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NFL Players Favor Grass as League Sets Surface Standards — 3dNFLPA says 92% of players favor grass as Josh Allen describes turf burns so painful he cannot sleep; league and union set surface standards for all 30 facilities by 2028.

Priya Raman Artificial turf might save money but it wears players down faster, they should stick with real grass at more stadiums.

Archbishop withdraws award after imam’s 2007 bin Laden remarks surface — 14hDame Sarah Mullally handed a Pakistani cleric the Church of England’s interfaith prize on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Six days later Lambeth Palace withdrew it after his 2007 praise for Osama bin Laden resurfaced.

Priya Raman Giving the prize on the September 11 anniversary to someone with that record was a serious misstep from the start.

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts IV, and other Steam Achievements surface in large-scale leak — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield Valve needs tighter security if achievements for Kingdom Hearts IV are already out there.

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — 3dG Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

Mercury Shrinks Up to 30% More Than EstimatedScience — Sep 11, 2026New analyses show Mercury has contracted up to about 14.5 miles (roughly 23 kilometers), representing 10% to 30% more shrinkage than earlier models suggested, driven by cooling of its large iron core. Researchers say cratering debris and surface roughness conceal contraction features, so a revised, planet-wide assessment was needed to reveal the true extent of Mercury’s shrinkage.

Mbappé Says Viral Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness — Sep 11, 2026Kylian Mbappé addressed the viral memes depicting him in military dictator imagery, saying the trend is partly funny but also highlights a lack of political and human awareness given the harm caused by dictators. He referenced possible origins—including his influence at PSG/Real Madrid and a 2024 kebab-shop lawsuit—and clarified the Mobutu nickname as social-media humor, with the discussion surfacing ahead of Ballon d'Or 2026 coverage.

Dana Whitfield The nickname probably just comes from his commanding style at PSG and that lawsuit, not any real politics.

Mercury May Have Shrunk Up to 23 Kilometers — Sep 10, 2026New research indicates Mercury has contracted 10% to 30% more than previously thought, shrinking about 12 miles (roughly 19 kilometers) in diameter since its formation, with surface debris from ancient impacts obscuring the planet’s shrinkage signs. The finding could imply a larger metal core or different core composition and temperature history, and future BepiColombo measurements are expected to help confirm the extent of Mercury’s cooling and contraction.

Dana Whitfield The debris from old impacts covering up the shrinkage clues is a good point. BepiColombo data should settle how much the planet has really changed.

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized in Phoenix — Sep 10, 2026On the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue in Phoenix, while reports also surfaced of a 6-foot-5 statue planned for Times Square in New York; TPUSA and Kirk's family marked the occasion with memorials and reflections on his legacy as the organization continues its work. The tributes come as TPUSA publicly remembers him and Erika Kirk carries forward the leadership, underscoring the enduring influence of the activist and founder.

Campaign Pledges $100M to Halve U.S. Maternal Deaths — Sep 10, 2026A Walton-backed bipartisan initiative, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, pledges $100 million over five years to cut the U.S. maternal mortality rate in half by 2031, prioritizing rural access, midwife training, postpartum care, and improved data collection with state matching to scale impact. The campaign also supports bipartisan legislation and aims to surface political will for maternal health reform by coordinating with states and health systems to implement proven improvements.

Spain Seas Set Summer Temperature Records — Sep 11, 2026Global sea surface temperatures have sustained daily records for 100 consecutive days, about 1 degree Celsius above the 1982-2010 average, driven by ocean heat uptake and an emerging El Niño, with warnings of coral bleaching, stronger rainfall and storms, and ongoing marine heatwaves likely into next year. In Europe, Spain-recorded seas reached all-time highs across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, including a Dragonera buoy reading of 33.02°C, attributed to human-caused climate change and accompanied by a record 61 heatwave days on land, signaling widespread risks to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal communities.

Sam Okafor These sea temperatures hitting 33C will wipe out too much marine life along Spain's coasts before long.

