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UAE Confirms Netanyahu Meeting in Abu Dhabi — 2dIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a previously unannounced trip to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed; officials declined to disclose what they discussed. The meeting came amid controversy over reports that bin Zayed warned Netanyahu of a planned Hamas attack before October 7, and as Israel-UAE ties have warmed following the war with Iran.

UK sells £4.25bn gilts at highest yield since 1999 — 1dBritain’s 10-year borrowing costs reached about 5.38%, their highest level since 1999, as investors demanded higher returns amid inflation concerns and heavy government debt. The rising interest bill threatens to narrow the government’s options in the upcoming budget, putting planned public spending under pressure.

Marcus Bell Back to 1999 levels on 10-year gilts leaves little room for new spending without tax rises.

Goodman scraps A$1.2bn Sydney data centre amid backlash — 2dA$1.2bn data centre planned 20 metres from Sydney homes scrapped: Goodman withdraws Project Mars after 374 submissions, only nine in support.

Nicole Hardy The energy and water demands were always going to be a problem. Glad they're looking elsewhere instead of forcing it through.

Fashion charity events planned across USLifestyle — 4dFashion events across the country are pairing runway showcases with community causes: Atlanta’s Sept. 30 show supports St. Jude, while Mission Waco’s Sept. 24 event backed creative opportunities for local youth. Arlington’s Oct. 3 charity show will spotlight breast cancer survivors, and an Oct. 13 Auburn program will explore how fashion, entrepreneurship and philanthropy can create impact.

China copper output growth expected at decades-low 3% — 2dChinese copper smelters face simultaneous scrap and concentrate shortages, with planned maintenance set to cut 80,000 tons of refined supply.

Jared Kim Those shortages will keep copper prices elevated for months if smelters can't find enough feed.

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.

Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — 2dUnions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

Black arts events planned in Connecticut, CaliforniaLifestyle — 5dThe articles highlight Black American history, culture and ongoing challenges, from enslaved Revolutionary War soldier Aaron Brister’s service to performances and community events celebrating Black identity and heritage. They also note that Black and Hispanic Americans were among those hit hardest by pandemic-era economic hardship.

Utica Celebrates 112th Cosmas-Damian FeastLifestyle — 4dSaints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian physician brothers remembered for treating the poor without payment, remain honored as patrons of health care workers. Their feast is marked by religious observances and community traditions, including a long-running Italian-American celebration in Utica and planned festivities in Naples.

Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square — 4dA giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.

Boeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch — 3dBoeing flagged a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance after a missed approach if pilots change the planned path; engineers are working on a permanent fix.

Chris Dalton Pilots need clear procedures for when the guidance drops out after a missed approach.

Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — 4dU.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Father seeks $400 million over children’s deathsPolitics — 6dVivian Labbe-Cohn, a Manchester entrepreneur and beloved family matriarch, has died; a prayer service is planned for Sept. 30. Kentucky kicker Adam Zouagui’s 52-yard, upright-bouncing game-winner against Texas A&M marked a major comeback, while the father of four children killed in Mechanicville filed a $400 million claim against local governments and school districts, alleging failures tied to their abuse and deaths.

At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting — Sep 23, 2026Gunmen stormed a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, Durban, killing at least 10 to 14 people and wounding several others, including a pregnant woman, as police investigated the mass shooting. SAPS and the eThekwini District Tracing Team remain at the scene, with potential escalation to provincial authorities and a planned visit by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli to assess the incident.

Paramount Skydance plans to move Class B shares listing to NYSE — 4dParamount Skydance plans to move its Class B shares from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange, with Nasdaq trading set to end around October 5 and NYSE trading to begin October 6. The shift comes as the company advances its planned Warner Bros. transaction and prepares a related warrant distribution for eligible shareholders.

Dana Whitfield Moving the Class B shares to NYSE lines up well with the Warner Bros deal and could bring steadier trading.

Twenty farms across U.S. and Canada add Dolly Parton corn mazes — 5dStewart Farms in South Carolina is among 20 North American farms featuring Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes this fall, with part of the proceeds supporting her Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children. The tribute was planned before Parton’s death and runs from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — 6dAfter Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

Uniper agrees to buy 40,000 tonnes of eSAF yearly from Danish project — 6dUniper agreed to buy 40,000 metric tons of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel annually for more than a decade from Arcadia eFuels’ planned Danish plant, with deliveries expected in the early 2030s. The deal could support European eSAF production, but the project has not yet reached a final investment decision and Uniper’s commitment covers about half its planned capacity.

NATS Prestwick Failure Disrupts UK FlightsTravel — Sep 18, 2026Investigations into the September 8 UK air-traffic outage point to a software defect in the National Airspace System that allocated squawk codes, with officials saying a legacy, previously unknown fault triggered the disruption. Authorities have ruled out a cyber attack or military operation, and a CAA-led independent review is planned to assess fixes and resilience going forward.

Pope Leo Plans France Visit Amid Assisted-Dying Debate — Sep 19, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming official visit to France will foreground the Vatican’s emphasis on upholding the sanctity of life amid France’s new end-of-life law, with meetings planned in Paris and Lourdes that could shape dialogue on moral issues, clerical abuse, and state-religion relations. The trip also features tensions over protocol and honors, as Leo declines certain state-level recognitions and private meetings, while Vatican observers weigh the political implications of the papal schedule and France’s secular context.

Xi Visits Washington for Trump Summit — Sep 17, 2026Both sides are advancing high-level economic and trade engagements ahead of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, with a trade delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng to the US from Sept. 19–23 and a planned large business delegation accompanying Xi featuring major Chinese manufacturers and financial firms. The lineup includes BYD, CATL, Gotion, Xiaomi, Hisense, Wanxiang, and the Bank of China, as talks focus on tariffs, regulatory barriers, and signaling a warming of economic ties ahead of the summit.

Secret Service Drones Operate Near Trump’s Planned Port — Sep 23, 2026Secret Service already flies surveillance drones from four gray boxes on a Treasury building near the White House as Trump pushes a ballroom drone port.

Marcus Bell Trump's ballroom drone port idea could help organize things better instead of relying on scattered setups.

Absentee Voting Underway in Minnesota, Planned in MississippiPolitics — Sep 18, 2026Absentee and early in-person voting are underway across Minnesota communities—including Pipestone, Monticello, and Ramsey County—with details on where to vote, how ballots are returned, and deadlines for mail ballots. Mississippi, meanwhile, has begun absentee voting with updated procedures designed to clarify ballot tabulation and ensure voters understand the new process.

Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — Sep 18, 2026Mbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — Sep 21, 2026Sazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.