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Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense — 1dParis is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.

Maya Lindstrom The far-right connection here is chilling — this wasn't just a bar fight gone wrong, it was ideology fueling violence.

Avalanche roars through closed-off Xinjiang glacier as tourists film the scene — 1dAn avalanche struck Glacier No. 2 on Muztagh Ata in Xinjiang, sending a wall of snow and ice down the slope in an uninhabited area far from major roads, with no casualties or property damage reported. The event underscores Glacier No. 2’s high-risk status and the authorities’ warnings against entering unopened high-risk zones amid volatile weather, weak signals, and challenging rescue conditions.

Elena Vasquez Glad the closure kept people out of harm's way this time, but footage like this always tempts someone to sneak in for a better shot.

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Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in August, far below forecasts — 3dAugust brought a sharp payroll decline of about 42,000 in Canada, with the unemployment rate holding at 6.4% and the prior run of job gains ending. The mix varied by sector, as manufacturing showed some strength while public and other sectors fell, with ongoing chatter about inflation pressures and tariffs influencing the broader hiring outlook.

Elena Vasquez Manufacturing hanging in there is the only bright spot here, everything else looks shaky.

Tiger Woods plans to change plea in Florida DUI — 6dTiger Woods is slated for a change-of-plea hearing in Martin County, Florida, tied to a March rollover DUI case in which he has so far pleaded not guilty, with prosecutors potentially pursuing a plea agreement and ongoing record subpoenas noted. The hearings come as Woods has previously paused public appearances for treatment and recovery, and new court filings reaffirm the possibility of a plea change amid related charges including DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing.

Sam Okafor Hope he's actually getting help and this isn't just about making the legal problem go away quietly.

Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending — Sep 1, 2026With midterms looming, MAGA Inc. is intermittently spending, including a rare Michigan event, while President Trump continues to accumulate a massive war chest rather than rapidly funding campaigns. In Texas, Democratic challenger James Talarico has far outraised and outspent Republican Ken Paxton, highlighting donor frustration over the president’s future spending plans as MAGA’s overall war chest tops hundreds of millions of dollars.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Which specific promises do you think have been most effectively used against Republicans in Democratic ads? That kind of detail would help us track which issues are actually moving midterm voters.

Yiannopoulos Deported from United States to United Kingdom — Aug 29, 2026British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the United States to the United Kingdom after overstaying his visa and failing to appear for an immigration hearing, with ICE detaining him at New Orleans airport and a final removal order issued on July 22. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the removal, framing it as part of ongoing immigration enforcement.

Israel’s Ben-Gvir Boasts Worsening Palestinian Prison Conditions — Aug 30, 2026Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted of worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners, comparing detainees to Hamas hostages and prompting condemnation from Palestinian groups and human rights advocates. The coverage notes his history of provocative actions and portrays the statements as part of a broader political stance amid looming elections.

Sánchez claims Russia, Israel behind Ceuta disinformation — Aug 31, 2026Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the July–August Ceuta migrant influx is still under investigation and denounces false information spread by networks linked to Russia, Israel, and the far-right, while EU foreign-service findings indicate disinformation from Russia and Israel amplified around the crisis. The government is pursuing accountability and a coordinated response to curb misinformation as it analyzes the underlying causes of the Ceuta arrivals and their broader regional impact.

Saudi tankers reported hit in Hormuz strait as oil prices climb — Aug 31, 2026Two Saudi-owned supertankers, Sidr and Senegal Prosperity, were struck by unknown projectiles near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new escalation in attacks on shipping and prompting Western and regional actors to bolster protections as tensions with Iran rise and oil prices tick higher. Reports noting President Donald Trump’s threats of further action and allied maritime operations indicate an ongoing fight over Gulf shipping routes, with crews reported safe so far.

Nicole Hardy Every time oil prices spike right when tensions flare in Hormuz, I can't help but wonder who actually benefits from this.

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Nirvana's Something in the Way ranked third on Far Out’s list of most depressing rock songs — Aug 30, 2026Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” was born from studio chaos, with Kurt Cobain pivoting to an acoustic couch performance that produced the track’s haunting, subdued feel and later placement on lists of the most depressing rock songs. The band’s resilient 1992 Reading Festival set, despite surrounding health rumors, featured Cobain’s wheelchair entrance and an electric performance that underscored their enduring impact.

Reports say US PrSM missile killed civilians in Lamerd, target unclear — Aug 31, 2026Airwars and the Associated Press mapped the Lamerd strikes and found that US-made Precision Strike Missiles killed civilians up to 50 meters from detonation and caused damage far beyond that radius, prompting warnings from weapons experts that such missiles should not be used near populated areas. The US military has acknowledged using PrSMs in Iran but denies striking Lamerd, while analysts emphasize the weapon’s midair fragmentation and potential for widespread harm as production continues for broader use.

