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Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — 2dSpencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

Trump Announces CNN, MSNOW, Politico White House Ban — 9hTrump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House effective immediately on Sept. 18, 2026, accusing them of constant fake news.

Rachel Meyers This ban risks limiting public access to White House events without addressing the underlying media issues.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — 5dGoldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

AI Leaders Split Over Regulation and Safety — 5dMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella urged that pursuing superintelligence must benefit humanity and remain under human control, advocating deliberate pacing and broad access for both closed and open-source AI models, plus embedded evaluators to turn safety principles into practice. He also stressed that organizations should own their learning loops and proprietary knowledge, cautioning against control by a few entities, and noted Microsoft will publish a Code of Conduct for its MAI models to guide public consultation.

Trump Announces Ban on CNN MSNBC and Politico From White House — 8hIt appears people won’t be seeing CNN, MS NOW and Politico at the White House. That’s because President Donald Trump has banned the three media outlets from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Restricting access like this only fuels more division instead of encouraging better reporting from everyone.

Former Fox 2 Anchor Taryn Asher Settles Non-Compete Dispute With Station — 8hFormer Fox 2 Detroit anchor Taryn Asher can now pursue work at other television stations after she and the network reached an agreement resolving a dispute over a non-compete claus… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Good for Asher that she got the non-compete lifted and can look for work elsewhere now.

US Acknowledges Undisclosed On-Orbit Weapons — 3dChina condemned the United States for deploying on‑orbit space weapons, urging Washington to halt preparations for space warfare and to uphold global strategic stability. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space use and warned against weaponising outer space or triggering an arms race, a view echoed as the US, and its allies, pursue space security capabilities.

Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56 — 10hSinger-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

Meme declaring nothing will stop us now trends on right — 10hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Longevity Interest Spans Health, Medicine, InvestmentHealth — 5dExperts caution that longevity should be defined by reducing risks of cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer and cognitive diseases through comprehensive testing and personalized plans, not merely chasing arbitrary biological age scores. The conversation across clinics, media voices and investors now spans practical skin- and device-based improvements, measured prevention through the Silent Decade framework, and bold biotech funding aimed at replacement therapies and long-term durability.

US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — 4dThe Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

Texas Tech, Houston Meet in Ranked Rivalry — 2dTexas Tech’s roster-spending push remains front and center as it reportedly spent around $5 million to keep Brendan Sorsby and has long been a leader in the Big 12, though recent estimates show BYU now closer to the pack and Tech not necessarily the most expensive. The narrative blends a high-stakes program-building push with a high-profile showdown against Houston, a test of whether Tech’s 2025 breakthrough can translate into sustained national power amid coaching tensions and fanfare about the program’s spending and strategy.

Australia Plans Detentions for Tourist Overstayers — 1dAustralia will detain tourist visa overstayers among roughly 77,000 now in the country. Thistlethwaite says once word spreads detention is 'not a nice place,' people will comply.

Priya Raman Locking up tourists for paperwork problems feels excessive. A fine or quick departure order would work better than new detention beds.

Anthropic Says Claude Now Leads 26% of Its R&D Work — 1dAnthropic says Claude now leads 26% of its R&D work, up from near zero in February, and urges rivals to publish similar metrics on recursive self-improvement.

Nicole Hardy It's impressive how fast Claude has scaled to handle over a quarter of Anthropic's R&D, but rivals sharing their own numbers would help everyone track real progress on self-improvement.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 1dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — 1dThe former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The A… — by Sandra Rhodes

Sam Okafor Kaepernick is right that the anthem is tough to sing, but that has nothing to do with why we stand for it.

Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million — 1dA Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.

Marcus Bell Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made.

Pope Appoints Saporito Bishop of Metuchen — 3dPope Leo XIV has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito of Newark as the new Bishop of Metuchen, filling the diocese’s vacancy since November 2025 when the former bishop moved to become Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. Saporito, a Newark native with three decades of North Jersey ministry and experience as an auxiliary bishop, previously led evangelization initiatives and will now lead a diocese that has been administrated by Very Rev. Jonathan Toborowsk since Checchio’s departure.

Meme declaring nothing can stop us now trends on the right — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Jared Kim Some of these are clever but I wonder how long the trend will actually last.

I KNOW YOU DID!!!😎😘😘😘 — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Marcus Bell It's wild how fast these memes spread and shape opinions among conservatives lately.

Democrats Debate Transgender Issues Ahead of Midterms — 4dDemocrats across several states are recalibrating their stance on transgender athletes, with some candidates urging caution and a focus on broader policy issues while others, like Newsom and Talarico, acknowledge fairness concerns in sports and adopt nuanced positions. The debate reflects internal party divisions and strategic pressure ahead of midterms, as lawmakers balance support for transgender rights with public concern about fairness and safety in sports.

Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain LesionsHealth — 4dCampaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.

Fed Rate Increase Raises US Borrowing Costs Across Loan Types — 2dAcross major economies, borrowing costs are rising and uneven: the U.S. Fed’s rate hike signals higher borrowing costs with AI investment keeping some sectors buoyant while housing cools and consumer debt burdens grow; meanwhile, Korea reports new-credit loans now costing more than existing loans, reversing a prior gap.

A Cycling Obsession and a Life-Altering CrashGood News — Sep 1, 2026Scott La Point survived being hit by an 8-ton truck while cycling, recommitted his life to Jesus during rehab, and now serves fellow brain-injury survivors as a neuropsychologist.

Derek Foss Infrastructure is the real issue here. More protected bike lanes would prevent so many of these crashes.

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