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in People's Republic of ChinaWhich of these developments—cyber breaches, population decline, export controls, or AI competition—poses the biggest long-term challenge to US-China relations, and why? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · 6d

Qualcomm stock pops 10% on data center infrastructure deal with AmazonBusiness — 6d

Walton's 10th-Inning Homer Lifts Athletics 6-5Sports — 5dDonovan Walton fueled several Athletics rallies, belting a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th to beat Seattle and posting multi-hit efforts in other outings, including a 2-for-3 showing with a solo homer in a 4-2 loss to Toronto. Through these performances, Walton is delivering consistent pop (six homers this season) and a solid stat line as Oakland relies on him in an injury‑ravaged lineup.

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views — 2dShakira's career spans intimate origins of songs like Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos, Inevitable, and Ciega, sordomuda to world-conquering World Cup anthems, highlighting improvisation, personal identity, and turning points such as the Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53. Her influence extends beyond music to a signature belly-dance aesthetic rooted in Lebanese and Caribbean influences, along with record-breaking milestones like Dai Dai reaching 1 billion YouTube views and high chart rankings, underscoring her status as a global Latin-pop icon through collaborations and cultural fusion.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.5M views · Sep 9, 2026

Tickets Reportedly Top $42,000 Ahead of Texas-Ohio State — 4dTicket prices for the Texas vs. Ohio State game have surged to eye-popping levels, with some listings hitting $42,000 and average resale prices around $800–$900 as the matchup—bolstered by College GameDay and two top-five teams—sets a near-sellout, record-attendance expectation. Many students and fans are being priced out, relying on virtual queues or season-ticket packages, while analysts note demand could still rise closer to kickoff before easing once inventory shifts.

IJRTrump Comes Out In Favor Of Surveillance State’s Newest ToolSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 1h

Milwaukee museum traces bobbleheads' surprising journey from ancient China — Sep 3, 2026Bobbleheads, iconic spring-headed figurines, have become a lasting symbol of American pop culture with roots in China and Germany before flourishing in the U.S. since the 1960s as baseball giveaways and collectibles, now housed in museums and sold widely for various figures and personalized themes.

Maya Lindstrom I've got like 40 of these from stadium promotions over the years, never thought about how far back the concept actually goes.

RankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Enduring Hits by Neil Diamond and Toni Braxton Draw Fresh Adaptations — 5dIconic pop songs across decades—from Neil Diamond’s Cherry, Cherry and its personal origins, to Sixpence None the Richer’s Kiss Me as a late-90s staple, and Toni Braxton’s Un-Break My Heart, a multi-week chart-topper—continue to resonate, now aided by innovative reimaginings and multimedia tie-ins like Shania Twain’s You’re Still the One remix with Zedd for Candy Crush. These markers of enduring relevance show how classic hits persist through chart milestones, Grammy recognition, and fresh collaborations that bring them to new audiences.

Rolling Stone ranks The Cars' guitar solo among the greatest ever — Sep 4, 2026Readers share a diverse array of favorite guitar solos while highlighting enduring classics across rock history, from UFO and Hendrix to The Cars and Genesis, as well as modern influences like Jack White. Recent rankings and interviews emphasize the lasting impact of iconic solos—whether concise pop-leaning tracks or sprawling progressive pieces—on shaping the sound of rock for decades to come.

Nicole Hardy Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody.

Pink Floyd's Only No. 1 Hit Joins Stones, Talking Heads on Greatest-Songs Lists — Sep 5, 2026A trio of influential rock tracks is highlighted for how their openings and production shaped pop culture: Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 was expanded by Bob Ezrin into a disco-infused, choir-backed hit; The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil is celebrated for its boldly narrated opening line and historical storytelling; Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime is spotlighted for its innovative production with Brian Eno and its sermon-like, introspective lyrics despite modest chart success.

Chris Dalton Once in a Lifetime never charted big but you can't go to a party without someone doing the "same as it ever was" arm move, that's real cultural impact right there.

Four Rock Classics Earn Lasting Acclaim — Sep 3, 2026The articles trace how iconic 70s/80s acts shaped rock and pop, from The Beatles’ evolving genius and Brian May’s nostalgia for early work to Aerosmith’s 1989 comeback era highlighted by Pump, while Tears for Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rule the World remains a defining 80s classic despite political controversy, and Talking Heads’ This Must Be the Place endures in legacy even without top-chart success.

On X · @FortniteFortnite Teases Kingdom Hearts Collab Drop on September 17 with Cryptic “Follow Your Heart” PostThe official @Fortnite account posted “Follow your heart. September 17.” alongside a photo (appearing to show a glowing heart/Kingdom Hearts element over the map, likely Battle Woods or similar). It is a teaser confirming the Kingdom Hearts crossover, with Sora (and reportedly Riku, Kairi, Roxas) skins and related items arriving in the next update on Sept. 17. It is trending due to strong fan excitement for the long-rumored/highly requested Disney/Square Enix collab, map integration references, and rapid spread among Fortnite and KH communities.2,709 likes · 16m

Folk pioneers Jim Sullivan and Connie Converse vanished without explanation — Sep 5, 2026A look at how early pop and folk-rock icons shaped music history: Buddy Holly’s brief but blueprint-setting career left a lasting mark on rock ’n’ roll, just as Connie Converse’s frontier-pushing songwriting prefigured later artists like Dylan and Mitchell, and the enduring mystery of Jim Sullivan adds an eerie footnote to the era’s stories of artists who vanished. Together, these profiles underscore how a few visionary artists, and even unresolved disappearances, continue to influence and intrigue long after their peak moments.

