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McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain
Ryan McMahon
— Sep 22, 2026
Ryan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.
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Judge Halts Big Bend Border-Wall Construction
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
A federal judge has temporarily halted border-wall construction across Texas’ Big Bend region, including its national and state parks, finding that opponents are likely to prevail on at least one claim and could suffer irreparable harm. The ruling gives landowners, residents and environmental groups opposing the $7.5 billion project time to challenge the administration’s legal waivers, while the administration argues the barrier is needed to secure the border.
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CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction
Donald John Trump
— Sep 30, 2026
The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.
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Priya Raman
Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.
Big Bend Border Wall Construction Begins Amid Opposition
Donald John Trump
— Sep 18, 2026
CBP says border wall panel installation is underway on Hudspeth County’s 47.3-mile Big Bend 1 project; Clara Benson says, "We will continue fighting to the end."
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Chris Dalton
It's good to see the panels finally going up on that 47-mile stretch in Hudspeth County.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 6h
Jaguars Beat Bengals 22-17
Ja'Marr Chase
— Sep 30, 2026
The Jaguars face a major test against Ja’Marr Chase, whose big-play threat has exposed their secondary, and plan to emphasize physical coverage, sound tackling and pressure on Joe Burrow. Jacksonville may have an offensive edge against a Bengals secondary weakened by injuries, though Cincinnati’s defense has improved and will look to contain Liam Coen’s attack.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Watch: London’s Iconic Big Ben Shows Controversial Anti-Semitic Message
Reporting
— Feb 23, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters managed to get their message displayed on London’s Houses of Parliament Wednesday night. The slogan “From the river to the sea” was projected onto the Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben…
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‘Like Christmas Morning’: Autistic Man Wins Big on ‘Price Is Right’ by Tapping Into His Past
Reporting
— Jan 22, 2023
Ben Hartranft didn’t think life could get any better than being a contestant on “The Price is Right.” But the Pennsylvania man with autism found out that it could as he not only appeared on the game show, but walked…
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Sasse Says Biden Has Been ‘Repeatedly Disconnected From Reality’ on Afghanistan
Reporting
— Aug 30, 2021
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) is accusing President Joe Biden of wanting “happy talk” on his administration’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. “What we need is a commander-in-chief that actually has a big plan and…
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Big Bend Landowners Sue Over Trump Border Wall Plans
Donald John Trump
— Sep 14, 2026
On Sept. 14, 2026, Big Bend landowners and Conserve Big Bend sued DHS in D.C. to stop wall plans, citing 3,096 FY2025 apprehensions and a 53-year low for the sector.
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Tom Gallagher
Landowners suing makes sense when crossings are already at historic lows in that sector.
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Vulnerability is courage, not the weakness culture assumes
Brené Brown’s twelve-year qualitative research gives managers who dodge hard feedback, parents raising resilient kids, and anyone who feels never-enough despite success a plain-language case for why emotional exposure is strength.
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STEVE MILLOY: Big Beautiful Bill Already Paying Big Beautiful Benefits
Donald John Trump
— Jul 27, 2025
President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 4. It’s already paying dividends to taxpayers a mere three weeks later by burying green boondoggles in government paperwork. Reuters reported this week that…
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Ron Johnson Has Defiant Response To Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill Warning
Donald John Trump
— Jun 18, 2025
Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is signaling that he will not bend to political pressure to back the Senate draft of President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful” bill. Johnson, one of the upper chamber’s leading…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From 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.
