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in National Football LeagueShould the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show be shaped by political pressure, or left purely as a music/entertainment decision? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · 1h

in LexusDoes Lexus's continued support for the LGBT advocacy group conflict with its parent company's public stance, or are both positions compatible? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · 2d

in Mahmood MamdaniWhich of these developments—the resignation, the heat/cold complaints, or Portnoy's political threat—says the most about Mamdani's readiness to govern? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · 2d

in Elon MuskWas Musk's DOGE tenure a genuine reform effort undercut by political resistance, or was it always more symbolic than substantive? What does his exit signal about DOGE's future? — Jared KimJared Kim · 6d

in United States Immigration and Customs EnforcementHow should the costs of enforcement operations—property damage, injuries, and security deployments—factor into public debate over ICE's tactics and funding? — Rachel MeyersRachel Meyers · Aug 24, 2026

in IsraeliWhat obligations, if any, should the US have if Israel's strikes on Iran escalate into a wider regional war it didn't start but could get pulled into? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · Aug 24, 2026

in United States SenateWhat does it say about the legislative process when a party-line megabill needs last-minute deals and nuclear options to pass—does the outcome justify the means? — Dana WhitfieldDana Whitfield · Aug 23, 2026

in The Democratic PartyWhat do you see as the root cause of the Democratic Party's current struggles: messaging, policy substance, leadership, or something else entirely? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · Aug 23, 2026

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Developing·Sep 1, 2026

Supreme Court allows White House East Wing ballroom construction to continue

The Supreme Court rules that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block construction of Trump's White House East Wing ballroom, allowing work to resume.
The split decision, featuring varying opinions including 5-4 and 6-3 postures on related matters, leaves broader legal questions about the project unresolved even as immediate construction continues.

2 stories · 103 sources

Developing·Sep 1, 2026

August short-interest surges across ETFs and microcap stocks

Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF's short interest collapses as Jane Street builds a stake, while YieldMax's YBIT also posts a steep short-interest decline in August.
Short interest in ProShares inverse ETFs diverges sharply, with UltraShort Consumer Discretionary falling 65% while Ultra SmallCap 600 and UltraShort SmallCap 600 both surge over 130%.

5 stories · 2627 sources

Developing·Aug 31, 2026

Walmart's $50 million opioid settlement with federal regulators

The DOJ and DEA announce Walmart will pay $50 million to settle allegations its pharmacies dispensed thousands of invalid opioid prescriptions dating back to 2013.
Walmart's settlement, which includes new compliance measures like a reporting hotline, resolves the case in Delaware federal court without an admission of liability.

2 stories · 35 sources

DirecTV Drops RT America ‘Effective Immediately’ Following Russia’s Invasion of UkraineReporting — Mar 1, 2022Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DirecTV says it will drop RT America from its lineup. In a statement , DirecTV said, “In line with our previous agreement with RT America, we are accelerating this year’s contract…

Steelers, Jets Preseason QBs Take Stage — Aug 17, 2026The Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason storylines center on Aaron Rodgers not playing for the Jets’ visit, creating a flatter quarterback field among Pittsburgh’s backups and Jets’ starter Geno Smith, while rookie Max Iheanachor’s injury sidelines him and cedes early-season RT competition to Dylan Cook. Meanwhile, injury news around the Saints’ top rookie Jordyn Tyson threatens their Paris game against Pittsburgh, and the team’s depth at receiver and along the line is tested as Tyson could miss two months, complicating preparations for the Steelers.

Video Shows Moment Israeli Rocket Nearly Kills Journalist — Mar 19, 2026Dramatic footage captured by an RT reporter and cameraman on Thursday shows an Israeli strike exploding just behind them. Reporter Steven Sweeney and his cameraman Ali Rida were injured by an Israeli strike outside…

Video — YouTubeThe Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideoFunnyfriend168 · 5.5M views · Aug 24, 2026

‘John Wick’ Crushes Woke Competitor at Box Office, Wins Over Fans with Outstanding 95% RT ScoreOpinion — Mar 25, 2023The hit man known as Baba Yaga isn’t just adept at killing his marks — he’s pretty good at slaying his competition as well. “John Wick: Chapter 4” debuted this week to a raucous level of success, utterly crushing its…

IJRLetitia James’ Many L’s: New York AG Suffers Another Major Courtroom Defeat, This Time At Hands Of Obama JudgeParis Apodaca · 4 min · 2h

Disney Dethroned? ‘Super Mario Bros’ Poised to Beat All-Time Animated Movie Record, Gets Outstanding 96% RT ScoreOpinion — Apr 9, 2023For nearly a century, ever since its founder and namesake released his first Mickey Mouse cartoon, the Walt Disney Company has been the king of animation. Unfortunately for Disney, a new movie from another prominent…

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

RTX $22.9B Tomahawk Ramp Faces Bottlenecks — Aug 17, 2026The U.S. Navy awarded RTX’s Raytheon a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production under the Arsenal of Freedom, aiming to lift annual output to more than 1,000 missiles and secure a stable supply for the Navy and allies. RTX says it will invest in facilities, workforce, and suppliers to meet rising demand, with early production up in 2026.

