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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention16 sources — 3d

Norbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening Ahead — 1dTropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.

Jared Kim Norbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.

2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records — 4dArizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026

Xi expected to bring unusually large CEO delegation to Trump summit, sources say — Sep 4, 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to bring a sizeable group of Chinese business executives to Washington for the September 24 summit with Trump, signaling Beijing’s desire to renew investment and strengthen U.S.–China commercial ties despite ongoing scrutiny and domestic regulatory crackdowns. The delegation—unusually large as Xi rarely travels with executives—aims to reinforce ties and offer potential economic gains for the White House ahead of midterm elections, following a precedent set by the 2015 visit that yielded a major Boeing deal and high-profile tech engagement, though the exact lineup remains undisclosed.

Priya Raman Big delegation, bigger photo op. Let's see if any actual deals materialize this time or just handshakes.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 12h

Sabalenka halts US Open match, citing strong marijuana smell — Sep 4, 2026Sabalenka interrupted her US Open third-round match to report a strong smell of marijuana in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, then proceeded to win 6-3, 6-4 and extend her New York winning streak to 16. She is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titles, despite the unusual distraction.

Nicole Hardy Only in NYC does a tennis match pause because someone's blazing one up in the stands. Sabalenka handled it like a pro though.

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

Typhoon Saudel Floods China, Traps 2,500 — Sep 3, 2026Typhoon Saudel battered eastern China with multiple landfalls, triggering mass evacuations, school closures, and widespread flash floods across Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong as authorities deployed drones to deliver supplies and conduct rescues. Meteorologists say the storms' recurrence this year is linked to El Niño and unusual high‑pressure patterns, complicating efforts for affected coastal communities.

South Korea's FX fund bought $20 billion from SK Hynix in unusual move — Sep 2, 2026South Korea’s FX authorities bought about $20 billion in US dollars from SK Hynix’s repatriated proceeds after its $26.5 billion ADR listing, in a move aimed at stabilizing the FX market and replenishing reserves. The transactions marked a departure from traditional interventions, with SK Hynix planning to use the funds to finance new factories and equipment to meet surging AI chip demand, while the exact size of the Foreign Exchange Stabilization Fund and its dollar share remain opaque.

Nicole Hardy Kind of wild that the size of the FX Stabilization Fund is still a mystery. You'd think after a $20B move like this there'd be more disclosure.

Caught on Camera: Adorable Moment Ducklings Redirected After Waddling Into LibraryReporting — Sep 15, 2021It’s not unusual for a mother with kids in tow to take a stroll through the library. Many bookworms fondly remember such childhood visits. But it is unusual when that mother is a duck and she has five ducklings all…

Little Boy Jumps Into Action To Save Little Sister as Tragedy Is About to StrikeReporting — Jan 28, 2022A little boy in Mobile, Alabama, donned a Superman costume this week — not an unusual thing for a kid his age to do, but the reason behind it was certainly unusual. That’s because 6-year-old Kayden Reid is being hailed…

On X · @stevewilldoitStreamer Steve Will Do It Launches $10K Gamdom Giveaway to Make Up for Missed Prior DropYouTuber/streamer @stevewilldoit posts a doubled $10K Gamdom giveaway (10x $1K prizes) after missing a prior drop. Reactions are overwhelmingly participatory with users entering via likes/comments; opposition is absent in the sampled thread.533 likes · 15m

Report: South African Doctor Who First Noticed Omicron Says Symptoms 'Unusual but Mild'Reporting — Nov 28, 2021As panic circles the globe over a new coronavirus variant first reported in South Africa, the doctor who first noticed the variant is asking for a dose of calm. Dr. Angelique Coetzee said that the unusual infections she…

Video — YouTubeRampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmacClips Edge · 4.7M views · Sep 8, 2026

Geraldo Rivera Shocks People With ‘Unusually Lucid’ Take On NYC Subway Incident: ‘Kudos to You’Opinion — May 16, 2023Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera stunned many on Twitter when he shared an unusually thoughtful take on the upcoming trial of Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny in the Jordan Neely chokehold case. The former daytime…

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

CNN’s Elie Honig Says Jack Smith’s Evidence Brief Was Released In ‘Unusual’ WayReporting — Oct 2, 2024CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said Wednesday that the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s redacted brief detailing alleged election interference by Republican nominee Donald Trump was done in an “unusual” way…

Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for Rest-Stop Port CallWorld — Aug 27, 2026The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally docking in Thailand after an unusually long deployment, illustrating a naval posture that relies on a larger fleet while highlighting concerns about crew morale and sustainment. Even as defense spending surpasses $1 trillion, critics say deterrence hinges as much on the sailors’ well-being and decision-making under prolonged, unanchored operations as on raw hardware.

