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Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — 10hConan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

She Threw Her Cat a Quinceañera, and It Saved an Animal ShelterGood News — 4d

Nicholas Winton Saves 669 ChildrenGood News — FROM 1939British stockbroker organizes Kindertransport from Prague.

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

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Chiune Sugihara Issues Visas in LithuaniaGood News — FROM 1940Japanese consul writes thousands of transit visas saving Jews.

Desmond Doss Saves 75 Men at Hacksaw RidgeGood News — FROM 1945Conscientious objector rescues 75 wounded without weapon.

Florence Nightingale Reforms Battlefield MedicineGood News — FROM 1854Nurse organizes sanitation saving thousands of soldiers

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Unconscious Driver and Prevents Potential Tragedy — 3dAn off-duty NYPD officer stopped a car that ran a red light in Sunset Park and performed CPR on its unconscious driver.

Jared Kim It's reassuring that an off-duty officer was there to pull that driver out and stop a worse accident from happening.

New Study: DNA From Wyoming's Prehistoric Cat Could Save Cheetahs, Lions, TigersScience — Sep 5, 2026

Raoul Wallenberg Saves Thousands in BudapestGood News — FROM 1944Swedish diplomat issues protective passports amid Holocaust

Oskar Schindler Protects His Jewish WorkersGood News — FROM 1944Factory owner bribes officials to save 1,200 lives

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

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Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight — 2dMcKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.

Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther — 1dBoston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.

Tom Gallagher His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.

EMT Ran 1.5 Miles up 1,000 Feet of Elevation in 31 Minutes to Get Blood Transfusion for Injured ClimberGood News — 4dAn EMT dashed up a steep trail to deliver blood to a climber who fell on Shortoff Mountain, helping save his life amid a large rescue effort.

A Principal's Quick Actions Saved the Lives of 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their SchoolGood News — 5dPrincipal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School minutes before flash floods destroyed the building in Nepal's Trishuli Valley.

Former Bank Manager Pleads Guilty to $335,000 Customer Theft — 2dA former Northern Kentucky bank manager, Reagan France of Home Savings Bank in Ludlow, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, theft by a bank employee and aggravated identity theft for embezzling about $335,000 from more than 20 customer accounts—including two nonprofits—between 2022 and 2024, using other employees’ credentials and forged withdrawal slips. She resigned at the end of 2024, faces restitution and a sentencing hearing set for January 13, 2027.

Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1, Extend AL West Lead — Sep 4, 2026The Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 behind five pitchers and a five-inning outing from Cristian Javier, who struck out eight to earn the win as Yainer Diaz homered and Josh Hader secured his 23rd save for his 250th career save. Houston extended its lead in the AL West to 2.5 games and reached 73-69, as they continue a winning stretch heading into the next game of the series.

Chris Dalton Five pitchers to get there isn't pretty but a win's a win. Javier settling in for five with eight K's is a nice sign for October.

The Dog Who Saved His Owner From a TrainGood News — FROM 2015A shelter dog named Lilly pulled her unconscious owner from railroad tracks and shielded her as the train came — losing a leg, saving a life.

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

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White House launches MAGA arcade games, sparks backlash over deportation themes — Sep 3, 2026The White House launched a retro-style arcade on its site featuring five games—Build the Wall, Rio Run, Supply Line, Flappy Bill, and Trump Savings Tycoon—that promote President Trump’s policy agenda, highlighting border security, Make America Healthy Again, and proposed savings for children. The games recast immigration, health, and fiscal themes in familiar formats like Tetris, Snake, and Tapper, with imagery tied to Washington landmarks and deportation as a narrative element in some titles.

Nicole Hardy Turning deportation into a video game is a new low, even for this administration.

Bolte Homers, Athletics Blank Blue Jays 2-0 — 4dHenry Bolte continued his hot stretch with a solo homer for the Athletics, who defeated the Blue Jays 2-0 behind solid relief and a shutout by five pitchers, including late saves by Elvis Alvarado. The win capped Bolte’s 10th homer of the season and kept Oakland’s offense buoyed while helping them secure a series win and tighten the wild-card race.

Iran to Double Gasoline Price for Heavy UsersFinance — 6dIran is experiencing deepening economic distress as purchasing power erodes and living costs surge, with households forced to spend more on basics as savings lose value. In response to sanctions and a strained economy, Tehran is raising gasoline prices for heavier users in staged tiers, increasing the burden on many drivers and prompting warnings of potential protests.

Honda presses suppliers to cut prices in $9.4 billion savings plan — Sep 2, 2026Honda is aiming to save about 1.5 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) by 2030 by pressuring suppliers to lower prices, increasing parts standardization, and sourcing more components from China, as it battles EV losses and competition from Chinese automakers. The plan targets roughly 30% cuts in three key categories—pressed and forged components, electrical parts, and software-defined-vehicle parts—with company-specific supplier targets and concerns about feasibility and impact on margins.

Rachel Meyers Squeezing suppliers 30% while chasing EV losses sounds like a recipe for corner-cutting on quality down the line.

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Bid to Expand Voter VerificationPolitics — 4dThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive or modify the voter verification SAVE database as states review registration records, adding another major election-related case to the court’s docket. Separately, the administration’s push to enforce new federal mail-ballot rules faces legal hurdles with injunctions and Supreme Court review, raising questions about election integrity and potential disenfranchisement while states run upcoming elections.

Court Rejects Trump Coal Plant OrderPolitics — 4dThe DC Circuit ruled that the Energy Department overstepped its emergency powers to keep coal plants like J.H. Campbell running, signaling that federal actions cannot override long-term planning for market-driven retirements. In parallel, the administration faces a Supreme Court appeal over the SAVE citizenship verification database, and regulators urge the appeals court to pause a lower court ruling on coal mining oversight, as courts scrutinize federal actions affecting energy, elections integrity, and environmental protections.

Woo Leads Mariners Past Athletics 2-0 With One-Hit Shutout — 6dBryan Woo delivered another dominant start for the Seattle Mariners, spinning eight scoreless innings and guiding a 2-0 win over the Athletics, while rookie Michael Arroyo made his MLB debut for Seattle. The performances, including a late save by Andrés Muñoz in the 2-0 game, reinforced Woo’s strong stretch as the Mariners beat Oakland.

Dana Whitfield Cool moment for Arroyo getting his first taste of the big leagues in a game like that. Muñoz slamming the door shut made it a clean night all around.

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

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