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Amazon 767 didn’t take usual steps to slow before Miami crash, NTSB says — 7h

Tom Gallagher It's odd that the crew skipped the normal slowing steps on final approach into Miami.

Study Suggests AI-Generated Drug Could Slow AgingHealth — 1d

Gary Oldman says new James Bond is picked, hopes it's Jack Lowden — 1dGary Oldman says his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden has been chosen to play James Bond, though the official announcement has not yet been made. With producers and interviews signaling a year-end reveal and Amazon MGM overseeing the project, casting is reportedly decided or imminent amid ongoing auditions and methodical decision-making.

Derek Foss Oldman's basically confirming a casting decision the studio hasn't even announced yet, that's a bold move.

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Brazil's economic growth slows to 0.5% as agriculture offsets weak demand — Sep 1, 2026Brazil's economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1's pace and up 2.0% year-over-year, with agriculture driving the gain at 2.8% while consumption contracted 0.4% as high interest rates weighed on households. Analysts see continued headwinds from tight monetary policy and limited momentum in services and industry ahead of the October election.

Derek Foss Agriculture keeps saving the numbers while regular families feel none of it in their wallets. High rates are crushing consumption.

China unveils $50 billion recapitalization plan for banks and insurers, splitting analysts — 2dBeijing unveiled a 360 billion yuan recapitalization package—about $50 billion—to bolster China’s banks and insurers, including ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, Life Insurance and Taiping, to sustain lending and strengthen resilience as growth slows. The move constitutes a major, multi-sector boost aimed at stabilizing credit and the real economy amid real estate stress and global uncertainty.

Tom Gallagher Propping up banks so they keep lending sounds good on paper, but if real estate stays frozen, where does that credit actually go?

Industry warns 50% Canada tariffs could raise youth hockey equipment costs further — 1dA new 50% tariff on Canadian hockey goods is driving up prices for sticks, skates, and protective gear, threatening a sport already expensive for families like Kelly Rand’s in Minnesota as equipment costs surge well beyond 2022 levels. While industry leaders warn the tariffs could slow youth-hockey growth, some manufacturers remain committed to Canada, arguing the impact may be mitigated by production shifts and market dynamics.

US Payrolls Surge, Fed Rate Hike in Play — 4dAugust payrolls surged around 162,000 with unemployment at 4.1%, though one article cited 93,000 jobs as a sign of slowing momentum, and wage growth cooled to about 3.1% year over year. Market expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike remained mixed, with rising yields and divergent views on inflation dynamics shaping investor bets.

Nicole Hardy Wage growth cooling to 3.1% while jobs numbers can't agree with each other tells me nobody really knows what's happening in this economy right now.

China's Mao nostalgia surges among youth who never lived under him — 3dAmid China’s slowing economy and growing inequality, nostalgia for Mao Zedong’s egalitarian era is rising, with sites like Nanjie’s Maoist village and Dazhai’s Mao-praised past drawing tourists and sparking renewed public interest. While official CHina acknowledges the Cultural Revolution as a grave mistake, residents and visitors alike continue to revere Mao’s legacy and the period’s communal ideals, often through imagery and cooperative ownership that funded housing and local enterprises.

Dana Whitfield Inequality is real and people want answers, but romanticizing Mao skips over the human cost of that era entirely.

Farmers Explore Perennial Grains Amid Weather ExtremesEnvironment — 4dAcross the globe, farmers are increasingly turning to perennial grains like Kernza to build resilience against drought and erratic weather, aiming to cut replanting needs, labor, and water use, though adoption is slow due to yield, harvest, and market challenges. At the same time, climate risks such as El Niño threaten future grain seasons in South Africa, signaling broader volatility for staple crops.</summary

Kansas farmers experiment with perennial grains to fight worsening drought — 4dIn Kansas, drought-stricken farms are turning to Kernza, a perennial grain that can be planted less frequently and has deep root systems to improve drought resilience and reduce soil erosion, as illustrated by Bryce Black’s experience near Beloit. While researchers push perennial grains to cut inputs and carbon costs, adoption remains slow due to lower yields, harvesting challenges, and a still-developing market.

Sam Okafor Kernza sounds promising but until the yields catch up, most farmers I know can't afford to gamble on it.

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Seasonal Recipe Guides Span Cookouts, Salads, Sandwiches — 4dA set of summer and Labor Day cooking guides showcase fast, make-ahead dinners, crisp salads, and versatile grill-friendly mains, sides, and desserts to suit warm-weather gatherings. Highlights include freezer-friendly slow-cooker dinners, quick summer salads with crunchy elements and fruit accents, smoked and grilled mains for long weekends, and inventive sandwich recipes.

Chris Dalton Made the freezer slow-cooker chicken last week and it saved my sanity during a busy work trip.

