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Hurricane Marie Cancels Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival — 15hThe Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica was canceled two weeks before its Sept. 26-27 debut due to Hurricane Marie causing significant beach erosion, with refunds being issued and plans announced to return in 2027. The two-day beach festival, organized by Goldenvoice and featuring headliners The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White, is the second major Los Angeles–area beach festival canceled this year as organizers prioritize safety and beach restoration.

Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.

Wednesday briefing: Iran retaliates; the best way to exercise; New Hampshire primaries; and more — 3d

Jared Kim New Hampshire voters usually reward candidates who show up and listen, so the results should clarify who has real grassroots support.

Jaguars Outline Fluid Two-Way Plan for Hunter's Return — 20hThe Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a two-way player, starting at cornerback but with potential limited offensive involvement as game plans allow, and coach Liam Coen says Hunter will play both WR and CB with usage that’s fluid and situational. Hunter is returning from a knee injury and the team aims to maximize his defensive impact while using him strategically on offense, including in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

Nicole Hardy Fluid usage on offense could work if they keep it situational and don't rush it.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux Enters CarmelGood News — FROM 1888Young girl offers little way of love.

Catholics weigh nod of peace in church services — 3dThe sign of peace at Mass traces back to early Christianity and was restored after Vatican II, though handshakes largely gave way to nods after the pandemic.

Dana Whitfield They should just drop the whole thing since it pulls attention away from the liturgy itself.

15 books real people say completely changed the way they see the worldGood News — 4dA Reddit user asked for books that rewired their thinking and habits, prompting dozens to share specific titles and the exact shifts those books created.

Colorado’s Gooden Becomes Division I’s Only Two-Way Lineman — 5dColorado coach Deion Sanders is expanding two-way versatility, highlighting Chauncey Gooden (a 380-pound interior lineman) for playing both sides in the Georgia Tech win and earning more responsibilities as the Buffs prepare for Weber State, while the program’s recruiting momentum—especially the 2027 class ranking high and prospects like Gabe Jenkins hinting at dual-role play—reflects the broader impact of the on-field success.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword praised for combat, criticized for repetitive lengthTech — Aug 31, 2026

Sports Helped Nation Heal After 9/11Sports — 3dTwenty-five years after 9/11, reflections highlight national grief, resilience, and the enduring impact on American life, from collective memory to how communities found ways to return to normalcy. Across the pieces, sports emerge as a unifying force and a lens for healing, illustrating how athletes, fans, and events helped communities cope and remember together.

The Most Reluctant Convert in All EnglandGood News — FROM 1931C.S. Lewis fought his way into faith backwards — arguing against it all the way — then became the century's best-loved voice for Christianity.

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Grayson Waller ends Tony D'Angelo's 148-day reign in chaotic Heatwave four-way — Aug 30, 2026Grayson Waller defeated Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way at NXT Heatwave to capture the NXT Championship, marking his first major title win since returning to the brand. The victory sets up ongoing feuds with Montana and Fatu while suggesting a potential shift in D’Angelo’s role as champion moves elsewhere.

Nirvana's Something in the Way ranked third on Far Out’s list of most depressing rock songs — Aug 30, 2026Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” was born from studio chaos, with Kurt Cobain pivoting to an acoustic couch performance that produced the track’s haunting, subdued feel and later placement on lists of the most depressing rock songs. The band’s resilient 1992 Reading Festival set, despite surrounding health rumors, featured Cobain’s wheelchair entrance and an electric performance that underscored their enduring impact.

Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations — 2dThe five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.

Father Damien Chooses the Leper ColonyGood News — FROM 1873When Hawaii exiled its leprosy patients to Molokai, one priest volunteered to live among them — knowing the assignment had no way back.

128 nations adopt nonbinding autonomous weapons framework as treaty calls continue — 6d128 states party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons agreed on a non-binding framework to regulate or ban autonomous weapons, signaling a milestone after a decade of talks and potentially paving the way for future international rules. Critics say the final text dilutes crucial definitions and protections, with the United States and Russia pushing for national guidelines over binding standards ahead of the November conference.

Jared Kim Of course the US and Russia want "national guidelines" instead of real rules - that's just letting the biggest players grade their own homework.

Red Sox beat Angels 5-2, pull within two games of Yankees — 5dBoston kept its hot streak, powering to a 5-2 win over the Angels as Brayan Bello returned with five scoreless innings while Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran supplied the power in a game that helped fuel a broader run of success. In a separate Sunday game, Payton Tolle struck out 12 over six innings to spark a 3-1 win over Baltimore, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 400th career save as Boston pushed its winning ways through a four-game Orioles sweep and continued bullpen depth, aided by White’s three-run homer.

Dana Whitfield Tolle striking out 12 in six innings is a huge sign for the future, kid's got real stuff.

Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence — Sep 3, 2026Volkswagen is intensifying its North American turnaround by signaling a return to pickup trucks and exploring body-on-frame SUVs and pickups to match regional demand, though specifics on size and segment remain unclear. The company has been careful to define the B-segment in a way that could accommodate larger, frame-based trucks, raising questions about how these models would fit within its current lineup.

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Rand Paul Argues the Election ‘in Many Ways Was Stolen’Reporting — Dec 16, 2020Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is echoing President Donald Trump’s false allegations of widespread voter fraud. “The fraud happened. The election in many ways was stolen and the only way it will be fixed is by in the future…

Tucker Carlson and Fox News Agree to ‘Part Ways’Reporting — Apr 24, 2023Fox News and one of its top-rated anchors are parting ways. In a statement on Monday, Fox News said, “FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and…

Fed’s Powell Sees a Long Road To ‘Maximum Employment’Reporting — Sep 17, 2020The way Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sees it, the U.S. labor market has a long way to go to meet the central bank’s maximum employment goal and a lot of boxes to tick along the way. In his most extensive effort…

Memphis school employee stabs delivery driver six times with pen at American Way Middle SchoolWorld — Aug 21, 2026A Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, Braxton Stewart, 36, is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing a delivery driver multiple times with a pen during a late-delivery dispute at American Way Middle School; the driver was hospitalized in non-critical condition and Stewart was placed in custody with a court appearance forthcoming.

Sixers add 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp — Sep 1, 2026The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signings of Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas on training camp contracts, with two-way eligibility and the potential to earn a roster spot as camp opens. The moves add frontcourt depth behind Joel Embiid and bring in players with G League experience and shooting versatility, a development highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s reaction to Fall’s signing.

Priya Raman Curious if Fall can actually stick this time or if it's just training camp hype again like with other teams.

Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown — Aug 23, 2026The Houston Astros announced that GM Dana Brown will part ways with the team, with his duties transitioning to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Separately, manager Joe Espada inadvertently signaled to the bullpen, prompting an unplanned early exit for Hunter Brown in a high-leverage moment as MLB rules treat the gesture as an official pitching change.

Trump Says ‘the Only Way’ He Will Lose Is If the Election Is ‘Rigged’Reporting — Aug 18, 2020President Donald Trump says there is only one way that he can lose the presidential election in November. And that is if it is “rigged.” Speaking to supporters in Wisconsin on Monday, Trump said, “We have to win the…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026

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