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Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller — 5hTop seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.

Marcus Bell :55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.

Pascal's Night of FireGood News — FROM 1654One of history's great mathematicians had a two-hour encounter with God so overwhelming he sewed the record of it into his coat — found only after he died.

The Amish Forgive at Nickel MinesGood News — FROM 2006Hours after losing five daughters in a schoolhouse shooting, Amish parents went to comfort the killer's widow.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

ShopRite employee in custody after newborn spent seven hours in restroom — 1dA 32-year-old ShopRite employee in White Plains is in custody after her newborn was found abandoned in a store bathroom, with the infant in stable condition and in the care of Westchester County Child Protective Services as investigators, including the DA, review potential charges. The case has prompted reminders of New York's Safe Haven law and involves multiple agencies as authorities continue gathering details.

Sam Okafor Safe Haven laws exist for exactly this reason. Hope people remember she could've walked into any hospital or firehouse with zero questions asked.

IJRPfizer Board Member Dismissed Key Natural Immunity Studies In CIA Briefing, Docs ClaimEmily Kopp · 6 min · 1h

The Rescue of Baby JessicaGood News — FROM 1987For 58 hours, America watched rescuers inch through solid rock toward an 18-month-old trapped in a well — and then she was out, alive.

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

Chiune Sugihara Writes Visas Until the Train LeavesGood News — FROM 1940Defying his own government, a Japanese diplomat hand-wrote transit visas for 18-20 hours a day — and kept signing them through the train window as he left.

Michael Strahan's ABC special explores how America healed after 9/11 — 2dA two-hour ABC News documentary led by Michael Strahan, 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later, gathers athletes, entertainers and journalists to show how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans heal after 9/11, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson and Derek Jeter. The special, produced with SMAC Productions and partners, will air Sept. 1 on ABC and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with Strahan recalling how returning to the field offered a sense of unity and resilience for a grieving nation.

Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Across Americas and Europe — Aug 25, 2026On August 28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with about 96% of the Moon entering Earth's shadow and the partial phase lasting around 3 hours 18 minutes within a total event of about 5 hours 38 minutes. Because it will happen during daytime in India, the eclipse will not be visible there and Sutak observances are not applicable; however, visibility will be favorable across North and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa.

Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewables for Data Centers — Aug 25, 2026Spain is drafting a stringent decree requiring data centers to source at least 80% of their electricity from renewables on an hourly basis and to commissioning new renewable capacity within 18 months for each additional megawatt, with penalties including loss of grid access. The proposal also imposes EU establishment and data residency, alongside tighter water, energy, and cybersecurity rules, signaling a broad push to regulate the data-center boom despite potential cost and competitiveness concerns.

On X · @TheHoopCentralNBA Strips Clippers of 5 First-Round Picks, Fines Ballmer $30M and Suspends Executives Over Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention; Leonard Pays $7The @TheHoopCentral post relays Shams Charania’s breaking report on the NBA’s year-long investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Penalties hit the franchise and ownership hard while Leonard faces only restitution and his uncle is banned from NBA business. It is trending due to the historic scale of the draft-pick forfeiture and the contrast with Leonard’s light personal penalty.916 likes · 20m

Sawe Withdraws from Berlin Marathon Due to Injury — 6dSabastian Sawe withdrew from the Berlin Marathon due to an injury, ruling him out of defending his title after his historic sub-two-hour London run. With Sawe out, Berlin’s race will spotlight the women’s field led by Tigst Assefa.

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 10.6M views · Aug 28, 2026

Workforce Pell grants expand job training aid, but costs still burden students — 2dThe federal Workforce Pell program is expanding to cover short-term, workforce‑focused certificates at community colleges, widening eligibility beyond traditional 15‑week, 600‑hour programs and enabling funding for trainings like EMT, medical assisting, welding, and other in‑demand roles. States and territories, including Puerto Rico, are implementing the framework, with initial programs approved and many more awaiting federal authorization, signaling a gradual rollout across the country.

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

Venice Film Festival reportedly cancels jury press conference — 4dThe Venice Film Festival opens with a star‑studded lineup and features Alex Gibney’s near four‑hour documentary on Elon Musk, a project Musk has criticized as a potential hit piece. In a rare move, the festival has scrapped its traditional jury press conference due to a scheduling conflict, while the jury is led by Maggie Gyllenhaal amid ongoing debates about politics at major festivals.

Lions may be loose in Indiana, authorities sayWorld — 6dAuthorities are investigating reports of a lion and cub loose in Hancock and Madison counties in central Indiana, with a drone-confirmed sighting leading to a four-hour search that found no confirmed animals. Officials say there are no reported missing exotic pets or permits, and residents are urged to report any sightings as the situation remains developing.

Diana 30th Anniversary Amplifies Royal SpotlightEntertainment — 5dAs the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death approaches, new details emerge about Elton John's Candle in the Wind fundraiser sparked by a TV rookie and the family's ongoing ties to Diana, with Harry and Meghan returning to the UK with their children to remember her as relatives prepare forthcoming memoirs. A History Channel documentary revisits the hours after Diana's crash, and Diana's former bodyguard offers a final, poignant reflection at her graveside.

