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in Harvard University
What should determine the limits of federal power over a private university—campus policy disputes, national security concerns, or something else entirely?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · 6d
in Morgan Rogers
Seven-year deals for players like Rogers are becoming common—smart long-term planning by clubs, or just a way to inflate resale value while limiting player leverage?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Jul 26, 2026
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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Pennsylvania Limits Robocalls, Spam Texts Under Act 47
Politics
— 4d
States are advancing measures to safeguard elections, including efforts to shield voters from potential federal intimidation at polling places and to tighten creditable ID requirements, while Pennsylvania passes a broad safety package—from improved school mapping for emergency response to stricter limits on robocalls and spam texts. The moves reflect a broad push to strengthen election integrity and public safety ahead of the midterms.
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Seahawks Cut Diggs, Plan to Add to Practice Squad
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The Seattle Seahawks cut Trevon Diggs to reach the 53-man roster limit but intend to re-sign him to the practice squad, avoiding waivers. Diggs, who joined in August and had a preseason interception, was part of a wider cornerback shakeup that included additions and trades to bolster depth.
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The Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideo
Funnyfriend168 · 5.5M views · Aug 24, 2026
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Packers acquire TE Redman from Rams
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The Green Bay Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams to bolster depth at the position ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, with Redman aiming to carve out a role behind starters in Green Bay. The trade comes amid the Rams’ crowded tight end room, where Redman’s limited NFL experience and preseason showing highlight a developmental move for both teams.
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James Okafor
Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?
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Letitia James’ Many L’s: New York AG Suffers Another Major Courtroom Defeat, This Time At Hands Of Obama Judge
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 38m
Casper Ruud Withdraws From US Open
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Casper Ruud withdrew from the 2026 US Open due to a back injury after ongoing fitness concerns in New York, with his place in the draw filled by lucky loser Arthur Gea who will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Ruud, a 2022 US Open finalist, has had a mixed 2026 season with no titles and limited deep runs, including a recent mixed-doubles run at Flushing Meadows.
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Ranking
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.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Global Tourist Sites Restricted, Access Limited
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— Aug 21, 2026
Across the world, numerous sites remain off-limits to casual visitors due to safety, security, ecological preservation, or protection of Indigenous communities, including North Sentinel Island, Barren Island, Svalbard, Lascaux Caves, Area 51–style restricted sites, and Point Nemo as a spacecraft graveyard. These restrictions reflect deliberate policies to safeguard people, cultures, and fragile environments, with access often limited to researchers or strictly controlled by authorities.
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Dobbs Elevates Lions’ Backup QB Race
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Josh Dobbs outplayed Luke Altmyer in Detroit’s 25-16 preseason win over the Colts, throwing two touchdowns and directing a flawless two-minute drill to bolster his case as Jared Goff’s backup. Altmyer struggled with turnovers and limited production, leaving his bid to back up Goff unsettled while the Colts featured rookie Anthony Richardson and quarterback Riley Leonard in mixed results.
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Elena Vasquez
Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.
China Factory Activity Shrinks Second Straight Month at 49.8
Business
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China’s manufacturing activity remains in contraction as the PMI hovers around the 50 threshold, with August readings signaling a second consecutive month of weakness even as exports support growth. The economy faces sluggish domestic demand and a protracted property slump, keeping policymakers’ room for easing but with limited scale and uncertain impact on momentum.
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Raj Patel
The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
Jaguars Acquire Quinn Ewers from Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a swap of Day 3 picks in the 2028 draft, finalizing a deal that follows Ewers’ limited rookie season and an injury scenario that affected his camp. Ewers, a 2025 seventh-rounder who started three games, will join the Jaguars to compete for the backup role behind Trevor Lawrence as Miami shifts its depth chart to Cam Miller or Mark Gronowski.
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Aisha Patel
This is going to matter a lot more in six months than it does today.
