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2026-27 SUVs, Minivans Get Head-to-Head ComparisonsAuto — Oct 4, 2026Automotive buying guides compare hybrid and conventional SUVs as well as family minivans, weighing price, efficiency, performance, space and practical features. The comparisons highlight trade-offs including the Sorento PHEV’s stronger ratings versus the Taos, the Cherokee hybrid’s lower fuel use versus the CR-V, the Palisade and Grand Highlander hybrids’ range and powertrain choices, and the Pacifica’s available all-wheel drive and fold-flat seats versus the Odyssey’s lower price and resale strengths.

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Report cites missed alerts and coordination lapses in Eaton and Palisades fires — Oct 2, 2026LAFD accepts a 724-page FSRI review finding it lacked procedures to fully extinguish the Lachman fire before it reignited as the Palisades fire; the January fires killed 31.

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Priya Raman The LAFD needs stricter rules to confirm fires are fully out before moving on, or more lives will be lost in future wind events.

Hyundai Recalls 5,360 Ioniq 9 SUVs — Sep 18, 2026Hyundai is recalling about 5,360 2026 Ioniq 9s with Limited, Calligraphy and Calligraphy Design trims because the second-row power-folding seats may fail to detect passengers or objects, potentially continuing to move and risking injury; Hyundai has issued an over-the-air software fix and urged caution until repairs are completed. Separately in the US, a recall of 61,093 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid SUVs linked to a fatal injury involves the same seat-detection defect, with the anti-pinch system failing to stop seat movement, and the recall covers North America with additional actions in other regions.

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Reverend Disavows Girlfriend Who Ranted About Whiteness In Wake Of Texas Floods — Jul 8, 2025Reverend Colin Bossen condemned his own girlfriend on Monday who went on a racially tinged tirade about whiteness in response to the deaths of young campers in Texas. Sade Perkins, an appointee to Houston’s Food…

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Iranian footballers granted asylum after anthem protest at Asian Cup — Sep 7, 2026Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramazani-Sadegh and Fatemeh Pasandideh confirmed in interviews that their refusal to sing Iran’s anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate protest against Tehran and a stand with protesters at home, a move that exposed them to personal risk. The episode sparked international debate, with Iran labeling them traitors and Australia granting asylum to several teammates while others later returned home, highlighting the ongoing tension between athletes, state power and political protests.

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Sam Okafor Sport keeps colliding with politics in these situations. These women risked everything for a gesture most of us will never have to make.

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.

Empowered Funds Buys 55,463 Theravance SharesFinance — Aug 15, 2026Theravance Biopharma has drawn notable institutional interest in Q1, with Empowered Funds and other firms expanding positions as institutional ownership remains dominant, while analysts view TBPH favorably against Ayala Pharmaceuticals with a roughly $19.40 price target. The company’s pending sale to Zymeworks for $17 per share is now the subject of an investor-protection probe by Halper Sadeh LLP, which is examining whether the deal process fairly maximized value for shareholders.

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2026 comparisons pit Palisade, Golf GTI and F-150 Lightning against rivals — Sep 5, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Lightning holding up against rivals will be the real test, range numbers on paper never match what you get in cold weather towing anything.

Alterra Plans $350 Million Resort Investments — Sep 9, 2026Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $350 million for the 2026-27 season across its resorts, funding terrain expansions, snowmaking upgrades, avalanche-safety installations, guest amenities, and employee housing. Key projects include Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence with the Hail Peak Express adding 200 acres and seven new runs, Tremblant’s Timber Summit expanding terrain in 2027-28 and introducing a new learning area this season, plus remote avalanche control systems at Palisades Tahoe and at Mammoth/June, along with broader snowmaking improvements across several properties.

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Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long.

St. Louis IX Ransoms Christian CaptivesGood News — FROM 1249King pays for prisoners during crusade.

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Bernard of Clairvaux Preaches Second CrusadeGood News — FROM 1146Monk calls for mercy in war

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The Reconciliation Walk of 1999Good News — FROM 1999Christians retrace Crusades apologizing to Muslims

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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.

Bass campaign to return $9,700 after questions over contractor donations — Sep 4, 2026Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is refunding $9,700 in campaign contributions from Danny Bakewell Sr. and other leaders of the Brotherhood Crusade-Black United Fund after The Times questioned whether donors tied to a city-contracted anti-gang nonprofit violated ethics rules. The donations come as the mayor, who is in a runoff, faces scrutiny over a contract worth millions awarded to the nonprofit and the city’s campaign-finance restrictions on contractors and their principals.

