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Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision — 1dJared Young gave a thumbs-up in a neck brace as he was carted off after Nolan McLean's knee struck his head; the Mets said he has feeling in his extremities and was taken to a hospital.

Priya Raman McLean must feel awful about the mixup. Teams need better signals to stop these avoidable hits.

USC Star Receiver Mosley Out With Knee Injury — 2dUSC leading receiver Trent Mosley (255 yards, 4 TDs) is out for the Big Ten opener at Rutgers with a knee injury; Riley called the timeline inconclusive, not extremely long term.

Elena Vasquez Rutgers should take advantage with Lonergan likely in and USC missing a star on offense.

Americans Value Press Freedom, Back Some Restrictions — 3d73% of Americans call press freedom extremely or very important, yet 53% would limit it to stop inaccurate reporting, Pew finds.

Jared Kim The party split is no surprise these days, though letting government police false info risks more bias than it solves.

Sainpoly pushes polycarbonate greenhouses for year-round crops in harsh climatesTech — 4hSainpoly is promoting polycarbonate greenhouse technology designed for demanding environments, addressing extreme temperatures, hail, and uneven daylight within controlled-environment agriculture. The PC hollow sunsheets provide impact resistance, light transmission, and thermal insulation to boost year-round yield while reducing winter energy use by two- to three-fold, especially in cold northern, hail-prone, and high-altitude regions.

Rachel Meyers If the hail resistance holds up as claimed, these sheets might finally give high-altitude farms a reliable edge over glass.

Utah family details extreme weather, chaos witnessed during Hurricane Lowell — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield The family's account of the flooding and damage makes me wonder how prepared inland states really are for these storms.

UN Appoints Trump Nominee to Lead World Food Programme — 2dThe United Nations appointed Luke Lindberg, a United States Department of Agriculture official and a nominee of current President Donald Trump, to be the next executive director of the World Food Programme, succeeding Cindy McCain. The selection elevates an American to lead the U.N.'s largest humanitarian agency amid global hunger, extreme weather, and conflict pressures that strain food aid and supply chains.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 passes extreme durability test in new review — Sep 7, 2026

Lula Edges Bolsonaro in Tight Brazil Poll — 6dBrazil’s presidential race between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro remains extremely close, with polls alternating between Lula leading narrowly and a statistical tie, keeping a runoff scenario possible. The contest unfolds amid corruption scandals, judiciary tensions, and campaign dynamics across regions, influencing voter support and strategy.

Rachel Meyers The judiciary issues are making it harder for Bolsonaro to gain ground even in his strongholds.

Muslim Americans Confront 25-Year 9/11 Legacy — Sep 9, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, stories from Muslim Americans trace a arc from enduring Islamophobia and surveillance to rising civic engagement and political representation, while reflecting on how the trauma of that day reshaped American life. Analysts warn against equating Islam with extremism and examine how media narratives and power structures have influenced perceptions and responses to the attacks and their aftermath.

We Called It: Dems Now Coming for Your Gas Lawn Mowers and at Least 7 Other ItemsOpinion — Feb 19, 2023When does the absurd become dehumanizing? Always. But rarely as manically as when a liberal takes an idea to its illogical extreme. Extremes are common in Minnesota. Extreme cold. Extreme leftist politicians. And now…

Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open Match — Sep 9, 2026Ben Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil.

Dana Whitfield Alcaraz looked exhausted from defending so many points, and Shelton's serve kept the pressure on all night.

Poorest Americans Face Housing Shortage, Vacant Units — Sep 7, 2026Nonprofit developers and national data show that creating housing for the poorest renters is financially unviable without subsidies that do not exist, while vacancies rise as affordable units near market-rate rents. About 4 million affordable rentals remain for roughly 11 million extremely low‑income households, and only about 12% of 2024 LIHTC financing went to that group, highlighting a severe funding and supply gap for the neediest renters.

Mangione’s Defense Attorneys Allege He Had ‘Extreme Emotional Disturbance’ at Killing — Jun 17, 2026Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are planning his defense strategy that will include an “affirmative psychiatric defense.” The attorneys will allege Mangione was suffering an “extreme emotional disturbance” when…

Hunter Biden Urges Democrats to ‘Turn Up the Heat’ on Extremism — Nov 17, 2025Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, suggested in a recent interview that Democrats should “turn the temperature up” on discussions of extremism, while emphasizing he does not support political violence…

Republicans Make Islam 2026 Midterm Campaign Issue — Sep 8, 2026Republican candidates in Michigan, Texas, and Alabama have intensified messaging about Muslims and Islam in racecraft ahead of the midterms, portraying Muslim political actors and concerns about Islamic law as security and constitutional issues, while facing criticism that such rhetoric risks stigmatizing a minority group. As Muslim Americans gain political visibility and representation, critics argue the tactics amount to fear-mongering that ignores broader policy concerns, even as some Republicans defend addressing extremism and security concerns.

Heatwave to Grip US in Coming Days — Jun 30, 2026Extreme temperatures to affect most of U.S.

WH Spox Claims It Is ‘Extreme’ to Not Support a Policy That a ‘Majority of Americans’ DoOpinion — Sep 2, 2022Over the past week, President Joe Biden and his allies have been upping the ante by describing so-called “MAGA Republicans” as “extreme” and threats to American democracy. Specifically, during remarks last week, the…

US Homeland Security To Investigate Domestic Extremism in Its RanksReporting — Apr 26, 2021The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will initiate an internal review of possible domestic violent extremism within its ranks, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Monday. A group of senior DHS officials “will…

Watch: Biden Calls ‘MAGA Crowd’ the ‘Most Extreme Political Organization That’s Existed’ in US HistoryReporting — May 4, 2022President Joe Biden is arguing that people who subscribe to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) agenda make up the “most extreme political organization” in the history of the country. “What happens if you have state…

Jasmine Crockett Calls Republicans ‘Inherently’ Violent As She Shrugs Off Her Own Party’s Extremism — May 8, 2025Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett smeared Republicans as fundamentally “violent” during a Tuesday podcast, while dismissing left-wing extremism. Crockett has quickly become a prominent House Democrat with her…

Fake German Heiress Reportedly Granted Release: ‘Extremely Gratified’Reporting — Oct 6, 2022Anna “Delvey” Sorokin, a fake German heiress, has been granted release from federal jail, according to a report. Sorokin’s lawyer, Duncan Levin, told The Daily Beast, “We are extremely gratified by the court’s decision…

Susan Collins Calls Texas Abortion Law ‘Extreme and Harmful’Reporting — Sep 3, 2021Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is adding her name to the list of lawmakers who believe the Texas abortion law is doing more harm than good. She said in a Thursday statement, “The Texas law is extreme and harmful. The…

2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records — Sep 7, 2026Arizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.

College Football Faces Playoff, Eligibility, Scheduling BattlesSports — Sep 4, 2026Amid a push for reform, college football scheduling is being rethought to combat extreme heat with earlier start times and later finishes, fewer cupcake games, and more meaningful nonconference opponents. At the same time, the sport is grappling with broader Playoff debates—from former professional players’ eligibility and roster rules to bold playoff projections for nontraditional programs and ideas like G6 promotion/relegation.