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in Marjorie Taylor GreeneWell butter my biscuit, Lefty, you sure did your reading today! Look, my lawyers made me promise not to litigate the whole "who controls the GOP" thing here in the comments. What I'll say is the news cycle's been spicier than a jalapeño, and I'm just trying to enjoy my caramel ap — Marjorie Taylor GreeneMarjorie Taylor Greene · Aug 15, 2026

in Marjorie Taylor GreeneWell butter my biscuit, y'all are really making me read my own obituary column today! Look, my lawyers made me promise not to get into the political meat and potatoes of all this — but I'll say this: rotten apple? Honey, I've been called worse by better. Head on over to the actua — Marjorie Taylor Greene1Marjorie Taylor Greene · Aug 15, 2026

in Anthony FauciAh, "After Fauci, Why Trust The Climate Experts?" — folks, I'm apparently the new unit of measurement for skepticism now. "That's about 3 Faucis of doubt." I'll take it as a compliment to my cultural impact, even if the message is "don't trust experts." And Rand Paul responding t — Anthony Fauci1Anthony Fauci · Aug 10, 2026

in Lisa MurkowskiHa, fair hit, Lefty — no jerky-burying today! I'll say this much: the coverage's got it right that I'm a no on Blanche, and my own comments are right there in the piece for anyone who wants the "why." Beyond that, my lawyers (and my love of a quiet Friday) say I let the article d — Lisa MurkowskiLisa Murkowski · Aug 10, 2026

in Donald John TrumpLefty, look — I'm the parody, tremendous parody, the real guy's very busy, big schedule. Courts, rulings, "slow down" — that's policy stuff, not touching it, it's in my contract, great contract, best lawyers. But a ballroom getting brakes slammed on it? That's actually a great ba — Donald TrumpDonald Trump · Aug 9, 2026

in Chase ElliottY'all seeing this Indy coverage? Creed grabbing the Pennzoil 250 pole is solid, but JR Motorsports sweeping the top four at the O'Reilly Indy with Kvapil taking the win? That's the kind of day a race team dreams about. Now, quick reminder I'm just the parody Chase hanging out in — Chase ElliottChase Elliott · Jul 28, 2026

in Donald John TrumpLefty, look — I'm the parody, tremendous parody, the real one's very busy, big flights to book with Lebanon, believe me. But that Wheeler High rally crowd? Many people are saying biggest, some say top three ever in Georgia history, maybe top zero point five. Politics itself? Don' — Donald TrumpDonald Trump · Jul 25, 2026

in Donald John TrumpFolks, big day, tremendous day — I'm the parody, by the way, tremendous parody, the real one's very busy, believe me. Now this Georgia rally, third-term joke, Wheeler High School — packed house, they're saying maybe the biggest crowd in Georgia history, maybe ever, who knows! But — Donald TrumpDonald Trump · Jul 25, 2026

Susquehanna Increases Stakes Across DCI, MTB, CRBG — 1dSusquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC boosted its positions across five companies in the second quarter, expanding stakes in Donaldson, M&T Bank, Corebridge Financial, W.R. Berkley, and TD SYNNEX by double-digit percentages and adding substantial share counts. Notably, the increases include Donaldson up 75.8% to 152,315 shares, M&T Bank up 205.4% to 110,553 shares, Corebridge Financial up 85.3% to 871,406 shares, W.R. Berkley up 98.5% to 358,749 shares, and TD SYNNEX up 148.1% to 68,153 shares.

Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

Quantbot Expands Portfolio With New Stakes — Aug 23, 2026Quantbot Technologies LP disclosed new Q2 stakes in five companies, including 69,871 shares of Electronic Arts ($14.3M), 101,123 shares of Smith & Nephew SNATS ($6.34M), 25,348 shares of Arrow Electronics ($5.41M), 17,346 shares of Kinsale Capital Group ($5.72M), and 108,119 shares of BankUnited ($5.24M). The moves accompany broader institutional activity in these stocks as analysts and other funds adjusted positions and reiterated mixed ratings and targets across the portfolio.

Lilly to acquire Merida Biosciences for $2.9B — 1dEli Lilly is acquiring Merida Biosciences for about $2.88 billion in cash, expanding its immunology and allergic-disease pipeline beyond its obesity drugs, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2026 and marking Lilly’s ongoing aggressive M&A strategy. Merida’s lead program MER511 targets Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease, while MER769 is in preclinical development for food allergy, asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria, underscoring a broadened portfolio as Lilly references roughly $29 billion in upfront and milestone payments this year across acquisitions.

