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Musk Talks Foray Into Politics: ‘I Got Carried Away’ — Jul 24, 2026There’s a saying that goes “hindsight is 20/20.” Tech mogul Elon Musk is experiencing some clarity regarding his time in politics, he told The Economist in a recent interview. “I think I got a little too involved in…

Cracker Barrel Responds to Backlash Over Logo Change: ‘We Could’ve Done a Better Job’ — Aug 25, 2025If hindsight is 20/20, the Cracker Barrel customers have made their thoughts on the company’s new logo crystal clear. So much so, the company released a statement in which it addressed the backlash it received when it…

Trump Claims He Could Have Beaten Washington, Lincoln in 2020 — Nov 19, 2025The saying “hindsight is 20/20” took on new meaning as President Donald Trump claimed his poll numbers were so good in 2020, he would have beaten two admired dead presidents — George Washington and Abraham Lincoln…

Kerry Washington Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder — Talks Praying to Higher Power for HelpReporting — Sep 22, 2023Actress Kerry Washington opened up about battling an eating disorder and calling out to a high power for help. In an interview with Robin Roberts for a “20/20” special airing Sunday, Washington, 46, got candid about…

IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 2h

74-Year-Old Woman Fights 6-Foot Alligator in Crazy RescueReporting — Sep 23, 2021They say hindsight is 20/20, and that’s certainly true in the case of 74-year-old Suzan Marciano and her golden retriever mix Nalu, who live in Boca Raton, Florida. The two were out for a stroll in nearby Burt Aaronson…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Man Spots 100-Year-Old Bible in Dirty Apartment, Doesn’t Realize He’s About to Help Solve Murder MysteryReporting — Nov 12, 2022ABC’s “20/20” released a special episode on Friday detailing the brutal murder of an elderly farmer and the “divine intervention” which helped solve the case. On April 11, 2015, 90-year-old Earl Olander was murdered in…

Venu Secures $20M Bridge Loan for Sunset AmphitheaterBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Venu Holding has secured a $20 million bridge loan from Ryan, LLC to fund construction of the 20,000-seat Sunset Amphitheater in McKinney, Texas, with permanent financing expected in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 to cover remaining costs and an opening targeted for early 2027. The financing is non-dilutive and part of Venu’s growth strategy via public-private partnerships, supported by Ryan’s tax and incentives services, as the company continues expanding its entertainment venues.

Former Bank Manager Pleads Guilty to $335,000 Customer Theft — Sep 10, 2026A former Northern Kentucky bank manager, Reagan France of Home Savings Bank in Ludlow, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, theft by a bank employee and aggravated identity theft for embezzling about $335,000 from more than 20 customer accounts—including two nonprofits—between 2022 and 2024, using other employees’ credentials and forged withdrawal slips. She resigned at the end of 2024, faces restitution and a sentencing hearing set for January 13, 2027.

Packers Extend Devonte Wyatt, Range Up to $67MSports — Jul 20, 2026The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension, including a $20 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal follows his 2022 first-round selection and 2025 season cut short by injury, with the team turning its attention to locking in tight end Tucker Kraft next.

On X · @AdikastakesNigerian football content creator jokes about Brentford thrashing Chelsea in viral postThe post by @Adikastakes uses humorous “food” banter and Pidgin English to mock Brentford’s heavy defeat of Chelsea. It is trending in Nigerian/football Twitter circles due to entertaining rival-fan banter. The reaction is mostly one-sided and supportive, with 85-90% agreeing or amplifying the joke versus 10-15% disagreeing or neutral.2,464 likes · 4m

20 Teams Crowd 2026 MLB Playoff PictureSports — Sep 7, 2026Analysts forecast the 2026 NFL playoffs with only a minority of 2025 division champions likely to repeat, highlighting Seattle’s strong 2025 performance as a focal point while noting surprises could reshape expectations. In baseball, tight late-season races across both leagues threaten division titles and wild-card battles, alongside ongoing debates about MLB’s postseason seeding, while rodeo contenders eye two routes to the Governor’s Cup with a substantial purse at stake as the season winds down.

JOYY Q2 2026 revenue up 16% to $590.8 million — Aug 25, 2026JOYY reported Q2 2026 revenue of $590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year, led by BIGO Ads and Shopline alongside Social Entertainment, with non-GAAP operating income of $49.1 million and EBITDA of $56.9 million as the company reiterated a roughly 20% full-year non-GAAP operating income growth and expanded its $1.5 billion shareholder return program through 2028. The quarter beat revenue estimates but faced a EPS miss on adjusted basis, while year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled about $359 million as the company steadies its diversification strategy across non-live streaming segments.

YourlistVS 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

Pulitzer Prize Tour Planned Across 20 Cities — Aug 20, 2026Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association are launching “Pulitzer on the Road,” a 20-city touring exhibit that will travel from October 2026 (starting in Chicago and Dallas) through May 2028, spotlighting more than a century of Pulitzer-winning journalism, photography, poetry, plays, and fiction with appearances by authors like Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett, Daniel Kraus, and Gabriela Frank. The exhibit aims to democratize access to landmark works and combat misinformation by offering interactive displays that connect communities with the journalism and storytelling honored since 1917.

OpenAI Plans $20–$30B Savannah Data Center — Jul 22, 2026OpenAI plans a roughly $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, powered by 3.2 gigawatts from Georgia Power and delivered in phases from 2028 to 2032, with total costs potentially exceeding $30 billion as the company seeks financing partners. The project includes a 50% property tax abatement for 15 years, up to 1 GW of flexible demand response, an $80 million community fund, and about 400 long-term jobs, but has drawn concerns over public input and environmental impacts.

