This Might Be Boruto's Last Stand Against Jura

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This Might Be Boruto's Last Stand Against Jura

Story by Cathlyn Melo
8/8/20253w
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This Might Be Boruto's Last Stand Against Jura
This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex finally gives fans time to breathe with the sudden conclusion of Boruto and Kawaki’s showdown with the strongest Shinju, Jura, in the Land of the Wind. A new arc is about to start, but Jura’s existence remains a major problem for Naruto Uzumaki’s children.
Just when things are getting exciting in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Jura surprisingly steps away from the battlefield in the meantime. However, he leaves nothing but a threat to the legendary shinobi, Naruto Uzumaki, stressing that the real battle, as well as Boruto Uzumaki’s last stand against Jura, is still to come.

Jura Is Stronger than Boruto and Kawaki Combined

Jura Is the Strongest Character in Boruto Now

  • First Manga Appearance: Chapter 4
  • Species: Humanoid God Tree/ Direct Incarnation of Juvenile Ten Tails
There’s no stopping Jura from reigning supreme in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The strongest of the Shinju Clones has been unstoppable, proving just how strong he was without using the full extent of his powers in the battle against Boruto and Kawaki somewhere in the Land of the Wind. Fans know it’s only the beginning of Jura’s showcase of power, and there are bigger battles looming on the horizon.
At the moment, Jura is the strongest villain to ever grace the pages of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. As the direct incarnation of the Ten Tails, he possesses immense strength and massive chakra reserves far superior to Boruto and Kawaki combined. Not to mention, he has clearly surpassed the legendary ninjas of the older generation, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. Without a doubt, Jura has godlike power, and his intelligence makes him an even greater threat.
It's a bad habit, but fighting a strong opponent like you makes my heart dance with joy.—Jura to Boruto
Additionally, the latest chapter of Boruto showed in great detail just how unserious Jura was while fighting Boruto and Kawaki. This speaks volumes about Jura’s real strength, revealing that his true power far exceeds what the Boruto manga has shown so far. With the amount of power Jura has in his arsenal, he could turn every battle in his favor. Because of this, Boruto is burdened with the responsibility of finishing Jura as soon as possible.
It’s no secret that Boruto finds it difficult to control the power of karma. To date, karma is holding Boruto back, instead of doing more good things in battle. Instead of using karma, Boruto would rather avoid tapping into its power just to retain his control over his body. He has been relying on his other abilities as of late, using attack combinations with Rasengan Uzuhiko and his Flying Thunder God technique.
In other words, for Boruto, avoiding the power of karma means avoiding Momoshiki Otsutsuki’s return. He has been doing a good job keeping Momoshiki at bay, so much so that fans are getting impatient with Momoshiki Otsutsuki’s return in the Boruto manga. In fact, Boruto did so well, calming himself down in the fight against Jura, even after his karma resonated with Kawaki.
However, winning against an overwhelming opponent like Jura requires Boruto to be at his most powerful. By mastering the full power of karma, without losing himself to Momoshiki Otsutsuki, he might do wonders in the decisive battle with Jura. There’s a strong chance he can match or even surpass Jura, forcing the latter onto the defensive.
If, in any way, Ikemoto and Kishimoto decide to make things more difficult for Boruto, they should give him a new power-up to compensate for the lost opportunity. After all, the manga has been unpredictable so far, so there’s no telling what will truly happen to Boruto once the power of karma fails him.
Usually, anime heroes who are on the losing end often receive a power boost in the middle of a crucial fight. Boruto might not be an exception, especially in the decisive battle against Jura, where he might unlock a new power in the form of the long-speculated Jougan. This mysterious dojutsu has only appeared in the anime, but many fans are expecting it to officially become canon in Boruto’s most crucial fight. For now, Boruto is in dire need of a new power-up. Whether he masters the full power of karma or unlocks the Jougan remains uncertain in Boruto, but not impossible.

