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Watch: Devastating 14 Seconds Biden Struggles to Speak, Says ‘Uh, Uh, You Know, Ugh’Opinion — Jan 14, 2022Thursday was a bad enough day for President Joe Biden’s administration without another moment that left many wondering whether the president was mentally fit enough for the job. However, it was certainly the rotten…

Grand Canyon Floods Kill Two, Strands Hikers — 3dFlash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon near the Grand Canyon triggered aerial evacuations of about 50 people from the Phantom Ranch area, with Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail closed until further notice. The rain, totaling roughly a quarter to three-quarters of an inch in 30 minutes, caused continued heavy creek flows and led the Red Cross to open a shelter at Grand Canyon High School as authorities warned visitors to stay away from closed zones.

Raj Patel I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

Clancy Trial Deliberations Enter Fifth Day — 4dJurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial have not reached a verdict after a second day of deliberations and are set to resume Monday, weighing first- or second-degree murder, manslaughter, or insanity-based verdicts. The case centers on whether Clancy was criminally responsible at the time of the killings or suffering postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors arguing intent and control and the defense emphasizing mental illness.

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Lionel Richie, 77, hospitalized in ICU after St. Louis concert — 1dLionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized in St. Louis and placed in intensive care after collapsing and feeling dizzy on stage during a show at The Muny, with dehydration suspected and plans for a likely discharge on Tuesday as he sought medical evaluation during the finale where he briefly sat down.

Jared Kim Dehydration on stage under those lights is no joke, hope he takes it easy and rests up properly.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll Rises — 5dNepalese rescue teams have recovered about 350 workers and locals from a hydropower tunnel amid catastrophic floods, while roughly 100 more remain trapped and are being hunted for under difficult weather and muddy conditions. The operation, aided by helicopters and ground teams, continues to span multiple hydropower sites in the Trishuli valley with leaders signaling ongoing urgency.

Raj Patel Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Djokovic Falls to Navone in US Open Round One — 5dNovak Djokovic faces a challenging 2026 US Open draw with a first-round test against Mariano Navone and a potential second-round clash with either Matteo Berrettini or Stan Wawrinka, all while looming quarterfinals could pit him against Daniil Medvedev or a rematch with Carlos Alcaraz as he pursues a 25th major. With Jannik Sinner sidelined and Alcaraz still regaining form, Djokovicis positioned to seize a rare window for title success, even as the field features tough early matchups like Arthur Fery against Zverev and Stan Wawrinka’s rematch with Berrettini entering round two against Djokovic.

Yuki Tanaka I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

FTC and states accuse Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices by $20 billion — 1dThe FTC is preparing to file a lawsuit against Amazon over allegedly manipulating advertising prices through bid tactics such as a “soft reserve,” with more than 20 states set to join. The case, expected to be filed in Seattle federal court and potentially involving billions in penalties, follows long-running probes into Amazon’s ad pricing practices.

Marcus Bell Soft reserve" sounds like corporate speak for quietly padding auction prices without advertisers ever knowing the game was rigged.

Pastor's new book asks what 'God-breathed' really means for the Bible — 10hRev. Dennis Chip McCullough chronicles the perilous history of translating the Bible, from William Tyndale's execution to centuries of controversy over scriptural authority, arguing for the original, God-breathed nature of Scripture. The piece distinguishes between the English Bible's familiar terms and their original Hebrew and Greek meanings, highlighting how translation politics shaped what readers find in modern Bibles.

Sam Okafor The Hebrew and Greek nuance stuff is fascinating but I worry books like this can just become another way to argue whose interpretation is the correct one.

Texas shuttle, charter bus firms expand servicesTravel — 2dCharter bus and shuttle services for group travel are being promoted across Abilene, Tyler, and Poughkeepsie, emphasizing comfortable, organized transport for events and trips. The offerings highlight large-capacity vehicles suitable for corporate functions, school trips, weddings, and family outings.

Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid investigation — 7hJim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios and the show is recasting while a thorough investigation into reported allegations proceeds. Reports describe a May incident on a commercial flight in which a passenger alerted crew and law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport, though Sony has not disclosed specifics.

Marcus Bell Sony recasting so quickly makes it seem like they already know more than they're letting on publicly. Guess we'll find out eventually.

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Riley Greene returns from hamstring injury as Tigers chase playoff hopes — 14hThe Detroit Tigers activated three-time All-Star Riley Greene off the injured list, with him set to start in left field and hit cleanup as they host the Minnesota Twins, hoping his return sparks an offense that has struggled for weeks. His reintroduction is aimed at providing energy and stability to a lineup that has fallen out of contention, as Detroit tries to rebound from a rough stretch and chase a Wild Card.

Tom Gallagher Hope his hamstring actually holds up this time, rushing him back for a playoff push isn't worth risking a setback later.

Mendes Unveils Gosling Tattoo — 2dEva Mendes has repeatedly highlighted her only tattoo, 'de Gosling,' as a meaningful tribute to partner Ryan Gosling, with recent posts reaffirming it as the sole ink she’s ever wanted, while she and Gosling, together since 2011, have two daughters and recently welcomed a rescue dog named Charlie.

