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Dolly Parton Mazes Across North America Fund Literacy — 4dAcross 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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Schools Expand AI Restrictions for 2026-27 — Sep 11, 2026As the 2026-27 school year begins, major districts like New York City and Los Angeles restrict student use of generative AI, implement guardrails, and require AI-literacy efforts, signaling a cautious rollout of AI in classrooms. Meanwhile, California advances safeguards with Gov. Newsom signing bills, and dozens of states and districts are pursuing or passing legislation to regulate AI use in K-12 education.

World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case — 6dWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.

Elena Vasquez The CAS appeal could drag this out, but easing restrictions now would undermine years of progress against state-sponsored cheating.

Stellantis CEO says US market needs separate vehicles from Chinese partnerships — Sep 10, 2026Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa reiterated that the global auto market is split between the United States and everywhere else, with US regulations and consumer demand driving distinct strategies and making the US the company’s main profit engine. The automaker is pursuing region-specific approaches—from relying on domestic US development to partnering with overseas Chinese firms and exploring asset-reutilization and financing options to adapt to geopolitical and economic shifts.

Shanna Moakler Regrets Travis Barker Documentary Participation — Sep 11, 2026Shanna Moakler says she regrets participating in ex-husband Travis Barker’s Hulu documentary, believing she wouldn’t be portrayed fairly, a stance she shared during interviews ahead of her upcoming memoir Blink of an Eye. The posts reiterate that she and Barker were married from 2004 to 2008 and share two children, with Moakler aiming to inspire other women through her experiences with trauma and public scrutiny.

Dana Whitfield Her memoir sounds like the better way to share what really happened without someone else's editing.

Salman Rushdie named 2026 recipient of National Book Foundation medal — Sep 10, 2026Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2026, to be presented at the 77th National Book Awards in New York on November 18 with Kiran Desai as presenter. As the 39th recipient and only the fourth born outside the United States, the honor underscores his five-decade literary career and his status as a U.S. citizen who identifies as an immigrant writer whose work traverses borders.

Derek Foss Rushdie deserves this for his fearless writing that has connected so many readers across borders over decades.

Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — Sep 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.

Nestlé Plans Price Increases to Offset Middle East Supply Costs — Sep 10, 2026Nestlé’s leadership reiterates that the Middle East conflict is a real driver of inflationary pressure, raising energy, freight and raw-material costs with only a modest direct sales impact estimated at about 2–3% of global revenue. The company is responding through price increases, product reformulation, pruning weaker items, cost efficiencies and a willingness to pursue strategic acquisitions to protect margins amid ongoing cost inflation.

Jared Kim Nestlé's price hikes feel inevitable with rising energy costs, but I hope they don't overdo it on items people buy daily.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Seen as Likely Heir, Seoul Says — Sep 10, 2026South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as his successor and that she likely has a younger sibling of unknown gender, though details about any older brother remain unconfirmed. Multiple reports reiterate the third-generation leadership dynamic in North Korea and the ongoing uncertainty about the children’s exact number and birth order.

Rachel Meyers I wonder if confirming an older brother would change how Seoul views the succession.

Pochettino says Tottenham should receive 2016-17 Premier League title — Sep 10, 2026Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea should be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and that Tottenham should be retrospectively awarded the trophy after Chelsea self-reported 74 FA rule breaches, arguing that the winner must be determined under uniform rules and stronger sanctions for rule-breaking. He has reiterated this stance across multiple outlets, maintaining Spurs finished second and deserved the title if Chelsea’s breaches are acknowledged as legitimate grounds for revisiting the award.

Marcus Bell Pochettino is right that titles need consistent rules, but retroactively handing Spurs the 2017 one after all this time feels like rewriting history.

Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance — Sep 9, 2026Collider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.

Hunter Biden criticizes Harris's political skills but sees a bright future for her — Sep 1, 2026Hunter Biden reiterated that Kamala Harris was loyal to his father but not to a fault, and he critiqued her political performance as not being a very good politician, remarks he made during interviews with Mehdi Hasan as they discussed Biden’s presidency and Harris’s 2024 campaign. He also suggested Harris could have carved out more daylight and has a deep, potentially front‑running future in politics, depending on her choices.

Chris Dalton If she really has "front-runner" potential, the 2024 run sure didn't show it. Curious what he thinks she should do differently next time.