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Utah judge weighs whether Tyler Robinson stands trial for Kirk killing — 1dAcross multiple Utah hearings, prosecutors seek to bound Tyler Robinson’s case for trial on aggravated murder with the death-penalty option still on the table, and judges are expected to keep that possibility as the proceedings move forward. Legal experts note the preliminary phases hinge on probable-cause findings, surveillance footage, and witness testimony, with rulings anticipated on whether the case advances toward trial and potential pleas.

Dollar slips, yen nears 160 as traders weigh Fed and BOJ rate moves — 1dThe dollar weakened while the yen hovered near the 160-per-dollar mark as markets priced in likely rate hikes from both the Fed and the Bank of Japan, driven by hawkish comments from Fed Chair Warsh and renewed policy pressure from U.S. officials. Investors also weighed Gulf tensions and upcoming U.S. data on jobs and inflation to gauge the trajectory of policy moves.

US job openings edge up to 7.27 million as hiring cools — 13hA new poll finds a sizable share of Americans are concerned about the rise of socialism and communism in U.S. politics, with 36% very concerned and 27% somewhat concerned. Meanwhile, July labor-market data show about 7.27–7.3 million job openings, with hiring easing and layoffs at low levels, leaving the Fed to weigh rate moves as inflation remains a headwind.

Priya Raman Job openings holding steady but nobody's getting hired fast anymore, that's the real story for people job hunting right now.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 815.8K views · Aug 31, 2026

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Palo Alto Networks beats earnings forecasts, acquires AI firm Console — 8hPalo Alto Networks beat Q4 revenue estimates at $3.41 billion and raised its 2027 revenue guidance, while announcing the acquisition of Console, an AI-native platform to enable agentic workflows and deeper autonomous security operations within Cortex. Executives say the move accelerates AI-driven analysis and remediation across enterprise environments as demand for AI cybersecurity grows.

Dana Whitfield Every earnings beat these days comes with an AI acquisition attached. Feels less like strategy and more like keeping up appearances.

Yankees Acquire Schreiber on Waivers for ~$600K — 3dThe Yankees are set to claim right-hander John Schreiber off waivers from the Royals, adding the 32-year-old reliever who has appeared in 55 games this season with a 3.65 ERA to their bullpen as he becomes an impending free agent. The move comes as rosters expand and the Yankees have open spots on their 40-man roster, allowing the claim without a corresponding roster move, with Schreiber still owed the remainder of his 2026 salary.

Galliano Exhibition Cancelled Amid Backlash — 3dMet trustees are weighing moving the 2027 Met Gala away from May 3 to avoid Holocaust Remembrance Day as backlash over honoring John Galliano intensifies, with Jewish leaders and donors warning of consequences. Donors and city officials have threatened to rescind gifts, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour along with other Met leaders are under pressure to address the controversy.

California passes bill on Jewish ethnicity, awaits Newsom's signature — 1dCalifornia is moving to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnic category in state data, with SB 1387 passing the Legislature and heading to Gov. Newsom for signature to become law, potentially making California the first state to do so. The measure would require agencies to offer a 'Jewish' option on ethnicity or ancestry forms, be voluntary, and include privacy safeguards while aiming to improve policy-relevant data on health, education, and hate crimes, amid broad support from Jewish groups and some opposition concerns.

Elena Vasquez Ethnicity, religion, culture - Jewish identity crosses all of them, so I get why forms have struggled with this for years. Curious how other states will respond.

Kalshi imposes first lifetime ban on George Santos over State of the Union bet — 1dKalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos from its platform, marking the company’s first lifetime ban and imposing a $71,356 penalty for alleged trading misconduct tied to his activity, including an insider-trading-related violation. The move follows Santos’s past penalties for betting on his own attendance at the State of the Union—where he won about $18,000 after a $35,000 fine—and his history of legal troubles and a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Yuki Tanaka The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

Sixers add 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp — 10hThe Philadelphia 76ers announced the signings of Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas on training camp contracts, with two-way eligibility and the potential to earn a roster spot as camp opens. The moves add frontcourt depth behind Joel Embiid and bring in players with G League experience and shooting versatility, a development highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s reaction to Fall’s signing.

