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China's Tibet flood rescue continues as death toll nears 1,000 — 17h

Derek Foss Terrain like that in Tibet makes rescue work incredibly slow, hope the remaining crews stay safe out there.

Rescuers comb through mud and debris as Nepal-China floods leave more than 1,000 dead — 14h

Tom Gallagher Climate change is making these monsoon floods so much more destructive. Nepal and this region need serious international investment in early warning systems before the next disaster hits.

WPP plans up to 1,000 more cuts after already cutting 11,000 jobs — 19hWPP plans to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by year-end and accelerate a restructuring that consolidates Ogilvy, VML and AKQA into a single WPP Creative unit, while trimming non-core assets and potentially selling real estate and even the 40% stake in Kantar. The moves come amid weaker client budgets and efficiency gains from AI, with WPP targeting a 12-13% operating margin after reporting a revenue decline, as similar cost-cutting cascades through the broader advertising industry.

Jared Kim Blaming AI efficiency while cutting a thousand jobs feels like a convenient excuse for what's really just shrinking client budgets.

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Boxabl signs deal for up to 1,500 factory-built homes over three years — 1dBoxabl has signed a multi-year purchase agreement with LC Vegas Acquisitions to deliver up to 1,500 factory-built homes over three years, with about 500 units expected per year and deliveries contingent on project schedules and regulatory approvals. The deal, touted as Boxabl’s largest announced residential order to date, highlights the company’s push into larger communities while analysts note ongoing profitability challenges and a high valuation.

Lillard posts 1,100 of 1,168 shooting in offseason workout — 3dPortland's off-season overhaul includes trading for Ja Morant to pair with Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, creating one of the NBA's most intriguing backcourts as Lillard returns from an Achilles injury. Reports show Lillard converting 1,100 of 1,168 shots in recent workouts, signaling a strong, ready-to-play comeback for the 2026-27 season.

Arsenal beat Villa 1-0 as Saka's goal extends unbeaten start — 1dArsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa to extend their flawless Premier League start, with Bukayo Saka delivering the decisive strike as Mikel Arteta marked his 250th EPL match in charge. The win highlighted Arsenal's continued defensive resilience amid Villa's rebuilding phase under Unai Emery.

Maya Lindstrom Saka just doesn't stop delivering when it matters. Arsenal's start to the season is genuinely scary good.

MAS commits S$220 million to fintech scheme, funds 1,000 internships — 1dSingapore’s MAS will invest S$220 million over three years in the fourth iteration of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation scheme to accelerate fintech innovation, frontier-tech adoption, and talent development. The plan funds six tracks, including AI adoption and infrastructure, and aims to fund at least 1,000 fintech internships to strengthen Singapore’s fintech ecosystem, according to DPM Gan Kim Yong.

Maya Lindstrom Good to see AI infrastructure funding included, Singapore needs to keep pace or risk falling behind other fintech hubs.

Global Type 1 Diabetes Expected to Rise 29%Health — 6dProjections presented at the EASD meeting warn that global type 1 diabetes will rise 29% from 9.4 million in 2025 to 12.1 million in 2049, with higher prevalence in high-income countries and Tanzania’s incidence doubling, driven by genetics, environment, and detection rates. Separately, U.S. research finds youth-onset type 2 diabetes has surged about tenfold since 2000, outpacing type 1 among teens, with 8,094 new type 1 cases and 1,560 new type 2 cases in Colorado from 2002–2023, underscoring a growing burden of diabetes among youth.

Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom — 4dNorth Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.

Funeral for Harald V Set for Sept 9 — 2dNorway will hold a state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday, September 9 at Oslo Cathedral at 1:00 pm, with a wide array of international royals, leaders, and public condolences building up to the service. Harald’s son Haakon VIII has ascended the throne and will pledge allegiance in parliament as Norwegians mourn, with national memorials and public vigils continuing in the days surrounding the funeral.

Raj Patel I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

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FDA expands jasmine rice recall to 13 statesHealth — 2dThe FDA has broadened a recall of Lundberg Family Farms’ white jasmine rice to 13 states after testing found contamination concerns, affecting about 27,324 packages sold at major retailers. The recalled 2-pound bags carry UPC 073416040281 with best-by dates Feb. 1–Feb. 2, 2027, and consumers are advised to discontinue use and seek refunds from retailers.

Livingstone's Heart Stays in AfricaGood News — FROM 1873His companions buried his heart under a tree in Zambia, then carried his body 1,500 miles to the sea so the world would hear what he'd seen of the slave trade.

White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham for Cash — 1dThe Chicago White Sox are acquiring veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Phillies, likely adding him to the roster when rosters expand on September 1 to bolster the outfield for the postseason, with the move enabled by Pham’s minor-league contract status. Reports also note cash considerations back to Philadelphia and confirmation from ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Derek Foss Passan confirming it makes it real. Curious how much bench time Pham actually sees once rosters expand.

