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in Peter Hegseth
Is Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary a needed break from Pentagon norms despite the past allegations?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Sep 12, 2026
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Reader · Sep 11, 2026
in Federal Bureau of Investigation
Does Kash Patel's nomination signal necessary reform for the FBI or a threat to its independence?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Sep 11, 2026
in Joe Biden
How should Biden's final energy policies, green loan decisions, and national monument plans be evaluated for their long-term effects?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Sep 10, 2026
in Peter Hegseth
What should the Senate prioritize when weighing Pete Hegseth’s views on military standards and diversity against concerns raised in his confirmation hearing?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · Sep 9, 2026
in The Gaza Strip
What would a US "takeover" of Gaza actually require in terms of troops, governance, and international law—and is it feasible?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Sep 8, 2026
in People's Republic of China
Which of these developments—cyber breaches, population decline, export controls, or AI competition—poses the biggest long-term challenge to US-China relations, and why?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Sep 8, 2026
in Elon Musk
Does Musk's growing access to federal systems like Treasury and agency operations represent necessary efficiency reform, or a concerning overreach of unelected influence?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Sep 7, 2026
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Sep 19, 2026
2026 midterm primary elections and early voting begin across states
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Trump rallies in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Whatley ahead of midterms.
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Early voting begins across multiple states including Virginia, Minnesota and Illinois for 2026 midterms.
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Sep 19, 2026
College football Week 2 results and standout performances
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Montana State defeats Nevada 20-7 to extend its school-record win streak to 17 games.
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Syracuse coach Fran Brown flagged for motioning at referee and accusing officials of cheating in 27-13 Pitt loss.
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Sep 19, 2026
2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances
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Aaron Nola pitched seven scoreless innings as the Phillies edged the Mets 3-0 to pull even with the Cubs for the top NL wild-card spot.
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Gerrit Cole sets record with 162 wins as Yankees beat Diamondbacks 9-2.
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Ferrari Luce Sells for $40 Million; Buyer Revealed
Auto
— Aug 13, 2026
Ferrari’s first production Luce, chassis 0, sold for $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey charity auction, well above estimates and outpacing the McLaren F1 GTR. Proceeds go to the Ferrari Foundation, with the car featuring a Tailor Made Madreperla finish, four electric motors totaling 1,050 hp, and 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds, with delivery not until early 2027.
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China Risun posts 376% interim profit surge
Business
— Aug 30, 2026
China Risun reported a six-month 2026 interim profit surge of 376% to RMB244.4 million as revenue rose 5.2%, with an interim dividend of RMB1.44 cents per share and improved gross margin and cash flow. Sailun Group posted a strong H1, with net profit of RMB2.159 billion, revenue up 13.9% to RMB20.027 billion, and EPS of RMB0.66.
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IGB REIT Q2 profits rise on Mid Valley
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— Jul 22, 2026
IGB REIT posted a 50%+ jump in Q2 2026 net profit to RM139.27 million and revenue to RM240.95 million, with net property income at RM181.2 million, helped by Mid Valley Southkey and higher rents from Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall; IGB Commercial REIT followed with Q2 net income of RM35.01 million on RM71.24 million revenue, up 10.3%. For the first half, group revenue rose about 51% and NPI about 53%, and both REITs signaled ongoing focus on high occupancy, proactive leasing and asset enhancements to sustain resilience, with quarterly distributions declared.
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PNB transfers RM20.3m to FashionValet, court told
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— Jul 24, 2026
In the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, it was disclosed that Permodalan Nasional Bhd transferred RM20.3 million to FashionValet Sdn Bhd in two 2018 payments, RM11,953,509 on June 4 and RM8,365,001 on December 20, with 22 authorised signatories and no restrictions imposed on the funds. The trial of Fashion Valet co-founders Vivy Yusof and her husband continues to hinge on these transfers and related RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah Nasional and PNB.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 14h
17 Education Posts First Quarterly Profit, Revenue Jumps
Business
— Sep 8, 2026
17 Education & Technology Group reported its Q2 2026 results with its first-ever quarterly GAAP net profit of RMB1.1 million and non-GAAP profit of RMB4.7 million, as net revenue jumped 254.6% to RMB90.1 million on AI-powered services, with a cash position of RMB456.9 million and a gross margin of 69.2%. The company highlighted expansion of its AI application ecosystem and ongoing investments across education segments, while management cautioned about seasonality and market risks.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Li Auto Reports Q2 2026 Revenue RMB25.7B, Deliveries 98,330
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
Li Auto posted Q2 2026 totals of RMB25.7 billion in revenue and 98,330 deliveries, with gross margin at 11.0% and gross profit of RMB2.8 billion, while market attention centers on how new models like the Li L6 could offset a slowing China EV market and pricing pressure. Ahead of results, analysts expect a Q2 loss of about 0.01 per share on roughly RMB3.86 billion in revenue, with July deliveries signaling potential volume gains as investors weigh ongoing competition and profitability pressures.
