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Trump Says He Will Remove 15% Tariff on Irish Whiskey — 21hTrump said at the Sept. 13, 2026 Irish Open he will take tariffs off Irish whiskey, drawing cheers as he presented Shane Lowry the trophy.

Sam Okafor The Sinn Fein group should focus on local issues rather than turning a golf prize ceremony into a protest over foreign policy.

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.

Red paint splattered on Charlie Kirk statue outside TPUSA headquarters — 51mA statue of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. The Phoenix Police Department made the announcement Sunday… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Defense, Space Startups Seek SPAC Listings as Investor Interest Rises — 4hInvestor enthusiasm for defense and space is pushing more early-stage firms toward SPAC mergers in 2026, with several deals and Ursa Major valued around $2.3 billion, leveraging faster access to public markets and valuation flexibility for government-contract-driven growth. While this accelerates listings, risks include limited revenue, significant capital needs, dilution, and reliance on government orders, even as traditional IPO activity also climbs.

Houthis Expand Control Over Bab el-MandebWorld — 5dYemeni government forces pressed offensives on multiple fronts against the Houthis, conducting strikes on Mokha–Dhubab and targeting coastal and western fronts including Taiz, Bab al-Mandab, and Al-Jawf as civilian displacement rises amid intensified clashes. The Saudi-led coalition responded with airstrikes against Houthi positions, while the Houthis claim defensive success with domestically produced missiles, and the coalition vows to neutralize the threat and protect Saudi sovereignty.

A.J. Brown questionable to return after ankle injury in Patriots opener — 4dPatriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left his debut against the Seahawks in the third quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled questionable to return while undergoing further evaluation, after posting three catches for 26 yards and drawing a late first-half DPI. The injury immediately followed his strong start in New England, with team officials updating his status as the medical tent examined him and he headed to the locker room for further checks.

Tom Gallagher Brown was off to a nice start with those catches before the ankle slowed him down.

9/11 Responders, Volunteers Reflect on Lasting ImpactWorld — 5dThe 25th anniversary of 9/11 prompts frontline responders and volunteers to share enduring memories of the attack, with Lorna MacIntire describing years of PTSD and limited public recall, and Tito Rodriguez recounting near-miss moments and the long-term impact on his career. The collection of profiles—from a NYC paramedic, a Tri-Hospital EMS medic, a Hazlet firefighter-turned-EMS professional, and Alaska Red Cross volunteers—highlights the immediate heroism, ongoing trauma, and the broad, lasting effort to support victims’ families and communities across New York, New Jersey, and beyond.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — 1hAt Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Former Pastor Charged in Alleged $350K Church Theft — 2dA 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.

Shelton Reaches Historic U.S. Open Final — Sep 7, 2026Emma Navarro reached the 2026 US Open quarterfinals, setting up an all-American clash with Jessica Pegula and marking the first all-American women’s QF at the US Open since 2015. On the men’s side, Ben Shelton advanced to the quarterfinals to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, as Alcaraz weathered a tough match, while Sabalenka and Noskova loom as contenders in the women’s draw with Noskova seeking another upset.

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Justin Thomas Withdraws From FedExCup Fall Opener — 16hThe PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall kicks off with the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, drawing several Presidents Cup contenders as a prelude to the team event. Justin Thomas withdrew from the field and was replaced by Cameron Champ, as Thomas prepares for his fourth Presidents Cup after injuries and a late-season return.

Marcus Bell Champ gets a nice opportunity to play his way into form before the team event starts.

England Near Pakistan Test Whitewash at Edgbaston — 5dEngland’s bowlers, led by Ollie Robinson and supported by Jofra Archer, dominated Pakistan’s reshuffled lineup at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7 at lunch as Robins on his 100th Test wicket signaled a clinical start to the third Test. England extended their 2-0 series lead in Birmingham with a brisk, one-sided session that exposed Pakistan’s batting woes.

