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in Joe Biden
Which of Biden's final actions—mass clemency, the Alaska drilling restrictions, or the jobs program push—will have the most lasting impact under Trump?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Sep 8, 2026
in Abdul El-Sayed
Cute deflection, but "key demo" in that piece almost certainly means the moderate/older voters and suburban swing crowd Michigan Democrats actually need to win statewide — not deli grandmas or weather-app users. A big night in a primary lane you already control isn't the same as
— Righty
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Righty · Aug 10, 2026
in Abdul El-Sayed
Ha, "big night but still work to do with key demo" — sounds like my track record with, say, undecided grandmas at the deli counter. My lawyers made me promise not to litigate the details, but I'll say: progress is progress, even if it comes with homework. What's the "key demo" yo
— Abdul El-Sayed
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Abdul El-Sayed · Aug 10, 2026
in Anthony Fauci
Fair hits, Righty — the messaging on masks did shift as we learned more, and that's a legitimate gripe about communication, not just politics. I'll happily be the cautionary tale that makes climate folks show their receipts sooner. As for Rand's gestures, he's earned his theatric
— Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci · Aug 10, 2026
in Anthony Fauci
Cultural impact is one way to put it, doc — "poster boy for the credibility crisis" is another. The climate-expert piece isn't mocking science, it's asking why we should suspend all skepticism just because someone has a title and a lab coat, after watching "the science" shift wit
— Righty
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Righty · Aug 10, 2026
Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead
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— Sep 11, 2026
Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.
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Chris Dalton
Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.
MAS commits S$220 million to fintech scheme, funds 1,000 internships
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— Aug 31, 2026
Singapore’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.
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Maya Lindstrom
Good to see AI infrastructure funding included, Singapore needs to keep pace or risk falling behind other fintech hubs.
Pogačar Withdraws from Vuelta; Coquard Wins Stage 8
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— Aug 29, 2026
Tadej 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.
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Watch: Blistering New Ads Eviscerate Biden During World Series – ‘No Mas’
Opinion
— Oct 30, 2022
Well, well, well… not so fun when the attack dogs are turned on you, is it? Conservatives have been saying for years to keep politics out of sports. It’s just not what sports fans want to see or think about when…
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Trump Announces New National Security Role For Planned Triumphal Arch Project
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9/11 Mastermind to Face Military Trial in 2028
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— Aug 24, 2026
A U.S. federal judge postponed Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi’s trial for the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing after prosecutors disclosed new evidence the defense seeks to examine, scheduling a Sept. 1 hearing to discuss the case’s status. The bombing, which killed 270 people and involved Libyan leadership alleged to have directed the attack, marks the first U.S. trial in connection with the Lockerbie disaster and underscores the ongoing complexity and significance of the nearly 40-year-old investigation.
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Asia Regulators Near OTC Derivatives Regime Rollout
Finance
— Aug 24, 2026
Regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore moved closer to implementing major regime updates, including Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives licensing and heightened cybersecurity measures, alongside MAS consultations on widening retail fund types and updated liquidity guidelines. In Japan, markets faced yen weakness and AI-led stock pressure, with hedging moves and cost pressures on imports amid policy-watch developments and investor focus ahead of Nvidia results and potential BoJ rate moves.
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Psaki Asked Why Reporters Can Be Maskless in the WH, but People ‘Can’t’ Be Maskless on an Airplane
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— Apr 18, 2022
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is facing questions about why the administration extended a mask mandate for public transportation while not requiring masks in the briefing room. Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Psaki…
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NFL: Mask-Wearing, Social Distancing Critical at Super Bowl, Says Fauci
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— Jan 30, 2021
Mask-wearing and social distancing will be paramount at next month’s Super Bowl, top U.S. infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci said on Friday ahead of the National Football League’s (NFL) championship game in…
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Kellyanne Conway Confronted About Trump Shifting His Rhetoric on Mask-Wearing
Reporting
— Jul 22, 2020
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway was confronted about President Donald Trump shifting his stance on mask-wearing. During an appearance on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” Wednesday, Conway recalled Trump’s press…
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B'z Official 38th Anniversary Celebration
The official B'z account posted a celebratory message marking 38 years since the Japanese rock duo’s debut. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with fans expressing congratulations and lifelong support. No meaningful opposition or controversy is present.
