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Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
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The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising Escape
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— FROM 1956
Family crosses minefield unharmed
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Michelle Akers Soccer Faith Testimony
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World Cup champion athlete shares conversion story.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026
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The Story of the Singing Revolution in Estonia
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Citizens reclaim independence through song festivals
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
Simon August · 3 min · 14h
The Story of the Man Who Invented Braille for Music
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Blind composer creates accessible notation
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Ranking
Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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The Story of the Child Who Led to Penicillin
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— FROM 1928
Fleming's mold discovery follows a boy's infection
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From ‘Thou Shalt’ to ‘Once Upon a Time’
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Jesus answers a lawyer's question about eternal life and neighbors with the parable of the Good Samaritan, shifting from command to story to reveal God's mercy.
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Storie Vault expansion lets fans help shape story direction
Tech
— Sep 3, 2026
Storie Vault unveiled a major expansion adding community features, expanded genres, and more contests to deepen engagement between writers and readers, while enabling fans to influence story direction and collaborate with creators. The update positions the platform as a more interactive hub for original online fiction beyond traditional publishing.
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Sam Okafor
More genres and contests is great, but I hope the "community input" doesn't water down the author's original vision over time.
The Story of the First Heart Transplant Patient
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— FROM 1967
Louis Washkansky receives new heart and hope
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Stray Kids Posts Cute “Life with Clingy Seungmin” TikTok
Official Stray Kids TikTok post highlighting Seungmin's endearing, clingy personality received overwhelmingly positive fan engagement with no meaningful opposition.
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The Story of the Blind Pastor Who Translated Braille
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— FROM 1824
Louis Braille adapts code for scripture access
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Rampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmac
Clips Edge · 4.7M views · Sep 8, 2026
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Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow
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Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.
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Sam Okafor
I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.
VS Battle
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
Flight 93 Tributes Mark 25th Anniversary
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As Flight 93 memorial events mark 25 years, ceremonies and art projects at the site in Pennsylvania highlight ongoing public remembrance, including a flag ceremony at the state Capitol, chalk portraits planned by artists, and presidential visits that have shaped the memorial’s history. Collectively, these efforts keep the stories of the passengers and crew alive and emphasize education and community acts of remembrance.
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The Story of the Trapp Family's Escape and Music
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— FROM 1938
Austrian family flees Nazis and shares songs worldwide
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The Story of the Four Chaplains on the SS Dorchester
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— FROM 1943
Clergy of four faiths give life jackets to soldiers
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.
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Muslim Americans Confront 25-Year 9/11 Legacy
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As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, stories from Muslim Americans trace a arc from enduring Islamophobia and surveillance to rising civic engagement and political representation, while reflecting on how the trauma of that day reshaped American life. Analysts warn against equating Islam with extremism and examine how media narratives and power structures have influenced perceptions and responses to the attacks and their aftermath.
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Which decade is your soul from?
Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
3 min · today's quiz
AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan
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Chinese lawyer Ruth Wang reaches Taiwan while seeking resettlement after pressure over her work defending the Zion Church, drawing hope from a Bible story of unexpected provision.
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Rachel Meyers
Taiwan has every right to assist people fleeing religious crackdowns without getting drawn into Beijing's disputes.
‘Furious’ Is a Story of Complex Women and Ineffable Emotions
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— Sep 1, 2026
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Nicole Hardy
Curious how the writer defines "ineffable" here - sounds like a story more interested in mood than plot.
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Jhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026
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9/11’s Many Griefs Span America 25 Years Later
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Americans continue to grapple with its enduring impact, from security and surveillance to shifting national narratives that vary by community, age, and political perspective. Across analyses, the story is a tapestry of grief and resilience, highlighting changing Muslim-American visibility, evolving religious landscapes, and personal memories—from survivors to volunteers—that shape the collective memory differently.
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Derek Foss
My daughter was born in 2002 and this is just history class to her, not a memory. That gap widens every year.
Freak Accident Involving Vicks VapoRub Leaves Baby With Third-Degree Burns on 40 Percent of Body
Reporting
— Dec 14, 2022
Every once in a while a story pops up about a devastating, unpredictable accident that gets spun into a cautionary tale — especially if it involves children. Sometimes there is no moral of the story, though, other than…
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Iraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire Rises
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 14h
Brent Holds Above $100 Amid Supply Disruption Fears
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Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel as tensions from the Strait of Hormuz to Iran-US attacks raise fears of persistent supply disruptions, with Brent around $101 and WTI in the mid-$90s. While energy stocks like Exxon and Chevron have rallied on the surge, analysts caution the price move signals constrained supply and a war premium rather than a simple demand story.
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Rachel Meyers
Exxon and Chevron gains look solid but this war premium might fade fast if talks reduce the risk of actual disruptions.
Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience
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Award-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.
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Marcus Bell
The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.
Iran Struggling to Contain Street Protests; Is This How the Islamic Republic Falls?
Opinion
— Sep 24, 2022
At least 11 people have been killed this month in Iran during protests following the funeral of woman who died in the custody of the country’s “morality police.” But that’s only half of the story. Video coming out of…
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U.S. Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Across the U.S. and beyond, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are taking place around Sept. 11 to honor victims and first responders, with events at CSU San Marcos (2,071 steps), Charlotte’s Bank of America Corporate Center (110 stories), Bristol Motor Speedway (110 floors), and related Tri-City observances, plus participation by international first responders in Atlanta. Many events raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and related FDNY services, with community participation and age restrictions where noted.
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Communities Prepare 25th 9/11 Anniversary Tributes
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On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across the country are marking the day with memorials, ceremonies, and walks honoring victims and first responders, including events in Des Moines and new regional memorials, while personal stories highlight the lasting impact of that day. The commemorations emphasize remembrance and education for younger generations through memorials like Daniel Crisman Park and other dedicated sites.
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Thai Boy Group BUS Appears on Red Carpet at Mchoice Mint Awards 2026
Mint Magazine Thailand posted a photo of T-pop group BUS members posing at the #MchoiceMintAwards2026 event. The post gained strong fan engagement with excitement over formal looks and luxury styling. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with celebratory comments and no genuine opposition.
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Papoose "Jezebel" Official Music Video
Papoose · 60.4K views · Sep 11, 2026
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