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U.S. Politics

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

Crypto Cash Floods the 2026 Midterms

Crypto’s growing campaign war chest could shape future financial laws and strengthen the industry’s influence across both political parties nationwide.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

Trump Administration Announces Plans to Take Over Venezuelan Oil Reserves

Trump Administration announces new agreement to give the United States control of Venezuelan oil.

Jason Belcher

Iran

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire for First Time in Over a Month

U.S. and Iranian forces trade fire for the first time in over a month, threatening a fragile peace agreement.

Jason Belcher

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U.S. Politics

Sep 1, 2026

•

2 min read

Crypto Cash Floods the 2026 Midterms

Crypto’s growing campaign war chest could shape future financial laws and strengthen the industry’s influence across both political parties nationwide.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Sep 1, 2026

•

2 min read

Trump Administration Announces Plans to Take Over Venezuelan Oil Reserves

Trump Administration announces new agreement to give the United States control of Venezuelan oil.

Jason Belcher

Iran

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire for First Time in Over a Month

U.S. and Iranian forces trade fire for the first time in over a month, threatening a fragile peace agreement.

Jason Belcher

NASA

America Opens a New Gateway to the Stars

Aug 31, 2026

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2 min read

America Opens a New Gateway to the Stars

A new space academy could create career paths, strengthen technical education and bring aerospace investment to communities across the country.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Aug 31, 2026

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2 min read

Trump Strikes Historic Oil Deal With Venezuela

A historic Venezuela agreement could influence fuel, shipping and grocery costs, but damaged infrastructure means consumers should expect gradual relief.

Tyler Flores

AI Influencers are on the Rise in Brazil’s Presidential Election

Aug 31, 2026

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2 min read

AI Influencers are on the Rise in Brazil’s Presidential Election

AI influencers in Brazil’s presidential election present novel legal, political, and ethical challenges.

Jason Belcher

Shipping

Aug 31, 2026

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2 min read

Iran and Oman Reach Tentative Agreement on Shipping Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman reach agreement governing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jason Belcher

Government

Cities Pulling the Plug on Flock’s Nationwide Camera Network

Aug 28, 2026

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2 min read

Cities Pulling the Plug on Flock’s Nationwide Camera Network

Cities are abandoning Flock cameras as residents challenge warrantless tracking, database abuse and government access to their everyday movements and routines.

Tyler Flores

Data Centers

Aug 28, 2026

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2 min read

Left and Right Join Forces Against AI Data Centers

Data center decisions could reshape household bills, local taxes and infrastructure long before residents recognize the costs or can respond.

Tyler Flores

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Latest Shortlysts

Crypto Cash Floods the 2026 Midterms

Trump Administration Announces Plans to Take Over Venezuelan Oil Reserves

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire for First Time in Over a Month

Previous Shortlysts

Crypto Cash Floods the 2026 Midterms

Trump Administration Announces Plans to Take Over Venezuelan Oil Reserves

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire for First Time in Over a Month

America Opens a New Gateway to the Stars

Trump Strikes Historic Oil Deal With Venezuela

AI Influencers are on the Rise in Brazil’s Presidential Election

Iran and Oman Reach Tentative Agreement on Shipping Through the Strait of Hormuz

Cities Pulling the Plug on Flock’s Nationwide Camera Network

Left and Right Join Forces Against AI Data Centers

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