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Right-wing meme claims liberal financier collaborated with Nazis — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Third-Country Deportations Pending Review — 6dThe Supreme Court temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting some migrants to countries where they have no ties, while agreeing to hear a challenge to the policy in December. The court has not ruled on its legality; challengers argue the removals raise due-process and protection-from-torture concerns, and three liberal justices said they would have blocked them for now.

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Conservative meme questions target of liberal women's anger — Sep 18, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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The Kindness of the People of Le Mans to POWsGood News — FROM 1945French villagers feed German prisoners after liberation

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — Sep 14, 2026The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

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Vance Plans $9,000 Subsidies for Married Stay-at-Home Parents — Sep 11, 2026The Trump administration, championed by Vice President JD Vance, is proposing to expand the Child Care and Development Fund to provide up to $9,000 per child annually to married couples with a stay-at-home parent, with eligibility restricted to households where the other spouse works at least 35 hours per week. Critics from conservative and liberal voices warn the plan would invite government intrusion, create dependency and benefit cliffs, and shift incentives away from work, while supporters argue it would support families.

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Drone attack near Colombia's Venezuela border kills soldiers, officials blame ELN — Sep 5, 2026A drone attack on a military unit in Ocaña, northeastern Colombia, followed by a clash inside the compound killed at least three soldiers and wounded several others, with the National Liberation Army (ELN) blamed by local authorities and the government vowing a forceful response. The ELN, along with dissident FARC factions, competes for control of the Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border, a major coca-producing area, as violence in the area intensifies.

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Derek Foss Drones changing the game for these armed groups in Colombia, and not in a good way for the military stationed there.

Russian Strike Kills Sailor, Injures Three in Odesa — 1dRussian strike on Liberian-flagged cargo ship in Odesa region port kills one motorman and injures three; 13 crew evacuated, USPA reports Oct. 3, 2026.

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Coast Guard and FBI Probe Possible Cyber Breach on Texas-Bound Tanker — Sep 15, 2026Coast Guard and FBI boarded a 333-meter Liberian-flagged tanker able to carry 2.3 million barrels of oil on Aug. 21 over a possible cyber breach; no crew danger or environmental harm was reported.

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Sam Okafor If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now.

Purdie Throws Three Touchdowns as Liberty Tops Ball State 51-15 — Sep 19, 2026Liberty cruised to a 51-15 win over Ball State behind Deshawn Purdie’s three touchdown passes, with more scoring from Jamari Person and Makai Jackson as the Flames dominated on both sides of the ball. Coach Jamey Chadwell spoke of strong execution across all phases and noted it as Liberty’s best performance of the season and their first win over an FBS opponent since 2025.

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Tom Gallagher Chadwell was right about the execution, this felt like their cleanest game and the first FBS win in a while is a solid step.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Liberty stun top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 — Sep 27, 2026Breanna Stewart scored 34 points as the eighth-seeded Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 on Sept. 27, 2026.

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Priya Raman New York played with real confidence against the top seed, that road win changes how the series looks now.

Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — Sep 24, 2026Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

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Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Liberty outscores Lynx 23-12 late to win 93-81 — Sep 19, 2026Stewart's answering 3 after Miles' 69-67 go-ahead play sparked Liberty's 23-12 close in a 93-81 win; she also passed Bird on the career scoring list.

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Dana Whitfield Stewart's clutch three after that go-ahead bucket turned the game around for Liberty.

Flamengo Reaches Libertadores Semifinals After Late Equalizer With 10 Men — Sep 17, 2026Flamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by earning a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta scoring the equalizer late in the tie. They will face Estudiantes de La Plata, while concerns over the Maracanã pitch dominate build-up to the decisive leg.

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Liberty rallies past Gardner-Webb 24-23 — Sep 12, 2026Liberty survived Gardner-Webb 24-23 on a 54-yard TD pass from Jaylen Henderson to Darius Copeland with 2:34 left, marking the Flames’ first win since Nov. 1, 2025. Henderson sparked the comeback after Deshawn Purdie’s early handoff, prompting talk of a quarterback controversy and leaving coach Jamey Chadwell stressing the need to improve at quarterback going forward.

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Nicole Hardy Purdie looked solid early but the Flames still need to fix their quarterback play fast.

Aging chimps once used in vaccine research now get full health checkups in Liberia — Sep 5, 2026A group of chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments in Liberia are undergoing comprehensive health checks at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge, as part of long-term care to ensure their wellbeing in old age. The more than 400 animals, now aged about 30 to 35, were part of research from the 1970s to the early 2000s, and the sanctuary has assumed permanent responsibility since 2015 to monitor their health and safety while they live on mangrove islands.

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Elena Vasquez These animals gave a lot to science whether they consented or not. Least we can do is make sure they're comfortable now.

Canada, Bonner lead Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in semifinals opener — 5hJordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points after half and DeWanna Bonner added 23 off the bench as Atlanta beat New York 92-82 in WNBA semifinals Game 1.

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Rachel Meyers Atlanta's third quarter surge and forcing all those turnovers made the difference, Liberty will need to clean that up fast.

Chester County Rescinds Policy; Pennsbury Faces ComplaintPolitics — 6dA Pennsylvania school system, Chester County Intermediate Unit, rescinded a policy that restricted staff from telling parents about students’ transgender status, following a legal challenge. Separately, Liberty Counsel asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate Pennsbury School District, alleging staff used a student’s male name and pronouns for nearly three years without informing the parents.

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Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Breanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

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Verizon Commits $70M to Free AI Training — Sep 23, 2026Verizon commits $70 million to free AI training on Sept. 23, 2026, with courses from Google, OpenAI and others, plus a $1 million Liberty Science Center grant.

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Chris Dalton Verizon's money for free AI courses with big tech partners should help a lot of people stay employable.

Catholic Groups Sue Illinois Over Assisted-Suicide LawHealth — Sep 7, 2026Catholic leaders including Cardinal Cupich, two orders of nuns, and a Catholic pharmacist have sued Illinois to block or challenge the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, claiming it would force them to violate their religious beliefs and require referrals for assisted suicide. Proponents argue the law protects patient rights and religious liberty for others, while courts weigh injunctions as the law nears its start date.

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Post-9/11 Surveillance Expansion, Privacy Debate PersistsPolitics — Sep 8, 2026Twenty-five years after 9/11, surveillance infrastructure expanded into a broad digital ecosystem powered by AI and data analytics, linking federal, state, and local agencies with policing tech and civil liberties concerns. Debates continue over powers such as FISA Section 702, backdoor searches, and AI-enabled data mining, highlighting tensions between security, privacy, and the rights of communities most affected.

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Memphis rallies past early deficit to defeat Arkansas State 42-24 — Sep 6, 2026Memphis opened their renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with a 42-24 win over Arkansas State, riding a dominant rushing attack that produced 335 yards and a standout four-TD night from Jaylin Carter. The Tigers pulled away after halftime, with Carter compiling 183 rushing yards and Memphis’ defense sealing the victory with multiple interceptions as they move to 2-0 on the season.

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Priya Raman yards rushing as a team is wild, Memphis just wore them down after halftime. 2-0 start looks promising.