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Beach Boys cancel four September concerts after health break
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— Sep 23, 2026
The Beach Boys canceled four September shows in West Springfield, Quakertown, and North Myrtle Beach, citing circumstances beyond their control as they pause the Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour. Frontman Mike Love’s health issues and Bruce Johnston's departure are noted factors, with refunds issued and a future October 9 Bloomington show still listed on the schedule.
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Elena Vasquez
Mike Love's issues sound serious enough to pause the whole tour, and I hope he recovers soon.
William Penn Founds Pennsylvania
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— FROM 1681
Quaker establishes peaceful colony
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Elizabeth Fry Begins Prison Reform
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— FROM 1813
Quaker ministers to women inmates
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John Woolman Urges Quakers to Free Slaves
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— FROM 1754
Journalist travels and convinces meetings to manumit.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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The Irish Potato Famine Relief by Quakers
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— FROM 1846
Friends feed starving families without proselytizing
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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The Underground Railroad's Levi Coffin
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— FROM 1826
Quaker stationmaster aids 3,000 escaping slaves
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Elizabeth Fry Begins Prison Visiting at Newgate
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— FROM 1813
Quaker reformer reads Bible and teaches women inmates.
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George Fox Hears the Inner Voice
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— FROM 1647
Young George Fox receives direct revelation and begins the Quaker movement.
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Levi Coffin Operates Underground Railroad Station
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— FROM 1840
Quaker nicknamed 'President of the Underground Railroad' aids 3,000 fugitives.
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Humans have become a geological force driving mass extinction
One species is reshaping climate, chemistry, and habitat fast enough to match past planetary die-offs.
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Religion News Service says war is not answer 25 years after 9/11
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— Sep 8, 2026
A Quaker peace advocate who was 27 during the 2001 attacks recalls the call for justice through law rather than war and notes progress toward nonviolent solutions 25 years later.
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Chris Dalton
We need stronger alliances and better intelligence sharing now instead of repeating the same military mistakes from two decades ago.
Palisade Capital Expands Portfolio With New Bets
Finance
— Aug 24, 2026
Palisade Capital Management LP disclosed new stakes in four companies in the second quarter: OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, Quaker Houghton, Corsair Gaming, and Palisade Bio, establishing sizable positions alongside other institutional investors. The moves highlight Palisade’s diversified betting across leisure services, specialty chemicals, gaming, and biotech, as reported in its 13F filings.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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