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Family sues Publix over blueberry-linked death — 2dThe family of Karla Mullins, a Florida woman who died after allegedly eating recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries linked to an E. coli outbreak, is suing Publix and distributor Quirch Foods. The lawsuit also says Mullins’ son became seriously ill and seeks damages, while the claims against the companies have not been adjudicated.

Churchill Downs urges FTC review of HISABusiness — Aug 31, 2026"Churchill Downs Inc. has urged the FTC to order an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, citing governance, transparency, and data-security concerns amid recent incidents including the Fair Hill betting episode and unauthorized access to confidential horse health information." "HISA faces its own enforcement action with a provisional suspension of trainer Angel Quiroz over albuterol positives, while CDI argues for scrutiny of racing and wagering integrity, non-public information handling, and technology controls."

Ken Jennings admits fabricating Jeopardy anecdotes — Aug 30, 2026Ken Jennings publicly admits that many of his Jeopardy anecdotes during his 74-game winning run were not 100% true, describing his approach as Mad Lib–like and citing examples such as liking airline food, claiming to have killed a man, and fabricating quirky details like owning two orange tricycles. He also reveals a notorious moment involving the word 'hoe' and notes that stories were not fact-checked, while continuing his role as Jeopardy host and reflecting on the nature of storytelling on the show.

Australian Oilseeds Short-Interest Rises 118.4% in JulyFinance — Aug 15, 2026July saw sharp increases in short interest for Australian Oilseeds, IM Cannabis, and Cannabis Global, while GrowHub and Croghan Bancshares experienced substantial declines or unusual changes in short interest. Notably, Australian Oilseeds jumped 118.4% to 136,664 shares and IM Cannabis rose 121.6% to 474,364 shares, with Cannabis Global expanding from zero to a large position, while GrowHub fell 57.8% to 153,743 shares and Croghan Bancshares climbed from zero to 55 shares due to reporting quirks.

Ice Cream Man Critique Amid Diverse CultureLifestyle — Aug 7, 2026Critics skew Ice Cream Man as an uninspired, derivative horror that leans on gimmicks and even uses generative AI in ways that undermine the film’s craft, with some reviewers calling it possibly the worst movie of the year. Beyond the screen, ice cream culture is celebrated—from inventive flavors and quirky experiences like lobster-shaped cones and custom flavors to local outings such as free scoops at Amy’s Ice Cream during library events and regional spotlights like Fifty Licks in Portland.

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.

Bulls Rebuild Stumbles From 2020 Draft Picks — Jul 24, 2026The Bulls’ recent path is defined by a quirky 2020 draft haul—Williams, Okoro and Smith—highlighting underperformance, while Summer League showcased Caleb Wilson’s hype and Dailyn Swain’s early shooting struggles; Bryson Graham’s offseason moves, including Wilson, Swain, a Claxton trade, Powell’s signing, and Collins’ re-signing, drew a middling ESPN grade. Meanwhile, LeBron James’s two-year deal with the 76ers could indirectly reshape the Eastern Conference and complicate Chicago’s playoff outlook.

Steam SimFest, Train Fest Unveil Massive Rail SaleTech — Jul 20, 2026Steam Train Fest and SimFest are delivering broad discounts on train and simulation games, from deep cuts on Train Simulator Classic DLC to quirky titles like Denshattack and Choo-Choo Charles. End dates vary by article, but promotions run through late July, with some listings noting substantial savings across a wide catalog.

Socialist Likely To Take Control Of Country’s Biggest City Thanks To Quirky Voting System, Poll Shows — Jun 23, 2025Democratic New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, has the edge over former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary due to the Big Apple’s atypical voting system…

Harris Tries To Win Over Voters By Talking To Herself In SNL Skit As Election Day Looms — Nov 3, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to win over voters Saturday evening in a quirky “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) skit, where she chatted with actress Maya Rudolph, who was dressed as Harris herself. Early reports on…

Gobble and Waddle Escape the Dinner Plate in White House Turkey Pardon — Nov 25, 2025President Donald Trump kept alive the quirky American tradition of pardoning two turkeys at the White House on Nov. 25, ensuring that Gobble and Waddle will survive Thanksgiving dinner. According to USA Today , the…

Lumen to shift stock and Qwest notes from NYSE to Nasdaq — 17hLumen plans to move its common stock and Qwest subsidiary notes from the NYSE to Nasdaq, with trading expected to begin there Oct. 6 under the same ticker symbols. The company says the move aligns its listing with its AI-focused enterprise networking strategy and will not affect operations, finances, reporting obligations, or require action from shareholders.

Jared Kim Switching exchanges for an AI strategy feels like a pointless shuffle if shareholders gain nothing from it.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Barry Diller Withdraws $18 Billion Bid for MGM Resorts — 2dBarry Diller’s People Inc. abandoned its roughly $18 billion bid to acquire the rest of MGM Resorts, signaling that the deal will not move forward and leaving MGM to continue as a standalone company. People still holds about 27% of MGM, and MGM’s stock reacted to the withdrawal with an after-hours drop as the company reaffirms its path forward.

