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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "Washington is broken": Democrats running for office turn sharply against their own party

Democrats are adopting a drastically more negative tone toward their own party in the 2026 midterm elections , swapping promises of bipartisan collaboration with vows to "take on corruption in both parties." Why it matters: This surge in political friendly fire reflects the extraordinary level of anger candidates are seeing from their voters toward the Democratic Party and the national political establishment . - Sam Forstag, a House candidate in Montana, told Axios in an interview that "a whole lot of my coworkers got a sour look on their face" when he revealed he was running as a Democrat. - "We have heard pretty loud and clear, whether it's at our town halls or on parade routes, that ... there's just a growing frustration with both…

What did Montana House candidate Sam Forstag report regarding the reaction of his coworkers when he revealed he was running as a Democrat?
Sam Forstag told Axios that "a whole lot of my coworkers got a sour look on their face" when he revealed his candidacy.
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What did Tennessee Democrat Justin Pearson say regarding the relationship between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party?
Justin Pearson told Axios that voters see "way too many similarities between the Democratic Party and Republican Party," adding that "Democrats have a responsibility to hold ourselves ... to a higher standard."
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What specific bipartisan achievement did swing-district Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) highlight in an advertisement?
Rep. Greg Landsman ran an ad lauding how he "got Republicans and Democrats to work together and change the law" on Social Security benefits for public pensioners.
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What issue did Minnesota Democratic candidate Jake Johnson identify as a major factor eroding trust in the state's Democratic-led government?
Jake Johnson pointed to Minnesota's sprawling fraud scandal as a "huge issue" that "really erodes peoples' trust" in the state's government.
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THENATIONALPULSE (Jack Montgomery) - A Diesel Export Ban Will Hurt America—And Cripple Its Customers.

The evidence says that banning U.S. diesel exports would strand product, threaten gasoline and jet fuel supplies, and drive away customers who buy American fuel and American goods, without bringing down prices at the pumps.

What specific sectors or goods might see decreased demand from international customers if they cannot move goods due to diesel shortages?
Because freight, farms, factories, and generators all run on distillate, customers who cannot move goods might buy fewer American products, potentially cutting into the sales of U.S. agricultural products, machinery, LNG, and other exports.
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Why do industry groups warn that an export ban could lead to higher prices for American families, farmers, and truckers?
They warn that an export ban would require refineries to throttle utilization to reduce diesel production to match domestic demand, which would result in less gasoline and jet fuel production and higher prices for those products as well.
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According to Kpler, what portion of diesel imports into EU countries and the United Kingdom did the United States supply in August?
The United States supplied more than half of diesel imports into EU countries and the United Kingdom in August, with August U.S. diesel arrivals in Europe at approximately 506,000 barrels a day.
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How much diesel did the United States export daily in August, and who were some of the top buyers?
The United States exported a record 1.6 million barrels a day of diesel in August. Top buyers included Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Morocco, France, and the United Kingdom.
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Diesel has climbed to about $6.52 a gallon, up 76 percent from a year ago, according to AAA figures. The spike follows the wars in Iran and Ukraine and has put Republican lawmakers under pressure ahead of the November midterms. On Tuesday, Trump told reporters that he has advised his team, “Let’s not send out the diesel.” On Wednesday, POLITICO—which was recently banned from the White House for peddling “fake news”—reported sources as saying a 90-day ban on diesel exports is being prepared. The White House has denied POLITICO‘s report. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed the administration is examining whether a full or partial export ban would work, and between that confirmation and Trump’s…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Osiris becomes third rescued beluga whale to die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

A 26-year-old beluga whale named Osiris has died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the third whale rescued from a shuttered Canadian marine park to perish at the facility and the fourth such rescue to die overall. Osiris began showing abnormal behavior and respiratory patterns Monday morning, and staff moved her to a medical tent on […] The post Osiris becomes third rescued beluga whale to die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium appeared first on American Almanac .

What were the reported health observations regarding Osiris while she was in the care of the Shedd Aquarium?
The aquarium stated that Osiris had been a "whale of clinical concern" since her arrival and did not eat as consistently as the other rescued whales. However, she did experience periods of "meaningful progress" both nutritionally and socially, showing encouraging signs after receiving fluids, medications, and supportive care, and she began interacting more with other rescued belugas.
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What is the average lifespan of a beluga whale compared to the age at which Osiris died?
According to SeaWorld's published data, beluga whales have an average lifespan of 30 to 35 years, while Osiris died at the age of 26.
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How were the animals transported from Canada to Chicago?
The animals were transported to Chicago in July using custom-made slings and temperature-controlled containers.
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How many whales died at Marineland of Canada according to provincial government data?
Provincial government data obtained through freedom-of-information requests showed that 20 whales had died at the park since 2019.
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A 26-year-old beluga whale named Osiris has died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the third whale rescued from a shuttered Canadian marine park to perish at the facility and the fourth such rescue to die overall. Osiris began showing abnormal behavior and respiratory patterns Monday morning, and staff moved her to a medical tent on the aquarium's grounds. Her condition deteriorated rapidly. She died despite what the aquarium called "lifesaving efforts" by its veterinary and animal care teams. No cause of death has been determined, and Shedd said a full necropsy will be conducted. The death marks a grim milestone. Osiris is the third Marineland-rescued beluga to die at Shedd, following the earlier deaths of two other whales, Peekachu and…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Octopus clamps onto fisherman's face off Mexico coast in harrowing footage

