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[POP @poprichX]

Italy says warships are going to Bab al-Mandeb. Do they actually deploy within 14 days? YES or NO? https://t.co/N9gSUbXrfK

[Clash Report @clashreport]

Italy will deploy warships to protect its commercial vessels through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, warning Rome would not wait for an EU decision.

“We have the capabilities to protect the passage,” Crosetto said, adding that Italy “must not allow bureaucratic delays in decision-making to exacerbate an already complex situation.”

[POP @poprichX]

De Paul says there’s no discussion — Messi should win the Ballon d’Or. Does he? YES or NO? https://t.co/ryKwQLQntk

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🌕🇦🇷 Rodrigo De Paul: “In my opinion, Leo Messi should win the Ballon d'Or”.

“For me there is no discussion, what he did at this World Cup at the age of 39 and being the best player of the tournament... no one will do anything like that ever again”, told TUDN Mexico.

[POP @poprichX]

Kane says 73 goals speak for themselves. Does he win the Ballon d’Or? YES or NO? https://t.co/kJ3eOZlpan

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Harry Kane on the Ballon d’Or: “I don’t like to speak about myself… 73 goals speak for themselves”.

“It’s been the best season of my life, by far”, told @marca.

[POP @poprichX]

Reports say the Pentagon may pull 25k+ troops from Europe. Do they announce a drawdown plan within 60 days? YES or NO? https://t.co/Wpjfgqc2nf

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Pentagon reportedly weighing pulling 25,000 or more U.S. troops from Europe — nearly a third of the American force there.

[POP @poprichX]

NYT: Washington is floating business deals with Moscow before the war ends. Do they announce a framework within 30 days? YES or NO? https://t.co/lt5EYS5Zox

[Clash Report @clashreport]

BIG: The Trump administration is considering signing business deals with Russia before the war in Ukraine ends, marking a shift from Trump’s earlier position that economic agreements should wait until a peace settlement.

Officials believe offering Moscow economic incentives could help persuade Putin and members of Russia’s elite to support an agreement.

Possible areas previously discussed by Russian officials include rare earths, aluminum, Arctic projects and energy.

Source: NYT

[POP @poprichX]

Real Madrid are circling Everton’s Branthwaite at £80M. Formal bid within 30 days? YES or NO? https://t.co/zdgyYY4m9Z

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 Real Madrid are now weighing up a £80M move for Everton's 24-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is also on the radar of several Premier League clubs.

Despite signing Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Ibrahima Konaté during the summer window, there is a lingering sense at the Santiago Bernabeu that the squad remains one central defender short of perfection.

(Source: Goal)

[POP @poprichX]

PSG want Barcelona’s Gavi. Do they make a formal bid by Jan 31? YES or NO? https://t.co/JikRzzxi3H

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 PSG have set their sights on a move for Barcelona midfielder Gavi. 🇪🇸

Luis Enrique is keen to bring the Spanish international to Paris.

(Source: Paristeamfr)

[POP @poprichX]

Arsenal are extremely keen on Bournemouth’s Kroupi. Do they make a formal bid by Jan 31? YES or NO?

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 Arsenal are extremely keen on a move for Bournemouth and France U21s forward Eli Junior Kroupi.

The Cherries are open to selling, as they are with many of their players. But they would expect a huge fee, as they would many of their players.

(Source: Football London)

[POP @poprichX]

US diesel just hit a record $6.43 — some paths point near $7. Does the national average hit $7.00 within 90 days? YES or NO?

[BNO News @BNONews]

UPDATE: Average U.S. diesel price hits $6.43 per gallon, a new all-time high, while gas rises to $4.47.

The average price of diesel is expected to reach $7.30 this year, according to @Kalshi.

[POP @poprichX]

Japan’s PM is trying to lock in Trump next week before Xi. Do they actually sit down in person? YES or NO?

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly working to arrange a meeting with Trump next week.