Yuki Tanaka I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

GoPro merges with Starman Optical, pivoting from cameras to AI optics — 16hGoPro announced a definitive merger with Starman Optical valued at $285 million, with GoPro shareholders receiving $1.14 per share and about 10% ownership in the combined company, and roughly $92 million of GoPro's debt repaid at closing. The deal pivots GoPro from consumer cameras to US-made optical transceivers for AI data centers, defense, and robotics, leveraging Starman's photonics and aiming to onshore manufacturing in the US, with closing targeted by year-end 2026.

Derek Foss Onshoring optics manufacturing for AI and defense makes sense long term, but calling it GoPro at this point feels like a stretch.

GasBuddy predicts record Labor Day gas prices amid global tensions — 1dLabor Day 2027 is projected to bring record-high gas prices nationwide, with GasBuddy placing the national average around $4.03 per gallon and regional spikes including Lamorinda’s near $5.39 and Oregon/Washington in the high-$4s as supply tensions persist. The price volatility is driven by Iran-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and reduced refining capacity from Russian drone strikes, though analysts say relief may come after the summer travel rush as demand eases.

Explosions Reported Across Iran's Southern PortsWorld — 2dSeveral 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.

Dairy Queen revives Pumpkin Pie Blizzard for fall, end date undisclosed — 1dDairy Queen’s 2026 fall menu launches August 31 for a limited time, bringing back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard along with two new items—the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard and the Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler—while August also marks the debut of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard as Blizzard of the Month in the early fall rollout.

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed two years for bribery — 2dHan Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison in Seoul on bribery and political-funding charges tied to efforts to influence former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration and former first lady Kim Keon Hee, including gifts such as a Chanel bag and a luxury necklace. The case centers on providing favors to political figures through intermediaries while the church sought policy influence.

Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

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Russia helps quell Niger mutiny, expanding its footprint in AfricaWorld — 2dXi and Putin frame a growing China-Russia partnership as a pillar of a multipolar world, with Africa increasingly engaging multiple powers beyond Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. Meanwhile Russia expands its Africa security footprint, directly intervening in Niger to support the junta, highlighting Africa as a key arena for Moscow’s influence through the Africa Corps alongside other regional actors.

House returns with four weeks to fund government before Sept. 30 deadline — 2dZacks Investment Research flags a little-known satellite-based communications stock as the top pick to double, forecasting a 2025 revenue breakout as space industries grow. Across politics and local governance, Congress faces a four-week funding push before Sept. 30 amid election dynamics and ongoing Trump-related legal and foreign policy debates, while Caldwell County moves to vacate the historic Center Theater as drought conditions ease and other local issues unfold.

Wisconsin farm to school program returns for third year with new database — 2dAcross five articles, communities are weaving agriculture into education and capacity-building—from Nashville seminarians gaining agrarian experience on Field of Dreams Farm to Wisconsin schools earning recognition in Farm to School programs; a Virginia middle school math teacher uses hydroponics and hands-on farming to teach critical thinking, and a Gauteng program empowers young women through practical agricultural training with strong external partnerships—demonstrating a broad push to align local food systems with education and employability, even as challenges like water scarcity and stereotypes persist.

Nutrition reports rethink breakfast myths and expand calcium options beyond dairyHealth — 2dRecent nutrition coverage questions the universal importance of breakfast, arguing its benefits depend on the individual and broader lifestyle while highlighting that pairing protein with fiber at breakfast yields greater satiety. The reporting also offers practical angles—from calcium-rich, non-dairy options and budget-friendly family meals to strategies for improving kids' breakfast quality and extending morning fullness through meal composition.

Giants' Malik Nabers progresses in practice but stays noncommittal on Week 1 — 1dGiants wide receiver Malik Nabers has advanced in his ACL rehab, shedding the non-contact jersey and taking part in team drills, but he remains noncommittal about returning for the Sept. 13 opener against the Cowboys while focusing on being healthy enough to play four quarters. Coach Harbaugh and Nabers emphasize a patient, practice-based progression with private health checkpoints, aiming for a return later in the season and potentially even better than before.

Chris Dalton Smart to not rush him back for one game if it costs him three months later.

Medtronic raises FY27 guidance after strong quarter, invests $700 million in robotics — 20hMedtronic reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $9.756 billion, up 13.7% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.45 and GAAP EPS of $1.14, and it raised its full-year FY27 organic revenue growth guidance to 7.25%–7.75% and adjusted EPS to $5.94–$6.00. The company also announced a roughly $700 million investment in Cornerstone Robotics to expand international distribution, alongside solid gains across Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Medical-Surgical portfolios.

Marcus Bell million is a big bet on international distribution. Curious if that pays off faster than their usual timelines given how slow medtech rollouts can be.

Eurozone manufacturing hits four-year high as Germany surges, Italy contracts — 1dEurozone manufacturing activity picked up in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7—the highest in about 51 months—led by Germany’s strongest growth in over four years and supported by improvements in France and broader regional demand; however, Italy remained in contraction. Separately, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI also signaled solid expansion at 56.1, underscoring a broader euro-area evidence of improving factory output and orders across major European economies, aided by easing input costs though supply pressures persist.

Nicole Hardy Easing input costs helping margins but supply chain issues sound like they never really went away.

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