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X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case — 19hX Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.

Nicole Hardy Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — 3hThe penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Clippers Accept NBA Penalties, End Legal Challenge — 1dClippers accept a $30M fine, five forfeited first-round picks (2029–2033) and owner suspensions after a $66M Kawhi deal probe; Ballmer ends the legal challenge.

Jared Kim Ballmer's apology is a start, but the federal probe still leaves some uncertainty about the whole deal.

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Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — 1dKyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Players End Public Campaign, Form New Grand Slam Advisory Council — 1dTop tennis players ended their public campaign Monday for a new Player Advisory Council after the U.S. Open set a record $108 million prize fund.

Chris Dalton It's about time the players organized properly to demand their fair share of the big tournament money.

Broncos Reportedly Sought Brees After Nix Injury — 9hBroncos aides asked 47-year-old Drew Brees to return for the AFC title game after Bo Nix's injury; wrist pain ended the workout.

Maya Lindstrom Brees was right to back out once the wrist flared up, no sense risking permanent damage for a single game.

Twins’ Buxton Set for Season-Ending Hip Surgery — 3dMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season and causing him to miss the remainder of the year. Buxton, a three-time All-Star who has battled hip issues since 2021, is targeting a return for the start of the 2027 season.

Dana Whitfield Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.

Bessent Signals End of Abenomics in Push With BOJ — 6d

Nicole Hardy It's about time someone pushed the BOJ to drop the easy money policies that kept wages flat for years.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — 19hAt Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Most DOJ Protest Cases End Without Felony Convictions — 2dThe U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against the majority of 102 protesters arrested in four major cities last year for assaulting federal authorities, with 12 cases going to trial all ending in acquittals, mistrials, or dismissals. Analysts say rushed investigations and aggressive charging under the Trump era have drawn scrutiny as juries and judges repeatedly rejected the government’s cases, prompting questions about whether such charges should have been pursued at all.

Rachel Meyers Taxpayers paid for cases that never should have been filed as felonies in the first place.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Reaches the End of the RoadTech — 6d

China new-home prices fall for third straight month — 8hChina’s housing market stayed weak in August as new home prices fell 0.1% month over month and 3.0% year over year, though tier-1 cities showed signs of stabilization with Shanghai posting a year-on-year gain and Beijing’s declines narrowing. In addition, Guangzhou logged a 1.9% year-over-year drop, underscoring a broad downturn despite pockets of resilience in high-end demand.

Nicole Hardy It's good to see Shanghai posting a yearly gain, but the national figures prove the housing weakness isn't over yet.

ABC denies 'inaccurate' report 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will end in 2027 — 6d

Nicole Hardy I don't see why they'd end Kimmel's show in 2027 when he's still pulling solid ratings.

LSU football ends quest to add ex-NFL players to roster this season — 6d

Tom Gallagher LSU made the right call focusing on their current roster instead of chasing NFL veterans who might not mesh with the team.

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Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — 2dThe Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Gwyneth Paltrow makes rare comment on ending ‘heady’ romance with ex Brad Pitt — 6d

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JPMorgan Ends Lending After AI Fund Loses 67% — 3dJPMorgan ended its lending relationship with Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, after the fund suffered a 67% drop in July and faced a margin call that led to liquidating much of its public equity; other major banks remain lenders, illustrating a cautious stance by prime brokers toward highly leveraged AI-related bets. The move follows the fund’s heavy exposure to AI and semiconductor equities and underscores the risks of borrowed funding in concentrated, technology-focused strategies.

Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits endsWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Nebraska lineman Mac Markway retires after recurring knee injuries end comeback — 5dNebraska defensive end Mac Markway, an LSU transfer who battled multiple knee injuries, announced his retirement from football after appearing in the season opener. He said he’ll remain with the program to help in other aspects of football, with coach Matt Rhule praising his resilience as he shifts focus away from playing toward supporting the Huskers.

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Brock Bowers Expected to Miss Games After Knee Surgery — 5dRaiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss one or two games to start the season, including Week 1 against the Dolphins, with Michael Mayer likely stepping in at tight end. His absence could stretch into Week 2 against the Chargers, leaving the Raiders without their top pass-catching weapon early in 2026.

Tom Gallagher Bowers missing the opener hurts but a quick meniscus trim usually means a fast return, so Mayer has his chance to shine early.

Calls Grow for Frontier AI Safety Rules — 5dBlue-state leaders, led by Illinois Gov. Pritzker, are calling for swift federal AI regulation and oversight as safety concerns mount following high-profile resignations within Anthropic and other AI firms. Pritzker and allies urge Congress to hold hearings, end industry lobbying against safeguards, and coordinate comprehensive federal action to rein in AI development.

Raiders, Dolphins Set for 2026 Season Opener — 4dThe Las Vegas Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, are rebuilding with significant roster upgrades and notable players to watch such as running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Mayer, and rookie free safety Treydan Stukes, while star tight end Brock Bowers is out. The Dolphins travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 as under the expected to be improved Raiders era faces a test against a team that is trying to rebound from a difficult previous season.

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