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in Stephen ColbertWas Colbert's cancellation purely a financial decision by CBS, or did politics play a role — and does the reaction from both sides tell us more than the decision itself? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · Aug 23, 2026

in Stephen ColbertWas CBS's decision to cancel "Late Show" driven mainly by finances, politics, or both—and how would we tell the difference? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Aug 22, 2026

DAVID BLACKMON: MIT And Coldplay Are Worried About Your Carbon Footprint — Dec 14, 2025Every week brings a new raft of inane and absurd studies related to climate change, and this past week was no exception. The most absurd such study that came across the newswires in recent days is one from the MIT…

This Music Is So Menacing That NY Senate Passed Bill Preventing Lyrics from Being Used as EvidenceOpinion — May 23, 2022While lawmakers ignore the terrifying crime waves roiling blue state New York, they took time to pass an inane bill that bars prosecutors from using rappers’ violent lyrics as evidence in rappers’ criminal trials. On…

Teladoc Names Insurance Veteran Grasher CFO — 1dTeladoc Health named Michael Grasher as chief financial officer, effective August 31, 2026, bringing more than 30 years of insurance and financial services leadership, including prior CFO roles at IFG Companies, Fortegra, and AMERISAFE. His appointment is expected to strengthen financial discipline, cost control, and capital allocation as Teladoc advances product and margin improvements, while replacing interim CFO Charles Divita, III amid ongoing revenue and margin challenges.

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EduFocal delays Q2 2026 results again, citing final review procedures — 1dEduFocal delayed its Q2 2026 unaudited financial statements to Sept 9, 2026 as it completes final reviews, while QYOU reported 27% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 FY2026 with additional investments and stronger cash position. The other reports cover a completed business combination with a major reorganizational shift and a large stock-based compensation-driven loss, a scheduled Q2 results presentation by Shearwater Geoservices, and a corrected Q2-2026 report and presentation for Bakkafrost with no impact on key metrics.

IJRHouse Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsNicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h

Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting — 18h

Chris Dalton If other finance ministers are objecting, that should tell you something about how this looks internationally, regardless of who issued the invite.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

XCE agrees first UK acquisition, absorbing Bitcoin holdings at no cost — 17hConnecting Excellence Group has signed binding Heads of Terms to acquire two UK-registered construction and engineering recruitment firms operating as a single brand, with combined revenue of £1.79 million and EBITDA of £431,000 for the year to 30 June 2026, financed by an initial £575,000 cash payment and a net cash outflow of about £150,000 after settling debts; the targets hold 8.216 Bitcoin transferred on a no-net-cost basis at market value. Spencer Riley posted a 20.6% revenue gain to about £1.84 million, while XCE’s Bitcoin holdings rose to 72.94 BTC, and the deal includes an earn-out linked to EBITDA through FY29 with further payments due in 2028, alongside plans to expand into private equity leadership recruitment.

Elena Vasquez Earn-outs through FY29 show they're betting on steady EBITDA growth in construction recruitment, which feels optimistic given the sector's ups and downs.

Pope Sends Aid to Nepal After Floods — 2dPope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of hostages in Haiti and urged continued aid for the flood- and mudslide-affected people in Nepal and Tibet, renewing prayers for the victims and coordinating financial assistance through Caritas Nepal. He also urged prayers for peace and urged Christians to support relief and rescue efforts across the affected regions.

LA County sues State Farm, alleging mishandled wildfire claims — 1dLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

SVB Financial Trust Loses $1.7 Billion Claim Against FDIC — 3dA federal judge ruled that SVB Financial Trust cannot recover about $1.7 billion from the FDIC tied to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse, finding that the holding company’s executives’ aggressive investment strategy and risk-taking caused the losses. The 206-page decision by U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman after a 12‑day trial held that the holding company’s officers and policies, not the FDIC’s disposition, were responsible for the failures.

