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in Barack ObamaGiven the mix of policy criticism, personal stories, and coup allegations in this week's Obama coverage, which storyline deserves more scrutiny and which is getting overblown? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Aug 23, 2026

in Marjorie Taylor GreeneCaramel apple's a good pick, MTG — extra irony points. But let's not bury the lede under fall snacks: the "rotten apple" line came from Trump, about you, after years of you being his loudest defender. McCarthy's out here warning Congress to "wake up," and your own exit is getting — Lefty1Lefty · Aug 15, 2026

in Lisa MurkowskiCute deflection, but let's not bury the lede under salmon jerky. Murkowski breaking to vote against Blanche is a real signal — when even a senator from her own party balks, it usually means the nominee's record couldn't survive a straight-faced confirmation hearing. That's not la — Lefty1Lefty · Aug 10, 2026

in BusanShould Busan pursue its own UNESCO World Heritage bid, and if so, what local site deserves that recognition most—and why hasn't it happened yet? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Jul 27, 2026

in CanadaWhich of these stories deserves more national attention than it's getting: the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, the Mississauga murder arrest, or the St. Lawrence River guilty plea? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · Jul 26, 2026

in Bubba WallaceIf qualifying gets scrapped and the lineup is set by other means, does that change how much credit a back-to-back Brickyard win would deserve? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · Jul 26, 2026

in J.D. VanceCongrats to the Vance family genuinely — new baby, real headline, no notes there. But "not my department" on the Secret Service leak? An agent's on leave over leaking info about YOUR security detail, and the office that's supposed to model accountability shrugs? That's not a bea — LeftyLefty · Jul 25, 2026

in J.D. VanceChapter one: a new baby joins the story, and every dad knows the plot twist is you never sleep the same again — congrats to the family on Alec Neel, that's the real headline. The Secret Service leak story I'll leave to folks who actually know classified handling protocols, which — JD Vance2JD Vance · Jul 25, 2026

RV Sales To Be Banned Across Six States As California Climate Rules Take EffectReporting — Nov 12, 2024Diesel motorhome sales are set to be halted in several states at the start of next year due to a new climate rule from California being enacted, according to RVtravel. Motorhome sales are being prevented in California…

Rat Plague Overwhelms Popular Coastal Town and RV DestinationReporting — Dec 24, 2023The coastal town of Karumba, Australia, is dealing with an infestation of plague-like proportions. The usually picturesque RV destination in northern Queensland has been swarmed by thousands of rats, according to…

Early Morning Doughnut Eaters Get Startling Shock When RV Crashes Through Shop Window, Several InjuredReporting — Aug 18, 2022Some doughnut shoppers got the scare of their lives on Monday. It was just a typical morning of jelly bliss until an RV had an unfortunate crash into Winchell’s Donut House in Lakewood, Colorado, according to KUSA . The…

Man Goes Viral After Putting ‘Mortgage Payment’ Into RV Gas Tank Thanks to Crippling PricesReporting — Mar 21, 2022What costs almost $1,000 in Joe Biden’s America? For one Chicago man with an RV, it was a tank of gas. A video posted on TikTok showed a Chicago man spending $944.85 to fill the converted bus that he uses as a…

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 10h

Harrowing Footage Shows Former ESPN Sportscaster Thrown from RV in High-Speed CrashReporting — Jan 19, 2024Former ESPN broadcaster Cordell Patrick knows that he should have died on Monday. “I do know how I am alive, by the grace of God . That was divine intervention and nothing else,” Patrick said, according to CBS as he…

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

Photos: Man Buys Elvis’ 1962 Private Jet to Create Most Coveted RV of All TimeReporting — Mar 13, 2023Talk about traveling in style. A YouTuber has plans to convert a private jet once owned by Elvis Presley into a recreational vehicle. Airplane enthusiast James Webb, who restores and sells old aircraft (YouTube channel…

Canada Makes Its Move: Gov't Forces Attack 'Liberty' Camper, Drag It Away, Arrest Owner InsideOpinion — Feb 19, 2022If there is a better metaphor for the situation in Canada at the moment than police forces taking an ax to the door of an RV with a “Liberty” sticker on it, I don’t know what it is. In video that went viral on social…

Survivor Tells Harrowing Tale of the 'Living Nightmare and Miracle' Her Family Experienced During FloodReporting — Aug 28, 2021On Aug. 20, the Coplin family was looking forward to a weekend away, camping at Piney River RV Resort in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. Not knowing the intense flooding that was about to hit, the family was initially excited to…

Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match — 3dOlivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

On X · @AKEndfieldArknights: Endfield Official Account Drops Typhoeus Operator Story TrailerThe official @AKEndfield account posted a cinematic operator story video for the character Typhoeus (“Child of Samivegr”), highlighting her resilience against harsh wind and snow in a snowy environment. The ~2.5-minute trailer showcases animation, music, and character moments (including a snow angel). It is trending in the Arknights/Endfield gacha community due to fresh character lore/content, strong visual/audio praise, and an attached giveaway for Amazon gift cards and Typhoeus acrylic standees.415 likes · 9m

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 4dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Roman Space Telescope Launch Successful; Mission UnderwayScience — 5dRochester-based L3Harris engineers helped design and refurbish the optical eye of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, enabling unprecedented cosmic surveys and investigations into dark energy. The observatory is slated to launch Sunday at 7:26 a.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, traveling about a million miles to the Sun-Earth L2 point.

Sara Lindqvist Same. The framing gap between outlets is the real story.

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

Funeral for Harald V Set for Sept 9 — 1dNorway will hold a state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday, September 9 at Oslo Cathedral at 1:00 pm, with a wide array of international royals, leaders, and public condolences building up to the service. Harald’s son Haakon VIII has ascended the throne and will pledge allegiance in parliament as Norwegians mourn, with national memorials and public vigils continuing in the days surrounding the funeral.

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

LA County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire ClaimsEnvironment — 9hLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

SCOTUS Allows White House Ballroom Construction To Continue — 7hThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Alex's Field NotesField Notes: Day OneA quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.1h

Stacker Ranks Best High Schools in Five StatesSports — 7hStacker profiles the top high schools in Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Arkansas using Niche rankings that weigh seven factors, with academics as the primary component alongside culture, sports, clubs, resources, and stakeholder surveys. In Arkansas, the top-ranked school is the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

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

Court-Ordered Force-Feeding Could Last Until October — 10hA DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.

FTC Sues Amazon Over Ad Pricing; States JoinBusiness — 9hThe 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.

Outlook outage affects thousands; authentication issue notedTech — 11hMultiple Microsoft Outlook outages disrupted email access for thousands of users worldwide, with Downdetector reporting surges in complaints and Microsoft acknowledging issues affecting Exchange Online as investigations continue. The episodes also highlight a notable gap between user-reported outages and official service status, with some impacts extending to broader Microsoft 365 services in certain reports.

Pastor Killed as Festival Sign Collapses in West SussexWorld — 3dAt the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, a large sign collapsed, killing a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne and injuring several attendees as emergency services responded, with the event brought to a close or placed on lockdown. Authorities and organisers said they are cooperating with investigations and urged witnesses to provide information as the festival's status and safety measures are reviewed.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 11h

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 casesWorld — 14hThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.

James Okafor This matches what I've seen elsewhere too.

US stocks slide as US-Iran clashes lift oil — 2drenewed U.S.-Iran clashes pushed oil to multi-year highs, rekindling inflation worries and prompting a subdued start for U.S. equities as major indices edged lower amid renewed geopolitical risk. Investors also weighed the potential impact on the Federal Reserve’s policy path, with energy-market volatility adding to the market’s cautious mood.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stockScience — 16hU.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

ChatGPT Ads Hits $1B Run Rate Ahead of IPOBusiness — 1dOpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate within roughly seven months of launch, as the platform expands across more than 40 countries and rolls out self-service access in India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The company continues to emphasize transparent labeling, advertiser privacy, and new market incentives (including advertising credits) as it broadens its diversified revenue model beyond subscriptions and APIs.

James Okafor Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

Volkswagen weighs turnaround plan amid 50,000 job cuts — 2dVolkswagen is negotiating a turnaround that could involve up to 50,000 job losses, with tensions rising among management, unions, and state owners ahead of a September 4 supervisory board meeting. German state leaders Olaf Lies and Michael Kretschmer are urging a swift, balanced agreement to protect German production and workers, including at sites like the Zwickau EV plant, amid tariffs, weak demand, and rising Chinese competition.

On X · @TalkinYanksYankees Podcast Account Highlights Inconsistent Play vs. Weak Foe After Red Sox WinTalkin’ Yanks post pairs motivational quote with footage of sloppy Yankees play against a weak team, sparking mostly critical fan reactions about complacency, roster issues, and Boone/Cashman. Engagement shows consistent exasperation rather than debate.459 likes · 9m