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Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — 5hSaudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Flag Unfurls at Pentagon on 25th 9/11 Anniversary — 13hAs part of 25-year commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, a large American flag was unfurled at sunrise on the Pentagon’s west side, with ceremonies and wreath-laying to honor nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump is participating in the Pentagon observance, alongside first responders, Gold Star families, and a traveling steel beam memorial.

Elena Vasquez It's good to see the Pentagon honoring the victims with this flag ceremony on the anniversary.

UK sanctions West Bank settlements as Israel closes British consulate — 3d

Sam Okafor Closing the consulate over this looks like an unnecessary escalation by Israel.

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Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions — 3d

Nicole Hardy Burnham showing more willingness than Starmer on West Bank sanctions could help rebuild Labour's credibility with voters.

Snoop Dogg Set to Host 2026 VMAs in Los Angeles — 1dSnoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27, marking the first West Coast VMAs since 2017, with Nirvana set to receive the Video Vanguard Award and the show airing across CBS, MTV and Paramount+. Coverage across outlets highlights Snoop’s long history with the VMAs and confirms the West Coast return and ongoing roster announcements for performers and nominees.

Derek Foss Snoop hosting the VMAs back in LA should bring some real West Coast energy to the show after all these years.

UK to bar goods from West Bank settlements amid Israel riftWorld — 3d

Britain bars goods from West Bank settlements as Israel moves to close consulateWorld — 3d

Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade BanWorld — 3d

Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight — 1dMcKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.

Citing ‘ethnic cleansing,’ U.K. bars imports from Israeli West Bank settlementsWorld — 3d

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UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlements Prompt Israel to Close ConsulateWorld — 3dIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the immediate expulsion of the British ambassador amid anticipated UK sanctions targeting goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, denouncing the move as antisemitic. The push comes as London prepares a broader policy reset that could include trade restrictions on settlements, signaling a deepening clash over settlement activity and the E1 corridor.

Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — 10hThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60% — 1dAfrica’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.

Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience — 17hAward-winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes debuts four American fiction works—Sunny Gale, Unbroken, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, and EDEN—centered on ambitious, hardship-tested lives across the American West and South, with Sunny Gale tracing a woman’s reinvention as a rodeo star inspired by overlooked female rodeo histories. The author’s background ranching near Laramie and later legal practice in North Carolina informs deeply drawn characters as the books explore resilience, family, and justice amid evolving gender roles.

Marcus Bell The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.

Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1, Extend AL West Lead — Sep 4, 2026The Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 behind five pitchers and a five-inning outing from Cristian Javier, who struck out eight to earn the win as Yainer Diaz homered and Josh Hader secured his 23rd save for his 250th career save. Houston extended its lead in the AL West to 2.5 games and reached 73-69, as they continue a winning stretch heading into the next game of the series.

Chris Dalton Five pitchers to get there isn't pretty but a win's a win. Javier settling in for five with eight K's is a nice sign for October.

Huckabee Warns Settler Violence Harms Israel’s Global Standing — Sep 3, 2026US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned West Bank settler violence as terrorism that damages Israel’s international reputation and jeopardizes U.S. support, stressing that violence by a tiny minority should be condemned by all. He also highlighted Iran’s weakened position, noted strong U.S.-Israel military coordination, and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons while urging accountability for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Israel Closes UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Settlement Sanctions — 4dUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged comprehensive measures in response to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as UN figures show unprecedented 2026 settler attacks and about 750,000 settlers living in the area. The discussions with Qatar's emir stressed de-escalation and opportunities to deepen UK-Qatar cooperation in business, investment, and clean energy.

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Arkansas schedules earliest-ever season opener against West Florida for 2029 — Sep 3, 2026Arkansas football heads into a season opener against North Alabama with extensive previews, depth-chart notes, and coaching updates as analysts highlight key players and early tests. Looking ahead, the Razorbacks’ 2029 schedule features a record-setting early opener versus West Florida, plus a slate of nonconference games with Tulsa and Utah and SEC showdowns against Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Texas.

Nicole Hardy West Florida as an opener feels like a scheduling favor more than a real test, but hey, it fills the seats early.

Iran War Escalates, Threatening Strait of Hormuz — 5dRegional tensions flare as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza unfold alongside a push to dismantle West Bank outposts, while Iran vows tougher responses to sanctions and signals escalation near the Strait of Hormuz. With a two-week US-Iran ceasefire due to expire and President Trump signaling hardline stances alongside tentative talks, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical choke point for global oil markets.

Türkiye Says SCO Membership Won’t Turn West — Sep 3, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will not turn away from the West as it pursues deeper Eastward ties and aims to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as part of a 360-degree, balanced foreign policy. He emphasized that SCO membership would accompany, not replace, Western alignment, highlighted hopes for a peaceful end to the Ukraine war, and urged safeguards for Black Sea shipping to prevent a grain crisis amid the bloc’s growing economic influence.

Nicole Hardy Glad he brought up Black Sea shipping, another grain crisis would hurt way more countries than just Ukraine.

Miss America contestants dazzle with karate, dance and steel drums in West Palm Beach — Sep 3, 2026West Palm Beach hosted Miss America-related events spanning 2007 preliminaries at the Kravis Center, featuring fitness, evening gown, and community-service Q&A, all set against patriotic staging and scholarship awards. In 2026, 104 contestants showcased diverse talents at the Kravis Center ahead of a Red Carpet and weekend crowning, with Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos highlighting brain-injury advocacy through The Blue Project.

Yiannopoulos Deported After New Orleans Airport Arrest — Aug 28, 2026Milo Yiannopoulos, Kanye West's former chief of staff and now his publicist, was detained by ICE in Louisiana, with inmate records showing he is being held at an ICE detention center after reportedly being detained at an airport; the circumstances remain unclear as West is slated to perform in New Orleans. The developing story ties Yiannopoulos’ detention to his long-standing ties to West and right-wing commentary.

One Dead, Three Missing After Bahamas Plane Disappears — 3dA Florida family of four—pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and grandchildren Sofia Sosa and Christian Sosa—are missing after a PA-34 Piper aircraft (tail number N212ML) disappeared off Andros Island while returning from the Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities are leading a weather-delayed, multi-agency search for the downed plane 13 miles west of Andros, with search efforts spanning air and sea assets and the investigation ongoing.

WFP Halves West Bank Aid Amid Funding Shortfall — Sep 1, 2026The World Food Programme says it is halving its West Bank food assistance from 400,000 to 200,000 due to a funding shortfall, highlighting a doubling of needs and about 900,000 food-insecure people in the territory. The funding gap is affecting Gaza as well (about 1.5 million people) with a six‑month funding requirement of $386 million to avert further cuts.

Chris Dalton $386 million over six months sounds like a lot until you compare it to what gets spent on far less urgent things. Priorities are messed up.

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