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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Kitten rescued from Ohio excavator finds new home—and a job—with construction crew

A trapped orange kitten rescued from a Barberton, Ohio, construction site has found not only a new home but also a role as the company’s “shop cat,” drawing praise for the crew’s quick action and sense of responsibility. Chase Guello, a supervisor at River Reach Construction, was inspecting a Komatsu excavator in Barberton when he […] The post Kitten rescued from Ohio excavator finds new home—and a job—with construction crew appeared first on American Almanac .

A trapped orange kitten rescued from a Barberton, Ohio, construction site has found not only a new home but also a role as the company’s “shop cat,” drawing praise for the crew’s quick action and sense of responsibility. Chase Guello, a supervisor at River Reach Construction, was inspecting a Komatsu excavator in Barberton when he spotted the tiny feline trapped inside the heavy machinery. Guello and his crew worked together to free the kitten, who dropped out from the bottom of the equipment during the rescue. The episode, captured on video and posted to Facebook late last month, quickly gained attention among locals and animal lovers nationwide. After rescuing the kitten, Guello and his coworkers searched the area for the…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Notable NFL veterans and rising prospects cut as teams finalize 2026 rosters

Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 […] The post Notable NFL veterans and rising prospects cut as teams finalize 2026 rosters appeared first on American Almanac .

Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 players, but a handful of names stood out, underscoring how even big contracts and draft pedigree offer little job security. USA TODAY identified nine especially notable cuts, including former first-round picks, proven veterans, and younger players who had flashed potential but ultimately failed to secure a roster spot. Quarterback Will Levis, once considered the future of the Tennessee…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Charles Spencer honors Princess Diana’s memory on 29th anniversary of her death

Charles Spencer marked the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death by sharing a somber tribute at Althorp House, as her family continues to reflect on her legacy and the harsh treatment she endured from the press. On August 31, Charles Spencer posted several photos of flags flown at half-mast above Althorp House, the Spencer family’s […] The post Charles Spencer honors Princess Diana’s memory on 29th anniversary of her death appeared first on American Almanac .

Charles Spencer marked the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death by sharing a somber tribute at Althorp House, as her family continues to reflect on her legacy and the harsh treatment she endured from the press. On August 31, Charles Spencer posted several photos of flags flown at half-mast above Althorp House, the Spencer family’s ancestral home in Northamptonshire, England. He captioned the post, “31 August. My least favourite day,” a message that struck a chord with those who remember the events of 1997 and the media scrutiny that followed Diana throughout her life. The date marks 29 years since Diana, her companion Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul died from injuries after a car crash in Paris while fleeing paparazzi. …Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Hasan Piker likens Israel’s existence to Nazi Germany in controversial interview, drawing sharp backlash

Progressive commentator Hasan Piker equated Israel’s “right to exist” with that of Nazi Germany during a recent interview, sparking criticism from scholars and deepening divisions among Democrats over rhetoric on Israel and antisemitism. During an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” on Saturday, Twitch streamer Hasan Piker made a series of sweeping statements about Israel, its […] The post Hasan Piker likens Israel’s existence to Nazi Germany in controversial interview, drawing sharp backlash appeared first on American Almanac .

Progressive commentator Hasan Piker equated Israel’s “right to exist” with that of Nazi Germany during a recent interview, sparking criticism from scholars and deepening divisions among Democrats over rhetoric on Israel and antisemitism. During an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” on Saturday, Twitch streamer Hasan Piker made a series of sweeping statements about Israel, its founding, and its legitimacy as a nation. Piker declared that Israel “does not have a right to exist” in its current form, calling it a “settler colonial operation” that he claimed seeks “the expulsion or complete extermination of the indigenous population as an apartheid state.” He argued that asking about Israel’s right to exist is “like…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Englewood mayor pro tem Joe Anderson dies after collapsing on Quandary Peak hike

Joe Anderson, Englewood’s mayor pro tem and a two-term city council member, died after collapsing while hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado, a loss city officials called “tremendous” for the community he served. Anderson, 45, was hiking Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot summit in Colorado’s Tenmile Range, when he collapsed on the lower slopes Friday morning. Fellow […] The post Englewood mayor pro tem Joe Anderson dies after collapsing on Quandary Peak hike appeared first on American Almanac .

Joe Anderson, Englewood’s mayor pro tem and a two-term city council member, died after collapsing while hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado, a loss city officials called “tremendous” for the community he served. Anderson, 45, was hiking Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot summit in Colorado’s Tenmile Range, when he collapsed on the lower slopes Friday morning. Fellow hikers performed CPR until Summit County sheriff’s deputies and first responders arrived, but Anderson could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. The official cause of death had not yet been determined by the coroner, according to reports from both Fox News and the New York Post . His sudden passing sent shockwaves through Englewood’s city government and…Open

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Child's Honest Observations Becoming Pretty Hurtful

CLARENDON, TX — The honest, unfiltered observations offered up by local six-year-old Stephen Rawls have become progressively more hurtful for his parents to hear, sources revealed.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - "The truth is still the truth and you deserve to know it": Peter on Trump going after Welker

Peter Alexander reacts to President Trump’s call for the FCC to punish or rebuke his former NBC News colleague Kristen Welker for comments she made about Trump’s midterm endorsements. She said his primary picks have seen “mixed results”, which Trump is saying was “inaccurate”.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - “We have no idea how the actual nuts and bolts of this would work”: Economist on Trump's oil deal

President Trump says his Venezuelan oil deal will restore national oil reserves and bring down fuel prices. MS NOW Senior White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard, staff writer for The New Yorker Susan Glasser, Politico Playbook co-author Dasha Burns and Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute Scott Lincicome join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the major questions surrounding this deal.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - “This is a realignment”: Tech journalist on America’s growing frustration with Silicon Valley

Concerns about AI data centers and high-tech surveillance systems are making Americans increasingly wary of Silicon Valley. Democratic strategist and former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party Basil Smikle, former New York prosecutor and civil rights attorney Charles Coleman, Editor-in-Chief at The Verge Nilay Patel and MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss how these frustrations can impact the midterms.