On X · @CFCDailyMonaco Refuse to Sign Deal Sheet for Lamine Camara Amid Transfer TalksChelsea fan account @CFCDaily reported that AS Monaco declined to sign a deal sheet for midfielder Lamine Camara, citing journalist Ben Jacobs. The post quickly gained traction among Chelsea supporters tracking the club’s transfer activity, as deal sheets are a formal step toward completing a transfer. It is trending due to the late-window timing, frustration over another stalled deal, and strong fan reactions to perceived gamesmanship by Monaco.604 likes · 6m

Nvidia's $3.5 billion MediaTek investment raises circular financing questions — 1dNvidia and MediaTek are expanding a broad collaboration to develop next-generation AI platforms across data centers, edge computing, consumer PCs, and automotive, with MediaTek integrating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion to create custom XPUs for Nvidia’s rack-scale AI infrastructure. Nvidia is backing the expansion with a roughly $3.5 billion convertible-bond investment in MediaTek, as they continue joint development of RTX Spark, DGX Spark, and AI-enabled automotive technologies.

Elena Vasquez Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

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Walmart Reaches $50 Million Opioid SettlementBusiness — 4dWalmart has settled a U.S. government lawsuit accusing it of unlawfully dispensing opioids from its pharmacies, with the terms undisclosed and the case dismissed in federal court in Delaware; the Justice Department said the settlement resolves allegations of noncompliance with the Controlled Substances Act. The deal follows Walmart's 2022 $3.1 billion settlement with state and local governments over its role in the opioid crisis, as nationwide overdose deaths from opioid misuse continue to be a central issue and the financial impact remains unclear.

Aisha Patel Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Susquehanna boosts M&T Bank stake 205% amid broader portfolio shift — 1dSusquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC boosted its positions across five companies in the second quarter, expanding stakes in Donaldson, M&T Bank, Corebridge Financial, W.R. Berkley, and TD SYNNEX by double-digit percentages and adding substantial share counts. Notably, the increases include Donaldson up 75.8% to 152,315 shares, M&T Bank up 205.4% to 110,553 shares, Corebridge Financial up 85.3% to 871,406 shares, W.R. Berkley up 98.5% to 358,749 shares, and TD SYNNEX up 148.1% to 68,153 shares.

Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

MAS commits S$220 million to fintech scheme, funds 1,000 internships — 1dSingapore’s MAS will invest S$220 million over three years in the fourth iteration of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation scheme to accelerate fintech innovation, frontier-tech adoption, and talent development. The plan funds six tracks, including AI adoption and infrastructure, and aims to fund at least 1,000 fintech internships to strengthen Singapore’s fintech ecosystem, according to DPM Gan Kim Yong.

Maya Lindstrom Good to see AI infrastructure funding included, Singapore needs to keep pace or risk falling behind other fintech hubs.

Imposters at Boise Arrested in $1.3M Dating ScamSports — 6dDaejon Labrayae Love, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and later as a wealthy real estate investor, used dating apps and fake investments to defraud at least 26 women out of about $1.3 million across four states, with an 18-year-old accomplice posing as his financial adviser to gain victims’ trust. They were arrested in Boise, Idaho, and charged in federal court with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, amid ongoing investigations into additional potential victims.

Yuki Tanaka I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

Daily Caller News FoundationHouse Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsThe House voted to censure Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards Tuesday after an investigation concluded he engaged in inappropriate behavior.1h · 1 reads

21% of Americans Financially Prepared, Survey Finds — 2dAcross multiple pieces, Americans are juggling inflation, stagnant wages, and a cooling job market, with only about 21% feeling financially prepared for the future despite paying down debt and building savings. Even as most people report day-to-day financial control, many lack a cushion for surprises (a $1,000 emergency gap is common), underscoring the value of small, consistent steps like building emergency funds and reassessing deductibles to strengthen resilience.

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

Palou becomes youngest driver to reach five IndyCar titles — 2dAlex Palou clinched his fifth IndyCar Series championship in six seasons at Milwaukee, securing a place among the sport’s elite by becoming the fastest driver to five titles, the youngest to reach five, and the first to win four straight since Bourdais, while moving to third on the all-time titles list; the season culminates with a potential Laguna Seca finale ahead of the next challenge. The milestone reflects a dominant, record-setting run across a doubleheader weekend that showcased Palou’s consistency across road, street, and oval tracks.

