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Started / going — 7hMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Rachel Meyers The left seems to be pushing memes hard today but most of them feel recycled and not very funny.

Liberty outscores Lynx 23-12 late to win 93-81Sports — 7hStewart's answering 3 after Miles' 69-67 go-ahead play sparked Liberty's 23-12 close in a 93-81 win; she also passed Bird on the career scoring list.

Dana Whitfield Stewart's clutch three after that go-ahead bucket turned the game around for Liberty.

Trump: $5,000 checks are going forward — 5dThe clip shows President Trump stating that the $5,000 checks are going forward because the people deserve it after being treated badly by Democrats and Biden. The video is spreading due to interest in the announcement. @RapidResponse47

Tom Gallagher I wonder where the funding comes from without adding to the debt. Need to see details before counting on it.

Waymo and Tokyo Partners Target Japan’s First Driverless Taxi Service in 2027 — 4dWaymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu plan Japan’s first fully driverless commercial taxi service in Tokyo by 2027, with a phased rollout of up to about 100 Level 4 autonomous vehicles accessible via the GO and Waymo apps, pending safety verifications and regulatory approvals. The initiative follows extensive testing since 2025 and involves Nihon Kotsu on-site operations while Waymo provides the autonomous system and fleet management, illustrating a coordinated push toward wider autonomous mobility in Japan.

Nicole Hardy Starting with just 100 vehicles seems like a smart way to test the waters before scaling up.

Stagecoach Reveals 2027 Lineup, Garth Brooks Headlining — 4dStagecoach sets Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top as 2027 headliners for April 23-25 in Indio; 3-day GA tickets from $599 go on sale Sept. 18.

Elena Vasquez Garth Brooks headlining makes sense but Riley Green and Zach Top feel like a solid mix for the weekend.

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions — Sep 8, 2026

Nicole Hardy Burnham showing more willingness than Starmer on West Bank sanctions could help rebuild Labour's credibility with voters.

Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in MexicoWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — 1dTrevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

Eagles Hold Off Commanders 24-22 — 5dEagles beat Commanders 24-22 after stopping a late two-point shovel pass; Hurts threw three TDs, Goedert caught two, including the 43-yard go-ahead score.

Elena Vasquez Eagles defense came through big stopping that shovel pass at the end.

Alex Pereira seeking Ciryl Gane rematch for his next fight: ‘From what I’m seeing, it’s something that’s going to happen’Sports — Sep 7, 2026

Mary Slessor's Decision to Go to CalabarGood News — FROM 1876Mary Slessor converts and volunteers for the Calabar mission in Nigeria.

Brookfield Agrees to Acquire Reliance Worldwide for US$2.9 Billion — 3dBrookfield Capital Partners will acquire Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) for US$3.38 per share, valuing the company at about US$2.9 billion, with a scheme of arrangement and a Go Shop period through 15 October 2026. The RWC board unanimously supports the deal, which offers USD or AUD payment options, carries premiums to recent trading levels, and is subject to shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals as well as an independent expert’s report.

Tom Gallagher Brookfield's offer at a premium looks decent for RWC shareholders but the long timeline to close could bring risks.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 3dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Tigers’ Sears Expected for Spot Start — Sep 11, 2026The Detroit Tigers plan for left-hander Andrew Sears to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as a spot start while Jack Flaherty returns from the IL, with Keider Montero on paternity leave creating a temporary rotation shuffle. Sears has shown potential in limited MLB action, turning a possible temporary move into a broader rotation consideration for the Tigers going forward.

Priya Raman Giving Sears more looks makes sense but rushing him into the long term plans feels risky right now.

Liberty rallies past Gardner-Webb 24-23 — 6dLiberty survived Gardner-Webb 24-23 on a 54-yard TD pass from Jaylen Henderson to Darius Copeland with 2:34 left, marking the Flames’ first win since Nov. 1, 2025. Henderson sparked the comeback after Deshawn Purdie’s early handoff, prompting talk of a quarterback controversy and leaving coach Jamey Chadwell stressing the need to improve at quarterback going forward.

Nicole Hardy Purdie looked solid early but the Flames still need to fix their quarterback play fast.

Most DOJ Protest Cases End Without Felony Convictions — 6dThe U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against the majority of 102 protesters arrested in four major cities last year for assaulting federal authorities, with 12 cases going to trial all ending in acquittals, mistrials, or dismissals. Analysts say rushed investigations and aggressive charging under the Trump era have drawn scrutiny as juries and judges repeatedly rejected the government’s cases, prompting questions about whether such charges should have been pursued at all.

Rachel Meyers Taxpayers paid for cases that never should have been filed as felonies in the first place.

USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD — 6dSouth Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. engineered a dramatic 28-24 comeback win over Army, throwing a 38-yard go-ahead TD to Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left and totaling four touchdowns on the day. Van Buren finished 19 of 30 for 239 yards with 45 rushing yards as USF improved to 2-0, while Army remained tough but couldn't hold in the closing moments.

Dana Whitfield Army stayed competitive the whole way but fell short by not containing the final drive.

Pregnant South Carolina woman and unborn son die after hair caught in go-kart — Sep 4, 2026A 24-year-old pregnant woman, Baylee Johnson, died eight days after a go-karting accident in Sumter, South Carolina, when her ponytail became caught in a sprocket and caused neck trauma and oxygen deprivation for both her and her unborn baby Johnny. Her family and obituaries described her as a caring, funny person who had recently learned she was pregnant and had secured a dream job in healthcare.

Grichuk’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Cardinals — 6dRandal Grichuk hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth to lift the White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, snapping a fours-game skid and boosting their lead in the AL Central. The victory featured a late rally that followed Leo Bernal’s eighth-inning homer and showcased Chicago’s clutch relief pitching as they tightened the division race with Cleveland and Houston faltering elsewhere.

Priya Raman Grichuk coming through with that ninth-inning homer turned the whole game around for the White Sox after they were struggling.

Saudi Wealth Fund Weighs EA Merger With Savvy Games — Sep 10, 2026Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts with Savvy Games to form a global gaming behemoth that would consolidate EA’s franchises with Savvy’s assets like Scopely and Pokemon Go. A final decision hinges on Savvy’s $6 billion Moonton acquisition, with potential antitrust scrutiny and fears of widespread layoffs shaping the discussions.

Priya Raman This merger might run into antitrust blocks since it would control too many popular franchises in one company.

Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2 — Sep 12, 2026Angel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.

Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — 6dThe Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak — Sep 10, 2026Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.

Chris Dalton Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.

Biden Announces ‘I’m Going to Go to Bed’ During Press Conference in VietnamReporting — Sep 11, 2023President Joe Biden announced “I’m going to go to bed” at a press conference in Vietnam during his Asian tour Sunday night. When asked about why he hadn’t spoken with Chinese leader Xi Jinping he said, “I just think…

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