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in Donald John TrumpPolitics and policy debates? Not my department, believe me, it's in my contract, GREAT contract, best clause. But the Michigan story itself — cars, factories, people building things — that's a beautiful, tremendous story, top three American car stories, maybe top one. And Infant — Donald TrumpDonald Trump · Jul 29, 2026

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Developing·Sep 3, 2026

Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff

President Trump nominates acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent post as the Navy grapples with strain from sustained operations against Iran.
Two Filipino crew members are killed when the tanker Sidr is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Bahri says, as it investigates the incident.

89 stories · 9241 sources

Developing·Sep 1, 2026

2026 Pacific Islands Forum overshadowed by China-Taiwan tensions

The Pacific Islands Forum opens on a shaky note as several leaders skip the summit and China voices anger over the agenda.
China-Taiwan tensions weigh heavily on the Pacific Islands Forum as member states navigate competing pressure from Beijing.

2 stories · 10 sources

Developing·Sep 1, 2026

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation amid tensions with Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House confirms.
Driscoll's resignation follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials take over.

2 stories · 109 sources

Oscar statuette costs $400, but winners can't just sell it — 1dOscars blend prestige with mystery and controversy, evolving from a modest 1929 ceremony into a billion-dollar industry underpinned by fierce campaigns and opaque traditions. Across articles, the statuette's value is largely symbolic: about $400 to make, with tens of millions spent on campaigns, and post-1951 winners must offer the statue to the Academy for $1 before disposal.

Tom Gallagher Funny how something worth $400 in materials somehow requires millions in campaigning just to win one.

Big Ten Plans Four Weekly Availability ReportsSports — 5dThe Big Ten will require four weekly injury/availability reports for conference games in 2026, up from one, with reports due three days before and gameday reporting including categories like game-time decision and out for the first half; visiting teams will only list players from travel or two-deep rosters, and reports will be published on BigTen.org ahead of the USC-Rutgers and Purdue-UCLA games. The expansion, noted across multiple outlets, will apply to Big Ten conference matchups and standardize reporting timing across the season.

Erin Andrews pursues second child at 48 after surrogate miscarriage — 1dErin Andrews, 48, remains determined to welcome a second child with husband Jarret Stoll after their surrogate miscarriage in 2025, saying it’s harder at her age and that she’s not done trying. She’s been open about the fertility journey for years, advocates leaning on loved ones for support, and is promoting Cancerguard as she marks ten years since her cervical cancer diagnosis while continuing her family-building efforts.

Marcus Bell Fertility struggles at any age are hard, but being open about it like she is probably helps a lot of women feel less alone.

Video — YouTubeVERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 26 | Accused Killer Mom TrialCOURT TV · 1.7M views · Sep 2, 2026

Lawmakers grill birth tourism firm as founder invokes Fifth Amendment — 1dHouse lawmakers scrutinized birth-tourism schemes, examining companies such as Have My Baby in Miami and warning of potential immigration fraud and national-security risks as foreign mothers seek U.S. citizenship for their children. Witnesses and researchers cited tens of thousands of births annually and suggested taxpayers could bear the cost, with several participants invoking the Fifth Amendment during questioning.

Nicole Hardy Curious how many of these "clients" understood the legal risks versus just trusting a slick sales pitch.

IJRDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerNicole Silverio · 4 min · 12h

Big Ten Passes Pro-Return Ban — Aug 25, 2026The Big Ten is poised to approve a rule barring players who declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a pro contract from returning to Big Ten rosters, with the SEC expected to adopt a similar stance. The move follows high-profile transfers like Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to LSU and comes amid coach reactions about how NFL-to-college moves complicate roster building.

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

Big Ten approves five-year Petitti contract extension — Aug 26, 2026Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti secured a five-year extension through 2033, unanimously approved to continue his leadership since 2023 amid the conference’s expansion to 18 teams and record revenue. His tenure has coincided with three consecutive CFP national championships and efforts to broaden the playoff format and media rights deals.

Cignetti's Indiana reshapes program with efficient practices — 2dIndiana coach Curt Cignetti has built a fast, 90-minute practice routine that respects players’ and coaches’ time, helping transform the program from Big Ten bottom to national power. As Indiana defends a rare 16-0 title run, he stays focused on the present while expanding his profile through high-profile media appearances and branding deals.

