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Trump Says Canada Will Apologize to End Trade War — 1dThe U.S. trade war with Canada will end with Canada apologizing for having “treated the United States very unfairly.” That is according to President Donald Trump who was asked abo… — by Sandra Rhodes

Chris Dalton Trump's approach here feels more like posturing than a serious way to fix tariffs with Canada.

Phil Wickham Releases Song Encouraging Worship in Everyday MomentsEntertainment — 4dPhil Wickham’s new song “Everyday Hallelujah” encourages listeners to treat ordinary moments—including joy and hardship—as opportunities to thank and worship God.

Scientists identify new penguin species after century — 3dGenomic analysis has revealed that gentoo penguins comprise four distinct species, including the newly identified southeastern gentoo, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, on the remote Kerguelen Islands—the first penguin species newly named in more than a century. Researchers warn that three of the four species could face severe habitat loss, underscoring conservation risks that may be obscured when the penguins are treated as one species.

Utica Celebrates 112th Cosmas-Damian FeastLifestyle — 4dSaints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian physician brothers remembered for treating the poor without payment, remain honored as patrons of health care workers. Their feast is marked by religious observances and community traditions, including a long-running Italian-American celebration in Utica and planned festivities in Naples.

Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North CarolinaWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — Sep 18, 2026A Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

Israeli Envoy’s Son Critically Injured in West Bank — 6dNeria Dev ben Chana Leiter, the son of Israel's U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured in a West Bank vehicle-ramming attack while serving as a reserve soldier and is being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with his father urging prayers for a miracle as Israel experiences a surge of violence around Yom Kippur. The assailant was shot dead at the scene, and Israeli leaders and supporters publicly expressed prayers and solidarity for the Leiter family.

Hildegard of Bingen Writes Scivias and Heals PatientsGood News — FROM 1151Abbess records visions and treats the sick with herbal medicine.

The Doctor Who Stayed in Ebola-Stricken VillageGood News — FROM 2014Sierra Leone physician treats patients at personal risk

Girl Scouts add first dog treats to 2027 cookie lineupLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026The Girl Scouts are adding two new 2027 cookie offerings: Sparkables, the organization’s first allergen-friendly cookie made with Partake, and Patch Pals, a blueberry-flavored dog treat developed with Bark; both will join the lineup and be sold online starting in January 2027.

Trump: $5,000 checks are going forward — Sep 14, 2026The clip shows President Trump stating that the $5,000 checks are going forward because the people deserve it after being treated badly by Democrats and Biden. The video is spreading due to interest in the announcement. @RapidResponse47

Tom Gallagher I wonder where the funding comes from without adding to the debt. Need to see details before counting on it.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Fremont Rejects Volunteer Firefighter Over Homeschool Diploma — Sep 18, 2026A 22-year-old Nebraska volunteer firefighter and state EMT, Andrew Coates, was rejected by the Fremont Fire Department because his high school diploma came from homeschooling, which Nebraska treats as unaccredited. The city had initially required a high school diploma and later specified accreditation; Coates drew public support, appealed to the Civil Service Commission—which cannot overturn city policy—and he hopes another department will hire him recognizing his qualifications.

Microsoft AI Chief Criticizes Anthropic’s Claude Training — Sep 16, 2026Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned that Anthropic's training of Claude with ideas about consciousness, rights, and welfare could make the model harder to control and potentially dangerous, calling the approach dangerous and advocating for greater transparency and safeguards. He framed the disagreement as a ideological split: Anthropic explores model welfare and constitutional AI, while Microsoft treats AI as non-conscious tools and argues for strict limits on attributing consciousness or rights to AI.

Fall Desserts Use Ground Tea Leaves as Unexpected Spice — Sep 13, 2026A suite of fall dessert ideas showcases a range of comforting treats, from new twists on classics like Gooey Butter Cake and apple-centered cakes to skillet cookies and cheesecake topped with seasonal garnishes. The collection also explores using tea as a spice in baking and practical tips for planning, making, and serving these cozy desserts.

Chris Dalton Using tea in cheesecake might work better than expected if it is a strong black variety like the story suggests.

