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Ken Kesey's psychedelic Furthur bus returns to San Francisco after 60 years — Sep 4, 2026Ken Kesey’s Furthur bus has returned to San Francisco after about six decades to anchor the Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead and 1960s counterculture, with Jerry Garcia’s mint-condition BMW also on display. Organizers emphasize the show’s aim to bridge communities through art, music, and activism amid ongoing economic and political tensions.

Priya Raman Took my kids to see this and even they were mesmerized by that bus. History you can actually stand next to.

Ken Jennings admits fabricating Jeopardy anecdotes — Aug 30, 2026Ken Jennings publicly admits that many of his Jeopardy anecdotes during his 74-game winning run were not 100% true, describing his approach as Mad Lib–like and citing examples such as liking airline food, claiming to have killed a man, and fabricating quirky details like owning two orange tricycles. He also reveals a notorious moment involving the word 'hoe' and notes that stories were not fact-checked, while continuing his role as Jeopardy host and reflecting on the nature of storytelling on the show.

Republicans Plan Dallas Convention Ahead of Midterms — Sep 6, 2026Dallas hosts a wide RNC speaker slate for Sept. 9-10, featuring speakers such as Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout, Mike Collins, Brian Jack, Ken Paxton and other officials alongside high-profile figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance as the party highlights battleground races. However, the lineup has sparked Hatch Act concerns over Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appearance, drawing criticism from observers about legal limits on federal officials participating in partisan events.

SpaceX Sues Texas Officials Over Terafab Records — Sep 10, 2026SpaceX filed a lawsuit in Travis County against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block the release of public records tied to the Terafab semiconductor facility, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating details. The suit seeks declaratory relief and injunctions after residents’ records requests and a July AG ruling—which allowed some records to be released—highlighted the project’s potential $119 billion investment and expansive Grimes County footprint.

Jared Kim SpaceX has a valid point keeping sensitive deal terms private while building something this large in Grimes County.

Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending — Sep 1, 2026With midterms looming, MAGA Inc. is intermittently spending, including a rare Michigan event, while President Trump continues to accumulate a massive war chest rather than rapidly funding campaigns. In Texas, Democratic challenger James Talarico has far outraised and outspent Republican Ken Paxton, highlighting donor frustration over the president’s future spending plans as MAGA’s overall war chest tops hundreds of millions of dollars.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Which specific promises do you think have been most effectively used against Republicans in Democratic ads? That kind of detail would help us track which issues are actually moving midterm voters.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Big 12 withdraws Texas Tech, Paxton lawsuit after private settlement — Sep 8, 2026The Big 12 has dropped its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech, the Texas Tech University System, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with prejudice, effectively closing the case after the matter was handled internally. The dispute centered on Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility amid extensive sports betting, with Sorsby admitting thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 and the NCAA taking a role, including temporary injunctive relief that could have restored his eligibility before the matter was resolved.

Elena Vasquez $90,000 in bets and he's still fighting for eligibility? The NCAA's priorities on this stuff are baffling sometimes.

San José State overcomes fourth-quarter deficit to beat Eastern Michigan 27-21 — Sep 4, 2026San Jose State rallied to beat Eastern Michigan 27-21 behind Luke Weaver’s 316 passing yards and three touchdown passes, with Cooper Hoch catching two of them as EMU led 21-17 late before SJSU’s defense and a 49-yard field goal sealed the win. The victory followed a strong offensive showing against USC and sets up SJSU as a disciplined, mobile-shot-spread offense under coach Ken Niumatalolo, while EMU’s defense and quarterback Noah Kim kept the game tight, marking the first regular-season meeting between the programs and heightening anticipation for the next matchup.

