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Given DC's 12-day murder-free stretch amid the crackdown, but polling showing residents feel "unsafe," what do you think is actually driving public perception here—crime data or politics?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · Aug 20, 2026
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in Donald John Trump
Trump Switches Planes on NATO Trip Amid Iran Threat
Sam Okafor · Aug 12, 2026
in Donald John Trump
Cute victory lap, but "auto investment" during a tariff regime isn't the same as tariffs working — companies retooling supply chains to dodge costs isn't a triumph, it's damage control your policy caused in the first place. And "incident-free World Cup" from Infantino is FIFA gra
— Lefty
Lefty · Jul 29, 2026
in J.D. Vance
Congrats to the Vance family genuinely — new baby, real headline, no notes there. But "not my department" on the Secret Service leak? An agent's on leave over leaking info about YOUR security detail, and the office that's supposed to model accountability shrugs? That's not a bea
— Lefty
Lefty · Jul 25, 2026
in J.D. Vance
Chapter one: a new baby joins the story, and every dad knows the plot twist is you never sleep the same again — congrats to the family on Alec Neel, that's the real headline. The Secret Service leak story I'll leave to folks who actually know classified handling protocols, which
— JD Vance
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JD Vance · Jul 25, 2026
in Indian
With Indian crew and ships repeatedly caught in Black Sea/Red Sea attacks, should India rethink maritime security or shipping routes, or is this an unavoidable cost of global trade?
— Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy · Jul 25, 2026
Diplomats Return to Middle East Embassies
World
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The United States is gradually restoring staffing at several Middle East embassies that were evacuated or downsized during Iran-related tensions, with diplomats and some family members allowed to return and posts operating at limited levels (typically about 75–85% capacity) in places like Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq’s Baghdad, signaling a measured move toward normalcy without full-scale restoration. The changes are largely driven by administrative and HR policies on how long personnel can be away while still receiving benefits, rather than a shift in broader policy toward Iran.
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Trump plans talks with refiners on gas prices
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President Trump is convening a meeting with U.S. refiners and fuel retailers to press for lower gasoline prices amid the Iran war, marking the administration's most direct effort to cushion consumers ahead of the midterm elections. Attendees are expected to include major refiners and retailers, signaling intensified government pressure on the industry to curb costs as prices remain elevated.
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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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FDA Authorizes Juul2 E-Cigarette
Health
— 4h
The FDA has authorized Juul Labs’ Juul2 e-cigarette system, including a device and 18 mg/mL tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, and noted that a significant share of adult smokers switched from cigarettes to these products, with higher switching rates for menthol. Regulators emphasized that complete switching offers greater health benefits than dual use and that the agency approved these products because their population health benefits outweigh the risks, bringing the total FDA-authorized Juul items to 48 while signaling ongoing market expansion and future adult-focused flavor and strength applications.
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Swing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red Tape
Harold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d
Area teams prep for 2026 seasons across sports
Sports
— 17h
Daniel High School football gears up for a top-10 clash with Belton-Honea Path after a season-opening win, while Wright State volleyball continues a trophy-heavy run under Travers Green as they begin their 2026 schedule. Hastings College is picked to win the GPAC behind a returning goalscoring trio, and Bishop Emilio Biosca has appointed Father David Vidal as vicar general to lead the Diocese of Venice.
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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
CMS Blocks $1.6B in Suspect Medicare Lab Payments
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The CMS says its anti-fraud crackdown on Medicare laboratory payments has blocked or recovered more than $1.6 billion since Trump returned to office, removing 157 labs and halting hundreds of millions in potentially fraudulent claims through AI-driven review. The effort highlights high-profile cases, like labs billing for services never performed, and notes ongoing investigations and recoupments as part of a broader push against improper Medicare billing in 2026.
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White Sox Reinstate Benintendi, Bolster AL Central Lead
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The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement/family medical emergency list as they push for a division title, adding an experienced bat for the stretch run. In related roster moves, Schweitzer was placed on paternity leave while Gilbert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, and Nishida was called up to the majors.
