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Waffle House status signals storm severity for FEMA and residents
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Craig Fugate created the Waffle House Index in 2004 after Charley left only a limited-menu store open; green, yellow, and red now flag storm severity for FEMA and residents.
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Regional schools offer prospective-student open houses
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Colleges and schools across several states are holding open houses to introduce prospective students and families to academic and career programs, campus life, admissions, transfer pathways and financial aid. Events include tours, faculty and student Q&As, program demonstrations and family activities, with some institutions highlighting affordability initiatives and scholarships.
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Colorado House Candidates Vie for 65 Seats
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Colorado voters will decide all 65 state House seats this November as Democrats seek to preserve their 43–22 majority, with contests ranging from an effectively uncontested Republican seat to open and competitive races. Candidates’ differing priorities include affordability, housing, energy costs, public safety, education and the state budget.
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Fire Departments Hold, Plan Safety Open Houses
Lifestyle
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Fire departments in El Centro, Kenora, Woodlawn, Champaign and Syracuse used community open houses to connect residents with firefighters through station tours, hands-on activities and emergency demonstrations. The events emphasized practical prevention, including working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, household fire preparedness and safer charging of lithium-ion batteries.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 4h
White House video presents evidence of presidential transparency
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— Sep 30, 2026
The clip features the White House presenting evidence of presidential transparency through official actions and records. It is spreading widely as a direct statement on the administration's openness. @WhiteHouse
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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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Little Rock VA Hospital Reborn as 200 Apartments
Lifestyle
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Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to its open meetings and advises the city on park plans, budgets and policies. Elsewhere in the city, a former VA hospital has been rehabilitated into more than 200 apartments, while the historic A.D. Beach House is being offered for sale.
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US Wildlife Sites Welcome Visitors
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Family-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.
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Texans Open Tank Dell’s 21-Day Practice Window
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The Houston Texans plan to open a 21-day practice window this week for receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since a serious knee injury in December 2024. His return to practice is a step toward playing but does not guarantee he’ll be activated; Houston also plans to open practice windows for tackle Braden Smith and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.
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Republicans reserve $888 million for 39 once-safe House races
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— Sep 27, 2026
Republicans reserved $888 million in ads and opened spending in 39 once-unfunded House races after internal polls warned against assuming victory ahead of Nov. 3.
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Tom Gallagher
This move suggests those 39 races are more competitive than we thought.
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William Wilberforce's Clapham Conversion
Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.
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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for Isaias
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Communities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.
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President Trump cuts ribbon on new White House helipad
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— Sep 21, 2026
President Trump cuts the ribbon to officially open the new helipad at the White House as a helicopter takes off from the South Lawn. The footage comes from the official White House account. @WhiteHouse
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Derek Foss
A new helipad is a sensible upgrade for quick transport, though the timing feels like another photo op.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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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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Trump Opens White House Helipad Amid Media Boycott
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— Sep 21, 2026
ABC, CBS, CNN and Fox jointly refused pool audio as Trump cut a gold-scissors ribbon on a new White House helipad Sept. 21, 2026, after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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Jared Kim
A gold-scissors ribbon cutting for a helipad feels like unnecessary show at the White House.
White Sox Shut Out Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Opener
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— Oct 1, 2026
The White Sox plan to use rookie Hagen Smith as an opener in Saturday’s ALDS Game 1 against Cleveland, which will start rookie Parker Messick; Guardians manager Stephen Vogt named Gavin Williams for Game 2. Smith is expected to work multiple innings as Chicago continues its bullpen approach after sweeping Houston in the wild-card round.
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Fall Festivals and Events Set Across Communities
Good News
— Sep 25, 2026
Churches in Chino Hills, Nashville and New Bern are planning fall events featuring live music, food, games, crafts and community activities. Nashville’s FallFare raises money for mission work, while the other festivals include carnival attractions and a family open house.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 5h
Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas
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— Sep 9, 2026
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Maya Lindstrom
Good to see Shaheen pull off a clear primary win rather than a messy fight for the open seat.
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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Cowboys Beat Texans 34-30 With Lamb, Pickens
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CeeDee Lamb has powered Dallas’ high-scoring offense, while George Pickens has seen fewer targets but made pivotal, explosive catches in the Cowboys’ comeback win over Houston. Analysts say Dallas should create more chances for both receivers against vulnerable upcoming defenses without abandoning the run game that helps open the passing attack.
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Texans’ Ryans Considers Taking Over Play-Calling
Sports
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After Houston’s 0-4 start, coach DeMeco Ryans said he was not making immediate staff or personnel changes, but left open the possibility of taking defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke. Following a 34-30 loss to Dallas, Ryans faulted defensive breakdowns and penalties and said the team must improve across all phases.
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US, China Establish AI Dialogue Ahead of Summit
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— Sep 16, 2026
Democrats urge sustained U.S.–China diplomacy on AI safety to address cross-border risks, calling for ongoing talks beyond Xi Jinping’s Washington visit. Meanwhile, international security forums warn that AI is compressing military decision cycles and advocate guardrails and human oversight, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals openness to discussions on shared AI risks ahead of a U.S.–China summit, with White House talks anticipated this week and next week featuring both open and closed-weight AI models.
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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over Astros
Sports
— Sep 30, 2026
The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.
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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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White Sox Sweep Astros, Advance to Face Guardians
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— Sep 28, 2026
Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sent team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf a letter of support before the Sox’s AL Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. He blessed the team and said he hoped sports would promote friendship, solidarity and respect; the letter followed the Sox’s tribute to him at a game in August.
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Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings
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— Sep 15, 2026
Law enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.
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Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros
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— Sep 13, 2026
President Donald Trump spends weekends at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland watching the Irish Open and pursuing his well-known golf passion—playing, designing courses, and building—while highlighting his friendships with top pro golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. He frequently praises these players, shares photos with them on social media, and has invited some to the White House as part of his ongoing golf network.
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Elena Vasquez
Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.
Delaware Voters Pick Nominees in 33 Primary Contests
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— Sep 13, 2026
Delaware's September primaries solidified major-party nominees for the U.S. Senate and a single House seat, with voting by mail and in person across the counties and campaigns intensifying ahead of the November general election. The state also hosts 33 contested races, including incumbent and open-seat contests at the state level, while Senator Chris Coons faces several challengers in the Democratic Senate race and Republicans select their contenders to vie for the seat.
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Clemson to pay Georgia Southern $1.5 million for 2026 home game
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— Sep 9, 2026
In 2026, non-conference college-football scheduling features hefty guarantees, with South Carolina paying Kent State 1.3 million and Towson 550,000 for home games, while Clemson is set to receive 1.95 million total to host Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. Separately, Clemson looks to rebound at a home opener against Georgia Southern after a season-opening loss, and UH is promoting a four-pack ticket giveaway for its Houston vs. Southern showdown, reflecting ongoing competition for attention and revenue across programs.
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Maya Lindstrom
Clemson shelling out 1.5 million to Georgia Southern for a home game feels like overkill even for a guaranteed win.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 6h
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