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Indonesia Ferry Carrying 240 Loses Contact, Search Underway — 14hAn Indonesian passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 carrying about 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea while en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, triggering a rescue operation with no immediate reports of casualties. The vessel’s last known position was about 148 kilometers from a pier in Banjarmasin, with authorities citing bad weather as a factor and rescue teams dispatched to locate those aboard.

Jared Kim Authorities should check if older vessels like this one need better tracking equipment.

Yen surge disrupts carry trades as investors reassess positionsBusiness — 5d

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS carries clues from the frozen outskirts of another star systemScience — 5d

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

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Small plane goes missing off Bahamas carrying 4 members of Florida family, authorities say — 5d

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — 2hPhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

Palawan Ferry Fire Kills Five, Leaves 87 Missing — 3dA fire aboard the M/V June Aster off Coron in Palawan has killed at least five people, with dozens more reported missing as rescue efforts continue and around 42 passengers and crew have been rescued. The numbers vary by report, but authorities say the vessel carried well over 100 people when it departed Manila, and search operations remain ongoing as investigators review the incident.

Dutch tour coach overturns in Swiss Alps, several dead — 2dA tour coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturned on a mountain road between Susch and Zernez in Graubünden, Switzerland, leaving several dead and others injured as helicopters and ambulances were dispatched to aid victims. Investigators are probing the cause of the crash, with the coach reportedly on a day trip from Austria organized by the Dutch company Oad.

Damascus Airport Plans Stir Mass-Grave Fears — 1dSyria’s plan to turn Mezzeh military airport in Damascus into a private-jet hub has rights groups and locals alarmed that redevelopment could disturb grave sites and undermine private land claims tied to decades of expropriation. Documents obtained by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre indicate executions and detentions were carried out at Mezzeh during the Assad era, prompting calls to halt construction to preserve evidence while the new authorities weigh investment with historic injustices.

Tom Gallagher The new government should settle the old land claims first instead of rushing to turn the site into a private jet airport.

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max but Skips Standard Model — 4dPre-launch reporting indicates the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will carry a modest US price hike of about $100 to around $1,199, with Indian pricing potentially rising to ₹1,44,900 or higher in some scenarios. Leaks also highlight the new A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a forthcoming foldable model codenamed iPhone Duo that could command top-tier pricing in select markets.

India Plans Registry for AI Agents on UPI — 3dIndia’s NPCI is building a registry under its Unified Agentic Protocol to verify and monitor AI agents carrying out payments on the UPI network, starting with small, frequent transactions and potentially expanding to cards and bill payments. The system will assign unique IDs, track authorizations and limits, and enable banks to revoke an agent’s privileges to mitigate fraud and ensure accountability amid regulatory considerations.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.8M views · Sep 11, 2026

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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.

Clancy Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial — 5dLindsay Clancy’s attorney has pressed President Trump to grant a pardon after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, arguing she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and that she is a compassionate person who deserves clemency. Trump previously commented that, whatever the outcome, the case would carry a price, and the defense notes ongoing questions about her psychiatric care and the jury's deadlocked verdict.

The Damascus RoadGood News — FROM 2034The early church's fiercest persecutor was knocked to the ground by a light and a voice — and became the apostle who carried the faith across the Roman world.

NeOnc to Raise $15 Million After Reporting Glioma Trial DataFinance — 4dNeOnc Technologies announced a $15 million registered direct offering at-the-market to raise capital from new and existing healthcare investors, issuing 3.57 million shares (or pre-funded equivalents) plus warrants to buy another 3.57 million shares, with closing targeted around September 10, 2026. The financing follows positive Phase 2a NEO100 data and ongoing insider purchases, but the company still carries a small cash balance and substantial reliance on additional equity funding, raising questions about its going-concern status.

Elena Vasquez Positive trial results are great but issuing millions of new shares plus warrants will dilute existing holders fast.

Kewan Lacy, Deuce Alexander exit tied Ole Miss-Louisville game with injuries — 6dOle Miss running back Kewan Lacy left the game with a thigh/knee injury after delivering 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, casting uncertainty over his status for upcoming games. The Rebels also saw Deuce Alexander exit late with an injury before returning, underscoring Lacy’s central role as Ole Miss pursues a key early-season test, including a potential Week 3 date with LSU.

Chris Dalton Glad Alexander walked it off but these thigh/knee tweaks on Lacy have me nervous - hope it's just precautionary.

Livingstone's Heart Stays in AfricaGood News — FROM 1873His companions buried his heart under a tree in Zambia, then carried his body 1,500 miles to the sea so the world would hear what he'd seen of the slave trade.

Republican Governor Signs Law Making Concealed Carry Permits OptionalReporting — Mar 15, 2022Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a law allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms without a permit. According to The Washington Examiner, the “constitutional carry” law also allows citizens to carry concealed…

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 55K views · Sep 9, 2026

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Irena Sendler Smuggles 2,500 Children to SafetyGood News — FROM 1943A Polish social worker carried children out of the Warsaw Ghetto in toolboxes and ambulances — and buried their real names in jars so their families could find them.

Desmond Doss Saves 75 Men Without a WeaponGood News — FROM 1945The medic who refused to carry a rifle lowered 75 wounded men down the Hacksaw Ridge escarpment, praying 'Lord, please help me get one more.'

LA Waves White Flag In Concealed Carry Case — Aug 6, 2026The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) announced that a California sheriff’s department has settled a lawsuit regarding the issuance of concealed carry permits.

Texas Legislature Passes Constitutional Carry Gun LawReporting — May 25, 2021Any Texan who can legally carry a handgun will soon be able to carry that gun in public without a state permit under a law passed by the state Legislature. HB 1927 , which is expected to be signed by Republican Gov…

Taliban Supporters Carry Coffins Draped With American, NATO Flags During Mock FuneralReporting — Sep 1, 2021Taliban supporters held a mock funeral following the withdrawal of U.S. troops, carrying coffins draped with the American and NATO flags. According to Reuters , the supporters also carried coffins with French and…

Hegseth Says Service Members May Carry Firearms On Military Bases — Apr 3, 2026Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Thursday that he is lifting the ban on service members carrying personal firearms on U.S. military bases. Base rules generally did not allow service members to openly carry…

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear — Sep 3, 2026Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved Future Plan 2030, a sweeping restructuring that aims to cut about 50,000 jobs, halve its model lineup, and wind down production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034 to address overcapacity. The plan carries up to €10 billion in costs, contemplates alternative uses for the affected plants, and signals a governance shift for the board as stakeholders seek to protect jobs while Bolstering global competitiveness.

Tom Gallagher Halving the lineup makes sense honestly, VW's had way too much overlap between brands for years. The job losses are the brutal part though.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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