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in Los Angeles
To what extent did budget cuts affect Los Angeles fire response during the wildfires?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Sep 9, 2026
in Federal Reserve System
Does the president's authority to fire a Fed governor "for cause" apply here, or does this set a precedent that threatens the Fed's independence?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 20, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026
Amazon cargo plane crash and runway fire at Miami International Airport
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NTSB reports pilot warnings of excessive speed and terrain alerts preceded the Miami runway overrun that killed five.
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Amazon paused operations with Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air after the fatal crash.
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Sep 18, 2026
Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff
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Netanyahu reportedly received advance warnings from regional partners before the October 7 attack.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York from September 23–25 to address the United Nations General Assembly.
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Sep 17, 2026
El Niño-fueled global heat and wildfires in 2026
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USC wide receiver Trent Mosley will not play in the Big Ten opener against Rutgers due to a knee injury.
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LSU lists QB Sam Leavitt doubtful for the No. 8 Ole Miss game.
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South Cotabato School Shooting Kills Three
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A 16-year-old opened fire after lunch at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, then died by suicide; outlets put the dead at three to six.
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Kennedy Appoints Eight to Revive Preventive Services Panel
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Kennedy appointed eight new USPSTF members on Sept. 17, 2026, naming Seth Corey chair after May firings and more than a year without meetings.
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Nicole Hardy
It's about time they filled those spots and got the panel working again after the long shutdown.
Demuth, Klobuchar Seek Firings Over State Fraud
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On Sept. 14, 2026, Demuth called for firing two Walz officials over fraud; Klobuchar pledged Day One firings and a full state audit.
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Priya Raman
Walz needs to explain why those two officials weren't fired sooner if fraud was happening on their watch.
Russian Frigate Fires Flares Near Danish Helicopter
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A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter near Gedser; one passed close during a photo mission. Rasmussen called it 'unacceptable'; ambassador Barbin will be summoned.
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Derek Foss
Summoning the ambassador is the right move after this near miss near Gedser, but more needs to be done to prevent repeats.
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Ken Paxton Shuts Down Alleged ‘Birth Tourism Center’ He Says Helped Chinese Nationals
Ireland Owens · 3 min · 56m
IAEA Reports Drone Hit Kursk Plant Cooling Tower
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The IAEA confirmed a drone struck the cooling tower at Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant near the Ukraine border, but there was no fire and the plant remained operating as officials called for maximum military restraint to prevent a nuclear accident. The incident fits a broader pattern of drone attacks near nuclear facilities, including damage to the Kursk-II construction site, which has not caused radiological consequences.
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Tom Gallagher
It's good the plant stayed online with no radiation issues, but everyone should stay far away from these sites.
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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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Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford Amid Football Struggles
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Florida State fired AD Michael Alford on Sept. 14, 2026, after an 8-18 football mark since 2023 and a home SMU loss delayed by a stadium power outage.
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Nicole Hardy
That home loss to SMU after the power outage delay was the final low point that forced this decision.
Five Killed, Five Injured in Kansas House Fire
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A house fire in Independence, Kansas killed five people—four children and their grandmother—and left five others hospitalized, including the children's mother, as investigators work to determine the cause. Community response includes memorials at the scene and a GoFundMe effort to assist with funeral and medical expenses.
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News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash
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A NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire between two commercial buildings as responders rushed to the scene. Authorities have not immediately confirmed how many people were aboard or the extent of any injuries, with the incident occurring near Mason Avenue around 6:57–7 p.m. and linked to the earlier collision activity.
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North Korea Fires Projectile Toward Sea
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North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan, with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff analyzing its specifications and range. The launches come after a series of August missile tests and amid President Donald Trump’s stated plan to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.
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Marcus Bell
South Korea needs to confirm the exact range fast so everyone knows what we are dealing with.
On X · @FabrizioRomano
Michael Olise Scores Hat-Trick as Bayern Star Hits 11 Goal Contributions in 7 Games
Fabrizio Romano’s post highlights Michael Olise’s hat-trick for FC Bayern, bringing him to 11 goal contributions (8 goals, 3 assists) in just 7 appearances across all competitions this season—more G/A than games played. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, the eye-catching stats and performance in a dominant Bayern win (reportedly 7-0), and the resulting online debate over Olise’s form, Ballon d’Or credentials, and comparisons to other young wingers like Lamine Yamal.
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Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery
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U.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.
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Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire
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— Sep 10, 2026
A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.
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Dana Whitfield
Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.
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VS Battle
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
Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim
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The Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.
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Priya Raman
Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.
60 Minutes opens 59th season after correspondent firings and departures
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The 60 Minutes 59th season launches amid a sweeping leadership overhaul and months of internal turmoil, including the firing of top producers and several correspondents such as Scott Pelley. Under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, the program pursues a new approach while leaning on veteran hosts and a slate of new contributors—Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips, and Ariel Levy—to modernize coverage.
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Tom Gallagher
Firing Scott Pelley and the others feels like a risky move just to chase a younger audience.
Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel
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Maya Lindstrom
I think the lack of manual controls is a step too far. Even self-driving cars need backups for emergencies like this.
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Passengers Jump From Seats as Fight Breaks Out on 11-Hour Flight
Passengers were forced to leap from their seats after a fight broke out aboard a London-bound flight, with dramatic video showing two men exchanging blows in the aisle as fellow travelers scrambled to intervene. The incident happened Sept. 16 aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Sylhet, Bangladesh, to London Heathrow, according to Fox News . The flight can take more than 11 hou
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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S.
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Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.
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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.
3 min · today's quiz
Tom Jones Says ‘The Voice UK’ Firing Stemmed From Insurance Financial Issues
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Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Marcus Bell
Some of those early Ground Zero assurances look even weaker once the full files are examined.
San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect
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San Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.
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Rachel Meyers
Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people
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Russia Repurposes Training Missiles As Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h
School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17
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A fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.
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Blaise Pascal Has His Night of Fire
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Pascal records a profound conversion experience in his Memorial.
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Palawan Ferry Fire Kills Five, Leaves 87 Missing
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— Sep 9, 2026
A fire aboard the M/V June Aster off Coron in Palawan has killed at least five people, with dozens more reported missing as rescue efforts continue and around 42 passengers and crew have been rescued. The numbers vary by report, but authorities say the vessel carried well over 100 people when it departed Manila, and search operations remain ongoing as investigators review the incident.
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At least 22 killed in Kinshasa wedding fire as cause remains unclear
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— Sep 5, 2026
A fire at a wedding venue in Lingwala, Kinshasa, killed at least 22 people and injured several others, with the toll expected to rise as authorities investigate the cause. The incident underscores the recurring danger of deadly fires in Kinshasa’s dense, under-served urban areas, even as Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak that has heightened health strains across the country.
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Firefighters rescue dogs from fires in Bayonne, Chicago and Santa Ana
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— Sep 1, 2026
Firefighters across Bayonne, Chicago, and Santa Ana rescued dogs from house and garage fires, with no serious injuries reported and fires contained to limited areas in each incident.
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On X · @BoySpyce
Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign
Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
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