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How much responsibility do Biden's inner circle, congressional Democrats, and the media each bear for shielding his decline from voters until after the 2024 election?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Aug 26, 2026
SEC proposes rescinding rule on shareholder proposals
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SEC proposed Sept. 16 to rescind Rule 14a-8 on shareholder votes. NY Comptroller DiNapoli said it lets management 'shield themselves from accountability.'
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House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill
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The Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Judge Shields Catholic Providers From Illinois Suicide Law
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A federal judge temporarily shields Catholic entities, including the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Religious Sisters, from Illinois’s physician-assisted suicide law as litigation proceeds, delaying enforcement against them while allowing the policy to take effect elsewhere. Proponents say the law expands autonomy and provides end-of-life options, while Catholic groups warn it coerces conscience and threatens vulnerable patients, prompting ongoing legal challenges.
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Elena Vasquez
The law should apply evenly so patients get real choices at the end without special carve-outs for any group.
Netanyahu Reportedly Warned Before October 7 Attack
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Israel signs a €3.035 billion Achilles Shield deal with Greece to integrate David’s Sling, SPYDER, BARAK MX, and Israeli-made command-and-control systems, reinforcing Netanyahu’s strategy of expanding alliances and tech leadership to counter isolation. Across opinion pieces, commentators question his durability and judgment ahead of the Oct. 27 elections, citing alleged warnings from regional partners and the influence of media narratives on perceptions of Israel’s leadership.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 14h
What We’re Reading: What If You Could Opt Out of Algorithms?
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— Sep 9, 2026
Australia advances laws letting users choose chronological social media feeds over algorithms and shielding children from harmful content. The UN also endorses a map that shows continents in true proportion.
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Elena Vasquez
Australia letting users pick chronological feeds over algorithms seems like a practical way to cut down on harmful recommendations.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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NextEra, Dominion Offer Bill Credits and Data-Center Protections for Merger
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NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expanding their Virginia benefits package as they seek regulatory approval for their $67 billion merger, doubling residential bill credits to four years, pledging 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and expanding energy assistance and clean energy projects including solar and storage. The plan also aims to shield customers from data-center grid costs and accelerate local clean-energy development, with a merger closing anticipated in the second half of 2027.
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Priya Raman
The thousand new jobs and extra solar storage are welcome but I worry the 2027 closing date means delays that hurt customers sooner.
China Urges Banks to Boost Corporate Yuan Hedging
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Chinese regulators including SAFE and the PBOC are pressuring banks to raise corporate yuan hedging, moving toward a 40% target through window guidance to shield exporters from ongoing yuan volatility and encourage use of forwards, swaps, options, and other hedging tools. Hedging activity has surged, with corporate derivatives around $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2026 and the overall hedging ratio climbing from roughly 22% in 2020 to about 35% in H1 2026, as banks offer subsidies and expanded access to hedging services.
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Maya Lindstrom
Seeing derivatives volume hit 1.4 trillion already shows real demand, the subsidies from banks are probably helping smaller firms join in.
Surprise Mother Fights Off Coyote Attacking Daughter
Lifestyle
— Sep 8, 2026
In Surprise, Arizona, Brittany Cardinal shielded her 4-year-old daughter from a coyote during a daytime attack, sustaining facial injuries while her child remained unharmed. Arizona Game and Fish officials said it’s the first recorded coyote attack on a person in the Phoenix area since December 2023, and experts stress fighting back and making noise to deter such wildlife.
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Kenya awaits World Bank funds to offset rising oil prices
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— Sep 10, 2026
Kenya is poised to receive about $400 million (roughly KSh51–52 billion) in World Bank emergency financing within six weeks to shield the economy from Ebola, El Niño disruptions and high fuel prices, with a Rapid Response Option framework being finalized for rapid access during crises. Separately, Kenya enacted the Trust Administration Act requiring disclosure of beneficial owners for trusts, linked to anti-money laundering efforts and FATF compliance, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Chris Dalton
The World Bank money should ease fuel costs but only if it's spent on real relief instead of getting lost in bureaucracy.
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Tuchel Takes Blame for Mainoo’s World Cup Absence, Pledges Minutes as “My Duty”
Fabrizio Romano posted quotes from England manager Thomas Tuchel on Kobbie Mainoo, in which Tuchel says he expects the Manchester United midfielder “to be on the pitch” in the current international break because “it’s my duty,” fully owns the decision not to use him at the World Cup (“He didn’t put a foot wrong… that was totally on me”), and praises Mainoo’s behavior and training while calling it his responsibility to reward him. The post is trending due to Romano’s huge reach, ongoing fan frustration over Mainoo receiving zero minutes at the 2026 World Cup despite being in the squad, and the high interest in whether the young midfielder will now feature regularly for England under Tuchel.