Tom Gallagher If the Pentagon is denying it hit Lamerd while also confirming PrSM use in Iran, someone's math isn't adding up.

Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Shift to Durian BoomBusiness — Aug 30, 2026Vietnamese farmers in the Central Highlands are switching from coffee to durian to capitalize on surging Chinese demand, turning the pungent fruit into a highly lucrative cash crop and helping Vietnam become China's largest supplier by volume. The durian footprint has expanded to about 200,000 hectares nationwide, with growers like Pham Xuan Lan earning far more from durian than coffee and pouring profits into cars, homes, and villas as social media and improved transport boost a premium market.

Global coral reefs see recovery time shrink as heatwaves drive 9.5% coral lossEnvironment — Aug 30, 2026A global assessment shows coral reefs have lost about 9.5% of hard coral cover between 1980–2009 and 2020–2024, with four major bleaching events since 2010 occurring far more frequently than reefs can recover. New frameworks and resilience studies highlight where reefs can persist and emphasize that climate-driven heatwaves, local pressures, and insufficient protection are driving a rapid staircase of decline, underscoring the need for urgent conservation actions.

Biden Insiders Reportedly in ‘Despair,’ Realizing He ‘Does Not Have the Capacity’ to Campaign and Govern SimultaneouslyOpinion — Nov 13, 2023Anyone with a shred of sense and a modicum of reason can see that President Joe Biden is far, far, far closer to the end of his political career than the beginning of it. That’s not meant to be any sort of pejorative…

Lively Wins Partial Fees After May Settlement — Aug 26, 2026Blake Lively was awarded about $407,000 in legal fees and costs from Justin Baldoni—far less than the $8 million she sought—with the judge calling many of her claimed hours excessive; the settlement in their defamation case left both sides with no money from the agreement itself. The ruling notes total fees of $363,245.40 and costs of $44,206.35, highlighting a dramatic gap between demand and award.

Watch: Joyless Joy Reid Loses Her Mind Over DeSantis Win: ‘Far, Far, Far-Right State’Opinion — Nov 9, 2022Why does Joy Reid still have a job? Wait, that’s not what I meant. Why does Joy Reid still have an on-air job? She’s almost as much of a gaffe machine as President Joe Biden. (“Almost” is a key word in that sentence.)…

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Warsh Signals Possible Hikes, Inflation Focus — Aug 27, 2026New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has moved to a more reserved communications style, offering far less forward guidance on inflation and policy than his predecessors, which has left markets unsettled about whether and when he might raise rates. As he prepares to speak at Jackson Hole, economists expect him to clarify his policy framework and inflation strategy, though skeptics warn he may still avoid concrete rate-signaling amid persistent price pressures.

Iran-Israel Conflict Persists as US Reassesses Strategy — Aug 26, 2026President Trump said he has no time schedule and is not in a hurry to resume talks with Iran, signaling a continued pressure campaign that combines economic sanctions and ongoing military actions as the conflict extends far beyond initial projections. The remarks, reported across multiple outlets, come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets remain high amid a prolonged U.S.-Iran confrontation.

Author Warns Feminism Has Morphed into a Secular ‘Megachurch’Reporting — Dec 7, 2025A longtime writer who has spent years studying the intersection of culture and faith says modern feminism has transformed into something far larger — and far more dogmatic — than a simple social movement. According to…

Artemis II completes historic far-side lunar flybyScience — Aug 28, 2026Artemis II completed a historic lunar flyby, coming within about 4,067 miles of the Moon and gathering data and imagery to pave the way for future crewed missions, including Artemis III and a potential Artemis IV landing near the south pole. President Trump awarded the astronauts the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced ambitious space initiatives, including a U.S. Space Academy and plans for a nuclear-powered interplanetary spaceship, signaling a strengthened U.S. push in space exploration.

Trump Calls For DC Homeless To Be Moved ‘FAR From The Capital’ — Aug 10, 2025President Donald Trump said that homeless people will have places to stay “FAR from the Capital” and pledged that violent criminals in Washington, D.C., will be prosecuted aggressively in a pair of Sunday posts on Truth…

U.S. ‘Far Behind’ in Coronavirus Testing as Cases Rise: Senate DemocratReporting — Mar 10, 2020The United States is “far behind” in testing people for the new coronavirus and the Trump administration should make ramping up that capability its highest priority in fighting the outbreak, the top Democrat in the…

Here Are Tennessee Democrat Candidate Aftyn Behn’s Most Unhinged Tirades…So Far — Nov 28, 2025Democratic Tennessee congressional candidate Aftyn Behn has entered the spotlight over her dramatic behavior, her far-left agenda and her admitted hatred for the state she hopes to represent. Behn is running to become…

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