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Johor police arrest trio, seize 71 mining machines
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— Jul 24, 2026
Johor police busted a crypto-mining syndicate that illegally tapped TNB electricity, arresting three men aged 26–46 during raids on four premises and seizing 71 mining machines along with other equipment. Investigations estimate about RM67,502.30 in utility losses and monthly profits of RM80,000–RM100,000, with the suspects remanded and linked to rental properties used for the operation.
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Sabah NGO President Arrested Over RM2 Million Misappropriation
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sabah NGO president on suspicion of abusing his position by misappropriating about RM2 million from the Finance Ministry for a cultural hall and gallery, with charges expected in Kota Kinabalu under MACC Act Section 23; investigators say the project proceeded without the NGO’s Supreme Council approval. In a separate development, MACC also detained the NGO’s secretary and treasurer over money laundering and RM5 million misappropriation, with charges anticipated at Shah Alam or related courts.
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ANTA Sports declares HK$1.51 interim dividend; posts double-digit profit growth
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
ANTA Sports posted double-digit H1 2026 growth with revenue of RMB43.5 billion and net profit of RMB7.94 billion, supported by stronger margins and cash generation, and it declared an interim dividend of HK$1.51 per share. Analysts remain positive, with DBS naming a Buy and a HK$106.20 target, while market data shows a sharp drop in short interest, signaling improving sentiment toward the stock.
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On X · @elonmusk
Elon Musk Says X Hitting All-Time Record Usage
Elon Musk's post claiming all-time record usage on X, quoting Paul Graham, generated mostly supportive reactions (75-85% agreeing) with limited skepticism focused on bots. Early engagement shows strong pro-Musk sentiment from followers and aligned accounts, rebutting 'X is dying' narratives.
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Futu Investors Face RMB1.85B Penalty; Deadline Looms
Finance
— Aug 23, 2026
Several lawsuits and class-action notices accuse Futu Holdings of undisclosed regulatory issues and illegal activities in China, tied to CSRC penalties totaling about RMB1.85 billion after May disclosures, with stock dropping sharply. Investors may join as lead plaintiffs by August 25, 2026, as courts review the cases and firms urge affected shareholders to come forward.
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Police bust RM27m World Cup gambling syndicate
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— Jul 22, 2026
Police dismantled a major online gambling syndicate operating through front computer companies and its own app, with a daily betting turnover of about RM27 million tied to World Cup and other bets, arresting 161 people across 19 premises in the Klang Valley during Ops Soga XI. The operation, part of a broader crackdown that has conducted 649 raids and led to 945 arrests, involved seized equipment and investigations into linked front companies and websites promoting gambling.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Tuya Smart Joins Robopoet RMB100M Pre-A Round
Tech
— Jul 21, 2026
Tuya Smart participated in Robopoet’s RMB100 million pre-A financing round with Sequoia China and GSR Ventures, underscoring its strategy to accelerate commercialization of physical AI via its AI cloud platform and devices ecosystem. Robopoet’s Fuzozo AI emotional companion has shown strong domestic demand during the 618 shopping festival, and Tuya has supplied AI cloud services since 2025 while advancing its hardware-friendly AI stack to scale AI-enabled devices.
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Orchid Island Capital Reports $89M Q2 Profit
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— Jul 23, 2026
Orchid Island Capital reported strong Q2 2026 results with net income of $89.2 million and $0.44 per share, driving a book value of $7.22 and a $0.30 quarterly dividend, while maintaining solid liquidity and larger RMBS holdings. The company highlighted hedging and risk management around its RMBS portfolio, expanded exposure to 30-year RMBS, and a stock buyback plan representing up to 12.5% of shares, with shares trading near $6.60 as EPS came in slightly below Street expectations.
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Mizzou golf finishes eighth as Trent Mierl cracks top 10 in opener
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— Sep 1, 2026
Several college programs posted solid early-season results: Mizzou opened the Visit Knoxville Collegiate with an eighth-place finish led by Trent Mierl’s top-10, while Chattanooga led the same event after Day 1 and Belmont stood third after 36 holes at the Jaguar Invitational; RMU also started with an eighth-place showing at the Virtues Intercollegiate. The performances featured consistent contributions from veterans and newcomers, with Mierl, Hawkins and others delivering noteworthy rounds as teams gauge depth and form early in the season.
