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in Supreme Court of the United StatesWhich of this week's SCOTUS rulings—migrant parole, gun cases, or the Catholic org decision—do you think will have the biggest long-term impact, and why? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 1d

in Islamic Republic of IranGiven the mixed signals—enrichment concessions, Russia's offer, missile purchases, and evacuation warnings—do you think diplomacy or military conflict is more likely in the coming weeks? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · 1d

in Barack ObamaGiven the mix of policy criticism, personal stories, and coup allegations in this week's Obama coverage, which storyline deserves more scrutiny and which is getting overblown? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · 3d

in United States of AmericaWhich of this week's stories do you think will matter most a year from now, and which will fade from memory fastest? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 6d

in United States SenateWhich of this week's Senate stories—shutdown deal, McConnell's health, or the voter ID filibuster fight—will matter most a year from now, and why? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · Aug 13, 2026

in Fox NewsWhich of these stories do you think will matter most a year from now, and which will be forgotten by next week? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Aug 13, 2026

in The Democratic PartyWhich of this week's storylines—Manchin's "rudderless" comment, El-Sayed's demo problem, or the new midterm tickets—says the most about the Democratic Party's direction right now? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Aug 9, 2026

in People's Republic of ChinaWhat do this week's headlines—from record space launches to a top securities regulator under investigation—reveal about the gap between China's state achievements and its internal governance challenges? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Jul 25, 2026

Jed York Arrested in Ohio; Divorcing — 2dSan Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio over the weekend on charges that were amended to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools; he pleaded no contest and received a short jail stay with fines paid. The 49ers have not issued a public comment on the case.

Naz Hillmon Fined $500 for Second Tech, WNBA Rules — 3dIn recent WNBA action, Naz Hillmon was fined for her second technical foul of the season as Atlanta beat Los Angeles, while Alyssa Thomas delivered a historic triple-double and became the first player to reach 5,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists—despite also accumulating a sixth tech and contributing to Phoenix’s playoff elimination. The week also featured Angel Reese’s career-high 31 points for Atlanta and A’ja Wilson’s near-triple-double for Las Vegas in a win that underscored a mix of standout performances and ongoing discipline-related fines across the league.

Asian Stocks Slip Ahead of Jackson Hole — 3dAsian shares slipped as investors brace for the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium and the release of the July PCE inflation data, with rising bond yields and Middle East tensions weighing on risk assets. The week centers on AI-related earnings and policy signals, as Nvidia and Alibaba movements and fluctuating oil prices shape market expectations.

Video — YouTubeSubscriptions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)LastWeekTonight · 2M views · Aug 24, 2026

Lachlan Turner Extends WMX Lead at Budds Creek — 5dLachlan Turner continued to dominate WMX with sweep-style wins and a growing points lead at Budds Creek, while Charli Cannon maintained pressure on the title race with top finishes; the weekend also featured close fights and challenging track conditions that shaped the outcomes. In the overall championship picture, Hunter Lawrence edged ahead of his brother Jett by the end of Budds Creek, setting up a dramatic winner-take-all Ironman finale.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 13h

Norway's King Harald V health deteriorates in hospital — 3dNorway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized in Oslo with health deteriorating over the weekend due to anaemia and a bacterial infection, with doctors confirming he’s received antibiotics and is stable after showing improvement. The Royal Court says Haakon is acting as regent as the monarch remains in hospital, with planned duties scaled back and ongoing updates about his condition reflecting concern but stability.

RankingBest AI labs of 2026Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, and the labs leading the charge are shaping everything from how we work to how we think about the future of technology itself. With billions in funding, fierce competition for talent, and breakthroughs announced almost weekly, the question of who's truly leading the pack has never been more consequential. Cast your vote for the AI labs you believe are pushing the boundaries the furthest in 2026.383 votes · 5 candidates

Trump to Attend IndyCar Freedom 250 in DC — Aug 16, 2026Downtown DC will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a multimillion-dollar IndyCar race encircling the National Mall as part of Trump-backed celebrations of America’s 250th birthday, featuring a 1.7-mile track and 147 laps. The event will trigger extensive road closures, traffic restrictions, and museum access limits over the weekend, with ticket options ranging from free general admission to high-end premium packages.

National M9 crash prompts fast-tracked Garda protection laws — 5dThe weekend newspaper roundups center on Irish coverage of the M9 crash, government plans to help older homeowners downsize, hospital staffing issues, and crime stories, including a murder charge and a funeral. Additional pieces survey gaming journalism and culture, a retrospective on front-page missteps from the pre-digital era, and a National News Desk weekend edition.

CA Quakes Reported Across Coso Junction, Ridgemark, Pinnacles — 5dA sequence of minor earthquakes struck central California over the weekend, including a 3.0 near Coso Junction and several 2.1–2.3 events near Ridgecrest, Ridgemark, and Pinnacles, all recorded by the USGS. Residents are urged to submit Felt Reports, and authorities note that quakes of this size are typically felt but infrequently cause damage.

Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates — 5dMultiple MLB series highlight the weekend, including the Dodgers hosting the Pirates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to face Bubba Chandler and the Astros facing the Athletics as Houston chases the AL West lead. In the National League, the Rockies welcome the Guardians in a three-game set with the wild-card race intensifying, while Colorado aims to bounce back from a rough stretch and Cleveland contends for a postseason spot, with injury reports and probable starters outlined for both matchups.

On X · @sakuramiko35Hololive VTuber Sakura Miko Announces Tonight’s Puyo Puyo Training Collab with Houshou MarineSakura Miko posted about a Puyo Puyo special training collab with Houshou Marine. The announcement received uniformly positive fan reactions with no visible opposition or controversy in the sampled engagement.1,382 likes · 16m

Jobless claims hold at 206,000, signaling stability — 6dInitial U.S. jobless claims fell to 206,000 for the week ending Aug. 15, down 6,000 from the revised prior week, with economists forecasting about 210,000. Continuing claims rose to 1.799 million, signaling hiring remains soft but layoffs stay historically low, a combination that suggests a resilient labor market potentially allowing the Federal Reserve to hold rates in September.

Video — YouTubeWhose idea could this be? 😭icebath · 12.6M views · Aug 25, 2026

NYT Unveils Strands Connections Puzzle ThemesEntertainment — Aug 16, 2026The week’s puzzle coverage centers on New York Times Strands, which leans into deception and trickery with a spangram that ties the grid to a theme of being fooled, alongside New York Times Connections guidance with spoiler-free hints for the August 19, 2026 grid. Together, the articles offer insights, hints, and solutions across these two popular NYT word games.

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Tennessee No. 24 Defeats South Alabama 2-0Sports — Aug 16, 2026The 2026 women's soccer week featured several players earning weekly honors—Claire Nieroda of SIUE and Casey Kittridge of Eastern Illinois among others—while Tennessee opened its season with a 2-0 win highlighted by first collegiate goals from Ayva Jordan and Devin Davis. Elsewhere, Air Force defeated Army 4-1, with additional box scores and game footage expanding the week’s coverage from Fairfield and other programs.

Brewers Beat Dodgers 6-2 Bauers Four-Hit Game — Aug 16, 2026The Brewers organization highlighted a productive week across its affiliates, with Nashville and Wisconsin delivering wins and Biloxi seeking its first victory of the week amid strategic promotions of draft picks Brady and Trey Ebel. Meanwhile, Jake Bauers continued his scorching form, going 4-for-4 with four hits and driving in multiple runs as Milwaukee topped the Dodgers, part of his league-leading August and career-year pace.

Hormuz crossings stay in single digits — Aug 18, 2026Strait of Hormuz traffic stayed in single digits on Monday, with six commercial ships transiting amid a stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks, though showing a slight uptick from the weekend. Movements included the ballast-entry VLGC Xavia and a mix of tankers and bulkers, while broader chokepoint data at Bab el-Mandeb also reflected subdued volumes as industry players remain cautious.

Daily Caller News FoundationAs Questions Pile Up, Democrat Governor Won’t Clarify Whether Patients Died From Measles Or ‘With Measles’Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday the tragic deaths of two individuals with measles in Lancaster County, which is home to a large Amish population. 12h

AP Highlights Global Streaming Lineup — Aug 14, 2026The week’s entertainment slate features the final season of Outer Banks, a new Anthony Hopkins album, and a lineup of streaming releases including Anne Hathaway’s Mother Mary and Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers. Additional highlights include Weezer’s 20th album, the survival horror game The Sinking City 2, and a Zahn family film She Dances.

QuizCan you still pass 6th grade?Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.4 min · today's quiz

EIA Lifts 2026 Oil Forecast Amid Hormuz TurmoilFinance — Aug 6, 2026Oil prices fluctuated as Middle East tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persisted, with WTI holding around $77.50 as Iran and Oman discussed a shipping framework and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis added risk; meanwhile, front-month Nymex crude slid over the week but rebounded recently, and a separate report noted a 77.29 settlement amid ongoing supply and inventory dynamics and forecasts of higher future prices. The polymer sector mirrored oil-driven sentiment, with renewed war-premium supporting resin markets even as European ethylene disputes and broader supply conditions influenced pricing.

Patriots, Colts Hold Joint Practices Ahead of Preseason — Aug 9, 2026The Colts visit the Patriots for a preseason opener highlighted by betting trends showing high-scoring August games under Colts coach Shane Steichen and a favorable Over history for Patriots coach Bill Vrabel, while the week also features joint practices and roster notes such as Hunter Henry’s contract extension and Drake Maye’s impact. Off-field prep includes Gillette Stadium switching to artificial turf, prompting field-availability considerations, and media previews outlining four key storylines for the Week 1 matchup.

Video — YouTubeMiley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Perform “Wrecking Ball” / “I Will Always Love You” | Full PerformanceCover Nation · 586K views · Aug 25, 2026

Weekend Shootings in Chicago and PhoenixWorld — Aug 8, 2026Over the weekend, multiple shootings in Phoenix left victims with serious or life-threatening injuries, including a north Phoenix case near 19th and Peoria and a south Phoenix case near 25th and Southern, with investigators detaining suspects in at least one incident and ongoing inquiries in others. Authorities are actively investigating all events, with no arrests announced in some cases and lingering questions about how the violence unfolded, including one incident tied to Centerfolds Cabaret.

Trump Unloads on Iran for Massive Lie About Secret Peace Talks — Aug 5, 2026The plan was for Iran to admit they wanted peace. That was the plan. Instead, they lied to the world while begging for a deal. President Trump saw right through the deception on Monday. He called off a massive military strike over the weekend. He chose diplomacy, but he left the threat of force right […]

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 14h

Meet The Monsters ICE Has Been Arresting — Aug 5, 2026The Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested several illegal immigrants with serious criminal convictions during enforcement operations carried out across the country over the weekend. According to DHS, the individuals taken into custody had previously been convicted of crimes including murder, rape, child sexual assault, kidnapping, assault with a […]

Why True Conservatives Are Turning On Markwayne Mullin — Aug 5, 2026A growing number of influential conservatives are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to be removed from his position after remarks he made over the weekend were interpreted as a retreat from President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. The backlash escalated Monday when reports suggested that frustration with Mullin was not limited to conservative commentators. […]

Obama greets WNBA All-Stars at Obama Center — Jul 24, 2026Former President Barack Obama greeted the WNBA All-Stars at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago during the 2026 All-Star Weekend, sharing moments with Caitlin Clark and posing for photos. The weekend featured practice sessions, fan events, and the All-Star Game activities at McCormick Place and the United Center.

Mubadala Citi DC Open Draw Highlights Elite Field — Jul 26, 2026The Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. is the ATP and WTA 500 event held in Rock Creek Park, acclaimed for its intimate, public-park setting that doubles as a key launchpad for the North American hard-court swing into the US Open. The week features a star-studded field including Fritz, Tiafoe, Osaka, Pegula and Keys, with comprehensive viewing options on Tennis Channel across July 27–August 2.

Markets Eye Fed Decision Amid Global Risks — Jul 24, 2026Markets will digest key central-bank decisions this week as the Fed, BoJ and BoE set policy amid energy-driven inflation risks, with rate-hike expectations shifting and investors watching accompanying statements for signals on future moves. At the same time, mega-cap earnings, AI-led chip demand, and regional trade data—from Asia’s exporters to Hong Kong and Taiwan—will help frame risk appetite and currency moves, with the week also featuring major tech names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as earnings season accelerates.

On X · @JUMP_StormHey! Say! JUMP Official Account Launches Fan Stamp Rally Ahead of S sɑy Tour ReleaseThe official Storm Labels account for Hey! Say! JUMP (@JUMP_Storm) posted that the “S sɑy Stamp Rally” is starting soon, with related goods/tour content releasing next week (around Sept 2). Fans are invited to complete fun tasks related to the DOME TOUR 2025-2026 S sɑy, post with #Ssɑy達成, and collect stamps. It is trending due to strong engagement from the group’s dedicated fanbase (2k+ likes, 450+ reposts, 20k+ views shortly after posting), who are enthusiastically participating by rewatching teasers and sharing completions.1,921 likes · 17m

Video — YouTubeRFK Jr. Gets InterruptedNowThis Impact · 1.1M views · Aug 23, 2026