DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - Trump Jumps Into Election Cycle With $10,000,000 Contribution In Red State’s Nail-Biter Race
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CULTURCIDAL (John Hawkins) - Trump Is Building a New World Order
It has gone almost entirely under the radar, but Donald Trump is pretty clearly trying to change the “world order” that has existed since WWII in a way that favors America.
Ironically, given the lack of attention it’s gotten, it could end up being the most important thing he does in his second term over the long haul. However, to fully explain what Trump is doing, we need to do a very brief history lesson. After WWII, Europe had been devastated by the war; Britain was no longer considered the world’s most powerful nation; the Soviet Union was a looming threat; and everyone was concerned about preventing another war. On the other hand, because the US mainland had never been attacked and we had ramped up our industrial capability during the war, the United States was the strongest, richest, most militarily powerful nation left in the world. Many nations would have sought to assert dominance over the world…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Video game-inspired “aura farming” trend fuels gatherings, government bans across Latin America
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering […] The post Video game-inspired “aura farming” trend fuels gatherings, government bans across Latin America appeared first on American Almanac .
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering where participants dressed in costumes, danced, posed, and performed for the approval of an enthusiastic crowd. Costumes ranged from the whimsical to the political: 20-year-old film student Liam González appeared as Shrek, while 19-year-old Gonzalo Cornelio came dressed as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, sporting a gray tracksuit. There were even tributes to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, with participants…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot, showcased […] The post September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot , showcased new titles, expansions, and hardware updates from a roster of major studios including Square Enix, Konami, Capcom, Housemarque, Double Fine, and 4A Games. While Sony’s strategy of headline-grabbing reveals continues to drive anticipation, the event also highlighted the increasing spectacle and commercial focus that now dominates the gaming landscape. From live-action…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Mysterious floating island vanishes and reappears in British Columbia's Williston Lake
A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight […] The post Mysterious floating island vanishes and reappears in British Columbia's Williston Lake appeared first on American Almanac .
A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight stunned locals, as the island appeared to be nearly the size of two football fields and covered in mature trees, with birds and other animals making it their temporary home. Satellite images confirmed its presence on July 21, showing a green mass about 150 yards long and 75 yards wide. Rocky Avery, a local resident and friend of the boater, posted photos and video of the floating…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Hungarian grave-digging contest digs into tradition and taboos
Hungary’s public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu hosted a grave-digging contest where teams raced to dig regulation graves for a cash prize, a display organizers say spotlights the dignity of the trade and aims to break old taboos. On Saturday, thirty-eight men in 19 teams descended on the cemetery in northern Hungary, competing to see who could […] The post Hungarian grave-digging contest digs into tradition and taboos appeared first on American Almanac .
Hungary’s public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu hosted a grave-digging contest where teams raced to dig regulation graves for a cash prize, a display organizers say spotlights the dignity of the trade and aims to break old taboos. On Saturday, thirty-eight men in 19 teams descended on the cemetery in northern Hungary, competing to see who could dig the fastest, deepest, and most precisely measured grave. The event was organized by the Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators, which described the contest as a way to “showcase the grave-digging trade and its skills” and to “shake off death-related taboos.” Contestants used only picks and shovels, working under the sun to meet strict size requirements: 1.6 meters…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - How Gander’s Response to 9/11 Inspired “Come From Away” — and What It Still Teaches Us
When 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland during the chaos of September 11, 2001, local residents gave food, shelter, and dignity to 7,000 stranded strangers, a story later transformed into the acclaimed musical “Come From Away.” On that devastating day, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all air traffic after the attacks on the World Trade […] The post How Gander’s Response to 9/11 Inspired “Come From Away” — and What It Still Teaches Us appeared first on American Almanac .
When 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland during the chaos of September 11, 2001, local residents gave food, shelter, and dignity to 7,000 stranded strangers, a story later transformed into the acclaimed musical “Come From Away.” On that devastating day, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all air traffic after the attacks on the World Trade Center. As the skies cleared of planes over the United States, 38 international flights were ordered to land at the remote airport outside Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Suddenly, a town of under 10,000 people found itself host to nearly 7,000 unexpected guests, travelers from around the world, frightened, confused, and desperate for news and comfort. What happened next has become the…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Beyoncé marks 20 years with B'Day anniversary album featuring Selena and new collaborations
Beyoncé has released a 31-track anniversary edition of “B’Day,” including new features and a Selena Quintanilla duet, as the pop icon’s latest move to celebrate her musical legacy. Beyoncé’s “B’Day (20th Anniversary Edition)” arrived on September 4, 2026, exactly two decades after the original album’s debut. The reissue expands her second studio album to 31 […] The post Beyoncé marks 20 years with B'Day anniversary album featuring Selena and new collaborations appeared first on American Almanac .
Beyoncé has released a 31-track anniversary edition of “B’Day,” including new features and a Selena Quintanilla duet, as the pop icon’s latest move to celebrate her musical legacy. Beyoncé’s “B’Day (20th Anniversary Edition)” arrived on September 4, 2026, exactly two decades after the original album’s debut. The reissue expands her second studio album to 31 tracks and underscores the singer’s enduring presence in American pop and R&B. Among the notable additions are collaborations with Latin music icons, unreleased tracks, and remastered favorites, all available in a variety of physical and digital formats. The new edition includes a Spanish-language duet version of “Irreplaceable” with the late Selena…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - British police hunt thieves after 70,000 pints of Guinness stolen near Liverpool
Police in northwest England are searching for two drivers who stole two full trailer truckloads of Guinness, an estimated 70,000 pints, sparking renewed concerns over organized theft and law enforcement priorities. The bold theft took place on a Monday night at an industrial park in Runcorn, near Liverpool. According to the reported account, two unidentified […] The post British police hunt thieves after 70,000 pints of Guinness stolen near Liverpool appeared first on American Almanac .
Police in northwest England are searching for two drivers who stole two full trailer truckloads of Guinness, an estimated 70,000 pints, sparking renewed concerns over organized theft and law enforcement priorities. The bold theft took place on a Monday night at an industrial park in Runcorn, near Liverpool. According to the reported account , two unidentified drivers pulled up to the depot and hauled away trailers packed with around 800 barrels of Guinness stout. The stolen beer was valued at £115,000, or about $155,000, and the trailers themselves reportedly worth another £50,000 ($67,000). No motive for the heist has been given, and police have yet to announce any arrests or the recovery of the missing beer. The theft’s scale has…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Robert De Niro reflects on reviving Lower Manhattan through the Tribeca Film Festival after 9/11
Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal launched the Tribeca Film Festival just eight months after the September 11 attacks, aiming to help Lower Manhattan heal and rebuild when many feared the city would never recover. As the world watched in horror on September 11, 2001, Robert De Niro saw the devastation firsthand. He described returning […] The post Robert De Niro reflects on reviving Lower Manhattan through the Tribeca Film Festival after 9/11 appeared first on American Almanac .
Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal launched the Tribeca Film Festival just eight months after the September 11 attacks, aiming to help Lower Manhattan heal and rebuild when many feared the city would never recover. As the world watched in horror on September 11, 2001, Robert De Niro saw the devastation firsthand. He described returning to Lower Manhattan from a Midtown meeting, witnessing smoke pouring from the North Tower, and then watching the South Tower collapse. De Niro recalled, "I couldn't believe, I couldn't believe it. I looked to my left where I have a big television and so confirmed it on CNN." The aftermath left the downtown area blanketed in dust, with water trucks spraying the streets every few hours in an attempt to keep it…Open