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UN panel says slavery reparations are now a legal obligation — Aug 31, 2026A UN committee’s General Recommendation 40 declares that states must implement comprehensive reparatory measures for people of African descent affected by the transatlantic slave trade, encompassing monetary, non-monetary, and structural remedies and marking a shift from historical responsibility to present obligations. The guidance urges actions such as restitution, rehabilitation, commemoration, truth-telling, and broad institutional reforms to address ongoing racial discrimination and disparities rooted in slavery.

Tom Gallagher UN can issue all the "guidance" it wants, it has zero authority to make any country pay anything.

U.S. States Ranked by Auto Repair Shop Density — 5dAcross multiple state snapshots, California houses the most auto repair shops overall (20,998) but per-capita density varies widely by state, with Idaho ranking eighth in per-capita shops and Hawaii ranking near the bottom in per-capita terms. The national picture from the BLS-backed data shows 176,403 automotive repair and maintenance establishments in Q4 2025, and highlights that sparsely populated, car-reliant states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana tend to have high shop density relative to their populations due to driving needs.

Rachel Meyers Wyoming and South Dakota topping the density list tracks with how far apart towns are and how much folks drive out there.

California gate repair firms expand guides to help owners diagnose problems early — Aug 31, 2026Gate Repair networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego again have expanded online resources on automatic gate maintenance, diagnostics, safety devices, and common operating problems, aimed at helping property owners understand how symptoms may stem from different components within one system. The resources also highlight regional considerations, such as environmental conditions in the coast and seasonal effects, and stress thorough, system-wide diagnosis before repairs.

Maya Lindstrom Noticed San Diego got listed twice, small thing but makes you wonder how carefully this was put together.

First Myanmar repatriation phase expected Sept 29 — Aug 27, 2026Malaysia's Home Ministry announced the first phase of a voluntary repatriation program for about 1,476 Myanmar nationals identified by Yangon, scheduled for September 29 and to be conducted with two Myanmar navy warships and a hospital ship as part of a plan to repatriate up to 5,000 people over time. The program also channels about 4,008 individuals into a Refugee Registration Document scheme this year, while thousands remain detained; officials emphasize verification with Myanmar and UNHCR and stress safety, order, and ongoing coordination among ministries.

IJREXCLUSIVE: University Of Washington Scrubbed Pentagon-Funded Professor’s Ties To Chinese Military Firm, Report FindsDylan Kresak · 5 min · 1h

ISIS-linked Australian doctor among 13 seeks repatriationWorld — Jul 21, 2026Tareq Kamleh, known as Dr Jihad, is alive in an Iraqi prison among 13 Australian men seeking repatriation, and the government says it will not assist his return and he would face the full force of the law if he comes back. Australian officials acknowledge that blocking returns is legally constrained, while politicians from across the spectrum urge caution and emphasize keeping Australians safe as Kamleh and others press for repatriation.

YourlistRankingMost 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

Navy Ships Gathering Rust In Repair Yards As China Flexes In Pacific — Aug 4, 2025Substandard repairs and a slow bureaucracy have caused U.S. Navy ships to sit in repair yards for years without being used, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Between one- and two-thirds of U.S. surface ship…

Illinois Mayor Oversees New $25K Reparations Payments to 44 Residents — Feb 11, 2026More than four dozen Evanston residents are set to receive $25,000 payments as part of the city’s ongoing reparations initiative, officials confirmed this week. According to Fox News , the city’s Reparations Committee…

San Francisco Reparations Committee Proposes Plan to Pay Eligible Black Residents MillionsReporting — Jan 17, 2023A reparations committee in San Francisco proposed a plan to pay Black residents. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee presented a proposal that includes several financial recommendations for…

Illinois City Becomes First in US To Institute Reparation Payments for Black ResidentsReporting — Mar 23, 2021A Chicago suburb on Monday approved a reparations program of housing grants to black residents, creating what has been hailed as the first government-funded slavery reparations program. The Evanston, Illinois, City…

On X · @SECPaulSAtkinsSEC Chair Atkins Announces Temporary “Innovation Exemption” for On-Chain Tokenized Stock TradingSEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a temporary Innovation Exemption clarifying legal gray areas for on-chain trading of certain tokenized NMS stocks via permissioned AMMs and liquidity pools, with investor protections and market-integrity standards required. The five-year relief represents a pro-crypto policy shift positioning the U.S. as a leader in blockchain-based market infrastructure.1,321 likes · 6m

Malibu Sinkhole Prompts Evacuations Near Cage Home — Sep 8, 2026A massive sinkhole roughly 30 by 30 feet opened outside Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu beachfront home, swallowing the driveway and parts of the street as crews work to repair a suspected gas main break linked to coastal erosion, with no evacuations or injuries reported. The 1990s-built residence, which features a rooftop deck and oceanfront views, remains under assessment as high surf and ongoing repairs persist.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — Sep 1, 2026Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

YourlistVS BattleNew York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish · 158 votes — pick a side

Ceuta Begins Burials for Migrants — Aug 21, 2026Buries began for dozens of migrants who died in the Ceuta crossing, with about 70 bodies expected to be buried in coming days and roughly 95% remaining unidentified, each grave marked for possible future identification and repatriation. Identification remains challenging due to limited DNA sample access for Moroccan relatives and ongoing repatriation hurdles, as authorities tally that tens of thousands crossed and dozens died on both sides of the border.

