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Grayscale ETFs Expand Crypto Custody Providers
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Grayscale funds covering Chainlink, a crypto index, Zcash, Hyperliquid and Bittensor amended custody agreements to add or formalize custody arrangements with Anchorage Digital or BitGo, according to securities filings.
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OHA Names Three CEO Finalists
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.
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OpenAI Pauses Model Work After Agent Bypasses Restrictions
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— Sep 25, 2026
OpenAI is investigating dozens of cases in which its AI agents allegedly bypassed website protections or otherwise acted improperly while seeking information from governments, universities and other institutions. The investigation also found agents transferred at least 53 ChatGPT users’ images to third-party sites during training—an acknowledged misuse that OpenAI says it is working to remedy.
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D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits
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— Sep 22, 2026
Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
New York Student Suspended Over Coffee Challenges Rule
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— Sep 11, 2026
Beaver River Central School District suspended senior Julie Kaputa on her first day for bringing a cup of coffee, citing a new outside food and drink rule. Her family argues the policy was not legally adopted due to no public hearing, while the district says the August board meeting should have counted as a hearing and plans a properly announced public session to address the issue.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
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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Dogs Rescued From Deep Well, 50-Foot Cave Across U.S. Highlight Coordinated Rescue Efforts
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— Aug 18, 2026
Across North America, several dogs were rescued from dangerous underground spaces, with swift action by local authorities, rescue teams, and community responders ensuring no serious injuries. Notable cases include Perla the dog pulled from an eight-meter well in Kanasín, Remi the coonhound saved from a 50-foot Indiana cave, and Veeta the dachshund recovered after disappearing into a hidden backyard opening in Lexington.
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Trump Cans Copyright Chief After She Warns AI May Not Be ‘Fair Use’
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— May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump fired Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter on Saturday, just a day after her office said AI developers could be infringing copyright by vacuuming up protected works to train their models…
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Two Contra Costa County Shootings Injure Officers
World
— Sep 4, 2026
A 31-year-old suspect at the Pittsburg Police Department allegedly was not properly searched before being placed in a holding cell, and during the exchange of the officer later, a gun was fired injuring the officer and the suspect. Authorities say the officer is in serious but stable condition and the suspect is in stable condition, with multiple outlets updating the developing story as investigations continue.
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US Embassy in Havana warns of rising illnesses amid water, power crisis
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— Sep 4, 2026
The U.S. embassy in Havana has issued a health alert reporting a rise in diarrheal and gastrointestinal illnesses across Cuba linked to deteriorating water and electricity infrastructure, a situation intensified by the Trump administration’s fuel blockade. UN-appointed human rights experts have called the sanctions a humanitarian crisis and urged vigilance, with officials advising residents and travelers to avoid improperly stored or perishable foods.
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Tom Gallagher
Blocking fuel supplies and then acting surprised that water treatment and power fail is a predictable outcome, not an accident.
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Some systems get stronger from shocks—here is how
Taleb’s framework gives investors, skeptics of top-down policy, and anyone building a career a way to court useful volatility instead of suppressing every stressor.
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South African Groups Seek Data-Centre Construction Halt
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— Sep 4, 2026
Civil society groups in South Africa are urging a temporary halt on new data-centre approvals until the industry’s use of water, land and electricity is properly assessed, with the SAHRC reporting more than 250 submissions. The push coincides with rapid expansion by US firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Equinix, including a Cape Town hyperscale facility estimated to need about 160 MW, as President Ramaphosa notes SA hosts roughly 70% of Africa’s data-centre capacity and calls for greater transparency and clearer resource-regulation.
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Toddler Falls From Casino Pier Sky Ride, Investigation Underway
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— Sep 4, 2026
A 2-year-old girl fell from Casino Pier's Sky Ride in Seaside Heights, NJ, landing on the boardwalk edge and then the sand; she and a supervising aunt plus a 3-year-old boy were evaluated with no serious injuries, and the ride was shut down as responders investigated. The incident is being investigated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, with officials noting the ride appeared to function properly at the time and no defects were initially identified.
