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School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17 — 2dA fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.

Funeral held in IranWorld — Sep 3, 2026

Zelenskyy Secures Canadian Air-Defense Support — 3dZelenskyy arrived in Oslo to attend King Harald V’s funeral and held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on continued Ukrainian support, including strengthening air defense for the winter and collaboration with the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system, with Norway reaffirming defense aid as part of a broader defense partnership.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Kentucky Girl, 4, Dies After Tractor Accident — 1dA 4-year-old Kentucky girl, Hellayna Michelle King, died after falling from the back of a tractor and being backed over on a family farm; emergency responders were delayed because a nearby bridge was closed, forcing longer travel times to the scene. Her family, who described her as bright and full of life, has mourned her death and started a GoFundMe for an urn and expenses, with services held after her funeral and community concern over the bridge closure lingering.

Couple marries in flooded church after monsoon in Philippines; bride walks the aisle in waist-deep waterGood News — 4dA Philippine couple held their wedding in a flooded church after monsoon rains, with the bride wading through waist-deep water to reach the altar on September 1.

Skillet’s John Cooper says church abuse caused depression behind ‘After the Storm’Good News — 5dJohn Cooper of Skillet describes how conflict at his church of 30 years triggered depression that shaped the new EP After the Storm while his faith held firm.

Dollar Holds Gains as Fed Hike Bets Rise — 2dThe global dollar held near multi‑week highs as oil spikes and U.S. inflation data keep Fed tightening expectations intact, with markets pricing roughly a 70% chance of a September hike and yields rising as energy costs support risk-off demand. At the same time, the ECB signaled a cautious, data‑dependent stance after a rate rise to 2.5% while the yen remained under pressure despite a large, coordinated intervention, underscoring a bifurcated currency backdrop influenced by oil, energy prices, and central-bank policy outlooks.

Jared Kim The ECB looks behind the curve here, raising rates slower than needed while energy costs keep climbing.

Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 — 6dCommunities across the U.S. and Ireland marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with varied observances—flag ceremonies and memorials in Bend, Oregon; an interfaith prayer service at St. Nicholas Shrine in New York; services and memorials in Streetsboro and Ravenna, Ohio; a commemorative event in Waterford, Ireland; and a Remembrance Mass on Long Island that included new names on the memorial. The events, held on September 11, continued the tradition of honoring victims, first responders, and those affected by the aftermath.

Matos Wins Rhode Island Democratic Primary Despite Fundraising Shortfall — 2dRhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos won the Democratic primary with about 37% of the vote, defeating four challengers including Xay Khamsyvoravong, who conceded as Matos held a solid lead and will go on to face Republican John Loughlin in November. The race featured heavy fundraising, including a dark‑money PAC push in the final days, with Matos’s background as the governor’s pick and an Afro-Latina trailblazer shaping the backdrop to debates over corporate influence and policies like grocery-store covenants.

Tigers snap skid past Twins as wild-card race tightens — 5dThe Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the series opener at Comerica Park, with Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homering and Troy Melton going 5⅔ innings before the bullpen held on for the win. Greene extended his hot streak with three hits, and Detroit moved to 66-78 as they close in on a postseason wildcard pursuit.

Dana Whitfield Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year.

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Ascelia Completes FDA Meeting on OrviglanceHealth — 4dBiopharma firms report a mix of regulatory progress: Ascelia Pharma advances its Orviglance NDA with an FDA Type A meeting held and minutes due in about 30 days, while AstraZeneca secures FDA approval for Etcamah (camizestrant) after an advisory panel opposed it earlier, signaling a potential shift in benefit-risk assessment. Ascletis Pharma launches a US Phase I trial for ASC36 obesity drug under an IND, highlighting ongoing development in metabolism therapies alongside expectations of further data and pricing implications for investors.

Guardsman Charged After Pointing Pistol at Colleague Over Hairstyle RulesPolitics — 4dZion Mitchell, a 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., faces felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence after allegedly drawing and pointing a loaded pistol at a fellow guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army grooming/hair regulations outside a Popeyes on H Street NE. He is being held in DC Jail as the case moves toward a Sept. 15 court appearance amid the ongoing National Guard presence in the capital.

