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Trump Task Force to Commission Report on AI Cybersecurity and Biosecurity Risks
Donald John Trump
— 2d
President Donald Trump’s AI task force will commission a science-advisers’ report on risks including cybersecurity, biosecurity and oversight of advanced models, while developing protocols for labs to report breaches and other problems. The group also plans coordination with law enforcement and consumer-protection agencies, but did not consider new regulations at its first meeting.
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Planning commissions consider zoning changes across regions
Politics
— 3d
Planning commissions across several communities are considering zoning changes: Columbia County recommended approval of requests to expand a dental office, Harrisonburg is preparing for state cannabis rules, and Skagit County is revising environmental protections after a state ruling found its ordinance out of compliance. In Emporia, commissioners are reviewing rules for medical facilities, with legal counsel and broader community input planned before any changes are proposed.
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Minneapolis veto stands, St. Paul studies robotaxis
Jacob Frey
— 3d
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance requiring a human safety monitor in driverless rideshare vehicles, leaving the proposed mandate blocked. In neighboring St. Paul, council members instead directed the planning commission to study autonomous rideshares and recommend possible safeguards for safety, data-sharing and workers before the vehicles arrive.
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Allentown Planners Approve 75-Megawatt Data Center Amid Opposition
Politics
— 4d
Allentown’s Planning Commission conditionally approved a proposed 75-megawatt data center, converting a vacant warehouse into a facility that Quantm is developing for KEEL Infrastructure. The decision followed months of resident opposition over noise, pollution and power costs; approval conditions include limits and monitoring for emissions, noise and generator use, while opponents are urging the City Council to block the project.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 12h
CU Denver plans India’s first US public campus
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
The University of Colorado Denver has received a letter of intent from India’s University Grants Commission to establish a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, becoming the first U.S. public university approved to do so in India. The campus plans to welcome its first students in August 2027, offering programs in business, computing, engineering and analytics with an emphasis on applied learning and career readiness.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Little Rock VA Hospital Reborn as 200 Apartments
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to its open meetings and advises the city on park plans, budgets and policies. Elsewhere in the city, a former VA hospital has been rehabilitated into more than 200 apartments, while the historic A.D. Beach House is being offered for sale.
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Bagel Shops Plan Openings Across U.S.
Lifestyle
— 3d
Bagel offerings are expanding, with Greenville’s Bagel City planning a December debut as a bakery and commissary, while PopUp Bagels is opening its first Virginia location and its Ardmore shop has received limited kosher certification. In Metro Detroit, established New York Bagel remains a local favorite as newer makers add competition to the region’s growing bagel scene.
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F1 Plans 15km-Shorter 2027 Races
Formula One
— Sep 21, 2026
The FIA and F1 Commission approved shortening the 2027 grand prix distances from 305km to 290km, effectively shaving about two to three laps on most circuits while leaving Monaco unchanged at 260km. They also introduced a hard stop for interrupted racing, retained two hours of actual racing, removed gearbox homologation, and granted more flexibility for practice sessions as part of broader power-unit and regulatory tweaks.
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Priya Raman
The two-hour hard stop for red flags is a sensible safety tweak that should prevent endless delays without changing much for fans.
Tennessee Court Denies Pike Stay, Execution Set
Bill Lee
— Sep 24, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court declined to halt Christa Pike’s Sept. 30 execution, rejecting her challenge to the state’s lethal-injection protocol; her attorneys plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and continue seeking clemency. Separately, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights found violations involving Pike’s trial representation and prolonged death-row confinement, while other coverage recounts the murder case and the differing outcomes for her co-defendants.
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Ask what happened to someone, not what is wrong with them
Perry and Winfrey argue an ACE survey of 17,000+ adults linked childhood adversity counts to later disease and early death—parents, teachers, and clinicians need this reframing.
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Pennsylvania Cities Propose 2027 Property Tax Hikes
Politics
— 4d
Pennsylvania local governments are proposing 2027 budgets with property-tax increases: Allentown’s plan calls for a 3.81% hike alongside department cuts and a focus on public safety, while Luzerne County proposes a 1.99% increase tied to wage, court and infrastructure costs. Lehigh County commissioners approved the first reading of a budget with a nearly 17% increase, trimming it slightly through amendments; council review remains pending in Allentown and Luzerne County.
