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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment — 11hThe USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in eastern Thailand for a four-day rest and relaxation stop after a roughly 286-day deployment that included operations in the Middle East, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines disembarking in Pattaya and Laem Chabang. Thai authorities expect a boost to local tourism and businesses, potentially around $3 million, while Navy officials acknowledge ongoing concerns about morale and supply conditions on board.

Marcus Bell days is a long time to be away from home. Hope those sailors get some real rest before heading back out.

Eurozone manufacturing hits four-year high as Germany surges, Italy contracts — 1dEurozone manufacturing activity picked up in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7—the highest in about 51 months—led by Germany’s strongest growth in over four years and supported by improvements in France and broader regional demand; however, Italy remained in contraction. Separately, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI also signaled solid expansion at 56.1, underscoring a broader euro-area evidence of improving factory output and orders across major European economies, aided by easing input costs though supply pressures persist.

Nicole Hardy Easing input costs helping margins but supply chain issues sound like they never really went away.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison — 23hHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.

Dana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.

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Four Men Plead Guilty to London Ambulance ArsonWorld — 5dFour young men pleaded guilty to an arson attack that destroyed four Hatzola Jewish community ambulances in London, causing about £1 million in damage near Golders Green and prompting police investigations into potential extremist links. The case has been linked to a broader spate of anti-Jewish arson incidents in the capital, with assertions of possible Iranian involvement by a group later claiming responsibility.

Memphis Mother Faces Four Counts of Child NeglectHealth — 5dMemphis mother Keenia Haynes, 35, is charged with four counts of child neglect after police say she left four of her eight children alone in a dirty, unair-conditioned home, where two infants were unresponsive and a toddler was seen attempting to drink from a bleach bottle, following two of the children nearly being struck by a car. Police and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services became involved, with all eight children under custody arrangements as Haynes was later taken into custody.

Steelers reportedly keep four quarterbacks on roster — 5dThe Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to keep four quarterbacks—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar—for the 2026 season, with coach Mike McCarthy endorsing the depth and two young QBs’ futures. While Howard’s head-injury evaluation could threaten the plan, preseason performances and multiple insiders indicate four QBs on the 53-man roster is the likely outcome.

Royals Rout Guardians as Rojas Collects Four RBI — 6dJosh Rojas came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBIs as Kansas City defeated Cleveland 8-3, marking his second career four-RBI game. He was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to help fill in for an injured Massey and is pushing for more playing time, carrying a .247/.281/.365 line in 91 major-league plate appearances.

Grayson Waller ends Tony D'Angelo's 148-day reign in chaotic Heatwave four-way — 2dGrayson Waller defeated Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way at NXT Heatwave to capture the NXT Championship, marking his first major title win since returning to the brand. The victory sets up ongoing feuds with Montana and Fatu while suggesting a potential shift in D’Angelo’s role as champion moves elsewhere.

House returns with four weeks to fund government before Sept. 30 deadline — 3dZacks Investment Research flags a little-known satellite-based communications stock as the top pick to double, forecasting a 2025 revenue breakout as space industries grow. Across politics and local governance, Congress faces a four-week funding push before Sept. 30 amid election dynamics and ongoing Trump-related legal and foreign policy debates, while Caldwell County moves to vacate the historic Center Theater as drought conditions ease and other local issues unfold.

Cavan Sullivan youngest MLS contributor in four straight — 5dCavan Sullivan became the first 16-year-old in MLS history to record goal contributions in four consecutive matches, adding a second straight goal in the Union's 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. The teenage forward, who debuted at 14 and signed a landmark homegrown contract, continues to etch his name in MLS history as one of the league's youngest-ever scorers and contributors.

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Nationals Marlins clash in four-game series — 5dThe Washington Nationals snapped a modest winning streak by beating the Miami Marlins to salvage a four-game series and keep playoff-hope vibes alive, led by Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Brady House. Jackson Kent earned his first MLB win as the rotation stabilizes, though a potential Cavalli injury adds a caveat to the pitching outlook.

Kohberger Hearing Set to Withdraw Plea — Aug 26, 2026Bryan Kohberger has been granted a new evidentiary hearing date of June 17, 2027, as he pursues post-conviction relief to withdraw his guilty pleas in the four Idaho murders. He contends his attorneys misled him and that his plea wasn't voluntary, arguing coercion and withheld exculpatory information; the proceedings could reopen avenues potentially affecting his four life sentences.

