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DRR to Run Full IndyCar Season via RLL Charter — Jul 22, 2026Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has purchased a charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to return as a full-time IndyCar entrant in 2027, marking the first IndyCar charter sale since the system was introduced. Led by Derek Reinbold after the death of founder Dennis Reinbold, the team will run a single full-time entry while RLL trims to two cars, with decisions on drivers and engine manufacturer still to come as the deal awaits IndyCar approval.

House to Consider Russia Sanctions Bill With 100% Tariff Powers — 1dThe U.S. House will begin consideration next week of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that passed the Senate and would expand sanctions on Russia while authorizing tariffs on other major suppliers, though House opposition and tariff concerns threaten passage. Ukraine pushes for swift action but lawmakers signal potential revisions and uncertainty about timing, while analysts warn of possible market and economic effects.

Five enduring songs emerge from personal stories and social concerns — 2dFrom Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Your Song, born of teenage lyric writing and a rapid studio turnaround, to Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which fused archival wine-glass recordings into a timeless opening, these iconic tracks showcase bold experimentation and lasting cultural impact; Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi warned of environmental loss with a bright folk sound, while Graham Nash’s Teach Your Children stressed social responsibility through generations; Supertramp’s Give a Little Bit, written in youth and shaped by love as a universal message, became a staple of charity-minded rock.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.3M views · Sep 9, 2026

Michael Strahan's ABC special explores how America healed after 9/11 — Aug 31, 2026A two-hour ABC News documentary led by Michael Strahan, 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later, gathers athletes, entertainers and journalists to show how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans heal after 9/11, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson and Derek Jeter. The special, produced with SMAC Productions and partners, will air Sept. 1 on ABC and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with Strahan recalling how returning to the field offered a sense of unity and resilience for a grieving nation.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 7h

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment — Sep 2, 2026The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in eastern Thailand for a four-day rest and relaxation stop after a roughly 286-day deployment that included operations in the Middle East, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines disembarking in Pattaya and Laem Chabang. Thai authorities expect a boost to local tourism and businesses, potentially around $3 million, while Navy officials acknowledge ongoing concerns about morale and supply conditions on board.

Marcus Bell days is a long time to be away from home. Hope those sailors get some real rest before heading back out.

RankingMost Powerful Women in the WorldGlobal power today flows from political office, corporate leadership, and institutional reach that shape policy and economies. These women sit at the center of those levers, making their decisions consequential for billions. Vote to rank who holds the most sway.730 votes · 26 candidates

‘Heat 2’: Stephen Graham Confirmed for Michael Mann’s Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) — 3d

Graham Greene Conversion While TravelingGood News — FROM 1926Novelist enters Catholic Church

Graham Greene's Conversion While TravelingGood News — FROM 1926Author Graham Greene converts to Catholicism to marry and later writes publicly of his faith journey.

Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for Rest-Stop Port CallWorld — Aug 27, 2026The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally docking in Thailand after an unusually long deployment, illustrating a naval posture that relies on a larger fleet while highlighting concerns about crew morale and sustainment. Even as defense spending surpasses $1 trillion, critics say deterrence hinges as much on the sailors’ well-being and decision-making under prolonged, unanchored operations as on raw hardware.

On X · @thsottiauxOpenAI Employee Teases Multiple Astra-Powered Product Ships Ahead of DevDayOpenAI staffer highlights rapid Astra-powered releases including Images 2.5, GPT-Live-1, Agents API and more before DevDay, generating mostly positive hype and developer excitement with limited mild criticism on access and limits.489 likes · 13m

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — Sep 1, 2026The Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

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CPBJ 300 honors RKL CEO-elect De StefanoWorld — Aug 28, 2026Business leadership and governance news dominate: Mike De Stefano is recognized on the CPBJ 300 list and will become RKL’s CEO on Sept. 1, with Joe Rudderow elected first vice president of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Controllers and Dellise Otero appointed to the Family Guidance Center board. In other local and national notes, Omaha approves an Enhanced Employment Area for the Drury Plaza Hotel and reveals Crossroads high-rise renderings and a new skywalk; Greenwich to hold two Sept. 11 memorials marking 25 years since 9/11; and the Navy/Marine Corps beat includes the USS Abraham Lincoln’s upcoming dock in Thailand along with related defense headlines and market briefings on earnings and broker actions.

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Family freed after month in immigration detentionWorld — Aug 27, 2026Across a series of cases, immigrant families and relatives of U.S. service members have been detained by ICE after traffic stops, with several released after weeks or days, drawing public attention and criticism. Reporting highlights include AP’s coverage of a sailor’s family and the rapid spread of their story, alongside documented detentions and releases of fathers linked to the USS Abraham Lincoln events.

Darline Graham Wins SC Senate Runoff — Aug 23, 2026South Carolina Republicans are in a high-stakes runoff to pick Lindsey Graham’s replacement, with Darline Graham—his sister and appointed successor—facing Rep. Ralph Norman after the August 11 special primary failed to yield a majority; the race has drawn Donald Trump’s endorsement and heavy outside spending ahead of the August 25, 2026 runoff. Norman has shown strength in the Upcountry while Darline Graham performs in central South Carolina and the Low Country, highlighting a clash between dynastic legacy and populist credibility in a pivotal state contest.

