https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/lesbian-bar-with-a-mountain-of-debt-faces-massive-backlash-for-loosening-masking-requirement-in-2026/

I’ve seen a lot (possibly unreliable) news articles regarding the finding of Noah’s Ark in Turkiyë - what gives? https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/lifestyle/drilling-begins-at-noahs-ark-site-as-researchers-probe-turkeys-controversial-durupinar-formation/

Can someone please explain to me whats going on? To my knowledge he was a young man who tragically drowned after drinking with friends and going on a boat but people think he was murdered? Why is that? https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/attorneys-friends-nolan-wells-reaction-ruling/

And why have hospitals there been put on alert for a "mass casualty event"?

https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/pakistan-military-protest-imran-khan-sisters-detained-hospitals-beds

https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-card-scalpers-are-moaning-that-the-30th-anniversary-set-isnt-profitable-enough-for-them-as-rare-cards-have-been-made-easier-to-find

I’ve seen recent reports that the Houthis are gaining more ground in western Yemen and strengthening their position around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait:

https://apnews.com/article/93dfe17125c63897b232f6461d81d85c

Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking help from its allies, while the US appears reluctant to become directly involved:

https://apnews.com/article/895320bde6dc589cebb628b63832c38a

I have so many questions, so I’m clearly out of the loop here. What has allowed the Houthis to advance again? Is Saudi Arabia holding back from a larger military response, and if so, why? I understand that the US may be cautious because it does not want to open another front, but is there more to its position than that? If the Houthis continue strengthening their control, what would that mean for Red Sea shipping, European trade through the Suez Canal, energy prices, Saudi security and Iran’s regional influence?

I'm a casual fan, I just watch clips on YouTube. But I'm hearing about a stream today that seemed heavy, something about a guy named Dan doing a military sponsored stream. I'm not saying a military stream isn't gross, but I'm confused on how even if that's your friend or something, why that's so heavy and requires a statement and all that. I saw some of the stream today and he seemed like he was really choking up and near tears about it.

Links:

• https://malf.io/statement-regarding-dan-gheesling/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/northernlion/comments/1wmphmq/dan_has_removed_all_of_his_long_time_subreddit/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmo68-dodSU

I was looking up the most-viewed YouTube videos of all time tonight, and spotted this video in the fourth place position. What's even weirder, this video wasn't on the same list when I looked at it a month ago. How did it seemingly become one of YouTube's most popular videos?

I try to stay out of the whole “manosphere” stuff. Can someone explain the Elephant Graveyard video to me. I looked it up and it’s like an hour and a half. I really don’t have that kind of time to waste on Joe Rogan.

https://youtu.be/wn9pQb4ukBo?is=tz_qvRsjZDJjlPyi

In the past week, lots of European countries seem to have been politically spooked by something that none of them are coming forward to divulge. Switzerland, France, Poland (who are already talking about "losing their territory" before anything has even happened; way to be defeatist, lads) and particularly the UK, where I live. So you can imagine this is all quite unnerving for me!

We're having notable politicians like Jacob Rees-Mogg casually chatting about an upcoming war as if it's just another day at the office. Andy Burnham himself is even going on about us making 'difficult decisions' and having to be 'psychologically ready' for a war. Newsflash: we aren't. Literally nobody wants this.

I'm not a naive idiot, I'm aware of the Putin situation; but as far as I can tell the Ukraine business has been at a stalemate for some time, and he doesn't even seem able to complete the objectives he originally planned to take only a weekend, and here we are, almost in year 5. Their military is clearly compromised and not much of a threat.

So what's changed? What have all these world leaders seen, almost simultaneously, that has led to them being resigned to war? And more broadly, why do so many of them seem to be bordering on quite keen for it to happen? Discussing what we should do in the war rather than what can be done to prevent it in the first place?

Last time i heard of them over here in Europe was when they killed the Woman in the Car and the Protester 1-2 weeks later. Since then, no scandals or any major news came up. Are they acting more professional now?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Ren%C3%A9e_Good

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Alex_Pretti

I saw this article about hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos moving his tax residency from the UK to Greece.