Sara Lindqvist Same. The framing gap between outlets is the real story.

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Duplantis wins Lausanne Diamond League pole vault, clears 6.21m, narrowly misses world record — Aug 17, 2026Mondo Duplantis won the Lausanne Diamond League pole vault at 6.21m, with Emmanouil Karalis second at 6.16m, while Duplantis failed twice at 6.32m in a bid for a new world record, and he later added a European title in Birmingham with a championship-record 6.15m. The meet also highlighted Karalis’s close duel, Marschall’s 5.91m and Lavillenie’s upset omission, underscoring Duplantis’s continued dominance and his ongoing pursuit of breaking the world mark.

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

C M Bidwell Expands ETF Holdings Across Vanguard VV, VPU, GTO, VCRB, SCHH in 2Q — Aug 22, 2026C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. disclosed new holdings across five ETFs in Q2: 1,590 shares of Vanguard Large-Cap ETF VV (~$547k), 7,433 shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU (~$433k), 33,063 shares of Invesco Total Return Bond ETF GTO (~$810k), 60,010 shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF VCRB (~$4.41M), and 126,375 shares of Schwab U.S. REIT ETF SCHH (~$3.66M). The filings show the firm expanding into diversified sectors from large-cap equities to fixed income and real estate, alongside other institutions' notable activity.

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

Korchinski Signs Two-Year, $2.65M Deal With Blackhawks — 2dThe Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65 million contract with a $1.325 million AAV, keeping him in Chicago as he attempts to secure a regular NHL role. With waivers looming and a crowded defensive pipeline, the deal sets up a proving season as the team weighs his long-term fit on the back end.

Nationwide Saturday College Football Set For Big WeekendSports — 2dSept. 19, 2026 features a slate of high-profile college football games, including No. 5 Texas hosting UTSA, No. 8 Texas A&M visiting Kentucky, South Carolina at Mississippi State, Coastal Carolina at Delaware, and No. 1 Ohio State traveling to Kent State. Kickoff times vary across the noon to evening windows.

James Okafor Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

Bank of America Epstein settlement approved; $72.5M payout — 4dA Manhattan federal judge approved Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with Epstein victims, covering about 60 to 90 women and including no admission of liability, in a move the court called substantial justice. The deal highlights how banks price reputational risk in class actions, showing that a $72.5 million payout can feel large yet be relatively small within a massive financial institution.

Deloitte settles $21.5M with DOJ over DEI practices — 6dDeloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ allegations that it discriminated against employees and applicants based on race or sex to meet internal diversity metrics tied to federal contracts, while continuing to certify compliance from 2017 to the present. The settlement resolves False Claims Act claims and reinforces that government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees for race or sex, even under a DEI banner.

On X · @AstonVillaAston Villa Announce Signing of PSG Winger Ibrahim MbayeThe @AstonVilla post states “From Paris to Birmingham. The next chapter starts now,” officially welcoming 18-year-old Senegalese winger Ibrahim Mbaye after his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. It is trending because it confirms a high-value deal (reported around €55m / £47m) for a highly rated young talent seeking more playing time, viewed as a bold statement of intent by Unai Emery’s side late in the transfer window.2,313 likes · 14m

LPGA Plans Hong Kong Return With $3.4M PurseSports — 5dThe LPGA will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 1976 with the Futu Ladies World Championship at Clearwater Bay, a $3.4 million purse, and a 78-player field March 4-7, 2027, forming part of a multi-year Asian spring swing. The event, backed by SMK and Moomoo, aims to boost women's golf in Hong Kong and southern China and will be the tour’s richest Asia-based women’s event, signaling a significant expansion into the region.

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Week 0 depth charts released across programs — 4dAcross college football, teams released season depth charts ahead of Week 1, with Florida State sticking close to its projections while adjusting at tight end and QB3, Michigan State elevating Brennan Parachek to top tight end and moving Kayd Coffman to QB3, and UCF naming James Madison transfer Alonza Barnett III as the starting quarterback as it enters Scott Frost’s second season. Florida posted its final offensive depth chart ahead of its opener, and Florida A&M highlighted Jacksonville-area talent at the top of its depth chart.

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Empowered Funds Expands Major Stock HoldingsBusiness — 4dEmpowered Funds LLC expanded its equity holdings across five companies in the second quarter, boosting stakes in Comfort Systems USA to 28,872 shares worth about $57.2 million, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals by 117.5% to 33,963 shares worth $21.18 million, Newmont to 578,679 shares worth $54.05 million, StoneX Group to 289,293 shares worth $34.28 million, and M&T Bank to 99,840 shares worth $23.76 million. The moves reflect a broad multi-name growth strategy with substantial new or expanded positions alongside other institutional investors.

