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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series
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HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.
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Alibaba Unveils Chip, Plans 10-Trillion-Parameter Model
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— Sep 22, 2026
Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu unveiled the Zhenwu V900 as the "most powerful AI chip in China today" and a Qwen model of up to 10 trillion parameters; shares rose about 5%.
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Maya Lindstrom
The 5 percent stock jump shows investors see real value in pairing new hardware with bigger models, even if results are years away.
California Judge Tentatively Blocks $100M TikTok Settlement
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— Sep 19, 2026
Judge Wu tentatively kept TikTok's 2019 child-privacy decree, putting $100M of a $400M DOJ settlement at risk after finding no durable remedy.
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Tom Gallagher
It's right to keep oversight on TikTok for protecting kids under 13 instead of letting the old consent order go.
Qfin Holdings Names Risk Officer Yan Zheng as New CEO
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— Sep 20, 2026
Qfin Holdings says Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO to focus on international expansion, and Yan Zheng, the company's long-time executive and former CRO, will be appointed as the new CEO and director effective September 21, 2026. Zheng brings 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience and is expected to provide continuity in governance while steering the company’s overseas growth.
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Jared Kim
Zheng's long risk management track record should help keep things steady while they push into new markets.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 3h
Wudang Mountains temples draw pilgrims seeking Taoist renewal
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— Sep 24, 2026
At Wudang's bronze Golden Hall, 1,610 meters up Tianzhu Peak, Liu Haiyan clasped a banknote and prayed to Zhenwu to bless the motherland with favorable weather.
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Maya Lindstrom
Tianzhu Peak draws folks seeking real renewal, and that kind of quiet faith deserves respect.
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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Oxford English Dictionary adds Caribbean terms for spirits and foods
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— Sep 23, 2026
On Sept. 23, 2026 the OED added Caribbean words including bimpert, used in "A bimpert is justah wuffless bye," for a foolish person.
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Jared Kim
Bimpert fits those useless types better than some standard word ever could.
Georgia-Alabama Betting Line Shifts Before Tuscaloosa Showdown
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Betting markets have swung sharply toward Alabama for its home matchup with Georgia, moving the Crimson Tide from an opening underdog to a 1.5-point favorite after Georgia initially opened as a roughly 2.5- to 3-point favorite. The shift comes as both teams enter unbeaten, and Alabama is poised to be a home underdog for only the second time in 19 seasons if the line changes back.
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Fantasy Analysts Eye Josh Hart as Knicks Value Pick for 2026-27
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NBA fantasy coverage is highlighting draft values and changing player outlooks, including Josh Hart’s potential value and Onyeka Okongwu’s boosted role after a rookie’s season-ending injury. Other previews examine aging stars’ expected production, league trends such as renewed emphasis on offensive rebounding, and early favorites for Clutch Player of the Year, including Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
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Dana Whitfield
Brunson deserves the edge for clutch honors given how often he closes out tight games.
US Stocks Fall, Treasury Yields Reach 2007 Highs
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
U.S. stocks swung as Iran-war energy concerns and rising Treasury yields—at multi-decade highs—stoked inflation fears and weighed on equities. Softer-than-expected inflation data, easing oil prices and Fed officials’ calls for patience later reduced expectations of another near-term rate hike, helping stocks recover even as long-term yields remained elevated.
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Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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Vanderbilt Names Freshman Jared Curtis Starting Quarterback
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— Sep 12, 2026
Vanderbilt named true freshman Jared Curtis the starting quarterback for Week 3 against NC State after he led a Delaware win and showed more consistent production than Blaze Berlowitz, who struggled in the opening games. Curtis, a five-star flip from Georgia and Nashville native, has emerged as the top option, accounting for multiple touchdowns including his first college score during the Delaware game, as the quarterback competition appears to have swung in his favor.