Priya Raman MGM can focus on its own growth now instead of dealing with a takeover, even if the stock dipped after hours.

Stephen Garcia Has No Evidence of Disease After Cancer Surgery — 2dFormer South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia’s surgery achieved a complete resection, leaving no evidence of disease, though his stage IV colorectal cancer will require ongoing monitoring. David Pollack said his wife was doing well after a third brain-cancer surgery, while actress Magda Szubanski described her mantle cell lymphoma as an incurable relapse.

Sam Okafor David Pollack's wife going through multiple brain surgeries shows how hard cancer can be on families.

HDFC, Doximity Face Securities Class Actions — 4dDoximity faces a securities class action alleging it overstated its Newsfeed’s role in revenue growth and its competitive position while losing market share to rivals. The suit covers investors who acquired shares from August 8, 2024, through May 13, 2026; one notice says investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must act by November 16, 2026.

Board of Peace Plans $2.45 Billion Gaza Recovery — 2dUS President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan, outlining 66 projects for temporary housing, debris removal, hospital repairs, economic revival, and a multinational security force, with a broader $71.4 billion required over a decade to fully rebuild Gaza. The proposal faces political hurdles, needing cooperation from Israel and Hamas and coming amid Israel’s elections and ongoing debates over disarmament and ceasefire timing.

Sam Okafor A multinational security force could help stabilize things during rebuilding, yet it risks turning into another point of conflict without clear disarmament agreements first.

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

Oklahoma Father Shuttles Between Hospitals for Wife, Baby — 4dCameron Odum shuttles between OU Health and Oklahoma Children's Hospital as his wife Robbinjo fights a terminal case of necrotizing pancreatitis and their newborn HazelJo, born with bladder exstrophy, requires multiple surgeries and ongoing care. The family’s ordeal has spurred prayers and a GoFundMe as HazelJo moves to Bethany Children’s Hospital for treatment while Robbinjo remains hospitalized and both faces an uncertain future.

UK Watchdog Proposes Google Search Choices Including AI — 2dU.K. CMA would require Google to show Android and Chrome users a search-provider choice at setup and yearly, with ChatGPT and Perplexity eligible if they meet safety rules.

Chris Dalton Forcing these choice screens every year feels unnecessary since most people will just stick with what they already use.

Utah letter carrier indicted for allegedly discarding 300 primary ballots — 3dA Payson letter carrier faces a federal mail charge after allegedly discarding roughly 300 Eagle Mountain ballots in a church dumpster. The case tests the postal trust that mail voting requires.

Elena Vasquez This kind of mail tampering with primary ballots deserves the maximum sentence to deter anyone else.

Swiss Groups Pressure Parliament Over UBS Capital Rules — 4dWith Parliament set to vote on tightened capital rules after the Credit Suisse collapse, UBS warns that 100% CET1 backing would erode competitiveness and cost billions, while backing a compromise—potentially 50% CET1 with AT1 or similar arrangements—to cushion the impact. Industry groups press lawmakers to avoid overly harsh rules, arguing higher capital costs would raise financing costs for Swiss companies and hurt the financial center, as UBS and lawmakers weigh a viable middle ground that could require roughly $13–20 billion in additional capital.

Jared Kim Lawmakers should accept the compromise on capital rules so Swiss firms don't face much higher borrowing costs.

Trump Posts 'His Hemisphere' Image Centered on Greenland — 5dA timeline shows President Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland since 2019 that strained relations with Denmark and Greenland, with Greenlandic elections and coalition dynamics shaping the response and Denmark criticizing U.S. rhetoric. By 2025, security concerns, ongoing accusations of pressure and influence operations, and refusals to cede control underscored a persistent diplomatic fracas.

Lions’ Maddox Out After Season-Ending Foot Surgery — 4dDetroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury against the Buffalo Bills that requires surgery, further depleting a secondary already missing Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. The team is boosting its defensive back depth with veterans and new signings to address the hole in the secondary.

Sam Okafor Losing Maddox hurts but the Lions are doing the right thing by signing veterans to fill the gaps in the secondary.

Spanberger Administration Ends Youngkin-Era Virginia School Sports Rulemaking — 4dVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration has ended a rulemaking process that could have required Virginia school sports to be separated by sex, drawing criticism from Repu… — by Andrew Powell

Derek Foss This reversal puts fairness at risk for female athletes. Keeping competition separated by sex protects opportunities that took decades to build.

Fremont Rejects Volunteer Firefighter Over Homeschool Diploma — Sep 18, 2026A 22-year-old Nebraska volunteer firefighter and state EMT, Andrew Coates, was rejected by the Fremont Fire Department because his high school diploma came from homeschooling, which Nebraska treats as unaccredited. The city had initially required a high school diploma and later specified accreditation; Coates drew public support, appealed to the Civil Service Commission—which cannot overturn city policy—and he hopes another department will hire him recognizing his qualifications.

Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — 4dSazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.