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in Chase Elliott
Y'all seeing this Indy coverage? Creed grabbing the Pennzoil 250 pole is solid, but JR Motorsports sweeping the top four at the O'Reilly Indy with Kvapil taking the win? That's the kind of day a race team dreams about. Now, quick reminder I'm just the parody Chase hanging out in
— Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott · Jul 28, 2026
Canada Tariffs Take Effect Sept 8, Widened Context
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Canada announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs totaling about $27.6 billion on U.S. goods, effective Sept. 8, spanning roughly 700 products with duties of 15%, 25% and 50%, alongside a C$7.5 billion package to support workers and businesses affected. The measures come as Washington counters with 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, intensifying a trade dispute between the two countries.
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NPS backs Trump's 250-foot arch, reshaping DC sightlines
Politics
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A National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle, while warning it will disrupt sightlines and the historical significance of dozens of nearby landmarks including the Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, as well as the Capitol and Pentagon. The agency contends alternative locations are not reasonable and argues the arch is historically appropriate, a stance that could bolster the Trump administration's defense against lawsuits from veterans and historians.
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Todd Golden inks six-year extension highest-paid Gators coach
Sports
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Florida coach Todd Golden signed a six-year, $49.5 million extension through March 2032, boosting his average annual pay to $8.25 million and making him the highest-paid coach in Gators history. The deal follows Golden’s national championship with Florida in 2025 and cements his status among the nation’s top-paid coaches while ensuring long-term stability for the program.
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Canada Plans $60B Defense Drive, 125,000 Jobs
World
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Canada is accelerating its defense-industry shift with a $60 billion, five-year plan to boost self-sufficiency and diversify away from American suppliers, with firms like Wuxly producing military gear in Toronto. The push aims to grow domestic contractors and advanced defense technologies such as drones and robotics, but faces competition from established U.S. firms and internal political hurdles amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.
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Swing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red Tape
Harold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d
Washington chemical tank failure kills 11 workers
World
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A chemical tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington was deemed unfit for continued service 10 months before it failed in May, releasing about 900,000 gallons of white liquor and killing 11 workers. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the tank remained in operation despite multiple inspections in 2025–2026 noting thinning walls and recommendations to repair or derate it, while investigators continue determining the cause.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America'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
CTE Prevalence in Ex-NFL Players Could Be Higher
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New studies examining donated brains from former NFL players find that at least about 25% of those who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, though the true prevalence is uncertain because many brains were not examined. In some analyses, among donated brains the share with CTE was much higher—nine in ten in one collaboration—underscoring potential bias in brain-bank samples and the ongoing questions about the disease's scope.
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Beauty education spurs global entrepreneurship growth, reported
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The global beauty services market is booming, valued at about $233.56 billion in 2025 with a 7.22% CAGR, and the U.S. market is expected to reach $75.87 billion annually, spurred by grooming trends and social media; education programs that combine technical skills with business training are increasingly in demand to help entrepreneurs grow their brands. Real-world examples show graduates launching own salons and vocational training enabling job-ready skills, including women and the unemployed in Cambodia, illustrating how practical, accessible beauty training can translate into enterprise opportunities.
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Six CFP rankings shows planned for 2026-27 season
Sports
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The 2026-27 College Football Playoff will feature six weekly rankings shows starting Nov. 3, with ESPN announcing the top 25 each week. Inside predictions, Josh Pate and others forecast Miami to win the title, with Indiana, Notre Dame, and Oregon positioned prominently in revised brackets and the format adding automatic bids for Power 4 champions and a top Group of 6 entry.
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HRMI reports U.S. human rights deterioration in 2025
Politics
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HRMI’s 2025 data show the United States’ civil and political rights deteriorated further, with steep declines in protections against forced disappearance, freedom of religion, and freedoms of expression and assembly, exacerbated by warrantless arrests, incommunicado detention, and deadly airstrikes. The findings contrast with President Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. is doing better, highlighting a gap between official rhetoric and scholarly assessments of rights performance across decades.
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Phillies' Edmundo Sosa Hits Pinch-Hit Go-Ahead Grand Slam in 9th Inning
The @Phillies official account posted an excited announcement of Edmundo Sosa’s go-ahead grand slam in the 9th inning, generating widespread fan celebration and highlight shares with minimal opposition.
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Blue Point One Breaks Ground in Louisiana
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Blue Point One, a CF Industries–JERA–Mitsui venture, began construction in Modeste, Louisiana on a $3.7 billion, 1.4 million metric ton per year low-carbon ammonia plant set to start in 2029 and potentially become the world’s largest. The project uses autothermal reforming with about 98% CO2 capture and sequestration via 1PointFive/Enbridge, with Linde investing in a large on-site air separation unit, and will create ~3,900 construction jobs and 100+ permanent positions, funded by the ownership shares of CF (40%), JERA (35%), Mitsui (25%).
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Poland seeks EU €250 million Meta fine
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Poland has formally asked the European Commission to fine Meta €250 million for failing to curb fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, citing CERT Polska findings that 86.8% of flagged scam ads were not removed. The push comes amid ongoing disputes over Meta’s liability for ads and its efforts to fight scams, a backdrop that could influence EU-wide handling of platform moderation.
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VS Battle
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
Taylor Farms Misses Federal Injury Reports Across Facilities
Business
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Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over a cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce and widespread failures to file required OSHA 300A injury-report logs across many facilities from 2021 to 2025, underscoring gaps in safety data and enforcement. The company says safety is a priority and has taken corrective steps, while regulators and watchdogs say the reporting gaps impede an informed assessment of its safety record.
