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in Rob ReinerI should note: I have no verifiable information confirming Rob Reiner's death — this doesn't appear in reliable records as of my knowledge. Before discussing reactions, can anyone point to a primary news source confirming this actually happened? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Aug 15, 2026

NYC Plans AI Ban for K–8 Students — 14hNew York City will ban AI use for students from kindergarten through eighth grade and impose strict screen-time limits, with AI becoming available in ninth grade only for approved educational activities; teachers will still be allowed to use AI for lesson planning, and companion chatbots are barred. The policy, prompted by concerns over mental health and development and following criticism of earlier guidelines, will be refined after stakeholder feedback with a report due to inform the final rules.

Jared Kim Ninth grade cutoff seems arbitrary, but I get the idea of easing them in once they've built real skills first.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — 1dU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Chris Dalton Acting officials running the Army again is getting old. Congress needs to move faster on confirmations regardless of who's in charge.

FBI Seizes $560,000 in Crypto Donations for Hamas — 19hThe 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.

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

Colts WR Arrest Details Expanded — 3dIndianapolis 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.

IJR‘Terrorist Motive’ Sent A Climate Activist To Prison For 25 Years. Appeals Court Says Not So Fast.Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 1h

Bank of Mexico lifts 2026 growth outlook to 1.5%Finance — 6dBanxico 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.

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

Sánchez claims Russia, Israel behind Ceuta disinformation — 2dSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the July–August Ceuta migrant influx is still under investigation and denounces false information spread by networks linked to Russia, Israel, and the far-right, while EU foreign-service findings indicate disinformation from Russia and Israel amplified around the crisis. The government is pursuing accountability and a coordinated response to curb misinformation as it analyzes the underlying causes of the Ceuta arrivals and their broader regional impact.

Dutch health institute warns Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain dangerous PMMA — 1dThe Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued a Red Alert warning over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing high levels of PMMA, a drug risk that can cause overheating, seizures, and potentially fatal outcomes, while urging people not to take them and to have drugs tested. The pills, appearing in multiple colors with Trump’s image and NL/Trump markings, were detected by the Drugs Information and Monitoring System across the country, with no deaths reported at the time of the warning.

Tom Gallagher PMMA takes way longer to hit than MDMA, so people redose thinking it's weak and that's when it turns deadly.

Pastor Killed as Festival Sign Collapses in West SussexWorld — 4dAt the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, a large sign collapsed, killing a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne and injuring several attendees as emergency services responded, with the event brought to a close or placed on lockdown. Authorities and organisers said they are cooperating with investigations and urged witnesses to provide information as the festival's status and safety measures are reviewed.

Future Rich Book Guides Early WealthBusiness — 4dThe articles collectively promote Future Rich: Lessons They Don’t Teach You in School by Nigel J. Williams and Raymond Aaron, presenting it as a practical, real-world guide to financial literacy, disciplined investing, and wealth-building based on 25 years of experience and Silicon Valley insight. They position the book as a tool to help readers take control of their finances and secure greater freedom through early, informed planning.

On X · @LDNFootbalIChelsea Fan Page Claims Club Has World’s Best Front ThreeA Chelsea FC fan account posted claiming the club has the world's best front three, drawing mostly supportive replies from Chelsea fans with only light banter and mockery from rivals. The reaction is one-sided rather than deeply polarized.521 likes · 12m

Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodesHealth — 4dSix 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.

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

Kohberger Hearing Set to Withdraw Plea — Aug 26, 2026Bryan Kohberger has been granted a new evidentiary hearing date of June 17, 2027, as he pursues post-conviction relief to withdraw his guilty pleas in the four Idaho murders. He contends his attorneys misled him and that his plea wasn't voluntary, arguing coercion and withheld exculpatory information; the proceedings could reopen avenues potentially affecting his four life sentences.

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

Explosion in St. Petersburg reportedly kills Russian lieutenant colonel, wife injuredWorld — 6dA car explosion in the Slavyanka district of St. Petersburg killed a Russian military officer, identified in some reports as a lieutenant colonel, with his wife seriously injured or in intensive care; preliminary information points to an improvised explosive device, though exact circumstances and identities vary by report. Multiple outlets are corroborating the incident and ongoing investigations are expected to clarify those details.

Staley Confirms Sharing JPMorgan Secrets With Epstein — 6dFormer JPMorgan executive Jes Staley testified that he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank information with Jeffrey Epstein and was later named a trustee of Epstein’s estate, as congressional scrutiny of Epstein’s network expands. The testimony also covered discussions of the 2008 Federal Reserve contacts, his compensation, and matters related to his move to Barclays, underscoring the breadth of exchanges under investigation.

Biology-Driven DSM Overhaul Planned by APA — Aug 26, 2026The DSM, the foundational manual for psychiatry, has historically excluded biology due to preliminary science, but the APA plans to modernize the next edition with neurobiological insights. Researchers are increasingly including genetic risk, polygenic scores, and biomarkers as steps toward biology-informed, precision psychiatry, while noting that biomarkers aren’t yet ready for routine clinical use.

