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Marlins Rally Past Nationals; Crews Walk-Off Later
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Dylan Crews delivered his first major league walk-off, a 10th-inning RBI single that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins, marking the Nationals’ first walk-off win of the season as well as a three-game win streak. The win came despite Cade Cavalli leaving after four innings with calf discomfort, with Orlando Ribalta earning the victory and Washington extending its hot run.
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Nationals Marlins clash in four-game series
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The Washington Nationals snapped a modest winning streak by beating the Miami Marlins to salvage a four-game series and keep playoff-hope vibes alive, led by Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Brady House. Jackson Kent earned his first MLB win as the rotation stabilizes, though a potential Cavalli injury adds a caveat to the pitching outlook.
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M23 Counteroffensive Expands in South Kivu
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— 2d
M23 rebels mounted a counteroffensive in Kalehe, reversing recent army gains and intensifying fighting in the eastern DRC. President Félix Tshisekedi ruled out M23 participation in the national dialogue, reaffirming the Washington peace framework and the Doha process as the path for reintegration for individuals who renounce violence.
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Sparks Hold Off Mystics 88-82
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— 2d
The Los Angeles Sparks rallied to an 88-82 win over the Washington Mystics, with Nneka Ogwumike scoring 24 and Rae Burrell delivering 12 of her 15 in the fourth quarter. The result highlights the contrast of the Mystics pursuing a playoff push while the struggling Sparks, who traded away Kelsey Plum, continue to navigate a difficult season despite standout performances from Burrell and Sonia Citron.
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Community Reaction to NIKKE Great Villain Union Event
Overwhelmingly positive fan hype for the limited-time NIKKE event featuring powered-up Drake and the New Villain Union, with no meaningful opposition or controversy in reactions.
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Ravens Rout Commanders to cap preseason; Pinter out
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The Baltimore Ravens crushed the Washington Commanders 41-3 to close the preseason, showcasing dominant defense, a productive offense with three quarterbacks contributing, and strong performances from Huntley, Fagnano, and Wester. While the defense stifled Washington and Baltimore finished undefeated in the preseason, kicker Tyler Loop had a shaky night and the team is weighing roster decisions, including whether Fagnano or another quarterback will remain on the 53-man squad.
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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
NPS backs Trump's 250-foot arch, reshaping DC sightlines
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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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Wings, Mystics Clinch WNBA Playoff Berths
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— Aug 24, 2026
The Dallas Wings, after a remarkable turnaround from last season, clinched a playoff berth and sit in an 8th-place seeding position that could set up a first-round matchup with the top seed. The Washington Mystics secured their first playoff appearance since 2023 under coach Sydney Johnson, led by Shakira Austin’s 31 points and clutch performances, as the league moves toward seven of eight postseason spots being clinched.
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Rockies end skid with 3-1 win over Nationals
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Hunter Goodman returned from a shoulder injury to homer in a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals, snapping a seven-game skid and highlighting a 35-homer season. Rookie Mason Adams contributed a quality start in his big-league debut, with Mark Manfredi earning the win and Jordan Romano closing out the save as Colorado benefited from a late scoring sequence on a wild pitch.
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Arbitrator Orders Attiah Reinstatement at Post
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A private arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah and pay back wages, ruling the firing over her Bluesky posts about Charlie Kirk lacked good and sufficient cause and violated the labor agreement. Attiah framed her comments as part of her job and freedom of expression, and the decision signals ongoing scrutiny of how media outlets handle social media conduct.
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The Pulse
Trump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More Could 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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Commanders cut veteran safety Will Harris, reshaping secondary
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The Washington Commanders released veteran safety Will Harris after one season and also cut Malik Spencer, while reallocating depth at linebacker and safety by signing Boogie Basham and safeties Joshuah Bledsoe and Quindell Johnson, with Drake Jackson placed on injured reserve. The roster reshaping comes as the team seeks added depth and finalizes its 53-man mix ahead of final cuts, following public remarks from coaches about ongoing competition and performance in camp.
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Rockies' record ninth straight home loss at Coors Field
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— Aug 23, 2026
Colorado Rockies endured a painful stretch, including a 13-3 loss to the Washington Nationals and a 7-2 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians, while also extending a historic nine-game home skid at Coors Field—the longest such streak in the franchise’s history—spanning three straight home series and coinciding with Larry Walker’s statue ceremony. The tougher run at home comes amid a broader slide that has left Colorado mired in a season of record losses at Coors Field.
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VS Battle
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side
Trump Flags Off Freedom 250 Grand Prix
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— Aug 21, 2026
President Donald Trump, in his capacity as current president, will wave the green flag to start the Washington Grand Prix IndyCar race and will complete a parade lap in the presidential limousine as part of a nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary, while drivers and teams participate in White House and Capitol events that underscore the spectacle and diplomacy surrounding the event.
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DeGrom Reaches 2,000th Strikeout, Second-Fastest
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— Aug 20, 2026
Jacob deGrom is set to become the second-fastest pitcher ever to reach 2,000 career strikeouts as he starts for the Texas Rangers against the Washington Nationals, carrying 1,998 K’s and dealing with recent triceps fatigue. At 38, he would join Randy Johnson as the fastest to 2,000 in terms of games and would be the ninth active player and 94th all-time to reach the milestone, with projections and recent updates underscoring a careful but confident return from injury-prone years.
