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Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — 3dColumnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — 1dA Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

Yom Kippur: Judaism’s Holiest Day of AtonementLifestyle — 3dAcross sources, Yom Kippur is portrayed as the holiest day focused on fasting, repentance, and atonement, with the Beit Hamikdash era highlighting the High Priest's confessions and the dramatic Avoda rituals in the Holy of Holies. Modern observance expands with guidance on rituals and personal practices, while a historical note explains the fast of Gedaliah between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as a pivotal moment in Jewish memory.

Lawsuit Alleges Nationwide Intimidation of ICE Observers — Sep 10, 2026A Minnesota man, Michael Khalili, sues the Department of Homeland Security alleging retaliation and First Amendment violations after his Global Entry privileges were revoked and he faced increased scrutiny for observing immigration enforcement, a move he says followed his reporting on federal agents. A separate federal lawsuit, joined by Common Cause, argues that federal agencies illegally surveil and intimidate people who peacefully observe DHS activities across the country.

Private satellites and AI reshape Earth observation with benefits and risksScience — Sep 7, 2026

Georgia Tech DB Mbakwe Released After Stretcher Exit — Sep 13, 2026Georgia Tech DB Jaylen Mbakwe was released from Grady Memorial Hospital after overnight observation following a third-quarter stretcher exit in the 45-24 loss to Tennessee.

Nicole Hardy Tough break for Georgia Tech losing him mid game but at least the update says he's stable and improving.

Fulton Sheen Beatification Set for Sept. 24Good News — 5dFulton J. Sheen’s beatification in St. Louis on Sept. 24 is framed as the culmination of a lifetime of priestly service, scholarly achievement, and a steadfast daily Holy Hour that underpinned his teaching and public impact; observers credit his influence on American Catholic life, including his TV ministry and writings, while supporters emphasize his heroic virtue and enduring spiritual legacy.

Vance Campaigns Across Midwest as GOP Defends Seats — 5dJD Vance is actively campaigning in Kansas and Iowa as a top Republican surrogate to bolster Senate candidates Roger Marshall and other GOP nominees, while Democrats push in traditionally red states where races have unexpectedly narrowed. The tour underscores GOP anxiety about the midterm map amid concerns over Iran policy and President Trump’s standing, with Kansas’s Hamilton challenging Marshall and national observers noting the effort as a broader push in red-to-purple terrain.

Observed Wins Del Mar Juvenile TurfSports — Sep 5, 2026Observ ed, a Mandaloun colt trained by Jonathan Thomas, won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf (GIII) as a short-priced favorite, giving Thomas another Del Mar stakes victory after shipping in from Indiana. The win marked Observed as Mandaloun’s first graded winner and underscored Thomas’s growing West Coast success with multiple graded wins from his shuttle operation.

The hidden Jewish law woven into your clothes — Sep 8, 2026Specialists like Chava Goldberg inspect garments for shatnez, the Torah's ban on mixing wool and linen, as observant Jews prepare new clothes for the High Holidays.

Tom Gallagher Finding out about tzitzit threads in everyday shirts was new to me. Small details like that show real commitment.

Doctors flag one recurring sentence from male patientsGood News — Sep 8, 2026Doctors observe that men saying their wives made them seek care often points to serious conditions, highlighting how family support can prompt earlier medical attention.

Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion — Sep 12, 2026The Russian State Duma elections, slated for September 18-20, are expected to again favor United Russia under tight Kremlin control and serve as a barometer of public support for the war in Ukraine, with limited real opposition on the ballot. Russians abroad—from Kerala in India to South Africa and other consulates—are voting at dedicated polling sites, reflecting efforts to mobilize turnout while observers flag concerns about legitimacy and potential manipulation of participation.

Flag Unfurls at Pentagon on 25th 9/11 Anniversary — Sep 11, 2026As part of 25-year commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, a large American flag was unfurled at sunrise on the Pentagon’s west side, with ceremonies and wreath-laying to honor nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump is participating in the Pentagon observance, alongside first responders, Gold Star families, and a traveling steel beam memorial.

Elena Vasquez It's good to see the Pentagon honoring the victims with this flag ceremony on the anniversary.