FAA Fires ATC Over Timecard Abuses After LaGuardia CrashWorld — Aug 27, 2026Two LaGuardia air-traffic controllers who left their posts early are under FAA scrutiny and slated for firing, with authorities also examining broader timecard irregularities at U.S. towers. The March crash that killed two pilots and injured others occurred during a period of unusually high traffic as a fire truck crossed the runway, a factor under investigation alongside the overall NTSB inquiry and industry accountability efforts.

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.12h · 4 reads

Mass Dragonfly Swarms Sweep California Signaling Ecological Shift — Aug 25, 2026California is experiencing unusually large dragonfly swarms fueled by warm spring rains and monsoon weather, with observers from Oakland to Fresno noting hundreds of dragonflies in parks and farmland as these migratory wanderers help control crop pests. Experts say the surge could reflect shifting ecosystems and rising insect activity, spurring social media chatter and widespread interest in these apex aerial predators.

QuizWhich decade is your soul from?Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.3 min · today's quiz

Cohen to Interview Trump on 77 WABC Radio — Aug 19, 2026Michael Cohen is set to interview Donald Trump on Cohen's podcast, marking a rare public exchange and a thaw in their long-running feud after Cohen testified against him. The arrangement, including a potential Trump appearance and a Bedminster meeting in 2025, signals an unusual turnaround that crossing paths between a star witness and a former president.

Iran Talks Complicated by Hidden Supreme Leader — May 27, 2026Negotiations between the United States and Iran are reportedly facing an unusual obstacle: Iran’s supreme leader is allegedly operating entirely from hiding, forcing communications to move through secret courier…

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Melania Trump Delivers White House Speech — Apr 13, 2026The TV was on in the background, nothing unusual, and then suddenly there was a live shot from the White House. Melania Trump stepped up and began reading a prepared statement. That alone isn’t especially rare. What…

Watch: One of College Football’s Best Hits of the Weekend Came from a RefOpinion — Oct 8, 2023Few plays in football are more unusual than when an offensive player is stopped by anything other than a defensive player. There are a number of wild and wacky ways this can happen. Sometimes, an offensive player will…

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 13h

Tiger's Fate Decided After Attacking Cleaning Worker at Florida ZooReporting — Dec 31, 2021Some of the most common attractions at the zoo are the large, dangerous, exotic animals. They’re unusual and the power they represent is alluring to many people. So alluring, that some will make very poor choices for…

Sotomayor Apologizes For Public Remarks She Made About Brett Kavanaugh — Apr 16, 2026Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an unusual apology Wednesday after she acknowledged making critical remarks about the upbringing of her conservative colleague, Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Sotomayor released a statement…

Coronavirus Forces Detour for Homecoming AstronautsReporting — Apr 17, 2020NASA astronauts Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir will take an unusual – and more exhausting – route home after safely landing in the Kazakh steppe on Friday, a Russian healthcare official said, because of lockdowns caused…

Harp Scrutiny Grows Over Access — Aug 20, 2026Natalie Harp, a longtime aide to President Trump, reportedly worked in the White House for more than a year without the routine security clearance, with Trump later intervening to initiate a background check and grant clearance. Officials and outlets say her unusual proximity to the president has spurred concerns about access to sensitive information, while White House aides noted attempts to limit her access and Trump’s defense of her role.

Anthony Blinken Forced To Leave Beach by Long Island Lifeguards — Aug 25, 2025Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken found himself at the center of an unusual scene on Friday when he appeared to be asked to leave a New York beach that had been closed because of Hurricane Erin. Photos from…

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Posts Training Clip of Positional Game DrillThe official FC Barcelona post of a positional game drill received mostly positive fan reactions (80-90% agreeing/positive), with limited rival banter. Not a genuine split or controversy.624 likes · 16m

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 60.4K views · Sep 11, 2026