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North Dakota Farm Bureau Plans Statewide Policy Meeting
Politics
— 6d
Farm Bureau gatherings in Arkansas and Montana recognized local agricultural families and advanced member-backed policy proposals, while North Dakota’s bureau is preparing its annual meeting to set policy and elect leaders. In North Dakota, Democratic challenger Vern Thompson criticized Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring over records showing few calendar-listed farmer meetings; Goehring said his calendar does not capture all his outreach.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Local Boards Review Projects, Approve Rezoning
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
County commissioners across several communities approved a Natrona County property-layout change amid neighbors’ access and drainage objections, and heard plans and updates on workforce attraction, regional transportation and economic development, and downtown Fort Wayne programs. The briefings emphasized local investment, quality of life, and connecting residents and businesses with opportunities.
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RNC Announces Plans to Prohibit GOP Presidential Candidates From Attending Commission Debates
Reporting
— Jan 13, 2022
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced plans to require presidential candidates to avoid debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in the letter…
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Psaki Says Biden Does Not Support a Presidential Commission To Investigate Jan. 6
Reporting
— Jun 3, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says Joe Biden does not plan to create a presidential commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. In a statement on Thursday, Psaki said, “As the…
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 12h
Commission Votes To Approve Ballroom Project Despite Federal Injunction, ‘Criticism And Skies-Falling Pronouncements’
Donald John Trump
— Apr 3, 2026
WASHINGTON — In the shadow of a federal judge’s Tuesday ruling blocking construction from advancing, the National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve the concept and site designs of President Donald…
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Trump Plans To Nominate Official for FCC Amid Social Media Push
Reporting
— Sep 16, 2020
President Donald Trump, pressing for new social media regulations, plans to nominate a senior administration official to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the White House said on Tuesday. The…
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Former Employees File Charges Against Planned Parenthood Branch For Not Being Gay Enough
Planned Parenthood
— Feb 3, 2026
Six former Planned Parenthood employees alleged a “pro-life, anti-LGBTQ+ regime” took over their branch in discrimination charges filed in January with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Internal drama…
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Volvo Plans One of Sweden’s Largest Energy Parks
AB Volvo
— Sep 10, 2026
Volvo Group plans one of Sweden's largest energy parks in Mariestad beside its planned battery cell factory, starting with about 70 MW/260 MWh of storage to support the regional grid and enable a future test bed for energy innovations, with commissioning targeted for 2027. The park will operate in two tracks and is designed to grow alongside the battery cell plant expected after 2030, reinforcing Volvo's regional industrial cluster and decarbonization efforts.
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Priya Raman
This storage addition makes sense to back up the grid while the battery plant scales up later.
Ban on Gas Stoves Under Consideration by the Biden Admin Over Health Concerns: Report
Reporting
— Jan 9, 2023
The Biden administration is considering a ban on gas stoves over concerns about health and respiratory issues, according to a report. Bloomberg reported the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is planning to take…
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Stop chasing recognition from parents who cannot give it
A child can be fed, housed, and never hit yet still starved of attunement—adults who leave parent visits drained but cannot say why get a four-type parent map and a path to freedom that needs no apology.
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Wisconsin Approves Sending out Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters
Reporting
— May 28, 2020
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved plans to mail out ballot applications for over 2.7 million of the state’s registered voters. On Wednesday, six committee members voted unanimously following a public video…
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Biden to Participate in Next Debate With Safety Precautions in Place
Reporting
— Oct 4, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is planning to attend the next presidential debate as long as the Commission on Presidential Debates implements safety measures. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Biden’s deputy…
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California Panel Approves Reparation Payments for Black Residents Up to $1.2 Million Each – But That’s Not All
Reporting
— May 7, 2023
California’s commission to decide how much the state should pay in reparations to black residents has decided upon a payment plan it sees as the beginning of a flow of cash. Although ostensibly formed to address…
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Why The EU Is Shelling Out Billions To Compete With Elon Musk’s Starlink
Elon Musk
— Dec 16, 2024
The European Union (EU) is planning to develop a multibillion-dollar network of satellites aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The European Commission signed a concession contract on Monday to begin building…
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Gevo Commissions Upgrades, Expects 10%-15% Output Increase
Gevo, Inc
— Sep 14, 2026
Gevo reports continued progress on its North Dakota debottlenecking program at the Gevo North Dakota facility in Richardton, with a beer degassing system commissioned ahead of schedule to boost CO2 capture and enable a 10-15% increase in output—following the previously completed steam turbine project. The upgrades include a third liquefaction tank and a fifth fermenter to lift production toward a targeted 75 million gallons per year, with all assets expected to be online by the end of 2026 as part of a plan to nearly double GND output and returns.
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Priya Raman
Reaching 75 million gallons by late 2026 with the extra fermenter and tank will be a real test for their expansion plans.
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 13h
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