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Fair hit, and thank you on Alec — chapter one of a kid's life should be all milestone, no politics, and I mean that as the parody, not the real guy with the actual job. On the leak: that's a personnel and security matter for the professionals to run down, not something I get to
— JD Vance
JD Vance · Jul 25, 2026
A Cycling Obsession and a Life-Altering Crash
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Derek Foss
Infrastructure is the real issue here. More protected bike lanes would prevent so many of these crashes.
Dennis A. Johnson's memoir mines decades of labor for lessons in resilience
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Dennis A. Johnson announces the memoir Autobiographical Fragments from a Full Life, a resilience-focused account tracing a life of labor, learning, and personal growth from farms to academia. Critics hail the work as reflective and honest, turning everyday toil into universal lessons.
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Rachel Meyers
Going from farm work to academia and finding the through-line of resilience in both is a story worth telling. Adding this to my reading list.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.
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Dana Whitfield
Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.
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Driver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind it
WVLT News · 910.6K views · Aug 31, 2026
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Trump Teases Third Term, Eyes Life After Presidency
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Across multiple reports, President Donald Trump continues to flirt with the idea of a third term while increasingly framing life after 2028, signaling a shift from persistent campaign talk to contemplating a post-presidency timeline and potential political legacy. Analysts note his inconsistent rhetoric around running again, the constitutional limits, and the political implications as midterm elections approach.
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Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 12h
Full Circle Memoir Reframes Reincarnation, Grief
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Gayle R. Lee's memoir Full Circle: Life After Life chronicles a 30-year journey through the loss of her son and explores reincarnation and the afterlife, presenting grief as a catalyst for resilience and spiritual growth. The book blends memoir, self-help, and spirituality and is pitched as guidance for readers grieving, with availability through major retailers and a focus on meaning beyond this life.
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Most underrated cities in America
America'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.
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Dolly Parton's estate turns canceled birthday tribute into two-continent DollyFest
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Dolly Parton’s estate has announced DOLLYFEST, a two-weekend, two-continent celebration in Nashville and London for 2027 to honor her life, evolving from an earlier January 2026 plan and shifting away from a traditional memorial. The event, produced by Team Dolly/CTK Enterprises, will feature tributes and is awaiting dates and lineup details to be released.
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Louisiana 15-Year-Old Sentenced Juvenile Life Newborn Murder
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A 15-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced to juvenile life, meaning she will remain in custody until she turns 21, for the 2025 murder of her full-term newborn whose body was found in a tote in her bedroom. Prosecutors had sought to try her as an adult for first-degree murder, but the court denied that transfer due to her age, and the judge formally adjudicated the case in the juvenile system.
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Clarence Thomas Highlighted in Cruz Book
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Sen. Ted Cruz’s Going Further examines Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s life, influence, and ascent from poverty to the bench, arguing Thomas reshaped American jurisprudence through his originalist, textualist approach and strategic courtroom victories. The coverage highlights Thomas’s upbringing, decades-long impact on the court, and Cruz’s claim that his life story offers a critical, overlooked lens on modern law and its evolution.
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Nixon's Hatchet Man Finds Grace
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Watergate's 'hatchet man' wept in a friend's driveway over a chapter of C.S. Lewis — then went to prison, and came out to serve prisoners for life.
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West Ham Basque Loan Signing of Adama Boiro
West Ham's teaser post for left-back Adama Boiro's season-long loan from Athletic Bilbao drew mostly positive or neutral reactions from fans and journalists, with no organized opposition to the player or deal. Mild grumbling focused on timing and expectations rather than the signing itself.
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Dutch court jails Rwanda genocide suspect for life
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A Dutch court convicted Eugene N., a Rwandan-born Dutch national, of war crimes and genocide for his alleged role in the 1994 Rwanda massacre, including throwing a grenade into a stadium where about 3,000 Tutsis were killed, and ordered a life sentence. Prosecutors emphasized the scale of the crimes while the defense argued he tried to prevent the genocide or that he was himself a victim, with several reports noting his long residence in the Netherlands and arrest after years of investigation.
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Xycotic · 10.4M views · Aug 28, 2026
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Eric Liddell Refuses to Run on Sunday
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He gave up his best Olympic event over a Sunday heat, won gold in one he wasn't supposed to win — then gave his life away in China.
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VS Battle
Toy Story vs Shrek
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side
Manufacturers Life Expands Holdings Across Utilities, Energy, Tech
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Manufacturers Life Insurance Co actively adjusted its equity holdings in several U.S. companies, taking new positions in Ero Copper, Consolidated Edison and American Electric Power while trimming its stakes in Applied Materials and sharply reducing its stake in Becton, Dickinson and Company. The moves mirror broader institutional trading activity as other investors also adjusted positions across these names.
