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Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy, breaks decades-old record — 9hRob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for The Bear's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, setting the record for the longest gap between acting Emmys and drawing a standing ovation from peers. The award follows the murder of Reiner and his wife Michele, with their son Nick charged, and tributes ranged from The Bear finale homage to widespread industry remembrances.

US disables two Iranian tankers, destroys third after Iran targets warships — 1dIran’s IRGC and IRGC Navy say they struck three oil tankers and three US vessels in retaliation for American strikes, while the United States CENTCOM confirms targeting three IRGC tankers and vows to impose higher costs if attacks continue. The incidents center on the Strait of Hormuz and follow sanctions actions, with both sides warning of intensified measures and broader risks to shipping in the region.

Jared Kim Both sides claiming victory here, hard to know what actually happened out there beyond the tankers burning.

Germany asks ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case — 7hGermany is asking the International Court of Justice to dismiss Nicaragua’s case accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support for Israel, with four days of hearings and Germany’s preliminary objections arguing the court has no jurisdiction or that Nicaragua’s claims are inadmissible. The dispute, tied to the Gaza war and Germany’s arms exports to Israel, follows a previous emergency-measures rejection in 2024 and could either end the case or move forward to merits-based proceedings.

Jared Kim Jurisdiction fights like this can drag on for years while the actual war keeps happening. Frustrating either way.

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Egypt sentences TV presenter, 11 others to death in drug trafficking case — 1dEgyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 co-defendants were sentenced to death by hanging for forming an organized criminal gang that produced and trafficked synthetic drugs, with authorities also citing possession of unlicensed firearms; the ruling followed seizures of more than 750 kilograms of narcotics and lab facilities and was issued after a Grand Mufti advisory. Some reports note Khalifa also received five-year prison terms in a separate kidnapping and assault case, and the verdict remains subject to appeal.

Elena Vasquez Strange how she's also facing separate kidnapping charges. Makes you wonder how deep this whole operation actually went beyond just drugs.

All That star Christy Knowings' cause of death confirmed at 46 — 4dChristy Knowings, the former All That star, died at 46 from cardiac arrest following a severe asthma attack that left her brain-damaged; the death certificate lists asthma as the underlying cause with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus among contributing conditions. Tributes from peers like Kenan Thompson followed, and Knowings later appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother Chris Knowings.

North Korea commissions destroyer Kim calls nuclear-capable after earlier failed launch — 12hNorth Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class destroyer, Kang Kon, into the East Sea Fleet, with Kim Jong Un stressing that the vessel is part of the state nuclear counteraction system and he aims to build a nuclear-armed navy to deter rivals. The ceremony followed a prior botched launch, featured high-profile attendees, and Pyongyang signaled further naval expansion and an eight-month timeline to demonstrate enhanced capabilities.

Priya Raman Every time Kim unveils a new toy it's the same script - defensive posture, deterrence talk, then a bigger ask next year. Predictable escalation.

Western Michigan president says no appeal exists for Michigan's disputed win — 15hWestern Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said he sought an appeal over the disputed one-second replay that allowed Michigan to beat Western Michigan 13-12, but there is no appeals process. The Big Ten and MAC defended the decision, noting a viewing discrepancy and stating the review followed the established process with no avenue for an appeal.

Dana Whitfield If there's no appeal process, maybe it's time the conferences actually built one instead of just shrugging.

South Korea in talks on $22.3 billion Texas gas plant, denies deal is final — 10hSouth Korea and the United States are reportedly pursuing a roughly $22.3 billion investment to build a 6.3 GW LNG gas-fired power plant in Encinal, Texas, as the first major project under their 2025 bilateral trade framework; however, Seoul’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has disputed some media reports, saying negotiations are ongoing and final details have not been confirmed. Reports also suggest possible follow-on projects, including a large-scale nuclear plant and an Alaska LNG venture, with no decision on nuclear construction announced yet.

Dana Whitfield Alaska LNG keeps popping up in these deals but never seems to actually break ground. Curious if this Texas plant fares any better.

Andrew and Tristan Tate indicted in Romania on trafficking, laundering charges — 3dRomanian prosecutors indicted Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan on trafficking a minor, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering, alleging they earned about 1.25 million USD from a 15-year-old’s videochat exploitation. The indictment, finalized August 31, follows their July arrest in Miami at Britain’s extradition request and accuses attempts to influence victims and witnesses.

Marcus Bell Extradition requests, multiple countries involved, years of alleged exploitation - this isn't some minor legal misunderstanding. The scale of it is staggering.

Netanyahu boasts about deadly Qatar strike, defends disputed Gaza aid — 1dIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended the transfer of millions of Qatari funds to Gaza as humanitarian aid, while Qatar and others condemned the attacks and lawmakers scrutinized the aid’s impact. The remarks come ahead of the first anniversary of the 2025 Doha strike and follow ongoing debates over how the funds were used amid regional tensions.

Nicole Hardy Boasting about a strike that killed people isn't a great look for anyone, ally or not.

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Giants extend Jameis Winston through 2028 as Dart's backup mentor — 15hThe New York Giants have extended quarterback Jameis Winston for two years and $13 million, keeping him through 2028 as a veteran backup and locker-room leader who mentors young starter Jaxson Dart. The deal comes under new head coach John Harbaugh and follows Winston's 2025 three-game contribution for 567 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, reinforcing the Giants' QB room ahead of the season.

Derek Foss Smart move honestly, Winston mentoring Dart could be huge for his development instead of throwing him to the wolves right away.

S&P Revises Freedom Holding Outlook to PositiveFinance — 2dS&P Global Ratings revised Freedom Holding Corp and four main subsidiaries’ outlook to positive, citing stronger capitalization, diversified earnings and improved banking-sector risk in Kazakhstan, while affirming BB-/B ratings for the operating units and B- for Freedom Holding Corp. The upgrades followed Kazakhstan’s sovereign rating improvements and reflect ongoing enhancements in risk management and governance across the group.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41 — 3dAmber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.

Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction — 3dOlivia Rodrigo says the Trump administration uses public feuds with musicians as a distraction from its policies, following the DHS’s use of her song to promote immigration enforcement. She has spoken out against the move, called it awful, and has organized advocacy efforts and highlighted other artists who have criticized similar uses of their music.

Sam Okafor Good for her for speaking up. Musicians should have a say when their work gets used to sell policies they never agreed to promote.

Florida revives 'Gator Bait' cheer after six-year ban over racist imagery — 1dFlorida revived its controversial Gator Bait cheer at the season opener, six years after it was banned due to its racist imagery, with the band performing the cue as fans chanted. The move comes as new UF president Stuart Bell signals openness to the tradition amid a broader post-Floyd-era reckoning and leadership changes following Kent Fuchs’s ban and shifting DEI policies.

Nicole Hardy If it's just about the gators and not tied to that old imagery, fine, but leadership should've explained the reasoning better before reviving it.