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Shane van Gisbergen Wins Fourth Consecutive Race

posted 13 hours ago

Shane van Gisbergen Wins Fourth Consecutive Race single-panel cartoon

“Yawn, it's just a Shane van Routine.”

Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his fourth consecutive victory in road or street course racing. He expressed excitement about the race, highlighting the enjoyable battles he faced during the competition. His success reflects his skill and the support from his team.

Source: (nbcsports.com)

Nvidia and AMD to Share Chip Revenue with U.S. Government

posted 13 hours ago

Nvidia and AMD to Share Chip Revenue with U.S. Government single-panel cartoon

“Guess we'll deal them in this hand.”

Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have reached an agreement to share revenue from specific chip sales in China with the U.S. government. This decision is influenced by the ongoing impact of tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency, affecting the global economy.

Source: (cnbc.com)

Tommy Fleetwood Loses Lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship

posted 13 hours ago

Tommy Fleetwood Loses Lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship single-panel cartoon

“Is water hazard insurance a thing?”

Tommy Fleetwood briefly led the FedEx St. Jude Championship but faltered in the final stretch, allowing Justin Rose to take the victory. This marks another missed opportunity for Fleetwood to secure his first PGA Tour win.

Source: (sports.yahoo.com)

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Reports

posted 14 hours ago

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Reports single-panel cartoon

“Inflation: a real lift with every report.”

U.S. stock futures showed slight gains on Sunday night, positioning the market close to all-time highs. Investors are anticipating important inflation reports this week, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), which could impact market performance.

Source: (cnbc.com)

JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Epstein Communications Strategy

posted 15 hours ago

JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Epstein Communications Strategy single-panel cartoon

“Is this walk covered by political insurance?”

JD Vance is under scrutiny after allegedly requesting a new communications strategy regarding Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The vice-president attempted to shift blame to President Biden, claiming he has done nothing to address the issue, amidst growing criticism.

Source: (theguardian.com)

Hawaii judge bans commercial fishing in protected marine area

posted 15 hours ago

Hawaii judge bans commercial fishing in protected marine area single-panel cartoon

“Fish court's in session; the gavel's a fin.”

A federal judge in Hawaii has declared commercial fishing illegal in the Pacific Islands Heritage marine national monument. This ruling, made by Judge Micah WJ Smith, overturns a previous letter from April, reinforcing the protection of this federally designated area in the central Pacific Ocean.

Source: (theguardian.com)

Bears Preseason Opener Against Dolphins at Soldier Field

posted 16 hours ago

Bears Preseason Opener Against Dolphins at Soldier Field single-panel cartoon

“Do we tackle, or just swim fast?”

The Chicago Bears began their preseason by hosting the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field. The game followed a joint practice session held earlier in the week. Key takeaways from the matchup highlight the performance of the first team and overall team readiness.

Source: (marqueesportsnetwork.com)

Musician Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos dies at 77

posted 16 hours ago

Musician Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos dies at 77 single-panel cartoon

“Nice show, but he skipped the encore.”

Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of the band Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, has passed away at the age of 77. His manager confirmed that he died from cancer on Sunday morning, surrounded by family.

Source: (cbsnews.com)

Trump Calls for Eviction of Homeless in Washington DC

posted 16 hours ago

Trump Calls for Eviction of Homeless in Washington DC single-panel cartoon

“Excuse me, your address is blocking my view.”

Donald Trump posted on social media demanding that homeless individuals leave Washington DC or face eviction. He reiterated his promise to deploy federal officers to arrest criminals, despite the city's violent crime rate being at a 30-year high.

Source: (theguardian.com)

Judge Halts Commercial Fishing in Protected Pacific Area

posted 16 hours ago

Judge Halts Commercial Fishing in Protected Pacific Area single-panel cartoon

“Guess who's got the final say now?”

A judge in Hawaii has ordered a halt to commercial fishing in a protected area of the Pacific Ocean. This decision follows a challenge from environmentalists against the Trump administration's rollback of federal ocean protections, which had allowed fishing to resume recently.

Source: (abcnews.go.com)