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Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — 1dGenetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as 'New America' — Sep 9, 2026

Marcus Bell This map stunt is pointless and just stirs up unnecessary confusion over a state name that's been around forever.

Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as New America — Sep 8, 2026

Nicole Hardy This kind of map stunt keeps Trump in the headlines but does nothing practical for the people living there.

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.

Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as New America5 sources — Sep 7, 2026

Sanders urges Trump-Xi treaty to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence — 4dBernie Sanders wants Trump and Xi to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence. Trump says America already leads, calls new limits a hoax that would help China, and points to existing authority.

Sam Okafor Trump has the stronger point that America should not tie its own hands while Beijing keeps racing ahead.

Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ — Sep 6, 2026President Donald Trump has floated or shared maps and posts suggesting renaming places such as New Mexico to 'New America,' alongside prior and ongoing actions that rename other geographical names like the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' drawing mixed reactions and prompting fact-checks. He has also posted a flag-style graphic labeling strategic waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz as 'New U.S. Territory,' amid ongoing debate over the seriousness, legality, and diplomatic implications of these moves.

Derek Foss New Mexico has had that name since before the US even existed. This is just silly.

South Park Announces 'South America' Stunt Mocking Trump — Sep 8, 2026South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone formally rename the series to SOUTH AMERICA in a marketing stunt mocking President Trump, citing support from Apple and Google and teasing Paramount. The move comes amid a running joke about Trump’s push to rename places and follows the show’s Emmy win for an episode skewering him, with Apple and Google maps reportedly reflecting the new nomenclature.

Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow — Sep 11, 2026Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.

Sam Okafor I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.

FAA and airline CEOs coordinate rollout of new delay-reduction system — Sep 10, 2026FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met with major U.S. airline CEOs to push the rollout of SMART, a data-driven traffic-management platform aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations through predictive routing and tighter scheduling, with initial deployment planned this month. The system is backed by an $875 million contract and endorsements from Airlines for America, signaling a broad transformation of how flights are planned during weather and congestion with potential broader use beyond weather-related disruptions.

Joe Biden: ‘It’s a New Day in America’Reporting — Jan 20, 2021President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. In a message on the morning of his inauguration, Biden tweeted, “It’s a new day in America.” Biden, who was the vice president under…

New Lobbying Effort Looks To Rebrand Lefty ‘Green New Deal’ Policies As America First — Mar 21, 2025A new lobbying push will look to pitch Biden-era green corporate welfare and carbon tariffs as America First-aligned to the Trump administration and lawmakers, Axios reported Friday. The Cleaner Economy Coalition (CEC)…

New Report Confirms America’s 5 Largest Cities -All Democrat Run- Are Broke — Feb 10, 2026A new report from government watchdog Truth in Accounting paints a stark picture of the financial health of America’s largest cities, finding that none of the five biggest municipalities had enough money on hand to pay…

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke Is Crowned Miss America 2023Reporting — Dec 16, 2022Miss America 2023 has officially been crowned. Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America 2023 on Thursday night, per the New York Post. Stanke, who is a senior in college, is also a classical violinist and…

Chathams School District sued over limits on parental notification for gender changes — Sep 7, 2026Wealthy New Jersey Chatham/Chathams School District is facing multiple lawsuits over a policy that lets students change names and gender identities in school records and lets counselors decide how much parents are informed, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Plaintiffs—Moms for Liberty, Moms for America, and several parents—argue the policy violates parental rights and constitutional protections, while the district defends compliance with guidance amid ongoing litigation following Mirabelli v. Bonta.

Priya Raman Schools are stepping into territory that belongs to families. Counselors aren't parents and shouldn't be making these calls alone.

Carlson: GOP's New 'Commitment to America' Plan Is Missing the Mark – Points to Italy to Make His CaseOpinion — Sep 28, 2022Fox News host Tucker Carlson rightly faulted the GOP’s new “Commitment to America” for being a little too blasé, particularly when contrasted to Italian politician Giorgia Meloni’s populist messaging. On Friday…

Evangelist Tells Arizona Crowd: Trump Can’t Save America, But He Can Give Church Time to Save ItReporting — Apr 23, 2024Evangelist Mario Murillo exhorted a crowd of thousands in Phoenix on Sunday night that God has given the church a season to come together to save America. “So the question becomes, are you ready for a new America? See I…

Berkshire Cuts Bank of America Stake, Delta Purchase — Aug 21, 2026Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its Bank of America stake by about 30.2 million shares in Q2 2026, lowering its BAC position to roughly 483 million shares and signaling a broader shift under Greg Abel that included a new Delta Air Lines investment. Bank of America also boosted its dividend 14% to $0.32 a share, underscoring continued cash generation as Berkshire rotates holdings, with 13F filings illustrating ongoing portfolio reshaping.

Trump May Have New Ally In Latin America Amid Clashes With Leftist Regimes — Oct 21, 2025President Donald Trump may have a new conservative ally in South America amid the administration’s public fight with two socialist narco states over the flow of drugs to the U.S. Rodrigo Paz of the center-right…

Broadcasters Plan Wide-Ranging 9/11 RetrospectivesWorld — Sep 4, 2026A slate of 9/11 retrospectives across Europe and North America recount the launch of the war on terror, the bin Laden manhunt, and the lasting trauma, with eyewitness testimonies and CIA perspectives highlighted. American programming examines how 9/11 is remembered through a national Day of Service, debates on a four-day workweek amid AI, plus new films and documentaries that explore untold stories and cinematic interpretations of the event.

NYT Mocked for Photo Used in Article Taking Aim At America’s ‘Toxic Gun Culture’Reporting — Dec 12, 2022The New York Times is being mocked after the newspaper appeared to use the wrong photo in an article about guns in America. The Times shared a link to an op-ed written by the editorial board titled, “America’s Toxic Gun…

‘Another Big Win’: Trump Declares February 9 ‘Gulf of America Day’ on Route to Super Bowl — Feb 10, 2025President Donald Trump signed a new declaration that proclaimed February 9 will be known as “Gulf of America Day” ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday. According to Fox News , Trump signed the proclamation…

DAVID BLACKMON: America’s EV Industry Must Now Compete On A Level Playing Field — Jul 9, 2025America’s carmakers face an uncertain future in the wake of President Donald Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4. The new law ends the $7,500 credit for new electric vehicles…

Pentagon Strikes A Blow To ‘America Last’ Orgs With New Order — Jul 24, 2025The Pentagon is suspending its participation in various events hosted by “America Last” think tanks pending further review, Politico reported Thursday. The Department of Defense (DOD) is temporarily refraining from…

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