Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Dems are being outspent across House and Senate races. They disagree over where to put the money they have.
How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls
Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapprove
Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time
The 2026 midterms are 6 weeks away. Which party has a better chance of winning? Here's what the latest polls say.
Gas prices are higher than they've ever been at this point in recent election cycles
Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms
A tumultuous congressional primary season closes with record departures and defeats
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue
US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
IRS under Trump unlawfully shared taxpayer info with immigration authorities, court rules
ICE officer charged with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan man, AP source says
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon
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GOP breaks ranks on Iran as voters fume over war’s costs
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Costa Rican Foreign Minister dismissed after attending a Trump security meeting

My mentor

Horace Hamby III Jun 30, 1940 — May 17, 2024
HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83,
Horace Hamby III

The passing of Horace Hamby III of Bellevue, Washington, born in Calhoun, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 17, 2024 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Horace leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Horace may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness. He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret Ogilvie Hamby; his parents, Horace, Jr. Hamby and Eleanore Greene Hamby; and his son Charles Hamby (Buddy). He is survived by: his children, Wendy Paige (Gordon), Margaret Hamby Weir (Matt) of Fall City, WA and Mike Hamby (Melissa) of Kirkland, WA; and his daughter-in-law Bobbi Hamby of Walnut, CA. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).

HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83, husband of the late Margaret Ogilvie Hamby, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Calhoun, TN, Horace was a son of the late Horace, Jr., and Eleanore Greene Hamby. He was educated in Athens, TN schools. After graduating high school, Horace lived with his parents in New Zealand for several years before enrolling and graduating from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He had a long and successful career in the pulp and paper industry, working with several companies such as Crown Zellerbach and Weyerhaeuser in the Pacific Northwest. He later retired from Beloit Corporation. Horace was formerly very active in the Boy Scouts of America and was an avid HAM Radio operator. After living in Bellevue, Washington for 42 years where they raised their family, he and Margaret moved to Aiken in 2019. Survivors include three children, Wendy Paige (Gordon), Aiken, Margaret Hamby Weir (Matt), Fall City, WA, Mike Hamby (Melissa), Kirkland, WA; daughter-in-law, Bobbi Hamby, Walnut, CA; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Horace was preceded in death by a son, Charles (Buddy) Hamby. A private Celebration of Horace’s Life will be held later. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).
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There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
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US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights
Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.
Hundreds of trucks jam Turkey-Iran border crossing as US blockade pushes trade overland
Macron tells ABC News' David Muir: 'Hormuz Strait was probably underestimated'
Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
Houthi advances leave Trump with only bad choices
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Zelensky broke confidentiality with North Korea POWs disclosure: South's president
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says
Russia recruited Ukrainian children to carry out attacks. They were imprisoned.
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in 'extremely frank' call
India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake
Zelenskiy says US gave Kyiv information about meetings in Moscow
Four EU countries seek to reopen debate on Russian frozen assets for Ukraine
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
ICE is looking into 'mobile detention facilities'
French authorities investigate online racial abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner
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Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004
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Mexico says fourth round of US trade talks postponed, October possible
Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal
Trump administration tells Congress it will admit 17,500 white South African refugees
'They can kill you': African migrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa
Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'
Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
'Let's not send out the diesel': Trump floats ban on US diesel exports
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
US appeals court reinstates Ohio law requiring voters to prove citizenship
US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated
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Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
Trump touts 'truly great friendship' with China's Xi amid high-stakes state visit
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce
Taiwan thanks US for its support ahead of Trump-Xi summit
California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
Starbucks closing 250 stores, cutting 900 jobs in restructuring
Young men are swinging away hard from Republicans, pessimistic about economy, new poll finds
Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
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Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon Detained by Police While Protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the U.N.
Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel's actions in Gaza
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' at UN
Rare September Nor’easter set to slam East Coast with heavy rain, damaging winds
FDA nominee Overton says all US vaccines safe as senators press on shots, abortion, vaping
5th grade teacher, student die during field trip to nature reserve
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FIFA's Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan
Gianni Infantino offered 2030 World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for support amid calls he should resign: Report
World Cup 2026: U.S. host cities reportedly chasing FIFA for millions promised by association
English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president over World Cup scandal
FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
Soccer-Reaction to UEFA votes to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans
FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup
Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in over three years
Lutnick apologizes for saying no Americans have died in Iran war
Kevin Warsh didn't bring up the $40 trillion national debt or historic deficits in his Jackson Hole speech
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevate
Republicans divided over preelection stimulus push as economy slows
New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August
The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation
The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
Meet 'Project 2029' — and its war on the annoyance economy
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise
Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious
The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump
Dismay from Democrats over Fetterman's job performance boils over in Pennsylvania
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families
'More than I expected to pay': Rents are rising at the fastest rate in over a year
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
America's biggest landlord accused of blocking Section 8 renters
How Hemp-THC businesses are bracing for a near total ban
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Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents
Judge skeptical of White House press ban on Politico, MS NOW, CNN: Due process ‘wasn’t followed’
Shye'd rather work for Rupert Murdoch than stay at CNN. Here's wh
Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents
Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets
Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court
US Justice Dept says Trump can deny journalists White House access
‘You should not be here,' Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
News outlets Trump banned from White House file lawsuit
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Trump over White House ban
Major TV networks decline White House pool duties
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump after being barred from White House
Sen. John Barrasso says Trump isn’t violating the Constitution by banning reporters from the White House
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

