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ISAIAH HANKEL: Business Owners Prefer A GED To A Woke Harvard Degree — Apr 24, 2025Harvard once stood as the pinnacle of American academia, a revered institution that shaped presidents , Nobel laureates , and Fortune 500 CEOs . Its name was a guarantee of excellence, a ticket to the elite. Today…

The Mamdani Doom Loop Is Inevitable — Oct 28, 2025Think Berlin Gedachtniskirche (with an umlaut); in English, the “Memory Church,” a ruin of a once beautiful church in downtown Berlin, now a memorial to the horrors, the folly and the destruction that Germany inflicted…

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 2dUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

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AI-Linked Stocks Slide After Leaders Urge Slowdown — 1dGlobal AI-related stocks tumbled after industry leaders, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged a slower, safety-focused development path, triggering declines in chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks across Asia, the US, and beyond. The sell-off highlighted investor concerns over regulatory bottlenecks, while ongoing demand for computing infrastructure limited downside in the longer term.

Dana Whitfield This pullback might sting hardware suppliers short term but could prevent bigger regulatory headaches that would hurt everyone involved later on.

US inflation rises 0.4 percent in August as Pakistan weekly rate jumps — 3dInflation remained stubborn in the United States in August, with the CPI up 0.4% month over month as gasoline prices surged, while core inflation cooled slightly but still pointed to tighter policy expectations for a Fed rate hike. Meanwhile in Pakistan, the Sensitive Price Index jumped 8.62% year over year for the week, led by onions and petroleum products, underscoring persistent cost pressures even as some food items fell.

Dana Whitfield Core inflation easing slightly is welcome but the overall numbers still point to another Fed rate increase soon.

China new-home prices fall for third straight month — 5hChina’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.

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — 3hBill Gates warned that no government is adequately prepared for the societal shifts AI will bring and urged U.S.-China collaboration as AI accelerates, with his foundation pledging at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access and build data foundations across education, health care, and agriculture. The Gates Foundation also cautioned that without inclusive, locally informed AI development—including multilingual capabilities—AI could widen global inequality even as it holds promise to bolster health, education, and frontline work if managed responsibly.

Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Demuth, Klobuchar Seek Firings Over State Fraud — 10hOn Sept. 14, 2026, Demuth called for firing two Walz officials over fraud; Klobuchar pledged Day One firings and a full state audit.

Priya Raman Walz needs to explain why those two officials weren't fired sooner if fraud was happening on their watch.

Arrest Follows Second Teen Shooting, East Price Hill — 1dAn 18-year-old Adrian Washington was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting on Ring Place in East Price Hill that left a teen with serious injuries. The incident adds to a pattern of gun violence in the area, with a prior teen shooting in the same neighborhood and no other suspects named in several reports.

NTSB Calls 11 FAA Responses Unacceptable After Crash — 12hNTSB rated 11 of 33 FAA responses unacceptable after 67 died near Reagan National. Homendy: how many more decades before we recommend this again and again after tragedy?

Rachel Meyers With sixty-seven lives lost near Reagan National, the FAA must implement all thirty-three responses without delay.

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Broncos Reportedly Sought Brees After Nix Injury — 7hDrew Brees was reportedly considered by the Denver Broncos to come out of retirement for the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury, with coaches Joe Lombardi and Pete Carmichael reaching out and Brees agreeing to a workout before he felt wrist discomfort and declined. The conversations, later acknowledged by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, occurred without initial input to Sean Payton, and Brees ultimately did not return to the field.

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

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes — 1dTrump in Ireland urged Zelenskyy to stop Russian diesel strikes after U.S. prices topped $6 a gallon, as both sides traded deadly overnight drone attacks.

Marcus Bell Trump makes sense telling Ukraine to ease off those refinery strikes before fuel problems spread further.

Sanders Urges Trump, Xi to Negotiate AI Treaty — 2dBernie Sanders urged Trump and Xi to negotiate a binding treaty to pause advanced AI development and ban superintelligent AI, following unprecedented alignment among tech leaders to slow the pace of progress. He framed diplomacy as the only viable path to prevent humanity from being at risk, calling for an upcoming AI summit to finalize the pact.

Derek Foss A pause sounds fine but I doubt Trump or Xi will actually slow their own countries tech race.

