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Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized at Phoenix Headquarters — 6hVandals defaced an eight-foot Charlie Kirk statue at Turning Point USA's Phoenix HQ with red paint and crossed-out religious imagery, targeting a memorial and nearby posters days after its unveiling to mark Kirk's death. TPUSA says it will restore the statue, replace damaged signs, and cooperate with law enforcement as police investigate.

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Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.3M views · Sep 9, 2026

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White House reviewed replacing Pentagon deputy Feinberg, officials deny report — Sep 5, 2026The White House has been reviewing potential replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, a process that began in June and signals rising leadership turnover at the Pentagon under Secretary Hegseth. Officially no decision has been made to remove Feinberg, with discussions involving Senate support, while White House and Pentagon spokespeople deny any replacement process and reiterate Feinberg’s continued backing.

Chris Dalton Revolving door at the Pentagon lately. Hard to run a stable defense department when leadership keeps getting shuffled around like this.

Niger Appoints Military Chief After Mutiny — 1dNiger’s military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in a reshuffle following the August mutiny. The changes also elevate Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief and reflect a shift toward closer ties with Russia while moving away from Western partners.

Maya Lindstrom Appointing a new chief after the mutiny is a logical move to tighten control, though leaning toward Russia risks losing Western support that could aid development.

QatarEnergy Seeks US LNG After Ras Laffan Output Losses — 2dQatarEnergy is pursuing multi-year LNG deals with US producers through 2031 to replace output lost after Iranian strikes damaged Ras Laffan, moving from spot purchases to longer-term contracts and relying on its trading arm to secure about 2–3 mt/y. The disruption, worsened by Strait of Hormuz risks, has accelerated Qatar’s shift to external supplies and investment in US LNG capacity as repairs at Ras Laffan are expected to take three to five years.

Maya Lindstrom Qatar relying on US LNG for years shows how vulnerable their Gulf facilities really are to regional conflicts.

Barcola Limps Off With Apparent Calf Injury — 4dBradley Barcola, making his Liverpool starting debut in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, limped off with a calf injury in the second half and was replaced by Víctor Muñoz, walking off the pitch without a stretcher. The $166 million signing from PSG had looked lively in his first appearance for Liverpool, with teammates consoling him as he exited and the incident marking a setback early in his Anfield tenure.

Marcus Bell At that transfer fee it's a real setback if he misses multiple games, especially with the Champions League schedule ahead.

CME Names Tobin Deputy CFO With 2027 Promotion to Top Finance Job — 4dCME Group promoted Jack Tobin to chief financial officer, effective March 2027, as he continues a long tenure with the firm and succeeds Jonathan Marcus, who is stepping down as general counsel. The leadership shift coincides with Lynne Fitzpatrick moving from president/finance chief to chief executive, with Tobin moving into deputy CFO duties ahead of the March 2027 transition and a new GC replacing Marcus.

Tom Gallagher Tobin’s long tenure makes him a safe choice to take over finance in 2027 while Fitzpatrick steps up.

Meta Tests Community Notes in 16 Latin American Countries With Possible Shift From Pros — 4dMeta is expanding its crowdsourced Community Notes to 16 Latin American Spanish-speaking countries, testing how context notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads might eventually replace its traditional fact-checking program. The rollout has drawn concern from fact-checking networks and watchdogs who warn that notes alone may not curb disinformation, while Meta emphasizes a cautious testing phase with notes not yet public during evaluation.

Man City land Brazilian winger Allan Elias in £34m deal to replace Savio — Aug 31, 2026Manchester City have completed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for up to £34m on a five-year contract, making him City’s sixth summer arrival and replacing Savio who moved to Tottenham. City officials described the transfer as a surreal milestone and expect Allan to help strengthen the squad as they pursue more trophies this season.

Maya Lindstrom £34m for a winger who's barely played in Europe yet - City must see something special in him to back it so heavily.

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Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll's clashes with Pentagon — Sep 3, 2026President Donald Trump named Adam Telle acting Secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid clashes with Pentagon leadership. Telle, formerly Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, was sworn in in August 2025 and will need Senate confirmation for a permanent replacement.

Nicole Hardy Another Army secretary shuffle already? These clashes with the Pentagon keep piling up under this administration.

Clemson Faces Potential $57 Million Swinney Buyout — Sep 5, 2026Clemson fans, players and analysts are weighing the end of the Dabo Swinney era, as the program faces a costly buyout and a changing landscape in college football. Swinney’s contract would require Clemson to pay roughly $57 million if fired before 2027, with the figure rising to about $60 million next year before gradually decreasing, and the deal includes an Alabama-specific penalty and no mitigation clause, while potential replacements like Elliott or Lashlee are floated as options.