A fisherman off the coast of Progreso, Mexico, fought to pry an octopus from his face after the creature wrapped its tentacles around his head, and his friend stood by filming and laughing. Footage published Wednesday by The Sun shows the unnamed fisherman clawing at the octopus as its suckers latched onto his nose, mouth, […] The post Octopus clamps onto fisherman's face off Mexico coast in harrowing footage appeared first on American Almanac .

What characterizes the waters off the coast of Progreso, Mexico?
The waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the Progreso coast are home to several octopus species and are part of a region where commercial and recreational fishing draw thousands of boats onto the water year-round. Warm Gulf currents in this area make the Yucatán coast a prime habitat for octopuses.
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Have any serious or lasting injuries been confirmed in the reported octopus encounters in Mexico, the Philippines, or involving the Chinese food blogger?
No serious or lasting injuries were reported in any of these cases, including the incidents involving the fisherman in Progreso, Jesser Cervantes in the Philippines, and the Chinese food blogger.
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What did a Chinese food blogger known as "seaside girl Little Seven" experience in 2019?
While attempting to eat a live octopus on camera, the octopus gripped her skin and refused to release, causing her to cry in pain as she tried to wrench the animal free.
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What happened to angler Jesser Cervantes during an incident off Puerto Princesa Island in Palawan, Philippines?
In an incident documented in footage dated July 10, Jesser Cervantes reeled in an octopus that attached itself to his face while he was in a small wooden dinghy. He struggled to wrestle the creature off and eventually resorted to clubbing it, later stating the octopus was very hard to handle and almost ripped his face.
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A fisherman off the coast of Progreso, Mexico, fought to pry an octopus from his face after the creature wrapped its tentacles around his head, and his friend stood by filming and laughing. Footage published Wednesday by The Sun shows the unnamed fisherman clawing at the octopus as its suckers latched onto his nose, mouth, and eyes. For several agonizing seconds the animal refused to let go, and the man later said he felt as though he was suffocating. His companion, rather than lending a hand, kept the camera rolling. The fisherman eventually bent over the side of the boat, tore the octopus free, and flung it onto the deck of the vessel, choosing not to return it to the water. Not the first fisherman to lose a round with an octopus …Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Dee Brock, the woman who built the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, dead at 96

Dee Brock, the founding director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders who sketched their iconic uniform on a legal pad and integrated the squad in a segregated city, has died at 96. Greg Whiteley, director of the Netflix series "America's Sweethearts," announced Brock's death on social media Wednesday. Whiteley described a woman whose résumé stretched far […] The post Dee Brock, the woman who built the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, dead at 96 appeared first on American Almanac .

What was the reaction from Kelli Finglass regarding Dee Brock's legacy?
Kelli Finglass, who has led the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders since 1991, stated that Brock's leadership, imagination, and commitment to excellence created a standard, spirit, and symbol that have inspired generations and earned global recognition.
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What progressive action did Dee Brock take regarding the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in 1965?
In 1965, in a city that was still largely segregated, Brock integrated the DCC cheer squad. She noted that convincing Cowboys executive Tex Schramm to agree to integration was among the hardest things she ever worked for.
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During which Super Bowls did Dee Brock take the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?
She took the squad to Super Bowl V in Miami in 1971 and Super Bowl VI in New Orleans in 1972.
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Who were the individuals responsible for creating the actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform based on Dee Brock's original sketch?
Dee Brock sketched the iconic uniform on a legal pad, and it was turned into the final look by designer Paula Van Wagoner and seamstress Leveta Crager.
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Dee Brock, the founding director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders who sketched their iconic uniform on a legal pad and integrated the squad in a segregated city, has died at 96. Greg Whiteley, director of the Netflix series "America's Sweethearts," announced Brock's death on social media Wednesday. Whiteley described a woman whose résumé stretched far beyond the sidelines, model, teacher, holder of a PhD in Literature, and founder of El Centro College, the first community college in Dallas. But it was her work with the Cowboys that stamped her name on American sports culture. Brought into the NFL franchise's operation in the early 1960s to build a cheerleading squad from scratch, Brock created what became one of the most recognized…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Roseanne Barr unloads on former co-star Michael Fishman over 'rightfully canceled' reboot comments