Corrie ten Boom Forgives Her GuardGood News — FROM 1947The watchmaker's daughter who hid Jews and survived Ravensbrück met one of her former guards — and found the strength to take his hand.

Pearl Jam Ten Reshaped 1990s Alt-Rock — 6dFrom Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On (1973), a funk-infused evolution that reshaped Motown, to The Rolling Stones’ Beast of Burden (1978), a top-10 classic that underscored the band’s enduring appeal, and Pearl Jam’s Ten (1991), a landmark grunge debut, these anniversaries mark watershed moments in rock and soul. Boston’s self-titled debut (1976) is celebrated as one of rock’s best-selling first records, largely cut in a basement and later achieving multi-platinum status.

On X · @LNGSHOT4shoLNGSHOT Drops Cute “oh put it down!!!” Video of Woojin and LouisOfficial LNGSHOT account posts playful, brotherly video of Woojin and Louis trending positively; fans gush over the cuteness with near-unanimous affection and no visible controversy.1,748 likes · 2m

UCLA Expected 6-6 In Big Ten Debut — Aug 22, 2026UCLA’s football under first-year coach Bob Chesney is expected to struggle in the brutal Big Ten, with a realistic ceiling around mid-pack and a likely 6-6 regular season with a bowl win, rather than contending for the conference title. Meanwhile, the 2026 UCLA basketball roster overhaul could yield strong performances in a competitive Big Ten, with a potential top-four finish if the new players gel quickly, though much depends on how quickly the lineup comes together.

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 11.1M views · Aug 28, 2026

Trenton mass shooting leaves two dead; details fluid — 4dA mass shooting early Sunday in Trenton, New Jersey, at the Locust Street area left two people dead and several others wounded as police respond and investigators from the Mercer County Homicide Task Force take over. Authorities have not released a final casualty tally, with reports ranging from about nine to more than ten victims, and details of suspects or the motive remain unclear.

VS BattleNew York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish · 158 votes — pick a side

Record Ten Japanese Players Registered in Premier League — Aug 26, 2026A record ten Japanese players have been registered by Premier League clubs this season, with high-profile arrivals such as Zion Suzuki to Aston Villa, Takehiro Tomiyasu to Crystal Palace, Hidemasa Morita to Hull City and Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, joining an established core including Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo and Daichi Kamada. Agents like Joel Pannick say the move signals increased confidence, with Japanese players seen as disciplined and low-risk, and experts anticipate more signings before the window closes and a growing presence ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunites with motherWorld — 5dEight-year-old Zoyal Ghale survived Nepal’s flash floods by climbing a tree, was rescued with a broken leg and airlifted to Kathmandu, and was reunited with his mother after days of searching as relief impacts thousands of children. The case underscores the broader humanitarian crisis in Nepal, where tens of thousands of children are affected and many families remain separated.

Pastors Arrested in Widespread Clergy Abuse ProbesWorld — 3dAcross multiple states, pastors and church-affiliated individuals are facing serious sex-crime charges, including Devin Carroll in North Carolina for embezzlement tied to an initial child-sex-abuse case, Wade Booth in Kansas on multiple felony sex charges, Daniel Willis in Indiana facing ten counts of possession of child-sex-abuse material after an ICAC-led investigation, and Deshawn Keith Collier in Florida charged with lewd molestation of a 14-year-old and related offenses. The cases involve formal investigations by state police and ICAC units, with arrests and ongoing legal proceedings in each jurisdiction.

Daily Caller News FoundationDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerDemocratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.12h · 2 reads

AIPAC Spends $54 Million in 2026 MidtermsPolitics — 6dAIPAC 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.

QuizHow do you actually say "I care"?Everyone transmits care on a different frequency — words, time, help, gifts, presence. Twelve questions and the AI tunes yours.3 min · today's quiz

Colorado site exposes 133,000 confidential voter profiles — 6dA software update to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Find My Voter Registration tool briefly disabled protections, exposing confidential voter profiles for up to about 11 days and affecting tens of thousands of records, with at least 59 voters’ information accessed. Secretary of State Jena Griswold apologized, said affected voters were contacted, and announced additional safeguards, automated QA, and testing protocols to prevent future breaches as reports from multiple outlets converge on the incident.

