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What accountability measures—state or federal—would actually prevent fraud at this scale, and why have existing oversight systems failed to catch it sooner?
— Jared Kim
Jared Kim · Aug 14, 2026
Amazing Grace: The Slave Trader Who Turned
Good News
— FROM 1773
The captain of slave ships became a pastor, wrote the world's best-loved hymn, and lived to see Britain vote his old trade out of existence.
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Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopens under heavy security after deadly attack
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Thailand's Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened amid heightened security following a deadly shooting rampage by a 14-year-old pupil who killed seven people and himself, with police and bag checks in place and a memorial display for victims. The incident, Thailand's deadliest in about four years, sparked renewed gun-control debate, prompted mental-health support for students, and led Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend new firearm permits and review existing licenses.
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My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that.
Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike
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A DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 26 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.6M views · Sep 2, 2026
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SB Energy grants OpenAI $5.5 billion in warrants ahead of planned IPO
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OpenAI has been granted warrants valued at about $5.5 billion by SB Energy as part of its existing and planned data-center partnerships with SoftBank, a move tied to SB Energy’s forthcoming IPO aimed at raising roughly $5–7 billion. The arrangement underscores growing, multifaceted ties among OpenAI, SoftBank, and Nvidia in AI infrastructure, with SB Energy positioning data-center capacity to support AI workloads and fund further expansion.
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Dem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape Her
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 8h
Apple TV price hike raises US streaming cost
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Apple TV pricing has increased in the U.S., with the monthly rate rising to $14.99 and the annual price to $119, while the Apple One Individual plan climbs to $21.95; existing subscribers will be notified about the new rates roughly a month before charges begin on August 28, marking the platform’s fourth price hike since 2021.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America'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
Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37
World
— 5d
Russian drone attacks destroyed a Yasno warehouse storing solar-power equipment, with most of the gear damaged but some survivors moved to other sites; no injuries were reported. Yasno says it will continue to meet its commitments to customers and that equipment shortages won’t occur due to existing reserves, while Ukraine’s broader supply chains face disruption from warehousing strikes.
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ECB worries US tensions could roil markets
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European central bankers warned that rising U.S. tensions and unilateral market interventions—such as yen-supporting actions, longer-dated Treasury buybacks, and the lack of advance notice—could destabilize global markets and test established cooperation. While U.S. Fed officials assure commitment to existing agreements, EU officials fear sudden policy shifts and emphasize the need for clear communication to preserve market stability.
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Chelsea Sign World Cup Winner Martinez Bolstering Squad
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Chelsea have agreed to sign Argentina World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for around £7.5 million, with a medical in London as he finalizes a multi-year contract. He will challenge existing keeper Robert Sánchez for the starting role, with reports indicating the deal could run until 2028 and include an option for an additional season.
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Tenon Medical Reports $3 Million Private Placement
Finance
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Tenon Medical announced a $3 million private placement consisting of 597,610 shares or pre-funded warrants at $5.02 and five-year warrants for 1,058,517 additional shares, a structure that could dilute existing holders if warrants are exercised. The deal, arranged by WallachBeth Capital, has potential to raise further about $5.3 million if all warrants are exercised, and it underscores a dilutive shift for current shareholders amid a volatile stock around $5.
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Rep. Thomas Massie Files Bill to Block Federal Funding for Flock-Style Surveillance Cameras
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie files the Flock-Off Act (H.R. 10221) to prohibit federal grants from funding automated license plate readers and real-time surveillance cameras, arguing they create a "1984"-like society. Reaction is predominantly supportive from privacy advocates, libertarians, and conservatives.
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Tezspire meets Phase 3 endpoints in eosinophilic esophagitis
Health
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AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire met its primary and secondary endpoints in the Phase 3 CROSSING trial for eosinophilic esophagitis, with improvements in histologic remission and reduced dysphagia sustained through week 52. The results bolster Tezspire’s potential as a multi-indication biologic across epithelial-driven inflammatory diseases, building on existing approvals for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
Xycotic · 10.9M views · Aug 28, 2026
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BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks 15% Techcombank
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— Aug 26, 2026
BNP Paribas and KB Kookmin Bank are in talks to acquire at least 15% of Techcombank, with potential deals around $2 billion and a valuation near twice the bank’s book value. Given Vietnam’s 30% foreign ownership cap, bidders may need to buy from existing investors or assemble a bloc, and any agreement could materialize between late 2026 and mid-2027 as Techcombank seeks a foreign strategic partner.
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VS Battle
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish · 158 votes — pick a side
Judge orders full grand jury materials in Lemon case
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— Aug 25, 2026
A Minnesota judge is demanding grand jury materials from the Justice Department as she weighs whether grounds exist to dismiss the Don Lemon case, reflecting a wider trend of increased skepticism toward prosecutors in grand jury proceedings. The episodes, including other judges in Wyoming, Illinois and Virginia scrutinizing prosecutors and prompting reforms, underscore growing concerns about grand-jury conduct and transparency nationwide.
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Technip Energies secures €50-250M UAE offshore engineering contract
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— Aug 26, 2026
Technip Energies has won a significant contract from Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon to provide detailed engineering services for an ADNOC Offshore project in the United Arab Emirates, with an expected revenue of €50 million to €250 million and an EPCIC scope including upgrades to existing facilities. The award, recorded in Q3 2026, reinforces Technip Energies’ position in high-end engineering services and its long‑standing collaboration with L&T in the Middle East.