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Hours After Giving Birth, First-Time Mom Realizes Something Is Wrong

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The 10 hardest-working states in the US — and the 10 states that work the least

Story by tlakritz@businessinsider.com (Talia Lakritz,Kristine Villarroel)
9/1/202518h
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  • WalletHub ranked all US states based on how hardworking their residents are.
  • The study used metrics like average work hours per week, employment rates, and leisure hours.
  • North Dakota and Alaska were ranked among the hardest-working, while Michigan was ranked lowest.
Working hard, or hardly working?
Americans work an average of 1,805 hours per year, according to the World Economic Forum, but some states put in more hours than others.
WalletHub examined data for all 50 US states to determine which are the hardest-working.
The August 2025 report measured 10 indicators by state divided into two categories: "direct work factors" and "indirect work factors."
Direct work factors included average workweek hours, employment rate, share of households where no adults work, share of workers with unused vacation time, share of workers who are "involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace," and the rate of idle youth, meaning residents aged 18 to 24 who are not in school or working and do not have a degree beyond a high school diploma or GED.
The indirect work factors studied were average commute time, share of workers with multiple jobs, annual volunteer hours per resident, and average leisure time spent per day.
The report used data collected in July from the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Gallup, and AmeriCorps, among other sources, WalletHub said.
"It's undeniable that America has fostered a culture of hard work, with people working longer hours than residents of other developed countries and often leaving vacation time on the table," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo wrote in the report.
Here are the top 10 hardest-working states, according to the study, followed by the 10 states that ranked the lowest.
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'The Smashing Machine' Early Reviews Are All Leaning One Way

Story by James Brizuela
9/1/202513h
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Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing Machine © A24
Dwayne Johnson has been known worldwide as "The Rock," one of the greatest wrestlers the sport has ever seen. He also began to switch to a movie star in the early 2000s, and has since taken the world by storm with his action movie prowess as well.
Johnson has typically starred in buddy comedies, action films, and blockbuster franchises like "Jumanji." However, his debut into the world of heavy dramatic roles is finally here.
Ben Safdie, known for "Uncut Gems," has written and directed a biopic on MMA star Mark Kerr. Johnson takes on the role of Kerr, showcasing a more dramatic look at the life of one of mixed martial arts' greatest fighters.
"The Smashing Machine" has a release date of October 3, but the premiere for the film is currently ongoing. That said, early reviews for the film are beginning to pour out, with outlets all leaning one way on the Johnson-led drama.
The Hollywood Reporter writes:
"For a movie anchored by an actor who became famous for his staged bouts in the WWE, The Smashing Machine's greatest attribute may be the way much of it doesn't feel fake at all. Excluding some of the drama with Dawn, which goes a bit overboard in the last act, Safdie succeeds in making Kerr's struggles as lifelike as possible. When, in a late switcheroo that's yet another fit of realism, the actual Kerr briefly replaces Johnson, it's 25 years later and he looks nothing like the man we've been watching. Yet he seems to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders."
Variety states:
"'The Smashing Machine' isn't a sports movie that wants to jerk a Pavolvian response of triumph out of us. It's after something subtler and more moving. By the end of the film, Mark, who had grown so used to winning, has won in the most transformative way. He has found the man buried inside the machine."
Discussing Film gives the film a 4.5/5 stars and says:
"Compact fragments of Mark Kerr's psyche reveal themselves one by one throughout the movie, slowly painting an honorable, cinematic mural of the former MMA champion on the big screen — inclusive of his human imperfections and perseverance. The Smashing Machine holds all of the blood, sweat, and tears shed to equal value. In doing so, this biopic amounts to something much bigger than just the sport at hand. It values wins and losses fairly, but excels when pondering how we, as humans, find harmony between the pillars that tend to make or break us."
Jairo Jimenez writes:
"THE SMASHING MACHINE stands out for its authenticity & raw portrayal. Safdie's direction balances the brutality of the ring w/ a humane & heartfelt narrative. The chemistry between Johnson & Blunt is genuine & touching, elevating the drama w/ shocking emotional depth. #Venezia82."
Though it is a little over a month until "The Smashing Machine" will hit theaters, the film is already drawing plenty of positive reviews, along with Johnson potentially receiving Academy Award recognition for his dramatic acting.
For more movie news, head to Newsweek Movies.
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Donald Trump's approval rating changes with low educated Americans

Story by Martha McHardy
9/1/202521h
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Donald Trump's standing with Americans without a college degree—a group central to his political base—has swung noticeably over the past three months.
Gallup polling shows that in June, 41 percent of non-college-educated Americans approved of Trump's job performance, while 56 percent disapproved. His numbers dipped slightly in July, with 38 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving. But by August, Trump saw a rebound: 45 percent of non-college voters approved of his performance, compared to 49 percent who disapproved.