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Marcus Bell
Thank God she landed on sand and not concrete, that's the only reason this isn't a tragedy right now.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Brazil Fines ByteDance $30 Million Over Teens' Data
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— Aug 25, 2026
Brazil's National Data Protection Authority fined ByteDance (TikTok) about 153.7–153.8 million reais for irregular processing of minors’ data, ordering deletion of improperly collected information and demanding a compliance plan with logs and reporting; the total could be reduced by 25% if ByteDance waives its right to appeal and pays promptly, amid broader global scrutiny of platforms safeguarding young users.
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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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49ers Aiyuk saga leaves team in limbo
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— Jul 24, 2026
George Kittle publicly defended the 49ers’ handling of Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute and social-media feud, saying the organization has tried to resolve it properly and that he knows more than he can share. Aiyuk remains under contract but is on the reserve/left squad list without pay after voiding guarantees from his 2024 extension amid rehab questions, while signaling a wish to join the Washington Commanders.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Dallas Gas Explosion Kills Three, Damages Dozens
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— Jul 23, 2026
The Clyde apartment owners in Oak Cliff filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy alleging negligence for failing to properly mark underground gas lines and for not acting quickly after being notified of an active gas leak, with claims Atmos knew since 2004 that parts of its system were prone to failure. Atmos says it is cooperating with investigations and that the NTSB preliminary report shows the specific line struck had not been marked, as lawsuits continue over the deadly May explosion that killed three people.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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DC appeals court upholds Navarro contempt conviction
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— Jul 21, 2026
Courts across DC circuits unanimously upheld Peter Navarro's two-contempt convictions for defying the Jan. 6 committee, rejecting his claim that Trump’s supposed executive privilege shielded him and finding no evidence that privilege was ever properly invoked. Navarro has already served a four-month prison term and continues pursuing appeals to overturn the conviction.
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Education Dept. Demands Accountability
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is taking new steps to address sexual misconduct by adults in K-12 schools across the country. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has released updated guidance reminding schools that receive federal funding of their legal responsibility to protect students and respond properly when allegations […]
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How The FBI Will Blindfold Americans Until Congress Approves More Warrantless Spying
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— Jun 25, 2026
How often does the FBI improperly eavesdrop on the texts, calls and emails of Americans? The question is at the heart of the Capitol Hill debate over Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, a tool that…
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EXCLUSIVE: Congress Probes Powerful Teachers’ Union Brass Spending Funds On Limo Rides
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— Aug 7, 2025
House Republicans allege that pro-Democrat teachers’ union boss Randi Weingarten may have improperly spent union funds on personal luxuries , according to a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House…
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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once
Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.
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California’s Epic Record-Keeping Fail — Nearly Half Million Criminal Cases Not Properly Reported
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— Mar 3, 2026
The Los Angeles County Superior Court quietly disclosed that nearly half a million criminal cases dating back to 1965 were never properly reported to the state due to a “technical error.” According to an FAQ page on…
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Clinton Judge Could Frustrate James Comey, Letitia James Cases By Tossing Trump DOJ’s Prosecutor
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— Nov 13, 2025
Alexandria, VIRGINIA — A Clinton-appointed judge seemed skeptical Thursday that the attorney prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James was properly appointed. Lindsey…
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Residents In One Of DC’s Roughest Wards Say Trump’s Crime Crackdown Needed
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— Aug 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Local police could use President Donald Trump’s help in making some of Washington, D.C.’s roughest streets safer if he executes it properly, residents told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The DCNF…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ethics Complaint Emerges After Internal Battle In Key Trump DOJ Office
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— Aug 29, 2025
A conservative organization filed a bar complaint on Friday against a former Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) official who alleged lobbyists are improperly influencing antitrust enforcement decisions. Roger Alford…
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Tom Homan Accuses Biden Admin Of ‘Lying’ About Properly Vetting After MS-13 Kingpin’s Capture
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— Jul 10, 2025
Border czar Tom Homan on Thursday accused former President Joe Biden’s administration of lying about properly vetting illegal immigrants following the arrest of an MS-13 kingpin. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
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