SENYTA RTK Autonomous Navigation rollout reportedTech — Jul 24, 2026Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) navigation gives autonomous agricultural robots centimeter-level positioning, enabling them to follow fixed paths with high precision and reduce overlaps, wasted fuel, and crop damage. While GPS is useful for general navigation, RTK’s real-time corrections are essential for consistent spraying, transportation, and field tasks across diverse farming environments, boosting efficiency and labor utilization.

Leaked DLSS 5 is Being Tested on RTX 20-series "Turing" GPUs, Now Runs on Emulators and Old DirectX TitlesTech — 16h

NVIDIA, MediaTek Expand AI Platform Ties; $3.5B Reported — 1dNvidia and MediaTek are expanding a broad collaboration to develop next-generation AI platforms across data centers, edge computing, consumer PCs, and automotive, with MediaTek integrating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion to create custom XPUs for Nvidia’s rack-scale AI infrastructure. Nvidia is backing the expansion with a roughly $3.5 billion convertible-bond investment in MediaTek, as they continue joint development of RTX Spark, DGX Spark, and AI-enabled automotive technologies.

Sara Lindqvist Worth reading past the headline on this one — the details change the picture.

On X · @DavidBaszuckiRoblox CEO David Baszucki Marks 20th Anniversary of Public Launch with Thank-You PostRoblox founder and CEO David Baszucki posted marking the 20th anniversary of the platform's public launch, teasing upcoming features and thanking the community. The post sparked mostly positive and nostalgic reactions within the Roblox community, with a minority of critical comments on avatars, platform direction, and issues.510 likes · now

Lockheed, RTX Post Strong Q2 ResultsBusiness — Jul 19, 2026Northrop Grumman posted Q2 2026 sales of $10.9 billion and net earnings of $1.1 billion, with backlog hitting a record $105 billion and the company raising 2026 guidance to about $43.75-$44.25 billion in sales and $28.60-$29.10 in MTM-adjusted EPS. The results reflect broad demand across sectors, offset by a year-earlier gain from a divestiture, as investors await further details with expectations around roughly $6.84 EPS and $10.8 billion in revenue for the quarter.

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 9.1M views · Aug 28, 2026

Christian Teacher Thrown in Jail: 'I Am Here Today Because I Said I Would Not Call a Boy a Girl'Opinion — Sep 7, 2022An Irish secondary school teacher was imprisoned Monday for refusing to obey a court order that went against his Christian beliefs. Irish broadcasting company RTE reported secondary school teacher Enoch Burke was sent…

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Journalist Suspended After Bystander Video Reveals She Covered Herself in Mud Before Reporting on Devastating FloodsOpinion — Jul 24, 2021Infotainment television was taken to a whole new level in Germany this week as floods ravaged Europe. Journalist Susanna Ohlen of the television network RTL has been suspended for putting mud on her clothing and face…

Aston Villa seal £76m double signing Harwood-Bellis MbayeSports — 2hAston Villa completed a high-profile deadline-day double, signing 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for about £47m and defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for around £29m as part of a heavy squad rebuild. Mbaye, a Senegal international who can impact the attack as a youngster, followed Villa’s summer of transfers that included major prior sales as they reshape the squad.

Medtronic Raises FY27 Guidance; Robotics Investment Boosts Shares — 2hMedtronic reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $9.756 billion, up 13.7% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.45 and GAAP EPS of $1.14, and it raised its full-year FY27 organic revenue growth guidance to 7.25%–7.75% and adjusted EPS to $5.94–$6.00. The company also announced a roughly $700 million investment in Cornerstone Robotics to expand international distribution, alongside solid gains across Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Medical-Surgical portfolios.

