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South Korea completes ITER vacuum vessel sector module — Jul 23, 2026The Korea-ITER Fusion Day marks the completion of the last vacuum vessel sector assembled by HD Hyundai and its integration into a sector module, moving toward a 5,000-ton donut-shaped vacuum vessel for the ITER reactor. HD Hyundai has produced four of the nine sectors, underscoring South Korea’s pivotal role and international collaboration in advancing fusion energy.

EuroLeague CEO says league is ready to rival NBA in Europe — Sep 4, 2026European basketball is at a pivotal juncture as the NBA pursues NBA Europe expansion while EuroLeague leaders insist any partnership must be mutually beneficial; if no deal is reached, EuroLeague says it will press ahead and compete, highlighting a risk of value fragmentation across media rights and fan engagement. With the NBA eyeing consolidation and expansion into major European markets and club iterations like ASVEL under Tony Parker signaling continued focus on long-term stability, both sides see potential benefits from collaboration but remain prepared to advance separately if needed.

MAS commits S$220 million to fintech scheme, funds 1,000 internships — Aug 31, 2026Singapore’s MAS will invest S$220 million over three years in the fourth iteration of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation scheme to accelerate fintech innovation, frontier-tech adoption, and talent development. The plan funds six tracks, including AI adoption and infrastructure, and aims to fund at least 1,000 fintech internships to strengthen Singapore’s fintech ecosystem, according to DPM Gan Kim Yong.

Maya Lindstrom Good to see AI infrastructure funding included, Singapore needs to keep pace or risk falling behind other fintech hubs.

Amazon Tweaks App Icon After Hitler ComparisonReporting — Mar 7, 2021Amazon tweaked its new app icon after people pointed out that the earlier version resembled Adolf Hitler. The e-commerce giant introduced the first iteration of the new icon in January, replacing the shopping cart…

McEnany Says ‘Science Should Not Stand in the Way’ of Schools Re-openingReporting — Jul 16, 2020White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany re-iterated this week the Trump administration’s desire to get schools open for the fall, saying that “science should not stand in the way of this.” Asked by a reporter what…

House Dems Bemoan GOP Effort To Block Military Funding For Child Sex Changes — Dec 10, 2024House Democrats are attacking the GOP’s move to stop the military from paying for child sex change treatments in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Republicans negotiating the most recent iteration of…

Americans Tune Hollywood Out as Oscars TV Ratings Crash To All-Time LowReporting — Apr 27, 2021The award for the least-watched Academy Awards show of all time goes to the 2021 version of the Oscars. The 93rd iteration of the iconic awards show experienced a 58.3 percent ratings drop from last year, based on…

Multiple Attorneys General Join Together to Sue Biden in Bid to Block His ‘Illegal Student Loan Plan’Reporting — Mar 29, 2024A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit to block the latest iteration of President Joe Biden’s plan to shift repayment of student loans from former students to taxpayers. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who is…

BOB EHRLICH: Dems Lick Their Chops At Thought Of Trump Resurrecting Biden-Era Lawfare — Mar 4, 2025The left’s original iteration of Trump era lawfare (circa 2017-2020) was two-pronged: choose and simply run to any progressive federal judge in order to secure an injunction and/or simply impeach the guy as many times…

NASA Orbiter Discovers Moon’s Largest Newly Formed Crater — 3dRobert Wagner spotted a bright spot with a dark ring in LRO data: McGetchin crater, 728 feet wide—the Moon’s largest newly formed impact, a 2024 strike scientists call once-in-a-lifetime.

Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.

Host Digital Prices $17.5 Million Stock OfferingBusiness — 2dHost Digital Inc., formerly Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., announced a proposed underwritten public offering of Class A common stock priced at $8.00 per share for 2,187,500 shares (about $17.5 million gross) with a 30-day option for up to 328,125 additional shares, and the offering is expected to close around Sept. 21, 2026. Proceeds are earmarked for data center investments, general corporate purposes, capital expenditures and working capital, with Cantor Fitzgerald and partners serving as underwriters.

Dolly Parton Mazes Across North America Fund Literacy — 3dAcross the Midwest and South, new or updated corn mazes and fall festivals open, from Emmett’s farm celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic maze to Mich igan’s eight-acre maze at Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm celebrating apples and accessibility, and Tennessee venues launching Dolly Parton tribute mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library. The growing trend includes family-friendly activities, farm experiences, and charitable ties as communities welcome autumn with varied mazes, festival hours, and ticketing options.

Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56 — 1dSinger-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ f… — by Sandra Rhodes

Analysis Finds Strong Unions in Most States With Weak Literacy Policies — 2dA new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute is examining a notable connection among teachers’ union strength, early-literacy policies, and reading performance across the c… — by Andrew Powell

Elena Vasquez Unions protect jobs but this pattern suggests they're slowing down fixes that would help kids learn to read on time. States need to act anyway.

GM Debuts New V-8 Engines for 2027 Pickups — 2dGM's new 6.6-liter V-8 for 2027 Silverado and Sierra pickups makes 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque as the company sticks with diesel over hybrids.

Rachel Meyers GM made the right call keeping the diesel V8 instead of rushing into hybrids since most pickup owners still need maximum towing torque.

LSAW Pipes Support Large-Scale Energy, Marine ProjectsBusiness — 3dLSAW pipes are favored for large-diameter pipelines because their welded longitudinal seam supports demanding project specs, with selection guided by design requirements and standards such as API 5L and ISO 3183. Heavy-wall LSAW pipes extend this utility into offshore engineering, where increased wall thickness provides structural strength and corrosion resistance for jacket foundations in offshore wind projects, with specifications driven by engineering design and project criteria.

Dana Whitfield The push into offshore wind with heavy-wall versions shows how well they handle the strength needs for jacket foundations.

Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Case Is State Matter Beyond His Pardon Power — 6dFollowing a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts case, her attorney publicly urged President Trump to grant a pardon, but Trump reiterated that presidential pardons cover only federal crimes and called the situation very sad. He also praised Clancy’s attorney and said the case must be resolved at the state level, stressing that there is no winner regardless of retrial considerations.

This is literally not an exaggeration — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Marcus Bell It's wild how much exaggeration the conservative side uses to push their points.

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — Sep 12, 2026US President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

PGA Tour Rules Out Further LIV Player Returns — 6dThe PGA Tour has reiterated that it is not considering a returning-member programme for LIV Golf players, even as Brooks Koepka previously returned under a limited-time path; Commissioner Brian Rolapp stressed accountability and a focus on the Tour's future as it rolls out a two-tier system in 2028. LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing has left several top players as unsecured creditors, with the Public Investment Fund owning LIV's equity and signaling a potential reorganization toward early 2027.

PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028Sports — Sep 12, 2026The PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.

Tennessee Plans Nashville Airport Renaming for Parton — Sep 10, 2026Tennessee plans to honor Dolly Parton by renaming Nashville International Airport and continuing development of her Songwriter Hotel and museum, set to open in 2026 with potential licensing revenue. Across Ringgold, Georgia, Denver, and Knoxville-area communities, fans and locals are commemorating her life with tributes, exhibits, and events that celebrate her private life, philanthropy, and enduring cultural impact.

Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race — 5dPresident Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.

Maya Lindstrom Bailey distancing himself earlier might hurt if suburban voters see this as just another Trump pick.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 6dThe 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.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

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