Roseanne Barr launched an expletive-laden tirade against former "Roseanne" co-star Michael Fishman on a podcast, calling him a "brainwashed bigot" after he said the 2018 reboot was "rightfully canceled." Barr appeared on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast for a new interview in which she was asked about Fishman's August remarks. Fishman, who played D.J. Conner […] The post Roseanne Barr unloads on former co-star Michael Fishman over 'rightfully canceled' reboot comments appeared first on American Almanac .

What is the current relationship between Roseanne Barr and her former co-stars?
Barr has confirmed that she has no contact with any of her former co-stars and she previously turned down an offer to appear as a ghost on "The Conners."
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What personal claim did Roseanne Barr make regarding Michael Fishman's employment on the "Roseanne" reboot?
Barr claimed that she was the only reason Fishman was on the show, alleging that producers wanted to remove him from the reboot but she personally intervened to make them take him back. This claim has not been independently confirmed.
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What did Michael Fishman claim regarding the consequences of dehumanizing language in his August video?
Fishman stated that justifications for indefensible comments lead to "real consequences, real crimes, situations like Trey Reed and Tasha Fortune" because dehumanizing people is never a joke.
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What role did Michael Fishman play in the "Roseanne" franchise?
Michael Fishman played the character D.J. Conner on the original sitcom and its short-lived revival. He also reprised the role for four seasons of the spinoff "The Conners" before being told in 2022 that he would not be returning for season five.
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Roseanne Barr launched an expletive-laden tirade against former "Roseanne" co-star Michael Fishman on a podcast, calling him a "brainwashed bigot" after he said the 2018 reboot was "rightfully canceled." Barr appeared on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast for a new interview in which she was asked about Fishman's August remarks. Fishman, who played D.J. Conner on the original sitcom and its short-lived revival, had posted an Instagram video pushing back on claims the reboot's cancellation was driven by "woke crap." He called the cancellation justified and accused defenders of Barr's infamous 2018 tweet of "perpetuating a lie." Barr did not hold back. She accused Fishman of never bothering to understand what she actually wrote, and she…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Woman in JFK assassination footage identified after 62 years

A 94-year-old Dallas woman has been confirmed as the unidentified figure in famous film footage from the day President John F. Kennedy was shot, and her headscarf will soon go on display at the museum that preserves the memory of that day. Joan Jackson was standing along the motorcade route in Dealey Plaza on November […] The post Woman in JFK assassination footage identified after 62 years appeared first on American Almanac .

Who were the three American presidents assassinated prior to John F. Kennedy?
The three presidents were Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley (who was killed in 1901).
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What did a 2023 Gallup poll reveal regarding American beliefs about the assassination?
A 2023 Gallup poll found that 29 percent of Americans believe Oswald acted alone, while 65 percent believe a conspiracy was involved.
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Who was arrested in connection to the assassination and what happened to him?
Dallas police arrested Lee Harvey Oswald approximately 45 minutes after the shooting. Oswald was also linked to the killing of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit. He was never tried, as he was shot and killed two days later.
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According to the Warren Commission, how many shots were fired in total and what were their trajectories?
The Warren Commission concluded that three shots were fired: the first missed, the second struck Kennedy near the base of the back of his neck and exited through the front, and the third entered the back of his head on the right side and exited the same side, killing him.
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A 94-year-old Dallas woman has been confirmed as the unidentified figure in famous film footage from the day President John F. Kennedy was shot, and her headscarf will soon go on display at the museum that preserves the memory of that day. Joan Jackson was standing along the motorcade route in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, holding a friend's three-year-old son and wearing a headscarf, when a camera captured her image. She had no idea she was being filmed. For 62 years, researchers and historians could not put a name to the woman in the footage. That changed when Jackson's daughter picked up the phone and called the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Stephen Fagin, head of curatorial at the museum, told CBS Texas how the…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Margot Robbie formally takes husband's last name in UK business filings after nearly a decade of marriage

Margot Robbie has quietly dropped her famous surname in official corporate records for the production company she co-founded with husband Tom Ackerley, a change that went unnoticed until this week. The 36-year-old actress now appears as "Margot Elise Ackerley" in director filings for LuckyChap Entertainment at Companies House, the United Kingdom's business registration agency. The […] The post Margot Robbie formally takes husband's last name in UK business filings after nearly a decade of marriage appeared first on American Almanac .