Binghamton Researchers Report 99% Wordle Simulation SuccessLifestyle — Sep 12, 2026Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a Wordle strategy based on Shannon entropy that prioritizes information gain over guessing the correct word, achieving about 99% success in simulations. The approach uses starting words rich in high-frequency vowels and consonants and treats each guess as data gathering, often requiring a script to compute the next optimal move.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

SMX Says Oil Volatility Elevates Recycled Plastic — Sep 15, 2026The articles converge on the idea that energy volatility and rising transport costs are turning plastic recycling from a sustainability gesture into a core economic strategy, as the “Age of Parity” sees recycled plastic increasingly compete with virgin material. They underscore how global tensions, fuel spikes, and affordability pressures are reshaping the materials economy, pushing governments and companies to treat recycling as an economic necessity rather than a fringe objective, with real-world examples from Syria, Bangladesh, and broader markets illustrate the shift.

Trump Urges GOP to Treat Him as Ballot Candidate — Sep 5, 2026As the 2024 midterms approach, many Republicans are distancing themselves from President Trump or avoiding his campaign events, even as some still align loosely to avoid alienating the MAGA base. Reports show candidates editing campaign messaging and websites to downplay Trump, while organizers scramble to boost attendance at Trump’s events amid low approval ratings.

Buffett says market downturns can be a buying opportunity for investors — Sep 6, 2026Across the articles, bear markets are shown as recurring, roughly every six years, with savvy investors advised to stay calm, plan for volatility, and focus on long-term outcomes. They converge on Warren Buffett’s approach: treat stocks as ownership in durable businesses, use downturns to buy quality at discounts, and maintain optimism about long-run gains.

Rachel Meyers Easy to say when you've got billions sitting on the sidelines to deploy. Regular folks panic-sell when their rent money is on the line.

Jackson Police Investigate Fortune Death as HomicideWorld — Sep 9, 2026Jackson police say the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune is being treated as a homicide, with an autopsy completed four weeks ago but the medical examiner's findings not yet received, while a person of interest has been identified on an unrelated gun charge and family concerns about communication persist in a city with a history of racial violence. Officials stress the investigation will continue as a homicide until proven otherwise, as Fortune's mother seeks more transparency amid community anxiety.

Pentagon Weighs $5 Billion Fluidstack Loan — Sep 10, 2026The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital is weighing a roughly $5 billion loan to Fluidstack to bolster the U.S. data-center supply chain and domestic manufacturing for AI infrastructure, rather than funding new data centers, signaling AI computing power as a national-security asset. While terms are not finalized, the move follows executive actions restricting foreign equipment in critical grids and reflects a broader shift toward treating AI infrastructure as strategic defense-capability investment.

Sam Okafor Treating AI power as a defense priority makes sense given how much it overlaps with military capabilities now.

At Least Three Die at Burning Man Amid DisruptionsMusic — Sep 4, 2026A man in his mid-50s died at Burning Man after a medical emergency, with organizers saying he was treated on site and pronounced deceased while his family was not immediately notified. The festival also faced severe weather disruptions, including gate closures and mud, and additional incidents such as a fall from a tower in recent days highlight ongoing safety challenges at this year’s event.

Over 100 fans treated for heat illness at college football openers — Sep 6, 2026Heat and humidity marred opening-game atmospheres across multiple campuses: at Kentucky, more than 100 fans experienced heat-related issues, with several hospitalized, after a revised water-bottle policy and intensified safety guidance were issued. In Tulsa, temperatures hit triple digits with a heat index over 106, prompting free water, misting stations and cooling zones to help fans endure the conditions.

Nicole Hardy Glad they finally loosened the water bottle rules. Health should always beat "security theater" at these stadiums.

Hikers rescued after AI-planned Mt Shasta climb — Sep 3, 2026Three novice climbers on Mount Shasta relied on Google’s Gemini AI to plan their ascent, bringing insufficient food and water and turning an eight-hour route into a multi-day ordeal that left them stranded and needing rescue. Authorities warn that AI should not be treated as the expert and urge hikers to use official route information, observe a noon turnaround, and carry multiple navigation methods.

Maya Lindstrom Wild that people trust an AI over the actual park website for something like this. The official Shasta route info is right there and free.

AIM ImmunoTech Secures Europe UK Ampligen PatentBusiness — Aug 31, 2026AIM ImmunoTech won European and UK patent protection for Ampligen’s use in treating Long COVID, with exclusivity through 2041, adding to a growing global IP position around Ampligen. Separately, the U.S. patent office granted Ampligen protection through 2039 for use with pembrolizumab across multiple cancers, reinforcing AIM's oncology strategy and expanding patent coverage in Europe, Japan, and beyond.