Pulte orders Fannie, Freddie to open VantageScore to all lenders, citing FICO dominance — Sep 4, 2026FHFA Director Bill Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0, expanding its adoption and challenging FICO's long-held mortgage credit scoring monopoly. The move follows a successful initial rollout with 50 lenders and mirrors Trump administration goals to boost competition and reduce costs for homebuyers.

Nicole Hardy I'll believe costs go down when I see it on my closing statement, not before. Lenders will find new fees regardless.

Dolly Parton Funeral Held Privately — Sep 1, 2026Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a small, private ceremony beside her husband Carl Dean, with only close relatives present, reflecting her wish for privacy. Family members and allies emphasize that the event was a burial rather than a public funeral, and Parton urged donations to her Imagination Library rather than flowers, underscoring her charitable legacy.

Public Memorial for Lisa Marie Presley to Be Held at GracelandReporting — Jan 17, 2023A public memorial for Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley — will be held in her honor. The public memorial will be held on Sunday at her childhood home of Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee…

Israel frees Lebanese detainee, pledges five more — Sep 3, 2026Israel announced the release of five Lebanese civilians held in areas of southern Lebanon as part of ongoing US-brokered negotiations, tied to efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of Jewish community leaders abducted and killed in the mid-1980s. Lebanon confirmed the return of a detainee via the ICRC and pledged to continue pursuing further releases, with the ICRC noting a humanitarian operation and both sides citing ongoing talks and ground operations in Rome and elsewhere.

Maya Lindstrom Tying detainee releases to finding remains from decades ago shows how long these wounds stay open. Glad the ICRC is involved.

Asian markets split as traders await US jobs report after Fed's Waller remarks — Sep 3, 2026Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed signals from Fed official Waller that disinflation may support a rate hold and awaited the upcoming U.S. jobs data, with gains in Hong Kong and Korea contrasted by weakness in Shanghai. Treasuries yields eased, the yen strengthened, and oil markets held steady as investors reassessed rate-hike expectations and global risk sentiment across the region.

Nicole Hardy Everyone's just holding their breath for the jobs number now. One bad print and this whole rate-hold narrative flips overnight.

Video — YouTubeGhostJhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026

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Cal Quantrill's shutout gem lifts Rangers closer to AL wild card — Sep 4, 2026Cal Quantrill threw seven scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0, with Corey Seager belting a two-run homer and the Rangers narrowing the gap for an AL wild-card spot. The Rays were held to a season-low in hits and extended their struggles at Globe Life Field, while Quantrill continued a strong run with a 1.25 ERA over eight outings and Seager again provided the power.

Dana Whitfield Rays offense looking lost again at Globe Life, that place has been a house of horrors for them.

Citi delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong jobs data — Sep 4, 2026Citigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to begin easing in June 2027 with three 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, after August payrolls rose 162,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting a shift from labor-market concerns to inflation trajectories. The forecast contrasts with a broader market that still frets about inflation, keeping Citi's outlook notably dovish relative to peers who are more tilted toward earlier hikes or prolonged tight monetary policy.

Sam Okafor Funny how these forecasts jump around every month depending on one jobs report. Ask me again in six months.

Iran Says Pilots Held by Qatar; Remains ReturnedWorld — Aug 15, 2026Iran says three IRIAF pilots shot down in March 2026 are being held alive in Qatar for about six months, with no contact allowed with families or Iranian officials, according to letters to the Red Cross. The reports from Iran International and other outlets frame the detention as potentially violating the Geneva Conventions and the rights of prisoners of war.

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — Sep 1, 2026The Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

Former Hostage Terry Anderson Dies at 76Reporting — Apr 22, 2024Terry Anderson, one of America’s longest-held hostages in Lebanon, has died. He was 76. Anderson, who worked as a correspondent for the Associated Press, was held for about seven years starting in 1985 when he was…

Americans Seized, Held Hostage by Environmental ProtestersReporting — Nov 5, 2022Ten American tourists who were taken hostage on Thursday by an indigenous group protesting oil spills have been released. They were among a group of 248 people held hostage aboard a riverboat in Peru, according to the…

The Massive Populist Wave Taking Over America Can Be Explained With One StatReporting — Jun 28, 2024The rise of populist politics in the U.S. has coincided with a massive shift in the level of wealth held by average Americans compared to the elite. The level of wealth held by the bottom half of Americans in 2019…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026

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