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Man Killed in Sorrento Shark Attack — Sep 18, 2026Emergency services are responding to a suspected shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north, with the beach closed, multiple crews on scene, and at least one swimmer reported missing as authorities search the water. The incident follows a recent high-profile shark attack in Geraldton and comes as patrols begin for the summer season.

California Man Charged Over Mosque Death ThreatWorld — Sep 4, 2026Louis White, a 60-year-old Warner Springs man, was charged in federal court with mailing threatening communications to the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, detailing a planned mass killing of Muslims, and investigators found ghost gun-style firearms and other weapons at his home; he allegedly confessed and is awaiting transfer to federal custody after state charges were filed. The case comes amid heightened attention to threats against Muslim communities following a deadly incident at a San Diego-area Islamic center.

Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy, Extend Craig Breslow — 5dThe Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager on a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030, after he steered a dramatic midseason turnaround from a 10-17 start. The club also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s contract options for 2029 and 2030, ensuring continuity at the top alongside Tracy for the coming seasons.

Priya Raman Glad they locked in Tracy after that midseason run, and keeping Breslow adds some needed front office stability.

Chinese Beauty Exports Surge Despite U.S. Trade Tensions — 4dChinese beauty exports such as wigs, hair extensions, and press-on nails are booming in the U.S. amid ongoing Beijing–Washington trade frictions, driven by social media shopping and large-scale manufacturing, with hair products up 12.4% to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2026 and nail maker Donghai reporting strong revenue growth; analysts say China’s scale and supply chains give it a durable global manufacturing edge for years to come.

Dana Whitfield China's manufacturing edge in wigs and nails shows why tariffs alone won't shift supply chains away from their scale and efficiency.

Packers acquire TE Redman from Rams — Aug 30, 2026The Green Bay Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams to bolster depth at the position ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, with Redman aiming to carve out a role behind starters in Green Bay. The trade comes amid the Rams’ crowded tight end room, where Redman’s limited NFL experience and preseason showing highlight a developmental move for both teams.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Yankees Acquire Schreiber on Waivers for ~$600K — Aug 30, 2026The Yankees are set to claim right-hander John Schreiber off waivers from the Royals, adding the 32-year-old reliever who has appeared in 55 games this season with a 3.65 ERA to their bullpen as he becomes an impending free agent. The move comes as rosters expand and the Yankees have open spots on their 40-man roster, allowing the claim without a corresponding roster move, with Schreiber still owed the remainder of his 2026 salary.

Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — Sep 18, 2026Aura Minerals secured a US$200 million syndicated loan at the holding-company level to fund supplier payments and prepayments for production as it advances Era Dorada in Guatemala and expands output at its Almas and Borborema operations, targeting more than 600,000 gold-equivalent ounces per year in coming years. The five-year facility carries SOFR plus 2.70% with a two-year grace period, and management says the financing diversifies funding sources and reinforces a balanced, disciplined growth strategy.

Chris Dalton The grace period helps, but hitting over 600k ounces will depend on steady execution in Guatemala and Brazil.

Brighton End Arsenal’s Perfect Start With 3-0 Win — Sep 17, 2026Arsenal head to Brighton on the back of a flawless early run, with pundits backing an away win and reminders that the fixture comes ahead of an international break, while Tottenham face a tricky test against Aston Villa amid a stuttering start and a bold 2-1 Villa edge predicted by Chris Sutton. In the build-up, Darren England was named to referee Arsenal’s Brighton match, managers’ line-ups and previews for both games circulated, and a Brighton vs Arsenal prediction contest was set up for fans.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — Sep 13, 2026The Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months — Sep 14, 2026The Trump administration, via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is moving toward issuing the first deep-sea mining permits within months to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from seabed nodules, with The Metals Company USA leading the most advanced application and NOAA coordination underway. The push seeks to diversify and strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals amid international disputes and evolving maritime technology, with official timelines and approvals being rolled out in coming months and years.

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album Muse Due October 23 — Sep 8, 2026John Legend has unveiled Muse, a 16-track collaboration with Pharrell Williams described as a Black James Bond aesthetic, with Daylight as the leading single ahead of its October 23, 2026 release, and featuring guests like Pharrell on multiple tracks and Clipse on Bodies On The Floor. The project, produced entirely by Pharrell and recorded during a Paris session, marks Legend’s first full-length with Williams and comes as he also begins a management shift to Roc Nation.