Daily Caller News FoundationPfizer Board Member Dismissed Key Natural Immunity Studies In CIA Briefing, Docs ClaimWhen Pfizer board member Scott Gottlieb briefed the CIA on COVID-19 in May 2020, he dismissed two influential studies indicating the virus killed far fewer people than expected, a new document claims.1h

Lively Wins Partial Fees After May Settlement — Aug 26, 2026Blake Lively was awarded about $407,000 in legal fees and costs from Justin Baldoni—far less than the $8 million she sought—with the judge calling many of her claimed hours excessive; the settlement in their defamation case left both sides with no money from the agreement itself. The ruling notes total fees of $363,245.40 and costs of $44,206.35, highlighting a dramatic gap between demand and award.

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

Meta Teen Safety Settlement Reaches $18 Billion — Aug 26, 2026Ohio will receive more than $319 million over the next decade as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta to improve safety measures for children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement requires hard two-hour daily time limits with pauses, nighttime blocks, stronger age verification, safer content controls, removal of like counts, and independent audits to assess implementation.

Luis Robert Jr. on waivers by MetsSports — 3dThe New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, giving a 48-hour window for another team to claim him and assume about $5 million guaranteed (roughly $3 million in 2026 salary plus a $2 million buyout) with a $20 million club option for 2027; if unclaimed, he remains with the Mets and could be postseason-eligible for a claiming team if done by Sept. 1. The move is framed as a cost-cutting measure by the Mets amid injury history and uneven production, though Robert has shown a burst of strong performance recently and remains an attractive but uncertain asset.

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

Asheville Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Man Dead on Nancy StreetWorld — 6dAn officer-involved shooting at 45 Nancy Street in Asheville left one man dead after police responded to repeated reports of a breaking and entering in the early hours of Aug. 27; officers said the suspect, armed with a knife, refused commands to drop the weapon and was shot after entry. The Asheville Police Department reported no officers were injured, and the incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Britain's productivity rebounds amid signs of sustained recovery — Aug 23, 2026UK productivity is showing a durable rebound, with output per hour rising about 1.1% annually over the two years to June 2026, signaling a potential end to the post-2008 productivity malaise. While official measures remain mixed, private estimates and the role of AI adoption point to ongoing gains, though economists warn the durability of the improvement remains uncertain.

IJREXCLUSIVE: YouTube And TikTok Bailed On Child Safety Panel Days After Meta’s Social Media Addiction SettlementDylan Kresak · 5 min · 2h

Equinor, Uniper Sign 15-Year Gas Deal for Germany — Aug 24, 2026Equinor and Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement to deliver more than 30 terawatt-hours of natural gas annually to Germany from 2027 to 2041, with pricing reflecting market conditions and other terms confidential. The deal strengthens Germany’s long-term gas security and Europe’s energy partnership with Norway, underscoring Norway as a key supplier and potential for lower-emissions gas solutions.

3-Year Degrees Grow Popular Across States — Aug 24, 2026Three-year bachelor’s degree programs are expanding in the United States as a faster, cheaper path for non-traditional students, with Ensign College among those trimming credit hours to about 90. While proponents say these reduced‑credit degrees alleviate affordability and time barriers, critics warn they can devalue credentials and create confusion for employers and graduate programs as higher education faces a broader reassessment.

Meghan Markle Clutch Draws Global Attention Amid Budget Lookalikes — Aug 26, 2026Meghan Markle is leaning into polished, affordable accessories, pairing simple outfits with luxe-looking but wallet-friendly options such as a Chunli Black Clutch Purse on Amazon for $35 and a designer-inspired, Cartier-like gold watch from Gaofan Hour for $26. Similarly, Victoria Beckham’s vacation-ready look is replicated with a $19 Amazon-ready Hermes-style sandal, underscoring a trend toward accessible luxe in celebrity style.

Louisiana National Guard Ends Eight-Month New Orleans Deployment — Aug 24, 2026After eight months of security operations in the French Quarter, the Louisiana National Guard concluded its New Orleans deployment on Aug. 31, having conducted over 4,000 patrols, logged 31,162 patrol hours and aided in 171 arrests. Gov. Jeff Landry and local law enforcement officials credited the mission with improving safety, while residents expressed mixed views on the Guard’s presence and its impact on daily life.

Arizona Grandfather Faces Amputation After 120-Degree Heat Collapse — Aug 23, 2026A 72-year-old Mohave County grandfather, Grant Siler, collapsed on a Bullhead City sidewalk in 120-degree heat on Aug. 3, suffering severe burns, heat stroke, and organ shock after being on the ground for about an hour before rescue, with treatment in Las Vegas; doctors say an above-knee amputation of his right leg is planned for Aug. 31, signaling a long, costly recovery.

On X · @blacksherif_Black Sherif Announces ‘Sun Sherif’ ProjectGhanaian artist Black Sherif teases new music release with strong fan excitement and no notable opposition.1,190 likes · 21m

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