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Matt Mullenweg Regains Control

In the past two years, workers at Automattic described chaotic leadership from CEO Matt Mullenweg, including layoffs, loyalty checks, rage-quitting of community projects, and attempts to track leaking employees. Just days after being…

September 11 Memorials

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, two mothers who lost their children in the World Trade Center tragedy reflect on the impact of that day. Donna Marsh O'Connor mourns the loss of her pregnant daughter, Vanessa Lang Langer…

E-bike Regulations Debate

Jonah Goldberg, in his role as Francophobe-in-chief at The Dispatch, discusses a wide range of topics including Texas politics, the Media Research Center, Abdul El-Sayed, pinkwashing, the Muslim-Queer alliance, progressive Jews, Justice…

This Week At Persuasion Podcast

Leonora Barclay announced a meetup for the Persuasion community in London, scheduled for Friday, September 25 at 6:30pm at Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn. Interested attendees are asked to email london@persuasion.community to confirm their…

Global Rape Network Conviction

Darren Conway, a 52-year-old married shoe salesman from Enfield, north London, became the first Briton convicted in a global rape network. This network was linked to the case of Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman who was abused by her husband…

Ajith Kumar Racing In UK

C. Joseph Vijay, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is set to flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone circuit in Northampton, U.K., on Saturday evening (September 12, 2026) just past 5 p.m. local time. This will be Mr. Vijay's…

Afghanistan Operation Medusa Anniversary

In September 2006, Canadian soldiers participated in Operation Medusa, one of the largest combat operations since the Korean War, in Afghanistan. During a mission against the Taliban, Jeff Rainey, then a master corporal, and his platoon…

9/11 Conspiracy Theories

On September 11, 2001, 19 Islamic terrorists boarded four commercial planes and attacked targets in New York City and Washington, D.C., resulting in two planes hitting the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, one striking the Pentagon, and a…

Chicago River Reversed

In 1900, Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River to prevent sewage from contaminating Lake Michigan, which provided drinking water for the city. Prior to this project, every rainstorm flushed waste from stockyards, slaughterhouses…

the John F. Kennedy Center for the Pe…

In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to take over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., stating that he would eliminate what he termed "woke" culture at the institution. However, in May…

Voting Rights Enforcement

At a press briefing on Friday, David Becker, founder and director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, dismissed fears that ICE or federal troops might be deployed to polling places during the election. Though neither…

Global News Roundup

Euronews published a news bulletin on September 12th, 2026, summarizing key events across various fields including world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment, and travel. The report aims to provide independent European…

ICE Officers Use Force On Protesters

ICE officers in Frederick, Maryland, clashed with protesters last Thursday and Friday near Labor Day weekend. Video footage shows officers using batons on demonstrators and driving cars onto sidewalks towards people. During one incident…

House Fire Tragedy

A four-year-old child died in a house fire in Woodstock, located about 20 kilometres north-east of Cowra in central western New South Wales. Fire crews were called to the home just before 3pm today and found the property well alight upon…

Solheim Cup Controversy

At the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, world No. 1 Nelly Korda is sitting out the four-balls match on Saturday, continuing a trend where she plays only four out of five possible matches since 2019. This decision comes despite her…

Canadian Election Polls

A new poll shows the Liberal Party maintaining a lead with 49% support among decided voters, up three points since August. The Conservatives follow at 33%, down one point. When relations between Canada and the U.S. deteriorate or President…

Baseball Playoffs Elimination

The Winnipeg Goldeyes were eliminated from playoff contention after being swept by the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in a two-game series ending Friday night at Blue Cross Park. The Goldeyes led Game 2 5-3 but surrendered a three-run homer to…

September 11 AttacksCoverage

On September 11, 2001, Tom Brokaw anchored a special report on NBC News, providing extensive coverage of the terrorist attacks that day. As one of America's most recognized newscasters at the time, Brokaw helped inform viewers about the…

Us Senate Race

If the 2026 midterms were held today, polls suggest Democrats would be favored to retake control of the Senate, leading in key states like North Carolina (+8%), Minnesota (+4%), and Texas (+3%). However, Republicans need only maintain…

Cancer Diagnosis Surprise

Kate Ping, 69, initially ignored bloating symptoms attributed to stress while managing two family businesses and worrying about her son's upcoming open-heart surgery. After her son's successful operation, the symptoms persisted for another…

War In Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European leaders that sending troops into Ukraine would constitute direct conflict with Russia. Following this warning, deadly Russian strikes hit several Ukrainian cities on Saturday, killing three…

Unicorn Company Founding

Josie Zayner, a former NASA research fellow and biohacker famous for her daring gene-editing experiments, has moved to Texas, settling down in Austin since 2021 after living in the Bay Area. She recently visited Bebo’s, a quirky roadside…

Silicon Valley In Films

Hollywood is betting on a surge in interest around AI and Silicon Valley by releasing four movies this fall, hoping for significant box office returns. These include a four-hour-long documentary titled "Musk," which recently debuted at the…

AI Risks Discussion

On September 11, journalist Joseph shares his annual reflections on the event in a behind-the-scenes blog post for 404 Media, discussing how the day marked a significant shift in history. Instead of rehashing common emotions and sentiments…