Four NFL Preseason Games Open Final WeekSports — 6dThe final week of the NFL preseason features four games Thursday night, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots, and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters ahead of the regular season. Previews highlight depth-chart decisions, Steelers practice-squad battles, broadcast plans for Week 2 and international matchups, plus promotional bets and college-game previews tied to the broader lead‑up to the season.

Big Ten Plans Four Weekly Availability ReportsSports — 5dThe Big Ten will require four weekly injury/availability reports for conference games in 2026, up from one, with reports due three days before and gameday reporting including categories like game-time decision and out for the first half; visiting teams will only list players from travel or two-deep rosters, and reports will be published on BigTen.org ahead of the USC-Rutgers and Purdue-UCLA games. The expansion, noted across multiple outlets, will apply to Big Ten conference matchups and standardize reporting timing across the season.

Tsitsipas says he wasn't surprised by Kyrgios's cocaine suspension — 2dGreek world No.1 Stefanos Tsitsipas says he wasn’t shocked by Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine-positive drug test but is surprised it was announced so late, noting he knew about it beforehand and had heard similar behavior on tour. Kyrgios apologized and faces a potential ban up to four years, while Tsitsipas and Kyrgios have a long history of rivalry and public tensions.

Jared Kim Rivalry aside, Tsitsipas saying he's "not shocked" makes it sound like this was common knowledge on tour.

Alaska plane crash kills four, ex-mayor among victims — 6dA Piper PA-24 crashed in shallow water near Seldovia, Alaska, killing four men: pilot Eric Middlebrook, 68, of Anchorage, and Californians Ronald Schmidt, 65; Lance Schmidt, 20; and Daniel Simons, 82. Investigators from the NTSB and FAA are examining weather, flight data, and wreckage while responders recovered the bodies after the tide allowed access, and Middlebrook is noted as a longtime Alaska pilot who previously served as Bethel’s mayor.

Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopens under heavy security after deadly attack — 1dThailand's Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened amid heightened security following a deadly shooting rampage by a 14-year-old pupil who killed seven people and himself, with police and bag checks in place and a memorial display for victims. The incident, Thailand's deadliest in about four years, sparked renewed gun-control debate, prompted mental-health support for students, and led Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend new firearm permits and review existing licenses.

Tom Gallagher My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that.

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Nepal-China Floods Trap Tunnels as Toll RisesWorld — 5dAmid catastrophic floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army rescued a Bihar family and ongoing operations highlight the scale of devastation with hundreds dead and thousands missing. Meanwhile, a German family of four narrowly escaped disaster after altering trekking plans, were airlifted to safety as bridges were destroyed and relief efforts, including Germany's potential support, continued amid a large number of missing.

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — 1dThe Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under toughest rules, threatens steep fines — 2dThe European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act, signaling tougher EU oversight for these services due to their large user bases. The three must implement risk assessments and other obligations within four months, with the possibility of penalties reaching up to six percent of global revenue for noncompliance.

Boeing, SPEEA resume talks Sept 8 with strike authorization in place — 1dBoeing and its SPEEA union will restart contract negotiations on September 8 after members overwhelmingly rejected the four-year proposal, with the union prioritizing higher immediate wage increases and other benefits and authorizing a possible strike when current contracts expire on October 6. A work stoppage could disrupt Boeing’s certification and production timelines for key aircraft, including the 737 Max 10 and 777-9, intensifying pressure on both sides to reach a deal.

Chris Dalton October 6 is going to come up quick. Hope both sides actually negotiate in good faith this time instead of posturing.

Red Bulls sign Julian Hall to four-year extension — 6dJulian Hall, an 18-year-old homegrown forward for Red Bull New York, signed a four-year contract through the 2029-30 MLS season and became the youngest MLS U-22 initiative signing, after a breakout season with a team-best nine goals and five assists and his first All-Star selection. Red Bulls officials emphasized his growing importance and potential interest from European clubs as they secure his long-term future and aim to help the team achieve its goals.

Wallabies beat Argentina to extend win streak under Kiss — 3dThe Wallabies extended their unbeaten run under Les Kiss to four straight wins with a 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, highlighted by dominant forward pressure and late turnovers that sealed the result. The win lifts Australia in the World Rugby rankings and continues a strong start to Kiss’s tenure.

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.

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