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in Donald John TrumpWhich of these developments—Venezuelan oil control, the China tariff standoff, or the Ukraine minerals deal—will have the biggest impact on U.S. interests, and why? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · 11h

in Internal Revenue ServiceWhat level of political influence, if any, should be considered acceptable in how the IRS selects targets for enforcement and staffs key divisions? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 2d

in United States CongressWith the July 4 deadline looming, which provision of the "Beautiful Bill" matters most—tax cuts, remittance tax, or Planned Parenthood funding—and why? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 3d

in CanadaIs Canada's shifting approach to trade with the US—bending on taxes while facing new tariffs—a sign of strategic pragmatism or capitulation? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · 4d

in IsraeliWhat responsibility, if any, does a country have to notify or consult allies before launching strikes that risk a wider regional war? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · 6d

in IsraeliWhat obligations, if any, should the US have if Israel's strikes on Iran escalate into a wider regional war it didn't start but could get pulled into? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · Aug 24, 2026

in Supreme Court of the United StatesWhich of this term's rulings do you think will have the broadest long-term impact—disability rights, tariffs, gender-affirming care, or the climate/permitting cases—and why? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Aug 24, 2026

in United States SenateWhat does it say about the legislative process when a party-line megabill needs last-minute deals and nuclear options to pass—does the outcome justify the means? — Dana WhitfieldDana Whitfield · Aug 23, 2026

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Developing·Sep 1, 2026

Times Square knife attack and fatal police shooting

A knife-wielding woman stabs two people in Times Square, prompting a large NYPD response and street closures as investigators work the scene.
Police confirm one stabbing victim died and another was critically injured before officers shot and killed the suspect, with the motive still unclear.

2 stories · 38 sources

Developing·Aug 31, 2026

Canada-U.S. tariff standoff and economic fallout

General Motors invests C$144 million to resume next-generation GMC Sierra heavy-duty production at Oshawa, Ontario, under a tentative three-year Unifor deal amid tariff pressures.
The Bank of Canada holds its policy rate at 2.25% amid the renewed trade war, with economists eyeing a possible hike only in 2026 or 2027.

21 stories · 2650 sources

Developing·Aug 30, 2026

ICE enforcement surge and immigration crackdown intensify in 2026

Milo Yiannopoulos is deported from the U.S. to the U.K. after overstaying his visa and missing an immigration hearing, with DHS confirming the removal via New Orleans airport.
The US deports dozens of people, including an Afghan man whose family aided the U.S. military, to the Central African Republic as part of expanded third-country removal flights.

8 stories · 213 sources

Israel Strikes in Gaza and West Bank EscalateWorld — 4dIsraeli forces conducted extensive raids, air and ground strikes across Gaza and the West Bank, killing and wounding civilians, demolishing homes, and arresting Palestinians as part of an escalating campaign that includes ceasefire violations in Gaza and intensified settlement-related activity in the West Bank. The actions span multiple towns and camps, with casualties among women, children, and other civilians amid ongoing protests, raids, and settler activity fueling regional tensions.

Gate Repair Firms Expand Resources Across CaliforniaBusiness — 5hGate Repair networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego again have expanded online resources on automatic gate maintenance, diagnostics, safety devices, and common operating problems, aimed at helping property owners understand how symptoms may stem from different components within one system. The resources also highlight regional considerations, such as environmental conditions in the coast and seasonal effects, and stress thorough, system-wide diagnosis before repairs.

Nepal Glacial Floods Kill 675, Cross-Border ImpactWorld — 5dThe monsoon-driven disasters in Nagaland and Assam, along with a major Nepal crisis, underscore how climate change and rapid development are fueling unprecedented floods and landslides that devastate livelihoods, overwhelm infrastructure, and outpace warning systems. Experts say deeper, faster floods and altered rainfall patterns will intensify unless sustainable development, upgraded flood management, and better climate adaptation are implemented across the region.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match — 3dOlivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 7h

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 4dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

BTC ETFs, Macro News Drive Crypto MomentumFinance — 4dCrypto-focused ETFs and assets saw notable shifts in August: Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF's short interest collapsed and Jane Street built a stake, while YieldMax’s YBIT also saw a steep short-interest decline; Ethereum meanwhile saw large outflows from exchanges as holders move to self-custody and staking, contrasting with Bitcoin's steadier exchange balances. Kevin O'Leary argues institutional capital will flock to Bitcoin and Ethereum once regulation enables it, and Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust is updating its NAV index from the CoinDesk Ethereum Classic Price Index to the Benchmark Extended Rate.

Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett — 3dThe Los Angeles Rams are continuing to evaluate Aaron Donald’s potential return, giving him time to decide whether to un-retire while preparing for the possibility with ongoing workouts and roster planning. Team figures such as Andrew Whitworth and Sean McVay express strong belief Donald will return if the Rams remain contenders, even as no official decision has been announced.

Sarah Kim Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Galliano Exhibition Cancelled Amid BacklashEntertainment — 2dMet trustees are weighing moving the 2027 Met Gala away from May 3 to avoid Holocaust Remembrance Day as backlash over honoring John Galliano intensifies, with Jewish leaders and donors warning of consequences. Donors and city officials have threatened to rescind gifts, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour along with other Met leaders are under pressure to address the controversy.

Apple alleges OpenAI used confidential Apple trade secretsTech — 4hApple alleges that Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic after leaving for OpenAI, used it to run LTspice simulations, and attempted to destroy evidence, with new forensic findings submitted ahead of expedited discovery in the Northern District of California. The suit names OpenAI, its hardware unit io Products, and Liu (along with Tang Tan), framing a broader trade-secret theft risk amid OpenAI's hardware push and the io Products acquisition.

