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AI Executives Urge Slower Frontier Development — 4dAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues for deliberately slowing the pace of AI capability upgrades to allow more time for alignment and safety, warning that rapid progress and incidents like the OpenAI-Hugging Face breach could enable catastrophic, botnet-enabled harm within a year or so. Other industry leaders and researchers, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and voices like Anton Osika and Jacob Coxon, echo calls for caution, coordination, and possible pauses to address safety and governance, amid ongoing debates about the feasibility and timing of a broader slowdown.

Derek Foss If breaches like the one mentioned can already happen we really do need better coordination across companies before scaling up more.

Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83 — 1dBruce Davis, 83, Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Hinman and Shea murders, was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vacaville prison; cause undisclosed, parole denied seven times.

Russian Emigration Queries Surge Amid Mobilization Fears — 1dKovcheg saw nearly eight times more emigration inquiries last month than in May; a Moscow woman called the draft 'a one-way ticket.'

Maya Lindstrom Digital restrictions will make remote work impossible for many, so leaving is a practical step.

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Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 1dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Canada Inflation Holds at 3% as Grocery Price Growth Slows — 1dCanada's annual inflation held at 3% in August as grocery inflation slowed to 2.8%, falling below the headline rate for the first time since July 2024.

Chris Dalton Three percent is still too high and will keep squeezing budgets until the Bank of Canada cuts rates further.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 14hKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 1dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record — 1dJean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race — 1dPresident Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.

Maya Lindstrom Bailey distancing himself earlier might hurt if suburban voters see this as just another Trump pick.

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time — 6d

Elena Vasquez Launching all the parts with SpaceX will take a lot of flights before anything starts working.

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Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake set for November Switch 2 launch — Sep 8, 2026

Jefferson-Wooden runs 21.47 for fourth-fastest 200m time and victory — 1dMelissa Jefferson-Wooden ran 21.47, the fourth-fastest 200m in history, to win in Budapest and complete the 100-200 double for $300,000.

Marcus Bell Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47 with that headwind looks like a real statement ahead of the LA Olympics.

Oil prices top $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Iran strikesBusiness — 6d

Elena Vasquez This spike shows why we should have built up domestic energy production years ago.

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Vacation Homes Make Up 2.9% to 10.1% of Housing Stock in Five States — 23hThe United States faces a roughly 4.03 million shortfall in housing, fueling higher prices and rents and making it harder for first-time buyers and workers to find affordable homes. A SellMyTimeshareNow analysis details how vacation homes and timeshares influence housing stock, with state-by-state variations in vacation-home shares as communities weigh policy responses to the broader shortage.

Elena Vasquez Vacation homes tie up too much stock in those states and push prices higher for locals who need year-round places to live.

Teen reading scores reach lowest point this century amid rising screen timeWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Over FCC Equal-Time Warning — 5dUnder pressure from the Trump-era FCC over equal-time concerns, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel say they will publish interviews with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico on YouTube rather than air them on broadcast, citing threats to station licenses and local affiliates. The move has amplified criticism of the FCC’s approach and followed a spike in Talarico’s fundraising after Colbert’s reveal.

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Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — 3dLegacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

EPA Finalizes Repeal of Power Plant Climate Rules — 4dMethane remains a critical climate threat as researchers pursue new removal methods, including MIT’s catalyst system that turns methane into formaldehyde and other advanced approaches, while policymakers debate how to regulate methane pollution in energy production. At the same time, the administration’s proposals to loosen leak-inspection rules for low-producing stripper wells and heightened scrutiny of other methane-emitting facilities spark concerns from environmental groups and public watchdogs about worsening air quality and climate impacts.

New Stroke Guidelines Urge Early, Lifelong Rehabilitation — 1dA timely response to stroke—recognizing signs and calling 911—remains crucial for accessing life-saving treatment, with recovery starting early and potentially continuing for months or years. The 2026 American Stroke Association guidelines urge rehabilitation within 48 hours, personalized plans, and coordinated care to maximize independence and quality of life.

Sam Okafor Lifelong support should include home visits so survivors do not lose progress once they leave the hospital.

Teacher lists nine classroom practices removed over the yearsGood News — 6dAn elementary teacher posted on TikTok about nine classroom activities that have faded over time and why bringing them back could help students.

From ‘Thou Shalt’ to ‘Once Upon a Time’Good News — Sep 8, 2026Jesus answers a lawyer's question about eternal life and neighbors with the parable of the Good Samaritan, shifting from command to story to reveal God's mercy.

Mackenzie Phillips Recalls Tensions With Costar Richard Masur — 3dMackenzie Phillips said her One Day at a Time costar Richard Masur wasn’t very nice during season 1, but the two later made peace after Masur apologized. The broader cast, including Valerie Bertinelli, recalled Norman Lear as a loving yet intimidating mentor, and Masur left the show after the first season.

Yemen Fighting Escalates as Houthis Advance — 4dThe United States has deployed more than 100 American advisers—some reports up to about 200—to Saudi Arabia to provide intelligence, geospatial data, and real-time targeting support under a newly formed joint forces command to aid Saudi operations against Yemen’s Houthi forces. Washington says it is not directly participating in or refueling strikes, even as the conflict concentrates near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and raises concerns about shipping routes through the Red Sea.

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