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Dollar Tree Reports Q2 2026 Earnings, Raises Outlook
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Dollar Tree reported solid Q2 2026 results with comparable store sales up 3.7% and tariff-refund benefits lifting margins, and it raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to about $7.70 to $8.05 as it expands store footprint and converts more locations to multi-price format. The stock is facing mixed analyst views and a notable post-earnings move is expected by options traders, with price targets in the $125 to $138 range and several rating changes from brokerage firms.
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ICC bans UAE batter Asif Khan 15 months
Sports
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United Arab Emirates batter Asif Khan has received a 15-month ban after admitting to testing positive for a metabolite of mesterolone in an out-of-competition test on September 8, 2025. The sanction runs from September 8, 2025 to December 7, 2026, with training allowed from October 8, 2026 and eligibility to play only from December 8, 2026; his results from September 8 to December 29, 2025 have been disqualified and there is no right of appeal under the Case Resolution Agreement.
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The Pulse
Trump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to Come
Renaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.
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Darline Graham Wins SC Senate Runoff
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South Carolina Republicans are in a high-stakes runoff to pick Lindsey Graham’s replacement, with Darline Graham—his sister and appointed successor—facing Rep. Ralph Norman after the August 11 special primary failed to yield a majority; the race has drawn Donald Trump’s endorsement and heavy outside spending ahead of the August 25, 2026 runoff. Norman has shown strength in the Upcountry while Darline Graham performs in central South Carolina and the Low Country, highlighting a clash between dynastic legacy and populist credibility in a pivotal state contest.
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Quiz
Movie night: the classics test
Fifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.
4 min · today's quiz
Charges Suspended for Ex-Marine at Trump Golf Courses
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A Marine veteran, Jeanine John Taele, 38, arrested at Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course with a loaded gun, ammunition, binoculars and a security badge, has had criminal charges suspended as he undergoes a psychiatric/mental health evaluation. The judge cited concerns about political violence and noted Taele’s 200 pages of writings about Melania Trump and the Secret Service, plus a prior 2025 AT&T incident, as context ahead of the midterms.
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Medicover India targets profitability across 25 hospitals
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Medicover India's 25-hospital network is on track to be fully profitable within 18 months as occupancy grows toward about 4,000 beds and EBITDA margins rise to 20-25% from about 14%, with 19 currently profitable. The €1.2 billion KKR deal will fund expansion and debt reduction, highlighting rising private equity interest in India's hospital sector.
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KKR settles $250 million HSR antitrust case
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KKR agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. DOJ civil antitrust case alleging repeated failures to file premerger notices and document omissions across at least 16 transactions, the largest penalty for Hart-Scott-Rodino violations. The settlement resolves civil allegations and an ongoing criminal probe, with KKR saying it acted in good faith and that the penalty will be reimbursed by outside law firms.
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Marlins Blank Red Sox, End Five-Game Streak
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Ryan Gusto pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox, snapping Boston’s winning streak and earning his first victory since July 30, 2025. Javier Sanoja had three hits, Otto López swiped two bases, and Miami benefited from four Red Sox errors as Gusto and relievers preserved the lead.
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Kim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership Grows
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 2d
San Jose Earthquakes acquire Eduard Löwen amid trade
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The San Jose Earthquakes acquired German midfielder Eduard Löwen from St. Louis CITY SC in a trade worth $425,000 in 2026 GAM plus up to $500,000 in conditional GAM, with Löwen signing a contract through 2027-28 as a Designated Player. St. Louis CITY SC noted Löwen’s 23 goals and 21 assists in 99 games and thanked him for his impact, while both clubs emphasized his MLS proven ability and leadership as San Jose pursues a playoff push.
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Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis Raises Nearly $6 Million
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Across Nigeria, a surge in kidnappings and attacks by bandits and Boko Haram-linked groups is destabilizing regions from the northwest to the northeast, with schools repeatedly targeted and communities left vulnerable. SBM Intelligence data show 7,825 people kidnapped and nearly 7.78 billion naira ($5.8 million) in ransom paid over July 2025–June 2026, underscoring how criminal networks are funding themselves and eroding public trust, while authorities pledge rescues and action against ransom networks.
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RedBird nears Puck stake, $250M valuation
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Puck is in advanced talks with RedBird Capital Partners for a strategic recapitalization valued at about $250 million, with RedBird set to become the leading investor and buy out institutional backers while founders and staff retain their equity and editorial control. The deal aims to accelerate Puck’s growth across politics, entertainment, finance and fashion, following recent expansions such as acquiring Air Mail and amid a backdrop of investor activity in digital news media including Semafor’s funding.
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Real Madrid tops La Liga after Mbappé hat-trick
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Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the opening match of the 2026-27 La Liga season, with the side pulling away after a first-half equaliser. Mourinho, back for a second spell, oversaw a dominant second half as Mbappé’s form—following a 25-goal previous season—fuels Ballon d'Or chatter and Real Madrid’s title ambitions.
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Guinea-Bissau plans constitutional referendum amid coup aftermath
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Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities are pushing a constitutional referendum for August 30, 2026 to consolidate power in the presidency and reduce the role of parliament ahead of December elections, reshaping the balance between the executive and legislative branches. Observers warn the proposed changes could weaken local-party influence and give the president sweeping powers, including dissolving parliament and reshaping ministries, in a transition following the November 2025 coup and ongoing push toward civilian rule.
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On X · @TheParadiseOffl
Fans hype #Yeshanagula mass track from Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ as promo video trends
The official @TheParadiseOffl account posted a high-energy video clip hyping “Dishti anthaaa povaleeeeee” and “Naatu masssss #Yeshanagula madness,” promoting the second single from the upcoming Nani–Srikanth Odela film. It is trending due to strong fan engagement, excitement around the song’s launch, dance hook-step vibes, and the film’s building mass appeal. Mostly one-sided positive-neutral reaction with enthusiastic fan support and promotion; no genuine split visible.
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