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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 2dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Trump Administration Selects Five Coronavirus Vaccine Candidates as Finalists: NYTReporting — Jun 4, 2020The Trump administration has selected five companies, including Moderna Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Pfizer Inc, as the most likely candidates to produce a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, the New York Times reported on…

Job Listings Updated Across Four Regional Markets — 2dLocal outlets highlight ongoing job openings across various sectors, including weekly listings and roles at Applied Industrial Technologies with options such as part-time, work-from-home, and seasonal positions. Additional postings cover general managerial and skilled labor opportunities across automotive, construction, and snow-removal-related roles.

US FDA Authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use -NY TimesReporting — Dec 12, 2020The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing two people with knowledge of the decision who spoke on condition of…

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

US Trying To Secure More Doses of Pfizer Vaccine – FTReporting — Dec 11, 2020The U.S. government is trying to secure 100 million additional doses of Pfizer Inc’s coronavirus vaccine, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the order. Operation Warp Speed (OWS), the…

Twitter Removes Image Tweet by Trump Over NYT Copyright ComplaintReporting — Jul 2, 2020Twitter Inc has taken down an image tweeted by the U.S. President Donald Trump from its platform, after receiving a copyright complaint from the New York Times. The original tweet by Trump issued on June 30, showed a…

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at DodgersSports — 1dThis round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

MEHEK COOKE: Trump Exposed Libertarianism Inc.’s Blind Spot — Feb 3, 2026For a time, Libertarians thought history was on their side. Back in 2010, the movement was flush with cash and certainty. Think tanks expanded. Ayn Rand novels were fashionable again. Tea Party rallies drew huge crowds…

Macron Warns of Intensifying Russian Hybrid Threats — 4dEuropean security is being stretched by Russia’s hybrid warfare, with drone incursions, espionage, cyber attacks and economic coercion prompting Europe to pursue coordinated diplomacy and a pan-European missile defense while national leaders debate NATO’s role and potential responses. At the same time, public fear online about a Russia-led war contrasts with assessments that Russia’s conventional capacity is limited, even as politicians warn of escalating conflict and seek steadier support for Kyiv.

AAA Spokesman Shares How Long Americans Should Expect to Experience Higher Gas PricesReporting — May 20, 2022Andrew Gross, the national spokesman for AAA Inc., predicted higher gas prices will last throughout the summer. He told Fox News , “Demand is up.” Gross added, “Typically this time of year we are in a little bit of a…

Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — Sep 12, 2026Legacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — 3dMarks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

AI Executives Urge Slower Frontier Development — Sep 11, 2026Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues for deliberately slowing the pace of AI capability upgrades to allow more time for alignment and safety, warning that rapid progress and incidents like the OpenAI-Hugging Face breach could enable catastrophic, botnet-enabled harm within a year or so. Other industry leaders and researchers, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and voices like Anton Osika and Jacob Coxon, echo calls for caution, coordination, and possible pauses to address safety and governance, amid ongoing debates about the feasibility and timing of a broader slowdown.

Derek Foss If breaches like the one mentioned can already happen we really do need better coordination across companies before scaling up more.

Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive MealEntertainment — 2dWendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.

Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D HubBusiness — 3dPanasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.

Mackenzie Phillips Recalls Tensions With Costar Richard Masur — Sep 12, 2026Mackenzie Phillips said her One Day at a Time costar Richard Masur wasn’t very nice during season 1, but the two later made peace after Masur apologized. The broader cast, including Valerie Bertinelli, recalled Norman Lear as a loving yet intimidating mentor, and Masur left the show after the first season.

Times Square stabbing leaves one dead, suspect killed by NYPD, motive unclear — Aug 31, 2026A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one and critically injuring another, before officers shot and killed her. Police said the motive remains unclear and the incident prompted a large response with road closures as investigators work the case.

Dana Whitfield Hope they can figure out the motive soon. Random attacks like this are what scare people most.

NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman in Times Square — Aug 31, 2026Police in Times Square have responded to multiple knife incidents, with reports of a knife-wielding woman stabbing two people and at least one person shot during a knifepoint encounter, prompting street closures as investigators work to determine what happened. The incidents and the conditions of those involved remain under investigation as authorities provided few immediate details.

Rachel Meyers Hoping everyone involved pulls through, Times Square is chaos enough without this.

Missouri beats Kansas 38-21 for fifth straight Border War win — Sep 12, 2026Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence, extending its Border War winning streak to five straight and its first trip across the state line since 2005. Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns as Jamal Roberts ran for 125 yards, while Missouri’s defense and timely turnovers, including second-half stops by Robert Woodyard, helped seal the win.

Sam Okafor Simmons throwing three touchdowns while Roberts ran for 125 yards shows a balanced attack that Kansas couldn't match.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — Sep 10, 2026The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.

NYT unveils new subscriber-only puzzles including Wordle in 1 — Sep 1, 2026The New York Times is expanding its puzzle portfolio with weekly bonus Wordle variants and other games like Strands and Crossword to keep subscribers engaged, including collaborations with celebrities. At the same time, Wordle discussions around puzzle 1901—its dual meanings and challenging clues—along with Strands and related NYT puzzles continue to captivate players and spark ongoing coverage.

Rachel Meyers Honestly I just want more Connections variants, not another Wordle spin-off to keep track of.

Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian — Sep 11, 2026Vail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.

Priya Raman Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.

Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing — Sep 1, 2026Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in Times Square, with a second victim injured as police shot the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital; authorities described the assault as a random, unprovoked attack near the bank’s Manhattan office. The incident has reignited concerns about street safety in Midtown as investigators review the sequence of events and responses by law enforcement.