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Williams sisters blow 5-0 tiebreak lead in US Open exit — 1dSerena and Venus Williams returned to US Open doubles for the first time since 2022, taking a 5-0 lead in the deciding-set tiebreak before Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint stormed back to win in three sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defeat coincides with ongoing talk about Serena’s singles comeback and the veterans’ enduring impact and crowd-pleasing presence, even as questions remain about rust and future plans.

Dana Whitfield Honestly this makes me more curious about Serena's singles plans than the loss itself.

Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1, Extend AL West Lead — 2dThe Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 behind five pitchers and a five-inning outing from Cristian Javier, who struck out eight to earn the win as Yainer Diaz homered and Josh Hader secured his 23rd save for his 250th career save. Houston extended its lead in the AL West to 2.5 games and reached 73-69, as they continue a winning stretch heading into the next game of the series.

Chris Dalton Five pitchers to get there isn't pretty but a win's a win. Javier settling in for five with eight K's is a nice sign for October.

GTA 6 pre-orders surge 436% after Netflix reveal, PS5 leads Xbox — 5d

Maya Lindstrom Not shocked PS5 is dominating preorders, Rockstar games have basically always sold better on PlayStation first.

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GPGI Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaches September 14, 2026Business — 6dA class-action lawsuit against GPGI, Inc. alleges investors were misled about the Husky Technologies deal, with lead-plaintiff rights opening to those who were invested during the November 3, 2025 to May 6, 2026 period, and a lead-plaintiff deadline of September 14, 2026. Separate notices from Kaplan Fox and Rosen Law Firm describe the same class period and encourage investors to join the suit, highlighting the acquisition timeline and potential recovery for class members.

Planet Fitness Investors Lead Plaintiff Deadline ApproachesFinance — 5dInvestors in Planet Fitness and EquipmentShare are being targeted by multiple securities class actions alleging the companies made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose adverse facts, with lead-plaintiff deadlines set for September 14, 2026. Law firms are actively promoting participation in the suits and urging affected investors to act before the deadline.

Weigman Leads No. 23 Houston Against Oregon State — 4dHouston's senior quarterback Conner Weigman enters the 2026 season with high expectations after leading the Big 12 with 36 total touchdowns last year, benefiting from a stable offense, improved weapons, and a healthier workload. The Cougars open against Oregon State, with Weigman’s dual-threat style posing a challenge for the Beavers who must account for his running as well as his passing, and Houston hoping to show sustained, efficient offense under coordinator Slade Nagle.

Divided Fifth Circuit finds no constitutional right to clean water in Jackson case — 1dMississippi’s Jackson water system remains a crisis for residents, with lead contamination and mismanagement highlighting a long-delayed need for upgrades as litigation alleges harm from tainted water and misleading boil notices. A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, effectively dismissing the residents’ constitutional claims, though debates over accountability and remedies persist.

Jared Kim This ruling doesn't fix a single pipe in Jackson. The real failure is decades of neglect, and now there's even less legal pressure to address it.

ChargePoint taps 25-year mobility veteran to lead Europe growth — 5dChargePoint appointed John Saffrett as executive vice president and managing director for Europe to lead growth across European markets, reporting to CEO Rick Wilmer, and leveraging his 25-plus years in mobility including recent leadership at Ayvens and earlier senior roles at ALD Automotive. The move underscores ChargePoint’s push to expand its European footprint with fleet and digital-transformation expertise.

Sam Okafor Fleet leasing background makes sense given how much of the EV charging market is corporate fleets, not just individual drivers.

H.I.G. Capital taps former Blackstone executive to lead Asia expansion — 5dH.I.G. Capital has named Younghee Choi as Head of Asia in its Capital Formation Group, based in Hong Kong, to lead fundraising and investor relationships across the region and broaden its Asian limited partner base. A former Blackstone senior executive with 15+ years in capital formation, Choi will help connect Asian investors with H.I.G.’s private equity, credit and real assets platforms as the firm manages about $75 billion in capital and supports over 400 portfolio companies.

Derek Foss Curious how much of that $75B in AUM is actually deployed vs dry powder waiting for better entry points.

Apple sued for £2bn in UK over alleged double standard on app tracking — 2dUK lawyers are leading a £2 billion class-action against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its market power by applying stricter App Tracking Transparency rules to third-party developers than to its own advertising services. Led by Ann Pope, the ATT Collective Action Limited argues the ATT changes harmed UK developers’ ad value and increased user acquisition costs, while Apple portrays ATT as a privacy safeguard for users.