Argentina’s Loan Apps Fuel Debt as Delinquencies Rise — 5dArgentina’s gig economy and broader households are increasingly turning to online and app-based loans at very high interest rates, fueling a rapid expansion of digital credit under President Milei’s austerity-driven reforms. With millions in debt, dozens of millions are delinquent on payments, as lenders—sometimes including the platforms workers use—provide rapid access to funds for basic needs amid rising living costs and slow wage growth.

Walmart Connect Drives Margins as Sales SlowBusiness — Aug 18, 2026Walmart Connect surged 44% in the April quarter, becoming a key profit driver as U.S. same-store sales growth slowed to 4.1% and the company maintains a cautious outlook. Analysts say the high-margin ad business, which contributes about a third of operating income and is bolstered by Walmart's membership program, could lift the stock if ad growth remains strong but would weigh on shares if growth slows.

Filipiñana Wins Sundance Award, Examines Philippine InequalityEntertainment — 5dFilipiñana, Rafael Manuel’s satirical feature about a 17-year-old tee girl at an exclusive Manila country club, uses extreme heat and a lush golf-course setting to critique colonialism, inequality, and the slow pace of social change, earning Sundance’s Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The film foregrounds climate stress and a climate-poverty trap while drawing connections between land privatization, elite privilege, and deeper Filipino societal issues, with festival exposure and distribution plans expanding its international reach.

Tesla shares slide as EV unit slowsBusiness — Aug 30, 2026Tesla's stock has tumbled in 2026 as margins and cash flow deteriorate amid slower vehicle demand, even as revenue climbs and exports from its Shanghai factory rise. The company faces mixed demand signals in key markets like China and Europe, heightened by regulatory changes, competition, and ongoing pressure from higher interest rates that cloud longer-term profitability and growth prospects.

Dayton small businesses face rising bankruptcies, MCA riskBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Small businesses face persistent capital access challenges as traditional lending remains slow, while alternative financing options—such as merchant cash advances, peer-to-peer lending, and invoice financing—offer faster funding but come with trade-offs and evolving terms. Experts urge rigorous verification of first‑party offers, proactive management of business credit, and tools to separate business credit from personal credit to sustain growth.

JKIA Disruptions Ease After Union PactWorld — Aug 30, 2026Kenya Airways and Kenyan aviation authorities warned of persistent two-to-three-hour departures at JKIA amid ongoing air traffic control challenges and a go-slow by KAA/KCAA staff, disrupting operations across Kenyan airports. Travelers are urged to check flight status, arrive early, and plan for significant delays as disruptions continue and passengers face long waits and possible rebookings.

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Trump Refuses to Say Whether or Not He Asked to Slow Down Coronavirus TestingReporting — Jun 22, 2020President Donald Trump is not saying if he actually asked officials to slow down coronavirus testing. On Monday, Trump was asked by Scripps’ Joe St. George if he directed officials to slow down coronavirus testing, but…

Analysts see recovery potential in Intuitive Surgical and Novo Nordisk amid growth worries — 5dStock picks across a mix of growth and large-cap names show a balance of long-term upside and near-term headwinds: Intuitive Surgical and Novo Nordisk are presented as attractive long-term buys despite recent challenges, while TXN and ODFL face slowing growth and margin pressure, warranting caution on valuation. Additional lists flag mixed signals for Teradata and RUM Group, Allegro MicroSystems and First Watch as high- or mid-duration risks, Twilio and ADM as examples of growth or margin struggles in large-cap names, underscoring the broader theme of weighing quality against price in today’s market.

Jared Kim Intuitive Surgical has been the steady long term compounder for years, short term wobbles don't scare me off that one.

Workday Q2 Revenue Beat; Shares FallBusiness — Aug 27, 2026Workday reported Q2 revenue of $2.65 billion, up 12.8% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.75 as AI-driven products boosted new ACV and a FY subscription revenue growth around 13%. While results aligned with estimates, analyses note slowing growth relative to the five-year trend and respond to the update with mixed stock reactions.

Trump Insists His Remark About Slowing Down COVID-19 Testing Was Not a JokeReporting — Jun 23, 2020President Donald Trump is insisting he was not joking when he recently suggested he told officials that the United States should slow down testing for coronavirus. Prior to his departure for Arizona on Tuesday morning…

US Job Growth Slows Sharply in JulyReporting — Aug 7, 2020U.S. employment growth slowed considerably in July amid a resurgence in new COVID-19 infections, offering the clearest evidence yet that the economy’s recovery from the recession caused by the pandemic was faltering…

US Labor Market Slowing as Fiscal Stimulus Boost EbbsReporting — Sep 4, 2020U.S. job growth slowed further in August as financial assistance from the government ran out, threatening the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Government hiring for the 2020 Census accounted for nearly a…

Fauci, Health Experts Say They Have Not Been Told to Slow Down on Coronavirus TestingReporting — Jun 23, 2020Dr. Anthony Fauci —the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases— and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force are confirming that President Donald Trump did not ask them to slow…

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