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    Smithsonian becomes new front in Trump's culture war●How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture warYhnWar1021 min ago

    The Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum of American History, has become the latest target in the Trump administration's push to reshape how American history and culture are presented in public institutions. A ProPublica report examines how pressure from the administration is affecting the museum's exhibitions and its framing of politically sensitive topics.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committeeβ–ΌWATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary as GOP targets past Trump probesβœ‰newsWorldPolitics12 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republican lawmakers examine the Justice Department investigations he led into Donald Trump. The hearings, covered live by major outlets, are expected to focus on how the classified documents and election interference cases were conducted. The appearance marks a rare public account from Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Trump.

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    Workers Walk Out After Fourth Death at Smithfield Meat Plant●Workers Walk Out After Fourth Worker Death At Smithfield Meat Plant https:// lemmy.ml/post/53331026MmastodonWorldPolitics210 h ago

    Workers at a Smithfield meat processing plant have walked out following the death of a fourth worker at the facility. The stoppage is drawing attention to safety conditions in the meatpacking industry, with commenters expressing anger that repeated fatalities were needed before action was taken. Calls are growing for investigations into the plant's safety practices and greater accountability from the company.

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    Former NBA guard J.R. Smith has been arrested and charged with family violence, according to details reported by Yahoo Sports. The two-time NBA champion, best known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, now faces legal trouble years after his retirement from professional basketball. Reports outline the arrest details and what is known so far about the charge, with reaction spreading quickly among NBA fans.

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    Jack Smith testifies to Senate panel●Jack Smith testifies to SenateπŸ¦‹bluesky2.2K3 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal cases against Donald Trump, testified to senators about his investigations. Lawmakers questioned him behind closed doors about the decision-making in the classified documents and election-related prosecutions, which were dropped after Trump's election win. The testimony is drawing attention as questions continue over political interference in the Justice Department.

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    Former special counsel Jack Smith, who prosecuted Donald Trump in two federal cases, is set to testify before US senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution. Smith faces calls from Trump allies for his own prosecution over the cases. His appearance comes amid ongoing controversy over the investigations into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents.

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    Senators prepare for Judiciary clash with Jack Smith●Senators gear up for Judiciary clash with Jack Smithβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics23 h ago

    Senators are preparing for a confrontation with Jack Smith at the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to Roll Call. Smith, the former special counsel who led federal investigations into Donald Trump, is expected to face pointed questioning from lawmakers. The hearing signals continued partisan tension over the prosecutions and their handling of cases involving the president.

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    Jack Smith to warn Trump attacks weaken justice systemβ–Ό# JackSmith will also warn that # Trump ’s attacks are weakening the # justice system. People are β€œthreatened with crimiMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts2525 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith is expected to warn that Donald Trump's attacks are weakening the US justice system. According to remarks reported ahead of his testimony, Smith will say people are being threatened with criminal investigation because they are perceived to have opposed the President, and that career Justice Department employees who worked on investigations into Trump were fired.

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    Cutting-edge surgical robot introduced at Hammersmith Hospital●Cutting edge surgical robot for Hammersmith Hospitalβœ‰newsTechnologyRobotics6 h ago

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has announced the arrival of a new cutting-edge surgical robot at Hammersmith Hospital in London. The robotic system is intended to support surgeons in performing complex procedures with greater precision, marking a significant investment in advanced medical technology for the hospital and its patients.

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    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is set to testify before Congress. The appearance is likely to draw close attention given his role in bringing criminal charges related to the 2020 election and classified documents cases, which were later dropped after Trump's election victory. Lawmakers are expected to question him about the decisions and conduct of those prosecutions.

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    Jack Smith tells senators he stands by Trump prosecutions●# JackSmith , the former special counsel who twice indicted # Trump , will tell senators on Tuesday that he continues toMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts2325 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who twice indicted Donald Trump, is testifying before senators on Tuesday. In prepared remarks, he says he continues to stand by his decision to prosecute Trump, adding that if asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, he would do so regardless of who holds power. His appearance is drawing attention as debate over the cases and presidential accountability continues.

