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Salk Tests Deep-Root Soybeans for Carbon Storage — 23hSalk soybeans grow roots up to a meter deeper; preliminary data show up to 30% more topsoil carbon. $18M Bezos grant funds Illinois trials.

Rachel Meyers Engineering these traits sounds useful, but they need to confirm it works at scale before expecting wide adoption.

Israel, Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties — 2dIsrael and Morocco will exchange ambassadors for the first time after a Sept. 16 New York trilateral. Sa'ar: "The friendship between the Moroccan people and the Jewish people has deep roots and a glorious history."

Rachel Meyers Seeing the US join these talks shows the Abraham Accords still have momentum for practical progress.

Dolly Parton Honored Posthumously at Americana Awards — 4dAt the 2026 Primetime Emmys, Reba McEntire performed Dolly Parton's 'Appalachian Memories' during the in memoriam segment to honor Parton, who died at 80 after a private battle with cancer, with Sally Field introducing the tribute and archival footage of Parton from 1983. The emotional performance underscored the decades-long friendship between McEntire and Parton and highlighted Parton's Appalachian roots and humanitarian legacy.

Lattice Launches Mach-N2 FPGAs With Post-Quantum SecurityTech — 2dLattice Semiconductor unveiled the Mach-N2 FPGA family with integrated flash, hardware Root of Trust, and post-quantum cryptography, delivering up to double logic density for secure system control in infrastructure and broad connectivity options. It is paired with the new Lattice Prompt AI tool to streamline FPGA design, framing a software-centric workflow that enhances crypto agility and rapid deployment, even as the company faces broader market and regulatory risks.

Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member — 6dEdmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — Sep 10, 2026Salvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

History, meaning, and 3 expressions of "human dignity" — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV reflects on human dignity as rooted in creation and expressed through intelligence, conscience and freedom according to Gaudium et Spes.

Nicole Hardy Freedom as part of dignity explains why forcing beliefs on others always feels wrong.

From Normandy to Monaco: Leo XIV’s French rootsGood News — Sep 8, 2026Genealogical research traces Pope Leo XIV's ancestry through French migrations from Normandy and Monaco to Louisiana and Chicago.

Regent Students Study Holocaust Sites and Roots of Hamas TerrorGood News — Sep 8, 2026Regent University students traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites and learn about the vibrant Jewish life that was destroyed there, gaining urgency to oppose antisemitism today.

Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots — Sep 1, 2026

Dana Whitfield Not surprised. Investors want clarity on where a company's supply chain actually sits, and Shein's roots have always been murky.

Healthcare, Tech Firms Plan Investor ConferencesBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Option Care Health, Root, SCYNEXIS, and Clover Health announced plans to participate in multiple upcoming investor conferences in 2026, with executives slated to attend presentations, fireside chats, and one-on-one meetings to engage with investors. Clover Health in particular highlighted CFO-led presentations at Jefferies Healthcare Services and Deutsche Bank conferences, while Root and SCYNEXIS outlined their conference participation and access to company material and webcasts.

‘I’m Not Rooting Against Him’: Fetterman Expresses Hope For Trump’s Presidency — Dec 22, 2024Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Sunday on ABC News he hopes President-elect Donald Trump has a successful second term, noting that if he were to root against him, he would effectively be rooting against…

Trump Vowed To Root Out Fraud In Healthcare. How’s It Going? — Jul 5, 2026The Trump administration has recently made several major moves as part of a sweeping effort to root out healthcare fraud across the U.S.

Milwaukee museum traces bobbleheads' surprising journey from ancient China — Sep 3, 2026Bobbleheads, iconic spring-headed figurines, have become a lasting symbol of American pop culture with roots in China and Germany before flourishing in the U.S. since the 1960s as baseball giveaways and collectibles, now housed in museums and sold widely for various figures and personalized themes.

Maya Lindstrom I've got like 40 of these from stadium promotions over the years, never thought about how far back the concept actually goes.

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views — Sep 11, 2026Shakira's career spans intimate origins of songs like Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos, Inevitable, and Ciega, sordomuda to world-conquering World Cup anthems, highlighting improvisation, personal identity, and turning points such as the Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53. Her influence extends beyond music to a signature belly-dance aesthetic rooted in Lebanese and Caribbean influences, along with record-breaking milestones like Dai Dai reaching 1 billion YouTube views and high chart rankings, underscoring her status as a global Latin-pop icon through collaborations and cultural fusion.

Commentary: Kamala Harris Claims Violence Against LGBT People Is a ‘Root Cause’ of Immigration To USReporting — Apr 28, 2021We’ve been told not infrequently that President Joe Biden and his administration plan to deal with illegal immigration by striking at the “root causes” of the problem. You probably thought you knew what those were…

Omar Voices Support for Push to Dismantle Minneapolis Police DepartmentReporting — Jun 14, 2020Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says the Minneapolis Police Department is “rotten to the root” and should be replaced. “You can’t really reform a department that is rotten to the root, what you can do is rebuild,” Omar said…

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

‘America Needs CNN to Be Strong’: Stelter Says He’s Rooting for the Network in Last MonologueReporting — Aug 22, 2022Brian Stelter may be out at CNN, but he’s going to be “rooting” for the network going forward. During his final monologue on “Reliable Sources” Sunday, Stelter noted that it was a “really, really unusual day” as it is…

Wendell Berry, 92, Dies; Agrarian Movement Leader — Sep 4, 2026Wendell Berry, the Kentucky farmer-poet who died at 92 on August 31, 2026, was celebrated for sustainable farming and devotion to rural communities, challenging industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness. His environmental ethics were rooted in Christian creation care, urging stewardship of the Earth and critiquing dominionist readings of Genesis, a legacy reinforced by his writings and lifelong activism.

Kamala Harris Claims ‘Extreme Climate’ Is One of the ‘Root Causes’ of the Border CrisisReporting — Apr 23, 2021Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that “extreme climate” is one of several root causes behind the surge of illegal migrants at the southern border. Harris made her comments at a roundtable on the Northern…

Brooke Hogan warns she may release screenshots amid feud with mother Linda — Sep 6, 2026Brooke Hogan warned she may publish private family communications and receipts in response to her ongoing feud with her mother Linda Hogan, issuing a 'final warning' after Linda shared old family photos that highlighted their estrangement. The dispute, rooted in years of publicly aired tensions from the Hogan Knows Best era, includes Brooke suggesting she possesses screenshots and other material to set the record straight.

Chris Dalton Family beef playing out on social media instead of a phone call, classic. Just talk to each other privately for once.

JD Vance Says Trump Admin Is ‘Rooting’ For All Naval Academy Graduates No Matter Their Politics — May 23, 2025Vice President J.D. Vance set politics aside by saying on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration is “rooting” for and is “proud” of every single Naval Academy graduate. Vance, a veteran of the U.S. Marine…

Trump Says on National Radio That Taking Lead of House of Representatives Sounds InterestingReporting — Jun 5, 2021Trump 2022? Don’t order the lawn signs just yet, but the concept was given a positive reception Friday by former President Donald Trump. Trump appeared Friday on Wayne Allyn Root’s radio show. Root then pitched an idea…

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