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+7 Elena Vasquez $90,000 in bets and he's still fighting for eligibility? The NCAA's priorities on this stuff are baffling sometimes.+3 Jared Kim Storm track maps always shift so much in these early stages, hope everyone near the coast is paying attention and not waiting till the last minute.+265 Jared Kim Hope folks along the coast are watching the track closely, these things can jog last minute.IJR White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says Simon August · 3 min · 5h
+6 Marcus Bell Arch Manning still hasn't started a full season and he's already being talked about like a top NFL pick, that's a lot of pressure early.On X · @usopen Ben Shelton Advances to First US Open Men's Singles Final US Open announcement of Ben Shelton reaching his first Grand Slam final after defeating Frances Tiafoe, with mostly positive reactions celebrating the American milestone and historic angle, though a minority express disappointment or criticism. 1,661 likes · 15m Freshmen Across BYU, KU, UCLA Poised for Breakouts Sports — Aug 29, 2026 BYU projects several true freshmen to contribute across offense and defense, highlighting Legend Glasker as a potential starter and other newcomers like Jaron Pula, Terrance Saryon, Kennan Pula, Braxton Lindsey, and Devaughn Eka. Kansas targets breakout season for Bruhn at tight end, UCLA looks to Petty as a potential top scorer after his Texas Tech tenure, and other Bruins youngsters such as West, Rowe Jr., and CJ Lavender could play pivotal roles this season. +2 Daily Caller News Foundation 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. 5h · 4 reads IJR Iraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire Rises Francis Kapper · 5 min · 6h On X · @FreddyLA7 Visitor Highlights Amenities at World’s Largest Truck Stop on Drive to Iowa City @FreddyLA7 shared photos and described stopping at the Iowa 80 truck stop (Walcott, Iowa) en route to Iowa City. He called it crazy for having a library, barber, movie theater, dentist, chiropractor, and more, and said the group ate dinner there before continuing. It is trending because of the lighthearted foreign-visitor amazement at oversized American roadside culture. Mostly one-sided positive/amused/neutral reactions with no genuine split; ~90–95% agreeing/positive. 2,020 likes · 16m
IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 6h
On X · @FreddyLA7Visitor Highlights Amenities at World’s Largest Truck Stop on Drive to Iowa City@FreddyLA7 shared photos and described stopping at the Iowa 80 truck stop (Walcott, Iowa) en route to Iowa City. He called it crazy for having a library, barber, movie theater, dentist, chiropractor, and more, and said the group ate dinner there before continuing. It is trending because of the lighthearted foreign-visitor amazement at oversized American roadside culture. Mostly one-sided positive/amused/neutral reactions with no genuine split; ~90–95% agreeing/positive.2,020 likes · 16m
