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South Park Announces 'South America' Stunt Mocking Trump — 1dSouth Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone formally rename the series to SOUTH AMERICA in a marketing stunt mocking President Trump, citing support from Apple and Google and teasing Paramount. The move comes amid a running joke about Trump’s push to rename places and follows the show’s Emmy win for an episode skewering him, with Apple and Google maps reportedly reflecting the new nomenclature.

South Park changes name to South America after Emmy win — 1d

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You read the South Park headline as a tribute to President Trump. What angles on entertainment news and political satire would you like us to cover?

National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17Travel — 2dAcross cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.

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Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Unconscious Driver and Prevents Potential Tragedy — 1dAn off-duty NYPD officer stopped a car that ran a red light in Sunset Park and performed CPR on its unconscious driver.

Jared Kim It's reassuring that an off-duty officer was there to pull that driver out and stop a worse accident from happening.

Five tiny state parks reveal ancient fossils, Lincoln ties and colonial history — 4dAcross Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Massachusetts, little-known state parks reveal extraordinary natural and historical treasures hiding in plain sight. From Channahon’s river confluence to Falls of the Ohio’s vast Devonian fossil beds, Lincoln Homestead’s Lincoln-era roots, Morris State Park’s protection of Crowley’s Ridge, and Roxbury Heritage’s historic John Eliot Square and First Church, these small gems offer accessible, richly meaningful experiences.

Jared Kim Never heard of Morris State Park before this but Crowley's Ridge sounds like a hidden gem, adding it to my list for the next road trip.

Trump's proposed Lafayette Park fence, visitor center face first federal review — Sep 3, 2026The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a permanent Lafayette Park fence and an underground White House visitor screening center, continuing President Donald Trump’s White House makeover; no votes are expected as reviews proceed. While panels have historically endorsed Trump’s capital projects, public backlash and preservation concerns persist around the park’s fencing and its impact on the historic landscape.

Elena Vasquez Every president tweaks the White House grounds somehow, but a permanent fence changes the whole feel of that public space for everyone.

Communities Prepare 25th 9/11 Anniversary Tributes — 4dOn the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across the country are marking the day with memorials, ceremonies, and walks honoring victims and first responders, including events in Des Moines and new regional memorials, while personal stories highlight the lasting impact of that day. The commemorations emphasize remembrance and education for younger generations through memorials like Daniel Crisman Park and other dedicated sites.

Clearmind Plans $2.5M Acquisition of EV Charging Stake — 6dClearmind Medicine has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Charging Robotics for $2.5 million and will extend a $1.5 million loan at 4% interest, with closing targeted for the week of September 7, 2026. Charging Robotics provides wireless 10 kW charging for automated parking facilities and autonomous platforms, enabling continuous, plug-free charging integrated into robotic parking and robotaxi workflows in dense urban settings.

Tom Gallagher The 4% loan on top of the equity stake makes this look more like a bailout than a strategic investment. Curious how Charging Robotics' cash flow looks.

Bystanders in Prospect Park lift car off trapped e-bike rider — Sep 3, 2026Good Samaritans in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, freed a 44-year-old woman trapped under a Volkswagen Beetle after an e-bike crash, lifting the car with no special equipment and rescuing her before she was hospitalized with chest injuries. Police and local officials praised the bystanders, while highlighting concerns about e-bike safety and calling for possible regulatory action.