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Aarau Rave Shooting: One Dead, Possible Multiple Shooters — 3dA shooting at a rave at Aarau’s horse racing track in northern Switzerland triggered a major police operation with reports of multiple victims and injured individuals; authorities have not yet confirmed casualty numbers or details about the shooter. The incident near Zurich has been widely covered with ongoing investigations and restricted public access as responders search the scene.

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.

Grand Canyon flash flood kills two, over a dozen hikers missing — 2dThe Grand Canyon flood disaster left about 15 hikers unaccounted for as rescue teams patrol the canyon floor, with officials confirming multiple fatalities while focusing on ongoing search efforts; among the missing is Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, whose wife has publicly pleaded for prayers as authorities continue to locate those affected.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

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CD sales surge 58% as US music revenue tops $6 billion — 20hThe U.S. recorded music market grew about 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by a revival of CDs and vinyl that boosted physical music revenue even as streaming remains the largest source; the industry described a healthy, diversified marketplace with continued investment in artists. Data show CD revenue surging roughly 59%, vinyl up about 18%, while paid subscriptions and overall streaming also rose, signaling broad consumer interest in multiple formats.

Rachel Meyers Streaming still dominates obviously, but nice to see physical media isn't totally dead. My local record store looks busier lately too.

NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman in Times Square — 1dPolice in Times Square have responded to multiple knife incidents, with reports of a knife-wielding woman stabbing two people and at least one person shot during a knifepoint encounter, prompting street closures as investigators work to determine what happened. The incidents and the conditions of those involved remain under investigation as authorities provided few immediate details.

Rachel Meyers Hoping everyone involved pulls through, Times Square is chaos enough without this.

Trump Pressures Media With FCC Threats Ahead of Midterms — 3dPresident Donald Trump blasted NBC’s Kristen Welker over her portrayal of his endorsement record, vowing to report her to the FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’ while touting a near-perfect success rate and recent GOP wins as proof of his endorsements’ strength. The pile-on across multiple outlets portrays Trump pressing regulators to scrutinize Welker’s reporting on Meet the Press and endorsing his claim that his record is the strongest in political history.

ShopRite employee in custody after newborn spent seven hours in restroom — 1dA 32-year-old ShopRite employee in White Plains is in custody after her newborn was found abandoned in a store bathroom, with the infant in stable condition and in the care of Westchester County Child Protective Services as investigators, including the DA, review potential charges. The case has prompted reminders of New York's Safe Haven law and involves multiple agencies as authorities continue gathering details.

Sam Okafor Safe Haven laws exist for exactly this reason. Hope people remember she could've walked into any hospital or firehouse with zero questions asked.

Raiders win waiver priority to claim heavily pursued cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. — 2dThe Las Vegas Raiders claimed cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, adding a depth piece to their secondary after he drew interest from multiple teams including the Titans. The Titans had been eyeing Luter to bolster their depth at cornerback but were outpaced on waivers.

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — 20hShell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

Microsoft tests fix as Outlook outage disrupts thousands, ChatGPT also hit — 2dMultiple Microsoft Outlook outages disrupted email access for thousands of users worldwide, with Downdetector reporting surges in complaints and Microsoft acknowledging issues affecting Exchange Online as investigations continue. The episodes also highlight a notable gap between user-reported outages and official service status, with some impacts extending to broader Microsoft 365 services in certain reports.

Dana Whitfield Funny how the status page always says "everything's fine" while my inbox has been dead for an hour.

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Novartis MS pill beats Aubagio in two large phase 3 trials — 1dNovartis reported positive Phase 3 REMODEL-1 and REMODEL-2 results for the BTK inhibitor remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis, showing lower annualized relapse rate and meaningful reductions in disability progression versus teriflunomide and prompting worldwide regulatory filings. With remibrutinib already approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria as Rhapsido, the drug’s MS potential could become a major growth driver given its favorable safety profile and strong early sales signals.

Rachel Meyers Teriflunomide isn't the toughest comparator out there, would like to see how remibrutinib stacks up against some of the stronger existing MS drugs before getting too excited.