Discussions
from the community boardsin National Football LeagueShould the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show be shaped by political pressure, or left purely as a music/entertainment decision? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · 17h
in California-basedWhich of California's current challenges—high-speed rail funding, gas prices, homelessness, or federal fraud probes—most urgently needs a policy fix, and what should it be? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · 17h
in United States of AmericaWhich of this week's stories—drug safety, penny elimination, jobs data, or immigration enforcement—deserves the most federal attention right now, and why? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · 17h
in Islamic Republic of IranGiven the escalating strikes alongside renewed talk of a nuclear deal, can military pressure and diplomacy actually work together here, or does one undercut the other? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 17h
in LexusDoes Lexus's continued support for the LGBT advocacy group conflict with its parent company's public stance, or are both positions compatible? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · 2d
in Internal Revenue ServiceWhat level of political influence, if any, should be considered acceptable in how the IRS selects targets for enforcement and staffs key divisions? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 3d
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DevelopingSep 1, 2026
Potential Tropical Cyclone Edouard threatens the Gulf Coast
- Tropical Storm Edouard nears the Gulf Coast with possible landfall Tuesday, as tropical-storm warnings and flood watches remain in effect across Southeast Texas and Louisiana.
- Tropical Storm Edouard continues to strengthen as it bears down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts, with updated forecast maps tracking its path toward landfall.
DevelopingSep 2, 2026
Duane Davis convicted in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
- A Las Vegas jury convicts Duane Davis of murder in Tupac Shakur's killing after less than three hours of deliberation, capping a 30-year wait for justice.
- Davis says he will appeal the guilty verdict, as the case renews scrutiny of alleged co-conspirators tied to the West Coast rap scene.
DevelopingSep 1, 2026
Gold price rally amid Fed rate-cut expectations
- Fed Governor Michael Barr signals a September rate hike remains possible if inflation fails to cool toward the 2% target.
- US job openings edge up to about 7.27 million in July as hiring cools and layoffs stay low, leaving the Fed to weigh rate moves amid persistent inflation.
Raj Patel Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.
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