[POP @poprichX]

Zee Pruk is set for Jil Sander in Milan on Sep 23. Does the appearance happen as announced? YES or NO?

[Hello Asian @Hello_asian]

พ่อหนุ่มสายแฟ !! เริ่ดเกิ้นน !!

“Zee Pruk” @zee_pruk will attend the Jil Sander show at Milan Fashion Week SS 2027 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Jil Sander – MILAN FASHION WEEK SS 2027

#JilSander
#ZeePruk
#domunditv

[POP @poprichX]

L'Équipe says Kanté is done with France under Zidane. Is he left off the next official squad? YES or NO?

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 N’Golo Kanté’s international career with France looks to be OVER following the arrival of Zinédine Zidane as manager. 👋🇫🇷

The 35-year-old is not expected to feature in Zidane’s plans moving forward.

(Source: @lequipe)

[POP @poprichX]

Bessent says he'll sit with China's He Lifeng this weekend — days before Trump meets Xi. Do they actually meet before Monday? YES or NO?

https://t.co/5XD779rf5O

[POP @poprichX]

Cam Skattebo is ready for Aaron Donald. Does Donald play Monday Night vs the Giants? YES or NO?

[NFL Rumors @nflrums]

🚨🚨 #Giants Cam Skattebo on potentially facing Aaron Donald this week:

"If it is his first game, he's got to be ready for it, just like we do. I'm excited to play against him...if I have to meet him in the hole on 3rd and 1, so be it. I gotta get one yard."

[POP @poprichX]

SEC opened a path for real onchain US stocks. Does Coinbase or Robinhood announce a US tokenized-stock product within 30 days? YES or NO?

[MANDO CT 🇮🇪 🇦🇪 🇬🇧 @MandoCT]

This is much bigger than another crypto headline.

The SEC has opened a regulated pathway for REAL US stocks to trade on public blockchains.

Not synthetic tokens that simply follow a share price.

Actual ownership with voting rights, dividends and the same protections as traditional shares.

Qualifying platforms will receive a five-year window to build blockchain-based markets using smart contracts and liquidity pools without registering as full national exchanges.

This could eventually mean:

24/7 markets
Faster settlement
Lower costs
Fractional ownership
Greater global accessibility
Stocks used instantly as onchain collateral

People still think crypto is only about speculation.

Meanwhile, the infrastructure for the next generation of global finance is being built right in front of them.

Wall Street is not defeating blockchain.

Wall Street is moving onto it.

This is the real-world asset revolution, and we are still incredibly early.

Mando CT

Source: @CoinDesk ⁠

[POP @poprichX]

American and United say expensive fuel means fewer flights. Do they announce capacity cuts within 14 days? YES or NO?

[Kalshi @Kalshi]

JUST IN: American and United say if fuel stays this expensive they'll just fly fewer planes

[POP @poprichX]

US cleared Iranian leaders for UNGA. Do they actually show up in New York next week? YES or NO?

[Kalshi @Kalshi]

JUST IN: US will allow Iran leaders to attend UN General Assembly

[POP @poprichX]

BlackRock just scooped another $183M of Bitcoin. Do they post another nine-figure IBIT buy within 7 days? YES or NO?

[Ash Crypto @AshCrypto]

BREAKING : 🇺🇸 BlackRock ETF buys $183,660,000 worth of Bitcoin.

[POP @poprichX]

FF7 Revelation might be a ~200GB download — even on disc. Do they post an official PS5 install size within 7 days? YES or NO?

[Wario64 @Wario64]

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is "probably going to be around 200GB of game"

Retail copies will require internet download

https://t.co/eVlZ1EYdh1

[POP @poprichX]

Zedd says: see you tomorrow, Japan. Does the Japan show happen without a surprise cancellation? YES or NO?

https://t.co/JUrzwv0PIz

[Zedd @Zedd]

See you tomorrow Japan 🇯🇵♥️