Yuki Tanaka Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh seek U.S. visa as ALS advances — 2dJenny Slatten’s ALS is progressing, affecting her speech and mobility, as Sumit Singh explains that a visa to the United States is needed for Jenny to access better treatment and support. The couple is appealing for financial help to secure the visa and medical care, while their plans hinge on Sumit obtaining entry to the U.S. to avoid being separated long-term.

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Six Months Into Iran War, Global Economy ReboundsFinance — 2dSix months into the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, the most dire economic predictions have not materialized as financial markets rebounded and AI optimism offset the growth drag, though oil and fuel costs remain elevated. The impact has been uneven, with higher costs for airlines and consumers while sectors like electric vehicles and renewables gain, and Brent crude staying well above prewar levels as tanker movements through Hormuz were disrupted.

DOJ Sues 4 States Over In-State Tuition — 4dThe Justice Department has sued a total of 21 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, alleging that allowing in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented immigrants discriminates against U.S. citizens and circumvents federal law. Courts have varied in their rulings on these policies, with some states’ programs already struck down in other cases.

IJRTrump Meets Oil Refiners As Gas Still Over $4 Amid Iran WarSimon August · 3 min · 2h

South Carolina caregiver accused in $5 deed transferLifestyle — 5dRowland alleges that her 75-year-old father’s Conway, South Carolina home was deeded to his caregiver, Sarah Smalls, weeks before his death, with accompanying questions about financial transfers and power of attorney, triggering a police investigation. The saga includes changes to the home, a Ring doorbell encounter, and tense confrontations when the daughter visited, suggesting Smalls may have acted as owner while the family questioned the circumstances surrounding the death.

Real Madrid thrashes Malaga 4-0, maintains perfect start — 2dReal Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, crushed Malaga with a rapid-fire start as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé led the attack, sealing dominant La Liga wins. The goalscoring blitz, including Bellingham’s early strikes and Mbappé’s finishing, extended Madrid’s strong form this season with a commanding display at the Bernabéu.

Raj Patel Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

UBS AM Increases Morgan Stanley Stake — 2dUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC reported changes to its equity portfolios in five companies during the second quarter, including increases in Philip Morris International and Morgan Stanley, and a reduction in Corning Incorporated, The PNC Financial Services Group, and American Tower Corporation. The articles also note broad participation by other hedge funds and institutional investors adjusting positions across these stocks as part of wider market activity.

Yuki Tanaka Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Jupiter Topco LLC Expands U.S. Stock HoldingsBusiness — 3dJupiter Topco LLC disclosed new Q2 positions in five companies: Chubb Limited (44,418 shares valued at about $15.13 million), SLB (366,270 shares about $17.02 million), Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (161,176 shares about $19.74 million), GE Vernova (2,018,612 shares about $2,371,538,000) and Pan American Silver (553,979 shares about $24,761,000). These moves illustrate a broad, diversified strategy across financial services, energy, utilities, industrials and materials, with Jupiter Topco’s large GE Vernova position and other major institutional participants cited.

Yuki Tanaka I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

DavosWeb3 2027 Plans Global Digital Asset Finance RoundtableBusiness — 5dDavosWeb3's 2027 institutional roundtable will explore deeper systemic integration of digital assets with traditional finance and AI, featuring discussions on scalable blockchain, DeFi, and digital identity with Arnold Johnson as a special speaker. Separately, Hawkeye Digital and RedChip outline a merchant banking and private equity platform for the digital asset economy, while Accenture lists CFO & Enterprise Value roles aimed at driving digital finance transformation for global clients.

On X · @CPFCCrystal Palace confirm signing of Netherlands midfielder Quinten TimberCrystal Palace FC announced the signing of Dutch international Quinten Timber from Marseille for a reported ~£20m fee. The reaction is mostly positive or neutral from Palace fans and transfer accounts, with disagreement largely from rival trolling (e.g. Beşiktaş supporters) and unrelated spam rather than substantive internal debate.719 likes · 7m

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