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GM Defense Delivers First Patriot Missile Parts — 1dGM 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.

Dana Whitfield If one company can deliver in 22 days, the usual months-long timelines from others look like a real bottleneck worth fixing.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — 2dDario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night — 4dMatthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.

Rachel Meyers Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.

Yamal Matches Messi Benchmark in Barcelona Win — 6dLamine Yamal continued his breakout run with another brace against Levante, taking his six-match goal tally to six and matching a historic Messi-level feat by becoming the second player in the 21st century to notch three braces in Barcelona’s first five La Liga matches. The young forward’s influence is mirrored by his ongoing Champions League contributions and his record-breaking rise culminates in him also becoming Barcelona’s youngest captain as discussions around his leadership role intensify.

Tom Gallagher Yamal's pace at matching Messi's early brace record while captaining at 17 is the real story here.

First Woman Takes Helm of Panama CanalWorld — Sep 6, 2026Ilya Espino de Marotta took office as the Panama Canal’s first female administrator, pledging to run the canal with efficiency, transparency, and a deep commitment to Panama while leading a post-expansion era. Her tenure comes as the waterway confronts ongoing drought and El Niño conditions and advances a multibillion-dollar expansion plan including a Río Indio reservoir and new terminals to secure water supply and sustain global shipping.

U.S. Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11World — Sep 7, 2026Across the U.S. and beyond, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are taking place around Sept. 11 to honor victims and first responders, with events at CSU San Marcos (2,071 steps), Charlotte’s Bank of America Corporate Center (110 stories), Bristol Motor Speedway (110 floors), and related Tri-City observances, plus participation by international first responders in Atlanta. Many events raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and related FDNY services, with community participation and age restrictions where noted.

Starc Breaks WTC Record, Australia Level Series — Aug 22, 2026Mitchell Starc delivered a devastating burst in Mackay, taking five wickets in his first four overs and removing Bangladesh’s openers on the first ball as Australia sought to bounce back in the second Test. He also became the first player in 149 years of Test cricket to take a wicket with the first ball of a match on four separate occasions, underscoring a dominant start amid Australia’s momentum after Darwin.

Melania Trump Wastes No Time, Continues to Forge On with First Lady-Like ResponsibilitiesOpinion — Dec 16, 2022You can take the classy woman away from the “first lady” title, but you can’t take the first lady out of a classy woman. Former first lady Melania Trump, who may very well be first lady again come 2024 , went above and…

Nick Shirley sues California over law critics call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — Sep 4, 2026Citizen journalist Nick Shirley has filed a federal lawsuit challenging AB 2624, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, arguing the law restricting publishing personal information about immigration support providers violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and aims to silence investigative reporting. Proponents say the Safe at Work Act protects providers from doxxing while opponents, led by Shirley and backed by America First Legal, argue it suppresses transparency; the bill was signed by Gov. Newsom and is slated to take effect in 2027.

Elena Vasquez Doxxing is a real problem, but the name of this bill alone shows exactly who lawmakers wanted to shut down.

Bolstered by Allies, Biden Officials Take Blunt Message To First China TalksReporting — Mar 17, 2021The United States will take an uncompromising stance in talks with China on Thursday in Alaska, officials have said, in the first face-to-face meetings between senior officials from the two rivals since U.S. President…

Jill Biden Confronted on Whether Her Husband Would Ever Take a Mental Competency TestReporting — Mar 6, 2023First Lady Jill Biden is not too keen on the idea of politicians over a certain age taking mental competency tests. During an interview with CNN, the first lady was asked about Republican presidential hopeful Nikki…

Biden Nominee Blinken Makes First Visit To State DepartmentReporting — Dec 17, 2020President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. top diplomat, Antony Blinken, on Thursday went to the State Department for the first time since the election, taking part in meetings and briefings as he prepares to take…

Trump: I Would ‘Absolutely’ Take COVID-19 VaccineReporting — Jul 23, 2020Once a successful COVID-19 vaccine is made available, President Donald Trump has made it known he would “absolutely” take it. When asked if he would “consider being one of the first to take this vaccine to send a…

Biden Speaks To Putin for First Time Since Taking Power: White HouseReporting — Jan 26, 2021U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for the first time since taking office and raised concerns about Russian activities including the treatment of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei…

‘Science Is Back’: Biden Appears To Take Swipe at Trump During Visit To CDCReporting — Mar 19, 2021President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at former President Donald Trump during his first visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters since taking office. “Science is back. All…

Williams sisters blow 5-0 tiebreak lead in US Open exit — Sep 5, 2026Serena and Venus Williams returned to US Open doubles for the first time since 2022, taking a 5-0 lead in the deciding-set tiebreak before Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint stormed back to win in three sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defeat coincides with ongoing talk about Serena’s singles comeback and the veterans’ enduring impact and crowd-pleasing presence, even as questions remain about rust and future plans.

Dana Whitfield Honestly this makes me more curious about Serena's singles plans than the loss itself.

Liverpool agree pre-contract deal for teen forward N'Guessan before loan to Brest — Sep 4, 2026Liverpool have agreed to sign 18-year-old forward Djylian N’Guessan from Saint-Étienne for about €5m (£4.3m), with the deal to take effect in January and the player to spend the first half of the season on loan at Brest in Ligue 1. The transfer is part of Liverpool’s push to recruit young talent through its Global Talent team, highlighting N’Guessan’s strong youth international pedigree.

Marcus Bell Another one for the "watch this space" pile. Ligue 1 loan should be a good testing ground before he's judged on the big stage.

Michelle Obama Announces New Instagram TV Series to Highlight College Freshmen StoriesReporting — Jan 7, 2020Former first lady Michelle Obama is looking to highlight stories of those who are new to taking on college and inspire other first-year college students, through the launch of “A Year of Firsts.” Obama, who has 35.3…

Biden Vetoes Bill for the First Time of His Presidency, Takes Aim at Marjorie Taylor GreeneReporting — Mar 20, 2023President Joe Biden took to Twitter to share he vetoed a bill for the first time of his presidency. “I just vetoed my first bill. This bill would risk your retirement savings by making it illegal to consider risk…

Randi Weingarten Doubles Down on Homeschooling Take After First Post BackfiresOpinion — Nov 14, 2023American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten needs to learn, to borrow from internet parlance, to take the L. On Sunday, the controversial union leader decided she would share an Axios story about the…

After Somber Tone in First 100 Days, Biden Plans To Try To Sell Spending to US PublicReporting — Apr 27, 2021When he delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, President Joe Biden will take on a new role: salesman in chief. Through his first 100 days in office, Biden has often struck a somber tone…

First-Time Homebuyers Are Older Than Ever As Affordability Crisis Takes Toll — Nov 4, 2025The typical age of first-time homebuyers reached a record high in 2025, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The median age of a first-time home buyer rose to 40 in 2025, up from 38…

Commentary: Biden Cooks Up Insane False Claim That Trump Campaigned on Idea That 'Black Folks Are Taking Your Job'Opinion — May 26, 2021In a recently published interview that was his first as president of the United States, Joe Biden falsely claimed that his predecessor campaigned on the rhetoric that black people were taking jobs away from other…

Pogačar Withdraws from Vuelta; Coquard Wins Stage 8 — Aug 29, 2026Tadej Pogacar, the leader of the Vuelta a España, abandoned during stage 8 after a heavy crash that left him with facial and shoulder injuries, ending his bid to win the race. The accident reshaped the GC, with Enric Mas taking the lead as Pogacar becomes the first reigning Tours winner to exit a Grand Tour mid-race.