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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Global Icon — 1dYayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at age 97; she passed away on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, according to her studio. Her decades-long career, including time in New York, anti-war activism, and a lasting impact on contemporary art, kept her painting and creating until the end.

Federal judge allows California oil pipeline operation — Aug 20, 2026A California Coast oil pipeline operated by Sable Offshore can continue pumping under a federal order, as a federal judge transferred oversight from state regulators to federal authorities and held that the Defense Production Act preempts conflicting state laws; Sable was also fined about $1.5 million for violating a consent decree. The decisions reflect ongoing federal intervention—led by the Trump administration—to restart or maintain oil output despite California's objections, tying the restart to federal authority and national-security justifications amid prior spill history.

Central Plumbing Expands AC Repair Across Bucks, Montgomery — Aug 19, 2026HVAC contractors across multiple regions—Central Plumbing in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, its Philadelphia heat pump expansion, Comfort Mechanical in Ann Arbor metro Detroit, C&C Myers in Charleston, and Complete Comfort in Central Indiana—are expanding 24/7 emergency repair and specialized services to shorten response times, often targeting under 60 minutes. The moves are driven by intense summer demand, aging housing stock, and the dual heating/cooling needs of heat pumps, with firms stressing diagnostic accuracy, preventive maintenance, and broad coverage.

Midcoast Halloween Festivities Unfold Across Multiple VenuesLifestyle — Jul 21, 2026A regional roundup highlights Halloween-specific events in Maine, including library screenings and haunted attractions; Central Virginia offers pumpkin patches and corn mazes for fall family fun; West Virginia hosts the Head for the Hills Festival with camping, concerts, and a poker tour; and Missouri showcases the Dark Sky Festival with star parties and astronomy talks.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d

NZ emissions stall, threaten climate targetsEnvironment — Jul 21, 2026New Zealand’s Climate Change Commission warns that emissions reductions are stalling and the country is at high risk of missing its 2031–2035 budgets and 2050 targets unless the pace more than doubles in the next 1–2 years, with action now critical. Key gaps include scrapped agricultural methane pricing, fragile emissions trading signals, and insufficient progress on deploying low‑emission technologies like electric vehicles, solar, and heat pumps to close the policy and implementation gap.

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

Pakistan petrol pumps to shut nationwideBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Petrol pumps across Pakistan will shut down indefinitely from midnight after talks with the government over the shift to daily fuel-price revisions failed, raising the risk of widespread fuel disruption and affecting consumers nationwide. Retailers accuse the daily pricing mechanism of worsening losses and demand restoration of the monthly pricing framework and better dealer commissions as OGRA takes over price setting.

Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool GasHealth — Jul 21, 2026More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.

Iran War Takes Another Bite Out Of Americans’ Wallets — Jul 13, 2026Americans won’t be getting a break from stinging prices at the pump anytime soon as President Donald Trump moves to escalate the Iran War.

If Blue-State Voters Are Upset About High Energy Prices, They Should Look In Mirror — Jul 8, 2026If you’re paying more at the pump or for your monthly utility bill in California, New York, New Jersey or Hawaii, there is no mystery why and the hit your pocketbook is taking is no coincidence.

On X · @MadridXtraRetired Sami Khedira Still Training with Real MadridFormer 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.955 likes · 23m

DHS Winding Down Asylum Crackdown Months After Deadly Attack On National Guard — Mar 30, 2026Trump administration officials are scaling back their unprecedented pause on asylum processing months after a deadly attack prompted them to pump the brakes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is easing…

US Economy Could Be In Dire Straits As Hormuz Slams Shut — Mar 7, 2026Pain at the pump is here, and it could be here to stay. Brent crude, the oil blend that sets worldwide prices, has jumped 24% to over $90 a barrel since Operation Epic Fury began. The highest Brent price of Trump’s…

VS BattleQuentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseThe 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

Iran Nearly Crippled Global Energy, But Trump Found A New Weapon — Mar 4, 2026As energy markets reel from the U.S.’ war with Iran, the Trump administration is racing against time to insulate Americans from any more pain at the pump. The war began early Saturday when U.S. and Israeli forces…

New York Finally Advances Trump Endorsed Pipeline Despite Democrats’ Enviro Pleas — Nov 7, 2025Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a permit Friday advancing a major gas pipeline to pump more fuel into New York City. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a vital water…

Your Labor Day Road Trip Will Be Cheapest At Pump In Years Under Trump — Aug 27, 2025Drivers are expected to see the cheapest Labor Day weekend gas prices since 2020, according to GasBuddy, a fuel savings platform. Gas prices climbed under former President Joe Biden, shooting up to record highs in June…

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.7h · 1 reads

As Blue States Pump Millions Into Abortion Funds, California Won’t Tell Taxpayers Who Is Cashing In — Jul 23, 2025As cash continues to flow from blue states’ coffers into the hands of abortion activists, lawmakers in Democrat-led California found a way to keep taxpayers from finding out where their hard earned money is actually…

QuizThe world food IQ testFifteen 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

US Pumps Brakes On Ukraine Weapons Shipments As American Stockpile Shrinks — Jul 2, 2025The U.S. halted shipments of precision weapons and missile defense systems to Ukraine as the Pentagon fears America’s own stockpile may be running dangerously low, Politico reported Tuesday. The shipments contained…

Senate GOP Eyes Vote On California’s EV Mandate, But Swing Votes Could Pump Breaks On Repeal Effort — May 20, 2025Senate GOP leadership could face resistance from moderate GOP senators regarding moving forward on a vote to overturn California’s de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso has said the…

California Drivers Are Staring Down Barrel Of Massive Price Hikes At The Pump — May 8, 2025California residents are facing the potential of massive gas price increases, according to two recent studies. The state’s gas prices could rise by up to 75% by the end of 2026, according to a report released Monday by…

European Wind Giant Pumps Brakes On Industrializing America’s OceansReporting — Apr 25, 2025A major foreign offshore wind developer is pausing its operations in the U.S. amid the Trump administration’s assault against the industry, Reuters reported Friday. RWE, a German multinational energy company with a…

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 2d

Former Democratic Campaign Operative’s Prediction About Kamala Makes Jesse Watters So Gleeful He Pumps Fist In AirReporting — Apr 11, 2025Fox News host Jesse Watters threw his fist in the air as a former Democratic campaign operative dropped a political prediction about former Vice President Kamala Harris. During an appearance on “Jesse Watters…

House Dem ‘Frustrated’ With His Party’s Constant Hyperventilating Over Trump’s Every MoveReporting — Feb 7, 2025Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden urged his party to pump the brakes on their reflexive, hair-trigger responses to Republican advances in an interview with The Washington Post on Friday. Golden expressed frustration…

Major Automaker Pumps Brakes On Production Of Electric Pickup Biden Once DroveReporting — Oct 31, 2024Ford Motor Company is temporarily pausing production of its F-150 Lightning electric truck model due to lower-than-anticipated demand, according to Automotive News. The pause in manufacturing will last from mid-November…

California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With ‘Layers And Layers’ Of Green Rules And RegsReporting — Oct 22, 2024California’s latest law cracking down on fuel refiners in the state is likely to drive already-high prices at the pump even higher, according to several energy experts. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed…

Left-Wing Financial Apparatus Pumped Millions Into Organization Hosting Terrorist Front GroupReporting — Oct 20, 2024The Alliance for Global Justice (AGJ), which serves as the fiscal sponsor for a group the U.S. government recently determined is an arm of a Palestinian terrorist organization, has received nearly $20 million from…

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS Fan Account Shares Jungkook Soundcheck Video from Chicago World Tour StopA 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.1,009 likes · 24m