is targeting around 2.8 million units for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide (4:3) — more than 2 million for the Fold8 Ultra and 1.5 million for the Flip8 — signaling strong expected demand for the new 4:3 format. The Wide Fold, renamed from Fold to Fold8 and featuring a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will be unveiled at the London event on July 22 alongside other Fold8 models.

Samsung launches Galaxy Glasses with Warby Parker — Jul 22, 2026Samsung unveiled two Galaxy Glasses designs created with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster at Galaxy Unpacked, highlighting lightweight frames and AI features powered by Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 with Google Gemini for hands-free translation and contextual help. The devices are pitched as everyday wearables with cross-device compatibility and ongoing partnerships with Google and eyewear brands, aiming for a fall launch.

Qualcomm Samsung Expand Snapdragon Across Galaxy Devices — Jul 22, 2026Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Wear Elite, and AR1 Gen 1 will power Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup, including foldables, watches, and intelligent eyewear, to deliver a unified AI experience with strong on-device processing and cross-device connectivity. The expanded partnership positions Snapdragon across Samsung’s ecosystem beyond phones, signaling a broader platform strategy for Galaxy AI while prompting questions about vendor leverage and user adoption in XR and wearables.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 — Jul 22, 2026Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 adds an 800mAh battery, a thinner 10.7mm design, rugged build, and first-time EN13319 diving certification, with Mares dive features available by subscription for recreational depths up to 40m. The watch also targets multi-day use with Snapdragon Wear Elite, improved performance, and enhanced outdoor-sports capabilities reflected in its brightness, sensors, and durability ratings.