On X · @NCTsmtown_DREAM
NCT DREAM Renjun & Chenle ‘ROOMMATE’ Fanmeeting BTS Video Release
Official NCT DREAM account posts behind-the-scenes video for Renjun & Chenle fanmeeting, generating strong positive fan engagement with thousands of likes and high views; reactions are overwhelmingly enthusiastic with minor logistical notes but no real opposition.
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Ohtani’s return day shifted to Tuesday
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Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains uncertain as Dodgers officials weigh whether to let him throw a full inning or more, given lingering knee and biceps issues and a prioritization of his offensive value. The plan could see him make a very limited Sunday appearance, potentially followed by additional live sessions to build up his pitch count, with decisions hinging on how he feels and feedback from the coaching staff.
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Raj Patel
Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
Xycotic · 9.1M views · Aug 28, 2026
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CNOOC Sees Room for US-China Energy Cooperation, Weighs Joint Investments
Business
— 5d
CNOOC says there is substantial room for energy cooperation with the United States, including possible joint LNG investments with US partners, despite tariffs that have kept bilateral trade limited. The company emphasizes pursuing deals with partners to create shareholder value, though no concrete agreements have materialized yet.
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Blaze Alexander returns, Orioles prepare for Athletics series
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In a 4-3 win over the Athletics, Craig Albernaz highlighted Alex Hoppe's save and Brandon Young's efficient start, while Trevor Rogers was roughed up by homers, prompting Baltimore to focus on limiting long balls down the stretch. The Orioles began a three-game series in Sacramento with Blaze Alexander back in the lineup, Gunnar Henderson resting, and Jackson Holliday moving into the leadoff spot as the team looks to capitalize on a favorable slate against the A's and Rockies.
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Cuba Begins 1.4 Million-Student School Year Amid Severe Crisis
Politics
— 4d
Cuba is set to begin its new school year on September 1 with about 1.4 million students returned to classrooms despite a severe economic crisis, widespread power outages, and shortages of uniforms and teachers. Officials say only about 73% of teaching positions can be filled, prompting flexible attendance and the use of college students and professionals to fill gaps while inventories of uniforms remain severely limited.
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Badgley to Lead Amazon Murder Mystery Series
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Penn Badgley is set to star in a murder-mystery series based on Benjamin Stevenson’s Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, with Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video backing the project and David Hemingson as showrunner. The limited-series drama follows Ern Cunningham at a snowbound Vermont family reunion where a frozen body appears and escalating deaths unsettle the gathering, with Made Up Stories and Fifth Season producing alongside Badgley and Stevenson.
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Raj Patel
Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.
Daily Caller News Foundation
Letitia James’ Many L’s: New York AG Suffers Another Major Courtroom Defeat, This Time At Hands Of Obama Judge
A federal judge blocked New York’s $75 billion Climate Superfund law Monday, ruling the state cannot force energy companies to pay for global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Meta Teen Safety Settlement Reaches $18 Billion
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Ohio will receive more than $319 million over the next decade as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta to improve safety measures for children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement requires hard two-hour daily time limits with pauses, nighttime blocks, stronger age verification, safer content controls, removal of like counts, and independent audits to assess implementation.
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Aisha Patel
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Quiz
Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Global Operations
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Boston Scientific disclosed a cybersecurity incident on Aug. 25, 2026 that disrupted global IT systems and limited access to order processing and shipments, with investigations ongoing and no timeline for full restoration. The company is working with third-party cybersecurity experts, and the incident’s full operational and financial impact remains undetermined, with shares slipping in premarket trading as investors assess the disruption.
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Sarah Kim
Same. The framing gap between outlets is the real story.
Mortgage rates slide ahead of Jackson Hole speech
Finance
— 4d
VA Jumbo loans broaden buying power for veterans and active-duty borrowers with little or no down payment, though entitlement and regional limits can affect how much can be borrowed. Across lenders, fixed and floating rates are fluctuating, with current US averages in the mid-6% range and guidance on securing the best deal including credit health, larger deposits, shopping around, and term choices, alongside UK-focused tips for Santander borrowers.