Why It Matters

Non college-educated Americans have long supported Trump. In 2024, he won 56 percent of Americans without a college degree, up from 51 percent in 2020.
The recent rebound in his approval rating with this group suggests that his populist messaging and economic appeals may still resonate, even as he struggles with college-educated voters.

What To Know

Trump's rebounding popularity with this group stands in contrast to his ratings with college-educated voters, who are turning away from Trump, according to Gallup's polling. Among College-educated voters, Trump's net approval rating now stands at -42 points.
College-educated voters and non-college-educated voters differ significantly on how they view Trump's record on education.
The Gallup poll shows that just 26 percent of college graduates approve of Trump's handling of education, while 71 percent disapprove. Trump fared better among non-college educated voters on the topic, with 45 percent approving and 53 percent disapproving.
Since the start of his second term, Trump has launched a sweeping crackdown on universities he claims are "hotbeds of liberalism and antisemitism." Harvard has been the prime target: the White House canceled $100 million in contracts, froze $3.2 billion in research funding, sought to block international student enrollment, and even threatened its tax-exempt status—moves that sparked protests and comparisons to Cold War loyalty tests.
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Other elite schools, including Columbia, Penn, and Cornell, have also lost federal funding over disputes on issues such as pro-Palestinian activism and transgender athletes. Harvard has warned the demands threaten the long-standing autonomy of U.S. universities.
The poll shows a divide between college-educated Americans and those without college degrees on the issue of federal funding, highlighting a possible cultural rift.
Most Americans with a college degree, 62 percent, are opposed to withholding funding from universities that don't comply with the president's requirements, while those without a college degree are split, with about 3 in 10 in favor, a similar share opposed, and about 4 in 10 saying they don't have an opinion.
Meanwhile, about half of Republicans said they are in favor of the move.
For Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's Project on Ethics in Political Communication, the widening education divide in American politics helps explain why Trump remains so polarizing.
"It would be a huge mistake to say these polling results show that smart people dislike Trump and only dumb people support him. This survey does not measure intellect. A lot of well-educated people support President Trump," Loge told Newsweek.
Instead, he argues, the difference stems from economic security.
Loge points out that, according to the Social Security Administration, men with bachelor's degrees earn approximately $900,000 more in median lifetime earnings than high school graduates. He says this gap shapes opportunity and worldview. College graduates, concentrated in cities that are diverse and globally connected, often lean Democratic, while non-college voters—more likely to feel "the system is rigged against you"—form a core part of Trump's base, according to Loge.
Trump amplifies this cultural divide, Loge added, by framing elites as enemies.
"Trump exploits this divide by arguing 'those people' are out to get 'you,'" he said.
Joan Williams, a law professor at UC Hastings, agreed, saying: "College grads have watched in dismay as Trump tramples the rule of law and trashes institutions…that employ many college grads," she said.
Non-college voters, however, often find satisfaction in their reaction.
"Trump's always been their middle finger," Williams explained.
But even as Trump's approval among non-college Americans has rebounded, Gallup polling shows rising pessimism within this core constituency on a key issue — the economy.
In August, 42 percent of the least-educated Americans rated the economy as "poor"—up from 36 percent in June and the highest of any education group. A majority, 61 percent, said the economy is getting worse, compared with 59 percent two months earlier.
Views of the job market were evenly split, with 48 percent saying good jobs are available and 48 percent disagreeing. Trump fares no better on specific economic issues: just 38 percent approve of his handling of the economy, while 56 percent disapprove, a slight shift from 40–58 in July. His marks on trade remain weak as well, with 54 percent disapproving of his handling of foreign trade last month.
The pessimism is mirrored in labor market realities. In January 2025, the unemployment rate for adults 25 and older with only a high school diploma stood at 4.5 percent, compared to 5.2 percent for those without a diploma and just 2.3 percent for those with a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump's tariffs, introduced on April 1, could affect the economy even further.
Goldman Sachs previously estimated the tariffs—which have rattled global markets, strained ties with U.S. allies and trading partners, and fueled concerns of higher consumer prices and slower economic growth—could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits.
In that scenario, Williams said, Trump could lose his clout with non-college educated voters.
"For now the tariffs non-college grads were concerned about earlier in the summer haven't fueled inflation. If that happens, watch out: voters no longer trust Republicans more than Democrats on the economy," she told Newsweek.
Update, 9/01/25, 11:21 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from Peter Loge and Joan Williams, as well as additional information.
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