# guest column (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover guest column. Page: Feed: --- ## [Survivors of gender ideology describe how Planned Parenthood harmed them](https://www.liveaction.org/news/survivors-gender-ideology-planned-parenthood-harmed-them) _2026-08-22 · Sheena Rodriguez · Live Action News_ Detransitioners are exposing how sex-rejecting practices promoted and administered by Planned Parenthood and others continue to harm the vulnerable. ## [Advocates want more assisted suicide as Tasmania's rates skyrocket](https://www.liveaction.org/news/advocates-more-assisted-suicide-tasmania-rates-skyrocket) _2026-08-22 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ An independent review of the law is now occurring, though supporters are pushing for a further removal of "safeguards" surrounding 'voluntary assisted dying'. ## [Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA](https://www.liveaction.org/news/trump-nominates-heidi-overton-lead-fda) _2026-08-22 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and White House aide, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ## [Sioux Falls Slim Chickens fighting government’s discrimination lawsuit](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/sioux-falls-slim-chickens-fighting) _2026-08-22 · Jonathan Ellis · The Dakota Scout_ Company says it investigated complaint made by worker who alleged racial, sexual discrimination ## [DOH asks SD medical providers to watch for infections after poultry farms hit with bird flu](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/doh-asks-sd-medical-providers-to) _2026-08-21 · The Dakota Scout · The Dakota Scout_ Warning comes after USDA-APHIS reports first South Dakota avian influenza cases since April ## [WATCH: Catherine and her baby survived seven forced abortion attempts](https://www.liveaction.org/news/catherine-baby-survived-seven-forced-abortion-attempts) _2026-08-21 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ "The day after we returned home from spring break, he brought me breakfast in bed. That's the first domino that fell." ## [PREVIEW: Eduardo Medeiros Coming-of-Age Graphic Novel 'Battle in the Flower Gardens'](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/preview-eduardo-medeiros-coming-of-age.html) _2026-08-21 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ BATTLE IN THE FLOWER GARDENS (OGN) Written by Eduardo Medeiros Art and Colors by Eduardo Medeiros Letters by Deyvison Manes Availabe at Comixology.com Release Date: 8/26/26 BATTLE IN THE FLOWER GARDENS is a sweet look back to early adolescence during the summer in a beachside town. Every summer, Luke goes to the beach with his parents and his best friend, Mitchell, with whom he shares various geek… ## [REVIEW | Rivorium is heavy without the blur](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/review-rivorium-is-heavy-without) _2026-08-21 · Jeremy Mercier · The Dakota Scout_ ‘Melodic metal’ Sioux Falls band opened for Caster Volor at Bigs Bar ## [OFFICIAL TEASER: Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai: Season 2](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/official-teaser-netflixs-blue-eye.html) _2026-08-21 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ The second season of the Emmy winning series Blue Eye Samurai returns in January 2027 BLUE EYE SAMURAI Season 2 Release date: Coming Soon Logline: In Season 2, Mizu’s bloody quest continues in London, where she faces new friends, old foes, and her own demons. In Japan, Akemi and Taigen navigate Edo Castle under a dangerous new Shogun, while Ringo searches for new purpose. Created by: Amber Noizumi… ## ['I ended his life': Former KY cheerleader pleads guilty in death of newborn](https://www.liveaction.org/news/former-ky-cheerleader-pleads-guilty-death-newborn) _2026-08-21 · Kelli Keane · Live Action News_ As Live Action News previously reported, the child's autopsy revealed that he was born alive and that the cause of death was "asphyxia by undetermined means." ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rk09DOyLGV8e) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Kristen Ritter Joins Cast for Comic Book Read-Along Album of 'It Demands Sacrifice'](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/kristen-ritter-joins-cast-for-comic.html) _2026-08-21 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ BAD IDEA is proud to announce that acclaimed actress Krysten Ritter has joined the all-star voice cast of IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE : RECORD READ-A-LONG, the limited-edition 7" vinyl companion to BAD IDEA’s upcoming horror series IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE by Philip Gelatt (LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS) and David Yarovesky . Best known for her celebrated performance as Jessica Jones in Marvel’s JESSICA JONES, Ritter… ## [Website specifically markets American surrogates to Chinese citizens](https://www.liveaction.org/news/website-markets-american-surrogates-chinese-citizens) _2026-08-21 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ The situation is serious. Florida Sen. Rick Scott introduced a bill to prevent surrogacy contracts with people in a "foreign adversarial nation," like China. ## [VIEWPOINT | South Dakota must do better when it comes to religious liberty](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-south-dakota-must-do-better) _2026-08-21 · The Dakota Scout_ Guest column by state Sen. Amber Hulse ## [L.A. Comic Con 2026: Comic Artists & Creators Announced](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/la-comic-con-2026-comic-artists.html) _2026-08-21 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ Some of the biggest names in comics, animation, and pop culture storytelling are coming to Los Angeles Comic Con! Meet the writers, artists, and creators behind Batman , Invincible , Harley Quinn , Gargoyles , Young Justice , Arrow , Radiant Black , Spider-Man , Witchblade , and more. 1-Day Early Bird Passes are still on sale, so lock in your day at the lowest price you’ll see anywhere , at any… ## [Student medical organization hosts 'all-expenses-paid' abortion training](https://www.liveaction.org/news/student-medical-organization-paid-abortion-training) _2026-08-21 · Nancy Flanders · Live Action News_ The training involves a 'papaya abortion' manual vacuum aspiration workshop, "values-clarification training," pro-abortion advocacy rhetoric, and more. ## [Scholastic and Tezuka Productions Teaming Up to Reimagine Five of Osamu Tezuka’s Beloved Manga Series](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/scholastic-and-tezuka-productions.html) _2026-08-21 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ Graphix has obtained exclusive rights to develop five of Osamu Tezuka’s properties! Scholastic , the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka ’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children. Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. is a Japanese mass multi-media company founded… ## [Richard ‘Rick’ LeRoy Feller, 72](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/richard-rick-leroy-feller-72) _2026-08-21 · The Dakota Scout_ Dec. 30, 1953 – Aug. 6, 2026 ## [In AI’s wake, what challenges need to be addressed by finance professionals?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/ai-challenges-addressed-finance-professionals-working-life-fintech-skills) _2026-08-21 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Patrice Bouexel explores how AI and automation are impacting employee expectations and behaviours in the wider financial ecosystem. Read more: In AI’s wake, what challenges need to be addressed by finance professionals? ## [New Jersey governor signs radical bill that aims to silence pro-lifers](https://www.liveaction.org/news/new-jersey-governor-radical-bill-silence-prolifers) _2026-08-21 · Bridget Sielicki · Live Action News_ Pro-life groups say the law opens to the door for an abortion-minded woman to sue sidewalk counselors near an abortion business for "mental anguish." ## [Legals & Public Notices: August 21, 2026](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/legals-and-public-notices-august-6c3) _2026-08-21 · The Dakota Scout_ City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Public Notices, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure Sales, Summons ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TxBftIt3uKPq) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Nvidia and Korea’s Rebellions reportedly hold partnership talks](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/nvidia-and-koreas-rebellions-reportedly-hold-partnership-talks) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Nvidia has poured more than $63bn in investments into other companies. Read more: Nvidia and Korea’s Rebellions reportedly hold partnership talks ## [Meet next-gen pro-abortion groups claiming to defend 'human rights'](https://www.liveaction.org/news/next-gen-pro-abortion-groups-human-rights) _2026-08-21 · Carole Novielli · Live Action News_ Many new, well-funded pro-abortion activist groups are recruiting ideologies to use their skills and money to advance abortion. Some may be new to pro-lifers. ## [6 exciting, must-attend Irish finance events to check out this year](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/6-must-attend-finance-events-year-skills-working-life-industry-networking) _2026-08-21 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Professionals working in Ireland's growing finance sphere should consider attending one of the exciting events set to happen between now and the end of the year. Read more: 6 exciting, must-attend Irish finance events to check out this year ## [Muon Space raises $250m to scale satellite production](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/muon-space-raises-250m-to-scale-satellite-production) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Muon Space has more than 50 satellites already in development for customers. Read more: Muon Space raises $250m to scale satellite production ## [Waymo details custom AI silicon for autonomous vehicles](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/waymo-details-custom-ai-silicon-for-autonomous-vehicles-chips-robotaxis) _2026-08-21 · Tim Barnwell · Silicon Republic_ The company said its ‘purpose-built' 5nm ASIC chip aims to optimise AV systems for ‘low-latency performance’. Read more: Waymo details custom AI silicon for autonomous vehicles ## [Limerick’s Redfaire secures BGF €13m minority investment](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/limericks-redfaire-secures-bgf-minority-investment-growth-development) _2026-08-21 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ The company intends to put the funding towards its growth strategy, international expansion plans and acquisitions to broaden its reach. Read more: Limerick’s Redfaire secures BGF €13m minority investment ## [Reports: Anthropic aims above SpaceX in soon-to-come IPO](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/reports-anthropic-aims-above-spacex-in-soon-to-come-ipo) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Investors hope Anthropic could be valued at $2trn or more – doubling its initial target and dwarfing SpaceX's IPO. Read more: Reports: Anthropic aims above SpaceX in soon-to-come IPO ## [Emerson Schaunaman, 8](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/emerson-schaunaman-8) _2026-08-21 · The Dakota Scout_ March 19, 2018 - Aug. 19, 2026 ## [Four Winds: Music, arts festival swarm coming in downtown Sioux Falls](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/four-winds-music-arts-festival-swarm) _2026-08-21 · Patrick Lalley · The Dakota Scout_ Founder Corey Church books 100 band lineup in summer staple’s 11th year ## [SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Sioux Falls hobby hobos tramp their way to 1901 World’s Fair](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/scouting-yesterday-sioux-falls-hobby) _2026-08-21 · Dan Gehlsen · The Dakota Scout_ This week in South Dakota history: Aug. 14-20 ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b7CCrB4bKzjg) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/whats-going-on-south-dakota-upcoming-b39) _2026-08-20 · The Dakota Scout · The Dakota Scout_ Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com ## [John Oliver: Treating preborn humans like humans dehumanizes women](https://www.liveaction.org/news/john-oliver-argues-fetal-personhood-women-incubators) _2026-08-20 