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Miller Signs with Cowboys on One-Year Deal
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— Aug 17, 2026
Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys, adding an eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher with 138.5 career sacks to bolster their defense after a 2025 season with the Washington Commanders in which he posted nine sacks. The 37-year-old veteran, who has won Super Bowls with the Broncos and Rams, is expected to bring veteran leadership and situational pass-rushing value to Dallas as part of a reshaped defense.
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Stray Kids Opens Ticket Sales for Singapore ‘RUN IT’ World Tour Dates
The official Stray Kids account announced tickets for the RUN IT SINGAPORE tour dates are on sale via Ticketmaster, with presales and general sale dates. High fan engagement with excitement over seats but some FOMO and complaints from other regions.
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Commanders top Dolphins 20-7 in preseason opener
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— Aug 15, 2026
In the Washington Commanders' preseason opener, they defeated the Miami Dolphins 20-7 as Kaytron Allen and rookie Robert Henry Jr. stood out, while Marcus Mariota left the game with a leg injury. Dolphins QB Malik Willis showed promise with an impressive opening drive, and Washington got contributions from Sam Hartman and various rookies as Mariota's status remained unclear.
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What's your money personality?
Somewhere between spreadsheet monk and payday comet. Twelve questions to diagnose your financial alter ego.
3 min · today's quiz
Commanders reportedly release Moody as Stevens wins starter
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— Aug 17, 2026
The Washington Commanders released kicker Jake Moody after a training-camp competition, designating undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as the team's kicking option for now. Stevens, who set Iowa records for field goals, will handle kicking duties going forward as Moody seeks opportunities elsewhere.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia mark peace progress on Washington summit anniversary
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— Aug 8, 2026
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyanmark the first anniversary of the Washington Peace Summit by reaffirming progress in normalizing relations, highlighting growing trade and the transit of goods, including Azerbaijani oil products to Armenia, facilitated by the TRIPP framework. They credit the United States, led by President Donald Trump, for advancing the peace process, while noting the initialed peace text has not yet been signed and border delimitation remains unfinished, with continued efforts to secure lasting regional stability and connectivity.
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Nationals Sweep Reds; Burns Ends 12-Game Win Streak
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— Aug 8, 2026
The Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 to snap Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, with Andrés Chaparro driving in three runs and Abimelec Ortiz adding two RBIs. Burns labored, surrendering five earned runs over 5 1/3 innings, while Washington capitalized on a decisive sixth inning and added insurance in the eighth.
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Trump Responds To Report About Hegseth
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— Aug 7, 2026
The most surprising detail here is that the White House says a huge fight at Camp David literally never happened. That is the exact phrase Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt used on Thursday. She was there, she says, and the angry scene the paper described was pure make-believe. Yet the Washington Post claimed President Trump boiled […]
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On X · @elonmusk
Elon Musk Celebrates Falcon Heavy Dual Booster Landing as Human-Made Feat
The post celebrates the successful simultaneous landing of Falcon Heavy side boosters, framing it as a human achievement. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive and celebratory, with fans and enthusiasts praising the engineering and SpaceX progress; opposition is minimal and mostly scattered snark.
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Scarborough on Hegseth: ‘He Needs to Go’
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— Aug 6, 2026
Joe Scarborough used four words regarding War Secretary Pete Hegseth — “He needs to go.” Scarborough, host of “Morning Joe,” took to X to voice his opinion about the Washington Post report about President Donald Trump…
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Fetterman Explains Flip on Filibuster
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— Jul 28, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) once thought the filibuster was a bad idea. Now, his opinion has changed. Fetterman penned an opinion piece Monday in the Washington Post where he explained his reversal of position…
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Sox Acquire Curtis Mead for Connelly Early
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— Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead in a Deadline-season swap, with Early headed to D.C. while Mead has been enjoying a career year for the Nationals, posting strong power and run production; reporters describe the move as addressing each team’s needs ahead of the deadline. The deal is corroborated by multiple outlets, noting Early’s 3.44 ERA over 17 starts and Mead’s .256/.351/.505 line with 17 home runs in 86 games this season.
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Abrams, Wood Spark Nationals in 5-3 Win Over Diamondbacks
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— Jul 24, 2026
CJ Abrams continued a hot stretch for the Washington Nationals, collecting multi-hit games, blasting his 25th homer, and driving in key runs as Washington beat Arizona to even the series and keep pace in the NL playoff race. Arizona, which still clings to a wild-card spot, set up a Sunday finale with rookie Kohl Drake facing Miles Mikolas after Abrams' performance helped sustain the Nationals’ momentum.
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49ers Aiyuk saga leaves team in limbo
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— Jul 24, 2026
George Kittle publicly defended the 49ers’ handling of Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute and social-media feud, saying the organization has tried to resolve it properly and that he knows more than he can share. Aiyuk remains under contract but is on the reserve/left squad list without pay after voiding guarantees from his 2024 extension amid rehab questions, while signaling a wish to join the Washington Commanders.
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On X · @elonmusk
Elon Musk Calls SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Photos "Stunningly Beautiful"
Elon Musk highlighted visually striking photos from the Falcon Heavy launch carrying NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The reaction is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory with no meaningful opposition.
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