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Retail Sales Fall 0.7%, First Drop Since December — Sep 24, 2026Retail sales fell 0.7% to $73.7 billion in July 2026, the first monthly drop since December 2025, with declines in eight of nine subsectors.

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Nicole Hardy The August rebound looks promising on paper but those revisions often erase early gains like this.

Circle CFO Fox-Geen plans 2026 departure — Sep 25, 2026Circle CFO exits by December 2026; insiders sold $319.5M in shares over 12 months with zero buys as USDC holds about $75B market cap.

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Maya Lindstrom Five years is a long tenure for a CFO in crypto, so his departure could bring some needed fresh perspective if they hire right.

FDA Recalls Two Supplements With Hidden Viagra, Cialis Ingredients — Sep 16, 2026FDA lab tests found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in X10 and biQ-FEL, sold on Amazon and Walmart from December 2024 to June 2026.

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Tarantino sets Cliff Booth novel for December 2026 release — Sep 15, 2026Tarantino’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth novel publishes Dec. 8, 2026—Booth as war hero offering “clandestine services”—before Fincher and Pitt’s IMAX bow Nov. 25 and Netflix Dec. 23.

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Maya Lindstrom Brad Pitt back as Cliff Booth is the main draw here. The book release date feels like a smart way to build extra interest before the film.

Orion board declares $1.2 million interim dividend payable January 19 — Sep 17, 2026Orion S.A. (OEC) declared an interim dividend of $0.0207 per share, totaling about $1.2 million, to be paid on January 19, 2027 to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2026, with a 15% Luxembourg withholding tax. The announcements across multiple outlets reaffirm the company’s plan to return cash to investors in the first quarter of 2027 amid its global carbon black business.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Gael Cameron Breaks Silence After Ex-Partner’s Assault Conviction — Sep 5, 2026Gael Cameron has broken her silence about ex-Nathan Gallagher’s December 2025 domestic-violence arrest and subsequent conviction on three counts, with Gallagher facing an arrest warrant and Bravo severing ties with him. Cameron said she’s quietly healing for her son Kayden, thanking supporters and vowing to move forward.

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Nicole Hardy Glad she's putting Kayden first and taking her time to heal instead of rushing to speak publicly.

Surprise Mother Fights Off Coyote Attacking DaughterLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026In Surprise, Arizona, Brittany Cardinal shielded her 4-year-old daughter from a coyote during a daytime attack, sustaining facial injuries while her child remained unharmed. Arizona Game and Fish officials said it’s the first recorded coyote attack on a person in the Phoenix area since December 2023, and experts stress fighting back and making noise to deter such wildlife.

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UBS reverses course, now expects two more Fed rate hikes in 2026 — Sep 7, 2026UBS now expects the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points in September and December 2026, reversing earlier calls for no policy change this year and signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The shift nudges investors toward rate‑resilient assets and sector tilts while cautioning on duration‑heavy holdings as markets reassess growth and inflation dynamics.

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Elena Vasquez Funny how these forecasts flip every few months. Feels like guessing with extra steps.

Earle-Berrios Split Anchors Netflix Reality Series — Sep 9, 2026Alix Earle discussed reaching out to ex Braxton Berrios to see if they could reconcile, even as their December 2025 breakup coincided with the spotlight on her Netflix reality series Earle Meets World, which also covers the timing and fallout of their split. Across interviews with People and other outlets, she explains the show was in development before the breakup, and that the eight-episode season chronicles what she calls the most explosive four months of her life while balancing family input and expectations about authentic storytelling.

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China reportedly pauses approvals for new battery storage factories amid overcapacity concerns — Sep 7, 2026China paused approvals for new battery storage factory projects not yet under construction and launched a review of existing and planned capacity to curb chronic overcapacity in energy-transition sectors, continuing a broader crackdown after actions in EVs and solar panels. The government also announced export taxes on various batteries and photovoltaic cells starting in 2026–2028, while exempting new-technology batteries until December 2028.

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Chris Dalton Curious how this affects battery prices globally if China actually reins in production instead of just talking about it.

Ohio missionary pleads guilty to abusing minors on Haiti tripsWorld — Sep 8, 2026Jeriah Mast, a Millersburg, Ohio missionary with Christian Aid Ministries, pleaded guilty to two federal counts of illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti for abuse occurring on trips from 2002 to 2019, with prosecutors noting the misconduct spanned over 30 flights to Haiti. Sentencing is set for December 15, 2026, under a plea agreement that could yield 25 to 33 years in prison, and the case has drawn attention to sexual abuse issues within conservative Anabaptist communities.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Adobe names Chakravarthy CEO, Narayen exec chair as AI race heats up — Sep 3, 2026Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy, previously leading the Customer Experience Orchestration and worldwide field operations, as its next CEO and president, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair as the company pursues an AI-driven transformation. The leadership shakeup is set to take effect on December 1, 2026, across multiple articles detailing Chakravarthy’s prior achievements and the strategic leadership change.

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Dana Whitfield Narayen staying on as exec chair tells me the board wants continuity, not a total reset. Smart way to hand off without spooking anyone.

China Buys 1M Tons U.S. Soybeans — Sep 10, 2026China has bought about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week as part of a continued ramp-up ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, with shipments slated for December–February and USDA data showing additional sales to China and other destinations; Beijing’s 25 million-ton annual commitment through 2028 remains a focal point for traders and farmers. Industry voices say China’s renewed demand, alongside buyers like Mexico, supports exports in 2026, though questions about enforcement of commitments and potential tariff risks linger for the sector.