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Jarahn x SHLD - Yu Les (Audio) feat. Nene Morus & Rich Antony
Jarahn · 38.3K views · Aug 27, 2026
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Arizona Voters Oppose Flock ALPR Cameras, Demand Audits
Politics
— Aug 20, 2026
Protests in Fargo highlighted public concern over Flock automated license plate readers, with activists calling for strict data access controls, retention limits, and restricting use to police only amid Fourth Amendment worries. In Arizona, multiple polls show a clear preference to limit or end ALPR deployment, strong concerns about data misuse, and broad support for independent audits, even as a faction believes cameras can aid crime-solving.
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THMA Plans 24 Fall 2026 Healthcare Conferences Nationwide
Health
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The Health Management Academy announced its Fall 2026 lineup of 24 Forums, Circles, and Collaboratives across U.S. cities from September 14 to December 4, continuing its executive-convening, retreat-style format with a single C-suite participant and limited Industry Members, and adding two new programs: Market CFO Forum and Neurosciences Forum in Irving, Texas will culminate with December sessions, while the season opens with a CEO Forum in Boston.
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Trump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering It
Francis Kapper · 11 min · 13h
Steven Tyler wins court victory, most claims dismissed
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A Los Angeles judge ruled in Steven Tyler’s favor by dismissing the vast majority of claims in Julia Misley/Holcomb’s civil abuse suit, setting a September trial date and restricting what Misley can testify about, including barring discussions of abortion, post-18 assaults, or comparing the conduct to human trafficking or the Holocaust. The court also allowed limited evidence of drugs and alcohol and evidence related to consent, while permitting the claim to proceed on a narrow basis related to consent and the relationship as presented.
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Tonopah Valley football season canceled amid investigation
Sports
— 4d
High school football seasons and games in several districts were canceled or postponed due to ongoing investigations into student misconduct and a fatal shooting: Tonopah Valley High School canceled the entire season amid questions of eligibility connected to a July sexual misconduct investigation, with officials saying the case is active and details are limited; in Mississippi, Humphreys County’s game against Yazoo City was canceled to allow grieving after a 16-year-old player was killed, with district officials noting playoff eligibility remains unaffected.
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Meta Settlement Reaches $17-18B for Youth Safety
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Meta has agreed to a settlement of about $16.7–$17 billion with 47 states and a bipartisan coalition of 51 state attorneys general to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, ending the Oakland trial with mandatory safety measures such as daily usage limits, nighttime blocks, enhanced age verification, and strengthened parental controls. The deal also requires platform changes to curb youth addiction and restrict data practices, while Meta denies wrongdoing.
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James Okafor
Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.
Jupiter Topco LLC Expands U.S. Stock Holdings
Business
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Jupiter Topco LLC disclosed new Q2 positions in five companies: Chubb Limited (44,418 shares valued at about $15.13 million), SLB (366,270 shares about $17.02 million), Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (161,176 shares about $19.74 million), GE Vernova (2,018,612 shares about $2,371,538,000) and Pan American Silver (553,979 shares about $24,761,000). These moves illustrate a broad, diversified strategy across financial services, energy, utilities, industrials and materials, with Jupiter Topco’s large GE Vernova position and other major institutional participants cited.
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James Okafor
Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.
Meta plans $17B settlement on teen social media
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Meta has agreed to multibillion-dollar settlements with state attorneys general to resolve lawsuits alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, with penalties ranging from about $16.68 billion to $18 billion and court approval required. The deals include stringent safety measures—default daily time limits, night and school modes, stronger age verification and parental controls, and independent oversight—to curb addictive features and protect underage users.
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On X · @FabrizioRomano
Barcelona View Transfer Window Closed for Incoming Signings After Gabriel Jesus Arrival
Fabrizio Romano reported Barcelona consider their summer transfer window closed after Gabriel Jesus arrived from Arsenal. Barcelona fans reacted mostly negatively, with strong disappointment over the lack of a center-back signing despite other arrivals.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 24 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.4M views · Aug 31, 2026
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