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Mass. Judge Pauses USPS Mail-Voting Rule
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— Aug 25, 2026
Across Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Colorado, election officials say mail-in voting will proceed as planned despite a Supreme Court ruling that allowed aspects of President Trump's executive order on mail ballots to move forward, though ongoing legal challenges and potential rulemaking remain unresolved. They stress that elections will be conducted under existing state laws and procedures while monitoring changes that could affect ballot delivery and administration.
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Dem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape Her
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.
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CEPI funds Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate into clinic
Health
— Aug 26, 2026
CEPI announced up to $16.5 million to Minapharm/ProBioGen to advance Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine into early-stage human trials in Africa, marking the fifth Bundibugyo-specific candidate it backs and aiming to have at least two vaccines reach Emergency Use Authorization and WHO prequalification amid the DRC outbreak. The UN warns the outbreak is the largest and fastest-growing in DRC and seeks about $1.1 billion, while CEPI grapples with a substantial funding shortfall despite borrowing $100 million from existing programs and additional pledges to push vaccine development forward.
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How do you actually say "I care"?
Everyone transmits care on a different frequency — words, time, help, gifts, presence. Twelve questions and the AI tunes yours.
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Alibaba issues 710 million Hong Kong shares
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
Alibaba completed an HK$80 billion share placement, issuing 710 million new shares at HK$112.7 each (an 8.4% discount) to fund its AI expansion, a move that dilutes existing holders and sent its Hong Kong shares lower. The proceeds will accelerate a broad AI push, marking the company’s largest placement since returning to the Hong Kong market in 2019 amid investor concerns about AI spending and returns.
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Solar Lumen Expands Transparent Home Solar Evaluations
Environment
— Aug 22, 2026
Solar Lumen Systems is pushing a homeowner-first model to address aging residential solar, emphasizing real-world cases, transparent evaluations, and clear paths forward rather than sales pitches. The company aims to help homeowners understand their existing systems and energy needs, explore options like monitoring, and connect with independent professionals when appropriate.
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Felix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]
Stray Kids · 2.5M views · Sep 1, 2026
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Gap raises FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance to $3.77-$3.87
Finance
— Aug 25, 2026
Gap Inc. is appointing Michael Francis to lead Old Navy from Nov. 2 as the brand, which accounts for a large portion of Gap’s revenue, works to improve a sputtering sales run and overall growth within its existing strategy. With Q2 2026 results looming and analysts forecasting about $0.48 per share on roughly $3.69 billion in revenue along with FY2026 guidance of $2.30–$2.40, investors are positioning for stronger execution even as insiders show notable trading activity and stock moves reflect anticipation of the upcoming report.
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OPM: DOGE No Longer Exists
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— Nov 24, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency no longer exists. The department, whose mission was to cut federal excess, was led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his time at the White House, per Mediaite . According to a “…
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Young Gambling Addict Blew Through $100k On Sports Gambling — But It Didn’t End There
Jack McGeever · 6 min · 8h
Melissa McCarthy: ‘Barbra Streisand knows I exist’
Reporting
— May 1, 2024
Actress Melissa McCarthy knows a compliment when she hears it. “The takeaway, Barbra Streisand knows I exist. She reached out to me, and she thought I looked good! I win the day,” McCarthy said in a post on Instagram…
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STEVE DIMINUCO: Should DOJ Work For Xi Jinping Or For America?
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— Aug 12, 2025
Should the Department of Justice exist to please ideologues and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, or should it exist to defend U.S. national security and economic strength? That question came into sharp focus this week after…
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SHOSHANA BRYEN: Israel Has Rights Beyond The ‘Right To Exist’
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— Jun 13, 2025
NY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani told listeners of the first mayoral debate, “I believe Israel has a right to exist” — but, according to the NY Post , when the moderator prompted, “as a Jewish state?” he replied…
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Manchin Comes Out Against Biden’s Infrastructure Bill As It ‘Exists Today’
Reporting
— Apr 5, 2021
President Joe Biden ‘s new proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill appears to be in trouble in its current form after a key Democratic senator says he opposes it as it “exists today.” During an interview with West…
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Skanska signs $1.2B US data centers deal
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— Aug 20, 2026
Skanska has signed a $1.2 billion contract to build four data centers in the southeastern United States, covering about 75,000 square meters with shell construction and interior fit-out for technical spaces, support areas, and offices. Construction starts in Q3 2026 and is expected to be completed by Q3 2028, with the deal booked in Skanska’s US order backlog under an existing client.
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BTS Fans Share Clip of RM Telling Bandmates to "Shut the F*** Up" During Playful Concert Moment
A fan account posted a video clip from BTS’s Arirang world tour stop in Los Angeles showing other members excitedly chatting, joking, and ripping Namjoon’s shirt while hyping him up, leading to his blunt “everybody shut the fuck up” reaction. The post is trending in BTS/ARMY circles for the humorous capture of the group’s chaotic, affectionate on-stage chemistry and Namjoon’s deadpan response.
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KAROL G, Bruno Mars - Still (Official Video)
KarolGVEVO · 570.9K views · Sep 2, 2026
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