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in Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsGiven the conflicting testimony and a legal analyst predicting acquittal, what evidence so far seems most decisive to you—for either the prosecution or defense? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · 3d

in Barack ObamaDo the newly released documents constitute credible evidence of wrongdoing by Obama-era officials, or are they being overstated for political effect? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · Aug 22, 2026

Minneapolis church shooting documents reveal swift responseWorld — 3dDocuments released a year after the Annunciation Church and School shooting in Minneapolis detail a rapid, multi-agency police response and triage efforts, but offer little clarity on the motive behind 23-year-old Robin Westman’s attack that killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski and wounded others. The release includes roughly 1,500 photos and hundreds of pages of interviews and evidence from the investigation.

9/11 Mastermind to Face Military Trial in 2028 — 6dA U.S. federal judge postponed Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi’s trial for the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing after prosecutors disclosed new evidence the defense seeks to examine, scheduling a Sept. 1 hearing to discuss the case’s status. The bombing, which killed 270 people and involved Libyan leadership alleged to have directed the attack, marks the first U.S. trial in connection with the Lockerbie disaster and underscores the ongoing complexity and significance of the nearly 40-year-old investigation.

Steven Tyler wins court victory, most claims dismissedEntertainment — 3dA Los Angeles judge ruled in Steven Tyler’s favor by dismissing the vast majority of claims in Julia Misley/Holcomb’s civil abuse suit, setting a September trial date and restricting what Misley can testify about, including barring discussions of abortion, post-18 assaults, or comparing the conduct to human trafficking or the Holocaust. The court also allowed limited evidence of drugs and alcohol and evidence related to consent, while permitting the claim to proceed on a narrow basis related to consent and the relationship as presented.

Eight Dead in Billings Family Shooting and FireWorld — 6dA gunman opened fire at a Billings, Montana home, which was then engulfed in flames, killing multiple adults and juveniles; the gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot and authorities say the motive is not known as investigators work to recover evidence amid fire-related delays. Officials identified those involved but have not released names or ages, and say the investigation will continue for days as they determine the cause of the fire and the sequence of events.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoAC Monza Reach Verbal Agreement for Exequiel Zeballos from Boca JuniorsSerie A side AC Monza have a verbal agreement to sign Boca Juniors winger Exequiel Zeballos for a €4m fee plus a 40% sell-on clause. The deal is accepted by Boca and the player is set for his medical. Reaction is mostly neutral or positive amplification with mild disappointment from some Boca fans over the fee.1,850 likes · 21m

Bangladesh tribunal keeps three journalists jailed awaiting trial — 6dBangladesh’s special tribunals have kept three journalists—Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa—jailed awaiting trial in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 Hasina uprising, with prosecutors alleging they incited suppression during protests triggered by Hasina’s press conference. Rights groups and the Commonwealth Journalists Association criticized the move as entrenching press repression and warned it criminalizes reporting; the journalists’ families say they are being held illegally and question the evidence.

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

Israel Probes Gaza Troop Conduct; Australia Criticizes — Aug 19, 2026The Israeli Defense Forces announced internal criminal investigations into the killings of Hind Rajab and 15 World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, following reviews by its Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism. The announcements come after initial denials were reversed, with the IDF for the first time admitting it fired on Hind Rajab’s car and stating that one WCK incident was not pursued due to insufficient evidence.

Cocaine Ring Led by Abbatiello at Penn State — Aug 17, 2026A Pennsylvania attorney general charged 14 people in a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities, focusing on off-campus houses where drugs were packaged and distributed to students from 2023 to 2024; two leaders, Agostino Abati (Sigma Chi) and Thomas Robinson (Delta Upsilon), allegedly directed operations with pledges involved in packaging, while a non-student helped conceal evidence. The case prompted university suspensions, additional hazing prevention efforts, and ongoing investigations, with charges spanning felonies for corrupt organizations and conspiracy and misdemeanors for possession and paraphernalia.

3Sara Lindqvist Worth reading past the headline on this one — the details change the picture.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs won’t face pay-to-play charges — Aug 21, 2026Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Gov. Katie Hobbs will not face criminal charges in the Sunshine Residential Homes pay-to-play probe, saying the investigation found no evidence of a quid pro quo or bribery despite extensive data review and interviews; she also urged legislative reforms to increase transparency around donations from state contractors. While Mayes’ decision closes that case, separate investigations led by other prosecutors and the state auditor general remain ongoing.