Hims & Hers Faces Investor Class Action, Lead DeadlineBusiness — 2dMultiple lawsuits and regulatory actions have targeted Hims & Hers Health, with the FTC alleging deceptive privacy and billing practices and improper sharing of health data with third parties, contributing to a notable stock drop after the July 29, 2026 announcement. Separately, investors are urged to participate in lead-plaintiff processes for securities-class actions, as several institutions increased holdings or sold, and deadlines for filing lead plaintiff applications remain November 2, 2026.

Maduro Ally Saab Expected to Plead Guilty in U.S. — 14hAlex Saab, Maduro ally, is set to plead guilty Tuesday in Miami to money laundering over alleged skimming from Venezuela food-import contracts.

Sam Okafor This plea deal suggests Saab might be trying to limit his sentence by cooperating on bigger names in the Maduro circle.

Pacheco Injury Reshapes Lions, College Football Rosters — 3dAcross football programs, several key players face extended absences or uncertain returns after injuries: the Detroit Lions’ Isiah Pacheco will miss a prolonged stretch after surgery, forcing more carries for Jahmyr Gibbs and others; Florida’s Eric Singleton Jr. is questionable to play as he recovers from an ankle injury ahead of the Florida–Auburn game. Additionally, Detroit’s Christian Mahogany has a negative initial scan but hip-related concerns keep his status uncertain, Oregon’s Jamari Johnson may miss time after not dressing, and Penn State’s LaVar Arrington II is dealing with a knee setback with a 4–6 week timeline, potentially affecting defensive line rotations.

Report: Hayden Panettiere death probe examines fentanyl-laced oxycodone — 22hHayden Panettiere, 36, reportedly died Aug. 16, 2026, in South Carolina after allegedly taking one fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill; toxicology pending, DEA investigating.

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Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Case Is State Matter Beyond His Pardon Power — 1dFollowing a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts case, her attorney publicly urged President Trump to grant a pardon, but Trump reiterated that presidential pardons cover only federal crimes and called the situation very sad. He also praised Clancy’s attorney and said the case must be resolved at the state level, stressing that there is no winner regardless of retrial considerations.

19 Students Hospitalized After Louisiana School Bus Crash — 3dA Grant Parish school bus crash on Highway 71 north of Montgomery involved 21 students, with 19 hospitalized and two airlifted to a trauma center; authorities reported no confirmed fatalities and Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation, while the school district thanked first responders and urged privacy for those affected.

Marcus Bell The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals.

Catholic Leaders Plan 9/11 Anniversary Events — 4dAs the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Catholic leaders and clergy recall the victims, first responders, and survivors, emphasizing remembrance, healing, and a renewed call for peace and dialogue. From Pope John Paul II’s message of unity through Christ to commemorative Masses and bishops’ reflections, the church frames the tragedy as a test of charity, dignity, and shared humanity.

Brennan Subpoenaed to Testify Before Florida Grand Jury in Trump Probe — 17hJohn Brennan subpoenaed to testify Oct. 15 before a Fort Pierce grand jury in a DOJ probe of alleged conspiracy to deprive Trump of civil rights.

Priya Raman I doubt much will come of it but Brennan answering questions under oath beats endless media speculation.

China Urges Banks to Boost Corporate Yuan Hedging — 1dChinese regulators including SAFE and the PBOC are pressuring banks to raise corporate yuan hedging, moving toward a 40% target through window guidance to shield exporters from ongoing yuan volatility and encourage use of forwards, swaps, options, and other hedging tools. Hedging activity has surged, with corporate derivatives around $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2026 and the overall hedging ratio climbing from roughly 22% in 2020 to about 35% in H1 2026, as banks offer subsidies and expanded access to hedging services.

Maya Lindstrom Seeing derivatives volume hit 1.4 trillion already shows real demand, the subsidies from banks are probably helping smaller firms join in.

Former Pastor Charged in Alleged $350K Church Theft — 3dA Williamson County church employee, Paul Leo Tremblay, is charged with theft of more than $350,000 from Southall Church over nine years, with a grand jury indicting him for property theft valued at $250,000 or more; he was arrested and his bond set at $75,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Williamson County Circuit Court on Sept. 30. Tremblay, who served as the church's financial stewardship pastor through 2025, investigators say, began after church officials reported suspected theft in August 2025.

Maya Lindstrom With that much money missing, the church needs better oversight to protect donations from people in trusted positions.

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.

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