Ken Paxton Issues Announcement After Report — Aug 4, 2025Tensions in Texas reached a boiling point on Sunday after state Attorney General Ken Paxton said Democrat lawmakers who fled the state could face arrest if they don’t return immediately. The statement followed a…

Ken Griffin Relocates Company HQ To Miami — Dec 8, 2025Billionaire Ken Griffin is officially wrapping up his exit from Chicago as he prepares to sell his last remaining property in the city. The Citadel CEO, who moved his company’s headquarters to Miami in 2022, has now put…

Chip Roy Enters Crowded Race To Replace Ken Paxton As Texas’ Top Prosecutor — Aug 21, 2025Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy launched a bid for Texas attorney general Thursday, entering a crowded race to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as the state’s top prosecutor. Roy, a leading conservative in the…

DNC Chair Ken Martin Says His Gig Makes Him Want To Pull Hair Out — Oct 17, 2025Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin said in an interview published Friday that his role makes him want to pull his own hair out on a daily basis. Martin told Politico that there is “not a day that I…

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

DNC Chair Ken Martin Labels America ‘Fascist Regime’ During Unhinged Rant — Aug 25, 2025Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin claimed Monday that the United States faces “an insidious force” seeking to create “fascism” in the country. Democrats’ favorability plummeted to 29%, according to a CNN…

EXCLUSIVE: John Cornyn Drags Ken Paxton For Accepting $650,000 In Potentially Illegal Campaign Contributions — Aug 20, 2025Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn is going on offense following a recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) letter to GOP primary opponent Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign stating that the campaign accepted half a…

Ken Paxton Moves To Hold Beto O’Rourke In Contempt For Redistricting Stunt — Aug 12, 2025Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that he is moving to hold former Democratic Texas Rep. Robert “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt for alleged “unlawful fundraising activity.” Paxton claimed in a…

Ken Paxton Says ‘Beto Bribes’ No Longer Helping Democrats Who Fled Texas — Aug 9, 2025Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton scored a legal victory Friday, securing a court order to block what he called “Beto Bribes” — a fundraising operation that he says bankrolled Texas Democrats who fled the…

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Ken Paxton Took Victory Lap Suing Woke ‘Cartel’ He Quietly Invests Fortune In — Aug 8, 2025Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking a victory lap for spearheading a multi-state lawsuit taking on the world’s largest asset managers, but is quietly sitting upon thousands of shares of mutual funds…

John Cornyn Outraising Ken Paxton In Brutal Primary Contest — Jul 14, 2025Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn is not bowing out without a fight. The Texas incumbent, who is seeking a fifth term in 2026, outraised his primary challenger, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1…

‘Known Con Man And Fraud’: John Cornyn Comes Out Swinging Against Ken Paxton — Apr 9, 2025Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday called Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “a known con man and fraud” after he announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Cornyn for his seat. The…

‘Time For A Change In Texas’: Ken Paxton Wants John Cornyn’s US Senate Seat — Apr 9, 2025Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn for his seat in Washington, D.C. In March, Paxton, in an interview with Punchbowl News…

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn In Runoff Landslide After Securing Trump’s Endorsement — May 26, 2026Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Senate runoff Tuesday, one week after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing. Paxton won the race by a landslide 28-point margin…

Flashback: Ken Paxton Considered Dropping Out If Senate GOP Could Do One Thing — May 27, 2026Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in March that he would consider dropping out of the Texas Senate race if the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act passed. Paxton said in a March 5…

Ken Paxton Reveals The One Thing That May Get Him To Drop Out Of Brutal Senate Race — Mar 5, 2026Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed that he may drop out of the Texas Senate race if the Senate lifts the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act in an X post on Thursday. Paxton, who forced Texas Republican Sen…

Senate GOP Begrudgingly Circling Wagons Behind Ken Paxton After He Defeated One Of Their Favorites — May 28, 2026Senate Republicans scrambled to smooth things over with Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday after he defeated their preferred candidate in a landslide. Republicans immediately set aside their…

EXCLUSIVE: Ken Paxton Wants Texas To Know That James Talarico Is ‘Weird’ — Jun 27, 2026Republican Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton said he hopes to raise awareness about Democratic opponent James Talarico's "weird" statements in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation on Saturday.