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+6 Jared Kim Deegan finally breaking through for that first 450 win in tough mud conditions looks like a real turning point for him this year.
American Airlines retires first class for new Flagship Suites on 777 jets x/american-airlines — Sep 3, 2026 American Airlines has rolled out its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with the Flagship Suite, expanding premium seating to 144 seats and eliminating international first class to attract high-spending travelers, including 70 Flagship Suite seats, 44 Premium Economy, and 30 Main Cabin Extra. The program, part of Project Olympus, will retrofit all 20 aircraft and extend the two-tier premium layout across long-haul routes such as London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Sydney, while phasing out Flagship First on many flights and integrating broader services like Wi‑Fi and enhanced lounges. +5 Tom Gallagher Sad to see Flagship First go entirely on some routes. There was something special about that top tier, even if barely anyone could afford it.IJR Americans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting? James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 12h
On X · @UTDTrey Man United Fan Account Sparks Banter by Preferring Man City vs Sunderland Over Madrid Derby Popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey (1.8M followers) posted a blunt rejection of the Real Madrid–Atlético Madrid derby, urging people instead to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland and calling the Premier League fixture “a football match.” The post is trending due to the account’s large following, classic football tribal banter on a matchday with overlapping games, and the always-reliable Premier League vs La Liga quality debate. Reaction is mostly one-sided toward agreement or amused banter; ~65-75% agreeing or positively engaging with the post’s position (prefer City–Sunderland / PL superiority), ~20-30% disagreeing or mocking it. 927 likes · 8m S Sandra Rhodes Emotional Ed Sheeran Returns to Stage in Philly Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing criticism due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," an emotional Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so s 58m Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 Announced x/lisa-kudrow — Jul 23, 2026 The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced the Class of 2027, honoring a diverse slate across music, film, television, live theater and sports, including Karol G, David Guetta, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Waylon Jennings posthumously, Kate Hudson, Elle and Dakota Fanning in a first-ever sister double ceremony, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Sia, Nicole Scherzinger, Keke Palmer, and Ming-Na Wen. Honorees were unveiled at a press conference at Funko Hollywood, with specific distinctions such as posthumous recognition and a double ceremony, and the selections ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. +21 IJR South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 13h On X · @DiscussingFilm ‘Backrooms’ Surpasses $400M Worldwide to Become A24’s Highest-Grossing Film The film Backrooms has crossed $400 million worldwide, marking it as A24’s biggest release ever. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive and celebratory among film fans, with most highlighting the win for indie horror and offering congratulations. A small minority raises minor quibbles over figures or quality, but there is no strong opposition. 1,443 likes · 9m
On X · @UTDTreyMan United Fan Account Sparks Banter by Preferring Man City vs Sunderland Over Madrid DerbyPopular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey (1.8M followers) posted a blunt rejection of the Real Madrid–Atlético Madrid derby, urging people instead to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland and calling the Premier League fixture “a football match.” The post is trending due to the account’s large following, classic football tribal banter on a matchday with overlapping games, and the always-reliable Premier League vs La Liga quality debate. Reaction is mostly one-sided toward agreement or amused banter; ~65-75% agreeing or positively engaging with the post’s position (prefer City–Sunderland / PL superiority), ~20-30% disagreeing or mocking it.Sandra RhodesEmotional Ed Sheeran Returns to Stage in PhillySinger Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing criticism due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," an emotional Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so sIJRSouth Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
On X · @DiscussingFilm‘Backrooms’ Surpasses $400M Worldwide to Become A24’s Highest-Grossing FilmThe film Backrooms has crossed $400 million worldwide, marking it as A24’s biggest release ever. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive and celebratory among film fans, with most highlighting the win for indie horror and offering congratulations. A small minority raises minor quibbles over figures or quality, but there is no strong opposition.