Manning Seeks Turnaround in Ohio State Rematch — Sep 11, 2026Arch Manning has shown tangible improvement since last season and is at the center of Texas vs. Ohio State as a potential Heisman catalyst, a matchup that could shape his award chances and NFL projections. Across betting previews and coach/player observations, the narrative emphasizes Manning’s development, the Buckeyes’ tougher defense, and the broader stakes of the rematch for Texas’ prospects and Manning’s trajectory.

Tom Gallagher Manning looks sharper this year but Ohio State's defense could still expose him if Texas leans too much on the pass.

Families Recall Births Linked to 9/11Health — Sep 10, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is observed, personal stories from across North America highlight trauma, resilience, and lasting connections—ranging from a Canadian student who witnessed the towers’ collapse to families who welcomed a child on that day and those who reflect on the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel ordeal. These recollections emphasize enduring solidarity, the intertwining of private milestones with national tragedy, and the bonds between nations as communities honor victims and survivors.

NASA and IBM release open AI model that outperforms prior lunar analysis tools — Sep 10, 2026NASA and IBM released the open-source NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model on Hugging Face, trained on decades of lunar observations to help scientists analyze multi-instrument data and accelerate Moon exploration, including identifying ice, craters, and volcanic features with up to 23% higher accuracy than baseline methods. They also unveiled the first open lunar dataset to accompany the model, enabling researchers worldwide to build and refine tools for sustained lunar research.

Nicole Hardy Releasing the full dataset with the model lets smaller labs test new ideas on real lunar data without starting from scratch.

Juneteenth Observance Arrives Amid US Reckoning With RacismReporting — Jun 19, 2020Many Juneteenth observances celebrating the emancipation of African American slaves more than a century and a half ago were shifted to the internet on Friday due to the coronavirus, though street marches and “car…

Charlie Kirk Anniversary Fuels Political Polarization — Sep 8, 2026The gunshot killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 ignited widespread misinformation and conspiracy theories that amplified political polarization, while authorities pursued charges against Tyler James Robinson and witnesses like Hunter Kozak faced online harassment from investigators and fans. As the case unfolds and marks a year, observers note that the tragedy exposed how quickly narratives can diverge from facts, though there is consensus on the need to curb violence and restore civil discourse.

Reader Tyler Robinson needs to face the firing squad. No excuses. Convict and put this animal down.

Lawyers Have News For ICE Haters Who Think ‘Legal Observers’ Are Special — Jan 15, 2026Leftist protesters calling themselves “legal observers” have no unique First Amendment rights when interacting with law enforcement, legal experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Politicians blasted Immigration…

Judge Exempts Journalists, Legal Observers From Portland Protest Dispersal OrdersReporting — Aug 21, 2020A U.S. judge granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday against federal officers, exempting journalists and legal observers from orders to disperse after the officers declare riots at Portland protests. The 61-page…

Trump enters midterms with $400 million war chest and sinking approval — Sep 6, 2026As the final midterms of President Trump’s presidency approach, his outsized influence dominates national discourse and shapes the electoral map, wealth, and policy signals with hundreds of millions at stake. Observers note the electoral intrigue includes redrawn districts, tariff-driven economic anxiety, and concerns about voting processes, all set against Trump’s unprecedented financial footprint and steady media presence.

Priya Raman Money can buy a lot of ads but it can't buy back trust once approval numbers start sliding like this.

Fuel tanker blast kills 10 in western Iran after apparent brake failure — Sep 5, 2026At least 10 people were killed and several more injured in a fuel tanker blast on the Hamedan-Sanandaj highway in western Iran, caused by a braking-system fault, with officials saying the fire was brought under control. The incident underscores Iran's ongoing road-safety challenges and a pattern of deadly tanker accidents cited by authorities and international observers.

Rachel Meyers Brake failures on fuel tankers keep showing up in these reports - makes you wonder about inspection standards for vehicles carrying hazardous loads.

Blue State AG To Sic Observers On Trump DOJ Election Monitors — Oct 28, 2025California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday the state will deploy its own election observers on Election Day to monitor the Trump administration’s federal monitors. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday…

Russia, North Korea open first road bridge as analysts warn of military use — Sep 7, 2026Multiple reports confirm Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorsky region with North Korea and expanding road access for cargo and people. Mishustin called the project historic and said it will boost trade, tourism, and broader strategic ties, while observers note it could enable faster military logistics as part of deeper Moscow-Pyongyang cooperation.

Dana Whitfield Boost trade and tourism" - sure, right up until it's boosting tank columns instead.