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‘Weak, Weak, Weak’: CNN’s Data Guru Says Primary Protest Votes Are Ill Omen For Biden CampaignReporting — May 24, 2024CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten asserted on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s primary performance as an incumbent candidate is historically “weak,” with the lowest before him being George H.W. Bush, who…

Fans Furious After Famous Singer Flubs National Anthem: ‘Pathetic’Opinion — Oct 29, 2022In perhaps a telling omen before a crushing Houston Astros choke job in Game 1 of the World Series, a six-time Grammy-nominated singer absolutely butchered “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the game. Eric Burton is…

Mythical 16-Foot-Long Fish Caught, Terrified Villagers Know Last Sighting Came Before Major DisasterReporting — Jul 19, 2022Fishermen caught a 16-foot oarfish off the coast of Chile last week, leaving many locals concerned as the sea creature is considered a “bad omen” to whoever crosses its path. The Chilean locals speculated that sight of…

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Nepal-Tibet Border Floods: Dozens Missing, Thousands Displaced — 5dAid has begun reaching survivors after the catastrophic flash floods along Nepal’s border with China, with thousands displaced and many communities relying on makeshift relief centers. UN agencies say about 17,000 children need urgent humanitarian assistance, dozens of schools were destroyed or damaged, hundreds of thousands are affected, and lawmakers and aid groups are coordinating search-and-rescue, health, water and protection services while UN Women warns that women and girls face heightened risks of violence and trafficking in the disaster’s aftermath.

Global PMIs Mixed in August Readings — 5dChina’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.

BTC ETFs, Macro News Drive Crypto MomentumFinance — 6dCrypto-focused ETFs and assets saw notable shifts in August: Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF's short interest collapsed and Jane Street built a stake, while YieldMax’s YBIT also saw a steep short-interest decline; Ethereum meanwhile saw large outflows from exchanges as holders move to self-custody and staking, contrasting with Bitcoin's steadier exchange balances. Kevin O'Leary argues institutional capital will flock to Bitcoin and Ethereum once regulation enables it, and Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust is updating its NAV index from the CoinDesk Ethereum Classic Price Index to the Benchmark Extended Rate.

Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives — 19hA Staten Island man and Republican congressional staffer Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning moments from his car while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell footage capturing the strike. He endured a severe burning sensation and tingling but remained conscious, was hospitalized overnight and released with no burns, and both he and his office emphasized gratitude for life afterwards.

Derek Foss Glad he walked away with nothing but a wild story to tell. Lightning is no joke, don't skip a dentist appointment excuse like that though.

KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes STTGDC Acquisition, Capacity 780MWBusiness — 2dThe KKR-Singtel consortium completed its acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, retaining the company’s name and leadership while introducing a refreshed brand built around “Built Ready” to drive AI-ready data-center expansion across Asia, the UK and Europe. STTGDC reported strong momentum, with capacity up 25% to 780 MW since late 2025, contracted capacity up 50%, EBITDA up 30%, and a near 2 GW powered-land pipeline fueling ongoing growth.

Heidi Klum's $8,300 Bag, Budget Lookalike Emerges — 3dA wave of star-studded bag moments spotlights white quilted designer models as versatile fall accessories, with Heidi Klum and Margot Robbie anchoring luxe looks while budget-friendly Amazon dupes make the style accessible. Other pieces highlight affordable, on-trend options like a $24 Diuy crossbody, a $23 quilted bag inspired by high-end styles, and a $79 Amazon top-handle bag that captures the same chic silhouette.

Germany to host 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup — 3dBerlin will host the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup from Sept. 4–13, with the United States pursuing a fifth straight title behind a star-studded roster including Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier and budding talents like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, as Japan, Germany and others prepare for a competitive tournament. Germany, the host, faces injury blows such as Satou Sabally’s concussion and several warmup losses but depends on home-court support and players like Nyara Sabally, Leonie Fiebich, and Alexis Peterson to push through Group A against Spain, Japan and Mali.

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Putin claims major gains in Ukraine, refuses talks with Kyiv's leaders — 16hPutin said Russia is winning the war in Ukraine, branded Kyiv’s leadership as terrorists, acknowledged Ukrainian drone attacks, and touted battlefield gains including the capture of 270 square kilometers in Donetsk and advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, with plans for large strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He dismissed mobilization rumors as nonsense and signaled openness to talks if they could produce results, insisting momentum remains on Moscow’s side.

Tom Gallagher square kilometers sounds big until you remember the size of the country he's trying to take.

Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match — 4dOlivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.

Reese Breaks WNBA Double-Double Record; Dream Top Lynx — 2dAngel Reese of the Atlanta Dream continued a historic run, setting the WNBA single-season double-doubles record with her 29th and extending her dominance as a rebounder, while guiding Atlanta to key wins over Minnesota and maintaining momentum for a playoff push. Her performances, including record-breaking rebounds and multiple double-doubles, solidified her place among the league’s top players this season.