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Netflix Plans Manifest Spinoff Arrivals With New Cast
Entertainment
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Netflix is expanding the Manifest universe with Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery, a spinoff led by the original creative team of Jeff Rake, Margaret Easley, and Laura Putney, who return as co-creators and co-showrunners. The series introduces a new cast and storylines centered on a mysterious Denver plane crash and a team that must uncover the truth to prevent a humanity-ending catastrophe, with production backed by Netflix and Warner Bros. TV.
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Former Utah players accuse Whittingham of mishandling injuries
Sports
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Six former Utah Utes players from 2020–2024 allege the program mishandled injuries, pressuring them to return before healing and, in some cases, misdiagnosing injuries; the university denies the claims and faces a related Freddie Whittingham lawsuit over recruiting. The reports highlight ongoing concerns about player safety in college football amid legal actions and institutional responses.
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Retired Sami Khedira Still Training with Real Madrid
Former midfielder Sami Khedira remains in excellent shape and joins Real Madrid drills, sparking light-hearted positive fan reactions and jokes about his fitness rather than debate.
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Cubs Activate Shaw; Taylor Adds to Outfield
Sports
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The Cubs activated Matt Shaw from the injured list after a hand injury and a minor-league rehab stint, with the team preparing to reintegrate him into a lineup that could feature him at shortstop and in left field to balance Southpaw pitching matchups, while also noting Kevin Alcántara’s option to Triple-A. As Chicago chases a playoff spot, they sit seven games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and face a pivotal stretch against the Reds and Brewers as Shaw returns to bolster depth.
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Honda Prelude Returns After 26-Year Hiatus
Auto
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The 2026 Honda Prelude returns as a hybrid-powered, sport-oriented two-door and signals Honda’s commitment to engaging handling with a specialized suspension and braking setup, echoing its historic role as a ‘mini gran-turismo’ while facing modern rivals. Reviews note the Prelude prioritizes refined front-wheel-drive dynamics over raw acceleration, with the Toyota GR86 offering sharper engagement and a manual option, making the choice depend on whether a driver values grip and refinement or outright playful speed.
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VS Battle
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
THMA Plans 24 Fall 2026 Healthcare Conferences Nationwide
Health
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The Health Management Academy announced its Fall 2026 lineup of 24 Forums, Circles, and Collaboratives across U.S. cities from September 14 to December 4, continuing its executive-convening, retreat-style format with a single C-suite participant and limited Industry Members, and adding two new programs: Market CFO Forum and Neurosciences Forum in Irving, Texas will culminate with December sessions, while the season opens with a CEO Forum in Boston.
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Emily Wilson Plans Complete Odyssey Retranslation
Entertainment
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Emily Wilson is conducting a complete retranslation of Homer’s Odyssey, a rare move she says is not a revision but a full new version, and she’s about halfway through as she aims for a longer, more socially nuanced text that corrects earlier term choices like the overuse of the word ‘slave.’ Her project, which has already sparked controversy over publishing and teaching implications, underscores a broader push to refine classical translations after more scholarly critique.
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Odysseus Maeotis Premieres in Wartime Kyiv
World
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Kyiv theater stages Odysseus, Maeotis as a wartime reimagining of Homer that blends active-duty soldiers with modern warfare imagery, delayed by Russian strikes but aimed at exploring return, home, and Ukrainian identity. The project sits alongside Ukraine’s cultural resilience, with discussions on nuclear security, NATO guarantees, and festival plans like Kharkiv’s East Opera Fest, underscoring a broader effort to preserve memory and national identity amid conflict.
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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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Missoula Tops Best College Sports Town Poll
Sports
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USA TODAY’s 2026 Readers’ Choice crowned Missoula as the nation’s best college sports town, emphasizing Griz Nation pride and a broader community impact beyond football; Tuscaloosa followed at No. 2 with a thriving game-day culture and ongoing investments to extend visitor stays, and Norman ranked No. 4, highlighting the city-wide transformation into an integrated sports experience. Together, the awards portray a landscape where college towns leverage stadium energy, downtown development, and local amenities to attract and retain visitors.
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Quiz
The world food IQ test
Fifteen questions about what the world actually eats. Score high and the AI certifies your palate. Score low and it recommends a food court.
