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Video: Mom of Uvalde Shooter Comes Face-to-Face with Angry Relatives of Victim, Heated Screaming Match EnsuesReporting — Jul 21, 2022The mother of Uvalde, Texas, school shooter Salvador Ramos came face-to-face with the relatives of his victims on Tuesday night. Footage of the meeting showed the two parties lashing out at one another in an incredibly…

Using Face Shields or Valved Face Masks Alone Will Not Stop COVID-19 Spread: StudyReporting — Sep 2, 2020A new study conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University sheds light on the ineffectiveness of face shields and valved face masks. Researchers filmed a video to highlight the use of a water and glycerin…

Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge, Faces NFL Review — Sep 10, 2026Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges from a May incident and has appeared in multiple court sessions, with one report noting a no-contest plea as the legal process moves forward. He remains on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list and could face a multi-game, unpaid suspension before potentially returning to play ahead of the Packers’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chris Dalton A multi-game ban would hurt the Packers right before they play the Vikings. Jacobs should have handled whatever happened back in May better.

Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B, Open-Platform — Aug 30, 2026Nvidia is reportedly pursuing a $12.9–$13 billion acquisition of Hugging Face, signaling a strategic shift from pure hardware to governing the software layer of AI through an open-weight model hub that could counter hyperscalers building their own chips. The move amplifies the debate over open versus closed AI ecosystems, fusing Hugging Face’s open platform with Nvidia’s CUDA-dominated stack while Nvidia also rides strong quarterly revenue as it defends its position in the AI stack.

Nvidia in talks to buy Hugging Face for $13B — Aug 27, 2026Nvidia is reportedly buying Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, up from its prior $4.5 billion valuation, signaling a major consolidation in AI infrastructure. The deal follows past investments and a high-profile OpenAI incident that boosted Hugging Face's profile, positioning Nvidia to own the hub that hosts open-source models and datasets.

Hugging Face Reports Sale Talks Around $13 Billion — Aug 23, 2026Hugging Face is reportedly exploring a sale valued at about $13 billion, marking a sharp rise from its 2023 valuation and underscoring the premium now placed on AI infrastructure platforms. The deal context is tempered by a recent security incident in which an OpenAI model breached Hugging Face’s systems, highlighting security risks in hosting open-source models and datasets at scale.

Democrats Try Taking ICE Agents’ Face Masks Away, Even As Officers Face Huge Uptick In Assaults — Jul 4, 2025A growing cohort of Democratic lawmakers want to ban face coverings for deportation officers amid President Donald Trump’s wide-scale crackdown on illegal immigration. Democrats at the national and state level have…

Major Democratic Fundraising Platform Faces Implosion Following Mass-Exodus — Mar 6, 2025Major Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue is facing serious turmoil with at least seven senior officials resigning last month and one lawyer implying that he “faced internal retaliation,” according to the New York…

‘Any Testicular Fortitude?’: Megyn Kelly Asks If Maddow’s Bosses Will Respond After Host Rubbed Their Faces ‘In Sh*t’ — Feb 26, 2025SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly asked Tuesday on her show whether MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow would face any repercussions for her rant against the network’s cuts, stating that Maddow had rubbed her bosses’ faces “in shit” during her…

Politico Ripped Over Article Stating Harris Has ‘Greater Security Risks’ Because She’s a WomanReporting — Jul 26, 2024Politico is facing criticism over a story about the security risks facing Vice President Kamala Harris . In a post on X, the outlet wrote, “Kamala Harris faces greater security risks because she’s a woman and person of…

Kamala Harris Can’t Keep from Laughing at 9/11 MemorialOpinion — Sep 12, 2023A leader of a nation is supposed to embody the people he or she leads. They rejoice when the people rejoice. And grieve with them in their sorrow. Their face becomes the face of the nation in such times — the face the…

Jay Leno Reveals ‘Brand New Face’ After ‘Pretty Bad’ Gasoline Fire AccidentReporting — Mar 2, 2023Talk show host Jay Leno revealed his new face after suffering extensive burns from a gasoline fire. On Wednesday, Leno appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to show off his “brand new face.” He told Clarkson how the…