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Brooke Shields Announces New Book On ‘Power of Aging’
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— Aug 7, 2023
Actress Brooke Shields announced her new book focused on women finding empowerment in aging. In an exclusive interview with People , Shields, 58, spoke about the unreleased and untitled book which will “candidly explore…
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Newsom Signs 13 Bills Regulating Social Media and AI for Minors
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— Sep 10, 2026
California is advancing a broad set of protections for children, including AB 1709 prohibiting addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay for users under 16, mandating age verification and safety safeguards for AI chatbots, and SB 1119 requiring annual child-safety risk assessments and parental controls. The package also includes Gabriel’s Law to tighten handling of welfare records and accountability for social workers, reflecting a multi-pronged push to shield minors from online and welfare-system risks.
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Priya Raman
Gabriel’s Law adds real accountability for social workers which might finally fix how welfare cases get mishandled.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Report: ‘Bionic Shield’ Masks Handed Out by Masked Group in LA
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— Jun 10, 2025
Protests in downtown Los Angeles took an unusual turn Monday night when a group clad in masks handed out riot shields and masks called a “bionic shield,” per reports. Reporters from FOX 11 captured the distribution of…
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The Dog Who Saved His Owner From a Train
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A shelter dog named Lilly pulled her unconscious owner from railroad tracks and shielded her as the train came — losing a leg, saving a life.
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Arsenal Beat City 3-0 in Community Shield
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— Aug 13, 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff, marking the curtain-raiser's first Welsh staging and pitting the reigning Premier League champions against the FA Cup holders. With talk of City adapting to life after Pep Guardiola and Arteta's Arsenal aiming to extend their shield-winning run, the fixture is framed as an early barometer for both teams ahead of the new season.
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The 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 Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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‘Special Protection For Billionaires’? SCOTUS to Consider Settlement That Shields Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits
Reporting
— Dec 4, 2023
The Supreme Court on Monday will consider the legality of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, which shields the Sackler family — who built a multi-billion dollar fortune from their ownership of the…
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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US Senators Propose Limiting Liability Shield for Social Media Platforms
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2021
Three Democratic U.S. senators introduced a bill that would limit Section 230, a law that shields online companies from liability over content posted by users, and make the companies more accountable when posts result…
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Woman Praised for Moving Car to Shield Cops After Noticing They Were in Trouble: ‘I Would Do It Again’
Reporting
— Nov 8, 2022
As bullets were flying in Newark, New Jersey, last week in a shooting that left two police officers wounded, one civilian went above and beyond to shield the police and assist a wounded officer. “The woman … got out of…
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Trump To Meet State Attorneys General To Discuss Key US Tech Liability Shield
Reporting
— Sep 22, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet on Wednesday with a group of Republican state attorneys general about revising a key law that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users and…
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Using Face Shields or Valved Face Masks Alone Will Not Stop COVID-19 Spread: Study
Reporting
— Sep 2, 2020
A new study conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University sheds light on the ineffectiveness of face shields and valved face masks. Researchers filmed a video to highlight the use of a water and glycerin…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 14h
Birx Urges Use of Face Shields in Addition to Masks as Coronavirus Outbreak Continues
Reporting
— Jul 30, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx — White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator — is now recommending face shields in addition to mask-wearing as the coronavirus outbreak On Thursday morning, Birx appeared on “Fox & Friends” where…
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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andrew Clyde Moves To Hold Abortion Providers ‘Accountable For Their Crimes’
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— Dec 3, 2025
Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde unveiled legislation Wednesday to repeal Washington, D.C.’s shield law, the Daily Caller News Foundation first learned. Clyde’s D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act would repeal the D.C…
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Ships crossing the Black Sea rig makeshift armor against drone strikes
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— Sep 3, 2026
Merchant ships transiting the Bosphorus are arming with nets, water tanks, and tires to shield against escalating Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea, as the burned-out Russian cargo ship Omskiy-107 drifted ashore near Istanbul. Experts warn these improvised defenses may deter smaller drones but not larger ones, underscoring growing risks to global oil and grain exports and rising war-risk premiums for maritime insurers.
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Dana Whitfield
Chicken wire and tires against a drone with a warhead - that's not defense, that's a prayer.
JAMES CARTER And JIM ELLIS: Why Conservatives Should End Filibuster
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— Nov 14, 2025
For decades, conservatives have treated the Senate filibuster as a sacred protection against liberal overreach — a procedural shield that forces bipartisanship and slows the advance of progressive ambitions. But that…
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Pennsylvania Limits Robocalls, Spam Texts Under Act 47
Politics
— Aug 27, 2026
States are advancing measures to safeguard elections, including efforts to shield voters from potential federal intimidation at polling places and to tighten creditable ID requirements, while Pennsylvania passes a broad safety package—from improved school mapping for emergency response to stricter limits on robocalls and spam texts. The moves reflect a broad push to strengthen election integrity and public safety ahead of the midterms.
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Jorge Jesus Includes Cristiano Ronaldo in First Portugal Squad
New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has named Cristiano Ronaldo in his first-ever national team squad, reigniting debate over Ronaldo’s continued selection at age 41.
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