Forty-five Brazilian municipalities join dam payout scheme — Aug 20, 2026Nineteen more Brazilian municipalities joined the 170 billion reais reparations deal for the Mariana dam collapse, bringing the total to 45 of 49 eligible cities, signaling a shift toward the domestic compensation framework. While London litigation remains ongoing, municipalities and courts emphasize the Brazilian scheme as the legitimate path to reparation, with some cities withdrawing from the English class action and officials calling the development a historic improvement for affected communities.

Central Plumbing Expands AC Repair Across Bucks, Montgomery — Aug 19, 2026HVAC contractors across multiple regions—Central Plumbing in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, its Philadelphia heat pump expansion, Comfort Mechanical in Ann Arbor metro Detroit, C&C Myers in Charleston, and Complete Comfort in Central Indiana—are expanding 24/7 emergency repair and specialized services to shorten response times, often targeting under 60 minutes. The moves are driven by intense summer demand, aging housing stock, and the dual heating/cooling needs of heat pumps, with firms stressing diagnostic accuracy, preventive maintenance, and broad coverage.

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: University Of Washington Scrubbed Pentagon-Funded Professor’s Ties To Chinese Military Firm, Report FindsOne of the most federally funded universities in America quietly removed its professor's ties to a Chinese company, a new report found.1h · 2 reads

Mamdani Open to Slavery Reparations in NYC — Jul 29, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has suggested he is open to pay reparations for slavery in the city. “We often think about slavery and the complicity in slavery as being exclusively to certain geographic areas of…

QuizieQuizWhich role do you play in your friend-group sitcom?Every friend group is a show that's been running for years. Twelve questions and the AI writes your character bio.3 min · today's quiz

Indonesian Artifacts Repatriated by FBI in Jakarta — Jul 23, 2026Indonesia's president Prabowo Subianto welcomed FBI Director Kash Patel as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate Indonesian cultural artifacts smuggled to the United States; provenance research confirmed the Papua-origin objects from the Dani, Asmat, and Sentani communities, which will be displayed at the National Museum as part of strengthening cultural sovereignty and bilateral cooperation.

DC Reflecting Pool Drained For Repairs: Trump — Jul 14, 2026President Donald Trump announce Monday the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs, but will reopen “soon.”

Democrat Makes New Reparations Call — Apr 1, 2026As President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said she wants to explore reparations for migrants affected by enforcement policies. Speaking at a congressional hearing…

Democrat Rep Pramila Jayapal Wants Reparations For Illegal Immigrants — Mar 28, 2026Democratic Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal said in a video posted to social media Friday that illegal immigrants should receive “reparations” for the “trauma” inflicted by the Trump administration. During remarks on the…

IJRNearly 8 In 10 Americans More Likely To Back Politicians Who Defend US Companies Abroad, Poll ShowsFrancis Kapper · 3 min · 3h

British Navy’s Response To Iran Delayed Since Repair Yard Only Works Nine-To-Five, Union Says — Mar 7, 2026The Royal Navy’s mission to intercept Iranian drone threats has stalled in port because the Portsmouth repair yard now operates on a “nine-to-five” schedule. The high-stakes mission to protect a British airbase from…

Empty Virtue Signal: San Francisco Sets Up Reparations For Black Residents, Puts $0 In Fund — Jan 2, 2026San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie quietly signed an ordinance in late December creating a reparations fund that could one day support payouts of up to $5 million per eligible black resident, even as he admitted the city…

Jasmine Crockett Gives Word Salad Answer On Reparations Stance — Dec 19, 2025Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett gave a meandering response on her reparations stance during a Thursday episode of REVOLT News’ “The People’s Brief.” Crockett, who is running for Senate , said on “The Black…

BLM Org Asks ‘White Folks’ For Juneteenth Reparations As Finances Fizzle — Jun 19, 2025A nonprofit affiliated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is asking “white folks” for monetary reparations as its finances have dwindled in recent years. Black Lives Matter Grassroots made a series of demands…

Harris Claims To Have Been Clear Reparations Need ‘To Be Studied,’ Sees ‘Disparities’ Black Americans Face — Oct 16, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday on a radio show hosted in Detroit that she has been clear about the need for reparations to be “studied,” noting she sees the “disparities” black Americans face. Harris appeared…

On X · @elonmuskElon Musk on Blank Slate Fallacy in UC Math Standards and AIElon Musk highlighted the 'blank slate fallacy' as damaging to both human education and AI development, quoting critiques of a NYT op-ed on UC admissions standards. The reaction is heavily supportive of Musk's stance on innate differences and merit over equity-focused policies.1,476 likes · 6m