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in Los AngelesGiven the sharply divergent framings of LA's unrest—accountability vs. overreach, spending vs. results—where do you think the coverage gets it right or wrong? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · Aug 24, 2026

U.S. construction spending falls as data centers offset housing slump — 17hJuly 2026 US construction spending declined 0.5% month over month to about $2.158 trillion, with a 3.8% year-over-year drop and the weakest level since October 2023. Residential spending fell 7.3% year over year, while nonresidential spending inched higher on gains in data-center and office categories, underscoring a softer overall environment driven by higher borrowing costs.

Dana Whitfield Interesting that office construction is ticking up again after years of doom and gloom predictions about empty buildings.

Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending — 1dWith 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.

Rachel Meyers If Talarico can outraise Paxton that badly, Texas Republicans should be nervous, money talks in these races.

Poland nearly quadruples domestic defence spending while building Europe's largest land army — 1dPoland is pivoting its defence procurement toward domestic and Central European suppliers as it builds Europe's largest land army, quadrupling spending to 30.4 billion zlotys and targeting about €53 billion in core defence this year. Officials say this shift strengthens supply-chain resilience, reduces reliance on distant vendors, and prioritizes domestically produced drones, ammunition and other frequently used equipment amid Russia's threat and lessons from the Ukraine war.

Derek Foss Makes sense to build up domestic industry now rather than depend on shipments that might get delayed if things get worse.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 910.6K views · Aug 31, 2026

German Consumer Confidence Rises to -26.6 as Spending Remains ReluctantFinance — 6dGerman consumer confidence improved notably in September, with GfK readings around -26.6, supported by a rebound in income and economic expectations, though willingness to spend remains subdued and savings appetite stays elevated. Analysts warn the recovery is fragile and consumption may lag until higher confidence translates into stronger purchases amid persistent inflation and macro headwinds.

IJRGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardNicole Silverio · 3 min · 12h

Record $646M Corporate Donations in 2026 Midterms — 6dU.S. corporate political spending reached a record $646 million in the 18 months through June, led by crypto, online betting, and AI firms, with spending rising as policy battles over regulation intensify. The funding is increasingly funneled through layered PACs and dark-money nonprofits, reflecting a broader strategy to influence Congress ahead of ongoing and upcoming elections, highlighted by notable contributions from Koch-linked groups, tobacco, cannabis, and tech-adjacent firms.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Huawei H1 Profit Drops 36% on R&D Push — 2dHuawei posted a 9.6% rise in first-half 2026 revenue to about 468 billion yuan, but net profit slumped around 36% to roughly 23.8 billion yuan as costs rose. The company intensified its R&D, spending about 121 billion yuan (roughly $18.1 billion), near a quarter of revenue, to expand AI, chips, and domestic tech amid sanctions and memory-cost pressures on its consumer business.

Tom Gallagher Memory costs squeezing the consumer business is the real story here, not the R&D spend. Component prices are hurting everyone right now.

Canada GDP grows 3.3% annualized in Q2 2026Finance — 5dCanada’s economy expanded by 3.3% at an annualized rate in Q2 2026, driven by stronger exports, higher household spending, and stronger business investment, with June activity up 0.3% month over month. The data also revise Q1 into positive territory, signaling there was no technical recession, and show real GDP per capita rising as population declined for a third straight quarter.

SpaceX Reports 92% Revenue Growth, Investors CautiousBusiness — 4dSpaceX’s IPO hype gave way to scrutiny over its massive AI-driven capex and whether its strong revenue growth can translate into profits, as investors weigh the company’s ambitious spending against returns. Market watchers also highlight a slate of space stocks to watch—Rocket Lab, Boeing, GE Aerospace, Keysight and others—while SPCX shows sharp recent gains and eyes on upcoming earnings.

Georgia duo sentenced for $9.4 million Amazon fraudBusiness — 4dTwo Georgia women, Brittany Hudson and Kayricka Wortham, used more than 1,000 fake vendor invoices in 2022 to steal about $9.4 million from Amazon, spending the proceeds on a luxury home and cars and even attempting additional fraud while on bond. Hudson received roughly 16 years and Wortham 17 years in federal prison, with orders to repay Amazon and forfeit the assets.

On X · @WestHamWest Ham Basque Loan Signing of Adama BoiroWest Ham's teaser post for left-back Adama Boiro's season-long loan from Athletic Bilbao drew mostly positive or neutral reactions from fans and journalists, with no organized opposition to the player or deal. Mild grumbling focused on timing and expectations rather than the signing itself.224 likes · 28m

AIPAC Spends $54 Million in 2026 MidtermsPolitics — 5dAIPAC and its UDP vehicle are pouring tens of millions into the 2026 midterms, making the lobby the largest outside spender and heavily targeting Democratic primaries to bolster pro-Israel candidates. That influence is provoking a growing backlash and costly defeats in places like Michigan and other states, as opponents from across the spectrum criticize the money's role in elections and candidates increasingly avoid public endorsements tied to AIPAC.

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Japan spends record $96B yen intervention with U.S.World — 5dJapan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.4 billion) over July 30–Aug. 26 to defend the yen, marking the largest one-month intervention with U.S. backing after the currency hit a four-decade low. The move followed coordinated July actions and underscores Tokyo’s willingness to intervene despite risks to import costs and exporter profits, as markets await possible BOJ policy steps.

