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Cell Tracking Technology Advances

Scientists at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have developed WHOLISTIC, short for Whole Organism Live Imaging System, which can capture real-time cellular activity across nearly the entire body of a living vertebrate. Published in Nature…

Open Thread

Eugene Volokh from Reason Magazine invites readers to subscribe for insights on law and politics. The site emphasizes its focus on providing independent, libertarian-leaning content. It describes itself as featuring mostly contributions by…

Russia Drone Attacks Moldova Romania

Russian military drones have increasingly encroached upon the airspace of Moldova and Romania, with frequent incidents that sometimes result in crashes on their territories. These intrusions are becoming so commonplace that they now occur…

September Eleventh Memories

Former President George W. Bush marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by unveiling a new collection of paintings at the Bush Museum in Dallas, Texas. The exhibit, titled "Remembering 9/11," features 16 works, including…

Scaramucci White House Exit

In July 2017, Anthony Scaramucci, a moderate Republican, received an unexpected call from the White House operator connecting him directly to President Donald Trump. Trump offered him lunch and subsequently appointed Scaramucci as director…

NRLW Football Results

On Saturday, September 12, Parramatta Eels secured a thrilling 33-28 victory over the Cowboys, coming back from a 16-point deficit. This came just hours before the Sharks handed the Dragons the wooden spoon with a 16-8 win in NRLW action…

Palestinian Writer Diaries Preservati…

Raja Shehadeh, a renowned Palestinian writer with over 20 books to his name, embarked on a mission to save his personal diaries that document decades of Palestinian life starting from 1967. These diaries provide a unique insight into…

True Crime Obsession Innocence

Eileen and Keen Umbehr, married true-crime enthusiasts from a small city in Kansas, have spent over 15 years trying to prove the innocence of Dana Chandler, who was convicted for the murders of her ex-husband Mike Sisco and his girlfriend…

ICE Surveillance Controversy

Minnesota churches have been at the center of a legal battle involving ICE surveillance and the right to protest, following a surge in immigration operations last winter that made Minnesota a symbol of defiance against the Trump…

Canadian Entrepreneurs Fleeing South

Naila Moloo, a 19-year-old Canadian entrepreneur from Ottawa who won the 2022 Canadian Youth Innovation Award for developing a flexible solar panel prototype in high school, is considering moving to the United States permanently. She plans…

September 11 Commemorations

Maureen Basnicki, widow of Ken Basnicki killed in the 9/11 attacks, is organizing a “Service Day” dinner at the Albany Club in downtown Toronto on the eve of 9/11. The event aims to honor service men and women who have fought for Canada in…

Blueberry Compound Fat Burning

Researchers from Shinshu University in Japan discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, may help muscle cells break down stored fat. Published on September 1, 2023, in the journal Food Bioscience…

Saturday Sessions Concert

Roots-driven country band Jason Scott & The High Heat, hailing from Oklahoma City, is gaining popularity. Lead singer and songwriter Jason Scott originally trained to be a preacher but had a crisis of faith that influenced his songwriting…

Houthis Influence On Oil Prices

The Houthis, a group involved in the Yemeni civil war, are threatening to take control of strategic shipping routes. This could significantly impact global oil prices, which were already approaching $100 US per barrel by early October…

San Francisco Knight In Shining Armor

Michael Moritz, the former chairman of Sequoia Capital and now a billionaire worth an estimated $7.6 billion, is using his wealth to help revitalize San Francisco. In November, he announced a competition offering up to $50 million to…

AI Music Platform Launch

Universal Music Group (UMG) announced on Thursday a partnership with ElevenLabs, a leading voice AI company, to launch an AI-powered music platform. This new initiative allows users to create remixes and new versions of tracks using UMG's…

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…