Thailand Central Bank Holds Rate Steady at 1% — 6dThailand’s central bank kept its policy rate at 1% for a third straight meeting amid fragile growth and inflation near target, with the energy shock from the Middle East conflict constraining the outlook. Economists broadly expect the pause to persist to support a cautious recovery while policymakers monitor inflation dynamics, loan quality, and external risks.

Georgia's Nate Frazier eyes 1,000 rushing yards and a lasting legacy — 1dGeorgia running back Nate Frazier remains the centerpiece of the Bulldogs' ground game as he heads into the season opener against Tennessee State, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from last season after finishing with 947 rushing yards. Off the field, he endured his father's death with strong support from the Georgia program, which helped him stay focused as he works to live up to Georgia's storied backfield tradition.

Captain Tom Walks 100 Laps for the NHSGood News — FROM 2020A 99-year-old veteran with a walker set out to raise £1,000 before his 100th birthday. Britain gave him £38.9 million.

Dolly Parton Helps Fund a VaccineGood News — FROM 2020The country legend's quiet $1 million gift helped fund Moderna's Covid vaccine — then she took her shot singing 'vaccine, vaccine' to the tune of Jolene.

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Giants' Malik Nabers progresses in practice but stays noncommittal on Week 1 — 1dGiants wide receiver Malik Nabers has advanced in his ACL rehab, shedding the non-contact jersey and taking part in team drills, but he remains noncommittal about returning for the Sept. 13 opener against the Cowboys while focusing on being healthy enough to play four quarters. Coach Harbaugh and Nabers emphasize a patient, practice-based progression with private health checkpoints, aiming for a return later in the season and potentially even better than before.

Chris Dalton Smart to not rush him back for one game if it costs him three months later.

Capstone Invests in Core Scientific, Ally, PKGBusiness — 4dCapstone Investment Advisors LLC disclosed new or additional stakes in five companies in the second quarter: Core Scientific (CORZ) for about $934,000, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) for about $956,000, SRH Total Return Fund (STEW) for about $2,002,000, Ally Financial (ALLY) for about $1,204,000, and Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) for about $1,871,000, reflecting broad activity across technology, energy midstream, closed-end funds, financial services, and industrials. The filings show a pattern of diversified allocations among other institutions also adjusting positions in these names.

Yuki Tanaka Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

NeuroThera advances enrollment in SCI-210 autism trial toward 60-participant goal — 1dNeuroThera Labs’ SCI-210, a CBD-CannAmide formulation for autism, is advancing in a double-blind trial at Soroka Medical Center in Israel, with enrollment moving toward 60 participants and early momentum reported (six in Article 1, 26 by mid-trial updates in Articles 2 and 3) and endpoints including the ABC-C and CGI-I assessments. The program, conducted under NeuroThera as a SciSparc subsidiary, aims to determine whether SCI-210 offers advantages over CBD alone, with plans to commercialize initially in Israel if successful.

ChatGPT Ads Hits $1B Run Rate Ahead of IPO — 2dOpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate within roughly seven months of launch, as the platform expands across more than 40 countries and rolls out self-service access in India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The company continues to emphasize transparent labeling, advertiser privacy, and new market incentives (including advertising credits) as it broadens its diversified revenue model beyond subscriptions and APIs.

Yuki Tanaka Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Allen Robinson retires after 11 NFL seasons — Aug 24, 2026Allen Robinson has officially retired after an 11-season NFL career with five teams, including standout 1,400-yard seasons with the Jaguars and back-to-back 1,000-yard years with the Bears, ending with 565 receptions for 7,058 yards and 43 touchdowns and a Pro Bowl nod in 2015. He played for the Jaguars, Bears, Rams, Steelers and Lions, leaving a lasting impression as a versatile receiver across multiple franchises.

21% of Americans Financially Prepared, Survey Finds — 2dAcross multiple pieces, Americans are juggling inflation, stagnant wages, and a cooling job market, with only about 21% feeling financially prepared for the future despite paying down debt and building savings. Even as most people report day-to-day financial control, many lack a cushion for surprises (a $1,000 emergency gap is common), underscoring the value of small, consistent steps like building emergency funds and reassessing deductibles to strengthen resilience.

India 88-2 at lunch in Colombo, leads series — Aug 23, 2026India were 88-2 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Yashasvi Jaiswal on 45 and KL Rahul on 18, while Devdutt Padikkal and captain Shubman Gill were 13 not out and 11 not out. Sri Lanka’s bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando shared early wickets as India chased a 1-0 lead in the series.

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