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Optimism leaves Americans open to frauds and fads for 250 years — 1dIn 1793 Rush's yellow-fever bloodletting left yards buzzing with flies; 250 years of American optimism still sells seawater gold, Radithor and today's raw-milk and peptide promises.

Dana Whitfield People keep chasing miracle cures and overnight riches because they hate accepting limits on what money or medicine can do.

Knicks Pause Sales for Opener After Mistake Sends Prices Over $1,000 — 2dMSG paused Knicks ticket sales for the Oct. 20, 2026 opener after Section 418 seats listed at $1,039.50, citing a pricing mistake and promising refunds and a 12% rollback.

Elena Vasquez It's good they fixed the glitch, but $1,000 for upper level seats shows how out of reach these games have become for most fans.

GOP Lawmakers Question Trump’s $5,000 Check Promise as Cost Comes Into Focus — 2dPresident Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress is facing questions from members of his own party over… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Trump's check sounds tempting but if GOP members are already balking at the cost it shows the numbers just don't add up.

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Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’sTech — Sep 8, 2026

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response — Sep 8, 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show promise for sleep apneaHealth — Sep 7, 2026

Trump Defends Iran War, Promises $5,000 at Convention — Sep 10, 2026President Trump used the Dallas midterm convention to frame the election as a referendum on his leadership, defending the Iran war and promising bold measures to energize Republicans. He floated a $5,000 dividend for every adult if Republicans retain control of Congress and reinforced a hard line on Iran, including threats of strikes, as party allies rally around his agenda.

Sam Okafor Trump's $5000 idea is tempting but tying it to keeping Congress feels like buying votes instead of earning them.

Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — 2dMorocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

Dr. David Crean Book Guides Biopharma Leaders on Commercialization — 2dA new book, Dual Fluency: Bridging Science, Capital, and Governance in Life Sciences by Dr. David H. Crean, offers a practical blueprint for biopharma to move from discovery to commercialization by focusing on three core translations—Data to Capital, Discovery to Deal, and Bench to Boardroom—along with Capital Stack Optimization. Aimed at scientist-founders, pre-commercial CEOs, BD executives, and investors, the work promises actionable risk-reduction insights and will be available on Amazon and major bookstores through Cardiff Advisory LLC.

Jared Kim This book seems helpful for scientist founders who struggle turning research into actual funding and governance plans.

Resident Evil Reboot Set for September 18 Release — 6dZach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film will feature a colossal 2,000-pound practical monster crafted by Shane Mahan, signaling a commitment to tangible creature effects on set. The movie will tell a new story not directly based on any game, and early reactions praise its horror-lighting balance of scares and humor as a promising reboot.

Beal Expected to Wear Paul’s No. 3 for Clippers — Sep 10, 2026The Los Angeles Clippers entered a turbulent offseason with Kawhi Leonard’s in-principle trade and league penalties, while Bradley Beal’s decision to wear No. 3 has sparked fan backlash amid the legacy of Chris Paul and questions about whether CP3’s number will be retired. Beal has defended the move, even as reports that Paul’s number was promised to be retired clash with Beal’s new jersey choice and the team’s handling of CP3’s legacy.

Dana Whitfield Beal choosing number 3 feels disrespectful given how much Paul meant to the Clippers over the years.

DAVID BLACKMON: Promises Made, Promises Kept: Trump And Gas Prices — Jul 23, 2025Just six months into his second presidency, President Donald Trump and his team have kept so many of the promises made by candidate Trump during the 2024 campaign that it is hard to catalog them all. Where energy and…

Pelosi’s Campaign Promised To Match Donations — Report Says She Has Not ‘Provided a Dime’Reporting — May 25, 2021House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has not matched any donations despite promises to, according to a report. Axios reported this week that the House speaker’s campaign committee has promised several times to donors…

Golden Knights sign 23-year-old Bowman to six-year extension — Sep 10, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Braeden Bowman to a six-year, $20.4 million extension with a $3.4 million AAV, beginning in the 2027-28 season, locking in Bowman as a core part of the roster after an impressive rookie campaign. Bowman, undrafted and 23, showed promise across 54 NHL games and a strong AHL showing with Henderson, signaling the team’s belief he can be an everyday player moving forward.

Marcus Bell Glad they rewarded his AHL production and kept him in the fold instead of letting him test the market later.

Unifor, Stellantis Talks Hit Impasse Over Brampton Plant — Sep 11, 2026Unifor and Stellantis have hit an impasse after 10 days of bargaining over the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant, with talks paused as the Sept. 11 deadline passes and uncertainty looming for Windsor and Etobicoke plans alongside a possible Brampton closure or sale to a third party. As the contract expiry approaches on Sept. 20, Unifor seeks a deal that protects members’ jobs and benefits, while Stellantis presses for a Canada-focused agreement amid past promises and tariff tensions involving the United States and President Donald Trump.

Derek Foss Stellantis needs to stop playing games with Brampton jobs and lock in a real plan that keeps production in Canada.

Fourteen Hospitalized During Chainsmokers San Jose Concert — Sep 6, 2026During a Chainsmokers concert at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, 14 concertgoers were hospitalized after medical emergencies as responders activated multiple units and an Ambulance Task Force. Authorities cited a range of issues, including alcohol intoxication and drug-related concerns, with officials promising further updates as details emerge.

Maya Lindstrom Hope everyone recovers okay. Hot weather plus alcohol at these shows is always a bad combo.

Hunter Biden Pardon Is Just Another Example Of Biden Admin’s Failure To Bring Promised Transparency To Government — Dec 4, 2024President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son after repeatedly stating he would not is one of many broken promises from his administration. On day one, Biden’s former press secretary Jen Psaki promised the…

Biden Promise Broken: Tax Hike on Mostly Middle, Lower Classes Would Fund $3.5T Spending SpreeReporting — Sep 17, 2021During his campaign for the presidency, President Biden promised to not raise taxes on any Americans making less than $400,000 a year. If H0use Democrats are successful in passing their new tax proposal, that promise…

Pence Faces Backlash About Testing After He Suggests There Was a ‘Misunderstanding’ of His PromiseReporting — Apr 28, 2020Vice President Mike Pence is at the center of controversy after suggesting there was a “misunderstanding” regarding the number of coronavirus tests he promised. During the White House’s coronavirus press briefing on…

McDonald’s CEO Promises Changes After Viral Backlash Over High PricesReporting — Feb 7, 2024The CEO of McDonald’s is promising to address high prices that have put customers in a McFrenzy. “I think what you’re going to see as you head into 2024 is probably more attention to what I would describe as…

Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump Jan. 6 Pardon PromiseReporting — Sep 12, 2022Republican senators are showing resistance to backing former President Donald Trump’s promise to the Jan. 6 protesters, insisting that pardons are for those who have proven to have rehabilitated themselves. Trump…

Lions Enter 2026 With Super Bowl Hopes and Defensive QuestionsSports — Sep 7, 2026Michigan State opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a 30-20 win over Toledo, showing promise at quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and a strong running game but with questions about efficiency and drops. For Detroit, expectations lean on a durable Jared Goff, a featured back in Jahmyr Gibbs, and a top receiving trio of St. Brown, Williams, and LaPorta, while the defense faces uncertainty and is projected to sit in the middle of the pack entering 2026.

LARRY PROVOST: Trump Fulfills Another Campaign Promise — Mar 7, 2025In fulfillment of a campaign promise and on the day before the first ever White House Crypto Summit, President Donald Trump has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the United States. The Strategic Bitcoin…

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