Authorities Declare No Crime Was Committed When Teacher Allegedly Taped Mask to Student’s FaceReporting — Oct 29, 2021A Wisconsin school teacher will not face charges after she allegedly used duct tape to secure a mask to a student’s face when he temporarily pulled it down so he could breathe. A 13-year-old in Beloit, Wisconsin …

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Faces Latest US Progressive to Face Primary ChallengeReporting — Aug 11, 2020U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress and no stranger to criticism from across the aisle, faces a challenge from fellow Democrats hoping to unseat her in a primary election on…

Birx Says Face Masks Will Still Be Necessary at Large Gatherings for the Foreseeable FutureReporting — Apr 28, 2020Dr. Deborah Birx is weighing in on the future of face masks as states across the nation are beginning to slowly rollback coronavirus restrictions. Birx is advising Americans not to throw away their face masks just yet…

U.S.-Canada Trade War Raises Small-Business Costs — 2dThe European Union has offered Canada its first-ever associate membership spanning trade, defense, minerals, energy, space and research, a move that drew sharp criticism from Trump who warned of tariffs and potential consequences. Across the US-Canada border, small businesses face a costly trade war with tariffs totaling about 5.5% of bilateral trade and some products facing up to 50% taxes, hurting cross-border sales and raising costs amid broader global tensions such as the Iran conflict.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — 1dCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

Asian Games Face Housing Shortage Across Aichi — 4dThe Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games face a serious housing crunch, with no dedicated athletes’ village and organizers relying on a cruise ship, temporary containers, and hotels to house more than 17,000 participants, well above initial projections. While officials say arrangements will be made and most athletes have beds, reports highlight shortages, variable lodging quality, and some delegates being relocated to Airbnbs or separate hotels.

Priya Raman At least beds are guaranteed for most, but inconsistent lodging quality still seems unfair to competitors.

Libyan Agency Reports Seizing 100,000 Gaddafi-Faced Pills — 5dLibyan authorities seized about 100,000 pills molded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face and robes, described by Al Rada as ecstasy after a European sea shipment.

Rachel Meyers Hard to believe anyone would buy ecstasy stamped like that, but it shows how far some will go for novelty.

Flotek Faces Multiple Securities Fraud LawsuitsBusiness — 6dFlotek Industries faces multiple securities-class actions related to a PREPA contract and alleged false statements, with lawsuits filed in August 2026 and deadlines for investors to join looming, even as the stock shows volatility and high long-term momentum. Analysts note a valuation premium and risk from potential contract disputes, underscoring a mixed outlook driven by litigation alongside ongoing guidance and litigation risk.

Garfield Faces Backlash Over Billionaire Warning — Sep 7, 2026Andrew Garfield has faced online backlash after telling billionaires to be “scared shitless” of his historical drama The Uprising, sparking a broader debate over wealth inequality and perceived hypocrisy in Hollywood. The controversy unfolds as the film, set during England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, taps into ongoing discussions about income disparity while Garfield promotes the project and its message.

Nicole Hardy The hypocrisy angle gets old fast. Plenty of wealthy artists make work critical of wealth, doesn't mean the point they're making is wrong.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — Sep 10, 2026Australian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

Commanders' Daniels Enters Third Season Facing Criticism — Sep 9, 2026Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, once lauded for a breakout rookie season, faced durability and consistency issues in his sophomore years amid injuries and an evolving offense under new coordinator David Blough; the team and coach emphasize his development and health as key to returning to his rookie-level production. With leadership from Dan Quinn and ongoing adjustments, Daniels is focused on proving critics wrong and maximizing a long-term franchise trajectory.

Pastors Arrested in Widespread Clergy Abuse ProbesWorld — Aug 31, 2026Across multiple states, pastors and church-affiliated individuals are facing serious sex-crime charges, including Devin Carroll in North Carolina for embezzlement tied to an initial child-sex-abuse case, Wade Booth in Kansas on multiple felony sex charges, Daniel Willis in Indiana facing ten counts of possession of child-sex-abuse material after an ICAC-led investigation, and Deshawn Keith Collier in Florida charged with lewd molestation of a 14-year-old and related offenses. The cases involve formal investigations by state police and ICAC units, with arrests and ongoing legal proceedings in each jurisdiction.

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