32-Year-Old Magazine Returned

A New Hampshire library let a man walk away without paying a $12,055 late fee on a magazine that was 132 years overdue.Quick TakeA September 1894 issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was...
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DOJ Charges 16 in Election Crime Cases

The Justice Department charged 16 people in seven states with alleged illegal voting and related election crimes, signaling a tougher federal push before November.Story...
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F-15E Downed Over Iran, Airmen Rescued

After an American F-15E was shot down over Iran, U.S. forces fought for two days to bring both airmen home alive.Story HighlightsA U.S. F-15E was downed over Iran; both crew members survived ejection and were rescued.Rescue forces used a large, complex operation across air and ground with no U.S. casualties reported at the time.A downed airman later described injuries, evasion, and a 50-hour ordeal before extraction.U.S. and Iranian statements clashed as both sides pushed their narratives of success.What Happened Over IranOn April 3, 2026, a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran during a combat mission, forcing...
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New Implant Creates Speech and Facial Expressions

A new brain implant translated a paralyzed person’s brain signals into speech and facial expressions at the same time, turning silent thoughts into a lifelike digital avatar.Story HighlightsResearchers decoded speech and facial movements together, enabling a natural-feeling conversation experience.The system used high-density brain recordings to drive text, synthetic voice, and a face avatar in real time.Early studies report strong accuracy and daily, at-home use in some multimodal setups, though samples are small.Experts see multimodal output as key because words alone miss tone, emotion, and social cues.What The Researchers AchievedUniversity teams working with neurosurgeons and engineers built a brain-computer interface...
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18-Year-Old Dies After Fraternity Event

An 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton freshman died after being dropped at a hospital following a fraternity function, and police say alcohol likely played a...
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Olympic Flame Arrives in Dakar

The Olympic flame touched down in Dakar, marking the first Olympic sporting event ever hosted on African soil.Story SnapshotThe Youth Olympic flame arrived in Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026, a first for Africa.The torch tour will visit all 14 regions of Senegal from mid-September to late October.Organizers say the relay links national pride with a global Olympic legacy message.Opening Ceremony for the Summer Youth Olympic Games is set for October 31, 2026.Historic First: Flame Arrival Starts Africa’s Olympic MomentInternational Olympic Committee officials confirmed the Youth Olympic flame was lit in Athens and arrived in Dakar to begin its Africa...
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Juror Hunt Sparks Outrage—Was He Doxxed?

A court sealed the Clancy jurors’ names after the mistrial, yet broadcast interviews and commentary still pushed the lone holdout into public view.Story SnapshotA judge sealed jurors’ names for 14 days, citing intense public pressure.NBC aired interviews with three jurors about deliberations while names stayed sealed.Commentary alleged aggressive reporting on the holdout juror, but proof is thin.Law and precedent show a real tug-of-war between juror privacy and press access.What The Court Ordered And Why It MattersJudge William Sullivan ordered the Lindsay Clancy jurors’ names sealed for 14 days after the mistrial. The order cited “significant and divisive attention” on...
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Trump Blends Ireland Diplomacy With Doonbeg Visit

President Trump met Ireland’s top leaders in Dublin before flying west to his own Doonbeg resort for the Irish Open, blending diplomacy with business...
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Tribute in Light Marks 25 Years

New York sent two towering columns of light into the night sky as a nation paused to honor 9/11, 25 years on.Story SnapshotA live television special marked the 25th anniversary with the Tribute in Light in Lower Manhattan.Organizers said the event honored victims, families, first responders, survivors, and affected communities.Eighty-eight searchlights formed two beams that echoed the Twin Towers from dusk to dawn.Public programs and viewing sites extended remembrance across New York City.What Happened in New York’s Night SkyOn September 11, organizers activated the Tribute in Light, projecting two beams above Lower Manhattan from dusk to dawn. The National...
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Hunter Biden Plans $LAPTOP Meme Coin

Hunter Biden is launching a “$LAPTOP” meme coin aimed at President Trump, turning a years-long flashpoint into a crypto spectacle.Story HighlightsHunter Biden plans to launch the $LAPTOP token on September 9 on Coinbase’s Base network.Reports say supply is one billion tokens, with a founder share and airdrop pool outlined.Media describe the project as a direct jab at President Trump and his supporters.The move fits a wider boom in political meme coins that often swing wildly in price.What Was Announced And Where It Will LaunchWall Street Journal reporting says Hunter Biden will debut a meme coin called $LAPTOP, a nod...
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