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‘Act Big’ on Stimulus, Biden’s Treasury Nominee Yellen To Tell Lawmakers
Reporting
— Jan 19, 2021
Janet Yellen, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to “act big” on the next coronavirus relief package, adding that the benefits outweigh the costs of a higher…
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‘Time To Make The Patient Better’: JD Vance Says ‘Big Transition’ Coming To American Economic Policy
Donald John Trump
— Apr 4, 2025
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday on Newsmax that he believes Americans will “reap the benefits” of the economy as the Trump administration makes a “big transition” on tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Abbott Rules Out Border Wall at Big Bend
Greg Abbott
— Aug 18, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced there will be no border wall or fence at Big Bend National Park, citing a commitment from the Department of Homeland Security to pursue other security tools for that stretch. Construction is paused while federal officials review costs and consult local landowners and opponents, amid bipartisan opposition and concerns about the park’s tourism economy.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 6h
CBP Pauses Big Bend Construction Amid Lawsuits
Donald John Trump
— Aug 17, 2026
Under President Trump, the CBP paused all construction activity at Big Bend National Park amid bipartisan backlash over border infrastructure, with Commissioner Rodney Scott planning a site visit and stakeholder consultations. The move comes as critics warn the project would damage the park’s landscape and wildlife, while officials argue the roads and barriers are necessary for surveillance and border security.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Big Bend border project paused through Sept 15
Orlando Luis Garcia
— Aug 28, 2026
A federal hearing resulted in an agreement to pause border-wall construction in Big Bend National Park until at least Sept. 15, with the Department of Justice saying the plan involves a road and vehicle barriers rather than a full 30-foot border wall, and ongoing discussions about specifics. The pause, extending beyond an earlier Aug. 31 deadline, followed protests and lawsuits from local groups and tribes, as judges urged the parties to resolve concerns outside court.
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Republicans Tout Law Amid Mixed Tax, Aid Impacts
Donald John Trump
— Sep 10, 2026
Republicans at the Dallas midterm convention are promoting the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, a package of tax cuts, social-service spending reductions and immigration enforcement signed by President Trump, while Democrats deride it as the “Big Ugly Bill.” The plan has produced mixed results, expanding tax breaks for millions but reducing federal aid and health-care access for others, with Treasury data noting tens of millions benefitting from tipped-income and overtime tax relief and a large child tax credit, even as critics warn of uneven benefits.
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Dana Whitfield
It's helpful that overtime and tips are tax-free now, but cutting aid programs will hurt too many working families who rely on them.
Trump Sends Hundreds Of Troops To Texas
Donald John Trump
— Mar 31, 2025
Hundreds of U.S. troops and armored vehicles have been deployed to Big Bend National Park by the Trump administration. According to Newsweek , the move is part of President Donald Trump’ s push to get illegal…
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You May Have Missed This, But A Notorious American Lobby Lost Big In Court
United States of America
— May 4, 2026
The Supreme Court handed down one of the most consequential First Amendment rulings in years Wednesday, and it did so without a single dissent. Beneath the legal architecture of the Court’s unanimous decision in First…
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Happiness fuels success instead of following it
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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STEVE MILLOY: Banning Drug Ads Today Could Muzzle Energy Tomorrow
direct-to-consumer advertising
— Jun 30, 2025
As critics of the pharmaceutical industry have begun floating the idea of banning direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising, the media has largely framed it as a crackdown on “Big Pharma.” But beneath the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s What Voters In America’s Heartland Think About Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Donald John Trump
— Jun 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and immigration-focused bill is nearing final passage in Congress and some Americans are eagerly anticipating the economic benefits they stand to gain when the president signs the…
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Mexican Cartels Will Win Big When Title 42 Ends, According to Experts
Opinion
— Dec 21, 2022
International drug cartels stand to benefit greatly after the termination of the Title 42 coronavirus border control policy. Retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent Derek Maltz is predicting that Mexican cartels…
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‘Groundbreaking’ Drug Could Remove One of the Biggest Flaws of Big Dogs
Reporting
— Dec 11, 2023
For many dog owners, the advantages and benefits of owning a larger breed canine are apparent. Bigger dogs generally make better family pets, especially compared to smaller breeds, and also make for better home…
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NFL Team Owner Addresses Draft Pick Controversy As Training Camp Begins
Cincinnati Bengals
— Jul 22, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals are days away from the start of training camp, but two big names are already casting a shadow over the field. One is star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, who is still waiting on a new deal. The…
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 7h
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