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Instagram apologizes for Creed “Higher” recommendation glitchEntertainment — 1dInstagram told CNN Creed's 1999 hit "Higher" was recommended to more Stories than intended after weeks of users seeing it on posts of cats and dinner plates.

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Kings Owner Reportedly Roasts Team at Dinner — 1dKings owner Vivek Ranadivé reportedly used a training-camp dinner to call out players, coaches and executives over the team’s shortcomings after Sacramento’s 22–60 season. Attendees were divided on whether the blunt speech was an attempt to motivate the organization to defy its critics or had backfired.

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Murder Mystery Dinners Planned at Several VenuesEntertainment — 4dSeveral venues are hosting interactive murder-mystery dinners and theatrical productions this fall, inviting audiences to solve fictional crimes alongside meals, costumes, and live entertainment. Events include a masked Halloween dinner in Sioux Falls, a 1920s-themed dinner in Thomaston, a Clue stage production, and a hippie-themed reunion mystery in Covington.

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Camilla Shares Reading Stories in Upcoming BBC DocumentaryEntertainment — 1dQueen Camilla, 79, says she and King Charles read before dinner—he roars at Wodehouse, she weeps—in BBC film The Book That Changed My Life, airing October 14.

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Viral meme jokes about tipping at Trump crypto dinner — Oct 1, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Chris Dalton Those memes mocking tipping at the crypto dinner feel petty when the focus should be on the event itself.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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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SNL spoofs Amodei arguing with himself before Trump dinner — Sep 28, 2026A Weekend Update sketch mocked Anthropic’s CEO hours before his first private dinner with President Trump, sharpening the fight over pace, Pentagon access, and who sets the rules.

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Dana Whitfield Amodei pushing for slower AI while others race ahead shows why these policy fights matter more than laughs.

SNL Spoofs Anthropic CEO Before Trump AI Dinner — Sep 27, 2026SNL Weekend Update spoofed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei via Jane Wickline ahead of his first one-on-one Trump dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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Chris Dalton SNL's Dario Amodei bit lands well ahead of that Trump dinner, the timing adds real bite to the AI angle.

Communities plan fundraisers supporting farms, food accessLifestyle — 4dCommunities in Missouri, Louisiana and Ontario are hosting food-centered fundraisers this fall, including farm-to-table dinners benefiting local organizations and Baton Roots’ community farm, plus Stratford’s Empty Bowls event supporting people facing food insecurity. The events pair local food and entertainment with fundraising for community programs.

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Metro Diner Opens First Greenville LocationBusiness — 4dMetro Diner has opened its first Greenville, South Carolina, location at Woodruff Gallery on Woodruff Road, serving all-day breakfast alongside comfort-food favorites. The 135-seat restaurant is initially open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plans to add dinner service.

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Beer Events Planned Across US Cities This FallLifestyle — 4dMilwaukee is hosting a packed week of beer events, including brewery celebrations, beer dinners and playoff specials. Upcoming festivals include the Great American Beer Festival’s outdoor sessions in October and Orlando’s November festival at Lake Eola Park, featuring hundreds of drinks from dozens of brewers and a new THC-drink zone.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

President Trump and First Lady greet President Xi and Madame Peng for state dinner — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady welcoming President Xi and Madame Peng for a state dinner. It is spreading as an official record of the diplomatic event. @WhiteHouse

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Jared Kim I think these meetings matter more than people realize for keeping communication open with China.

Trump and First Lady Greet Chinese President at White House State Dinner — Sep 24, 2026The clip shows President Trump and the First Lady greeting the President of China and Madame Peng for a State Dinner at the White House. It is spreading as the official record of the arrival. @WhiteHouse

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Rachel Meyers It's nice to see the first ladies included in the official greeting for such an important visit.

CNN denied access to cover Trump Xi state dinner — Sep 25, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Priya Raman Even if CNN leans left, blocking a major outlet from covering the Xi meeting feels like overreach.

Zuckerberg Expected at Trump-Xi Tech Leaders Dinner — Sep 22, 2026Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected at a September 24 White House dinner for Xi Jinping with Trump and other U.S. tech leaders, Bloomberg reported.

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Tom Gallagher Zuckerberg showing up could help push for better US-China tech talks, especially on AI rules that affect everyone.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Restaurants showcase global flavors across citiesLifestyle — 4dRestaurant coverage highlights a lively Soho dining guide featuring inventive Indo-Chinese vegetarian food, a new Connecticut restaurant serving Turkish and broader Mediterranean dishes, and Nashville’s intimate Indian-Southern tasting menu. Tampa’s Restaurant Ebbe also hosted a one-night, 10-course dinner prepared by Michelin-recognized chefs from around the world.

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Swift and Kelce Celebrate Birthday Dinner in NYC — Oct 2, 2026Wedding guests Heidi Gardner and Kylie Kelce described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as deeply joyful and magical, with Gardner saying the couple’s excitement and love stood out amid the grand celebration. Fox analyst Dean Blandino recalled the unusual mix of celebrity and football conversations at the reception.

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Trump to Discuss AI Approach With Tech CEOs and Johnson — Sep 28, 2026Trump hosts Zuckerberg, Amodei and other tech CEOs at a White House AI lunch Tuesday after a first dinner with Amodei, saying the U.S. is "a year and a half up on China."

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Derek Foss Johnson joining the tech CEOs could help turn ideas into actual policy steps.

Melania Trump Shares Intricate White House State Dinner Details — Sep 18, 2026This clip shows the White House State Dinner with every detail considered and an experience thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely realized for distinguished guests. It is spreading from the official account of First Lady Melania Trump. @FL

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Maya Lindstrom The care put into every table setting and menu choice really elevates the whole evening for the guests.

White House TV Pool Resumes After Judge Orders CNN Access Restored — Sep 25, 2026Reporters turned away Thursday morning were let back at noon under a 14-day order; some CNN and MS NOW journalists were still blocked from Xi's state dinner that night. The TV pool resumed Friday.

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Priya Raman Solidarity from the other networks worked here but it took a court order to fix what should never have been an issue.

Back-to-School Food Guides Span Meals, Sick DaysLifestyle — Sep 21, 2026Across five pieces, the focus is on practical, kid-friendly meals for busy school weeks and chilly days—ranging from quick, make-ahead snacks and simple homemade yogurts to slow-cooker dinners, comforting soups, and nostalgic sick-day classics that ease the daily dinner crunch. The articles emphasize cost-conscious, adaptable options that can feed varied appetites while keeping prep minimal and ingredients approachable.

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Newsom signs $7.5 billion research bondWorld — Sep 30, 2026A news roundup highlights varied stories, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a research bond measure after climbing the Golden Gate Bridge and a judge ruling that a former Olympic canoeist cannot be recharged over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Associated Press also presents a selection of recent images spanning a White House state dinner, the Asian Games, a renters’ protest in Madrid and a soccer match in Guatemala.

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White House Excludes CNN From Trump’s Tennessee Trip — Sep 24, 2026CNN and MS NOW said White House officials barred their journalists from covering guest arrivals at President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite a judge’s order restoring access. Reporters from the outlets and Politico were later allowed back onto the grounds; Trump criticized CNN and MS NOW for not providing live video coverage.

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Xi Begins US Visit With Rare Trump Welcome — Sep 22, 2026Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and was greeted on the tarmac by President Donald Trump in a rare planeside welcome, signaling high-level diplomacy amid tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan. The trip will include a formal state dinner and has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from some lawmakers about the lavish reception and the broader strategic dynamics with China.

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