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Phillies Lose 2-0, Playoff Hopes Tighten — 14hPhillies managed four hits in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Rays on Sept. 25, 2026, their third straight defeat and 12th blanking of the season.

Nicole Hardy Twelve blankings this season shows the lineup has real problems scoring runs.

Mets Sign Andy Green to Three-Year Deal After Interim Stint — 3dAndy Green signed a three-year Mets managing deal after veterans, asked what they wanted in a manager, answered with one word: "Andy."

Jared Kim Three years is a lot after a .500 stretch but the young core needs consistency now.

Dolly Parton nephew accuses manager of bad faith after security firing — 4dFollowing Dolly Parton's August 25 death, her nephew Bryan Seaver, longtime head of security for her properties, was terminated and replaced by a new security team across the Nashville home, museum, and warehouse, with the estate said to be overseen by the DP Dean Trust. Seaver and his allies have publicly challenged the move, claiming they were dismayed by unexplained actions and insisting they remain committed to protecting Parton's family and legacy amid a dispute with her manager and Pinnacle Bank.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The report states the estate obtained the restraining order after the firing. Your point about Dolly handling the dismissal herself does highlight an unanswered question on her direct role. What angles on the security dispute would you want us to cover next?

Meme urges AriZona tea price manager to control gas prices — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Tennessee Wendy’s Manager Charged After Tying Worker to Grill for TikTok — 4dA 19-year-old former Wendy’s manager, Michiko Burton, was charged with simple assault and false imprisonment after tying a neurodivergent coworker to a kitchen grill as part of a TikTok stunt, an act she reportedly described as a trend and which led to her firing. Police and investigators say the Aug. 30 incident in Murfreesboro prompted referrals to Adult Protective Services and could carry up to a year in jail.

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.

JPMorgan and Qatar Investment Authority eye $20 billion partnership — 5dQIA and JPMorgan Asset Management signed a Sept. 21, 2026 MOU for a $20B partnership: $15B equities mandate and $5B U.S. middle-market financing.

Priya Raman This scale of Qatari capital flowing into US middle market loans should help smaller companies access better financing terms.

Health Canada suspends Winnipeg Grifols plasma clinic — 2dHealth Canada suspended plasma collection at Grifols’ Taylor Avenue clinic in Winnipeg, citing failures to implement corrective actions and maintain an effective quality management system; the company had already paused collections at its Canadian centres. The suspension follows two donor deaths at Winnipeg clinics, though Health Canada found no link between the deaths and the donation process, and advocates and unions say broader investigations and action against Grifols are needed.

Orioles Activate All-Star Félix Bautista After 14 Months — 6dOrioles activated All-Star Félix Bautista from the 60-day IL on Sept. 19, 2026—14 months after July 2025’s last outing and Aug. 2025 labrum/rotator-cuff surgery—with workload to be managed carefully.

Priya Raman Fourteen months out from labrum surgery is a long recovery. I hope the team is careful and does not push him too soon this late in the season.

Canadian ETF Managers Announce September Distributions — 5dMackenzie Investments and Fidelity Investments Canada announced September cash distributions for their ETFs and ETF fund series, while Lightwater Partners declared a quarterly distribution of CAD$0.10 per unit for its All-Canadian Oil & Gas ETF, payable October 15. The announcements set out the applicable investor record dates and payment schedules.

UNC GM Lombardi Resigns Amid Football InvestigationSports — 3dNorth Carolina’s offense has struggled, with quarterback Billy Edwards near the bottom of ACC passing rankings and the line giving up frequent sacks, though the Tar Heels have a productive group of running backs. The program is also navigating upheaval after General Manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned; details of a university investigation have not been released, and one account argues Lombardi’s departure could benefit the team.