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    Jack Smith to Testify Before Congressβ–ΌJack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-smitMmastodonWorldPolitics43 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is set to appear before Congress. The scheduled testimony is drawing attention as lawmakers are expected to question him about his probes and decisions, including the cases brought against the president that were later dropped after his election victory. The appearance promises a public accounting from the prosecutor at the center of the most consequential legal battles of recent years.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee●Former special counsel # JackSmith testifies before # Senate # Judiciary Committee # Trump # NationalSecurity # Jan6 # iMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts2025 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith has testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, drawing attention given his earlier prosecutions of Donald Trump over the January 6 attack and classified documents. Commenters are tying the appearance to debates over election interference, seditious conspiracy and national security, and it is expected to shed light on decisions made during the investigations into the president.

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    Falcons field NFL's most surprising pass rush●Why the Falcons have the most surprising pass rush in the NFL: 'Four rushing as one' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76MmastodonSportSports222 h ago

    The Atlanta Falcons are being called the most surprising pass rush in the NFL, with the phrase 'four rushing as one' credited for their early-season pressure up front. The story highlights the team's defensive line cohesion and points to players including Smith and Dorlus as key contributors to the unit's unexpected success.

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    Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again over serious crimes●WATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'βœ‰newsWorldPolitics33 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith says he would prosecute Donald Trump again over what he calls 'serious crimes against our nation'. His comments reopen the debate over the federal cases against the president-elect, which were dropped after his election victory, and are drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

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    Jack Smith tells senators he won't be silenced by threats●Jack Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics33 min ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith told US senators he will not 'be silenced' in the face of threats of prosecution against him. Smith, who led the federal criminal investigations into Donald Trump, has faced repeated calls and threats of legal action from Trump and his allies since the cases were dropped after Trump's 2024 election victory. His remarks signal he intends to keep speaking publicly despite the pressure.

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    Where Is the Predicted AI Intelligence Explosion?●Where's the "Intelligence Explosion"?Yhn283 min ago

    Economist Noah Smith asks why the much-discussed 'intelligence explosion' β€” the idea that AI will rapidly improve itself and trigger runaway progress β€” has not materialised despite advances in large language models. The essay argues that predictions of sudden, self-accelerating AI capability gains have so far not matched reality, a critique likely to draw debate among AI researchers, economists and tech commentators.

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    Jack Smith testifies before Senate on Trump cases●Here's the latest. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/29/us/trump-jack-smith-senate-testimony/jack-smith-congress-testMmastodonWorldUS Politics31 h ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led federal investigations into Donald Trump, is testifying before Congress, with the New York Times running live coverage of the Senate testimony on September 29, 2026. Details of what Smith said were not immediately available in the reports circulating, but the appearance is drawing attention given his past prosecution work related to the president.

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    Evan Alexander Smith joins Stranger Things Broadway castβ–ΌEvan Alexander Smith joins 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Broadway castβœ‰newsCultureTelevision42 min ago

    Actor Evan Alexander Smith has joined the Broadway cast of 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' in New York. The stage adaptation of the hit Netflix series continues its run on Broadway, and the casting announcement was reported by New York Theatre Guide. Details on his specific role and start date were not included in the initial report.

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    Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won’t β€˜be silenced’ by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics32 min ago

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. Smith has faced calls from Trump allies for investigation and prosecution over his handling of the cases, which were dismissed after Trump's 2024 election victory.

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    Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions●Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live https://www. theguardian.com/us-nMmastodonTechnology24 h ago

    Donald Trump has denied that his administration offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for concessions on its nuclear programme. The denial came as part of a busy day in US politics, with the White House also facing questions on artificial intelligence policy and matters involving special counsel Jack Smith. Observers are watching closely for any signs of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.

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    Jack Smith has delivered an opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to news reports. The statement marks a public appearance by the former special counsel before US lawmakers. Details of his remarks and the committee's response have not yet been widely reported, and reaction is still emerging.

