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Records Since 1895 Rank Wettest Septembers in Nine States — 1dStacker compiled per-state rankings of the wettest Septembers since 1895 for Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island, Utah, and South Dakota, based on total precipitation and including state-wide highs and lows and average temperatures. The articles provide a state-by-state breakdown of which Septembers were the wettest using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood.

Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience — 1dAward-winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes debuts four American fiction works—Sunny Gale, Unbroken, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, and EDEN—centered on ambitious, hardship-tested lives across the American West and South, with Sunny Gale tracing a woman’s reinvention as a rodeo star inspired by overlooked female rodeo histories. The author’s background ranching near Laramie and later legal practice in North Carolina informs deeply drawn characters as the books explore resilience, family, and justice amid evolving gender roles.

Marcus Bell The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.

Rosen Law investigates securities claims against four entities — 4dRosen Law Firm is expanding securities investigations for investors in Coastal Financial, TruBridge, Barclays, and Flow (FLOW-USD), alleging that these companies issued misleading information and left shareholders with losses, with class actions being prepared where applicable. The firm emphasizes contingency fee arrangements and urges affected investors to join ongoing actions, citing notable stock declines tied to the disclosures.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Tunisian Journalists Rally Over Yousfi Arrest — 4dIn Tunisia, protests by journalists and activists over the arrest of Mohamed Yousfi highlight widespread concerns about suppression of independent media and the tightening of freedoms under President Kais Saied, with critics saying charges are politically motivated. Separately, U.S. and international journalism groups oppose proposed DHS restrictions on foreign media visas, arguing the changes would stifle the flow of information and threaten press access at the UN and beyond.

Last 9/11 Firefighter Remains at Ten House — 3dSal Argano, now 65, is the last firefighter from Ten House assigned in 2001 still on the job at Engine 10/Ladder 10, a firehouse that doubles as an active station and an informal 9/11 memorial visited by tourists. The Ten House crew, including Capt. Terence Brody, played pivotal roles during and after 9/11, with the site featuring a bronze relief memorial to fallen firefighters and drawing crowds to this historic intersection near the National 9/11 Memorial.

EU seeks information on Oracle licensing practicesTech — Sep 1, 2026EU antitrust regulators are widening scrutiny of Oracle’s cloud software licensing, collecting information from third parties to assess potential anti-competitive practices, though no formal investigation has been announced. The inquiries echo ongoing concerns about licensing terms and switching costs in cloud markets, given Oracle’s entrenched databases and long-standing disputes with European customers.

Menendez Brothers Granted March 2027 Parole Hearings — 5dThe Menendez brothers, who were resentenced to 50-years-to-life in 2025, have been granted an early parole suitability hearing for March 2027, moving up from August 2028 thanks to changes tied to Proposition 9 and new information cited by their supporters. The families and supporters say the brothers have shown accountability and rehabilitation, while coverage notes renewed public attention around the Netflix series and ongoing appeals surrounding the case.

Reader Murder a family member or just a stranger, and be a good little POS and be set free before your sentence is up! Let me throw in abortion, and in some states; it is allowed to be done to full term. No wonder life does not mean much in this country anymore!

Measles Cases, Exposures Reported Across StatesHealth — 5dMeasles cases are rising, prompting hospitals to tighten safety protocols, expand vaccination efforts to vulnerable groups, and reinforce that vaccination is the most effective protection, especially since unvaccinated individuals are disproportionately affected. Public health officials are also warning of recent exposures at hospitals, urging immunity verification, monitoring for symptoms, and encouraging informed conversations with physicians to counter vaccine myths and restore high vaccination coverage.

Churchill Downs urges FTC review of HISABusiness — Aug 31, 2026"Churchill Downs Inc. has urged the FTC to order an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, citing governance, transparency, and data-security concerns amid recent incidents including the Fair Hill betting episode and unauthorized access to confidential horse health information." "HISA faces its own enforcement action with a provisional suspension of trainer Angel Quiroz over albuterol positives, while CDI argues for scrutiny of racing and wagering integrity, non-public information handling, and technology controls."

Stray bullet from outside dispute kills Frito-Lay worker inside Nashville Sam's Club — 5dA Frito-Lay employee, Paris Carlock, 55, was killed when a stray bullet from a dispute outside a Nashville lounge pierced the wall of a Sam’s Club and struck him as he restocked in the chip aisle. Police say the shooting appears connected to an argument at Lavo Lounge, with investigators pursuing leads and asking for information as no suspect has been identified and Carlock is described as an innocent victim.

Video — YouTubeThe Perfect Team Nobody Expected❤️Warm Land · 9.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Austria enforces school headscarf ban for under-14s as legal fight looms — 5dAustria has implemented a nationwide ban on headscarves for schoolgirls under 14, applying to public and private schools and enforcing compliance through dialogues with students and guardians, with penalties up to €800 for repeated violations. The policy has sparked legal challenges from the Islamic Religious Community in Austria and wide opposition, including protests and concerns about religious freedom, as the Constitutional Court’s past ruling on a similar measure informs potential challenges as schools reopen.

Priya Raman Fines up to €800 for a headscarf seems excessive. There are better ways to handle disagreements with parents than penalties.

Gibney documentary explores how Musk expanded influence over U.S. policy — 6dAlex Gibney's documentary Musk, premiering at the Venice Film Festival and releasing widely in October, portrays Elon Musk as a figure whose power derives from selling a future and his influence over tech and policy, including ties to Trump. Early reviews emphasize a critical look at Musk as a information power broker, using data, satellites, and government access to shape outcomes, with whistleblowers and allies challenging his narrative.