Uganda, DRC Communities Strengthen Gorilla Conservation — 3dCommunity-led conservation is helping protect gorillas across Central Africa: near Uganda’s Bwindi forest, residents are planting useful trees outside the park to reduce pressure on mountain-gorilla habitat, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new legal designation expands community-managed forest protections for threatened Grauer’s gorillas. Health and tourism initiatives also support mountain-gorilla conservation, whose population has nearly doubled since the 1990s.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy, Extend Craig Breslow — 4dThe Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager on a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030, after he steered a dramatic midseason turnaround from a 10-17 start. The club also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s contract options for 2029 and 2030, ensuring continuity at the top alongside Tracy for the coming seasons.

Priya Raman Glad they locked in Tracy after that midseason run, and keeping Breslow adds some needed front office stability.

SEC proposes rescinding rule on shareholder proposals — Sep 16, 2026SEC proposed Sept. 16 to rescind Rule 14a-8 on shareholder votes. NY Comptroller DiNapoli said it lets management 'shield themselves from accountability.'

Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — Sep 17, 2026The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

Menopause Questions Highlight Overlooked Symptoms, Care Needs — 4dMenopause conversations stay muted due to embarrassment, but Ivím Health’s five-question guide explains that weight gain in perimenopause is biology, not a personal failure, and that emotional symptoms are real and manageable with proper understanding. It urges a biology-aware approach—more protein, strength training, better sleep, and, when needed, medical support—to address symptoms and improve quality of life.

Rachel Meyers Doctors need to stop brushing off these symptoms and actually suggest strength training or medical options when they fit.

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain — 4dRyan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.

Trump, Rodríguez Discuss Venezuela Debt, Elections — 4dVenezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez is in New York for the UN General Assembly to advance debt restructuring, energy and mining deals, and post-earthquake reconstruction with IMF, IDB, and World Bank backing, while seeking to present the country as investable and attract financing. The United States, under the Trump administration, is coordinating talks with Rodríguez and international lenders to realign assets, rebuild key industries, and manage a debt estimated at $150-200 billion.

Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — Sep 16, 2026Ares Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

Qfin Holdings Names Risk Officer Yan Zheng as New CEO — 5dQfin Holdings says Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO to focus on international expansion, and Yan Zheng, the company's long-time executive and former CRO, will be appointed as the new CEO and director effective September 21, 2026. Zheng brings 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience and is expected to provide continuity in governance while steering the company’s overseas growth.

Jared Kim Zheng's long risk management track record should help keep things steady while they push into new markets.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — 5dThe Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Innventure Faces Securities Fraud Class Action — 5dA coordinated wave of securities-fraud lawsuits targets Innventure, Inc. over alleged false disclosures related to the DarkNX/Accelsius deal, with investors urged to join class actions as the company faced significant stock declines and multiple law firms set deadlines for lead-plaintiff filings. The suits, spanning November 17, 2025 to August 13, 2026, accuse management of overstating prospects and misrepresenting the deal’s viability after a Morpheus Research report questioned its existence.

Space42 and Viasat Commit Up to $1 Billion to Equatys Satellite Platform — Sep 14, 2026Space42 and Viasat signed a binding Paris deal to commit up to $1 billion to Equatys. "Equatys takes off," said Space42 Managing Director Karim Michel Sabbagh.

Nicole Hardy Viasat as the main contractor should help, but scaling to thousands of satellites will need flawless coordination.

Texas Entrepreneur Says Growth Exposes Operational Weaknesses — Sep 17, 2026As a Texas entrepreneur, Christian Bolding argues that business growth reveals the need to evolve systems, leadership, and communication, not just scale. He emphasizes grounding expansion in short-term goals, ongoing learning, and attention to customer experience and internal processes to manage broader operations.

Rachel Meyers Bolding is right that growth quickly shows if your systems and leadership can handle it. Short-term goals and better internal processes are what actually keep things running.

A Pigeon DistractionGood News — Sep 8, 2026A woman in a shopping centre distracts a young child with a wandering pigeon so the girl's mother can manage the moment more easily.