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Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified — 1dDuring a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Rachel Meyers Trump's take on a unified Ireland makes sense in theory, but the UK still holds the real cards on any decision.

Hormuz Vessel Strike Kills One, Injures Three — 10hA merchant vessel was struck near Hengam island and the Shib-Deraz coast off Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and wounding three, according to Iranian authorities. The attack underscores ongoing Iran–U.S. tensions over the waterway as shipping traffic remains disrupted, with mentions of a US-Iran agreement and comments from US President Donald Trump about control of the strait.

Rhode Island Democratic governor faces primary challenge over bridge delays — 4d

Chris Dalton Bridge repairs have dragged on too long and it's fair for voters to demand better results from the governor.

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

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US targets multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island — 4d

Marcus Bell Directly targeting vessels risks drawing in more countries than intended.

Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage — 4d

Priya Raman Hawaii sees storms often but fierce winds like these can still overwhelm preparations.

Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide5 sources — 5d

New Hampshire Senate race tightens, Rhode Island governor on track to lose: 5 primaries to watch7 sources — 5d

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

St. Cuthbert Ministers to Plague VictimsGood News — FROM 685Bishop cares for the sick on Farne Island.

Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers — 1dCritics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.

Dana Whitfield Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.8M views · Sep 11, 2026

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Roger Williams Founds Rhode IslandGood News — FROM 1636Exile creates haven of tolerance

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

Matos Wins Rhode Island Democratic Primary Despite Fundraising Shortfall — 3dRhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos won the Democratic primary with about 37% of the vote, defeating four challengers including Xay Khamsyvoravong, who conceded as Matos held a solid lead and will go on to face Republican John Loughlin in November. The race featured heavy fundraising, including a dark‑money PAC push in the final days, with Matos’s background as the governor’s pick and an Afro-Latina trailblazer shaping the backdrop to debates over corporate influence and policies like grocery-store covenants.

Tiny Kitten Somehow Ends Up Stranded In The Middle Of A HighwayGood News — 5dRescuer John carefully retrieves a tiny kitten from the middle of a Long Island highway while Dodo editor Monica follows the effort.

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max but Skips Standard Model — 4dPre-launch reporting indicates the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will carry a modest US price hike of about $100 to around $1,199, with Indian pricing potentially rising to ₹1,44,900 or higher in some scenarios. Leaks also highlight the new A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a forthcoming foldable model codenamed iPhone Duo that could command top-tier pricing in select markets.

Records Since 1895 Rank Wettest Septembers in Nine States — 2dStacker compiled per-state rankings of the wettest Septembers since 1895 for Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island, Utah, and South Dakota, based on total precipitation and including state-wide highs and lows and average temperatures. The articles provide a state-by-state breakdown of which Septembers were the wettest using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood.

China warns over Taiwan's role as leaders skip Pacific Islands Forum — Sep 1, 2026

Dana Whitfield China's anger says more about their own regional ambitions than any real slight. The forum should focus on what Pacific nations actually need.

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 55K views · Sep 9, 2026

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Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives — Sep 1, 2026A 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.

Waimanalo Man Dies After Tree Falls on Tent as Hurricane Lowell Passes — 4dA homeless man living in a tent died when a tree fell on him at Sherwood Beach in Waimānalo during Hurricane Lowell, with the death ruled an unattended incident and no foul play suspected as investigators determine the link to the storm. The incident underscores Lowell’s severe impact across Oʻahu and other islands, including widespread damage, power outages, and evacuations as officials continued to assess the storm’s toll.

Houthis Reportedly Capture Mokha, Red Sea IslandsWorld — Sep 6, 2026Iran-aligned Houthis have escalated attacks on Red Sea oil transport and signaled readiness to join Iran in widening the conflict, threatening global energy routes via Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz; meanwhile Western powers confront costly, difficult efforts to protect these chokepoints as ships change course in the Red Sea and at Hormuz amid warnings.

Pawleys Island Girl Found Dead; Tracking Device Not Worn, Sheriff Says — Sep 1, 2026Georgetown County and Virginia authorities say 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who had been enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program, was not wearing her transmitter when she went missing near Pawleys Island and the device was later found at a Virginia residence; officials say the system could have aided an earlier search. Hayes's body was recovered in the water near her last known location as investigators continue to review how the transmitter ended up separate from her.

Boa Constrictor Wins Met Opera Snake Auditions — Sep 5, 2026Snakes auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera for Così fan tutte; a boa constrictor named Princess won the role with understudy Nala, chosen by performer Zoe Ziegfeld who handles the snake on stage. The production is staged as a 1950s Coney Island carnival with animal talent expert Nancy Novograd supplying the snakes for the auditions.

Rachel Meyers Zoe Ziegfeld has got one of the more unusual job descriptions on Broadway, handling a boa constrictor for a Coney Island carnival scene.

One Dead, Three Missing After Bahamas Plane Disappears — 5dA Florida family of four—pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and grandchildren Sofia Sosa and Christian Sosa—are missing after a PA-34 Piper aircraft (tail number N212ML) disappeared off Andros Island while returning from the Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities are leading a weather-delayed, multi-agency search for the downed plane 13 miles west of Andros, with search efforts spanning air and sea assets and the investigation ongoing.

Body of missing 5-year-old found after large-scale Pawleys Island search — Aug 31, 2026The body of nonverbal 5-year-old Sailor Hayes was recovered from the water near the rental home she wandered from in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, as hundreds of residents and multiple agencies searched the area with drones, divers, and Project Lifesaver technology; authorities say there is no foul play suspected. The case elicited a large community response and extended condolences from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office as the search concluded.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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