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The Eucharistic Miracle of LancianoGood News — FROM 700Bread and wine that became heart tissue and blood — and stayed that way for over a thousand years.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword praised for combat, criticized for repetitive lengthTech — Aug 31, 2026

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The Most Reluctant Convert in All EnglandGood News — FROM 1931C.S. Lewis fought his way into faith backwards — arguing against it all the way — then became the century's best-loved voice for Christianity.

Grayson Waller ends Tony D'Angelo's 148-day reign in chaotic Heatwave four-way — Aug 30, 2026Grayson Waller defeated Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way at NXT Heatwave to capture the NXT Championship, marking his first major title win since returning to the brand. The victory sets up ongoing feuds with Montana and Fatu while suggesting a potential shift in D’Angelo’s role as champion moves elsewhere.

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.

128 nations adopt nonbinding autonomous weapons framework as treaty calls continue — 3d128 states party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons agreed on a non-binding framework to regulate or ban autonomous weapons, signaling a milestone after a decade of talks and potentially paving the way for future international rules. Critics say the final text dilutes crucial definitions and protections, with the United States and Russia pushing for national guidelines over binding standards ahead of the November conference.

Jared Kim Of course the US and Russia want "national guidelines" instead of real rules - that's just letting the biggest players grade their own homework.

Father Damien Chooses the Leper ColonyGood News — FROM 1873When Hawaii exiled its leprosy patients to Molokai, one priest volunteered to live among them — knowing the assignment had no way back.

Red Sox beat Angels 5-2, pull within two games of Yankees — 1dBoston kept its hot streak, powering to a 5-2 win over the Angels as Brayan Bello returned with five scoreless innings while Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran supplied the power in a game that helped fuel a broader run of success. In a separate Sunday game, Payton Tolle struck out 12 over six innings to spark a 3-1 win over Baltimore, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 400th career save as Boston pushed its winning ways through a four-game Orioles sweep and continued bullpen depth, aided by White’s three-run homer.

Dana Whitfield Tolle striking out 12 in six innings is a huge sign for the future, kid's got real stuff.

Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence — 5dVolkswagen is intensifying its North American turnaround by signaling a return to pickup trucks and exploring body-on-frame SUVs and pickups to match regional demand, though specifics on size and segment remain unclear. The company has been careful to define the B-segment in a way that could accommodate larger, frame-based trucks, raising questions about how these models would fit within its current lineup.

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Sixers add 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp — Sep 1, 2026The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signings of Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas on training camp contracts, with two-way eligibility and the potential to earn a roster spot as camp opens. The moves add frontcourt depth behind Joel Embiid and bring in players with G League experience and shooting versatility, a development highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s reaction to Fall’s signing.

Priya Raman Curious if Fall can actually stick this time or if it's just training camp hype again like with other teams.

Keurig Dr Pepper plans $925 million Chobani exit ahead of split — Sep 1, 2026Keurig Dr Pepper is selling its entire indirect stake in Chobani for $800 million and divesting a manufacturing facility for $125 million, totaling $925 million to reduce debt ahead of its planned two-way split in early 2027. Chobani will acquire the Allentown facility but will continue co-manufacturing for KDP for a period, and the companies will preserve their extended distribution and La Colombe-related agreements, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2026.

Nicole Hardy $925M just to simplify things before the split. Wonder if La Colombe stays untouched through all this or if that's next on the block.

U.S. Envoys Seek Momentum in Ukraine War Talks — Aug 31, 2026Putin appears to be seeking ways to prolong or broaden the war in Ukraine, despite diplomatic pressure and war-weariness at home, with warnings of possible escalations toward NATO states. Zelenskyy says Putin personally wants the conflict to continue, while noting that Moscow's mood could shift and that U.S. envoy efforts—Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—are being organized to push for peace, with September potentially altering the war’s trajectory as Ukraine and its partners pursue steps to protect civilians and achieve peace.

Memphis school employee stabs delivery driver six times with pen at American Way Middle SchoolWorld — Aug 21, 2026A Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, Braxton Stewart, 36, is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing a delivery driver multiple times with a pen during a late-delivery dispute at American Way Middle School; the driver was hospitalized in non-critical condition and Stewart was placed in custody with a court appearance forthcoming.

Mimrylo earns FDA approval for Polycythemia VeraHealth — Aug 28, 2026FDA approved Takeda’s Mimrylo (rusfertide), a first-in-class hepcidin mimetic for erythrocytosis in adults with polycythemia vera, to keep hematocrit below 45% and reduce phlebotomy burden. In the phase 3 VERIFY trial, 76.9% of patients achieved a clinical response, signaling a potential shift in PV treatment and paving the way for broader access worldwide.

Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown — Aug 23, 2026The Houston Astros announced that GM Dana Brown will part ways with the team, with his duties transitioning to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Separately, manager Joe Espada inadvertently signaled to the bullpen, prompting an unplanned early exit for Hunter Brown in a high-leverage moment as MLB rules treat the gesture as an official pitching change.

Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — Aug 31, 2026The Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Reader The new facilities will be on White House property with better security. Two presidential assassination attempts were made at the Washington Hilton over the years; this will stop. Also, rental tents and portable toilets won't be needed for large presidential receptions any more. The military bunker will be built to current standards, not outdated ones.

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