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How to season a cast iron skilletLifestyle — 3dFor home cooks with a new or dull cast iron pan who want a durable natural non-stick surface.

Elena Vasquez This method finally got my skillet non-stick without any chemicals, eggs slide right off now.

Trontinemab Dementia-Prevention Trial Spans 18 CountriesHealth — 3dAlzheimer’s research is advancing on several fronts, including trials of trontinemab to potentially prevent disease in people without symptoms, experimental tau-targeting therapies, and early research into the naturally occurring peptide catestatin. While approved amyloid-targeting drugs and other candidates offer hope of slowing decline, their effectiveness, safety, and cost remain important concerns.

Willamette Pass Resort Triples Snowmaking Capacity After Difficult Winter — 4dWillamette Pass Resort has more than tripled its snowmaking capacity by expanding its fleet to 19 guns and adding top-to-bottom trail coverage. The investment is intended to support earlier openings, more reliable winter conditions and a longer season as the resort relies less on natural snowfall.

Teacher and student die during Iowa school field trip — 5dA fifth-grade teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, and 10-year-old student Ahmed Osman died after entering the water during a school field trip to Iowa’s MacBride Nature Recreation Area. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and the school district is providing support to students and staff.

AI power BoomFinance — Sep 19, 2026Boom Supersonic is turning its Symphony engine core into 42 MW Superpower natural-gas turbines for AI data centers, locking in over $1.25B in orders to help fund its airliner.

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.

Rare VW W10 BMW M5 heads to auction — 4dA rare E39 BMW M5 prototype commissioned by Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piëch pairs the sedan with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter W10 engine, producing more power than the standard V8 and retaining a six-speed manual. The experimental car, part of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle-engine development that led toward the Bugatti Veyron’s W16, is heading to auction in Belgium with an estimate of €250,000 to €350,000.

Basecamp Research Raises $140M for AI Therapies — 5dBasecamp Research announced a $140 million Series C funding, led by S32 with broad participation from tech and philanthropic investors, to train a new generation of EDEN models and advance its AI-designed therapeutics including in vivo cell therapies, while expanding pharmaceutical partnerships. Andy Conrad of Section 32 will join Basecamp’s board as the round underscored the round’s oversubscribed nature and investor confidence in AI-driven drug design.

Chris Dalton Partnering with pharma companies early on should help turn these AI designs into something that works in real clinical settings.

Roman Roads Map Shows Network Was Neither Straight Nor Rome-Centered — Sep 15, 2026THE LEAD FACT: A 2026 Nature Communications study of ~300,000 km of Roman roads finds Rome was not the center; Constantinople was more central overland, and roads bent to terrain.

Derek Foss Those roads bending around hills and rivers instead of cutting straight through shows the engineers cared more about keeping wagons moving than drawing lines on a map.

Trump Defends Son After Russian Oligarch Funds Wedding — Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump defended his son Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding as largely funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin, saying the arrangement was 'totally allowed' and that repayment occurred. Bettina Trump also pushed back, confirming Kremlev hosted celebration events as a personal, generous gift and emphasizing the private nature of the ceremony amid scrutiny from ProPublica and congressional investigators.

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — Sep 16, 2026Barack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

RSPCA Recommends Meaty Pet Food for Hedgehogs — Sep 17, 2026Experts say you can attract hedgehogs to your garden this autumn by leaving out a small amount of tinned meaty cat or dog food (and crushed biscuits), while avoiding milk and bread; place it in shallow bowls and refresh daily. For bees and other beneficial insects, let fallen leaves and some dead stems remain through fall and winter to provide natural nesting and overwintering habitat, reducing the need for heavy autumn cleanup.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Banks Mark Down Oracle’s $18B Data Center Loans Amid Stalled Sales — Sep 18, 2026Banks are struggling to place about $18 billion of loans backing Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with the debt quoted at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar as investor concern grows over Oracle’s rising borrowing and weak credit metrics. Local opposition and regulatory hurdles, including a halted natural gas pipeline plan, compound financing challenges for the Oracle-OpenAI AI infrastructure project.

Bills Open Highmark Stadium With 41-31 Win — Sep 17, 2026Coverage portrays Highmark Stadium as a major upgrade that improves fan amenities, security lines, and player pregame facilities, while cementing a sense of stability after relocation anxiety and spawning new Bills Mafia traditions. Yet reports note ongoing field issues with the natural grass requiring re-sod, plus some criticisms of the turf, weather effects, and overall costs, alongside discussions of defensive matchups and opening-game logistics at the new venue.

Five Small Towns Highlight Regional History, ArchitectureLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026A collection of profiles highlights small, little-known American towns—Monticello (Florida), Rico (Colorado), Spring Lake (New Jersey), Dayton (Virginia), and Pendleton (South Carolina)—as overlooked gems defined by historic architecture, stunning natural surroundings, and a laid-back, welcoming pace that contrast with more tourist-heavy destinations. Each piece emphasizes preserved town character, scenic beauty, and a sense of community that makes these places stand out despite their under-the-radar status.

Baker Hughes Wins Major Venture Global LNG Orders — Sep 13, 2026Venture Global expects the next arbitration ruling over Calcasieu Pass LNG sales by the end of the year, as Baker Hughes and Venture Global push major infrastructure expansions including the Cloud Connector Pipeline and Plaquemines LNG capacity with modular liquefaction and gas-compression solutions. Industry leadership also notes a robust outlook for US natural gas and LNG demand, with growth supported by new data-center power needs and ongoing expansion efforts.

Elena Vasquez Data center power demand will likely keep natural gas exports strong even if arbitration drags on.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — Sep 10, 2026Salvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

Tennessee Plans First Georgia Tech Visit in 40 YearsSports — Sep 8, 2026Tennessee and Georgia Tech renew a centuries-long rivalry in Atlanta for the first time since 1987, with the Vols aiming to translate defensive momentum into a road win. The matchup also features twin coaching brothers on opposite sidelines and Tech’s prominent 2026 non-conference slate, underscoring the high-stakes nature of the historic game.

Miley Cyrus drops surname for new album, father Billy Ray voices support — Sep 3, 2026Miley Cyrus is dropping her last name and releasing her upcoming album Bass Persuades under the name Miley, a move her father Billy Ray Cyrus has publicly supported as a natural progression for a renowned performer. He has shared nostalgia for his own stage identity while praising Miley’s branding, as she teases the new album and prepares live performances.

Reader CLICK! Won't listen to her garbage...

Pastor's new book asks what 'God-breathed' really means for the Bible — Sep 1, 2026Rev. 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.