September 26, 2023
Politico
Here's Who Made Tomorrow's GOP Debate
Seven GOP candidates are set to participate in the second Republican presidential debate, but Trump, leading in the polls, will instead hold a rally in Michigan, continuing his pattern of skipping debates.
Fox News
DeSantis and Newsom Will Debate on Fox
FOX News' Sean Hannity will moderate a debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Nov. 30, marking the first time these prominent governors will publicly debate.
People
Travis Kelce's Jersey Sales Spike 400%
After Taylor Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game and was prominently seen with player Travis Kelce, sales of his jersey astonishingly surged by nearly 400% amid ongoing rumors of the two dating.
NBC News
Hillary Tells Joe To Take 3rd Party Seriously
President Joe Biden's team is increasingly concerned about third-party candidates in the upcoming election, with fears amplified after discussions with Hillary Clinton and recent polls.
Substack: Public
Military Still Fighting UFO Disclosures
Despite a rising number of government whistleblowers reporting on UAPs to official channels, there's debate on the veracity of their claims, emphasizing the need for transparency and disclosure.
Axios
States Shun 14th Amendment Push Agn. Trump
Activists' efforts to prevent Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 presidential ballot, citing the 14th Amendment, face resistance as state officials await court rulings before taking action.
RealClearScience
The Mask Debate Never Ends
Recent studies challenge the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 spread, suggesting that public health policies during the pandemic may have been misguided and inconsistent.
Semafor
Popular Democratic Theories Shot Down
A study on political advertising found no consistent pattern in ad effectiveness and challenged Democratic theories on campaigning, stressing the need for experimentation over conventional wisdom.
Saint Anselm College
Nikki Haley Now 2nd in New Hampshire
A poll from the Saint Anselm College Survey Center shows Trump leading New Hampshire Primary voters with 45%, with Nikki Haley in second at 15%, highlighting divisions in GOP views on Trump.
Kyiv Post
Russian Commander Killed in Black Sea
Admiral Viktor Sokolov and 34 officers of Russia's Black Sea Fleet were reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on their Sevastopol HQ, aided by intel from cash-strapped Russian officers.
NJ.com
Menendez Kept Cash "For Emergencies"
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez denied wrongdoing and clarified keeping cash at home due to his family's history in Cuba, while facing calls for resignation from key Democrats and an uncertain political future.
DNYUZ
ChatGPT Has Learned to Talk to You
OpenAI has released an updated ChatGPT that can interact using spoken words, respond to images, and offer convincing synthetic voices, pushing the capabilities beyond traditional digital assistants.
NBC News
FBI Report Predicted Violence Before Jan. 6
Weeks before the Capitol attack, an FBI report predicted domestic extremists might act due to the disputed election, but expected law enforcement and extremist disorganization to prevent violence.
BBC
Canadian Speaker Under Fire for Nazi Praise
The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, apologized for commending a Ukrainian who had served in a Nazi unit during WWII, prompting criticism and calls for Rota's resignation.
The Wall Street Journal
Timed Back to the Office?
Employers step up monitoring of in-office attendance, watching for 'badge pirates,' The work ID, long used for gaining entry to the office, now has a new job: tracking how long people stay.
NPR
Senate Pickleball Politics Left Off Court
A bipartisan group of senators frequently bond over playing pickleball, a rapidly growing sport, setting aside their political differences to foster better communication and genuine human connection.
The Washington Post
Phone Call Etiquette Has Changed
In 2023, phone call etiquette emphasizes texting before calling, avoiding voicemails, and reserving emotional topics for voice calls while also recognizing the importance of genuine phone conversations.
Philadelphia Magazine
Penn Says Waters Must Be Comfortably Numb
The University of Pennsylvania refutes claims it banned Pink Floyd's Roger Waters due to antisemitism accusations, stating organizers had initially said Waters would join the festival virtually.
USA Today
Namath on Wilson: "I've Seen Enough"
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath criticized current Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and the team's management, questioning Wilson's potential and suggesting broad organizational changes.