New York Times Sued by Shareholders Over Anti-Israel Bias
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Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit
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Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches
Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
Bessent proposes US-China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier
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US CDC confirms first measles-related death of 2026, does not disclose state
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania, marking state's first deaths in 35 years
Limited cooperation in some measles cases is making the virus harder to contain in Oregon
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
Michigan found a way to reduce school vaccine waivers. Until it backfired
South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country
Measles outbreak in South Carolina officially ends after 997 cases
In South Carolina, measles shows how far apart neighbors can be on vaccines
To answer far-right surge, Mamdani and Spain's Sánchez forge global left-wing ties
Ten days that changed the course of AI
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
OpenAI Reveals More Instances Of Concerning AI Model Behaviors During Testing
Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue during testing (again)
Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?
OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'
US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model
OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
AI could trigger a layoff trap that even smart CEOs can't escape
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access
FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Iowa newspaper and pollster
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Camp Mystic under investigation for manslaughter, other criminal charges
A year after the Hill Country floods, two communities face different recoveries
Life after the flood: How a Houston father’s loss spurred a quest to protect others
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deaths
Family of Camp Mystic victim asks judge to preserve damaged cabins as planned reopening approaches
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Sharks, sea snakes and weird fish: El Niño brings unusual marine life to Southern California
Washington state’s clean-energy bottleneck leads to calls for reform
A long-term water supply forecast predicts shortages, droughts in Washington’s Columbia Basin
Washington drought set to worsen as heat wave, El Niño loom over Pacific Northwest
Latest CDC report on youth behavior has some good news — and MAHA vibes
It is healing simply to be heard, to be met, tobe seen, to be known. - Jon Kabat Zinn
Overturned semi carrying chickens blocks I-5 ramps in Clark County
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
US halts Obamacare enrollment for over 760,000 enrollees, claiming fraud
How an 'AI freeze' could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms
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Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting
Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now
Lawyers gear up as Trump administration threatens election officials with arrest
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
GOP election law expert: Many more ‘low propensity voters in Republican Party’ after Trump mail-in voting ruling
Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever'
Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts shock of abuse crisis
Hegseth announces new Pentagon battlefield test for promotions to general
US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
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Austin Police, Travis County DA launch independent investigation into ICE shooting
ICE officer who shot man in Austin was issued a body cam but wasn’t wearing it
Video shows injured man on the ground after ICE mistakenly targets him
ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man delivering food in Austin, Texas, lawyer says
Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
ICE is quietly firing new hires. For one recruit, it was devastating.
New York City leads lawsuit against Trump’s ‘public charge’ immigration rule
US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children

Monday, September 21, 2026

Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting
MrBeast responds to backlash after spending $10,000,000 in Ghana
Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
The US/Canada trade war escalates as retaliatory tariffs from Canada spur the White House to unveil a plan to ban certain products entirely
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots
Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students
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Flights are disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems at a key air traffic center
Hundreds of flights canceled due to equipment outage
Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan
Why we should all be 'bookmaxxing'
Archaeologists are racing to save precious artifacts in Alaska after last year's storm
When batteries get a facelift, so does renewable energy
Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever
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The song that never ends: Why Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September' sustains
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Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits
Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount settles with California, other states over Warner Bros merger, Bloomberg News reports
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros merger, potentially until June 2027
Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time
NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers
Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
As Data Centers Eye W.Va., Local Communities Feel Overlooked
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
U.S. military officer who called for Trump impeachment faces three charges
A new DOJ program restores ex-felons' right to own guns. What you need to know
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18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S.
Haiti receives nearly 200,000 forced deportees, UN says after brutal gang killing
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
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German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead
What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
Hunter charged with manslaughter in shooting of woman he mistook for a deer: Police
Tesla faces major trial for alleged bias against Black workers, after years of lawsuits
He spent 11 months inside DOGE. Now he wants to set the record straight.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.
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19 states approved permanent daylight saving time. The last obstacle to locking their clocks could soon fall
Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Congress might make daylight saving time permanent. Experts say another approach could be even better.
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania
Judge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders' case
They want to keep their babies as safe as possible. They’re also choosing 'free birth'
Some pregnant women are trying 'free births.' Doctors are worried.
The VA is reaching out to female veterans, who sometimes are hesitant to identify as veterans at all
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U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns
Smithsonian chief to retire as Trump fights to reshape the institution
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in US
When students attend these colleges, taxpayers often pay. Here's why
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Trump’s $5,000 dividend falls flat with GOP senators
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary
FACT FOCUS: Texans listed as 'suspense voters' can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss
New maps reveal massive gaps in access to affordable birth control across the U.S