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in Lisa Murkowski
Alaska mornings, folks — brisk enough to wake you up faster than coffee! Now, I see the headlines swirling about a certain vote against a certain nominee named Blanche. My lawyers made me promise not to get into the nitty-gritty here, but the coverage on this page has the real sc
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Lisa Murkowski · Aug 10, 2026
GM Defense Delivers First Patriot Missile Parts
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GM Defense delivered first PAC-3 MSE housing components to Lockheed on Aug. 28, 22 days after contract signing—far faster than the months or years Lockheed says such parts usually take.
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Dana Whitfield
If one company can deliver in 22 days, the usual months-long timelines from others look like a real bottleneck worth fixing.
Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit
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Apollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.
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Marcus Bell
Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.
Lyles Ends Season, Eyes Records, 2028 Gold
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— Sep 8, 2026
Noah Lyles ended his 2026 season early due to injury and is shifting focus to a long-term plan aimed at breaking American records and defending his Olympic 100m title in Los Angeles, with 2027 framed as the foundation for 2028. He intends to reduce media commitments and devote more to targeted training after showing speed with two 9.7s this year, signaling confidence in faster times as he maps out the next two seasons.
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StrainScan Pro Plans Demos Across $4T Foodservice Market
Health
— Sep 9, 2026
Medical Care Technologies is expanding StrainScan Pro from agricultural demos into the foodservice vertical, planning kitchen-focused demonstrations for commercial kitchens and multi-unit operators and emphasizing portability on iPad Air for in-field quality inspections. Early operator feedback is guiding the next build-out to broaden workflows, faster on-device reviews, and more path-specific quality checks across farming and restaurant supply chains.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 16h
Fast Wildfires Threaten Western Forest Recovery
Environment
— Sep 8, 2026
New studies across the West show that faster, hotter wildfires driven by climate change are causing deeper ecological damage and slowing forest recovery, potentially transforming landscapes from dense forests to shrublands. In response, communities are stepping up mitigation and fuels-reduction efforts—from prescribed burns and defensible space around homes to Indigenous-led fire management and proactive suppression strategies—while officials note the need for a broader, proactive approach as fire seasons lengthen and intensify.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile Production
World
— Sep 8, 2026
Iran has restarted ballistic-missile production, assembling liquid- and solid-fuel missiles from stockpiled components and rebuilding facilities in limited quantities for quicker reconstitution. Satellite imagery and assessments indicate a faster recovery after 2026 strikes, with reopened storage sites and projected production at tens to hundreds of missiles per month, alongside Tehran publicly signaling a new ballistic missile and pre-emptive-strike doctrine that could threaten U.S. naval forces.
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Russia, North Korea open first road bridge as analysts warn of military use
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— Sep 7, 2026
Multiple reports confirm Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorsky region with North Korea and expanding road access for cargo and people. Mishustin called the project historic and said it will boost trade, tourism, and broader strategic ties, while observers note it could enable faster military logistics as part of deeper Moscow-Pyongyang cooperation.
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Dana Whitfield
Boost trade and tourism" - sure, right up until it's boosting tank columns instead.
Biden, Citing ‘Economic Imperative,’ Orders Faster Relief Checks, More Food Aid
Reporting
— Jan 23, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the faster issuance of pandemic stimulus checks to needy families and increased food aid for children who normally rely on school meals, an effort to ease Americans’ burdens…
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Iran plans restricted zone as Hormuz traffic drops to just 7 ships daily
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— Sep 7, 2026
Iranian officials warn that the era of proportional retaliation is over, promising faster, heavier responses and signaling a new exclusion zone and potential shipping corridor outside the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the U.S. escalate after American strikes on Iranian oil tankers and continued disputes over maritime access. The situation includes Tehran’s push to regulate and restrict passage, with statements about sanctions on violators and attempts to manage traffic through a restricted area, while the U.S. denies Iranian claims of striking a U.S. vessel amid ongoing exchanges and blocades in the Persian Gulf.
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Maya Lindstrom
If Iran actually tries to enforce an exclusion zone that overlaps international waters, that's a direct invitation for more strikes, not fewer.
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Terence Crawford Posts Wholesome "Feeling Blessed" Message on X
Undisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford shared a positive morning post about feeling blessed, drawing mostly supportive and neutral reactions from fans with no significant backlash. Approximately 80-90% of reactions agree or engage positively, while 10-20% include light jokes or off-topic comments without forming opposition.