Chathams School District sued over limits on parental notification for gender changes — 5dWealthy New Jersey Chatham/Chathams School District is facing multiple lawsuits over a policy that lets students change names and gender identities in school records and lets counselors decide how much parents are informed, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Plaintiffs—Moms for Liberty, Moms for America, and several parents—argue the policy violates parental rights and constitutional protections, while the district defends compliance with guidance amid ongoing litigation following Mirabelli v. Bonta.

Priya Raman Schools are stepping into territory that belongs to families. Counselors aren't parents and shouldn't be making these calls alone.

Divided Fifth Circuit finds no constitutional right to clean water in Jackson case — Sep 5, 2026Mississippi’s Jackson water system remains a crisis for residents, with lead contamination and mismanagement highlighting a long-delayed need for upgrades as litigation alleges harm from tainted water and misleading boil notices. A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, effectively dismissing the residents’ constitutional claims, though debates over accountability and remedies persist.

Jared Kim This ruling doesn't fix a single pipe in Jackson. The real failure is decades of neglect, and now there's even less legal pressure to address it.

Vietnam, Myanmar pledge deeper defense ties, bar hostile use of territory — Sep 4, 2026Vietnam and Myanmar agreed to deepen defense and security cooperation, including officer training, disaster response, information sharing, and joint efforts against transnational crime, while pledging not to allow either side’s territory to be used against the other. They will expand collaboration through ASEAN and Mekong frameworks and broaden economic ties in areas like agriculture, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure, as Vietnam pursues a broader strategic partnership agenda with Russia and France and related space initiatives.

Nicole Hardy Curious if this economic side, ag and telecom deals, actually moves faster than the defense talk usually does.

FBI Informant Charged with Giving False Information on Bidens, Ukrainian Energy CompanyReporting — Feb 16, 2024An FBI informant who was one of the main sources in the impeachment inquiry on President Joe Biden has been charged with lying. The informant, Alexander Smirnov, 43, is accused of falsely telling the FBI that Hunter…

Missouri House Candidate Charged, Drops OutPolitics — Sep 3, 2026A Missouri GOP candidate, Thomas Ross, is facing federal charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and Adderall by allegedly directing a former campaign manager to plant the drugs on his primary opponent, Louise Secker, whom he had narrowly defeated in the Aug. 4 primary. Evidence including texts and a glove with drugs, plus an informant-worn wire, has prompted calls for Ross to withdraw and heightened scrutiny of campaign integrity as the case moves forward.

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 157.8K views · Sep 11, 2026

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Bank of Mexico lifts 2026 growth outlook to 1.5%Finance — Aug 26, 2026Banxico raised its 2026 growth forecast to 1.5% as Q2 growth surprised to the upside and inflation pressures linger, with markets cautious ahead of a Fed speech as stocks declined and the peso held steady. In July, informal sector jobs surged by about 1.08 million while formal jobs fell by roughly 413,000, pushing informality to 56.2% and raising concerns about underlying growth despite a record first-half FDI and 2Q GDP growth of 1.4% quarter-on-quarter.

FBI Seizes $560,000 in Crypto Donations for Hamas — Sep 1, 2026The FBI and the Justice Department seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas and disrupted the group's online fundraising and recruitment networks by taking control of domains and communication platforms and collecting information on thousands of potential donors. The operation underscores law enforcement's ongoing use of digital takedowns to cut off illicit funding for extremist groups.

Derek Foss Interesting that they also collected data on thousands of donors - wonder what happens to those people next.

Colts WR Arrest Details Expanded — Aug 30, 2026Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday in downtown Indianapolis on preliminary DWI charges, with reports noting two misdemeanor DUI offenses. Allen had just joined the Colts on August 19 and appeared in a preseason game, and the team said it is gathering more information.

Hikers rescued after AI-planned Mt Shasta climb — Sep 3, 2026Three novice climbers on Mount Shasta relied on Google’s Gemini AI to plan their ascent, bringing insufficient food and water and turning an eight-hour route into a multi-day ordeal that left them stranded and needing rescue. Authorities warn that AI should not be treated as the expert and urge hikers to use official route information, observe a noon turnaround, and carry multiple navigation methods.

Maya Lindstrom Wild that people trust an AI over the actual park website for something like this. The official Shasta route info is right there and free.

Ukrainian center Koval leaves LSU over Russian recruit, NCAA future unclear — Sep 3, 2026Ukrainian center Kate Koval left LSU after the program signed Russian 6-foot-5 center Anna Minaeva, saying the move and Russia’s war against Ukraine deeply affected her and her family and made her question whether LSU was still the right place for her. She stressed her father’s service in the Ukrainian military and hopes the NCAA will allow her to play elsewhere this season, noting she wasn’t informed of Minaeva’s signing until after the transfer portal closed.

Nicole Hardy Hope the NCAA cuts her a break on eligibility. She didn't create this situation, the timing of that signing did.

Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Information on Missing Mom — Jun 23, 2026Savannah Guthrie gave a heartfelt plea for information on her missing mother. Guthrie took to the airwaves live Tuesday on the “Today” show seeking information on the whereabouts of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie’s…

DOJ Responds to Jim Jordan’s Request for Information on Biden’s Classified Documents InvestigationReporting — Jan 30, 2023The Department of Justice (DOJ) is responding to House Republican lawmakers’ request for information into the investigation of President Joe Biden’s handling of classified information. In a letter to Reps. Jim Jordan…

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.9M views · Sep 10, 2026

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