What is the registration number for LuckyChap Entertainment?
The company's registration number is 09224539.
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When did Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley welcome their first child?
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in October 2024.
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What upcoming projects are currently in the pipeline for LuckyChap Entertainment?
Upcoming projects include a live-action adaptation of "The Sims," an "Ocean's Eleven" prequel to be directed by Bradley Cooper, and a "Sleepy Hollow" adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney.
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What are some of the film credits produced by LuckyChap Entertainment?
The production house has credits including "I, Tonya," "Birds of Prey," "Barbie," and "Saltburn."
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Margot Robbie has quietly dropped her famous surname in official corporate records for the production company she co-founded with husband Tom Ackerley, a change that went unnoticed until this week. The 36-year-old actress now appears as "Margot Elise Ackerley" in director filings for LuckyChap Entertainment at Companies House, the United Kingdom's business registration agency. The filing, which updated her name from "Margot Elise Robbie," was received Monday and showed up in public records by Tuesday. Robbie had been listed under her birth surname since she was appointed a director of LuckyChap in May 2015. That means the corporate record carried the name "Robbie" for roughly a decade, through her wedding, the massive commercial success…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - One-in-100-million white lobster named Casper joins Maine research effort on rare shell colors

A ghostly white lobster so rare that only one in every 100 million lobsters shares its coloring is now helping University of New England researchers crack the genetic code behind the species' most unusual shell colors. The lobster, named Casper, arrived at UNE's Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center in Biddeford, Maine, after the Maine […] The post One-in-100-million white lobster named Casper joins Maine research effort on rare shell colors appeared first on American Almanac .

Why is understanding the genetics of rare lobster coloration scientifically significant?
Understanding these mechanisms can explain how shell color affects a lobster's ability to camouflage from predators and may provide insights into pigment biology across various crustacean species.
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How do the researchers at the University of New England ensure that the lobsters are not harmed during the genetic research?
The project uses non-invasive techniques to collect and analyze genetic material, ensuring that no harm comes to the lobsters.
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What happened to the multicolored offspring of the lobster Peaches on May 12, 2025?
On May 12, 2025, Markus Frederich released Peaches' multicolored baby lobsters at Ram Island to return them to the wild.
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How does the rarity of Casper compare to the orange lobster named Peaches?
Casper is much rarer with a 1 in 100 million chance of occurrence, whereas Peaches, an orange lobster, has odds of approximately one in 30 million.
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A ghostly white lobster so rare that only one in every 100 million lobsters shares its coloring is now helping University of New England researchers crack the genetic code behind the species' most unusual shell colors. The lobster, named Casper, arrived at UNE's Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center in Biddeford, Maine, after the Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay donated the animal to a research project launched in 2024. UNE calls white lobsters "the rarest among the unusual color variations found in the species," and Casper is now the crown specimen in a growing collection of oddly colored American lobsters that includes orange, blue, purple, yellow, calico, and split-colored animals. Markus Frederich, a marine sciences professor who…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer finalize divorce agreement after eight-month legal process

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have reached a divorce agreement and submitted their proposed judgment to a New York court, closing a chapter that began with split rumors, a 50-pound weight loss, and seven years of marriage. The couple filed their proposed divorce judgment with the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, and a judge […] The post Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer finalize divorce agreement after eight-month legal process appeared first on American Almanac .

What specific detail regarding a birthday cake from 2021 was noted in relation to the couple's history?
In 2021, for Schumer's 40th birthday, Fischer gave her a cake that read: "I'm leaving you. This was the only way I could think to do it."
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When did Amy Schumer officially announce her split from Chris Fischer?
Schumer officially announced the split on December 13, following months of public speculation and rumors that had circulated prior to her Instagram post.
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Did Amy Schumer address the rumors regarding her weight loss and the end of her marriage?
Yes, Schumer addressed speculation on Instagram, stating that the breakup had nothing to do with her weight loss or with Fischer's autism. She described the split as "amicable and all love and respect."
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What did Amy Schumer disclose regarding her health and weight loss during the period of marital speculation?
Amy Schumer lost 50 pounds after battling Cushing syndrome, which is a life-threatening hormonal disorder. She also disclosed that she uses the weight-loss drug Mounjaro.
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Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have reached a divorce agreement and submitted their proposed judgment to a New York court, closing a chapter that began with split rumors, a 50-pound weight loss, and seven years of marriage. The couple filed their proposed divorce judgment with the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, and a judge has already signed it, Page Six exclusively confirmed . The signed judgment now awaits final processing by the County Clerk, according to the court docket. The court also processed orders concerning support for the pair's 7-year-old son, Gene. Neither representatives nor lawyers for Schumer, 45, or Fischer, 46, responded to requests for comment. The specific financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.…Open