Priya Raman Curious if Fall can actually stick this time or if it's just training camp hype again like with other teams.

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports pending animal-health audit results — 1dThe EU has suspended imports of Brazilian meat and related products for failing to prove compliance with its antibiotic and safety standards, with audits underway to determine whether the ban will be extended or lifted. The move, part of pressure on Brazil under the EU-Mercosur framework, comes as the country remains a major supplier and amid parallel safety concerns referenced in the UK and US contexts, including a Trump tariff waiver that opens U.S. beef markets and renewed calls for a UK-wide ban.

Dana Whitfield Funny how the US waives tariffs for Brazilian beef while the EU pumps the brakes over antibiotics. Whose standards are we trusting here?

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Mary Slessor Stops the Killing of TwinsGood News — FROM 1876A Dundee millworker sailed to Calabar, moved in where no European would live, and ended the abandonment of twin babies — dozens of whom she raised herself.

Trump Denied Third Time to Move Hush-Money Case — 4dA federal judge again blocks Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush-money conviction to federal court, ruling that the grounds cited are neither new nor sufficient, leaving the state proceedings intact as Trump seeks reversal following the immunity-era ruling. This latest denial comes amid multiple efforts to overturn the 2024 conviction for falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels.

Raj Patel Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.

Buffalo Wild Wings closes California locations before seasonBusiness — 2dBuffalo Wild Wings is closing two California locations in 2026 as part of a broader footprint reduction across several states, while the brand leans into nostalgia-driven menu items to draw diners during football season. Analysts say the moves reflect strategic portfolio pruning rather than retreat, with the company continuing to operate widely and focus on takeout and franchising in other markets.

FAA proposes flight restrictions near Mar-a-Lago citing security concerns — 1dStorms in the Northeast and Gulf Coast are triggering widespread flight delays and waivers, while the FAA moves to tighten routing near Denver and proposes security-based flight restrictions around Palm Beach’s Trump residence. Long-standing capacity limits at Dallas Love Field, Reagan National, and LaGuardia continue to constrain routes and aircraft size despite deregulation pressures.

WPP plans up to 1,000 more cuts after already cutting 11,000 jobs — 1dWPP plans to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by year-end and accelerate a restructuring that consolidates Ogilvy, VML and AKQA into a single WPP Creative unit, while trimming non-core assets and potentially selling real estate and even the 40% stake in Kantar. The moves come amid weaker client budgets and efficiency gains from AI, with WPP targeting a 12-13% operating margin after reporting a revenue decline, as similar cost-cutting cascades through the broader advertising industry.

Jared Kim Blaming AI efficiency while cutting a thousand jobs feels like a convenient excuse for what's really just shrinking client budgets.

Dodgers call up infielder Alex Freeland as offense continues to slump — 1dThe Dodgers promoted infielder Alex Freeland as September rosters expand, adding depth and versatility to the infield for a late-season push. The move could also enable more outfield usage for Tommy Edman amid the club’s offensive slump as LA contends for the NL West and a postseason run.

Jim Elliot's Killers Become His Family's BrothersGood News — FROM 1956Five missionaries were speared in Ecuador — then their widows and children moved in with the tribe, and forgiveness rewrote the ending.

Video — YouTubeFelix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]Stray Kids · 2M views · Sep 1, 2026

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NuRAN to delist from CSE, keep Nasdaq, as director resigns abruptly — 8hNuRAN Wireless says it has applied to voluntarily delist its common shares from the Canadian Securities Exchange while preserving its Nasdaq listing under the ticker NUR, a move aimed at centralizing liquidity and reducing dual-listing costs as it continues to operate its Network-as-a-Service rural connectivity business in Africa. The announcements also note the resignation of board member Navindran Naidoo, with the expected last CSE trading date around September 4, 2026 and no disruption anticipated to Nasdaq trading.

Maya Lindstrom Rural connectivity in Africa is a solid niche business, hope the listing cleanup lets them focus on actually growing operations instead of paperwork.

Tokayev names adviser Karin as vice president, first in succession — 2dKazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Erlan Karin, a longtime adviser, as vice president under the new constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president. The move was accompanied by a decree reappointing Olzhas Bektenov as prime minister and swift parliamentary approval, signaling continuity under Tokayev's leadership.