Environmental Groups Complain to Ombudsman Over EU Water Directive ReviewEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026Environmental NGOs including WWF and the European Environmental Bureau filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman accusing the European Commission of maladministration for moving ahead with an omnibus overhaul of water protection and management laws without sufficient evidence or stakeholder consultation, arguing the revisions aren’t justified by the evidence and won’t fix the real bottlenecks for mining permits. The Ombudsman is expected to decide in coming weeks whether to open an inquiry, a move that would shape EU rulemaking amid broader tensions between environmental safeguards and industry-driven deregulation.

Dayton small businesses face rising bankruptcies, MCA riskBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Small businesses face persistent capital access challenges as traditional lending remains slow, while alternative financing options—such as merchant cash advances, peer-to-peer lending, and invoice financing—offer faster funding but come with trade-offs and evolving terms. Experts urge rigorous verification of first‑party offers, proactive management of business credit, and tools to separate business credit from personal credit to sustain growth.

AHR closes $572M Kensington deal, with more acquisitions still to come — Sep 2, 2026American Healthcare REIT announced the acquisition of six Kensington Senior Living communities for about $572 million, forming part of an eight-property, 745-unit portfolio with a total purchase price around $873 million; the remaining two properties are expected to close later in 2026, with Kensington continuing as manager and a long-term strategic partnership forming between the firms. The deal elevates AHR’s 2026 investments, underscores its focus on higher-acuity senior housing, and positions it as a preferred capital partner in affluent, supply-constrained markets.

Nicole Hardy Supply-constrained affluent markets is just a fancy way of saying rents are about to go higher there too.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Teen Girl Reports Naked Man in Women’s Showers – Father Gets Call Days Later That Makes It Much WorseOpinion — Jan 15, 2023This is disturbing and saddening. A Southern California teenage girl has come forward with her account of finding a naked man in the women’s locker room. Rebecca Philips, 17, said she encountered the man after she got…

‘Luigi: The Musical’ Coming to NYC — Mar 4, 2026It is often said that “life imitates art.” This time, art is imitating life. “Luigi: The Musical,” a musical comedy about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is coming to New…

Trans Golfer Banned from Women’s Tour After Major Rule ChangeReporting — Mar 9, 2024A women’s golf league has slammed the door on a man who wanted to use his showing on the tour as a stepping stone to the LPGA. The ruling comes about two months after Hailey Davidson, who had been playing golf as a man…

78-year-old man dies after car crashes into Macon homeAuto — Aug 27, 2026A 78-year-old man, Willie H. Smith Jr., died after his SUV went off a Bibb County road and crashed into the roof of a Macon home. Investigators are probing the crash, which comes as Bibb County records a fourth fatality this month and highlights concerns about elderly drivers.

'Holiday Nightmare Comes True' When Man Discovers Hundreds of FedEx Packages in RavineReporting — Nov 27, 2021As the year comes to a close, more and more people are depending on online ordering to get gifts to and from their loved ones. Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders only add to the general madness. But on Wednesday…

Navy Sailor Springs Into Action After Man Discovered Unconscious on Gym FloorReporting — Feb 12, 2022You never know when lifesaving training will come in handy. For one man, it was during a workout at EōS Fitness in Temecula, California, that duty called. Navy Counselor 1st Class Ryan P. Lighten was in the zone when…

Man Uses His Gun to Turn Tables on Robbers When They Come for Him at ATMOpinion — Jul 9, 2023Two would-be robbers in San Antonio, Texas, quickly discovered they targeted the wrong man when their victim pulled out his own legally carried firearm and put an abrupt end to their nefarious plans. Authorities in San…

Girl Screams as Man is Walking By, Family Watches the Security Footage and Realizes She Was Escaping HimReporting — Aug 28, 2022A 6-year-old Ohio girl was taking out the trash Tuesday when her screams echoed in the Hamilton, Ohio, neighborhood where she lives. Only a few seconds of the family’s doorbell video made it plain why — a man had come…

‘Known Con Man And Fraud’: John Cornyn Comes Out Swinging Against Ken Paxton — Apr 9, 2025Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday called Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “a known con man and fraud” after he announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Cornyn for his seat. The…