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Displaced Lebanese Residents Say Israeli Drones Raze Southern Villages — 22hResidents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, displaced to nearby towns, watch as Israeli drones drop explosives on homes and the village’s public school is demolished, all amid a fragile ceasefire and Israeli control of large parts of the area. They blame both Israel and Lebanese authorities for destroying their livelihoods, highlighting a prolonged occupation while regional diplomacy stalls and civilians remain at risk.

Derek Foss It's heartbreaking to see drones demolishing entire villages like Mansouri even during a ceasefire. The people there deserve accountability from both Israel and their own government.

Clemson to pay Georgia Southern $1.5 million for 2026 home game — 2dIn 2026, non-conference college-football scheduling features hefty guarantees, with South Carolina paying Kent State 1.3 million and Towson 550,000 for home games, while Clemson is set to receive 1.95 million total to host Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. Separately, Clemson looks to rebound at a home opener against Georgia Southern after a season-opening loss, and UH is promoting a four-pack ticket giveaway for its Houston vs. Southern showdown, reflecting ongoing competition for attention and revenue across programs.

Maya Lindstrom Clemson shelling out 1.5 million to Georgia Southern for a home game feels like overkill even for a guaranteed win.

Southern Miss Football Coach Makes Faith Declaration Ahead of Game — 3dBlake Anderson wore a shirt reading Christ Is King during the Southern Miss Eagle Walk and later explained his choice during a press conference after the team's win.

Nicole Hardy It's encouraging to see a coach openly share his faith before a game, might give the team extra motivation this season.

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Lebanon President Aoun Visits South Amid Israeli Strikes — 4hLebanon’s President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to Nabatieh near the Ali al-Taher ridge as Israeli strikes and a major Hezbollah fortification destruction heightened tensions in southern Lebanon. He urged continued support for residents and adherence to the June framework on Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction, while noting that US-brokered talks with Israel have been pushed to October.

Marcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south.

He was hosting his daughter’s wedding. Then a deadly missile strike tore through his home in southern Iran.5 sources — 4d

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — 2dSalvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

Explosions Reported Across Iran's Southern PortsWorld — Aug 30, 2026Several explosions were heard across Iran's southern coast, including Qeshm, Konarak, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, with initial reports of clashes and possible strikes and CENTCOM confirming involvement, though details remain unverified. State media and local outlets say the blasts occurred along the Strait of Hormuz with no confirmed casualties or damage reported yet.

Hurricane Lowell Weakens After Passing Hawaii — Sep 4, 2026Hurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and, along with Tropical Storm Karina and Hurricane Marie, is driving dangerous surf and weather impacts for Hawaii and Southern California this weekend. Pacific tropical systems are advancing across the basin, prompting advisories as residents brace for strong surf along the coasts.

Americans Gain Ground in Southern Europe TourismTravel — Sep 5, 2026Across Spain, Greece, and Portugal, American travelers are reshaping tourism: in Spain the American visitor count rose to 4.2 million in 2024 and nears 5 million by 2025, while Greek data show Americans spend the most per trip though Germans generate the most revenue due to volume. Portugal likewise attracts Americans seeking a European lifestyle, with broader residency options attracting longer stays.

Carver and God's Little WorkshopGood News — FROM 1921Born enslaved, George Washington Carver revived Southern farming from a lab he called 'God's little workshop' — and told the Senate where his ideas came from.

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U.S. Shoots Down Cartel Drones Near Texas Border — Aug 28, 2026The U.S. military used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to down three cartel-linked drones along the southern border, citing threats to personnel and law enforcement and noting that cartels increasingly rely on unmanned aircraft for smuggling and surveillance. The operation, conducted by Joint Task Force–Southern Border under USNORTHCOM, occurred late Tuesday into Wednesday with undisclosed locations and included cooperation with Mexican partners amid sovereignty concerns.

Indianapolis Archdiocese Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Fears — Sep 4, 2026Amid a spike in ICE enforcement in Indiana, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued a decree dispensing Catholics in central and southern Indiana from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through September 30 to address fears of detention and family separation. The measure, grounded in canon law and supported by local pastors, urges spiritual substitutes and pastoral care, aligning with broader nationwide diocesan responses to ICE activity.