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Jets Expect Hall, Davis, Sadiq; Ossai, Gray Out
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— Sep 10, 2026
Week 1 looks favorable for the Jets, with Tennessee’s Cedric Gray out and the Jets entering the opener largely healthy on offense, potentially boosting New York’s ground game in Nashville. The Jets still face several injury questions on defense and special teams, including Ossai out, Ponds and Nwangwu doubtful, and kick-return duties being adjusted as the team weighs depth options and confirms Jason Sanders to handle kicking.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Mayor Of Major Sanctuary City Agrees To Testify Before Congress
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— Feb 3, 2025
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has agreed to testify before Congress as House Republicans and the Trump administration take aim at major sanctuary cities across the country. Wu on Monday said she is willing to…
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Chinese-Tied Dem Mayor Vows To Protect Criminal Illegal Immigrants At All Costs
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— Aug 19, 2025
Democrat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu vowed on Tuesday to defy the Department of Justice (DOJ) by protecting criminal illegal immigrants in her city. The DOJ sent a letter to Wu and other Democratic mayors and governors…
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Mariachi Band Opens Democrat Mayor’s Pro-Sanctuary City Press Conference
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— Aug 19, 2025
Democrat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu featured a live mariachi band before her press conference about the Trump administration’s targeting of the city over its sanctuary policies. Wu held an outdoor press event on Tuesday…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 5h
Boston Mayor Wu Under Fire Over City Employee Crime Wave, Multiple Arrests
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— Aug 28, 2025
A series of high-profile arrests and scandals involving Boston city employees have sparked calls for immediate reforms to Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu’s hiring practices, the Boston Herald reports. The Boston City Council…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Boston Mayor Wu Handed Multi-Million Dollar Deal To Ayanna Pressley’s Husband
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— Sep 15, 2025
Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband, Conan Harris, won a multimillion-dollar project contract for his company courtesy of Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. The Boston Planning Department awarded…
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Confronted By Reporter As She Compares ICE Agents To Nazi Group
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— Jun 5, 2025
Democrat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to a New England neo-Nazi group on Wednesday because they both wear masks. The Boston mayor invoked the New England neo-Nazi…
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Charlie Kirk Says Trump Admin Should Forcefully Make Blue City Mayor Do ‘Bare Minimum’ To Comply With ICE
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— Aug 20, 2025
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump should consider any legal action to force Democrat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to comply with federal immigration laws. Wu declared on…
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‘Woke Mind Virus Leads To Weakness’: Fox Guest Slams Dem Mayor’s ‘Woke Mind’ After Condolences To Chick-fil-A Attacker
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— Mar 4, 2025
American Majority Founder and CEO Ned Ryun appeared on Fox News Monday to criticize Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s “delusional woke mind” after a response to a recent attack at a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Wu faced…
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Trump clears livestreamed firing squad for Fort Hood killer
President Trump approved the first U.S. military execution since 1961. Hasan faces a Dec. 3 firing squad at Fort Hood, and the Pentagon says the public will watch it live.
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Boston Mayor Gets Backlash For Remarks After Attack
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— Mar 3, 2025
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is getting some backlash after she offered “condolences” to the family of a man police say tried to stab two people during an altercation at a Chick-fil-A in Boston on Saturday. The man, who was…
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Dem ‘Doing Some Cleanup’ After Accidentally Saying Trump ‘Needs to Be Shot’
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— Jun 21, 2023
A Democratic member of Congress is addressing a mistake she made while addressing former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents. Politico’s Nicholas Wu shared a statement from Del. Stacey…
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Boston’s Democrat Mayor Says Somalis To Thank For City’s ‘Every Achievement’
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— Dec 23, 2025
Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said on Monday that Somalis are to thank for “every achievement” that the city has ever had. Somalis have gained national attention after several were charged with stealing over $1…
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Wu Discusses His Time Away From Texas
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— Aug 12, 2025
The Texas Democrats’ great escape act is still limping along, but the shine is wearing off fast. These self-styled heroes of “saving democracy” are starting to sound less like freedom fighters and more like contestants…
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Boston Health Commission Employee Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting
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— Jul 11, 2025
A Boston city employee is facing criminal charges after allegedly playing a role in a deadly shooting in April, marking the fourth recent arrest of an individual working for Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 5h
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