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ Acknowledging the humanity of one person does not deprive another person of his or her humanity. ## [TheDakotaScout.com is leaving Substack](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/thedakotascoutcom-is-leaving-substack) _2026-08-20 · The Dakota Scout · The Dakota Scout_ Newspaper founders say next week’s transition to new content management system Beehiiv planned with readers’ interest prioritized ## [Federal judge blocks Trump admin from defunding graphic sex ed in schools](https://www.liveaction.org/news/federal-judge-blocks-defunding-graphic-sex-ed) _2026-08-20 · Cassy Cooke · Live Action News_ A federal judge says HHS can't change the program while a lawsuit continues, but the groups like SIECUS and Planned Parenthood won't see funding restored yet. ## [UK Labour MP: Fix palliative care before considering assisted suicide](https://www.liveaction.org/news/labour-mp-palliative-care-before-assisted-suicide) _2026-08-20 · Right to Life UK · Live Action News_ A UK Labour Party MP says palliative care must be fixed ahead of any debate about legalizing assisted suicide, echoing comments made by the PM. ## [FIRST LOOK: The Creep Joins the Clown Show & Terrorizes Humanity With Alien Horrors in 'Creepshow' Vol. 5 #1](https://www.lotuslandcomics.com/2026/08/first-look-creep-joins-clown-show.html) _2026-08-20 · Hank Rea - Editor · Lotusland Comics_ Tyler Boss, Lorenzo De Felici & Francesca Ciregia Resurrect the Eisner Award-Nominated Horror Anthology With a Pair of Tantalizing Tales Today Skybound and Image Comics shared interior art and variant covers for Creepshow Vol. 5 #1, the debut issue of the fifth volume of the hugely popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment… ## [Aberdeen mayor injured in paragliding crash that kills son](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/aberdeen-mayor-injured-in-paragliding) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Ellis · The Dakota Scout_ Crash occurred northeast of Aberdeen Wednesday night, Brown County sheriff announces ## [Busting 4 media myths about surrogate McKenna West](https://www.liveaction.org/news/conspiracy-theories-surrogate-mckenna-west-baby) _2026-08-20 · Nancy Flanders · Live Action News_ After surrogate McKenna West went public with her surrogacy experience, it went viral; along the way, the facts were muddled by media outlets and "influencers." ## [ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sophie-adenot-first-french-woman-spacewalk-esa-nasa-space-exploration) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon conducted the spacewalk with the goal of replacing a failed space-to-ground antenna on the International Space Station. Read more: ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk ## [Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/report-only-sectors-aiding-ai-adoption-poised-for-sure-growth) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ ‘Only markets in three categories – infrastructure; data and AI; and identity, access and network security – are broadly positioned for clear growth,’ finds Forrester. Read more: Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it ## [Yankton treatment center for women with substance use disorder set to open](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/yankton-treatment-center-for-women) _2026-08-20 · The Dakota Scout · The Dakota Scout_ Avera, Lewis and Clark Behavioral, team up with state to offer services for women, including pregnant women ## [How AI is normalizing abortion as a consumer product](https://www.liveaction.org/news/ai-normalizing-abortion-consumer-product) _2026-08-20 · Angeline Tan · Live Action News_ AI will not become pro-life by chance; it must be made so by intentional, well-funded, technologically competent engagement. Vulnerable lives depend on it. ## [For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/it-program-manager-tech-computers-coding-leadership-productivity) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Meera Harichan discusses the true potential of technology to bring together communities with a shared vision and how diversity should never be a box-ticking exercise. Read more: For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding ## [Iowa troubles put new scrutiny on 'Switchyard' redevelopment in downtown Sioux Falls](https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/iowa-troubles-put-new-scrutiny-on) _2026-08-20 · Joe Sneve · The Dakota Scout_ Developer who landed $8M TIF for $95M former railyard site complex facing fraud, unpaid loan allegations ## [Surrogate McKenna West saved their son's life. Now they're suing her for $100k](https://www.liveaction.org/news/intended-parents-sue-surrogate-mckenna-west-100k) _2026-08-20 · Nancy Flanders · Live Action News_ The intended parents of a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome are suing surrogate McKenna West for more than $100k after she refused to abort him. ## [Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/whos-leading-irelands-new-chip-advisory-council) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ The new council will provide independent expert advice to the Government on developing the semiconductor sector. Read more: Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council? ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ The 2025-founded company aims to demonstrate that not every company requires high-end, powerful graphic processors or AI strategies. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Tim Barnwell · Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-verne-croatia-robotaxi-zagreb-autonomous-vehicle) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Pony and Uber are also expanding their partnership across four additional European cities. Read more: Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia ## [Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/stripe-agrees-to-buy-openrouter-terms-undisclosed) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Real-world economic potential of AI will depend on efficient usage of scarce compute resources, Stripe's Patrick Collison said. Read more: Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed