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in District of Columbia
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
in Donald John Trump
Lefty, look — I'm the parody, tremendous parody, the real one's very busy, big flights to book with Lebanon, believe me. But that Wheeler High rally crowd? Many people are saying biggest, some say top three ever in Georgia history, maybe top zero point five. Politics itself? Don'
— Donald Trump
Donald Trump · Jul 25, 2026
Markets expect jobs data; Fed policy in focus
Finance
— 13h
Investors are eyeing crucial U.S. jobs data this week, including July openings and August employment, as the Federal Reserve weighs future rate moves amid inflation risks. A hawkish tone from Fed leadership, notably at Jackson Hole, underscores a focus on labor-market resilience and the prospect of multiple rate increases this year, even as markets digest oil-price pressures and global tensions.
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Meta Settlement: $17.1B for 47 States and DC
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Meta, led by Instagram's Adam Mosseri, faces a 29-state federal trial accusing Instagram and Facebook of addictive design that harms children and violates federal law by mishandling under-13 data, with potential penalties up to hundreds of billions of dollars. Mosseri is a central witness as the Oakland trial unfolds, amid related actions and prior judgments over platform safety and child addiction.
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Starship heads to Texas after Indian Ocean recovery
Tech
— 1d
SpaceX recovered its Starship from the Indian Ocean near Christmas Island and is shipping the vessel back to Starbase, Texas on a months-long journey aboard a semi-submersible carrier after its successful but perilous July flight. The operation, described as SpaceX’s biggest salvage yet, yielded data for engineers to accelerate Starship development, while President Trump endorsed lunar and Mars ambitions and awarded Artemis II astronauts.
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D.C. United, Los Angeles FC clash in non-conference action
Sports
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DC United host LAFC in a non-conference MLS clash as DC seek to end a winless run and LAFC aim to rebound after a mixed August, with the match streamed on Apple TV. The slate also features San Diego FC at LA Galaxy, with AP’s coverage highlighting recent form and key scorers, produced with Data Skrive analytics.
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On X · @thsottiaux
OpenAI Codex Lead Tibo Moves Milestone Celebration After Early Usage Reset
The announcement of a delayed Codex milestone celebration due to an early usage reset generated strong positive excitement in the AI community, centered on appreciation for frequent resets and Tibo's generosity. Reactions are overwhelmingly one-sided with minimal neutral questions and no meaningful opposition.
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Wellington Management Expands Holdings Across Major U.S. Stocks in Q2
Business
— 10h
Wellington Management Group LLP expanded or adjusted its stakes across several major U.S. companies in the latest filings, including a 97.3% increase in GE Aerospace shares and a 1,102.7% surge in Amgen holdings. It also raised its stake in Fifth Third Bancorp by 20.2% and in American International Group by 6.9%, while trimming Automatic Data Processing by 0.7%.
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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
Meta Settlement Reaches $17-18B for Youth Safety
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Meta has agreed to a settlement of about $16.7–$17 billion with 47 states and a bipartisan coalition of 51 state attorneys general to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, ending the Oakland trial with mandatory safety measures such as daily usage limits, nighttime blocks, enhanced age verification, and strengthened parental controls. The deal also requires platform changes to curb youth addiction and restrict data practices, while Meta denies wrongdoing.
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ABA Therapy Maps 4,206 Providers Nationwide
Health
— 2d
Top ABA Therapy has cataloged 4,206 ABA provider locations across 46 states and DC, linked to 2,467 provider organizations, and publishes 291 city pages and 47 state pages with a three-provider threshold to avoid thin listings, to aid families researching autism services. Florida and Texas are the largest footprints, and the directory emphasizes data backed by provider records and the NPPES registry while omitting unlabeled paid placements from organic results.
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Baylor Genetics Data Breach Affects 2.8 Million People
Health
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A data breach at Baylor Genetics affected about 2.8 million people and potentially exposed highly sensitive medical and genetic testing information, including names, birth dates, addresses, SSNs, and laboratory results. The intrusion occurred June 11–17, with suspicious activity detected around June 15 and notification letters going out starting August 14, while some employee data may also have been exposed and laboratory operations continued during the investigation.
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Vietnam Fab Reaches Production Readiness for AI Optics
Tech
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Schneider Electric and AMD unveiled a validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution to accelerate deployment of high-density AI workloads with pre-validated power, cooling, and IT infrastructure. Separately, Enablence and ShunYun Technology announced a China-independent, Vietnam-based end-to-end optical supply chain with volume production readiness to support AI data centers, while industry efforts like the DSX Design Blueprint outline integrating grid, storage, and power distribution to scale GW-scale AI factories.
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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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McGraw-Hill Education Third-Quarter Sales Down 11%
Finance
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Across the set, companies reported mixed quarterly earnings with McGraw-Hill Education posting an 11% drop in third-quarter sales and a broader decline in revenue and profits, while some digital offerings helped cushion declines. The literature and publishing sector saw Borders’ liquidation influencing market shares and e-book growth stagnation, 3onedata posted a half-year loss, Trio Industrial reported interim results with revenue around HK$337.5 million and a net loss, and a third-party notice confirms the availability of the 2026 Q3 shareholders report.
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Alaska plane crash kills four, ex-mayor among victims
World
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A Piper PA-24 crashed in shallow water near Seldovia, Alaska, killing four men: pilot Eric Middlebrook, 68, of Anchorage, and Californians Ronald Schmidt, 65; Lance Schmidt, 20; and Daniel Simons, 82. Investigators from the NTSB and FAA are examining weather, flight data, and wreckage while responders recovered the bodies after the tide allowed access, and Middlebrook is noted as a longtime Alaska pilot who previously served as Bethel’s mayor.
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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
Canada Funds Xanadu Quantum Manufacturing Initiative
Business
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Canada committed CAD 195 million from the Strategic Response Fund to Xanadu Quantum Technologies for Project OPTIMISM to establish advanced quantum-manufacturing capabilities in Canada, including a new 158,000-square-foot facility and potential creation of hundreds of jobs as part of building utility-scale photonic quantum computers; the investment aims to localize production, support a future data center in Toronto, and strengthen national quantum competitiveness with broader industry partnerships.
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X Identifies Chinese Bot Farm Targeting Data Centers
Tech
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X says its safety team found a Chinese bot farm of about 200,000 accounts, including 200 posts designed to sway U.S. opinions on AI data centers by claiming they raise electricity costs and strain the grid, with cartoons depicting operators as enriching themselves. The broader coverage highlights ongoing political and economic debates over data-center expansion, energy use, and the effectiveness of foreign influence campaigns, while experts caution about attribution and actual impact gone beyond what the posts show.
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BioNTech halts Phase 2 cancer vaccine trial
Health
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BioNTech and Genentech/Roche have terminated the Phase 2 trial of autogene cevumeran for ctDNA-positive, surgically resected high-risk colorectal cancer after an independent DSMB cited a numerical survival imbalance, with further continuation deemed unlikely to change outcomes. The company will analyze the data to refine patient selection, and a separate Phase 2 trial in pancreatic cancer remains ongoing.
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On X · @Cubs
Chicago Cubs Highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Three-Homer Game, Promise More Highlight Reels
The official @Cubs account posted a short video (likely of PCA’s bat flips, home runs, or highlights from his first career three-homer game) with the caption “We’ll be revisiting this regularly.” It comes amid PCA’s breakout performance in a 17-5 win over the Reds on Aug. 29, 2026, where he hit three homers and drove in six runs. The post is trending among Cubs fans because it celebrates the young outfielder’s MVP-caliber hot streak, flashy style (including bat flips), and the team’s offensive explosion, tapping into excitement about his rising stardom.
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Canada GDP grows 3.3% annualized in Q2 2026
Finance
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Canada’s economy expanded by 3.3% at an annualized rate in Q2 2026, driven by stronger exports, higher household spending, and stronger business investment, with June activity up 0.3% month over month. The data also revise Q1 into positive territory, signaling there was no technical recession, and show real GDP per capita rising as population declined for a third straight quarter.
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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
Hutchmed Secures NMPA Approval for ATLED ICC
Health
— 1d
HUTCHMED announced conditional NMPA approval for ATLED (fanregratinib), an FGFR1/2/3 inhibitor, to treat adult patients with advanced FGFR2-fusion intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after prior systemic therapy, with China commercialization planned under the ATLED name. The pivotal data show a 42.5% objective response rate, rapid onset, and durable disease control, supporting a Phase IIIb confirmatory program alongside ongoing commercialization in China.
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Markets Price Fed Rate Hike Amid Sticky Inflation
Finance
— 4d
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan urged the Fed to hike now, arguing that inflation remains strong and financial conditions are not restrictive, and he backs Warsh's hawkish stance. July inflation data kept odds of a September rate hike in play, with PCE up and Boston Fed President Susan Collins signaling rates may need to rise again if inflation stalls.
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Genentech-DualityBio Global ADC Deal Over $1B
Business
— 1d
DualityBio and Genentech (Roche) have launched a global collaboration to develop next-generation antibody-drug conjugates using the DUPAC payload platform, featuring a $45 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $1 billion, with DualityBio leading early discovery and Genentech obtaining exclusive worldwide rights after Phase 1a. The program targets tumors resistant to current topoisomerase-inhibitor–based ADCs, backed by preclinical data and potential expansion into China via the Dupac platform.
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Nationwide
Health
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The FDA has approved the updated Comirnaty XFG COVID-19 vaccine and related XFG-adapted formulations for fall 2026-2027, with immediate shipping to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics for adults 65+ and younger individuals with underlying conditions at high risk. The approval, based on a broad body of clinical and real-world data, aligns with guidance to target current circulating variants and will extend access to the new vaccine across the United States.
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Daily Caller News Foundation
As 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.
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UK Business Confidence Rises to Five-Month High, Lloyds Survey Shows
Business
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Across the UK, August signs of improving business confidence were widespread, with the Lloyds index at +53% and price-raising plans at a two-year low, while Scotland and Wales posted notable gains in optimism and hiring expectations. Barclays data also highlight rising regional confidence tied to devolution, and Welsh firms topped the UK average as hiring intentions surged.
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Marvell's Q2 Revenue Hits Record on AI Demand
Business
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Marvell Technology posted Q2 2027 revenue of about $2.739 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.94, with its data center segment up 46% year over year and accounting for roughly 79% of sales. The company raised its full-year outlook, guided Q3 revenue to about $3.15 billion and EPS to $1.10, while expanding a strategic Google custom-silicon deal that strengthens its AI infrastructure growth.
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SCOTUS Ruling on Standing; New USPS Challenges Emerge
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— Aug 22, 2026
The Postal Service has issued a 95-page final rule to tighten mail-in voting, requiring states to share voter data and barcode information and stipulating that ballots be delivered only if states comply with the new standards; the rule could take immediate effect if court injunctions are lifted. Courts have blocked the changes, with injunctions from California, Massachusetts, and Boston delaying implementation ahead of the midterm elections, while President Trump’s March executive order underpins the rule’s aims.
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HRMI reports U.S. human rights deterioration in 2025
Politics
— 4d
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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NFL, sportsbooks reach deals ahead of 2026 season
Sports
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The NFL renewed partnerships with FanDuel and DraftKings and added Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a partner, expanding official data usage, advertising rights, and activation at major events, with Fanatics Casino named as an official online casino partner. The deals ahead of the 2026 season emphasize profitability, responsible gambling, access to real-time NFL data and statistics, and a commitment to game integrity by excluding objectionable bets.
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On X · @elonmusk
Elon Musk Flags Major 2027 AI Infrastructure Bottleneck Beyond Power
Reactions to Elon Musk's claim of ~15 GW unpowered AI hardware in 2027 due to transformers, cooling, and grid limits show broad acceptance. Most replies acknowledge the supply-chain mismatch and discuss solutions rather than reject the estimate.
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