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Canadiens Sign Kreider to One-Year Deal — 1dThe Montreal Canadiens announced they signed Chris Kreider to a one-year contract, while the Anaheim Ducks terminated his seven-year deal to gain cap flexibility as they pursue other moves, making Kreider a free agent with interest in returning east. Across reports, Kreider’s termination was framed as a strategic financial move for Anaheim, with his immediate future depending on where he lands as a free agent.

Maya Lindstrom Anaheim made the right call cutting ties to chase other roster pieces with that cap space.

Gemini app makes Daily Brief free in the USTech — 4d

Macklemore defends 'Free Palestine' chant after concert backlashEntertainment — 5d

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Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Remarks at Ed Sheeran Concert After CriticismEntertainment — 5d

AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Trial Misses Key Goal — 1dAstraZeneca’s breast cancer pill camizestrant (Etcamah) failed to improve progression-free survival in a late-stage trial when added to standard therapy, despite an earlier ESR1 mutation–targeted approval and after-hours stock weakness. The broader trial that reached more patients failed, while a separate study in ESR1-mutant patients showed a meaningful benefit, underscoring a split outcome for the drug’s potential.

Marcus Bell It's frustrating the overall trial missed but good the ESR1 group still saw real benefit from the drug.

Ducks Expected to Waive Kreider to Free Cap Space for Extensions — 3dThe Anaheim Ducks plan to place veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract, making him an unrestricted free agent with Kreider’s approval as he seeks a return to the East Coast. The move is driven by a cap crunch from Leo Carlsson’s $18 million offer sheet and the need to re-sign Cutter Gauthier, with interest in Kreider from around the league.

Maya Lindstrom Bet some East Coast team grabs him quick once he's on waivers and he gets the fresh start he wants.

John Woolman Urges Quakers to Free SlavesGood News — FROM 1754Journalist travels and convinces meetings to manumit.

Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs — 22hA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.

Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.

National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17Travel — 4dAcross cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.

St. Louis IX Ransoms Christian Prisoners in EgyptGood News — FROM 1250The king uses his personal fortune to free captives.

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Indonesia Suspends Nearly 2,000 Free-Meal KitchensHealth — 4dIndonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has temporarily suspended 1,999 free-meal kitchens for failing to register with the health ministry for mandatory hygiene and sanitation certification, as part of a tightened safety push after multiple food-poisoning incidents. With 27,022 kitchens nationwide, the program has expanded rapidly since January 2025, and investigators will determine further action on non-compliant facilities while underscoring that sanitation compliance is non-negotiable.

Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — 1dApollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.

Marcus Bell Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.

Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones — Sep 1, 2026

Marcus Bell Nice to see Samsung actually pushing value to older phones instead of forcing everyone to buy new hardware every year.

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — 2dSalvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

Herbalife Plans $250 Million Share BuybackFinance — 4dHerbalife announced a three-year program to repurchase up to $250 million of its shares, potentially up to about 19.3% of outstanding stock, as a signal of undervaluation and strong free cash flow. The plan, described as a disciplined capital allocation move, prompted investor attention across outlets citing the potential impact on shareholder value.

US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns — 2dThe United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.

Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.

Three Million Children to Receive Free School MealsHealth — Aug 31, 2026Across the articles, governments are expanding and supporting free school meals and related programs to ease back-to-school costs and improve child nutrition, with wide participation and local sourcing highlighted in New York. The UK is rolling out universal-credit–based free meals, breakfast clubs, and childcare support, while U.S. districts like Colorado are increasing meal participation despite higher costs, aided by grants to preserve meal quality and supply, all as part of broader efforts to reduce hunger and financial strain on families.

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Indonesia probes suspected poisoning after 512 students hospitalized from free meals — Sep 2, 2026More than 500 students in East Java were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning tied to the free meals program, with authorities suspending the Talang Angin kitchen for 30 days as investigations continue. The incident underscores longstanding concerns about the program launched to eradicate under-nutrition, which has seen leadership changes, corruption allegations, and mass-poisoning cases that have led to kitchen shutdowns and calls for reform.

Nicole Hardy This isn't the first mass poisoning tied to this program and that pattern is the real story. Someone needs to be held accountable beyond one kitchen.

Douglas Emmett keeps dividend despite negative free cash flowBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Douglas Emmett announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share ($0.76 annualized), payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026, a payout supported by FFO but contrasted by negative free cash flow due to heavy capital expenditures as the company positions its portfolio. The dividend has been maintained for years, with about nineteen consecutive years of payments noted by some analyses, though cash-flow realities suggest the business is restructuring beyond the steady yield.

GoodRx Launches $24.99 Family Plan With 250 Free Medications — Sep 3, 2026GoodRx is expanding its Companion subscription to cover the whole household, including pets, with a $24.99 monthly plan that provides free access to more than 250 generic medications and discounts on telehealth, vision, dental, and lab services, and it will be offered to employers as a benefit starting in 2027. The rollout aims to curb family-wide affordability gaps in care as employers explore cost controls, with the program already seeing strong uptake and the company noting a 39% rise in subscription revenue in Q2 as it scales beyond individual plans.

Jared Kim Employers offering this in 2027 as a benefit could be huge, but I bet the fine print on which 250 drugs qualify matters a lot.

South Africans to Enjoy Free National Park Entry — Aug 25, 2026Several national park systems marked fee-free days: South Africa’s SA National Parks Week from September 7–13, 2026 offering free day-entry at participating parks, and in the United States, the National Park Service’s 110th birthday on August 25, 2026 included a fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents (international visitors still pay), with additional parks offering free or reduced access in Michigan, Florida, and other sites such as the Great Smoky Mountains.

Adobe unveils $4B Saudi AI plan offering millions free software access — Aug 31, 2026Adobe is expanding its 4-billion-dollar Saudi partnership with MCIT and HUMAIN to provide more than 27 million residents 12 months of free access to Firefly Standard and Express Premium, with rollout by end of 2026. The initiative includes a Saudi-culture-tailored image-generation model powered by Firefly Foundry, Arabic-language enhancements, and startup training to bolster the local creative economy.

Jared Kim billion is a huge bet on a market that doesn't even have 30 million people yet, Adobe must see this as a launchpad for the wider region.

Domino's offers up to $1 million in free pizza for rival receipts — Aug 31, 2026Domino's is offering up to $1 million in free personal Domino pizzas to customers who first eat at rival fast-food chains and upload their receipts to IsTheDominoWorthy.com, as part of its new Detroit-style Domino pizza launch. The promotion runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 (or while supplies last) and invites customers to decide if the Domino is worthy by comparing it with items like the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap, Chick-fil-A sandwich, or a Chipotle burrito.

Nepal rescuers free second tunnel worker as hundreds remain missing — Sep 3, 2026Nepal authorities say around 20,000 homes will need rebuilding or relocation after the August glacier collapse devastated border areas. The disaster has left about 1,204 dead and more than 4,200 missing as rescuers continue searches.

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