Ukraine Strikes Target Russian Energy Infrastructure, Moscow Responds — Aug 17, 2026A Telegraph investigation reveals Russia has built a network of secret drone bases near Belarus and Ukraine, identifying at least 10 sites and 59 launch rails, with about 20 rails longer than usual to support long-range UAVs; some launch pads are at former bases or rural sites and at least one facility can hold over 1,000 drones. While the sites could potentially reach NATO targets such as Warsaw and some are already used to attack Ukraine, authorities say there is no evidence of an immediate plan to attack Poland, though intelligence officials warn of possible provocations or false-flag operations and NATO is boosting defenses.

3Yuki Tanaka The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More Could ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.2d · 2 reads

GAFA Expands to Nine Nations — Aug 20, 2026GAFA has expanded from four to nine members, adding Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland, with Ireland and Belgium as supporting partners, as the AIS-led alliance broadens its global effort to improve female athletes' health and performance through shared research and resources. The expansion brings in national Olympic committees and sport institutes, reinforcing a push to close research gaps and accelerate the dissemination of evidence-based information on female-specific injuries like ACL tears worldwide.

Economic Espionage Conviction Overturned, Theft Convictions Remain — Aug 20, 2026A San Francisco judge partially overturned Linwei Ding's convictions, dismissing seven counts of economic espionage for lack of evidence that he intended to benefit the Chinese government, while leaving seven counts of trade-secret theft intact. Sentencing on the remaining trade-secret convictions is scheduled for September 1, 2026, underscoring ongoing challenges in protecting AI proprietary technology.

VS BattleJim Carrey vs Adam SandlerRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side

UM Hosts Global Papyrus Conservation Seminar — Aug 20, 2026Scholars from nine countries gathered at the University of Michigan for a 10-day Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar, the only program of its kind in the Americas, to learn techniques for preserving fragile papyrus fragments. Participants work with magnifier headbands and delicate tools to remove dirt, control moisture, and stabilize texts from 1000 B.C.E. to 1000 C.E.—including Homer, the Odyssey and Epistles of Paul—guided by Marieka Kaye as they practice careful handling and documentation to preserve original evidence for future study.

Prosecutors Argue Engraved Bullet Shows Political Motive in Charlie Kirk Killing — Aug 19, 2026Prosecutors say an engraved bullet reading 'Hey Facist! CATCH!' shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, a factor that could justify the death penalty as the case moves toward trial. Defense counters that the motive and evidence are not proven beyond doubt, with a Sept. 1 hearing date guiding whether the case proceeds to trial.

DOJ Seeks Reinstatement of Charges Against Abrego Garcia — Aug 18, 2026The Department of Justice has appealed to the Sixth Circuit to reinstate human smuggling and related charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing the indictment was based on legitimate evidence and not vindictive retaliation after his challenge to a wrongful deportation. The filings come as a federal judge’s May dismissal is challenged and a separate deportation stay on provision to Liberia remains in limbo while the appeals proceed.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoTorino reach verbal agreement for Verona right-back Rafik Belghali in €7m dealFabrizio Romano reported that Torino have a verbal agreement to sign Algerian international Rafik Belghali as their new right-back from Hellas Verona. The deal is valued at €7 million plus a 10% sell-on clause. The post is trending due to Romano’s large following and reputation for reliable transfer news, interest from Algerian fans (noted by the 🇩🇿 flag), and typical end-of-window Serie A transfer buzz (high views ~485k shortly after posting).2,033 likes · 22m

Six Banks Reported Agreeing to $86.4M Bond Settlement — Aug 17, 2026Six major banks' Mexican banking affiliates agreed to an $86.4 million settlement to end an eight-year U.S. antitrust lawsuit alleging coordination to rig prices and allocations in Mexico's government bond market, with the preliminary filing in Manhattan pending judicial approval. When combined with earlier settlements by Barclays and JPMorgan Chase, the deal would total about $107.1 million, and the banks deny wrongdoing while investors—led by pension funds—cite evidence of trader communications showing price manipulation from 2006 to 2017.

