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Curate Launches Integrated Two-Way Client Texting — 12hCurate launched two-way texting for its event operations platform, enabling caterers and other event businesses to message clients from contact profiles and keep incoming and outgoing conversations in a shared chronological record.

Maya Lindstrom This texting tool should cut down on missed messages and keep everything organized for busy caterers.

Sunny Hostin Reveals She Was Holdout Juror in 1991 Cannibal Case — 2dLong before Lindsay Clancy’s trial ended in a mistrial due to a holdout juror, other trials ended the same way. “The View” host Sunny Hostin revealed she was a holdout juror where… — by Sandra Rhodes

Rachel Meyers One juror sticking to their guns like she did can really shape how justice plays out in wild trials.

Which way Texas — Sep 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Tom Gallagher I wish both sides would focus less on memes and more on fixing the grid and border issues for real.

US and Chinese fast-food chains open outlets in each other's markets — 5dChurch's opened its first Shanghai store last month with 600 more planned as Mixue drew cold crowds in New York in two-way U.S.-China fast-food expansion.

Tom Gallagher Seeing chains swap markets like this should give customers more choices without raising prices much.

Wednesday briefing: Iran retaliates; the best way to exercise; New Hampshire primaries; and more — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim New Hampshire voters usually reward candidates who show up and listen, so the results should clarify who has real grassroots support.

Russian Emigration Queries Surge Amid Mobilization Fears — Sep 14, 2026Kovcheg saw nearly eight times more emigration inquiries last month than in May; a Moscow woman called the draft 'a one-way ticket.'

Maya Lindstrom Digital restrictions will make remote work impossible for many, so leaving is a practical step.

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — Sep 15, 2026Gates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Enters CarmelGood News — FROM 1888Young girl offers little way of love.

Jaguars Outline Fluid Two-Way Plan for Hunter's Return — Sep 11, 2026The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a two-way player, starting at cornerback but with potential limited offensive involvement as game plans allow, and coach Liam Coen says Hunter will play both WR and CB with usage that’s fluid and situational. Hunter is returning from a knee injury and the team aims to maximize his defensive impact while using him strategically on offense, including in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

Nicole Hardy Fluid usage on offense could work if they keep it situational and don't rush it.

Hurricane Marie Cancels Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival — Sep 11, 2026The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica was canceled two weeks before its Sept. 26-27 debut due to Hurricane Marie causing significant beach erosion, with refunds being issued and plans announced to return in 2027. The two-day beach festival, organized by Goldenvoice and featuring headliners The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White, is the second major Los Angeles–area beach festival canceled this year as organizers prioritize safety and beach restoration.

Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.

The Most Reluctant Convert in All EnglandGood News — FROM 1931C.S. Lewis fought his way into faith backwards — arguing against it all the way — then became the century's best-loved voice for Christianity.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword praised for combat, criticized for repetitive lengthTech — Aug 31, 2026

CDU Suffers Setbacks in Berlin, Mecklenburg Elections — Sep 17, 2026Berlin voters head to the polls with The Left (Die Linke) leading in polls and Elif Eralp poised to push for the mayoralty, while CDU and AfD remain behind as the balance of power could hinge on a coalition. The election also features first-time votes for 16- and 17-year-olds, Merkel voting by post, and analysts suggesting possible three-way coalitions among The Left, Greens, and SPD to form Berlin’s next government.

Catholics weigh nod of peace in church services — Sep 8, 2026The sign of peace at Mass traces back to early Christianity and was restored after Vatican II, though handshakes largely gave way to nods after the pandemic.

Dana Whitfield They should just drop the whole thing since it pulls attention away from the liturgy itself.

Aliyah Boston Helps Team USA Claim Fifth Straight World Cup Title — Sep 18, 2026Aliyah Boston played a pivotal role for Team USA as they won the FIBA World Cup, posting strong two-way impact with 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and a high plus-minus while Coach Stephanie White lauded her growth and ability to stretch the floor. Her form helped the Fever secure a playoff spot, and both Boston and White stressed the potential for expanded, multi-faceted roles for Boston with Team USA and in the WNBA going forward.

Colorado’s Gooden Becomes Division I’s Only Two-Way Lineman — Sep 7, 2026Colorado coach Deion Sanders is expanding two-way versatility, highlighting Chauncey Gooden (a 380-pound interior lineman) for playing both sides in the Georgia Tech win and earning more responsibilities as the Buffs prepare for Weber State, while the program’s recruiting momentum—especially the 2027 class ranking high and prospects like Gabe Jenkins hinting at dual-role play—reflects the broader impact of the on-field success.

15 books real people say completely changed the way they see the worldGood News — Sep 7, 2026A Reddit user asked for books that rewired their thinking and habits, prompting dozens to share specific titles and the exact shifts those books created.

Rand Paul Argues the Election ‘in Many Ways Was Stolen’Reporting — Dec 16, 2020Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is echoing President Donald Trump’s false allegations of widespread voter fraud. “The fraud happened. The election in many ways was stolen and the only way it will be fixed is by in the future…

Clearlake Completes Full Chelsea Takeover — Sep 14, 2026Chelsea will move to full control by Clearlake Capital as Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss exit their stakes, with the club valued at about £5 billion including debt and Clearlake set to take complete ownership by year-end. Boehly will step down as chairman while Wyss remains a key stakeholder, and the transition could pave the way for stadium and training-ground upgrades.

Tucker Carlson and Fox News Agree to ‘Part Ways’Reporting — Apr 24, 2023Fox News and one of its top-rated anchors are parting ways. In a statement on Monday, Fox News said, “FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and…

Fed’s Powell Sees a Long Road To ‘Maximum Employment’Reporting — Sep 17, 2020The way Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sees it, the U.S. labor market has a long way to go to meet the central bank’s maximum employment goal and a lot of boxes to tick along the way. In his most extensive effort…

Trump Says ‘the Only Way’ He Will Lose Is If the Election Is ‘Rigged’Reporting — Aug 18, 2020President Donald Trump says there is only one way that he can lose the presidential election in November. And that is if it is “rigged.” Speaking to supporters in Wisconsin on Monday, Trump said, “We have to win the…

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — Sep 15, 2026A UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

The Walls Are Closing In On Benjamin Netanyahu — And There’s No Easy Way Out — Sep 9, 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is finding himself stuck in an increasingly difficult situation with the war in Gaza, one that presents no clear way out and threatens to jeopardize his hold on the country’s…