VS BattleToy Story vs ShrekThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side

Democrats Lead Economy, New Poll Finds — Aug 17, 2026A series of polls show Americans across parties view money in politics as excessive and want spending curbed as midterms approach, even as spending hits record levels. Early signals for 2028 favor Harris (Democrats) and Vance (Republicans), while polling biases and economic concerns—along with President Trump’s ongoing prominence—shape the electoral landscape.

NVIDIA Posts Record Quarter; Expands AI InfrastructureTech — Aug 25, 2026Nvidia stock has endured a seven-session losing streak and is hovering near the 200-day moving average ahead of its fiscal Q2 results, with mixed technical signals as RSI sits near neutral and MACD turns bearish. Analysts expect about $2.09 in EPS on roughly $92 billion in revenue, but the market is focused on whether guidance can justify current optimism about AI infrastructure spending.

C.J. Uzomah retires after 10 NFL seasons — Aug 24, 2026C.J. Uzomah has retired after a 10-year NFL career, spending seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals who drafted him in 2015, with later stints for the Jets and Eagles. He announced the retirement on social media, and his leadership and 2021-22 production helped the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI, finishing with 113 games, 192 receptions, 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Daily Caller News FoundationGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardDemocratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defeated Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Tuesday in a rare win for the old-guard incumbents.12h

Rezolve AI's distributed database chosen by Google Cloud — Aug 25, 2026Rezolve AI’s proprietary distributed database platform has been selected by Google to underpin Google Cloud Web3’s blockchain datasets, marking the first major commercial deployment by a leading technology company and validating Rezolve’s enterprise AI infrastructure strategy. The news has driven sharp stock moves and underscores a broader forecast that AI infrastructure spending will surge as organizations scale data ingestion, validation, and autonomous AI workloads.

QuizWhich of the nine drives runs you?Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.3 min · today's quiz

Elanco Expansion Quadruples Capacity, Adds 70 Jobs at Elwood FacilityBusiness — Aug 26, 2026Elanco Animal Health completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion at its Elwood, Kansas facility, adding new processing capabilities, a pilot plant and an Advanced Quality Control Lab, as it quadruples production capacity. The $130 million expansion, with a planned total spend of about $150 million, is expected to create roughly 70 new jobs and bolster supply for monoclonal antibody products that treat conditions like parvovirus in puppies and itchy dogs across more than 8,000 U.S. clinics.

Peace Through Strength Guides Taiwan Leader Remarks — Aug 23, 2026Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that peace can only be secured through strength as he marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis on Kinmen, stressing that Taiwan will not yield an inch of territory and that defense spending must rise. The ceremonies underscored Taiwan’s resolve amid ongoing pressure from China and referenced unprecedented defense commitments for the coming year to safeguard sovereignty.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2.3M views · Sep 1, 2026

Commentary: Biden’s Spending Spree Is 7 Times More Expensive Than the New DealReporting — May 8, 2021To say that President Joe Biden’s spending has gotten out of hand would be an understatement. With little more than 100 days of executive experience underneath his belt, Biden has proposed more spending than any…

PAUL TELLER: Republicans Shouldn’t Shy Away From A Spending FightOpinion — Oct 18, 2024Year after year, administration after administration, Congress continues to pass last-minute spending bills without amendment, without cutting spending and without addressing our unsustainable federal debt . They…

IJRHouse Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsNicole Silverio · 3 min · 15h

Alibaba issues 710 million Hong Kong sharesBusiness — Aug 24, 2026Alibaba completed an HK$80 billion share placement, issuing 710 million new shares at HK$112.7 each (an 8.4% discount) to fund its AI expansion, a move that dilutes existing holders and sent its Hong Kong shares lower. The proceeds will accelerate a broad AI push, marking the company’s largest placement since returning to the Hong Kong market in 2019 amid investor concerns about AI spending and returns.

Republicans Say Congress Has a 'Spending Addiction,' Push for New Debt ResolutionReporting — May 21, 2021Amid Democratic visions that amount to more than $4 trillion in new spending proposed by President Joe Biden, Republicans are demanding a halt before uncontrolled spending pushes America into a fiscal grave. House…

Biden’s Budget Meets Criticism From Right and Left on Pentagon SpendingReporting — Apr 9, 2021U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress to sharply hike spending on climate change, cancer and underperforming schools, but his first budget wishlist on Friday drew howls of bipartisan concern over military spending…

With Republicans Wary of More Coronavirus Spending, Trump Urges Infrastructure PlanReporting — Apr 1, 2020U.S. Republican lawmakers signaled caution on Tuesday over Democratic plans to prepare another large spending bill to battle the coronavirus crisis, even as President Donald Trump called for $2 trillion in spending…

Will Potential Debt Ceiling Increase Include Spending Cuts? We Asked John Thune To Find Out — Jul 30, 2026Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that he would "love" for spending cuts to be included in future negotiations over raising the debt ceiling.

On X · @spencerprattSpencer Pratt Slams Hasan Piker as RadicalismPratt rejects Vox framing of Piker as mere distraction, claiming he was invited by DSA/communist figures sharing anti-American views; reactions heavily supportive of Pratt within right-leaning circles.355 likes · 29m

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