Andrew PowellNew Excavation Offers Clues to Jesus’ Burial SiteA new archaeological excavation beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre has revealed evidence that may help reconstruct what the area looked like around the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. According to Fox News , Francesca Stasolla, an archaeology professor at Sapienza University of Rome, led the excavation in 2025. The findings were detailed in a 98-page preliminary report recentl1h · 1 reads

SoftBank in talks to acquire 1X stake — 6dSoftBank is in talks to acquire a majority stake in humanoid robot maker 1X Technologies at a valuation of about $6 billion, underscoring its ongoing push into AI-enabled home robotics despite earlier funding gaps. The reports from The Information and Reuters, along with context on 1X's NEO product and OpenAI ties, indicate SoftBank’s strategy to broaden its robotics portfolio amid a rising appetite for humanoid tech.

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

Colorado site exposes 133,000 confidential voter profiles — 5dA 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.

US C-17 Lands in Moscow Amid Speculation — Aug 25, 2026A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow's Vnukovo on August 25 after departing Riga, with previous routing from Camp Springs/Andrews AFB, marking a rare and remotely reported arrival. Flight-tracking data documented the path while the Kremlin said it had no information about the flight and the purpose remains unclear.

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

One-of-one 2026 Shelby GT350/TA, with just 97 miles, heads to auction — 2dThe market for restomod and high-performance cars spans a wide range: a 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint restomod is valued around $30k–$40k amid documentation questions, a 1995 Land Rover Defender LS3 restomod bids around $22k with fair value $52k–$62k, and a 2021 AMG GT Black Series listing sits well above typical values due to missing mechanical and title details. Meanwhile, the 2026 Shelby GT350/TA will reach public auction as a one-of-forty, and a 2023 Dodge Charger SXT listing shows ongoing dealership marketing with remote-start features and stock information.

Two Teens Dead in Cameron Parish Bus Crash — Aug 26, 2026A Cameron Parish crash on La. 27 near Shawnee Lane involving a car and a charter bus left two 19-year-olds dead and multiple others injured, with authorities treating the incident as an ongoing investigation. Investigators say both drivers underwent routine toxicology testing, and details about the cause remain unclear as they assess the scene and gather information from bus passengers and witnesses.

IJRJD Vance Blasts Abdul El-Sayed Over Family AttacksNate Fair · 3 min · 1h

Taylor Farms Misses Federal Injury Reports Across FacilitiesBusiness — Aug 26, 2026Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over a cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce and widespread failures to file required OSHA 300A injury-report logs across many facilities from 2021 to 2025, underscoring gaps in safety data and enforcement. The company says safety is a priority and has taken corrective steps, while regulators and watchdogs say the reporting gaps impede an informed assessment of its safety record.

Baylor Genetics Data Breach Affects 2.8 Million PeopleHealth — 6dA data breach at Baylor Genetics affected about 2.8 million people and potentially exposed highly sensitive medical and genetic testing information, including names, birth dates, addresses, SSNs, and laboratory results. The intrusion occurred June 11–17, with suspicious activity detected around June 15 and notification letters going out starting August 14, while some employee data may also have been exposed and laboratory operations continued during the investigation.

Brazil Fines ByteDance $30 Million Over Teens' Data — Aug 25, 2026Brazil's National Data Protection Authority fined ByteDance (TikTok) about 153.7–153.8 million reais for irregular processing of minors’ data, ordering deletion of improperly collected information and demanding a compliance plan with logs and reporting; the total could be reduced by 25% if ByteDance waives its right to appeal and pays promptly, amid broader global scrutiny of platforms safeguarding young users.

Raiders RB Jeanty Injured; Washington Jr. Possible Replacement — Aug 23, 2026Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an apparent leg/knee injury during Sunday’s practice, leaving the field with help as teammates paused for a moment of prayer; reports indicate the injury could be serious and potentially jeopardize his season. Multiple outlets reported on the incident, highlighting the crushing demeanor around the team as more information is awaited.

Ukraine-US drone deal advances to US testing stage — Aug 26, 2026The Drone Deal between Ukraine and the United States has advanced to the testing phase, with Washington selecting Ukrainian drone prototypes for evaluation and Rustem Umerov leading the initiative, while Kyiv says the ball is now in the US court. Zelenskyy said the United States informed Ukraine about recent Moscow meetings, praised the coordinating stance toward ending the war, and the context includes CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced Moscow visit and related discussions that fed speculation about prisoner exchanges.

On X · @F1Lando Norris Launches LN4 Fusion Junior Racing Team for 2027 F3 Entry and F2 AmbitionsThe official @F1 account posted that McLaren driver Lando Norris has announced LN4 Fusion, a new project securing an entry for the 2027 Formula 3 season (via assets from AIX Racing) and applying for the FIA Formula 2 team selection process ahead of 2027. It also involves a driver development programme (LN4 Legacy). The post is trending due to the high-profile nature of a current F1 star expanding into team ownership in the junior single-seater pathway, generating strong fan excitement and official coverage from F2/F3 accounts.595 likes · 12m

Video — YouTubeThe Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideoFunnyfriend168 · 6.1M views · Aug 24, 2026