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Standards, standardization, and the search for beautyGood News — 5d

Surge in out-of-town rental searches points to Buffalo Chicago and HoustonBusiness — 4d

Jennifer Fulwiler Leaves AtheismGood News — FROM 2007Blogger converts after intellectual search

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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Palawan Ferry Fire Kills Five, Leaves 87 Missing — 3dA fire aboard the M/V June Aster off Coron in Palawan has killed at least five people, with dozens more reported missing as rescue efforts continue and around 42 passengers and crew have been rescued. The numbers vary by report, but authorities say the vessel carried well over 100 people when it departed Manila, and search operations remain ongoing as investigators review the incident.

Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — 4dAuthorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

T. S. Eliot Joins the Church of EnglandGood News — FROM 1927Poet baptized after years of searching.

One Dead, Three Missing After Bahamas Plane Disappears — 4dA Florida family of four—pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and grandchildren Sofia Sosa and Christian Sosa—are missing after a PA-34 Piper aircraft (tail number N212ML) disappeared off Andros Island while returning from the Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities are leading a weather-delayed, multi-agency search for the downed plane 13 miles west of Andros, with search efforts spanning air and sea assets and the investigation ongoing.

Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian — 1dVail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.

Priya Raman Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.

Georgia Brother Charged After Missing Teen Found Dead — 3dSamuel Jackson, an 18-year-old from Dougherty County, Georgia, was found dead after a months-long search, with remains positively identified as his; his brother Jamal Jackson has been arrested and charged with murder, concealing the death of another, and disposal of a human body. Investigators say the case remains open and active as they pursue further details.

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues — Sep 1, 2026

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

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Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — 2dA fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Body of missing 5-year-old found after large-scale Pawleys Island search — Aug 31, 2026The body of nonverbal 5-year-old Sailor Hayes was recovered from the water near the rental home she wandered from in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, as hundreds of residents and multiple agencies searched the area with drones, divers, and Project Lifesaver technology; authorities say there is no foul play suspected. The case elicited a large community response and extended condolences from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office as the search concluded.

Post-9/11 Surveillance Expansion, Privacy Debate PersistsPolitics — 4dTwenty-five years after 9/11, surveillance infrastructure expanded into a broad digital ecosystem powered by AI and data analytics, linking federal, state, and local agencies with policing tech and civil liberties concerns. Debates continue over powers such as FISA Section 702, backdoor searches, and AI-enabled data mining, highlighting tensions between security, privacy, and the rights of communities most affected.

Climber dies after fall on Castle Peak near AspenSports — 5dTwo climbers died on Castle Peak south of Aspen in separate incidents this week, with Mountain Rescue Aspen and Flight for Life conducting searches and evacuations and authorities urging backcountry travelers to be prepared and know their limits. Separately, a 54-year-old mountaineer died descending the Weissmies in Valais, Switzerland, prompting an investigation and emergency helicopter response.

11 Dead, Six Missing in Caucasus Avalanche — 5dAn avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Kabardino-Balkaria killed at least 11 climbers, with six missing and several injured among a group of 33, as rescuers faced rugged terrain and ongoing avalanche risk. Authorities said weather and terrain hampered operations, but Mi-8 and commercial helicopters would be deployed to reinforce the search once conditions improve and investigators are examining possible negligence.

Dana Whitfield Helicopters can't fly in a whiteout no matter how urgent the search is. Rescuers are risking their own lives just trying to reach that terrain.

Nepal rescuers free second tunnel worker as hundreds remain missing — Sep 3, 2026Nepal authorities say around 20,000 homes will need rebuilding or relocation after the August glacier collapse devastated border areas. The disaster has left about 1,204 dead and more than 4,200 missing as rescuers continue searches.

Texas Counties Report August Drilling ActivityBusiness — 5dA late-August 2026 drilling report highlights ongoing oil and gas activity across Texas with multiple wells listed and a broad county search, reflecting continued exploration and production in the region. In parallel, industry notes point to forward-looking activity and capacity trends from major servicers and data providers, including Precision Drilling’s investor outlook, Patterson-UTI’s rig activity updates, and Drillinginfo’s production-capacity analyses at national and local levels.

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

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Two Contra Costa County Shootings Injure OfficersWorld — Sep 4, 2026A 31-year-old suspect at the Pittsburg Police Department allegedly was not properly searched before being placed in a holding cell, and during the exchange of the officer later, a gun was fired injuring the officer and the suspect. Authorities say the officer is in serious but stable condition and the suspect is in stable condition, with multiple outlets updating the developing story as investigations continue.

BP appoints Ian Tyler chair after predecessor's removal over governance concerns — Sep 2, 2026BP named Ian Tyler as chair of the board, effective immediately after a thorough search, with Tyler having served as interim chair since May 26, 2026. The move follows former chairman Albert Manifold’s dismissal over serious governance concerns, and the board backs Tyler, highlighting his governance and leadership experience across energy and resources.

Rachel Meyers Tyler already had months in the interim seat so this feels like a formality more than a genuine fresh search. Hope he's more stable than the last one.