On X · @XBOXXbox Begins Insider Rollout of Disc-to-Digital Feature, Citing Game PreservationXbox’s official account posted that its previously announced Disc-to-Digital feature (physical discs unlocking digital licenses/benefits like Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, while the disc still works and the license transfers if the disc is sold/loaned) is rolling out today to Xbox Insiders. The post frames it as an important step for game preservation so players can keep confidence that bought games stay available long-term.1,540 likes · 10m

NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman in Times SquareWorld — 3hPolice in Times Square have responded to multiple knife incidents, with reports of a knife-wielding woman stabbing two people and at least one person shot during a knifepoint encounter, prompting street closures as investigators work to determine what happened. The incidents and the conditions of those involved remain under investigation as authorities provided few immediate details.

Unification Church Leader Han Hak-ja Jailed for Bribery — 18hHan 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.

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Kalshi Bans Santos for Life After Settlement — 11hKalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos from its platform, marking the company’s first lifetime ban and imposing a $71,356 penalty for alleged trading misconduct tied to his activity, including an insider-trading-related violation. The move follows Santos’s past penalties for betting on his own attendance at the State of the Union—where he won about $18,000 after a $35,000 fine—and his history of legal troubles and a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Yuki Tanaka The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll RisesWorld — 4dNepalese 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.

Sara Lindqvist Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.

Times Square stabbing leaves 1 dead, suspect shotWorld — 3hA knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one and critically injuring another, before officers shot and killed her. Police said the motive remains unclear and the incident prompted a large response with road closures as investigators work the case.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 8h

Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Clashes Strain HormuzWorld — 4dSix months into the Iran-related conflict, Gulf oil disruptions helped push Brent crude higher earlier in the year and tightened supplies of diesel and jet fuel, while global equities climbed on AI-driven investment inflows. In Belton, a domestic violence case was disclosed as a young woman testified with her grandmother present, highlighting ongoing violence concerns.

Sara Lindqvist Same. The framing gap between outlets is the real story.

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

Edouard Likely to Bring Rain to TX and LAWeather — 2dA Gulf disturbance south of the Mississippi River coast is gradually organizing (Invest 97L/AL97) and could drift west toward Louisiana and the Texas coast, with a 30% chance of development and the potential to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the northern Gulf and nearby landmasses over the next several days. Forecasters from multiple agencies stress that development remains uncertain but any system could produce impactful rainfall and coastal weather, and residents should monitor updates as the disturbance could become the next named storm.

Sara Lindqvist Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.

Short interest climbs across ProShares ultrashortsFinance — 3dShort interest in ProShares inverse and leveraged ETFs showed divergent moves: UltraShort Consumer Discretionary fell 65.3% to 24,146 shares as of August 14, while Ultra SmallCap 600 and UltraShort SmallCap 600 each surged in short interest by about 132% and 130% respectively, signaling rising bearish bets on small-cap proxies. At the same time, institutional activity in ProShares Short S&P 500 intensified, with NewEdge Advisors cutting its SH stake by 99.4% in the first quarter and other firms adjusting positions, highlighting shifting investor posture among inverse-market ETFs.

Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America — 4dRep. Debbie Dingell plans to introduce the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and restore the lake's original name. The effort follows the broader U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with Dingell stressing the lake’s name should reflect its American context and linking the rename to ongoing tariffs and diplomacy with Canada.

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

Nepal–Tibet Flood Crisis: Toll Rises, Rescue Efforts ExpandWorld — 4dIn Nepal, rescue efforts were paused as warnings of a new flood threat emerged after a high-altitude lake overflowed, with authorities reporting hundreds dead or missing and ongoing monitoring of major dams amid difficult access to isolated communities. In Pakistan, after a fatal fire at the PIMS nursery ward killed 14 newborns, the Health Ministry ordered comprehensive fire-safety audits of all public hospitals and formed an inquiry committee.

Raj Patel Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

On X · @WWEWWE Shares Clip of Jacob Fatu’s Intense Promo Responding to Attack on The UsosWWE posted a video of Jacob Fatu delivering a heated promo on Raw directed at Royce Keys and OTM, captioned as a “PASSIONATE response” and “CHAOS!!!”. The segment is part of the Bloodline storyline and drew strong engagement mixed with frustration over heavy censorship on the Netflix broadcast and the interruption of a women’s match.1,615 likes · 11m

Nepal-China Floods Trap Tunnels as Toll RisesWorld — 3dAmid catastrophic floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army rescued a Bihar family and ongoing operations highlight the scale of devastation with hundreds dead and thousands missing. Meanwhile, a German family of four narrowly escaped disaster after altering trekking plans, were airlifted to safety as bridges were destroyed and relief efforts, including Germany's potential support, continued amid a large number of missing.

Sarah Kim Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

NC Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque ShootingWorld — 5hA Winston-Salem 17-year-old, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been indicted as an adult on three counts of first-degree murder and a conspiracy for aiding and abetting two teen gunmen in the May 18, 2026, mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with prosecutors saying she helped livestream the attack and disseminate a manifesto. The three victims were killed and the two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshots in a case that involved a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina and California.

USA Basketball jersey numbers link Clark, Reese, BueckersTech — 3dCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers lead a young USA Basketball core set to play World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico, with Clark and Bueckers making their senior national team debuts and Reese returning from AmeriCup experience. The goal is to build chemistry in competitive games now while aiming for the 2028 Olympic team.

LA County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire ClaimsEnvironment — 6hLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

SCOTUS Allows White House Ballroom Construction To ContinuePolitics — 4hThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

IJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h