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Portland I-5 Southbound Set to Reopen Tonight
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Oregon transportation officials say the I-5 southbound Rose Quarter construction project finished more than a week early, with reopening starting Wednesday night and traffic expected to resume by midday Thursday. The work repaired and reinforced the roadway and elevated structure, though some ramps and lanes will remain temporarily closed as crews finish re-striping and remove equipment.
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Burberry reworks signature check with Birtwell florals for 2027 show
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— Sep 21, 2026
Celia Birtwell, 85, redrew Burberry's check into gingham and stripe with florals and faces for Daniel Lee's SS27 show that closed London Fashion Week.
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Dana Whitfield
It's clever how they turned the gingham and stripes into something new while keeping the Burberry identity intact.
South Carolina, Mississippi harvest seasons set Oct. 1
Environment
— Sep 25, 2026
Several fishing seasons are opening around Oct. 1: South Carolina’s striped bass season resumes, and recreational oyster and clam harvesting begins in South Carolina, while Mississippi’s oyster season also opens under specified limits. New Zealand’s 2026–27 sport-fishing season starts Thursday, with anglers reminded to obtain licenses and observe local closures and rules.
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After Criticism, Trump Says Pentagon Will Not Shut Down Stars and Stripes
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— Sep 5, 2020
After an outcry from U.S. lawmakers, President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would not be shutting down the Stars and Stripes military newspaper as announced by the Pentagon earlier this year. “The…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
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Pentagon Delivers Order for ‘Stars and Stripes’ To Shut Down: Report
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— Sep 4, 2020
After a run that stretches back continuously to World War II, the iconic military newspaper Stars and Stripes is set to be shut down this month. In a memo, the Pentagon wrote, “The last newspaper publication (in all…
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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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Psaki on Trump Facebook Ban: ‘Unlikely’ the ‘Zebra Is Going To Change His Stripes’
Reporting
— Jun 4, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is not confident former President Donald Trump will “change his stripes” in time to be reinstated on Facebook after the platform announced it is suspending him for at least two…
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NASA Scientists Puzzled By Zebra-striped Boulder On Mars
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— Sep 25, 2024
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover captured this image of a black-and-white striped rock on Sep 13, 2024. NASA/JPL-CALTECH/ASU VIA SWNS. “> Scientists are puzzling over a boulder on Mars with zebra markings. The…
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Judge declines to block Pentagon firing of three Stars and Stripes journalists
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— Sep 5, 2026
A federal court allowed the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, heightening a high-stakes dispute over the military newspaper’s editorial independence and First Amendment implications. Courts have largely rejected injunctions to halt the terminations, underscoring ongoing tensions about government influence in a publication funded and operated by the DoD.
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Sam Okafor
If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.
Advent-Stripe reported to drop PayPal bid
Business
— Aug 28, 2026
Advent International and Stripe have pulled out of their joint bid to acquire PayPal, ending what could have been one of the largest fintech takeovers. PayPal’s stock fell on the withdrawal news after the bidders valued the company around $50–60 billion, a deal the PayPal board previously deemed insufficient.
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Minnesota Man Found Guilty After Son’s Remains Recovered From Landfill
A Minnesota father has been convicted of killing his 16-year-old son after the teenager disappeared and his remains were later discovered at a landfill. According to Fox News , Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., who represented himself during the trial, was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder in the death of Jordan “Manny” Collins. Manny’s mother, Ashley Berry, previously remembered her son as
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editors, Publisher
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— Aug 18, 2026
Max D. Lederer Jr., longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, retires at the end of September amid Pentagon efforts to overhaul the paper’s editorial direction and emphasize content aligned with defense messaging, including moves toward digital formats and restrictions on independent coverage. The departure follows the ombudsman’s firing and ongoing concerns about editorial independence, with supporters arguing reforms restore the paper’s mission and critics warning they erode troops’ access and journalistic independence.
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Fetterman Claps Back at Larry David Over UFC Comments
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— Jun 29, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) revives “Stripes’ one-liner as he claps back on Larry David’s UFC criticism.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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SHOSHANA BRYEN: Syria’s Druze Are The Latest To Learn The Danger Of Illiberal Islamism
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— May 6, 2025
It is now the turn of Syria’s Druze population to face the danger of standing up to tyranny. But to understand what is happening in Syria, beyond more hideous death and destruction by terrorists of all stripes – and aid…
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Owens Gets Dr. Robert Malone to Expose Bill Gates – ‘A Tiger Can’t Change His Stripes’
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— Feb 4, 2022
Candace Owens has had many prominent guests on her show over the past few months. Those guests have included former President Donald Trump, Kyle Rittenhouse and now, a man who finds himself directly within the…
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US Embassies Waste No Time in Rolling Out ‘Pride’ Month Displays for the World to See
Reporting
— Jun 1, 2023
As June dawned around the globe, so did flags making plain the Biden administration’s allegiance to the LGBT movement. Multiple American embassies hoisted the rainbow-colored flag alongside the Stars and Stripes. “The…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Natural Raises $30M to Rebuild AI Agent Payments
Tech
— Jul 20, 2026
Natural raised $30 million in a Series A to build payments infrastructure for AI agents, enabling autonomous payments and positioning itself to challenge Stripe. The round drew lead investor Forerunner and other tech founders, fueling development of the platform’s wallets, payments, and related tools for agentic finance.
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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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Girl Scouts Offer Special Patch To ‘Girls Of All Identities’ Who Attend Pride Parades, Complete LGBT-Themed Activities
Reporting
— Jun 6, 2023
The Girl Scouts organization is encouraging its young members to participate in Pride Month by offering a special patch for scouts who complete a series of LGBT-themed activities. Scouts can earn the rainbow-striped…
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US Soccer Celebrates World Cup Arrival by Replacing American Flag-Inspired Logo With LGBT Crest
Reporting
— Nov 15, 2022
The color of the American flag is making way for gay pride imagery on the logo of the American national soccer team. The men’s national soccer team is replacing the red stripes of the U.S. flag with LGBT pride colors on…
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‘The View’ Discusses The American Flag
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— Jul 7, 2026
“The View” marked the Fourth of July weekend with a segment that managed to turn a broadly patriotic holiday into another culture-war argument. Across the country, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and plenty of American flags. For many people, the Stars and Stripes remain a straightforward […]
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Buss Siblings Push Lakers Sale Amid Dispute
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— Aug 16, 2026
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger are closing a record $12.5 billion deal to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers, the highest price ever paid for a North American sports team, though NBA board approval is still required. Analysts note the rapid sale and WhatsApp-like urgency, alongside discussion of potential tax benefits Kushner could leverage from holdings in SpaceX, OpenAI, and Stripe.
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Florida Targets Medicaid Fraud After Providers Billed for More Than 24 Hours a Day
Florida officials say an aggressive crackdown on Medicaid fraud and improper billing has helped reduce projected annual spending on behavioral therapy services by nearly $1 billion. According to Fox News , the DeSantis administration said projected spending on Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, services is now expected to reach $2.88 billion during fiscal year 2026-27. That is down from an earlier
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Sundowns Unveil Two-Star CAF Kit
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— Jul 22, 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, the first to feature two stars above the crest after winning the CAF Champions League for a second time, drawing on a 1994-inspired design with yellow, blue, red PUMA logos and a green collar stripe as part of the Shine on Masandawana campaign ahead of the new season. The kit goes on sale July 31 with continued pre-season preparations in Austria.
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