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BRICS Leaders Bridge Divisions to Adopt New Delhi Declaration — 11hBRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit are poised to approve a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war by any country while avoiding naming specific states, as they work to bridge the Iran-UAE gulf divide. The declaration, aligned with a broader push against unilateral sanctions and non-UN-authorized coercion, is expected to be finalized and endorsed on Saturday.

Rachel Meyers The stand against non-UN sanctions is welcome but these groups often struggle to enforce their own words.

South Park changes name to South America after Emmy win — 4d

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Falcons name Tagovailoa as starter vs. SteelersSports — 4d

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Sheriff names five victims in Miami cargo plane crash — 4d

Pete Davidson finds 9/11 anniversary especially tough at father's age — 1dPete Davidson reflects on his firefighter father Scott Davidson’s death on 9/11 as the 25th anniversary approaches, noting it’s tougher now that he’s a father and is the age his dad was. He also explains how having a daughter named Scottie reshapes his perspective and highlights his involvement in 9/11 fundraising efforts such as NYC Still Rising After 25 Years.

NFL predictions for 2026 season name Super Bowl contendersSports — 4d

Christopher Columbus Names Island After SaviorGood News — FROM 1492Explorer dedicates voyage to Christ in logs.

Weight Watchers Names Former Ookla Chief Stephen Bye as CEO — 3dWeight Watchers named Stephen Bye as its chief executive officer, with the appointment to take effect this fall, tapping a veteran leader who scaled Ookla’s subscription business and drove growth across tech and telecoms. The move aligns with Weight Watchers’ strategy to build an integrated weight health platform for the GLP-1 era, leveraging Bye’s track record in subscriptions and operational efficiency.

Rachel Meyers Stephen Bye's background scaling Ookla might bring needed efficiency, though I wonder how well it translates to health services.

Christopher Columbus Names Island After the SaviorGood News — FROM 1492Columbus plants the cross and claims San Salvador for Christ.

U2 to Receive MusiCares 2027 Honor on Band's 50th Anniversary — 2dU2 are named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year, celebrated for five decades of music and extensive humanitarian work, with a February gala at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The honor highlights Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.'s philanthropy and impact beyond music.

Priya Raman U2's charity work has always stood out, so this 2027 honor feels well earned after fifty years.

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Short Interest Falls Across Five Stocks — 3dFive stocks—Replimune Group, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Frontier Group Holdings, Lucid Group, and indie Semiconductor—showed notable declines in short interest on August 14, with short floats at 43.08%, 34.79%, 39.54%, 41.01%, and 32.43% respectively and days-to-cover ranging from about 6 to 13.37. In parallel, institutional activity shifted across these names, with large players like BlackRock, State Street, UBS, and others increasing or decreasing stakes, and insider trading across the period mostly involving sales rather than purchases.

Cat Accidentally Thrown Away With a Couch Is Rescued From Landfill and Reunited With His FamilyGood News — 4dAn 8-year-old cat named Mike was rescued from a Virginia landfill after hiding in a discarded couch and reunited with owner Neal Augenstein.

Nicki Minaj declares faith as SBA names her as judge in Million Dollar Pitch CompetitionGood News — 4dChristina Ryan Claypool and other believers share accounts of finding forgiveness and strength through faith after hidden pain and loss.

Trump to Mark 9/11 Anniversary at Pentagon — 4dPresident Trump attended and spoke at 9/11 commemorations, including events at the White House Ellipse and nationwide ceremonies tied to a steel World Trade Center beam that toured the country to honor first responders. In related 9/11 tributes, Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, announced a new Coast Guard cutter name, and NYC released asbestos-related documents about air conditions after the attacks.

Tyler Cameron Pitches ‘Team Shart’ for DWTS Partnership — 6dTyler Cameron floated the nickname “Team Shart” for his DWTS pairing with Sharna Burgess, sparking jokes but prompting Sharna to reject the poop-themed name and urge fans to suggest a non-poop-related alternative as they gear up for the season. The exchange has nonetheless kept the name in public discussion as Cameron and Burgess prepare to compete.

Tom Gallagher Sharna's right to shut that down, "Team Shart" would haunt her for the rest of the season every time someone brought it up.

Readers share 21 trends accepted now that may embarrass laterGood News — 4dUpworthy readers responded to a 2024 question by naming current habits and policies they expect future generations to view with embarrassment, from fashion choices to social issues.

9/11 Anniversary Honors Victims, Health Toll — 4dTwenty-five years after 9/11, the dead include thousands of immigrants and diaspora communities—from South Asian workers and Jamaicans to Latino employees and undocumented migrants—whose lives and memories are kept alive by families, memorials, and national reckonings. Meanwhile, authorities have struggled to identify all remains, with more than 1,100 still officially unidentified after two decades, spurring advances in DNA techniques and ongoing efforts to restore names to the victims.

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 157.8K views · Sep 11, 2026

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NCPA selects VAIR as official rating system for college pickleball — 1dVAIR has been named the official rating system of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association, granting NCPA players VAIR+ access, integrated performance statistics, and a pathway to becoming VAIRified to better understand and develop their game. The partnership blends AI, match data, and certified human evaluation to produce a more accurate representation of on-court ability beyond wins and losses.

Marcus Bell Hope the VAIR+ access makes it easier for teams to analyze matches without extra hassle.

Nashville Airport Begins Dolly Parton Renaming Process — 3dThe Metro Nashville Airport Authority is moving to rename Nashville International Airport 'Dolly Parton International Airport' while keeping the BNA code, with a board vote anticipated and broad support from Gov. Bill Lee and Parton’s family. The change would cost millions, still requires FAA approval, and could take six months to a year for signage if the two-year-death naming rule is waived.

Norbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening Ahead — 2dTropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.

Jared Kim Norbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.

New Hampshire GOP primary favors familiar faces over anti-establishment trend — Sep 5, 2026New Hampshire’s eight-candidate Republican Senate primary is led by two former senators, John Sununu and Scott Brown, illustrating voters’ comfort with familiar names rather than anti-establishment candidates. The race will contrast with Democrats’ slate of younger and progressive contenders, while Sununu’s comeback is aided by his family name and a long absence from the ballot.

Marcus Bell Funny how "anti-establishment" mood evaporates the second a familiar last name shows up on the ballot.

Márquez named Mexico coach with 2030 World Cup goal in view — 2dRafael Márquez was introduced as Mexico’s new head coach, vowing to build on the Javier Aguirre era to push the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 and toward the 2030 cycle. He emphasizes continuity, familiarity with the players, and will lead a staff including Guardado as Mexico plans friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile.

Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle.

Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll's clashes with Pentagon — Sep 3, 2026President Donald Trump named Adam Telle acting Secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid clashes with Pentagon leadership. Telle, formerly Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, was sworn in in August 2025 and will need Senate confirmation for a permanent replacement.

Nicole Hardy Another Army secretary shuffle already? These clashes with the Pentagon keep piling up under this administration.

MapQuest Surges While Google, Apple Rename Lake Ontario — Aug 31, 2026MapQuest has refused to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America despite President Trump’s executive order, arguing that keeping familiar names serves users, and in response the app saw a surge in downloads and top chart positions as it rolled out a lake-name generator tool. The development follows a related pivot where Google altered the lake’s name and MapQuest highlighted similar past action with the Gulf of Mexico, underscoring a broader debate over official name changes and user familiarity.

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.9M views · Sep 10, 2026

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