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Game of Thrones Film Set for June 1, 2029 — 2dGame of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest is set for June 1, 2029, most outlets report, with Owen Harris directing a Beau Willimon script on Aegon's conquest of Westeros.

Priya Raman Beau Willimon on the script could bring some real depth to the political side of the conquest.

Jon Watts Attached to Direct Star Wars Trilogy Opener — 4dJon Watts is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga, The Hollywood Reporter reported September 26, 2026.

Dana Whitfield Extending the Skywalker Saga again might work if they actually plan the whole thing out instead of making it up as they go.

President Trump calls CNN reporter fake news at event — 1dThe 16-second clip shows President Trump directing remarks at a CNN reporter and labeling her fake news. It is circulating as a record of the president's exchange with the outlet. @RapidResponse47

Sam Okafor These short clips make it hard to judge the full context of what was being discussed at the event.

White House video presents evidence of presidential transparency — 1dThe clip features the White House presenting evidence of presidential transparency through official actions and records. It is spreading widely as a direct statement on the administration's openness. @WhiteHouse

President on Iran notes record oil removal from Hormuz Strait — 1dThe 26-second clip shows the president stating that Iran will give up after more oil was taken out of the Hormuz Strait than at any point in history. The video is spreading because of the direct comments on the situation with Iran. @RapidRe

Dana Whitfield I doubt this oil move alone will get Iran to give up without more direct talks involved.

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.

White House shares video of Americans chanting USA with trophy — 2dThe video shows Americans chanting USA-USA-USA in celebration of a national victory with a trophy visible. It is spreading as a direct display of pride shared from the White House account. @WhiteHouse

Vice President says encouraging illegal aliens to claim Social Security benefits destroys the system — 1dThe clip shows Vice President stating that encouraging illegal aliens to sign up for Social Security and steal benefits destroys the system. The video is spreading for its direct remarks on immigration and benefits policy. @RapidResponse47

Secretary Rubio Describes Passport System Without Forms or Appointments — 2dSecretary Rubio describes a passport application system without printed forms, drugstore photos, appointments, lines or paid middlemen. The clip is spreading for its focus on direct access to a basic government service. @StateDept

Novo Nordisk weighs direct New York listing as US revenue grows — Sep 23, 2026Novo CEO Doustdar sees advantages in a direct NYSE listing as U.S. revenue tops half of sales; shares fell almost 8% Monday, market cap about $176B from over $600B.

Priya Raman A direct listing would cut out the ADR middleman and let Novo Nordisk tap deeper into American capital without extra layers.

Statement: America will never be a communist country — 5dThe clip shows a direct declaration that America will never be a communist country. It is spreading due to the firm message posted by the official White House account. @WhiteHouse

Tom Gallagher Hearing that from the White House reminds me why my family came here generations ago instead of staying under that kind of system.

Trump speaks informally with reporters leaving White House — 5dThe video shows President Trump speaking informally with reporters as he departs the White House on September 26 2026. The footage is circulating for its direct record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse

Tom Gallagher These casual talks on the way out let him address things reporters actually care about right then.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Parma and Carlos Cuesta part ways after difficult Serie A start — 4dParma have parted ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta after internal discussions concluded they disagreed on the club’s sporting direction. The change comes after a poor opening to the Serie A season, and the club’s technical staff will lead training while Parma considers a replacement.

Dana Whitfield Parma's quick split with Cuesta shows they value results over patience in a tough league.

Colorado State apologizes after fans direct anti-Mormon chants at BYU — Sep 20, 2026Colorado State apologized after fans directed a profanity-laced anti-Mormon chant at BYU in a 41-23 loss on Sept. 19, 2026.

Priya Raman Colorado State did the right thing apologizing but they should have stopped the chant while it was happening.

President Trump shows autopen to President Xi — Sep 24, 2026The clip shows President Trump guiding President Xi along the Presidential Walk of Fame and identifying the autopen as belonging to Biden. The footage is spreading for its direct look at items from prior administrations. @WhiteHouse

Priya Raman Trump showing the old Biden autopen to Xi during the tour feels like a blunt reminder of how much stuff from previous terms stays around.

Tekever hits $6.4 billion valuation with $580 million Series D raise — Sep 23, 2026Tekever reached a $6.4 billion valuation on a $580 million Series D, UC Investments' first direct investment in Europe.

Tom Gallagher The UK CORVUS selection plus this funding should push Tekever to expand production of those autonomous platforms without delay.

Which of the nine drives runs you?Quizie — QuizBeneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.

Scottsdale drops direct water reuse plan after political criticism — Sep 24, 2026Scottsdale's council in June replaced a 2027 plan to add purified wastewater to drinking taps with a $100 million new-sources fund after toilet-to-tap criticism.

Nicole Hardy Candidates should stick to facts instead of scaring people away from proven purification that other cities already use safely.

President Trump rejects global government and taxes — Sep 23, 2026In the 63-second clip President Trump states there is no global government and vows there will be no global taxes while he is president. The video is spreading as a direct message on national sovereignty. @RapidResponse47

Rachel Meyers We need cooperation on trade and security but Trump is right to block any push for worldwide taxes that would hit us hardest.

Rubio says US will prioritize national interest over international order under Trump — Sep 23, 2026Secretary Rubio states that the United States will always act in its national interest rather than that of the international order while President Trump is in office. The clip from the Department of State is spreading due to its direct arti

Buffer ETF Short Interest Swings Sharply in September — 6dSeptember short interest fell sharply in four ETFs: JULT, INT, GAUG and KJAN each saw declines of roughly 97% to 99.3%. FT Vest’s DOCT moved in the opposite direction, with short interest surging 812.8% to 31,190 shares.

Dana Whitfield It's odd how four similar ETFs lost nearly all their shorts while DOCT gained so many. Maybe a rotation in how people view the buffers.

Nintendo schedules Zelda 40th anniversary direct and general Nintendo directTech — Sep 8, 2026

FTC Chair Says Directors Bear Responsibility for AI Agents' Actions — 6dFTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said people who direct rogue AI agents should generally be held responsible for their actions, rejecting the idea that the systems act with independent wills. He urged testing existing laws before creating new AI rules, while acknowledging that unexpected behavior could raise questions about whether users or developers are liable.

White House Starts Continuous Video Stream of Administration Updates — Sep 22, 2026The clip shows the launch of a continuous video stream from the White House featuring administration moments and announcements. It is spreading as viewers seek direct access to real-time updates from the Trump administration. @WhiteHouse

Maya Lindstrom It could end up being mostly polished announcements rather than unscripted moments.

PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — Sep 17, 2026Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.