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Sep 24, 2026
AI safety and governance calls intensify
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Sanders and Casar unveil bill to permanently ban superintelligent AI with up to 20-year prison terms.
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AI Executives urge global safeguards and international oversight body at UN.
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Sep 24, 2026
Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff
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Iran says it will keep Hormuz closed until Trump and Netanyahu removed.
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Israeli Bulldozers uproot olive trees near Ramallah days before October harvest.
206 stories · 17477 sources
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Sep 24, 2026
AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions
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Trump launches poll to rename AI as Super Intelligence or similar amid governance debate.
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Supermicro begins shipping liquid-cooled NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 racks for AI data centers. (0b9bb1cf-5b73-492c-a563-737ce95d7da7)
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Navitas and GlobalFoundries begin shipping first U.S.-made Gen 5 GaN chips
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— Sep 1, 2026
Navitas and GlobalFoundries are launching first shipments of U.S.-made Gen 5 GaNFast power devices this September, marking a milestone in strengthening the domestic GaN supply chain for AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and critical national security. The long-term strategic partnership, formed in November 2025, enables production at GF’s Burlington, Vermont facility on a 200 mm GaN-on-Si platform, building on Navitas’ Gen 5 technology and 300+ GaN/SiC patents.
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Jared Kim
Good to see actual domestic capacity for GaN instead of just announcements. Burlington plant putting real chips out matters more than press releases.
Video: Cop and Good Samaritans Rescue Great-Grandmother and 3-Year-Old Pinned Under Car
Reporting
— Dec 21, 2022
On Sunday, tragedy struck in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Tampa, Florida. An 80-year-old great-grandmother and her 3-year-old great-granddaughter were returning from some grocery shopping when a car backed…
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Trump Says He Never Approved Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Plan to Reopen Certain Businesses
Reporting
— Apr 24, 2020
President Donald Trump is adamant he has never given Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) the go-ahead on certain businesses as the state partially reopens its economy. “I (or ) never gave Governor Brian Kemp an OK on those few…
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Minogue wins GOP nomination, faces Healey
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— Sep 1, 2026
Massachusetts Republican Mike Minogue won the GOP nomination to challenge Gov. Maura Healey, positioning him as a candidate promising tax cuts, greater transparency, and a rejection of sanctuary-state policies and unfunded mandates. Healey, unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Minogue in the general election as Minogue touts a 'new kind of governor' approach and emphasizes economic growth and tighter governance.
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Priya Raman
Sanctuary state policy is going to be the big flashpoint in this race, curious how Healey responds to it.
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Trump EPA Moves To Let New Hampshire Scrap Car Emissions Tests As Public Comments Close Friday
Simon August · 5 min · 9h
Global Budget Travel Trends Spotlight Affordable Lake Getaways
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— Aug 10, 2026
Across the US and Greece, affordable lake and coastal getaways are being promoted as budget-friendly escapes that deliver scenery and outdoor activities, from Connecticut’s Lake Waramaug state park camping and cabins to Georgia’s lake escapes near Athens and the disc-golf-friendly Gascoigne Bluff Park on St. Simons, as well as Thassos’s lush, value-focused Greek island experience. The destinations emphasize varied options—camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and even cultural touches—so travelers can choose quieter, scenic breaks without breaking the bank.
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Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From 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.
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Grandstand Rebrands, Ticker GRSD Debuts on Nasdaq
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— Jul 22, 2026
{"summary":"Gambling.com Group Limited has rebranded as Grandstand Limited, unifying its expanded portfolio and changing its Nasdaq ticker from GAMB to GRSD effective at market open on July 23, 2026; existing shareholders face no action and CUSIP remains unchanged. The rebrand positions Grandstand as the 'intelligence layer' for sports, gaming and entertainment, incorporating brands like Gambling.com, OddsJam, RotoWire, Casinos.com, WhichBingo and Spotlight.Vegas.", "summary_sources": []}
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Samsung launches Galaxy Glasses with Warby Parker
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— Jul 22, 2026
Samsung 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.
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Newsom Asks Merrick Garland to Consider ‘Kidnapping’ Charges Over GOP Governors Busing Migrants
Opinion
— Sep 16, 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is wading into the controversy around Republican governors busing and flying migrants to other parts of the country. This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…
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Benin Builds Zone to Turn Raw Cotton Into Finished Garments
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— Sep 13, 2026
Benin is intensifying efforts to retain more value from its status as Africa’s largest cotton producer by promoting domestic processing in the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone and expanding finished-goods exports under a Made in Benin initiative. The movement, led by entrepreneurs like Fatoumata Dosso of DAF Collection, aims to empower local workers, especially women, while government policy shifts away from raw exports and toward value-added products such as garments and other finished goods; Benin produced about 1.15 million bales of cotton in 2025–26, a 0.9% share of global output.
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Benin keeping more value from its cotton by making clothes locally should create steady jobs for women and build real industry.
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Thai Actor Kong Jiro’s Marni Fashion Photos Spark Fan Excitement Amid Milan Fashion Week
Kong Jiro's stylish Marni outfit photos tied to Milan Fashion Week generated pure positive fandom hype from the ThomasKong community, with no notable criticism or debate in reactions.
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AfDB backs Morocco LFP battery gigafactory
Business
— Jul 24, 2026
The African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco to build Africa’s and the MENA region’s first integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate battery gigafactory in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, with up to €141 million more expected from partners under NAFAD. The initial phase targets 10 GWh of production, with plans to scale to 100 GWh and position Morocco as a hub for electric mobility and green technology, powered primarily by renewable energy and generating hundreds of local jobs.