Georgia's Nate Frazier eyes 1,000 rushing yards and a lasting legacy — 2dGeorgia running back Nate Frazier remains the centerpiece of the Bulldogs' ground game as he heads into the season opener against Tennessee State, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from last season after finishing with 947 rushing yards. Off the field, he endured his father's death with strong support from the Georgia program, which helped him stay focused as he works to live up to Georgia's storied backfield tradition.

Brazil's economic growth slows to 0.5% as agriculture offsets weak demand — 1dBrazil's economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1's pace and up 2.0% year-over-year, with agriculture driving the gain at 2.8% while consumption contracted 0.4% as high interest rates weighed on households. Analysts see continued headwinds from tight monetary policy and limited momentum in services and industry ahead of the October election.

Derek Foss Agriculture keeps saving the numbers while regular families feel none of it in their wallets. High rates are crushing consumption.

Wisconsin farm to school program returns for third year with new database — 2dAcross five articles, communities are weaving agriculture into education and capacity-building—from Nashville seminarians gaining agrarian experience on Field of Dreams Farm to Wisconsin schools earning recognition in Farm to School programs; a Virginia middle school math teacher uses hydroponics and hands-on farming to teach critical thinking, and a Gauteng program empowers young women through practical agricultural training with strong external partnerships—demonstrating a broad push to align local food systems with education and employability, even as challenges like water scarcity and stereotypes persist.

Israel Strikes in Gaza and West Bank EscalateWorld — 6dIsraeli forces conducted extensive raids, air and ground strikes across Gaza and the West Bank, killing and wounding civilians, demolishing homes, and arresting Palestinians as part of an escalating campaign that includes ceasefire violations in Gaza and intensified settlement-related activity in the West Bank. The actions span multiple towns and camps, with casualties among women, children, and other civilians amid ongoing protests, raids, and settler activity fueling regional tensions.

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NeuroThera advances enrollment in SCI-210 autism trial toward 60-participant goal — 1dNeuroThera Labs’ SCI-210, a CBD-CannAmide formulation for autism, is advancing in a double-blind trial at Soroka Medical Center in Israel, with enrollment moving toward 60 participants and early momentum reported (six in Article 1, 26 by mid-trial updates in Articles 2 and 3) and endpoints including the ABC-C and CGI-I assessments. The program, conducted under NeuroThera as a SciSparc subsidiary, aims to determine whether SCI-210 offers advantages over CBD alone, with plans to commercialize initially in Israel if successful.

Chris Dalton Commercializing in Israel first makes sense before trying to scale anywhere else, smart move if the data holds up.

‘Furious’ Is a Story of Complex Women and Ineffable Emotions — 1d

Nicole Hardy Curious how the writer defines "ineffable" here - sounds like a story more interested in mood than plot.

A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum withdraw from Team USA's World Cup roster before Berlin opener — 2dUSA Basketball announced that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons, with Plum also sidelined for part of the 2026 WNBA season, and replacements Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will join the roster. The Americans will lean on a younger core, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, as they open against China.

Haiti Gangs Release 13 Captives After Mass Kenscoff KidnappingWorld — 4dIn Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, a mass kidnapping left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted, with six children and seven women released in a rare moment of relief. UNICEF and UN officials highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis and urged international action as the UN Security Council discussed response options.

Clancy Trial Deliberations Resume; Mental Health and Manslaughter Considered — Aug 25, 2026Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Massachusetts is shaping up around jury instructions and a possible lesser charge of manslaughter if jurors find postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors and defense framing the legal standards differently. A civil rights attorney who initially believed she was criminally responsible says the trial’s weeks of testimony may have shifted her view toward psychosis and command hallucinations, while observers note defense conduct and emotional courtroom moments that could affect juror perceptions.

Imposters at Boise Arrested in $1.3M Dating ScamSports — Aug 26, 2026Daejon Labrayae Love, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and later as a wealthy real estate investor, used dating apps and fake investments to defraud at least 26 women out of about $1.3 million across four states, with an 18-year-old accomplice posing as his financial adviser to gain victims’ trust. They were arrested in Boise, Idaho, and charged in federal court with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, amid ongoing investigations into additional potential victims.

Norris Extends with McLaren Through 2030, Champion — Aug 25, 2026Lando Norris reinforced his momentum by winning the Dutch Grand Prix, joining earlier victory in Budapest and narrowing the championship gap as McLaren showcases significant development under the current rules. Concurrently, reports indicate Norris is negotiating a new €60 million-per-season contract from 2027 with McLaren, potentially placing him among F1’s highest-paid drivers as talks have been ongoing since June.

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