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Op-ed warns 1929-style depression looms from debt, AI bubble and Iran war — 2dA few days ago, President Donald Trump warned of a "1929-style Depression … if the Democrats get in."

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Storm Warnings Cancel Two Ed Sheeran Concerts — Sep 25, 2026Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows Friday and Saturday were canceled over nor'easter warnings; Messina Touring cited fan and staff safety, with Ticketmaster refunds automatic.

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Nicole Hardy Safety first with that storm coming in, but it's still a shame for all the fans who had plans to see him at Gillette.

Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Dropping Macklemore, Addresses Gaza at Philly Show — Sep 20, 2026Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s cr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield Ed should have kept Macklemore on the tour instead of caving to pressure, but at least he owned up to it on stage.

Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury — Sep 17, 2026Bills DT Ed Oliver is out vs. Detroit after a hip injury in pregame warmups, ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff though he was not on the weekly injury report.

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Dana Whitfield Detroit elevating Reed should help them exploit the gaps in Buffalo's defensive line tonight.

Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — Sep 30, 2026Macklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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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.

Meme speculates Dave Matthews will skip Ed Sheeran tour — Sep 19, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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UK Warns Iran Over Threats on British Soil — Sep 24, 2026In July Britain banned IRGC support after antisemitic attacks; in New York Ed Miliband told Iran's foreign minister the UK will not tolerate threats on British soil.

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Jared Kim It's right for the UK to draw a clear line against any Iran-linked threats targeting British communities.

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Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran removal — Sep 24, 2026Macklemore set Free Palestine dates in Dublin, Paris and London after a Sheeran-tour drop, pledging about $1M and saying the billionaire class should not decide who gets a stage.

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Sam Okafor Macklemore turning the removal into his own tour with proceeds going to help is a smart response to the situation.

Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation Unjustifiable Amid Tour Crisis — Sep 20, 2026Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia called Oct. 7 horrific and Gaza catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate after Macklemore and all four openers left his tour.

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Dana Whitfield Ed Sheeran is right to call the response in Gaza disproportionate even after losing his openers over it.

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — Sep 23, 2026After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

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Chris Dalton The venues were right to push back since those comments risked turning concerts into protests instead of music events.

Delos Data raises over $100 million to cut AI data center bottlenecks — Sep 15, 2026Delos Data raised over $100 million on Sep 15, 2026; CEO Ed Doe calls a GPU waiting on the network the most expensive idle asset in a data center.

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Maya Lindstrom With that much capital behind it the new chips might actually cut latency enough to matter in practice.

Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

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Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Dispute at Philadelphia Concert — Sep 17, 2026Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia show will feature a substantial police presence and heightened security after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour, with both pro-Palestinian demonstrations and artist solidarity walkouts prompting precautions. The controversy has transformed the event into a high-stakes security incident with ongoing industry fallout and expectations of protests outside Lincoln Financial Field.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

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Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Tour Dispute in Philadelphia — Sep 17, 2026An Irish radio station, Classic Hits Radio, has removed Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlists for the foreseeable future after listener feedback amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s US tour following his Gaza remarks, with Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga also leaving the tour in protest. The station said the decision reflects listening to its audience and supporting Irish artists, and it stressed the move is not a personal judgment on Sheeran and is under review.

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Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — Sep 11, 2026Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

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Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment — Sep 16, 2026Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.

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Dolly Parton Mazes Across North America Fund Literacy — Sep 16, 2026Across the Midwest and South, new or updated corn mazes and fall festivals open, from Emmett’s farm celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic maze to Mich igan’s eight-acre maze at Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm celebrating apples and accessibility, and Tennessee venues launching Dolly Parton tribute mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library. The growing trend includes family-friendly activities, farm experiences, and charitable ties as communities welcome autumn with varied mazes, festival hours, and ticketing options.

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Supreme Court’s 2026–27 Docket Includes Climate Case — Sep 29, 2026The Supreme Court’s new term features major disputes over immigration enforcement, including whether the Trump administration can detain some immigrants without bond hearings, alongside cases on voting, climate, guns and government power. The justices will also consider education-related fights involving religious preschools’ access to public funding and allegations of sex discrimination at a university.

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New Sense and Sensibility Adaptation Champions Sisterhood — Sep 14, 2026A new Jane Austen adaptation centers on the Dashwood sisters learning from each other, with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles delivering a symbiotic dynamic under director Georgia Oakley, highlighting sisterhood and self-discovery. The film, supported by a strong ensemble, is set for a late-September global release.

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Fashion Guides Highlight Affordable Fall Layers — Sep 10, 2026As fall approaches, editors emphasize versatile, lightweight layers—from cardigans and sweater vests to transitional jackets and shackets—that keep outfits flexible in changing weather while sticking to budget-friendly picks. Highlights include under-$100 staples from Nordstrom, a curated under-$350 fall edit from brands like J.Crew and Reformation, and easy-to-style knits and outerwear for seamless summer-to-fall transitions.

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Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — Sep 13, 2026Hyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

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Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

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