Convicted Sex Offender Leads Prayer at Whatley Rally — 2dA registered sex offender, Daimon L. King, delivered the opening prayer at a Whatley campaign event in New Bern, NC, with Whatley’s team saying the event was not planned or organized by the campaign and that Whatley did not know King. King's prior convictions involving minors and his prominent role in Republican circles raise questions about Whatley’s campaign stance on crime and could fuel Democratic ads linking the candidate to a convicted offender.

Manufacturers Restore Orders to China After Struggles Elsewhere — 7hDawang Metals regained US farm-machinery orders after India problems as firms restore China sourcing; Jin Chaofeng closed his 2024 Vietnam workshop over missing equipment.

Sam Okafor Companies are learning the hard way that India and Vietnam still can't match China's reliability for complex orders.

Iconic Diana 'Revenge Dress' Set for Auction — 4dThe 1994 'revenge dress' worn by Princess Diana at the Serpentine Gallery has enduring cultural significance as a bold public rebuke to Prince Charles’s infidelity and a lasting influence on fashion. Sotheby’s will auction the gown in New York this December, after a London display and a global tour, with an estimated price of $150,000–$300,000 and proceeds benefiting charity.

Zelenskyy Urges Parliament to Dismiss Prosecutor General — 9hOn Sept. 14, 2026, Zelenskyy urged parliament to remove Prosecutor General Kravchenko, who resigned Sept. 7 after a corruption probe reached his office but was not charged.

Maya Lindstrom Kravchenko resigned after the probe hit his office, so parliament should confirm the removal to show real accountability.

Lebanese, Palestinian Archivists Preserve War Memories — 2dAmid ongoing conflict, individuals are safeguarding memory by relocating and digitizing archives: in Lebanon, Rima Sharara saved the Bint Jbeil Public Library’s digital records, including 24 oral histories, before the library was destroyed; in the West Bank and beyond, Raja Shehadeh and collaborators moved diaries and papers to Scotland and digitized thousands of pages to protect them from destruction and ensure accessible historical records.

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Jefferson-Wooden runs 21.47 for fourth-fastest 200m time and victory — 19hMelissa Jefferson-Wooden ran 21.47, the fourth-fastest 200m in history, to win in Budapest and complete the 100-200 double for $300,000.

Marcus Bell Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47 with that headwind looks like a real statement ahead of the LA Olympics.

Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges — 2dFederal jurors found Lil Durk not guilty on all murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, while his co-defendants were convicted on stalking-related counts. Durk still faces separate racketeering charges and remains in custody ahead of further legal proceedings.

Dana Whitfield The co defendants got nailed on stalking while Durk walked free on the main counts so the jury must have weighed the evidence carefully.

Houthis Reportedly Seize Mocha, Advance Toward Bab al-Mandab — 4dHouthi forces seized the port city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, prompting government troops to withdraw from Mokha and nearby districts as clashes widen toward Dhubab. The advance threatens control of Bab al-Mandeb, a critical global energy chokepoint, with fighting spilling over into Taiz, Mareb, and Hodeidah and reports of civilian displacement.

Sam Okafor The spread of fighting into Taiz and Hodeidah will only drive more families from their homes without any clear end in sight.

Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — 4dThe Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — 2dA broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend — 1dSeveral teams enter games as sizable underdogs, including Michigan State at 29.5 points against No. 3 Notre Dame, Florida State as an underdog at Alabama by about 18.5 points, and Cleveland as 7.5-point road underdogs to the Buccaneers. Additional betting chatter spotlights the Raiders as big underdogs in their upcoming contest, while Baker Mayfield leads the Buccaneers in a potential revenge game against his former team, underscoring a weekend dominated by underdog narratives.

Tom Gallagher Baker Mayfield always plays better against his old team. The Buccaneers should cover easily with him leading the way.

Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — 16hZach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Video — YouTubeFirefighter unloads on pro-Palestinian protesters near 9/11 Memorial #shortsFox News · 1M views · Sep 12, 2026

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