DOJ Recommends 20-Year Sentence For Pennsylvania Man’s Role In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot — Jan 20, 2025The Department of Justice is recommending a 20-year sentence for a Pennsylvania man for his role during the Jan. 6 “Capitol riot” in 2021. According to Fox News , Ryan Samsel was found guilty in February 2024 on several…

AAndrew PowellForeign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials SayTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai1h

Cardinals extend Froholdt through 2028 — Aug 25, 2026The Arizona Cardinals have again extended center Hjalte Froholdt, signing a two-year, $20 million deal that keeps him through the 2028 season and solidifies the starting offensive line, having started every game in his Cardinals tenure and 51 starts overall. The move, praised as well-deserved and indicative of ongoing continuity under head coach Mike LaFleur, comes after Froholdt has become a stable, durable anchor for Arizona’s line alongside teammates under contract through 2027.

QuizieQuizIntrovert, extrovert, or secret third thing?The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.3 min · today's quiz

TIFF Discovery Opens Stuffed — Jul 22, 2026Jodie Comer and Harry Melling star in Stuffed, Theo Rhys's body-horror musical that opens TIFF's Discovery program, expanding from Rhys's 2021 short. The 2026 Discovery lineup also includes Ancestors, Drifter, Head to Head and other world premieres, as TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, highlighting the festival's role in launching emerging filmmakers.

Sempra Signs First South American LNG Deal with Petrobras — 3dPetrobras has signed a 20-year LNG offtake with Sempra Infrastructure for about 0.8 million tonnes per year from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 in Texas, making Petrobras the first South American buyer in Sempra’s LNG portfolio. The deal supports Phase 2’s expansion to roughly 26 Mtpa of capacity by 2030–2031, alongside existing contracts with ConocoPhillips, JERA, and EQT that underpin the project’s financing.

Dana Whitfield million tonnes a year is modest volume but it opens the door for more South American buyers if prices stay competitive.

Nepal rescuers free second tunnel worker as hundreds remain missing — Sep 3, 2026Nepal authorities say around 20,000 homes will need rebuilding or relocation after the August glacier collapse devastated border areas. The disaster has left about 1,204 dead and more than 4,200 missing as rescuers continue searches.

Luis Robert Jr. on waivers by MetsSports — Aug 29, 2026The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, giving a 48-hour window for another team to claim him and assume about $5 million guaranteed (roughly $3 million in 2026 salary plus a $2 million buyout) with a $20 million club option for 2027; if unclaimed, he remains with the Mets and could be postseason-eligible for a claiming team if done by Sept. 1. The move is framed as a cost-cutting measure by the Mets amid injury history and uneven production, though Robert has shown a burst of strong performance recently and remains an attractive but uncertain asset.

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JetBlue loses Icahn board seats after stake drop — Aug 25, 2026Icahn Capital LP sold about 8.13 million JetBlue shares between August 17 and 20, 2026, reducing the Icahn Group’s stake to roughly 3.32% and triggering irrevocable resignations of Icahn-appointed directors from JetBlue’s board under the 2024 agreement. The moves come as JetBlue continues to face financial headwinds and aligns governance as Icahn’s influence wanes, with the stake drop below the 5% reporting threshold and ongoing strategic adjustments at the airline.

Army Plans Nuclear Microreactors at Five Bases — Aug 26, 2026The U.S. Army’s Janus program has selected five vendors to design, build, and operate nuclear microreactors at five military bases, awarding up to $2.2 billion with plans for more than 20 reactors by the late 2020s and 2031. The chosen sites are Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, Fort Benning, and Fort Drum, with Antares Nuclear, BWXT Advanced Technologies, General Atomics EMS, Radiant Industries, and Westinghouse Government Services, and the effort aims to deliver reliable baseload power even if the civilian grid fails and to spur broader industrial and military energy resilience.

China exit-entry rules tighten ahead of Sept 15World — Aug 21, 2026China will implement a nationwide Regulation on Exit and Entry Administration taking effect on September 15, 2026, expanding outbound-travel controls and exit bans while continuing to encourage foreign visitors and business travel. The NDRC is drafting revised outbound investment rules to broaden coverage and protect investors, with public feedback open until September 20, as inbound tourism grows thanks to visa-free corridors and digital systems that supported over 150 million visits and more than $130 billion in spending in 2025.

Clark Sets 23rd 25-Point 5-Assist Record in WNBA — Aug 15, 2026Caitlin Clark continued to rewrite WNBA history in 2026, extending her single-season and career records with multiple 25-point, 5-assist games and climbing into the top five for such performances. She also became the fastest player in league history to reach 700 career assists and notched her 20th 20-point, 10-assist game, while moving into the franchise’s top-10 in scoring.

Beltrán, Jones, Kent Inducted; Kent via Era Committee — Jul 23, 2026Carlos Beltrán is set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026 alongside Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent, capping a 20-year career that began with a Rookie of the Year season for the Royals and included later stints with the Mets and Yankees. In reflecting on his journey, Beltrán recalled a pivotal Cooperstown moment with George Brett in 1999 and addressed the 2017 sign-stealing stigma as part of his Hall of Fame narrative.

On X · @PeterObiPeter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic TransformationFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.2,427 likes · 33m