Trump Submits Saudi Nuclear Deal Tied to Israel Normalization — Aug 25, 2026President Donald Trump has sent a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, insisting it will move forward only if Riyadh normalizes relations with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords. The deal, aimed at involving U.S. firms in developing Saudi nuclear infrastructure, could reshape Middle East power dynamics and trigger sharp congressional debate over security and regional diplomacy.

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.7h · 4 reads

MAGA Inc. Bets $827K in SC Senate Runoff — Aug 24, 2026President Donald Trump’s political network, through MAGA Inc., spent roughly $827,000 to $828,000 on last-minute text messages and voter outreach to boost Darline Graham Nordone in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, signaling strong, concentrated support for her candidacy. Trump has actively campaigned for Graham Nordone, including rallies and direct appeals, marking one of the year’s most visible efforts by his team to secure an endorsed candidate in a pivotal race.

QuizWhich decade is your soul from?Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.3 min · today's quiz

Graham Admits National Security Gap in SC Runoff — Aug 18, 2026In South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate runoff, Darline Graham—backed by President Trump—faces Ralph Norman as both camps trade attacks and unverified claims in a televised debate, underscoring the race’s high-profile GOP fight. With early voting looming and a runoff debate set for the Newberry Opera House, the candidates also spar over defense spending and establishment versus MAGA contrasts as campaign ads and endorsements shape the contest.

Graham Hooke Plans August Release THE BREATH — Aug 19, 2026Graham Hooke’s forthcoming biblical historical novel THE BREATH mightier than the sword unfolds in turbulent late Roman and early Jewish history, following Roman soldier Gaius Octavius Marcellinus as he navigates Rome’s power and a spreading spiritual movement. The work blends real historical figures with biblical events to explore identity, faith, power, and redemption, arguing that true power lies in divine grace.

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USS Washington to Relieve Lincoln in Middle East — Aug 13, 2026The US Navy plans to rotate the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington into the Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln, maintaining a continuous regional presence. Lincoln has been at sea for about 250 days with sparse port calls and troubling crew reports, while George Washington operates from Japan and recently transited through the Strait of Malacca as part of ongoing 2026 patrols ahead of the rotation.

Lincoln at Sea: Lawmakers Seek Accountability Amid Criticism — Aug 9, 2026Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have endured an unprecedentedly long Middle East deployment, raising serious concerns about mental health, morale, and self-harm, with family members pressing Navy leadership for a return date and enhanced support. In parallel, families report deteriorating living conditions—mouldy showers, supply shortages, water quality issues, and delayed mail—while officials discuss deploying the Theodore Roosevelt to relieve Lincoln and expand deployment-resilience resources."

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 8h

Senate Passes Lindsey Graham’s Neocon-Backed Bill Targeting Russia — Aug 7, 2026The Senate passed legislation Friday placing strict sanctions on Russia in honor of the late Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham Bucks John Thune, Says She’ll Stay In Town Until SAVE America Act Passes — Jul 27, 2026Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

Jackson Nominated to Challenge Collins After Platner Withdrawal — Jul 22, 2026New UNH polls show Troy Jackson leading Susan Collins in a potential Maine Senate matchup, 49% to 46%, after Democratic challenger Graham Platner withdrew amid misconduct allegations, with Jackson recently consolidating support within the Democratic base. Other surveys indicate Collins remains competitive across moderates and various voter blocs, underscoring a tightly contested race as candidates shift after Platner’s exit.

Bulls Rebuild Stumbles From 2020 Draft Picks — Jul 24, 2026The Bulls’ recent path is defined by a quirky 2020 draft haul—Williams, Okoro and Smith—highlighting underperformance, while Summer League showcased Caleb Wilson’s hype and Dailyn Swain’s early shooting struggles; Bryson Graham’s offseason moves, including Wilson, Swain, a Claxton trade, Powell’s signing, and Collins’ re-signing, drew a middling ESPN grade. Meanwhile, LeBron James’s two-year deal with the 76ers could indirectly reshape the Eastern Conference and complicate Chicago’s playoff outlook.

Netanyahu to Meet Trump, Attend Graham Funeral — Jul 24, 2026Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington to meet President Trump and attend Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral as the U.S.-led Iran conflict looms, with talks focusing on potential escalation and coordinated actions between Washington and Jerusalem. Zelensky is also slated to meet Trump, underscoring broader diplomacy tied to the war and peace proposals amid ongoing regional tensions.

On X · @brudochnStray Kids Fan Posts Viral Reaction to Bang Chan’s Revealing Concert ClipA Bang Chan fan's shocked and excited reaction to a revealing stage clip from a Stray Kids concert has gone viral within the STAY fandom, sparking overwhelmingly positive, matching-energy replies with no meaningful opposition.854 likes · 14m

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.6M views · Sep 10, 2026