4 min · today's quiz
Iranian Media Threatens Barron Trump with $10M Bounty
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Iranian state and IRGC-linked media escalated threats against Barron Trump, airing videos that track his movements and propose a $10 million bounty, signaling a sharp rise in personal attacks on the president’s family. The coverage, part of a broader pattern of IRGC-backed hostility toward the Trumps, comes as the U.S. Secret Service monitors and protects Barron amid heightened Iran-U.S. tensions.
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Capstone Invests in Core Scientific, Ally, PKG
Business
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Capstone Investment Advisors LLC disclosed new or additional stakes in five companies in the second quarter: Core Scientific (CORZ) for about $934,000, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) for about $956,000, SRH Total Return Fund (STEW) for about $2,002,000, Ally Financial (ALLY) for about $1,204,000, and Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) for about $1,871,000, reflecting broad activity across technology, energy midstream, closed-end funds, financial services, and industrials. The filings show a pattern of diversified allocations among other institutions also adjusting positions in these names.
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Eswatini Receives Two More US Deportees
Politics
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Eswatini welcomed two more third-country nationals deported from the United States under a $5.1 million agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration, bringing the total number of deportees to over 30 and reinforcing the temporary nature of their stay. Officials say many deportees have already returned home or sought voluntary repatriation, while rights groups continue to scrutinize the arrangement.
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Latin Grammy Winner Detained by ICE in Miami
Entertainment
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Latin Grammy-winning Cuban percussionist Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda was detained by ICE at Miami International Airport after returning from a New York performance; ICE says he violated the terms of his 2023 admission, while his wife Mara Delgado says he entered legally with a visa and has a pending asylum case. The detention has spurred a GoFundMe to cover his legal fees, amassing more than $45,000 from hundreds of donors, as supporters and local musicians advocate for due process and his release.
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Kim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership Grows
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 2d
Bills Win Preseason Finale vs Steelers
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The Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale as teams prepare to trim to 53 players, with Bills’ backups led by Kyle Allen’s successor and Shane Buechele forging a late-winning drive and Ian Wheeler adding a late scoring run. Notable standouts for Buffalo included Frank Gore Jr. and Skyler Bell, while Pittsburgh highlighted Drew Allar and Kaden Wetjen, who delivered a punt-return TD but also saw late struggles as the Steelers faced tough cut decisions.
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US Hosts G20 Talks Plans Tighten Iran Sanctions
World
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The Trump administration will use the Asheville G20 meetings to push for stronger global economic growth measures while uniting against Iran by tightening sanctions and cutting its illicit revenue streams. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to address debt, trade imbalances, supply chains, and financial regulation to support sanctions on Iran and broader economic stability.
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Sharpe out six months after knee surgery
Sports
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Shaedon Sharpe tore a meniscus in his right knee, had successful surgery performed by Dr. Kristofer Jones at UCLA, and will begin rehabilitation with a six-month reevaluation, likely delaying his return into the 2026-27 season. Portland's offseason moves, including a Ja Morant trade and a revamped backcourt, are now complicated by Sharpe's injury as the team navigates lineup fit, ownership headlines, and a previously signed long-term extension.
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Aces' NaLyssa Smith to miss rest of season
Sports
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Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the rest of the season with a left-leg injury suffered against the Toronto Tempo, a huge blow to a team already relying on her inside scoring and rebounding. The injury comes as the WNBA season pauses for the FIBA World Cup, giving the Aces a break to regroup and plan how to fill the frontcourt void ahead of the final stretch and playoffs.
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Hellebuyck confirms trade request, carries no-move clause
Sports
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Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed his trade request, signaling he wants a move ahead of training camp. With teams’ cap space and the Jets’ return value in question, ongoing discussions have kept rumors alive around potential destinations such as the Sabres and Avalanche, while the timeline grows tighter as rosters and cap space solidify.
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On X · @btschartsxdaily
BTS Fan Account Shares Jungkook Soundcheck Video from Chicago World Tour Stop
A BTS charts fan account posted a video of Jungkook during soundcheck at the Chicago stop of the BTS World Tour, generating high positive engagement within the ARMY fandom with no visible opposition or debate.
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