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Bob Casey Endorsed Illegal Ballot Counting Scheme Hours Before State High Court Smacked It Down — Nov 18, 2024Defeated Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey published a Monday opinion piece in which he explained his refusal to concede his race and endorsed counting undated or misdated ballots just before the state supreme…

Swing State Election Officials Openly Violate State Law To Help Dem Senator’s Recount Effort — Nov 14, 2024Democrat commissioners in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voted on Thursday to allow undated and misdated ballots to be counted as defeated Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey gears up for a recount in the race he lost…

Medical Doctor Develops Generative AI Financial Tools For Gen Z And Millennials — Sep 17, 2024From eft to right: Chandra Duggirala, Abhinav Sinha, and Manoj Duggirala in an undated photo. Image courtesy of Tides Network. “> Dr. Chandra Duggirala, CEO of fintech-incubator Tides Network, began his career in…

Republicans Celebrate ‘Massive Win’ After PA Supreme Court Makes Mail-In Ballot Ruling Just in Time for MidtermsOpinion — Nov 2, 2022In what Republicans are hailing as a “milestone” decision, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered state election officials not to count general election mail-in ballots that arrive in undated or incorrectly…

Conservative Lawmaker Caught Wearing ‘Drag,’ Viral Photos Reportedly ShowReporting — Apr 25, 2022A news website has published undated images of what it says show Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina wearing women’s clothes. Cawthorn later tweeted a reply suggesting the images were from a pre-politics…

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — 4dGates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Joliet Refinery Stays Offline After Outage, Midwest Diesel Impact Unclear — 1dExxon's 275,000-bpd Joliet refinery stays offline after a Sunday power outage; U.S. diesel hits a record $6.45/gal as Great Lakes spot diesel reaches $240/bbl.

Priya Raman Exxon's Joliet outage is hitting diesel hard already, and Midwest truckers will feel it first if this drags on.

Courts Block Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules — 5dTrump-appointed Judge Carl Nichols blocked USPS mail-ballot rules late Sunday, ruling the agency lacks statutory authority ahead of the November 3 midterms.

Reader The Constitution as originally written says nothing about mail in ballots. Vote in person...sign the registry and show ID...

LSAW Pipes Support Large-Scale Energy, Marine ProjectsBusiness — 2dLSAW pipes are favored for large-diameter pipelines because their welded longitudinal seam supports demanding project specs, with selection guided by design requirements and standards such as API 5L and ISO 3183. Heavy-wall LSAW pipes extend this utility into offshore engineering, where increased wall thickness provides structural strength and corrosion resistance for jacket foundations in offshore wind projects, with specifications driven by engineering design and project criteria.

Dana Whitfield The push into offshore wind with heavy-wall versions shows how well they handle the strength needs for jacket foundations.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — 4dA wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

Bengals Beat Buccaneers 33-27 Behind Defense — Sep 11, 2026The Bengals defeated the Buccaneers 33-27 as Cincinnati’s defense forced four fumbles and Evan McPherson nailed four 55-yard field goals to anchor a strong special-teams and defensive effort. Tampa Bay struggled with turnovers and sloppy fundamentals, while Bengals rookies like Josiah Trotter contributed on defense and Ted Hurst on offense, highlighting a balanced, improvement-focused win.

Gates Says Vaccine Hesitancy Derails Measles Eradication — 4dMeasles eradication is off Gates Foundation goals; Bill Gates calls rich-country vaccine hesitancy 'kind of tragic' as 100,000 children still die yearly.

Marcus Bell Lower income countries avoiding the same hesitancy spike proves this is more about misinformation than any real lack of access.

U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock — 5dThe United States hosts a three-day G20 Energy Abundance summit in Houston with delegations from major economies and oil producers, focusing on expanding affordable baseload power, mineral supply chains, and streamlined infrastructure while Moscow’s participation and the Russia invite controversy test diplomatic lines. The discussions come as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, pushing crude above $100 a barrel and lifting U.S. diesel to a record $6.20 per gallon and gasoline costs about 44% higher than pre-war levels, highlighting energy-security concerns ahead of winter.

Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — 4dFly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Shut by Power Outage Amid Tight Fuel Supplies — 4dExxonMobil's 264,000-bpd Joliet refinery shut Sunday after a 3:30 p.m. CT outage triggered its safety flare; De Haan says downtime will cost the plant millions.

Rachel Meyers Analysts are right that even a few days of lost output from 264,000 barrels a day adds real pressure on fuel markets.

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized at Phoenix Headquarters — 5dAn eight-foot Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA’s Phoenix HQ was hit with red paint days after unveiling; the team restored it “good as new” by Sunday.

Elena Vasquez At least the team got it fixed by Sunday without letting the damage linger.

Red paint splattered on Charlie Kirk statue outside TPUSA headquarters — 4dA statue of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. The Phoenix Police Department made the announcement Sunday… — by Sandra Rhodes

Boston Dynamics IPO Unlikely Before 2027, Executive Says — 5dA Hyundai executive said Boston Dynamics is unlikely to IPO by 2027 after a 528.4 billion won 2025 loss; analysts see 2029 or 2030 as likelier.

Nicole Hardy Hyundai should focus on steady progress rather than rushing the company to market by 2029 or 2030.

Trump Calls White House a Dump and Praises Renovations — 5dPresident Donald Trump praised the renovation efforts at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and called it a “dump” before the work started. The president took to Truth Social Sunday to say th… — by Sandra Rhodes

Chris Dalton Trump should focus on the history of the place instead of calling it names before the fixes.

Diamondbacks Designate Gurriel Jr. for Assignment — 5dDiamondbacks designated 2023 All-Star Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday after a .210 season with .544 OPS; Arizona then lost 7-6 to Texas, two games back in the wild-card race.

Jared Kim Gurriel's contract looks like a real mistake now with that kind of production after the injury.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — 5dRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Roundabout and Alfie Still Reach New Listeners 50 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Across decades, enduring songs connect moments to memories: Yes’s Roundabout from Fragile became a perennial gateway for new listeners, Cilla Black’s Alfie cross-pollinated UK and U.S. charts, and Celine Dion’s return performance highlighted the staying power of All by Myself despite health battles; Neil Diamond’s Sunday and Me marked a breakthrough in his songwriting with Jay and the Americans, while Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik reflects on how Tuesday preserves the meaning of 9/11. These pieces illustrate how songs outlive their original moments, shaping cultural memory and personal narratives for generations to come.

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — 5dPhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

Priya Raman Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.

Dear Abby Advises Struggling Double DreamerLifestyle — Sep 12, 2026Dear Abby columns feature a 'Soda Stand Dreamer' juggling parenting, work, and ambitions to write a book or start a small business, with pragmatic guidance to pick one dream and commit time or gain related skills, while also addressing privacy boundaries in a blended-family finances debate about child support. The articles collectively note the column’s long-running authorship by Jeanne Phillips, highlighting its role in offering advice and shaping perspectives on everyday challenges.

Jared Kim Learning skills tied to your dream before quitting your job makes more sense than jumping straight into a soda stand with little kids at home.

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