Derek Foss Waiting another year just makes the buyout bigger, seems like they're stuck with Swinney whether they like it or not.

Harington Replaces Hoult as Lockhart for Season 2 — Aug 23, 2026Kit Harington is stepping in to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult who exited due to scheduling conflicts. Harington had previously voiced Lockhart in the Harry Potter audiobooks, and the recasting comes as production adjusts filming to accommodate Hoult’s departure and align with HBO’s season timeline.

49ers thin injury-hit defensive line, replace Okuayinonu with Kareem — Sep 3, 2026San Francisco signed veteran defensive end Khalid Kareem and placed Sam Okuayinonu on injured reserve, adding depth to the edge rotation as the 49ers head to Melbourne to face the Rams. Okuayinonu is out for the season opener with a foot injury, leaving Nick Bosa and Keion White as the top edge pair with Kareem stepping in behind them.

Priya Raman Rough break for Okuayinonu right before the opener. Bosa and White will have to carry a heavier load early on.

Mexican Cartels Increasingly Using Drones to Replace ‘Scouts’ — Jun 17, 2025Mexican cartels are increasing their use of drones to replace human scouts to monitor the activity of U.S. Border Patrol agents along the border. The drones are reportedly replacing the human scouts who were frequently…

‘Here’s The Issue’: MSNBC Data Guru Lays Out Obstacles To Dems Replacing BidenReporting — Jun 28, 2024MSNBC data guru Steve Kornacki said that Democrats had multiple obstacles to overcome when it came to replacing President Joe Biden on the ballot Friday. Democrats are considering how to replace Biden after the…

Five Rock Legends Mark Birthday Milestones — Sep 3, 2026Celebrated rock figures mark birthday milestones and enduring legacies, including Clem Clempson’s long stint with Humble Pie after replacing Peter Frampton and Don Brewer’s pivotal role in Grand Funk Railroad. The lineup and contributions of Gene Parsons with the Byrds and Al Jardine’s lead vocal on “Help Me, Rhonda” highlight the era's diverse, multi-instrumental artists who shaped 1960s-70s rock.

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 64K views · Sep 9, 2026

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Race to Replace Lindsey Graham Begins as Trump Hints at Preferred Pick — Jul 12, 2026Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement while Republicans prepare for a special election to fill the seat permanently.

Purdue players set 2026 transfersSports — Sep 1, 2026Purdue, under Barry Odom, is rebuilding with a strong transfer class and new skill players to support quarterback Ryan Browne, who must reduce interceptions and improve decision-making to lift a projected 3.5-win over/under. Early preseason notes highlight Browne's progress and the staff’s expectations, with added depth at the line, receivers, and a new running back to replace departed talent.

Trump Calls News of Replacing Hegseth ‘False’, ‘Completely Unfounded’ — Aug 6, 2026Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is not going anywhere. That’s according to President Donald Trump who dismissed reports that Hegseth could be replaced. Trump's statement on Truth Social comes after reports of friction…

US Public Gets Look at B-21 Raider, Powerful Aircraft Will Soon Begin To Replace Iconic American BombersReporting — Jul 11, 2021The Air Force has given the public its first glimpse at a new bomber that will replace two pieces of America’s bombing fleet. The new bomber, which was developed to replace the B-1 and B-2 bombers, is dubbed the B-21…

Türkiye Says SCO Membership Won’t Turn West — Sep 3, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will not turn away from the West as it pursues deeper Eastward ties and aims to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as part of a 360-degree, balanced foreign policy. He emphasized that SCO membership would accompany, not replace, Western alignment, highlighted hopes for a peaceful end to the Ukraine war, and urged safeguards for Black Sea shipping to prevent a grain crisis amid the bloc’s growing economic influence.

Nicole Hardy Glad he brought up Black Sea shipping, another grain crisis would hurt way more countries than just Ukraine.

Ford recalls 148,663 Mustangs over wiring flaw that can cut power — Sep 1, 2026Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from 2024–2026 due to ground connection failures in the engine compartment wiring harness, which can lead to loss of power and critical functions like headlights and windshield washing, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the affected ground terminals at no cost, with recalls and notice letters underway as the remedy is prepared.

Sam Okafor At least it's a free fix and not some huge overhaul, but still annoying if you just bought one of these.

European Mountain Plant Losses Rise Amid Species GainsEnvironment — Sep 3, 2026A set of studies analyzing Europe’s mountain floras shows that climate warming is paradoxically increasing overall plant richness on summit peaks while driving higher extinction rates among cold-adapted, high-elevation species. Long-term monitoring across 62 summits reveals that losses rise with warming and that “extinction debt” and competitive replacement by upslope invaders explain why local extinctions accelerate even as total species numbers climb.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 7.6M views · Sep 10, 2026

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