Video — YouTubeThis is so cool 😳Glowupgurlzz · 10.5M views · Sep 13, 2026

Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List — Aug 26, 2026From Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.

VS BattleJim Carrey vs Adam SandlerRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side

McConnell Missing Posters Pop Up in DC — Jul 30, 2026The hunt for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) face gone next level as missing posters featuring the senator have popped up around Washington, D.C. The Kentucky politician has been absent from Capitol Hill for about seven…

Viewers Left Wondering ‘Where Are the Jokes?’ After Embarrassing SNL Skit: ‘None of This’ Was FunnyOpinion — Apr 17, 2023“Saturday Night Live” is an American pop culture institution. That’s not to say it’s any good, that’s just to say it’s there . In fact, there are plenty of American pop culture institutions we could do without. The…

Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Jackson — Sep 3, 2026Cassandra Wilson, the Jackson-born, two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist celebrated for bending jazz boundaries across folk, pop, R&B and country, has died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi, with the death announced by her manager and authorities confirming the location but not yet revealing a cause. Tributes from peers and mentions of her NEA Jazz Master honor and notable albums underscore her influence and legacy in modern jazz.

Sandra Rhodes‘It Was a Dump’: Trump’s War on the White House’s Historic SoulPresident Donald Trump praised the renovation efforts at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and called it a “dump” before the work started. The president took to Truth Social Sunday to say the White House was in "very bad condition. ” He blamed prior administrations did not take care of it. "The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a 'dump!' Past Presidents did not take 1h

‘I Did That!’: Biden Stickers Pop Up at Gas Pump, Manager Reveals How Many Removed Each DayReporting — Mar 8, 2022Gas prices are going up, and some Americans are pointing fingers at President Joe Biden . A satirical sticker that reads, “I did that!” with a photo of Biden pointing has been popping up at the gas pump. The stickers…

QuizHow long do you last in the apocalypse?The sirens are going off. Twelve questions and the AI issues your official survival forecast — with a time estimate.3 min · today's quiz

Pop Star Arrested in Middle East After Joking About Religious SchoolReporting — Aug 29, 2022A Turkish singer who made a joke about the nation’s Islamic religious schools has been tossed in jail over her remark. Gülşen, a pop singer, was jailed on Thursday over a quip made in April while poking fun at a member…

Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories — Sep 6, 2026The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 73.7K views · Sep 9, 2026

Catholic Priest Demoted After Letting Pop Singer Desecrate Church for Music VideoOpinion — Nov 8, 2023When you think you have finally seen every destructive thing a culture can produce, something still more destructive confronts you. In the video for her new single, “Feather,” pop singer Sabrina Carpenter used a…

Tyla's A*POP set for release, fans awaitEntertainment — Jul 21, 2026Tyla’s sophomore album A*POP arrives tonight with 14 tracks and a rollout built on intimate listening sessions, continuing her chart-successful run with singles like Chanel, She Did It Again, and Is It Love. The project expands her sound with collaborations from MaWhoo and Babalwa M, and she frames A*POP as a more personal, boundary-pushing statement releasing around late July, marking a maturation beyond a single African-artist label.

IJRRepublican Gubernatorial Nominee Steve Hilton Pledges To Appoint Democrat Senator If ElectedSpencer Lombardo · 2 min · 11h

Fox News’ Hannity Pops Question to Earhardt on Christmas — Dec 27, 2024Fox News’ Hannity Pops Question to Earhardt on Christmas Fox News’ Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are engaged. Hannity proposed to Earhardt over Christmas at their home church, per Fox News . The newly engaged couple…

Man Sets Eye-Popping World Record: ‘Skill Is Definitely a Gift’Reporting — Oct 20, 2022In this short season of tricks and treats, the trick of being able to pop one’s eyes partly out of the socket definitely seems like a fitting skill. Sidney de Carvalho Mesquita, also known as Tio Chico, lives in Brazil…

‘I Love Criminals … I F*cking Hate ICE’: Foreign Pop Star Goes On Unhinged Leftist Rant About US Politics — Jan 11, 2026Pop star Zara Larsson, a Swedish national, declared her “love” for criminals and a litany of leftist causes — as well as her hatred for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — in a rambling Instagram story…

Rutgers plans to host UMass in season opener — Aug 31, 2026Rutgers opens the season against UMass, a Minutemen team now led by former Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak whose staff includes several Rutgers alumni, while Rutgers unveils a revamped defense and has named Dylan Lonergan as its starting quarterback. UMass, coming off an 0-12 season, is hoping quarterback Pop Watson leads a higher-scoring attack, but Rutgers expects to press its edge with a stronger defense and playmakers like Antwan Raymond and KJ Duff.

Pop Star Comments On Diary — Aug 2, 2026Nicki Minaj targets Dr. Anthony Fauci with a viral diary parody after his Fifth Amendment use. See what she said and why it matters.

On X · @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZBOYNEXTDOOR Drops LEEHAN HAZE Concept Photos for ‘HOME: DELUXE’ AlbumOfficial concept photos for LEEHAN’s HAZE ver. in the 1st studio album repackage drew overwhelmingly positive fan excitement and praise with no meaningful opposition.3,098 likes · 18m

Video — YouTubeFirefighter unloads on pro-Palestinian protesters near 9/11 Memorial #shortsFox News · 1M views · Sep 12, 2026