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    Special counsel Jack Smith is the focus of congressional attention, with lawmakers moving to scrutinise his work and his handling of the investigations into Donald Trump. Republicans have long criticised Smith's cases, and now members of Congress are seeking testimony and records related to his probe. The developments follow the end of his federal prosecutions, which were dropped after Trump's election victory.

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    Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions●Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions - US politics live https://www.theguardian.com/us-neMmastodonWorldUS Politics24 h ago

    Donald Trump has rejected reports that the United States offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for concessions on its nuclear programme. The denial came as part of a busy US political news day that also included developments involving Jack Smith and White House media matters. The dispute over what was or was not proposed to Tehran is fuelling debate over the direction of US diplomacy toward Iran.

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    Crochet Kingpin brings wearable art to the Smithsonianβ–ΌCrochet Kingpin’s Wearable Art, Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12 - 2pm EDT - Smithsonian Eventβœ‰newsCultureArt3 h ago

    The Smithsonian will host 'Crochet Kingpin's Wearable Art,' an event scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 to 2 pm EDT. The session will spotlight crochet as wearable art, with the artist presenting work connected to the Smithsonian's programming. Details about speakers, location, and tickets have not yet been released.

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    Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations●Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigationsβœ‰newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before the Senate about his investigations into Donald Trump. Smith led the federal probes into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, both of which were dropped after Trump won the 2024 presidential election. His appearance before lawmakers is expected to draw close attention to how the cases were built and why they ended.

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    Smith Brothers Farms marks a century of grocery delivery●Smith Brothers Farms' century-old farm fresh grocery deliveryβœ‰newsBusinessRetail7 min ago

    Smith Brothers Farms is being highlighted for its century of farm-fresh grocery delivery, continuing to bring milk and local produce directly to customers' homes. The company, rooted in the Pacific Northwest dairy tradition, is noted as a rare example of a family farm business that has adapted home delivery to the modern online grocery era.

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    Heisman Trophy rankings updated after Week 4●Who's winning the Heisman Trophy? Ranking the top 7 players after Week 4 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7640803/2026/0MmastodonSportSports15 h ago

    The Athletic has published an updated ranking of the top seven Heisman Trophy contenders following Week 4 of the college football season, with Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Kamario Taylor among the leading names. The rankings fuel ongoing debate among fans about which player has the early edge in the race for college football's top individual award.

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    Jack Smith tells Senate panel he stands by Trump charging decisions●Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trumpβœ‰newsWorldPolitics33 min ago

    Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before a Senate panel, telling lawmakers he stands by his decisions to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump. Smith, who led two federal cases against the president before they were dropped after his election victory, defended the integrity of his prosecutorial work during the hearing. The testimony is drawing attention to his public accounting of the cases.

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    Jack Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics3 h ago

    Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. His closed-door appearance comes after Trump and allies called for Smith's prosecution following his investigations into the president-elect's handling of classified documents and election interference efforts.

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    Delia Smith's husband Michael Wynn-Jones dies aged 85●Delia Smith’s husband Michael Wynn-Jones dies aged 85 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/29/delia-smithMmastodonCultureEntertainment16 h ago

    Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of celebrity cook Delia Smith, has died at the age of 85. The couple were married for decades and were closely associated with Norwich City Football Club, where Smith is a joint majority shareholder. News of his death has prompted tributes and messages of sympathy from fans of the broadcaster and the club.

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    BBC 6 Music Plays Tom Browne's Funkin' For Jamaicaβ—πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music 's #LaurenLaverne Tom Browne: 🎡 Funkin' For Jamaica #6music #TomBrowne ▢️ πŸͺ„ Automagic πŸ”Š shoMmastodonCultureMusic06 h ago

    BBC Radio 6 Music's Lauren Laverne show featured Tom Browne's 1980 jazz-funk classic 'Funkin' For Jamaica' on its playlist, with automated music-tracking accounts flagging the spin alongside Spotify and Bandcamp links. The track, recorded with vocalist Toni Smith, remains a staple of the genre and a frequent pick on the station.