QuizWhat's your money personality?Somewhere between spreadsheet monk and payday comet. Twelve questions to diagnose your financial alter ego.3 min · today's quiz

NBA Sponsorship Probe Widens — Aug 17, 2026The NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, and the probe is now centered on whether introducing Leonard to sponsors violated salary-cap rules or constituted a failure to supervise, with negotiations ongoing to resolve the matter. The investigation has left Leonard’s agreed-upon trade to the Raptors on hold as both sides work toward a resolution, while Clippers defend that sponsor introductions are a normal practice.

NBA Probes Clippers Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Case — Aug 17, 2026The NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors as part of the salary-cap circumvention probe, and investigators are now evaluating whether introducing Leonard to sponsors violated league rules, with no penalties announced as the inquiry nears its conclusion.

Kentucky Woman Charged in WWII Memorial Vandalism — Aug 14, 2026Melissa L. Farris was arrested and charged in federal court with two felonies for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and is in custody. Some reports also raise questions about the strength of the evidence tying her to the act, including a judge scrutinizing the identifying materials.

National Mall grass damaged; Trump blames vandals — Aug 17, 2026President Donald Trump claimed vandals damaged the National Mall grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos and official records show the brown patches align with the footprint of the stage and seating built for his July 4 celebration. The episodes mirror prior unverified vandalism claims and prompted continued partisan sparring over the evidence and narrative, with Trump urging critics to “go back to Law School.”

On X · @FabrizioRomanoJuventus agree loan deal with obligation option for Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr in €30m packageJuventus have agreed terms with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Senegal international Pape Matar Sarr on an initial loan with a buy option that becomes mandatory under certain conditions, totaling a €30m package. Sarr pushed for the move to Turin and the deal is done.5,991 likes · 23m

Australia's mushroom killer appeals conviction in triple-murder case — Aug 17, 2026Australian woman Erin Patterson, convicted of a triple murder involving a death-cap mushroom–laced beef Wellington, will appeal her conviction while prosecutors push for a longer sentence; two-day Court of Appeal proceedings in Melbourne will consider grounds of alleged miscarriages of justice and seek a stiffer penalty, with Patterson watching by live video from prison. The case centers on contested evidence and a sequestered jury, as both sides file appeals over trial rulings and the 33-year non-parole term.

D.C. Safety Program Shows Continued Crime Reductions — Aug 10, 2026The White House says that more than 16,000 arrests have been made in Washington, D.C. since the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force launched on Aug. 11, 2025, including 35 homicide suspects, over 100 gang members, 3,200+ narcotics arrests, and about 2,000 illegal firearms seized, with 25 missing children located. President Trump declared a crime emergency and mobilized National Guard forces to support what officials call the largest, most aggressive federal-city collaboration to curb crime in the capital, and a year later the administration touts the results as evidence of a successful crackdown.

Joyner Trial Nears End After Hidden Evidence Discovered — Aug 10, 2026During deliberations in Shamell Naquan Joyner's federal trial, jurors found a Chinese yuan note and a white powdery substance hidden in clothing, items not previously identified as evidence, prompting questions about how evidence was handled. Judge Rudolph Contreras barred the discoveries from influencing the verdict, and the trial concluded with Joyner being found guilty on multiple armed robbery charges and facing a lengthy prison sentence.

Sleep program boosts college grades, meets seven-hour targetHealth — Aug 9, 2026A set of field experiments with 1,149 college students found that nudging students to sleep seven hours on weeknights—via Fitbit monitoring, personalized reminders, and small financial incentives—not only increases sleep but also causally improves grades, with benefits carrying into the next semester, a result described as the first real-world evidence of sleep directly boosting academic performance in the Journal of Political Economy. Led by health economist Osea Giuntella, the study addresses prior correlational findings and suggests universities can boost performance with simple, low-cost sleep interventions.

Dad Accused of Killing 9-Year-Old Daughter Left Behind Chilling Custody Notes, Prosecutors SayReporting — Jul 31, 2026Luciano Frattolin allegedly left behind handwritten notes outlining plans to regain custody of his 9-year-old daughter before she was found dead, according to evidence presented Thursday during his murder trial…

On X · @FabrizioRomanoOllie Watkins Al Hilal Transfer ReactionsThe post confirms Ollie Watkins' move to Al Hilal with a photo. Reactions are predominantly critical of the move as prioritizing money over European legacy, with limited support for the player cashing in.4,050 likes · 51m