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Domino's Plans Nationwide Detroit-Style Domino — Aug 11, 2026Domino’s is launching the Domino, a Detroit-style personal pizza that shapes into two domino-like slices, with a parmesan crust, two layers of cheese, up to three toppings, and a garlic finish, priced at $6.99 for a two-topping Mix and Match option, nationwide on August 31. The new pizza is designed for individual customization, is the first product named after the Domino’s brand in 65 years, and has received high marks in independent taste tests.

St. Dominic Preaches Against Heresy PeacefullyGood News — FROM 1206Founder of Dominicans uses persuasion.

Progress IV Sinks, All Crew Rescued — Aug 27, 2026A Dominican-flagged merchant ship Progress IV caught fire and sank in Romania’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone on August 27, with all 12 crew rescued, one injured; authorities say the vessel was likely hit and an investigation will determine the cause. Romanian President Nicușor Dan noted the ship had been struck and said rescue operations, conducted despite rough seas, were completed with 12 sailors safe, while ongoing inquiries will clarify who or what caused the strike.

Domino's offers up to $1 million in free pizza for rival receipts — Aug 31, 2026Domino's is offering up to $1 million in free personal Domino pizzas to customers who first eat at rival fast-food chains and upload their receipts to IsTheDominoWorthy.com, as part of its new Detroit-style Domino pizza launch. The promotion runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 (or while supplies last) and invites customers to decide if the Domino is worthy by comparing it with items like the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap, Chick-fil-A sandwich, or a Chipotle burrito.

EU drafts antitrust update letting dominant firms cite public benefits, critics warn — Sep 3, 2026The EU is revamping antitrust guidance to let dominant firms defend certain practices that would normally raise competition concerns if they deliver sustainability, public-policy goals, or resilience in supply chains, and to clarify when dominance applies. Critics warn that the broader allowances could blur anti-competitive abuse with pro-competitive efficiency, risking unfair dominance.

Maya Lindstrom Sounds nice on paper but "public benefit" is exactly the kind of vague phrase big lobbyists love to exploit.

Domino’s Plan to Give Pizzas Away to Those With Student Loans Painfully BackfiresReporting — Nov 15, 2023Tales being told on social media paint a picture of disaster breaking out at Domino’s pizza shops in response to its “Emergency Pizza” program. The concept was simple. In late October, Domino’s found a way to ingratiate…

Dominion Not Ruling Out Suing Trump, Other Media Outlets Beyond Fox NewsReporting — Mar 30, 2021Former President Donald Trump and other media outlets could still face lawsuits by Dominion Voting Systems, a lawyer for the voting machine maker says. Speaking on the Axios Re:Cap podcast , Dominion attorney Thomas…

Fox News Sued by Dominion for $1.6 Billion Over Election ClaimsReporting — Mar 26, 2021Fox News is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems for $1.6 billion . Dominion found itself at the center of conspiracies following the 2020 presidential election, including from former President Donald Trump and his…

NextEra, Dominion Offer Bill Credits and Data-Center Protections for Merger — 6dNextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expanding their Virginia benefits package as they seek regulatory approval for their $67 billion merger, doubling residential bill credits to four years, pledging 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and expanding energy assistance and clean energy projects including solar and storage. The plan also aims to shield customers from data-center grid costs and accelerate local clean-energy development, with a merger closing anticipated in the second half of 2027.

Priya Raman The thousand new jobs and extra solar storage are welcome but I worry the 2027 closing date means delays that hurt customers sooner.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — Sep 12, 2026A broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Driver and guardian arrested after 2-year-old killed in North Charleston hit-and-run — Sep 11, 2026A 2-year-old girl, Haisha Dominguez Marin, was killed in a hit-and-run on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, with the driver, 27-year-old Anayely Lovato Guerrero, charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene, and the child’s guardian, 21-year-old Glaimar Alejandra Ramirez Dominguez, charged with unlawful conduct toward a child; authorities say the 2020 Toyota Tacoma involved was located and the investigation continues. The incident and subsequent arrests have prompted scrutiny of hit-and-run accountability and the responsibilities of guardians in a child’s welfare as more details emerge, including statements about driving behavior and potential bail considerations.

Audrey Werro Wins Inaugural Ultimate 800m Title — Sep 12, 2026Audrey Werro of Switzerland won the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship women's 800m in Budapest, clocking 1:55.88 to beat Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol as she claimed $150,000 from the event’s $10 million prize pot, capping a breakout season dominated by sub-1:54 wins. Her victory continues a narrative of Werro’s dominance and keeps alive discussions about the aging 1:53.28 world record as Hodgkinson and Broeders-Bol also challenged throughout the year.

Jared Kim Werro's sub-1:54 runs all year showed she was ready, and that 150k payout fits her level of dominance.