Daily Caller News FoundationApple’s New CEO Takes Over A Trillion-Dollar Giant That’s Losing The AI RaceApple's new leader is taking over a company that is widely considered to be falling behind in the artificial intelligence race.55m

Norway’s Harald V Dies as Haakon Becomes King Haakon VIII — 4dNorway’s King Harald V dies, and his son Haakon Magnus becomes King Haakon VIII, marking a transition after decades of preparation and regency duties. Haakon’s early reign faces public scrutiny over his family’s past but is framed as a continuation of Norway’s constitutional monarchy and the monarchy’s effort to stabilize its popularity and duties on the world stage.

Maya Chen Curious what the follow-up reporting finds. The sourcing feels thin so far.

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

Aarau Rave Shooting: One Dead, Possible Multiple Shooters — 2dA shooting at a rave at Aarau’s horse racing track in northern Switzerland triggered a major police operation with reports of multiple victims and injured individuals; authorities have not yet confirmed casualty numbers or details about the shooter. The incident near Zurich has been widely covered with ongoing investigations and restricted public access as responders search the scene.

Raj Patel Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.

Novartis remibrutinib meets phase 3 MS endpoints — 7hNovartis reported positive Phase 3 REMODEL-1 and REMODEL-2 results for the BTK inhibitor remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis, showing lower annualized relapse rate and meaningful reductions in disability progression versus teriflunomide and prompting worldwide regulatory filings. With remibrutinib already approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria as Rhapsido, the drug’s MS potential could become a major growth driver given its favorable safety profile and strong early sales signals.

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Edouard Aims at Texas-LA Coast; Rain ExpectedWeather — 3dA Gulf disturbance south of the Mississippi River coast is gradually organizing (Invest 97L/AL97) and could drift west toward Louisiana and the Texas coast, with a 30% chance of development and the potential to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the northern Gulf and nearby landmasses over the next several days. Forecasters from multiple agencies stress that development remains uncertain but any system could produce impactful rainfall and coastal weather, and residents should monitor updates as the disturbance could become the next named storm.

Sara Lindqvist Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.

Grand Canyon Floods Kill Two, Strands Hikers — 2dFlash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon near the Grand Canyon triggered aerial evacuations of about 50 people from the Phantom Ranch area, with Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail closed until further notice. The rain, totaling roughly a quarter to three-quarters of an inch in 30 minutes, caused continued heavy creek flows and led the Red Cross to open a shelter at Grand Canyon High School as authorities warned visitors to stay away from closed zones.

Elena Vasquez Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

IJRTrump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering ItFrancis Kapper · 11 min · 15h

Edouard Nears Gulf Coast; Possible Landfall TuesdayWeather — 15hTropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf and is tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana coast, with tropical-storm warnings and flood watches in effect as forecasters warn of heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential flooding. Forecasts indicate Edouard could make landfall along the northwest Gulf coast this week, bringing widespread rainfall across Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana.

Nepal-China Floods Trap Tunnels as Toll RisesWorld — 4dAmid catastrophic floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army rescued a Bihar family and ongoing operations highlight the scale of devastation with hundreds dead and thousands missing. Meanwhile, a German family of four narrowly escaped disaster after altering trekking plans, were airlifted to safety as bridges were destroyed and relief efforts, including Germany's potential support, continued amid a large number of missing.

Sarah Kim Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Djokovic Falls to Navone in US Open Round One — 4dNovak Djokovic faces a challenging 2026 US Open draw with a first-round test against Mariano Navone and a potential second-round clash with either Matteo Berrettini or Stan Wawrinka, all while looming quarterfinals could pit him against Daniil Medvedev or a rematch with Carlos Alcaraz as he pursues a 25th major. With Jannik Sinner sidelined and Alcaraz still regaining form, Djokovicis positioned to seize a rare window for title success, even as the field features tough early matchups like Arthur Fery against Zverev and Stan Wawrinka’s rematch with Berrettini entering round two against Djokovic.

Yuki Tanaka This matches what I've seen elsewhere too.

FTC Sues Amazon Over Ad Pricing, States Join — 21hThe FTC is preparing to file a lawsuit against Amazon over allegedly manipulating advertising prices through bid tactics such as a “soft reserve,” with more than 20 states set to join. The case, expected to be filed in Seattle federal court and potentially involving billions in penalties, follows long-running probes into Amazon’s ad pricing practices.

Marcus Bell Soft reserve" sounds like corporate speak for quietly padding auction prices without advertisers ever knowing the game was rigged.

Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom — 4dNorth Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.

On X · @ReshadRahmanBarcelona Fans React Negatively to Marc Casadó Loan to DeportivoBarça supporters overwhelmingly criticize Casadó's approval of a loan move to Deportivo de La Coruña, citing poor mentality, lack of transfer fee, and choice of a low-ambition destination over better permanent offers.1,262 likes · now

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