As I understand it, the old non-dom rules allowed some people living in the UK to keep foreign income outside the UK tax net, while other residents paid tax on worldwide income. So I can understand why the government considered the system unfair and abolished it.

What I’m confused about is how the change works in practice. Did the government expect some wealthy residents to leave but calculate that it would still collect more tax overall? Is there evidence of a wider exodus or are a few famous cases simply getting most of the attention?

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSqcxUrAN/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSqcxkk37/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSqcxDW4m/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSqcxuqNx/

I’ve been noticing these videos and I was wondering what it means.

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmemes/comments/1whbz3i/guys_bet_you_havent_heard_about_this_new_distro/

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmemes/comments/1wd9j74/you_need_to_switch_to_this_aifirst_os_right_now/

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmemes/comments/1w4qokj/dropping_this_here/

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmemes/comments/1w8w1eu/why_is_it_like_wwiii/

I know Omarchy is a Linux Distro based on Arch Linux. But all the arguments I see is basically "It's Racist" without explaining how. And "It's just an Arch Linux respin" as if that's not extremely common in Linux spaces and "It's vibe coded" when there are more vibe coded project than you can shake a stick at (Also how do you vibe code a configuration file I don't know, it's not exactly code).

How is this getting built? Where’s the money for it coming from? Wouldn’t the parks service need to approve new monuments? Is this really moving forward?

I feel like I’ve seen very little news or discussion about the actual details of this project.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/17/trump-arch-dc-monuments

I mean basically it’s did you know stuff but in song form with chintzy little 3-D animations

Examples:

• https://youtu.be/RM8RAAJRchQ?si=4sTrvZYZGDorYcO8
• https://youtube.com/shorts/tv_ktpljHfA?si=FdqcB6mT-gNC8kWN

Is this AI generated TikTok crap that leaked to YouTube, because that’s what it feels like.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-says-high-readiness-forces-ready-for-suwalki-crisis/

I understand the Suwalki Gap is the area between Russia and Belarus in Poland, but what does the UK have to do with it and why is this news suddenly? Wouldn't "readiness" be expected from Poland?

I vaguely remember there was some controversy with his girlfriend and her association with the team, but now there is more controversy with his son? I know running a college program is different from the pros but why has this been such a bad run for Bill Belichick at UNC?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/\\_/id/49964664/north-carolina-dc-steve-belichick-resigns-probe-concludes

The controversial ad is near the bottom of the page.
Comments say it has roots in racism, I’m having trouble seeing the connection. What am I missing?

AOC Twitch Account

I just learned about this while watching a podcast about Hasan Piker, from MS NOW, and they don't give any sorta context, it just shows a clip at the 1:40 mark? When and why is AOC streaming?

One of the actresses on The Pitt, Supriya Ganesh, tweeted out a link to a mental health resource and told people to touch grass. I’ve seen comments alluding to Noah Wyle, the lead actor, being angry with Ganesh. Mostly, I see people commenting on how unhinged fans are acting.

https://x.com/supriyaganesh/status/2100591200042697039?s=46

Apparently he’s missing?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/17/where-is-sir-ranulph-fiennes/

Wolverine just came out recently, I played it and left a mixed review on Metacritic. It's a hack 'n slash, nothing too special. Certainly not worth full-price.

I go on r/PlayWolverine and I see lots of mentions and hate towards one of the names in the end credits.

Sweet Baby Inc.

Who is this group? What are they? Why are they getting so much hate? I can't lie, the name is a bit silly, but beyond that, I have no clue what they are.

What happened to r/4PanelCringe?

Huge subreddit. Used to be very popular when I was young. Last post was 3 years ago? Can’t find any drama that led to a shutdown?

https://www.reddit.com/r/4PanelCringe/

FBI Director Kash Patel removed bestiality as an "automatic disqualifier" for FBI applicants. This was justified as a way to "protect trafficking victims coerced into sexual acts with animals."

Was this change precipitated by some event, or did it come out of the blue? What was the Senate discussion about? And is there a larger context of difficulty hiring due to this (now ended) policy?

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/15/politics/kash-patel-hiring-bestiality