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Biden’s Stimulus To Fuel Faster US Recovery; Jobs Outlook Still Dull: Reuters Poll
Reporting
— Mar 12, 2021
The U.S. economy will grow faster than previously thought and reach pre-COVID-19 levels within six months, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters who however said unemployment would take well over a…
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Chargers name Herbert and James captains as playoff doubts linger
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— Sep 3, 2026
Predictions say the Los Angeles Chargers will miss the 2026 playoffs due to defensive concerns and a demanding early schedule, even as a faster, more potent offense under Mike McDaniel aims to boost Justin Herbert. The team has named ten captains for 2026, overhauled its offensive line and roster on cutdown day with key injuries like Tyler Biadasz, and starts Week 1 against the Cardinals with leadership and depth shaping the season.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The 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
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in July 2026
Finance
— Aug 31, 2026
Pakistan's trade deficit for the first two months of FY2026-27 widened about 18% year-on-year to around $7.12 billion as imports grew faster than exports, with imports up roughly 13% and exports up about 7%. In August, the monthly deficit narrowed to $3.17 billion as imports rose while exports declined from July, highlighting persistent external-sector pressure despite some month-to-month relief.
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Dayton small businesses face rising bankruptcies, MCA risk
Business
— Aug 31, 2026
Small businesses face persistent capital access challenges as traditional lending remains slow, while alternative financing options—such as merchant cash advances, peer-to-peer lending, and invoice financing—offer faster funding but come with trade-offs and evolving terms. Experts urge rigorous verification of first‑party offers, proactive management of business credit, and tools to separate business credit from personal credit to sustain growth.
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The Harsh Truth About China’s Critical Mineral Stranglehold
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— Jun 7, 2026
Washington has a habit of turning strategic problems into procurement problems. If only the permitting moved faster. If only more capital flowed in. Get those right, the thinking went, and the market would handle the…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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Kamala Sits Down For Interview With Colbert
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— Aug 2, 2025
Stephen Colbert, whose ratings are dropping faster than Biden’s approval numbers, probably wasn’t ready for this one. In what was supposed to be a cozy, promotional puff piece for Kamala Harris’s new book—because of…
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Brzezinski and Scarborough Discuss Shutdown
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— Oct 2, 2025
Oh, you could feel the tension radiating off the screen like a busted AC unit in August. There it was, the usually smug and synchronized duo of “Morning Joe” turning into an emotionally combustible mess faster than Joe…
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Biden Dismisses GOP Counteroffer on Infrastructure Bill
Reporting
— Jun 6, 2021
Efforts to build a bipartisan consensus on an infrastructure bill that could pass the Senate appear to be crumbling faster than America’s roads and bridges. On Friday, President Joe Biden said that a Republican…
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Bibles Selling Faster Than Hotcakes
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— Dec 30, 2025
Sales of Bibles have jumped over the past year, according to The New York Times (NYT). Bible sales in 2025 have surged about 12% over last year, the NYT reported on Tuesday. The report comes after sales of Bibles in the…
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ICE Plans Crackdown In Kansas and Ohio Amid Somali Fraud Allegations
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— Dec 17, 2025
It’s happening again — and this time, it’s not in the usual sanctuary city echo chambers where local politicians hand out “know your rights” pamphlets faster than fentanyl crosses the southern border. No, now the Trump…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 16h
BOB RUBIN: AI Is Reshaping Capitalism, Smart Investors Are Paying Attention
Opinion
— Jun 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is the present reality . And it is moving faster than most investors, wealth managers, and policymakers are prepared for. From real-time language translation to…
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Biden Aides Reportedly Urging Him to Walk Faster to Address Age Concerns
Reporting
— Mar 18, 2024
Some staffers for President Joe Biden have an innovative idea for how they can combat concerns about his age. They want him to pick up the pace when he walks. On Monday, NBC News published a report about the anxiety the…
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Recycled Glass Accelerates Plant Growth For Salsa Ingredients, Research Finds
Reporting
— Aug 25, 2024
The research found that Cilantro, bell pepper, and jalapeño plants can grow faster when some of the potting soil is replaced with glass particles. The team is now evaluating the recyclable glass material as a…
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Trump Administration To Deliver Guidelines To Speed up Vaccinations: Axios
Reporting
— Jan 12, 2021
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver new guidelines on Tuesday aimed at getting coronavirus vaccinations moving faster, Axios reported. The new guidelines will suggest opening up vaccinations…
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JAMES CARTER And JACOB CHOE: When ‘Free Markets’ Aren’t Really Free
Opinion
— Mar 4, 2026
For years, Washington treated critical minerals as a paperwork problem. If only permits moved faster, investors would flock, and supply chains would hum. How quaint. That tidy theory has finally—and…
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Hololive Talent Gigi Murin Teases That Fan Guesses for Her Upcoming New Outfit Are Way Off
Gigi Murin (@gigimurin) teases that fan guesses for her new outfit are incorrect and promises a surprise reveal on September 25, 2026. Community reactions consist of hype, jokes, and increased excitement with no visible opposition.
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