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Analysis Finds Strong Unions in Most States With Weak Literacy Policies
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— Sep 17, 2026
A new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute is examining a notable connection among teachers’ union strength, early-literacy policies, and reading performance across the c… — by Andrew Powell
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Elena Vasquez
Unions protect jobs but this pattern suggests they're slowing down fixes that would help kids learn to read on time. States need to act anyway.
China Throws A Fit After US Identifies Key Weakness In Trade Talks
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— Aug 4, 2025
China is pushing back strongly against U.S. attempts to restrict their importing of oil from Russia and Iran, exposing a key weakness for Beijing in trade negotiations. The U.S. threatened July 29 to implement 100%…
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Democrats’ $20 Million Study Of Men Produces Laughably Obvious Results
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— Jun 4, 2025
New findings from the Democrats’ costly and widely panned Speaking with American Men (SAM) project found that many young men view the party as “weak” while seeing the Republicans as “strong,” Politico reported on…
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NYC Dems Rush To Convince Voters They’re ‘Tough,’ Defy Party’s ‘Weak’ Reputation
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— Jun 16, 2025
Candidates in the New York City mayoral race are seemingly aiming to portray themselves as tough and strong ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary. Some of the candidates in the Democratic primary for New York City…
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Mass Immigration Drastically Altered California’s State Landscape, New Study Finds
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Mother of Four Dies in Tragic Hiking Accident After Stepping Onto Weak Rock Edge, Falling 100 Feet
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— Apr 1, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. A couple was out for a hike on March 27 in the “Bull’s Head” area of Sevier County…
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Most Influential Women in World History
From 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.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
Wings Set to Host Struggling Storm
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— Aug 22, 2026
The Dallas Wings, at 21-16, host the struggling Seattle Storm (7-30) in Arlington as they push to solidify a playoff spot, led by Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard while navigating injuries including Azzi Fudd’s season-ending knee surgery. Seattle’s interior defense has been a weakness that Shepard aims to exploit, and Wings’ strong home form and recent momentum give them the edge in pursuit of a third straight win.
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Tower Semiconductor Plunges 5.4% as AI Rally Cools
Business
— Aug 18, 2026
Tower Semiconductor traded lower after insider selling and sector weakness raised questions about near-term momentum, with technical and valuation signals suggesting a potential correction despite strong earnings momentum. Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. remains a high-fliers in AI manufacturing but trades above intrinsic value, as investors weigh lofty growth expectations against a premium valuation, even as revenue grows robustly.
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Hurricane Lowell Weakens After Passing Hawaii
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— Sep 4, 2026
Hurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and, along with Tropical Storm Karina and Hurricane Marie, is driving dangerous surf and weather impacts for Hawaii and Southern California this weekend. Pacific tropical systems are advancing across the basin, prompting advisories as residents brace for strong surf along the coasts.
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Florida Opens Sumrall Era With 66-21 Win
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— Sep 1, 2026
Miami visits Stanford for a 2026 opener, highlighting Miami's strong defense and Stanford's historically weaker offense. Florida renews its in-state series with Florida Atlantic at home with ticket and broadcast details, while UCF prepares for a season opener against Bethune-Cookman amid a roster overhaul and coaching notes.
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Fan Account Hypes Taylor Swift’s New “Pink Clouding” Track as Fans React to Encore Release
The post by popular Taylor Swift update account @tswifterastour (≈800k followers) simply states that the new song “Pink Clouding” “sounds pretty and is so addictive,” paired with the hashtag #TSTLOASTheEncore and an image. It is drawing attention because it coincides with the drop of four new encore tracks tied to Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl project; Swifties are actively posting first-listen rankings, lyric speculation, and comparisons (often to 1989/Lover-era pop).
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Huckabee Warns Settler Violence Harms Israel’s Global Standing
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— Sep 3, 2026
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned West Bank settler violence as terrorism that damages Israel’s international reputation and jeopardizes U.S. support, stressing that violence by a tiny minority should be condemned by all. He also highlighted Iran’s weakened position, noted strong U.S.-Israel military coordination, and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons while urging accountability for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Lowell Expected to Turn North, Threaten Hawaii
Weather
— Aug 29, 2026
Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to intensify into a hurricane by midweek and pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, generating swells and potentially life-threatening surf as it moves toward the Central Pacific. Karina remains a strong hurricane off Mexico, expected to fluctuate in intensity and gradually weaken, with ongoing uncertainty about how its path may interact with Lowell’s and what it could mean for Hawaii’s Labor Day weekend.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
Travel + Leisure Q2 revenue beats, lifts outlook
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— Jul 22, 2026
Travel + Leisure Co. reported Q2 2026 revenue of about $1.06 billion, beating estimates, while adjusted earnings per share of $1.88 narrowly missed consensus. The results were led by strong Vacation Ownership performance, a weaker Travel & Membership segment, and the company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook to $1.065-$1.085 billion, signaling optimism for the year ahead.
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