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MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN: Biden’s Greenhouse Gas ‘Greendoggle’ Slush Fund Is Unraveling
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— Mar 31, 2025
We warned you: this gas didn’t smell right from the beginning. The Greendoggle has made the big time! Not every shady government giveaway to special interests gets its own Wall Street Journal editorial . But how often…
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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
Biden Raises Eyebrows With Bizarre Comment About Michigan’s Lt. Governor
Opinion
— Oct 6, 2021
I get it: Garlin Gilchrist II is a tall man. He’s the kind of fellow who probably got called “big guy” a lot — although nowadays, one imagines he gets referred to as “Mr. Lieutenant Governor” more often than that. On…
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BN, PN, GPS, GRS Deny Meeting, Back Unity
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied circulating rumours that BN, PN, GPS and GRS leaders were set to meet and hold a joint press conference, reiterating BN’s support for the Unity Government until GE16. He stressed there was no meeting, nothing to worry about, and cited the Umno General Assembly resolution as the guiding stance.
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Frozen yogurt-covered grapes emerge as easy make-ahead party snack
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— Aug 31, 2026
A set of articles promote Frozen-Yogurt California Grape and Coconut Bites — a simple, make-ahead, kid- and guest-friendly snack made by dipping grapes in Greek yogurt and rolling them in coconut, then freezing for easy serving at gatherings. They emphasize the healthful aspects of grapes, the ease for hosts, and direct readers to GrapesFromCalifornia.com for more recipe ideas.
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Trump’s Media Ban Hit With Court Order as Press Passes Must Be Restored
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to restore the outlets’ press credentials while their lawsuit moves forward. According to Fox News , the temporary restraining order issued Thursday will remain in effect for 14 days unless the court changes it. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly
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Former Lieutenant Governor Gets the Boot From Georgia GOP After Backing Harris
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— Jan 7, 2025
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) has been kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party after he backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The news came out Tuesday that the Georgia…
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The Pattern Gauntlet: an IQ-style challenge
Twenty puzzles — sequences, logic, analogies, the classics. Scored hard, graded honestly. An entertainment estimate, not a clinical IQ score.
5 min · today's quiz
Usher Gets Married After Super Bowl
Reporting
— Feb 13, 2024
What does one do after performing at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show? If you are Usher, you get married. The Grammy-winning artist and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea , got married in Las Vegas on Feb…
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After Receiving Major Christmas Surprise, Waitress Gets Fired for Accepting Kindest Gift Ever
Reporting
— Dec 20, 2021
Many stories of generous tipping follow a familiar pattern: Generous tipper(s) gives a shocking amount of cash either in person or on the receipt, server(s) freaks out and is grateful and everyone goes home happy. Not…
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Purecore Begins Yurchison Uranium Data Review
Business
— Sep 15, 2026
Purecore Metals has launched a data compilation and technical review at its Yurchison Uranium Property in Saskatchewan to integrate decades of historical and modern geoscience data, digitize records, and generate a ranked set of targets for future field exploration under its option with Skyharbour. The effort consolidates geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to refine the property's geological framework and guide subsequent exploration decisions.
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Nvidia Plans 2GW Australian AI Expansion
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— Sep 10, 2026
Nvidia is expanding Australia’s AI compute capacity to as much as 2 GW by 2027 through partnerships with local cloud and data-centre providers, leveraging its DSX platform to boost domestic innovation and support power-generation projects. Across Southeast Asia, Zankore plans an initial 100 MW of NVIDIA DSX AI infrastructure in Indonesia, with a longer-term goal of up to 1 GW, while Sharon AI in Australia scales to 68,000 GPUs under DSX to deliver sovereign, gigawatt-scale AI compute for startups, research and enterprises.
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Scaling Sharon AI to 68,000 GPUs under DSX looks like a solid step toward keeping our data and research sovereign.
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Gun Manufacturer Slaps Connecticut With Suit Over Gun Ban
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 9h
Gun-Grabbing New Mexico Governor Runs Into Legal Blockade by Biden-Nominated Judge
Reporting
— Sep 14, 2023
Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s ban on carrying guns was shot down Wednesday by a federal judge, who issued a temporary restraining order to prevent it from taking effect. U.S. District Court Judge…
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2A Victory: Gun Ownership Now Legal for Totally New Group of People, Rules US Federal Appeals Court
Opinion
— Jun 8, 2023
Guilty of a non-violent misdemeanor that’s liable for a substantial prison sentence? No Second Amendment for you, bad guy. Give us your guns, the U.S. government has said. Not anymore, according to an 11-4 decision by…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes GOP Colleagues Again for Opposing McCarthy’s Bid for Speaker
Opinion
— Dec 30, 2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is again going to bat for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in his bid for House speaker. On Thursday, the Georgia congresswoman shared a tweet from Rep. Matt Gaetz…
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Group of Cars Steal Nearly 400 Gallons of Gas Amid Spike in Gas Prices
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2022
A group of cars stole nearly 400 gallons of gas amid growing frustration with the rise in gas prices. According to CNN , 398 gallons of gas were stolen from the Bizzy Bee Grocery Store and Gas Station in High Point…
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Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations
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— Sep 10, 2026
The five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.
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On X · @FabrizioRomano
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella says early defeats will be forgotten if season ends successfully
Fabrizio Romano posted a quote from Marc Cucurella stating that if Real Madrid finishes the season the way “we ALL want,” no one will remember the poor start or the two defeats. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, Real Madrid’s early-season struggles, and La Liga rivalry banter.
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