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Trump says biased outlets must be fair and he must block fake news — Sep 22, 2026In this 76-second clip President Donald J. Trump states that biased news outlets have an obligation to be fair and that he has an obligation not to allow fake news. The video is circulating widely. @WhiteHouse

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Chris Dalton Everyone benefits when news stays factual, but presidents blocking coverage sets a bad example for future ones.

Former Cardinals Staffers’ Bias Suit Enters NFL Arbitration — 2dFormer Arizona Cardinals coach Don Shumpert and executive assistant Kendra Hogue have sued owner Michael Bidwill, the team and other officials, alleging racial discrimination and related misconduct; the Cardinals deny the claims. A federal judge sent the employment disputes to NFL arbitration, with the commissioner’s office involved in selecting the arbitrator.

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Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety — 2dAfter a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.

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Sam Okafor If the CCRB already shows bias against officers, folding that into the review will just waste time and lower morale.

Columbus Day critics accused of anti-Italian bias1 source — 2d

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Republican emails went to spam. Google denies it was political bias.2 sources — 6d

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — Sep 30, 2026The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

EEOC sues Harvard to obtain faculty hiring records in bias probe — Sep 30, 2026The EEOC sued Harvard in federal court to compel it to provide hiring records for an investigation into alleged discrimination against white, Asian, male and heterosexual applicants and employees. Harvard says it has responded to the inquiry and argues the investigation is an overbroad, retaliatory effort by the Trump administration.

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California Court Orders Return of 650,000 Seized Ballots — Sep 24, 2026California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots, ruling his seizure from a 2025 special election unlawful.

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Maya Lindstrom The court was right to stop the sheriff from interfering with official election procedures.

Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week — Sep 22, 2026Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — Sep 17, 2026A Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

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Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

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Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

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.

Hall, Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize — 2dHall (Stanford) and Woodford (Columbia) won the 2026 Nobel economics prize Oct. 12 for microfoundations of macro stabilisation; worth 12 million crowns.

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Saudi Arabia Postpones Six Kings Slam Until December — 7hSaudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam exhibition has been postponed from October to December 27–30 because regional conflict, attacks on Riyadh’s airport and travel disruptions raised security and logistical concerns. The event features six top players and offers a $6 million prize to the champion.

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Maya Lindstrom Security concerns are understandable after those airport attacks. Delaying the event was the right call for everyone involved.

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Restores Israel Ties — 3dColombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th country to do so, as President Abelardo de la Espriella reverses his predecessor’s rupture with Israel and restores diplomatic and trade ties. The move drew praise from Israeli officials but underscores the disputed status of Jerusalem, which most countries say should be resolved through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

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Police identify 30-year-old man killed in Columbia shootingWorld — 1dColumbia police say Lawrence Long, 30, was fatally shot inside a Brook Pines Drive residence on Oct. 8. Investigators describe the shooting as isolated and not random, say there is no known ongoing threat, and are seeking information as they review evidence.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Jackson Tours Georgia Ahead of Early Voting — 2dRepublican Georgia gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson campaigned across the state with Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of early voting, emphasizing plans to lower housing and food costs and address health insurance concerns. In Columbia County, Jackson said data centers should require community approval, meet strict environmental standards and provide local economic benefits.

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UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 6dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Lane Closures, Reopenings Reported Across Four StatesAuto — 6dConstruction and crash-related lane restrictions affected roads in Delaware, Texas, Missouri and Virginia, with closures reported near Camden, Georgetown, Tyler, Columbia and Stafford. Some crash scenes later reopened or partially reopened, while other restrictions remained active at the time of the reports.

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Houthis Report Yemen Airstrikes; Drone Hits Hormuz TankerWorld — 2dYemen’s Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of airstrikes in Sanaa and other areas, reporting deaths and injuries in the capital; Saudi Arabia had not publicly responded. Separately, a drone strike on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz left two Indian sailors missing, while a second vessel was hit by a projectile and its crew was reported safe.

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Report: Teen Girls’ LGB Identification Drops SharplyHealth — 2dCDC survey data analyzed by psychologist Jean Twenge show a sharp recent decline in teens identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual, driven largely by ninth-grade girls: their lesbian or bisexual identification fell from 30% in 2021 to 17% in 2025. Researchers say the data do not establish why the decline is occurring; boys’ rates fell more modestly.

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Girl Talk: Kara Swisher Woos Hillary Clinton Amid Lesbian Love Drama1 source — 1d

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Rachel Meyers It seems odd to frame an interview attempt as wooing when both are just public figures doing their jobs.

Caminero set for ALCS clash with Guardians — 2dThe Guardians’ 2021 trade of teenage prospect Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for pitcher Tobias Myers—whom Cleveland later dealt for cash—has become a costly what-if as Caminero emerges as an MVP candidate. After a 42-homer season, the Rays’ star will face his former team in the ALCS; Tampa Bay saw promise in his potential, while Cleveland’s baseball operations president later called the deal a bad trade.

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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12 as U.S. Weighs Action — Oct 7, 2026Syria is weighing Saudi Arabia’s request for military help against Yemen’s Houthis, potentially ranging from defensive support to deploying troops alongside Saudi-backed forces; President Ahmed al-Sharaa has not publicly approved a deployment. U.S. officials reportedly do not oppose the plan, but analysts and officials warn it could deepen sectarian tensions and expose Syria—still recovering from civil war—to new risks.

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Five Coffee Shops Announce Closures Across Four LocationsBusiness — 3dSeveral coffee shops are preparing to close: Columbia’s Immaculate Consumption plans to shut Nov. 20 after more than three decades, Greenpoint’s Kaleidoscope Coffee will close next month amid nearby competition, and Carrick-on-Shannon’s Sonnies’ Coffee House and Singapore’s OldTown White Coffee outlet in Kallang Wave Mall are closing after their leases were not renewed. OldTown’s final day is Oct. 11, 2026; Sonnies has not announced a closing date.

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Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate in Yemen and Saudi Arabia