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Nicole Hardy Refunding the money after getting caught isn't the same as not taking it in the first place. Timing here says a lot.

LA County sues State Farm, alleging mishandled wildfire claims — Aug 31, 2026Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

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Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

Palisade Capital Expands Portfolio With New BetsFinance — Aug 24, 2026Palisade Capital Management LP disclosed new stakes in four companies in the second quarter: OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, Quaker Houghton, Corsair Gaming, and Palisade Bio, establishing sizable positions alongside other institutional investors. The moves highlight Palisade’s diversified betting across leisure services, specialty chemicals, gaming, and biotech, as reported in its 13F filings.

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Hyundai Unveils 2027 Palisade High Roof Black Ink — Aug 24, 2026Hyundai launched the 2027 Palisade with a new Highroof variant, premium Black Ink and rugged XRT trims, adding a 240 mm roof rise to 2,005 mm for underground parking compatibility and standard safety and convenience features across all trims, including VIP Package 2 with dual wireless charging and UV-C sterilization. Reviews praise the Palisade’s luxury upgrades—from reclining front seats to a plush third row and advanced interiors—while noting some drawbacks such as a finicky drive selector and mixed performance in non-hybrid powertrains, with pricing around the low to mid-$60,000s for top trims.

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

Camry Hybrid Tops 2026 Mid-Size SedansAuto — Aug 15, 2026Review roundups show the Hyundai Elantra remains value-rich but is outpaced by some small sedans like the MINI Cooper Countryman in ratings, with rivals praised for practicality and upscale interiors. In the fuel-efficiency arena, the Toyota Camry Hybrid tops mid-size lists, while Hyundai and other makers push hybrid options in larger SUVs like the Palisade, where the hybrid delivers stronger performance and long-term cost savings; a 2027 Palisade vs Genesis GV80 Coupe comparison highlights price and power differences across trims.

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Needham Joins Batman Caped Crusader as Joker — Jul 23, 2026House of the Dragon star Matthew Needham is confirmed to voice the Joker in Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2, with the casting unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con after the character was teased at the end of Season 1. The 10-episode Season 2 premieres July 31 on Prime Video, alongside continuing ensemble cast members and executive producers behind the reimagining of the Batman mythos.

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Ed Department Planning ‘Corrective Action’ Against Biden-Era LGBT Crusaders — Jun 11, 2026The Trump administration is weighing “corrective action” against those responsible for spearheading former President Joe Biden’s now-defunct “gender identity” policies for schools, according to a government report…

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Palisades Fire Survivors Left To Die Amid Chaotic Evacuations Blast Newsom And Bass — Nov 14, 2025PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rick Scott of Florida sat down Thursday with Palisades Fire victims to hear their stories firsthand. Residents told them local and state…

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LAFD Official Reportedly Knew Crews Were Directed To Leave Lachman Fire Before Palisades Inferno — Nov 11, 2025At least one Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) official knew firefighters were ordered to leave the Lachman Fire site, which burned just days before the Pacific Palisades blaze, according to the Los Angeles Times. An…

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Suspected LA Arsonist Allegedly Created Eerie Pictures Of Burning Cities, Felt ‘Liberated’ Setting Bible On Fire — Oct 8, 2025The alleged arsonist responsible for the January 2025 Palisades fire asked the AI program ChatGPT to create an image of a burning city and said he burned a Bible, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Federal prosecutors…

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GOP Rep Unveils Bill To Protect American Energy From ‘Leftist Legal Crusades’ — Apr 17, 2026Republican Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a bill Friday seeking to safeguard American energy from “leftist legal crusades punishing lawful activity.” The legislation, dubbed the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act…

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Former LA Fire Chief Takes Legal Action Against Bass Over Palisades Inferno Fallout — Feb 24, 2026A former LA Fire Chief is alleging Democrat Mayor Karen Bass orchestrated a campaign to shift blame for the 2025 Palisades Fire onto her. Former LAFD Chief Kristen Crowley filed a legal claim Wednesday against the…

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Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Run For Mayor Of LA — Jan 7, 2026Reality television star Spencer Pratt announced on Wednesday that he is running to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, California. Pratt announced his candidacy at a Palisades protest on the first anniversary of the…

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