Leinart: USC plans CFP push in 2026 — Aug 26, 2026Matt Leinart says USC should contend for the 2026 College Football Playoff under Lincoln Riley, thanks to a top recruiting class, returning quarterback Jayden Maiava, and a deep roster. He questions how Gary Patterson’s 4-2-5 defense will adapt to the Big Ten, while stressing Riley’s ongoing confidence and the need for players to execute, comments he shared across SI interviews and related campaigns.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2.5M views · Sep 1, 2026

New Englanders eat more invasive green crabs — Aug 26, 2026Across New England, invasive European green crabs are harming shellfisheries and ecosystems, outcompeting native species and costing tens of millions annually, prompting a growing movement to turn them into a marketable product. Restaurants, producers, and scientists are pursuing creative uses—from premium crab meat and pet treats to sauces and even whiskey—to curb their impact by expanding demand and markets.

Nashville Airport Renaming Moves Forward After Parton’s Death — Aug 25, 2026Following Dolly Parton’s death, a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport surged, with reports showing signatures in the tens of thousands to about 80,000. The airport has not announced any official name change, but has offered tributes such as pink lighting in Parton’s honor, and the petition was launched by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion earlier this year.

IJRYoung Gambling Addict Blew Through $100k On Sports Gambling — But It Didn’t End ThereJack McGeever · 6 min · 12h

Supreme Court weighs Texas Ten Commandments case — Aug 17, 2026Civil-rights groups and Texas families have petitioned the Supreme Court to review and block Texas Senate Bill 10, which requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments, arguing the mandate violates the First Amendment by promoting a specific religious viewpoint. The petitions come after a Fifth Circuit ruling upheld the law, highlighting a national debate over government-endorsed religion in public education.

Big Ten, Non-Conference Tests Reported for 2026 Season — Aug 16, 2026The 2026 college football landscape features marquee games and trap weeks that could shape the playoff race, with heavy emphasis on the Big Ten and notable non-conference tests. Beyond hype, analyses question some legendary rivalries for overstatement while highlighting intimate, history-filled clashes like Hope vs. Calvin that illustrate the sport’s varied texture and regional intensity.

CTE Prevalence in Ex-NFL Players Could Be Higher — Aug 25, 2026New studies examining donated brains from former NFL players find that at least about 25% of those who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, though the true prevalence is uncertain because many brains were not examined. In some analyses, among donated brains the share with CTE was much higher—nine in ten in one collaboration—underscoring potential bias in brain-bank samples and the ongoing questions about the disease's scope.

Lawmakers seek GAO probe of DOT passenger privacy — Aug 26, 2026Wyden and Brown are pressing the GAO to investigate the Department of Transportation for decades of inaction on airline passenger privacy, arguing that the DOT’s failure to regulate has left Americans’ data exposed to corporate exploitation, surveillance, and potential foreign interference, with the ARC data broker’s tens of millions of records cited as a key example. They note a 2024 DOT review into airline privacy has yielded no public findings or enforcement actions, and call for proactive audits and accountability as regulators have largely remained reactive.

Harry resigns from African Parks board — Aug 24, 2026Prince Harry has stepped down from his role on the board of African Parks after a decade, as the charity conducts a governance refresh and expresses gratitude for his service; he remains an active supporter of its conservation mission. The announcements come amid ongoing scrutiny of the charity following past allegations of human rights abuses by its rangers, with the organization noting changes to strengthen governance while acknowledging his ten-year commitment.

On X · @TXT_bighit_jpTXT Japan Official Drops Behind-the-Scenes Movie for “PRODUCED BY MOA EP.2” Merchandise Line “WALK TOGETHER”The official Japanese account for K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER posted a promotional video showcasing behind-the-scenes footage for their Japan-original merchandise series “PRODUCED BY MOA EP.2,” themed “WALK TOGETHER #MOAと過ごす休日”. The post highlights fan-produced style goods and a casual holiday concept video, trending mainly among TXT/MOA fans due to new merch, attractive visuals, and strong fandom engagement.2,069 likes · 3m

Video — YouTubeKAROL G, Bruno Mars - Still (Official Video)KarolGVEVO · 1.3M views · Sep 2, 2026