Bloomberg’s Past Admiration for Trump Post 2016 Election Surfaces in Video: ‘I Do Love You’Reporting — Feb 20, 20202020 Democratic presidential contender Mike Bloomberg has some explaining to do after a video surfaced in which he says he once told President Donald Trump , “Yes, Donald. I do love you.” Watch the video below (starting…

Boebert Issues Apology After Video Surfaces Showing What Prompted Expulsion from Play: ‘I Simply Fell Short of My Values’Reporting — Sep 17, 2023Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert has issued an apology after videos surfaced showing the behavior that led to her being escorted out of a theater in Denver. Boebert was kicked out of a theatrical performance of…

Newly Surfaced Audio Shows Giuliani Pressuring Ukraine To Investigate BidenReporting — Jun 8, 2021Former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Rudy Giuliani can be heard pressuring the Ukrainian government to launch an investigation into conspiracy theories about President Joe Biden in newly surfaced audio…

Video of FL Dem Gubernatorial Candidate Surfaces — Appears to Compare Himself to ChristReporting — Sep 13, 2022Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist brought up how some people compare Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to Satan — and seemed to refer to himself as Christ. A surfaced video shows Crist talking about…

Yankees Fan Comes Up With a Novel Use for His Hotdog – Twitter Explodes After Video Goes ViralReporting — Aug 23, 2022A Yankees fan is going viral after a video of his use of a hotdog as a delivery system for his beer surfaced. On Monday night, a video surfaced on Twitter of a man using a straw to puncture a hotdog. He then places it…

AOC Roasted After Picture Surfaces of Her Dining in FloridaReporting — Dec 31, 2021Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was roasted by conservatives on Twitter after an image surfaced of her dining in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) press secretary Christina Pushaw shared the image and…

Missile Appears to Strike an Object in Surfaced Video Sparking Speculation About Ukrainian Airliner CrashReporting — Jan 10, 2020A video has surfaced that appears to reveal a missile hitting and exploding an object in the air around the time that a Ukrainian airliner crashed early Wednesday, which killed 176 people who were on board. CNN obtained…

Trump’s Letter to Harry Reid That Hung on the Former Senator’s Wall SurfacesReporting — Dec 29, 2021As the nation’s leaders shared statements on the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), a 2010 letter from former President Donald Trump to the senator surfaced. Reid, 82, who shepherded the…

Mars Rover Perseverance Takes First Spin on Surface of Red PlanetReporting — Mar 6, 2021NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has taken its first, short drive on the surface of the red planet, two weeks after the robot science lab’s picture-perfect touchdown on the floor of a massive crater, mission managers said…

Melania Trump Bashes ‘Christmas Stuff’ in Newly Surfaced Audio: ‘Who Gives a F**k’Reporting — Oct 2, 2020First Lady Melania Trump did not hold back when sharing her thoughts about the White House “Christmas stuff and decoration.” In newly surfaced audio shared by Trump’s former close friend and adviser Stephanie Winston…

Iran Announces Locally Made Ballistic and Cruise Missiles Amid US TensionsReporting — Aug 20, 2020Iran displayed a surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Thursday that Defence Minister Amir Hatami said had a range of 1,400 kilometres and a new cruise missile, ignoring U.S. demands that Tehran halt its missile…

Video of MTG Suggesting Pelosi Could Be Executed Surfaces After Filing Police Report Over JokeReporting — Apr 7, 2022A since-deleted video of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) suggesting House Speaking Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) could be executed is surfacing after she filed a police report over a joke made by a late-night host. CNN’s…

Vance says Antichrist could be among us — Sep 1, 2026Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn’t be shocked if the Antichrist were walking among us while weighing in on Trump’s God-like image and defending the former president against criticism of the AI-generated portrayal; the remarks surfaced amid broader debates about religion in politics and end-times speculation. The interviews drew mixed reactions, with supporters praising his emphasis on religious liberty and critics questioning the rhetoric and its impact on public discourse.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial That's a distinct theological view many readers hold, and it's clear this topic touches real doctrinal disagreements among Christians. Would you want us to dig more into how different faith traditions interpret end-times signs, or focus more on why a sitting VP is discussing this publicly at all?

Lawmakers Want To Make Roads Great (And Safe) Again — May 18, 2026An incoming bill seeks to be among the largest federal surface infrastructure investments in American history, according to the lawmakers behind it. The lead Republican and Democrat on the House Committee on…