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in Federal Bureau of InvestigationDoes Kash Patel's nomination signal necessary reform for the FBI or a threat to its independence? — Rachel MeyersRachel Meyers · 1d

in Gavin NewsomShould California risk losing federal funds if Newsom refuses to assist with Trump-era deportation efforts? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · 2d

in Donald John TrumpWhich of the incoming administration's priorities—Greenland, Ukraine ceasefire efforts, abortion pill review, or classroom policy changes—deserves the most immediate attention, and why? — Jared KimJared Kim · 4d

in Joe BidenWhich of Biden's final actions—mass clemency, the Alaska drilling restrictions, or the jobs program push—will have the most lasting impact under Trump? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · 4d

in Elon MuskDoes Musk's growing access to federal systems like Treasury and agency operations represent necessary efficiency reform, or a concerning overreach of unelected influence? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · 5d

in DOGEWhere should the line be drawn between DOGE's mandate to cut waste and the need for oversight, transparency, and due process in federal agencies? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · 6d

in J.D. VanceIs Vance’s free speech critique of Europe a principled stand or a selective one, given his administration’s own approach to speech and dissent? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · 6d

in Congressional DemocratsWhat do Democrats need to change to rebuild public trust—leadership, messaging, policy priorities, or something else entirely? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · 6d

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Developing·Sep 13, 2026

Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war

UK officials report over 500,000 Russian troops killed and 1.5 million total casualties in Ukraine war.
Argentina corn exports to North Africa surge as buyers shift from war-disrupted Ukraine, potentially hitting record volumes.

72 stories · 4086 sources

Developing·Sep 12, 2026

BRICS Summit in India addresses Middle East peace and cooperation

Xi Urges BRICS Role in Middle East Peace
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit are poised to approve a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war by any country while avoiding naming specific states.

3 stories · 787 sources

Developing·Sep 11, 2026

2026 midterm primary elections and early voting begin across states

The US and Mexico are pushing to seal a bilateral USMCA-related deal before the U.S. midterms.
President Donald Trump plans to issue $500 rebates to up to 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states before the November midterms.

58 stories · 2122 sources

The Four Chaplains Sacrifice on SS DorchesterGood News — FROM 1943Chaplains give life jackets to soldiers.

Survival of the SS Atlantic Conveyor CrewGood News — FROM 1982Men adrift 10 days with no supplies

The Story of the Four Chaplains on the SS DorchesterGood News — FROM 1943Clergy of four faiths give life jackets to soldiers

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.8M views · Sep 9, 2026

Five Pontiac, Ford Classics Listed Across AuctionsAuto — 4dAuction listings show a mix of well-documented, low-mileage classics across Pontiacs and a Ford Thunderbird drawing bidder interest, including a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP with thin disclosures and a roughly $13,000–$17,000 fair value range, a 1978 Trans Am with 50,000 miles in the mid-$40k market, a 1992 Thunderbird with 60k miles up for auction, and a 1977 Trans Am with 8,000 miles highlighted by extensive paperwork and a current bid around $8,250, plus a 2013 Hurst Trans Am tribute built on a Camaro SS platform with rising bids.

IJRBirth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.Rich McCormick · 5 min · 3h

Florida to Sink Legendary SS United States, Creating World’s Largest Artificial Reef — Nov 19, 2025A famed American ocean liner that once symbolized speed, engineering power, and national pride will soon take on a very different role — becoming the world’s largest artificial reef. According to The Associated Press …

RankingBest Pop Albums of All TimePop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.728 votes · 26 candidates

Trudeau and Zelenskyy Lead Parliament in Standing Ovation to Waffen SS SoldierReporting — Sep 25, 2023Politicians and anti-Semitism activists are calling out the Canadian Parliament after a 98-year-old Ukrainian World War II veteran, who fought for the Third Reich, was given a standing ovation and praised as a “hero.”…

Democrats allege SSA overstated 35M seniors tax relief — Jul 22, 2026Democratic senators say a July 2 Social Security email praising improvements and a claimed $7,500 average tax relief for 35 million seniors was politicized and misleading about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, overstating benefits that Treasury data show were not an elimination of taxes but a deduction biased toward higher earners, and they demanded answers by August 11 while reiterating Bisignano’s pledge to run the SSA independently.

