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+111 Derek Foss Blocking the ICC from dollars could limit its ability to target leaders unfairly but might strain relations with Europe over this.Lil Wayne Joins Fortnite Icon Series x/lil-wayne — Sep 11, 2026 Lil Wayne officially joins Fortnite's Icon Series with two outfits, back blings, a flaming Weezy Board Back Bling, a Young Money Stage Glider with pyrotechnics, three Jam Tracks, and two emotes, launching September 12 in the Item Shop with a Weezy Icon Cup competition; the bundle features reactive styles including gold graffiti, toggleable sunglasses, and ember-reactive options, with items like Milli Bricks Back Bling and Weezy Board Back Bling contributing to the overall Young Money aesthetic. The collaboration runs through September 21, offering a discounted bundle and ongoing updates as players track the new cosmetics. +2 +5 Chris Dalton Once in a Lifetime never charted big but you can't go to a party without someone doing the "same as it ever was" arm move, that's real cultural impact right there.
Urban Outfitters closes stores, plans 18 more in 2027 Business — Aug 31, 2026 Retailers across the US, UK, and Europe are accelerating closures and restructurings as margins tighten and shopping habits shift, with Urban Outfitters trimming locations even as it opens new ones, and Kroger’s Fred Meyer shuttering a Tacoma store amid broader store reductions. The wave also hits UK chains like TG Jones, Eddie Bauer’s Chapter 11 filing, Leading Labels’ liquidation, Russell & Bromley’s administration, and Roller’s continued closures in Germany, signaling pervasive pressure on brick-and-mortar retail. +3