UN warns 100,000 Lebanese students at risk as school year nears — Sep 4, 2026Thousands of children in southern Lebanon remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with many living in public schools repurposed as shelters as the new school year approaches on September 15. The fighting has killed more than 4,300 people and wounded about 12,000, with over 340,000 displaced at the peak, and nearly 80 public schools still serving as shelters as authorities scramble to reopen classrooms.

Sam Okafor schools still being used as shelters means there's nowhere for those kids to even go once classes start. Where's the plan for that?

Israel frees Lebanese detainee, pledges five more — Sep 3, 2026Israel announced the release of five Lebanese civilians held in areas of southern Lebanon as part of ongoing US-brokered negotiations, tied to efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of Jewish community leaders abducted and killed in the mid-1980s. Lebanon confirmed the return of a detainee via the ICRC and pledged to continue pursuing further releases, with the ICRC noting a humanitarian operation and both sides citing ongoing talks and ground operations in Rome and elsewhere.

Maya Lindstrom Tying detainee releases to finding remains from decades ago shows how long these wounds stay open. Glad the ICRC is involved.

40-Mile Highway 1 Stretch Reopens Near Big SurEnvironment — Sep 3, 2026Big Sur’s iconic Highway 1 has slowly reopened in stages as firefighters make progress on the Timber Fire and cooler, more humid conditions curb growth, delivering a needed lifeline for local businesses ahead of Labor Day. While the northern stretch has reopened and offers partial access, southern sections remain closed due to the Plaskett Fire, with communities still counting losses and officials cautioning against full through-travel as containment continues.

Hubble reveals mysterious 10-sided pattern swirling at Saturn's south pole — Sep 3, 2026Astronomers have identified a giant 10-sided decagon in Saturn’s southern atmosphere, likely forming between 2017 and 2023 and continuing to evolve, with sides surpassing 10,000 miles. The feature, observed via Hubble and ground-based telescopes and published in Science Advances, drifts eastward about 6 mph and challenges the view that Saturn’s north-pole hexagon is unique by revealing a more complex, dual-pole meteorology.

Chris Dalton So the north pole gets a tidy hexagon and the south pole shows up with a decagon like it's trying to one-up its sibling.

US military downs over 300 border drones without saying where — Sep 4, 2026U.S. forces have downed well over 300 cartel-linked drones along the U.S.-Mexico border in 2026, with more than 100 shot down in August as the Joint Task Force-Southern Border employs lasers and other technologies to counter cross-border threats. Mexico’s defence secretary says the drones are mainly used by migrant-smuggling groups to scout routes where authorities are scarce, while U.S. officials emphasize a broader fight against illicit drone activity tied to crime across the border.

Chris Dalton Lasers taking down drones sounds like sci-fi but I'd rather know the cost and success rate than just a headline number.

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AOC Deploys New Attempt At Southern Charm During Tennessee Campaign Stop — Jul 19, 2026Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke out a faux Southern accent during a Saturday campaign appearance in Tennessee.

DeSantis to Visit Southern BorderReporting — Jun 7, 2023Republican Florida Gov. and 2024 presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis will travel to the southern border Wednesday, his office said in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. DeSantis will meet with border…

Biden: ‘I Guess I Should Go Down’ to the Southern BorderReporting — Oct 22, 2021President Joe Biden guesses he “should go” to the U.S.-Mexico border. The president was asked during Thursday night’s CNN town hall why he has not visited the southern border, despite it being nearly a year into his…

Psaki Reveals Why Biden Has Not Visited the Southern BorderReporting — May 6, 2021White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is suggesting President Joe Biden has not visited the southern border because there is reportedly low public interest in the matter. During an episode of “The Axe Files” podcast…

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — Sep 1, 2026Shell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

Why Are Americans In One Region Dying Years Earlier Than Rest Of Country? — Apr 28, 2026Southerners have a lower life expectancy than people living in other U.S. states, which experts attribute to several possible factors. Several studies have shown that Americans in some areas of the Southern U.S. often…

US Military Deploys Troops To The Southern Caribbean — Aug 14, 2025U.S. military forces are preparing to head into the Southern Caribbean Sea after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to launch operations against Latin American drug cartels, according to Reuters. The move marks…

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