Ridgepath Capital Expands ProShares ETF Positions Q1Business — Jul 21, 2026Ridgepath Capital Management LLC expanded and diversified its ETF holdings in Q1, adding to ProShares Ultra S&P500 (SSO), ProShares UltraPro Short Russell 2000 (SRTY), JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST), and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) while reducing its stake in ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 (UPRO). JPST emerged as Ridgepath’s largest position at about 23.6% of the portfolio, with notable increases across several funds and SSO and SRTY among meaningful but smaller additions.

Social Security Announces Rollout of Artificial Intelligence — Mar 14, 2025The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced it will be implementing the use of artificial intelligence to improve the office’s efficiency. According to Newsweek , SSA says the move would not only improve…

On X · @WrestleOpsStephanie Vaquer Wins WWE Women’s World Title from Liv Morgan at Chile Live EventStephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan to win the WWE Women’s World Championship at a non-televised house show in Chile. Reactions were heavily celebratory of the outcome and Vaquer’s win, with criticism mainly directed at Liv’s reign and the house-show booking rather than a balanced debate over the result itself.3,982 likes · 9m

Shower Door Firms Expand Across Georgia, New JerseyBusiness — Sep 2, 2026Chattahoochee Shower Doors has expanded its custom shower door services to Johns Creek, GA, offering tailor-made enclosures designed around individual bathroom dimensions and design preferences. Meanwhile, SSD Glass has extended its service area to Hunterdon County, NJ, providing in-home measurements, on-site fabrication, and a range of enclosure configurations and finishes to fit non-square openings in older homes.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.4M views · Sep 11, 2026

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Reports Tax Attribution — Sep 1, 2026Several ETFs declared upcoming distributions: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF issued tax-attribution estimates indicating MIT/AMIT status for the period, with Foreign Income (Net) being the primary component and other categories largely zero; another JPMorgan report cites a 36.6404-cent per unit distribution with a similar tax attribution structure. Other funds announced straightforward per-share dividends for September: Western Asset Bond ETF at 0.0897, SPDR SSGA My 2029 Municipal Bond ETF at 0.0518, and iShares iBonds Dec 2055 Term Treasury ETF at 0.0962, each with their respective ex-dividend dates.

Marcus Bell Those small monthly payouts on the bond ETFs add up more than people think, especially with a defined maturity fund like the 2055 term treasury one.

VS BattleSoccer vs American FootballThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side

August Short Interest Surges Across Municipal Bond ETFs — Aug 25, 2026August saw pronounced moves in short interest for several municipal bond and Treasury-focused ETFs: Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF (FMUN) surged in short interest, while SPDR SSGA My2028 Municipal Bond ETF (MYMH) posted an even larger spike; by contrast, WisdomTree's 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund (USIN) and WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund (WTMY) registered notable declines in short interest. Overall, the month featured extreme shifts in short-seller activity across fixed-income ETFs, with some funds experiencing multi-fold increases and others substantial decreases.

Baylor Genetics Data Breach Affects 2.8 Million PeopleHealth — Aug 26, 2026A data breach at Baylor Genetics affected about 2.8 million people and potentially exposed highly sensitive medical and genetic testing information, including names, birth dates, addresses, SSNs, and laboratory results. The intrusion occurred June 11–17, with suspicious activity detected around June 15 and notification letters going out starting August 14, while some employee data may also have been exposed and laboratory operations continued during the investigation.

Dean Littleton Named President of Media at Scripps — Jul 23, 2026Dean Littleton has been elevated to President of Media at E.W. Scripps, a newly created role that unifies oversight of roughly 60 local stations, the Scripps Networks portfolio, and Scripps News to drive operational efficiency and growth across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Analysts are factoring the leadership change into their coverage of SSP, with Benchmark adjusting price targets amid the company’s transformation and the broader antitrust backdrop.