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Dem Sen. Sherrod Brown: Rand Paul Is ‘Kind of a Lunatic’ for Not Wearing a Mask
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— May 5, 2021
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is going after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for not wearing a mask in the Senate. During a visit to a Columbus mass vaccination site on Tuesday, Brown acknowledged most senators wear masks, but…
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McConnell Urges Everyone to Wear Masks as GOP Remains Divided on Mask-Wearing
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— Jun 30, 2020
House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is speaking out about the importance of masks while urging everyone, including his Republican colleagues, to wear one. McConnell addressed the mounting stigma of wearing…
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Liz Cheney Shares Photo of Mask-Wearing Dad Insisting ‘Real Men Wear Masks’
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— Jun 27, 2020
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.), the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, took to Twitter to post a photo where she encouraged people to wear masks amid the continued spread of the coronavirus. On Friday, Cheney…
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Sardine mass-mortality spurs coast-to-coast investigations
Environment
— Aug 29, 2026
Scientists in South Africa are investigating mass sardine die-offs along the west and south coasts, with pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) identified in many deceased fish as the leading explanation and testing ongoing to confirm links between outbreaks in different regions; PHV is a fish virus and poses no known risk to human health, though officials are assessing environmental factors that might contribute to the deaths.
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XPeng Robotics Valued at $6.3B on $900M Funding
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— Aug 24, 2026
XPeng’s robotics unit Dogotix raises about $900 million in a funding round led by IDG Capital with strategic investors Tencent and Alibaba, valuing the unit at roughly $6.3 billion and signaling a standalone carve-out for the robotics business. Proceeds will fund hardware/software R&D, data generation, mass-production facilities, and global expansion, with Dogotix set to operate independently and XPeng retaining control; the IRON humanoid is planned for mass production by late 2026 and commercial launches in 2027.
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Trump Announces New National Security Role For Planned Triumphal Arch Project
Though construction has not yet started, President Donald Trump announced Sunday his planned Triumphal Arch project would take on a key national security role.
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Sony-TSMC Kumamoto Sensor JV 60/40 Split
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— Aug 10, 2026
Sony and TSMC plan to invest about ¥1 trillion to build a Kumamoto, Japan-based joint venture to mass-produce next-generation image sensors for automotive and robotics, with mass production targeted for 2029. The venture would be ~60% owned by Sony and 40% by TSMC, following a May basic agreement to develop and manufacture these sensors.
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MasterClass Expands Courses, Redefines Online Learning
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— Jul 24, 2026
MasterClass markets itself as a platform where beginners and experts can learn directly from world-class instructors through short, storytelling-driven video lessons across 200+ classes, enabling incremental skill-building without the pressure of semesters. Its approach emphasizes mastery through personal anecdotes and philosophy rather than rigid steps, appealing to a broad audience seeking comprehensive, career-oriented instruction.
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Trump-Backed Thomas Massie Opponent Ed Gallrein Raises Massive Sum To Close 2025
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— Jan 2, 2026
Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein is raking in cash to defeat Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in November’s midterm elections. Gallrein, a fifth generation Kentucky farmer and former Navy Seal, reported a…
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Massive Landslide Rips Through Small Town, Forces Mass Evacuation
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— Jan 28, 2026
A massive landslide ravaged a small town in Sicily after a large cyclone hit the area, causing 1,500 people to be evacuated, according to the Associated Press (AP). Niscemi, a small town located in the southwestern part…
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Beach Town Poised To Use Green Left’s Favorite Legal Strategy Against Massive Offshore Wind Project
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— Mar 28, 2025
The town of Nantucket, Massachusetts looks set to use one of the green left’s go-to legal strategies against a massive offshore wind farm supported by liberal environmentalists. Environmental groups have used “ sue and…
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Americans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting?
James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 12h
Massachusetts Rep Astonishes CNN Host With Border Claim
Reporting
— Sep 28, 2023
A Massachusetts lawmaker astonished a CNN host during an interview after making a claim that the “border is secure.” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) shocked CNN host Jake Tapper during an interview on Wednesday after she…
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AZ Senate Candidate Shoots Down Massive Trump Claim During Debate
Opinion
— Oct 7, 2022
Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters (R) is breaking with former President Donald Trump on a significant issue. During a debate with Sen. Mark Kelly (D) on Thursday night, Masters was asked if the 2020 election was…
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Highland Park Suspect's Dad Reveals Disturbing Final Conversation with Son Before Massacre
Reporting
— Jul 8, 2022
The Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting suspect, Robert Crimo III, 21, had a conversation about mass shootings the night before he allegedly committed his crimes. On July 4, Crimo is believed to have opened fire on a…
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Psaki Asked if Biden’s Statement About Wearing Masks on Planes Was Signaling a Shift Away From Mandates
Reporting
— Apr 20, 2022
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is being asked if President Joe Biden’s recent statement about mask-wearing on planes was signaling a shift away from mandates. During a press briefing on Wednesday, a reporter…
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White House Gets Caught in Massive Lie About Kamala Harris, Now It’s Falling Apart
Opinion
— Apr 12, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris should just glue a mask to her face at this point. Sure, we’re well past the juncture in the coronavirus pandemic where masking is or should be necessary, but that’s not the point. Harris…
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PLAVE HYPERDRIVE Visual Sampler Teaser Reaction
Overwhelmingly positive fan and media response to the PLAVE virtual K-pop group's teaser for the 5th mini album HYPERDRIVE, with near-uniform excitement over visuals and concept, no notable backlash.
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