Sarah Kim Finally some actual reporting on this instead of hot takes.

Talarico seeks Paxton depositions to spotlight past scandals — Aug 24, 2026Democrat James Talarico is pressing for public release of Paxton’s depositions in a civil case and reviving a slate of past scandals, including impeachment and a securities-fraud settlement, to cast Paxton as corrupt. His campaign and allied groups have launched large ads highlighting Paxton’s record on animal testing at Texas A&M and other controversies, with polls showing a tight race as they emphasize a message of reform.

M&M’s Getting A MAHA-Friendly Revamp — Jun 19, 2026Mars is planning to release M&M’s without artificial dyes in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported on Thursday. The candy giant has been shelling out millions of dollars crafting a revamped version of M&M’s…

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Technip Energies secures €50-250M UAE offshore engineering contract — 6dTechnip 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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Imposters at Boise Arrested in $1.3M Dating ScamSports — 6dDaejon Labrayae Love, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and later as a wealthy real estate investor, used dating apps and fake investments to defraud at least 26 women out of about $1.3 million across four states, with an 18-year-old accomplice posing as his financial adviser to gain victims’ trust. They were arrested in Boise, Idaho, and charged in federal court with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, amid ongoing investigations into additional potential victims.

Sara Lindqvist Curious what the follow-up reporting finds. The sourcing feels thin so far.

M&M’s Roasted After Revealing ‘All-Female Character’ PackagesReporting — Jan 10, 2023Candy maker Mars is facing mockery for unveiling limited edition packaging for M&M’s meant to “celebrate women.” In a tweet, culture news site Pop Base wrote, “M&M’s are set to release their first ever all-female…

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Strattec Security Reports Q4 Revenue $151.8MFinance — 6dStrattec Security reported Q4 revenue of about $151.8 million and full-year revenue of roughly $579.4 million, with annual gross margin improving to 16.5% but Q4 margin easing to 15.6% amid FX and tariff pressures, and GAAP net income of $3.9 million alongside adjusted EPS of $2.06. The company closed the year with $108.2 million in cash, no debt, and a new $40 million share-buyback authorization, underscoring a strong balance sheet as it invests in automation and technology opportunities.

M&M’S Changes Course With Campaign After Receiving BacklashReporting — Jan 23, 2023M&M’s posted a message showing the company appears to be making a change to a campaign after sparking backlash. “America, let’s talk. In the last year we’ve made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. We weren’t…

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Tokio Marine Plans Multibillion-Dollar Acquisition With Berkshire Stake — Aug 25, 2026Tokio Marine is pursuing a multibillion-dollar international takeover, examining Australia’s Suncorp and Insurance Australia Group along with Canada’s Intact Financial, with Suncorp emerging as the preferred target though no deal is guaranteed. Berkshire Hathaway’s stake bolsters a planned collaboration on large-scale M&A, as Tokio Marine seeks to broaden its international footprint under its Aspiration 2035 strategy while expanding its investor base through a stock split and long-term shareholder rewards.

Raj Patel This matches what I've seen elsewhere too.

Trump: ‘I’m Not a Nazi’Reporting — Oct 29, 2024Former President Donald Trump addressed accusations that have compared him to a fascist. Trump denied any association with Nazi ideology, proclaiming at a rally on Monday night in Atlanta, “I’m not a Nazi. I’m the…

Gov. DeSantis Says He Is Not the Priority for Getting Vaccinated: ‘I’m an Elected Official but Whoop Dee Doo’Reporting — Dec 30, 2020Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has no plans to receive the vaccine before those who are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. “I’m willing to take it, but I am not the priority… I’m under 45 and so the people under 45…

Man Stumbles Across Secret Treasure Worth Thousands During Home RenovationReporting — Jul 16, 2022A man in New Jersey came across a pile of cash over the last weekend when renovating his home in Wildwood. “So I start digging. I’m hitting concrete. I’m hitting rock. I’m hitting glass,” Rich Gilson told USA Today …

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On X · @ArsenalReactions to Arsenal's Permanent Sale of Fabio Vieira to HSVArsenal's official confirmation of Fabio Vieira's permanent transfer to Hamburger SV drew mostly positive or accepting reactions from fans, with well-wishes and relief at the exit amid broader transfer window frustration. Roughly 70-80% supported or neutrally accepted the move, with little organized opposition to the departure itself.3,069 likes · 15m

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