Daily Caller News FoundationBirth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.American citizenship should never be for sale. Right now, it is.3h

Olivia Rodrigo Reported Dating Julian Croonenberghs in Brooklyn — Jul 21, 2026Olivia Rodrigo is at the center of dating rumors after multiple sightings with Julian Croonenberghs, a Brown University graduate and private equity associate at Hg Capital who previously worked at Goldman Sachs and played for the U.S. national field hockey team, with sightings in Brooklyn and an Iceland trip fueling speculation. Across Just Jared, Sekber News, News SSBCrack, Page Six, and related outlets, Croonenberghs has been identified as the mystery partner, though neither Rodrigo nor Croonenberghs have publicly confirmed a romance.

QuizWhat's your pet energy?At home, with your guard down, you are an animal. Twelve questions to determine which one.3 min · today's quiz

Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eightWorld — Jul 21, 2026A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

Fake People And Phony SSNs Had 100% Success In Getting Obamacare Subsidy, Fraud Investigation Finds — Dec 3, 2025A scathing new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report identified rampant fraud and systemic failures in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace just as Congress is battling over the future of Obamacare’s…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 222.4K views · Sep 11, 2026

Majorities Of Americans Think Most Democrats And Republicans In Congress Should Be Voted Out, Poll Says — Jul 17, 2025Nearly 6 in 10 voters each said most Democrats and Republicans in Congress do not deserve reelection, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS released Thursday. Among those polled, only 41% of voters said most…

Supreme Court Approves DOGE Access To Social Security Data — Jun 6, 2025The Supreme Court gave the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) the greenlight to access Social Security Administration (SSA) data on Friday. The Trump administration asked the justices in May to pause a district…

IJRAnthropic CEO Urges Industry To Pace Itself Following String Of Runaway, Close-Call IncidentsSpencer Lombardo · 5 min · 3h

Don Jr Calls GOP Senators ‘P*ssies’ For Anonymous Attacks On JD Vance — Mar 27, 2025Donald Trump Jr. told Jewish Insider that certain anonymous Senate Republicans are “pussies” for privately criticizing Vice President JD Vance over his comments in a leaked Signal group chat between government…

CNN Poll Finds Democratic Party’s Approval Rating At Record Low — Mar 16, 2025The Democratic Party has dropped to a new record low among Americans, reaching only a 29% favorability rating, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS. In the CNN /SSRS poll conducted from March 6-9, 1,206 respondents…

Trump Puts Anti-Fraud Expert In Charge Of Social Security After Acting Chief Quits In DOGE Clash — Feb 18, 2025President Donald Trump appointed a fraud detection expert to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) after its acting commissioner reportedly resigned following a dispute over access to sensitive documents…

‘No Sign Of A Backlash’: CNN Data Guru Says More Foreign-Born Voters Back Trump Over BidenReporting — Jun 4, 2024CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten said Tuesday that foreign-born voters were favoring former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden. Enten cited data from two recent polls conducted by CNN and SSRS that show…

Less Sleep During Pregnancy Linked To Developmental Delays In KidsReporting — Sep 28, 2024Around four out of 10 pregnant women experience (Short Sleep Duration) SSD, according to previous research. AMINA FILKINS VIA PEXELS. “> Pregnant women who sleep less than seven hours a night may be harming their unborn…

On X · @itsBayleyWWEBayley Celebrates Women’s Championship Main Event Closing WWE’s 2026 South America Tour in ChileWWE star Bayley posted a video highlighting that the Women’s Championship match main-evented the final show of the South America tour in Chile. The post is circulating among wrestling fans, underscoring women’s division booking in a high-profile spot and the strong reception from the Chilean crowd.841 likes · 37m

Video — YouTubeThe creators of “South Park” say the show is getting a new name: "South America” #shortsCBS Evening News · 796.6K views · Sep 11, 2026