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Belmont sitting third after 36 holes is encouraging, hope they can close strong on the final round.
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Kim Kardashian Reveals Health Struggle
Reality star Kim Kardashian is dealing with a new health diagnosis. In a new trailer for "The Kardashians," Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis. This is an inflammation of the esophagus. Her father, Robert Kardashian Sr., died of esophageal cancer in 2003. He was 59. In the episode, Kardashian is on a hospital bed as someone off camera asks, "Didn’t your father ... isn’t it what he died of?" K
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FinVolution Reports Q2 2026 Results, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
Finance
— Aug 27, 2026
FinVolution Group posted softer Q2 2026 results, with net profit down about 43% year over year to RMB426.8 million and revenue largely flat to slightly higher as overseas growth offsets weakness in Mainland China; the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance. Key overseas momentum saw an 18% rise in net revenue and a doubling of overseas operating profit, while Mainland activity declined in loan volumes and outstanding balances.
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Alibaba Raises HK$80B for AI Push
Business
— Aug 23, 2026
Alibaba plans a HK$80 billion Hong Kong share placement to fund its full-stack AI buildout, signaling that its AI expansion has outpaced free cash flow. The move is framed as external funding rather than a new initiative, with the June quarter capex around RMB 67.7 billion and negative free cash flow, implying near-term dilution could weigh on the stock until the new shares are absorbed.
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Keropok seller charged over drone tobacco smuggling
World
— Jul 22, 2026
A 46-year-old keropok seller, Mohd Nizam Ab Manaf, pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court to two charges of using a drone to trespass into Sungai Udang Prison and smuggle tobacco, with the incident occurring around 1:20am on July 15. Bail was set at RM7,000 for both charges, and the court ordered monthly police reporting ahead of an Aug. 19 next mention for case management and document submission.
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Nine Chinese nationals deny love scam conspiracy charges in Malaysia
World
— Jul 21, 2026
Nine Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in Balik Pulau Magistrate's Court to a criminal-conspiracy charge tied to a love-scam syndicate, with the alleged offence occurring on July 1 at a Muze PICC Condominium unit. Bail was set at RM8,000 per accused with two local sureties, passports surrendered to the court, and monthly police reporting requirements as they await further proceedings on charges under sections 120B(1) and 420 of the Penal Code.
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CIMB Malaysia Expands Apple Pay to Credit Cards
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
CIMB Malaysia has finally enabled Apple Pay for most CIMB Visa and Mastercard credit cards via the CIMB Octo app or Apple Wallet, excluding Petronas Visa Infinite-i, Petronas Platinum-i, Platinum Business, Fuel Tanker, and all debit cards, with a limit of five devices per card. The rollout also includes up to RM118 cashback for five qualifying Apple Pay transactions by 14 September 2026, and users must re-add their card on a new device and authenticate each payment.
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 17h
Fayose, 25 others named to 10 federal agencies
Politics
— Jul 20, 2026
President Tinubu approved 26 appointments across 10 federal agencies, including Ayo Fayose as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency and Major General Junaid Bindawa as Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. The package also names Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas as NSIWC secretary, redeploys Tosin Adeyanju to the RMF Commission, and fills key roles such as Abuh Mohammed (NPC DG), Akinola Odeyemi (NBET MD), Anthony Inalegwu Godwin (Nuclear Energy Commission chair/CEO), Julius Oloro (NCAM CEO), and Abdullahi Maikano Saidu (Fiscal Responsibility Commission chair).
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The Titanic Disappeared in 1912, Now It’s Disappearing Again: Scientists Scramble
Reporting
— Feb 16, 2022
The fabled RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912 in one of the most chronicled maritime disasters in history, is slowly vanishing as it sits on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. As noted by the Australian news outlet News.com…
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Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.
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Permanent rights sound good until something changes and we end up stuck in another long commitment.
Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months
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President Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.
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Lambeth Palace Withdraws Award to Pakistani Cleric
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, awarded Tahir Ashrafi, a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama Bin Laden, the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, provoking widespread backlash from survivors, politicians, and faith groups. Critics say the choice undermines efforts against terrorism and calls for an apology and accountability for interfaith recognitions.
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On X · @charles_watts
Arsenal Journalist Flags Potential Club Record as Gunners Visit Brighton
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts highlights the chance for Arsenal to become the first team since 1903 to win their first eight games of a season. The post and related reactions are overwhelmingly positive or neutral within Arsenal fan circles, with strong support for the record narrative and no meaningful opposition.
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