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Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as U.S. threatens Russian oil tariffs — 1d

Rachel Meyers India walking a tightrope between old ally Russia and Western pressure. Curious if Modi's private message to Putin is tougher than the public one.

Raiders lose rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford to season-ending injury — 2dRaiders' rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling him out for the 2026 season after a preseason injury. His absence leaves the edge rush rotation thin behind Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, and Patrick Johnson.

Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal ends Arte Moreno's 23-year Angels reign — 20hStan Kroenke announced a controlling stake purchase of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno in a deal reported around a record $4 billion, ending Moreno’s 23-year ownership. Kroenke’s track record of winning and building dynasties suggests an immediate franchise overhaul—new front office leadership, investments in player development, and major stadium and fan-experience upgrades—with closing anticipated in early 2027.

Jared Kim Honestly just hope whoever's in charge finally fixes the pitching depth. Trout deserves a real shot at a title before his prime is gone.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

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Packers acquire TE Redman from Rams — 3dThe Green Bay Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams to bolster depth at the position ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, with Redman aiming to carve out a role behind starters in Green Bay. The trade comes amid the Rams’ crowded tight end room, where Redman’s limited NFL experience and preseason showing highlight a developmental move for both teams.

Caracas airport reopens at 25% capacity via temporary terminal — 14hVenezuela’s Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía has partially resumed commercial flights using a 10,000-square-meter temporary complex to handle about 2,168 passengers daily, with initial operations targeting roughly a quarter of pre-earthquake traffic and plans to reach around 60% by year’s end. The temporary facility was completed in about 35 days and program includes domestic and international flights while permanent facilities are rebuilt.

Priya Raman Going from 25% to 60% capacity by year's end sounds ambitious. Hope they don't cut corners on safety to hit that target.

OpenAI Ends Cursor Access After SpaceX Acquisition — 4dOpenAI plans to end Cursor's access to its models by November 12, 2026 after Cursor was acquired by SpaceX in a $60 billion deal, citing concerns about whether SpaceX would comply with OpenAI’s terms of service. The move places developers who rely on OpenAI through Cursor in transition and frames the decision as a consequence of new ownership rather than a dispute with Cursor itself.

Pawleys Island Girl Found Dead; Tracking Device Not Worn, Sheriff Says — 20hGeorgetown County and Virginia authorities say 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who had been enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program, was not wearing her transmitter when she went missing near Pawleys Island and the device was later found at a Virginia residence; officials say the system could have aided an earlier search. Hayes's body was recovered in the water near her last known location as investigators continue to review how the transmitter ended up separate from her.

Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller — 4hTop seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.

Marcus Bell :55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.

GoPro merges with Starman Optical, pivoting from cameras to AI optics — 1dGoPro announced a definitive merger with Starman Optical valued at $285 million, with GoPro shareholders receiving $1.14 per share and about 10% ownership in the combined company, and roughly $92 million of GoPro's debt repaid at closing. The deal pivots GoPro from consumer cameras to US-made optical transceivers for AI data centers, defense, and robotics, leveraging Starman's photonics and aiming to onshore manufacturing in the US, with closing targeted by year-end 2026.

Derek Foss Onshoring optics manufacturing for AI and defense makes sense long term, but calling it GoPro at this point feels like a stretch.

Mary Slessor Stops the Killing of TwinsGood News — FROM 1876A Dundee millworker sailed to Calabar, moved in where no European would live, and ended the abandonment of twin babies — dozens of whom she raised herself.

Video — YouTube1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥Xycotic · 10.6M views · Aug 28, 2026

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Packers Sign Veteran Tight End Jonnu Smith — Aug 25, 2026The Green Bay Packers signed veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal to bolster their depth at tight end, especially with Luke Musgrave sidelined by injury. At the same time, multiple teams are weighing moves around Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., including a Bleacher Report trade idea with Green Bay amid contract talks and Porter’s current injury/impasse status, with Seahawks and Giants also connected to potential deals.

Édouard Balladur, architect of French privatizations, dies at 97 — 2dÉdouard Balladur, a pivotal figure of the French right and former prime minister from 1993 to 1995 under François Mitterrand, died in Paris at 97. He steered a wave of privatizations, including TF1 and Société Générale, and his 1995 presidential bid ended in defeat, shaping the post-Mitterrand era and his rivalry with Chirac.

Messi retires from Argentina after 2026 World Cup final — 3dLionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, ending a 21-year international career that included a 2022 World Cup title and a 2026 runner-up finish. He said he had nothing more to give, thanked teammates and supporters in emotional Instagram posts, and will continue playing club football with Inter Miami.

Jim Elliot's Killers Become His Family's BrothersGood News — FROM 1956Five missionaries were speared in Ecuador — then their widows and children moved in with the tribe, and forgiveness rewrote the ending.

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — 20hShell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

Apollo 8 Reads Genesis From the MoonGood News — FROM 1968At the end of 1968's terrible year, three astronauts circled the Moon on Christmas Eve and read 'In the beginning…' to a billion people.

Comstock strikes $1.65 billion SOCAR deal to cut debt in half — 1dComstock Resources plans a $1.65 billion cash partnership with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to sell non-operated interests in Legacy and Western Haynesville assets and a stake in Pinnacle Gas Services, aiming to reduce pro forma net debt from about $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion. Separately, a $450 million drilling venture funded by Jerry Jones will support further development of the Haynesville assets, with closing and definitive agreement targets by year-end 2026.

Tom Gallagher Cutting debt in half is huge for Comstock, curious what SOCAR gets long term from non-operated stakes in Haynesville.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2.5M views · Sep 1, 2026

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WHP Global and G-III finalize $925 million deal for Marc Jacobs — 18hWHP Global and G-III Apparel Group have completed the acquisition of Marc Jacobs from LVMH for about $925 million, forming a 50/50 joint venture that co-owns the brand’s IP, with WHP leading licensing and G-III running wholesale, retail and e-commerce, while Marc Jacobs remains founder and creative director. The deal ends LVMH’s nearly three-decade ownership and sets the stage for global expansion and new licenses under a shared management model.

Jared Kim /50 joint ventures always sound great on paper until the two companies disagree on strategy. Hope this one actually works out for the brand.

Dairy Queen revives Pumpkin Pie Blizzard for fall, end date undisclosed — 2dDairy Queen’s 2026 fall menu launches August 31 for a limited time, bringing back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard along with two new items—the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard and the Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler—while August also marks the debut of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard as Blizzard of the Month in the early fall rollout.