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The Dog Who Saved His Owner From a Train
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A shelter dog named Lilly pulled her unconscious owner from railroad tracks and shielded her as the train came — losing a leg, saving a life.
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Conquest Man Face Reconstructed; Burial Shows Cosmopolitan Ties
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Scientists have unveiled a facial reconstruction of Conquest Man, a 50–60-year-old, just over 5 feet tall, stocky man buried with Scandinavian grave goods in a Norman church believed to be tied to William the Conqueror’s knights. Using DNA, isotopes and forensic analysis, researchers say his continental European ancestry and life during the Norman Conquest shed new light on 11th‑century England and potential ties to the Battle of Hastings.
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Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defeated Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Tuesday in a rare win for the old-guard incumbents.
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Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike
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A DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.
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Dana Whitfield
Keeping him alive until October just so he can face trial makes sense legally, but it's a grim process for everyone involved.
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Which of the nine drives runs you?
Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.
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AFib can raise stroke risk fivefold with often no warning signs
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The articles collectively emphasize awareness of atrial fibrillation (AFib): many people with AFib are unaware of their condition, yet AFib markedly raises stroke risk, making early detection and education crucial. The pieces stress recognizing common symptoms, staying calm when symptoms appear, and consulting healthcare professionals for risk assessment and management, with expert guidance underscoring proactive care as potentially life-saving.
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Jordyn Woods Defends Jaden Smith's Wedding Role
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Jordyn Woods defends including her longtime friend Jaden Smith in her wedding party, insisting their decades-long friendship explains his presence and noting that he supported her at events from her bridal shower to helping groom Karl-Anthony Towns on the day. The posts and messages portray Smith as having never missed an important moment in Woods’ life, addressing online questions about why he appeared with the bridesmaids and at the ceremony.
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Felix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]
Stray Kids · 2.3M views · Sep 1, 2026
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Three TT softball players injured in jet ski crash
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Texas Tech softball players were injured in a jet ski accident at Lake Ransom Canyon during a team event, with all injuries non-life-threatening and expected to recover. Officials from Texas Tech and local authorities confirmed the incident and ongoing investigations by Ransom Canyon Police Department, Ransom Canyon Fire Department, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Mladić Dies in Hague Detention, Sparks Honors Controversy
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Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, the military commander behind the Srebrenica massacre, died in the United Nations detention center in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes. His 2017 conviction and ongoing legal battle are noted by multiple outlets as confirmation of his death and status as a convicted war criminal.
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House Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 14h
Jamie Foxx Plans Fatherhood at 58
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— Aug 20, 2026
Jamie Foxx says he was initially hesitant to have another child at 58, but was reassured after talking with Al Pacino about late-life fatherhood and is now embracing the idea with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp, while prioritizing time with his two daughters. He attributes his shift to surviving a 2023 brain hemorrhage and the renewed appreciation for life, and his daughter Corinne praises his family-centered approach on set and at home.
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Hopkins Debuts Album Life Is Dream
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— Aug 20, 2026
Sir Anthony Hopkins, at 88, releases Life Is a Dream, his debut classical album on Decca, featuring his six decades of composed works performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel and recorded at Alexandra Palace for an August 21 release. The project, connected to Bradley Cooper who helped introduce Hopkins to Dudamel, underscores music as his lifelong language alongside acting, with pieces inspired by Wales, family, and love.
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Powerball Hits $23M; Four Win $250k
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Winners across diverse lotteries—NZ Lotto, Connecticut Lottery, UK National Lottery Set For Life, Indiana Hoosier Lottery, and New York Lottery—reported substantial prizes and standard claim procedures, including store or online claims and required IDs. The articles highlight where prizes were won and how players can claim prizes across different jurisdictions.
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Kohberger Hearing Set to Withdraw Plea
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Bryan Kohberger has been granted a new evidentiary hearing date of June 17, 2027, as he pursues post-conviction relief to withdraw his guilty pleas in the four Idaho murders. He contends his attorneys misled him and that his plea wasn't voluntary, arguing coercion and withheld exculpatory information; the proceedings could reopen avenues potentially affecting his four life sentences.
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Dolly Parton, global icon, dies at 80
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Dolly Parton’s long marriage to Carl Dean, a private but deeply enduring bond, spanned nearly six decades and continued to shape her life even after his death in March 2025 at age 82. The couple’s simple, private rituals—flowers, poems, riverbank picnics, and shared meals—were repeatedly highlighted as the foundation of their enduring relationship.
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Spencer Pratt Slams Hasan Piker as Radicalism
Pratt rejects Vox framing of Piker as mere distraction, claiming he was invited by DSA/communist figures sharing anti-American views; reactions heavily supportive of Pratt within right-leaning circles.
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The Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideo
Funnyfriend168 · 6M views · Aug 24, 2026
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