N.C. State routs Richmond 73-0 in record-setting opener — Sep 12, 2026NC State overwhelmed Richmond 73-0 in Raleigh, rebounding from a season-opening loss as Duke Scott ran for 128 yards and CJ Bailey threw for 281 yards with a rushing score, while Will Wilson added three short rushing TDs and a touchdown pass. The Wolfpack dominated with seven of eight first-half drives scoring and delivered a 90-minute lightning delay, holding Richmond to 110 total yards in a dominant home-opener performance that improved Doeren’s record in such games.

Rachel Meyers NC State put together a complete performance after that tough opener, the defense really clamped down all game.

Scottie Scheffler explains why he avoids fame despite his golf dominance — Aug 31, 2026Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, is open to playing more internationally—citing interest in Australia and New Zealand—while prioritizing family time and his focus on golf over fame. After clinching the Tour Championship, he emphasized staying in his own lane, appreciating the support of fans and family as he confronts the pressures of sustained dominance.

Putin's economic envoy warns military dominance could destabilize Russia — Sep 1, 2026Boris Titov, Putin's international development envoy, warned that Russia's economy risk is spinning out of control if military needs dominate, urging a balance between military and civilian sectors. The comments highlight Kremlins’ concerns about stagnation, wartime funding pressures, and resistance to the wartime economic model while Russia remains focused on victory in Ukraine.

Gobena Breaks Sydney Marathon Course Record, Jepchirchir Dominates — Aug 29, 2026Addisu Gobena won the 2026 Sydney Marathon in 2:04:42, smashing the previous course record and holding off Chimdesa Debele as three Ethiopians finished inside the old mark. Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race, crossing in 2:18:31, just nine seconds from Sifan Hassan's course record.

Royals blank Guardians as Wacha dominates — Aug 29, 2026Michael Wacha dominated Cleveland, allowing four singles over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals blanked the Guardians 3-0 to halt their seven-game win streak and extend KC’s hot stretch. Carter Jensen belted a two-run homer in the ninth, sealing the late-inning cushion as the Royals continued their 11-of-12 surge.

MLB suspends Dominican prospect over fake-age plotSports — Aug 28, 2026MLB suspended Dominican prospect Daury David Severino Damaso for one year after uncovering an elaborate age-fraud plot that used a fake birth date, records, and even a fraudulent death certificate to present him as a younger player, just as the Cleveland Guardians had agreed to a $2.8 million pre-deal that would have formalized in 2029. The case highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in international scouting and could disrupt Severino’s path to the amateur market, with the trainer involved and the player’s actual age now 16.

Domino's Q2 Mixed Results; Leadership Transition UnderwayBusiness — Jul 20, 2026Domino’s Q2 2026 revenue came in at $1.19 billion, beating revenue estimates but delivering earnings of $4.07 per share that missed forecasts, with U.S. same-store sales essentially flat and international sales down, signaling slower growth amid cost pressures. The results spurred a mixed market reaction, as the company touted supply-chain strength, net store growth, and a continued program of dividends and share buybacks, with stock trading higher premarket.

Dominguez convicted of involuntary manslaughter in DavisWorld — Jul 21, 2026A Yolo County jury in Davis found Carlos Reales Dominguez guilty of involuntary manslaughter for two killings and acquitted him of second-degree murder and attempted murder, with the case moving to a sanity phase to determine criminal responsibility given his schizophrenia. The retrial followed a 2025 mistrial and longstanding debate over whether cannabis-induced psychosis negated intent, with prosecutors positioning deliberate actions despite mental illness and the defense arguing insanity at the time of the attacks.

Appalachian States Angle For Energy Dominance As Affordability Wars Rage — Mar 31, 2026Two Appalachian states are pushing legislation to introduce nuclear energy to their coal-dominant energy grids. Kentucky’s State Senate passed Senate Bill 57 on March 27, which would create a Nuclear Reactor Site…

Soros Prosecutor Blames Republicans After Convicted ISIS Supporter Opens Fire At Old Dominion University — Mar 12, 2026A George Soros-funded prosecutor lashed out Thursday, blaming Republicans and the “cult of gun absolutism” for the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Speaking hours after the gunman was killed…

Cartel Boat Obliterated By US Navy With Over 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Aboard — Sep 22, 2025A cartel boat obliterated by the U.S. Navy as part of the Trump administration’s anti-cartel mission had over 2,000 pounds of cocaine on board, Dominican officials announced. Dominican authorities seized 377 packages in…

Newsmax Agrees To Fork Over Far Less To Dominion Voting Systems Than Fox News Did — Aug 18, 2025Newsmax Media Inc. reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems on Monday in relation to its defamation lawsuit against the news network. Newsmax agreed to pay $67 million over the next three fiscal years to settle…