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Rockefeller National Park

In 1952, Laurance Rockefeller, a wealthy conservationist, sailed past St. John Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and was struck by its untouched landscape. The island had no roads, cars, electricity, or dock at the time, which made it an…

Open Thread

Longview Philanthropy, a nonprofit that advises major donors and makes grants in areas such as AI safety and nuclear weapons policy, is hiring for two positions: a Director of Operations/COO and an unknown position (not specified). They…

Stellar Resources Mining Update

Blue Jay Gold Corp has started drilling at its Steller Gold Project in southern Yukon, specifically at the Becker-Cochran antimony-silver occurrence. The company plans to drill 10 holes to test the target and will likely receive initial…

Durban Antisemitism Conference

25 years ago, at the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) in Durban, South Africa, a conference meant to combat racism and intolerance instead turned into a platform for anti-Semitic sentiment. Jack Jedwab, who was there as an observer…

Tensions Rise with Iran

US military forces have launched airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route in the Middle East. The strikes were carried out in response to multiple rocket launches by Iran, which…

Back-to-School Deals

The Curator, a shopping guide, has listed 12 back-to-school deals for parents to consider before the new school year starts. The deals include items from various brands such as Bentgo, Thermos, and Crayola. One of the featured products is…

Abdul El-Sayed's 9/11 Comments

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, is facing scrutiny over his past comments about the September 11, 2001 attacks as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Specifically, El-Sayed has been…

Aaron Donald Returns to Rams

Aaron Donald, the defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, has revealed that his wife's advice helped him decide to come out of retirement and re-join the team for the 2026 season. He signed a one-year, $20 million deal to bolster the…

Russia's Aggression in Europe

Russia has been testing NATO's resolve with drone intrusions and missile strikes in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and the Baltic states, this summer. This has sparked concerns among officials that Moscow may be planning a…

Empire State Record Broken

One Vanderbilt's Summit has surpassed the Empire State Building Observatory as the most successful observation deck in NYC, ending a 95-year reign. According to financial filings by SL Green and Empire State Realty Trust, Summit brought in…

US Tariff Policy

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed a willingness to keep tariffs, which could be seen as a surprising move given his previously stated opposition to them. The discussion of tariffs came up in a podcast episode titled "Freed…

Covent Garden Rape Incident

A woman in her 20s was raped by a stranger in Covent Garden, London's West End, at around 5:20am on Saturday, August 22nd. The victim was walking through crowded streets when she was approached by the suspect, who dragged her into a…