Dana Whitfield £2bn is a huge number but developers did see acquisition costs jump right after the change, that part's hard to deny.

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Markey Defeats Moulton in Mass. Senate Primary — Aug 29, 2026Polls consistently show incumbent Ed Markey leading Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, with Emerson College surveys around 60% for Markey and roughly a 30-point lead when undecided voters are factored. The race centers on age and experience, as Markey touts his long tenure and progressive credentials while Moulton emphasizes change, with final weekend campaign stops and high-profile endorsements ahead of Tuesday's vote.

Capricor investor lawsuit deadline nears amid claims of hidden FDA changes — 5dMultiple firms have filed or announced securities class actions against Capricor Therapeutics over allegations that the company changed its statistical analysis plan for its Duchenne drug Deramiocel without FDA agreement, contributing to a 64% stock drop after July 27 briefing documents were released; lead plaintiff deadlines are set for September 28, 2026. The lawsuits allege false and misleading statements and highlight ongoing regulatory scrutiny as the FDA extended review timelines, with firms urging affected investors to seek appointment as lead plaintiffs.

Rosen Announces Lawsuits, Investigations Involving Five Companies — 3dR Rosen Law Firm is pursuing securities class actions or investigations for investors in five companies—Primoris, Flotek, Hims & Hers, Ensign Group, and Build-A-Bear Workshop—with lead plaintiff deadlines and ongoing inquiries into potentially misleading disclosures. The notices urge investors to join the suits or inquiries promptly to seek contingency-fee-based compensation if eligible.

Block leads Ally Challenge by two — Aug 29, 2026Michael Block surged to a two-shot lead at the Ally Challenge with a bogey-free 65, matching Steven Alker who sits two back after carding a 65 as well, as Block contends for his first PGA Tour Champions title on a sponsor exemption. The crowd-favorite, who has been climbing the senior circuit with consistent results, faces a final round that could cement his rising status amid ongoing scrutiny of his high-profile journey.

Lawsuit accuses EquipmentShare of hiding deals ahead of Sept. 21 deadline — 3dSeveral securities-class-action notices have been filed or announced for AVEX (AEVEX Corp) and EquipmentShare.com (EQPT), urging investors with losses to contact lead counsel before upcoming deadlines in 2026. The complaints allege that the companies issued false or misleading statements and concealed related-party transactions that impacted IPO and post-IPO financials.

Five Rock Legends Mark Birthday Milestones — 2dCelebrated rock figures mark birthday milestones and enduring legacies, including Clem Clempson’s long stint with Humble Pie after replacing Peter Frampton and Don Brewer’s pivotal role in Grand Funk Railroad. The lineup and contributions of Gene Parsons with the Byrds and Al Jardine’s lead vocal on “Help Me, Rhonda” highlight the era's diverse, multi-instrumental artists who shaped 1960s-70s rock.

Brewers open series at Cincinnati with playoff berth possible by Sunday — 2dThe Milwaukee Brewers maintain an eight-game NL Central lead and could clinch a playoff spot this weekend after a split with the Cubs, as they prep for a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. Trevor Megill’s streak of 14 scoreless appearances highlights a shutdown bullpen as Milwaukee rides into the Reds series with Shane Drohan and Rhett Lowder set as the starters for Milwaukee and Cincinnati respectively.

Marcus Bell Curious how Drohan handles a Reds lineup that's been scrappy lately. If the bullpen keeps this up though it won't matter much.

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Gerard, Hovland Lead Tour Championship Tied at 10-Under — Aug 28, 2026Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 10-under lead at the Tour Championship after Friday’s rounds, with Morikawa and Gotterup one behind and Cameron Young charging into contention with a 62 to sit two back. Gerard is balancing Presidents Cup captain’s picks with his performance, while Hovland continues to chase consistency despite solid driving, and Young climbs from near the bottom to stay in the mix for the weekend.

Adobe names Chakravarthy CEO, Narayen exec chair as AI race heats up — 2dAdobe named Anil Chakravarthy, previously leading the Customer Experience Orchestration and worldwide field operations, as its next CEO and president, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair as the company pursues an AI-driven transformation. The leadership shakeup is set to take effect on December 1, 2026, across multiple articles detailing Chakravarthy’s prior achievements and the strategic leadership change.

Dana Whitfield Narayen staying on as exec chair tells me the board wants continuity, not a total reset. Smart way to hand off without spooking anyone.