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Republicans doubt their big lame-duck ambitions pan out
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Chris Dalton
Republicans have the votes now but keep finding excuses to delay real action until it's too late.
Doerr argues fewer measurable goals outperform long lists of vague ones
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Focus by subtraction—a handful of public goals checked weekly and cut free from pay—beats scattered annual ambition.
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Derek Foss
Public goals sound good in theory but might pressure people if the metrics shift mid year.
America Plans To Conquer The Moon Again. Here’s What It Will Take To Stay
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President Donald Trump's ambition to establish a permanent American presence on the moon faces a costly challenge: figuring out how to keep astronauts alive, powered and supplied hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth.
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Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition Coffee Launches After 40-Year Effort
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— Sep 29, 2026
Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee launched Sept. 29, 2026, after 40-plus years, with a commercial she filmed in July before her Aug. 25 death at 80.
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Priya Raman
Community Coffee pairing with her sounds like a smart match for quality, I'll probably start with the dark roast to see how it holds up.
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 1h
Socialism Favorability Hits Record 43% in Poll
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
The 2026 midterms are shaping both current political debates and the ambitions of potential 2028 presidential candidates, who are campaigning and fundraising to build influence. Meanwhile, polling shows more Americans view socialism positively, even as Democratic socialist candidates remain a small share of the field.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Vance Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions
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— Oct 6, 2026
During an interview while campaigning in Alaska for Sen. Dan Sullivan, Vice President JD Vance said Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping had not stopped oil and gas flows and claimed U.S. strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear program. He warned Tehran against rebuilding its nuclear capabilities, while the reported status of Iran’s uranium stockpile remains unverified by inspectors.
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Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in Europe
Tech
— Oct 6, 2026
Tesla will show its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show, its first European display, as it seeks to build momentum for a potential European rollout. The showcase advances Tesla’s autonomy ambitions, but commercial service will depend on technical progress and regulatory approvals; separately, a growing Cybercab presence in Houston has fueled speculation that the city could be the next U.S. launch market after Austin.
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Saudi Arabia eyes cancellation of 2027 Joy Awards amid budget pressures
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— Oct 4, 2026
Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as budget cuts and the Iran war prompt the kingdom to reassess spending on entertainment and other high-profile projects. The move follows delays or cutbacks to events and developments tied to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 ambitions.
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Pirates-Sundowns MTN8 Final Sells Out
Sports
— Oct 2, 2026
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in a sold-out MTN8 final at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 10, with the winner claiming the trophy and a R10 million prize. Pirates are seeking a third straight MTN8 final win over Sundowns, who draw confidence from a recent league victory; Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team is preparing with ambition despite players’ international commitments.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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Harry Kane Takes NFL Kicker Prospect Seriously for Later Career
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— Sep 22, 2026
Harry Kane reiterated interest in becoming an NFL kicker and suggested he could pursue a dual path with MLS in the future, contingent on how his career unfolds over the next five to six years. He stresses the NFL is a more realistic option than golf, has not been approached by any NFL team, and views an American move as potentially enabling cross-sport ambitions.
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US Heightens Arctic Surveillance of Chinese Vessels
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— Sep 21, 2026
U.S. officials say four Chinese research vessels operated near Alaska in 2026, with activities extending to the Aleutians, the Bering Strait, and toward the North Pole, raising concerns about sovereignty and potential access to seabed resources. Washington cites lack of advance notification and emphasizes the Arctic’s rapidly changing, higher-stakes environment as climate-driven sea-ice retreat expands shipping routes and strategic competition, including China’s “near-Arctic” ambitions and Polar Silk Road.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's reasonable for the US to ramp up monitoring when Chinese vessels operate near Alaska without notice, given the resource stakes.
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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Novels Lila’s Story and Lila’s Dance Win Literary Titan Awards
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Ghilardi's Lila's Dance and Flanders's Lila's Story both won Literary Titan Book Awards on October 10, 2026; Titan called Dance an ambitious meditation on spiritual freedom.
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Report: Wembanyama limits U.S. media interviews
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— Oct 6, 2026
Victor Wembanyama is reportedly limiting U.S. interviews to 60 Minutes as he focuses on the upcoming season after the Spurs’ five-game NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. He has said the defeat brought sleepless nights but that San Antonio remains hopeful and ambitious.
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Pink Floyd Members Reflect on Early Struggles and Lasting Hits
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— Sep 19, 2026
The pieces highlight enduring 1960s–70s rock milestones—from Firefall’s 1977 hit “Just Remember I Love You” and the Chambers Brothers’ 11-minute “Time Has Come Today” to Pink Floyd’s ambitious Ummagumma era and the enduring power of David Gilmour’s guitar on “Hey You.” They also note Roger Waters’ candid reflections on vocal technique’s toll and the band’s transitional, experimental phase shaping their legacy.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 1h
Putin Is Not Laughing Off Trump’s Desire To Take Over Greenland
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— Mar 28, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not laughing off President Donald Trump’s Greenland ambitions despite critics dismissing the idea. Putin said he was taking Trump’s ambitions to annex the arctic territory of Denmark…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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JAMES CARTER And JIM ELLIS: Why Conservatives Should End Filibuster
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— Nov 14, 2025
For decades, conservatives have treated the Senate filibuster as a sacred protection against liberal overreach — a procedural shield that forces bipartisanship and slows the advance of progressive ambitions. But that…
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PETER ROFF: Merger Will Make Lincoln’s Railroad Dream Reality
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— Nov 23, 2025
Lincoln’s ambitions were not limited to ending slavery for all time. He wanted to unite the country, politically and economically, and from coast to coast. Therefore, it should surprise no one that, as consumed as he…
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Trump Hated Deep State Spying Powers Used Against Him. Then He Launched A War
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— Apr 22, 2026
President Donald Trump spent years railing against government surveillance powers that were weaponized against him — until military ambitions in the Middle East changed his tune. The president is pushing for Congress to…
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Republican Rebuttal To Biden To Warn Against ‘Socialist Dreams’
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— Apr 28, 2021
After President Joe Biden lays out his ambitions to reshape the U.S. economy and address racial injustice on Wednesday, Republican Senator Tim Scott will argue that the Democratic agenda amounts to “Washington schemes”…
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Authorities arrested a Chinese national studying at a U.S. university after she allegedly poisoned a rival classmate’s cup of tea and then attempted to flee the country.
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JB Pritzker Dodges 2028 Question As He Seeks Third Gov Term
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— Sep 1, 2025
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sidestepped questions about his rumored 2028 presidential ambitions during a Sunday interview. Pritzker said during an appearance on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” that he is “not…
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Breaking: Spencer Pratt Projected To Go To November Runoff
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— Jun 3, 2026
Republican Spencer Pratt’s political ambitions are still alive after Tuesday’s primary election for Los Angeles mayor. According to early returns and election projections l Wednesday morning, Pratt is projected to…
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‘Facade Crumbles’: Prosecutor Says Mom Killed Husband for Money
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— Mar 16, 2026
Jurors heard a stark portrait of ambition, debt, and desperation as prosecutors laid out their final argument against Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband and later publishing a children’s book…
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Trump EPA Pulls Massive Offshore Wind Boondoggle Permit
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— Mar 17, 2025
A federal judge at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked a permit for New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy farm, potentially obstructing or ending the ambitions of the project entirely. Environmental…
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Tim Walz Appears To Snipe At Any Kamala Harris 2028 Ambitions
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— Mar 10, 2025
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday during a live recording of Vox’s “Today, Explained” podcast that he would be “partial” to any governors who may run on the Democratic ticket in the 2028 presidential…
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California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 2h
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