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BMW CEO Backs Voluntary Deals Over China Tariffs — 15hBMW CEO Nedeljkovic backs voluntary China pricing deals over more EU tariffs, warning Chinese new-car sales may fall below 20 million from 24 million.

Derek Foss Tariffs are needed here since voluntary agreements rarely work against subsidized Chinese imports flooding the market and threatening local jobs.

Kim Kardashian Reveals Esophagitis Diagnosis in New Trailer — 3dReality star Kim Kardashian is dealing with a new health diagnosis. In a new trailer for "The Kardashians," Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis. This is an inflammation of th… — by Sandra Rhodes

Rachel Meyers Seeing her talk about this on the show makes me wonder if more people should get checked for throat issues instead of ignoring them.

Nexperia and Tata to produce chips at new Gujarat and Assam fabs — 5dNexperia will produce MOSFET power chips at Tata's $11 billion Gujarat fab and assemble them in Assam. Deal terms were not disclosed.

Chris Dalton The choice of Gujarat and Assam sites makes sense for spreading jobs, but execution on tech transfer will decide if it works.

Comerica Park to Become Fifth Third Park — 1dFifth Third Bank’s acquisition of Comerica Bank is set to trigger a name change for Detroit’s Comerica Park, with a new stadium name expected for the 2027 season. The on-field announcement and coverage confirm this would be the first name change since the ballpark opened in 2000, reflecting a broader shift in naming-rights deals surrounding the Tigers’ home venue.

Marcus Bell It's odd to rename a ballpark that's been Comerica Park for over 25 years, even if the bank merger makes sense.

Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months — 6dPresident Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.

Sabres Sign Ostlund to Eight-Year Extension — Sep 14, 2026Sabres signed 22-year-old Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension at $6.6M AAV through 2035, finalizing it before a new CBA caps own-team deals at seven years.

Sam Okafor Eight years at 6.6 million a year is a big bet on Ostlund after just one partial season.

NHL Offseason Sends Familiar Faces Across League — 4dOff-season NHL moves reshaped several teams, including Serge Bobrovsky leaving the Panthers to sign with the Maple Leafs to bolster a playoff push, and Brady Tkachuk joining Florida alongside his brother Matthew to bring grit and leadership. Pavel Dorofeyev, fresh off a 37-goal season, was traded to the New York Rangers on a seven-year deal, while Florida’s core, led by captain Aleksander Barkov returning from injury, remains a strong contender this season.

Bank Pekao Selects NCR Atleos Payment SwitchBusiness — 5d"Bank Pekao S.A. has chosen NCR Atleos’ Authentic payment switching platform to modernize its card payment processing infrastructure, aiming for scalability, resilience and faster innovation across Central and Eastern Europe. The deal, part of Atleos’ regional expansion, will support high transaction throughput and a range of capabilities such as API workflows, PIN management and fraud detection to enable future growth and new services."

French Probe Scrutinizes Al-Khelaifi Over Ligue 1 Rights — 3dNasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group, is under a new preliminary investigation in France for allegedly illegal conflicts of interest related to the 2024 Ligue 1 broadcasting rights as he held multiple roles at PSG, beIN, and the LFP. Anticor filed the complaint, PSG and beIN deny wrongdoing, and the probe also touches on the broader 2024-2029 rights deal and potential World Cup broadcasting arrangements, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of his intertwined sports and media leadership.

Marcus Bell Denials from PSG and beIN do not automatically clear the appearance of improper influence over league broadcasting.

Patriots sign veteran DaQuan Jones to one-year deal worth up to $6 million — Sep 11, 2026The New England Patriots have signed veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million (base $3.5 million), adding experienced depth to a front seven after their Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. The move aims to bolster run defense and relies on Jones’s durability and Vrabel-Tennessee pipeline familiarity as the team prepares for Week 2 and rosters adjustments.

Maya Lindstrom The connection to Vrabel could help Jones adjust fast to the new system.

Dr. David Crean Book Guides Biopharma Leaders on Commercialization — 5dA new book, Dual Fluency: Bridging Science, Capital, and Governance in Life Sciences by Dr. David H. Crean, offers a practical blueprint for biopharma to move from discovery to commercialization by focusing on three core translations—Data to Capital, Discovery to Deal, and Bench to Boardroom—along with Capital Stack Optimization. Aimed at scientist-founders, pre-commercial CEOs, BD executives, and investors, the work promises actionable risk-reduction insights and will be available on Amazon and major bookstores through Cardiff Advisory LLC.

Jared Kim This book seems helpful for scientist founders who struggle turning research into actual funding and governance plans.

Cuadrado Returns to Colombia, Joins Millonarios — Sep 11, 2026Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, 38, returns to Colombia to sign with Millonarios on a deal reportedly running until 2027, ending a 17-season European career. The veteran winger—who won the Premier League with Chelsea and five Serie A titles with Juventus—is touted as one of the league's most high-profile signings and aims to lead Millonarios in a new project for the club and country.

Chris Dalton At 38 signing him through 2027 shows the club has real plans, and his trophy record gives them a leader they lacked before.

New York Fashion Week Shifts to Creator Brand Events and Deals — Sep 9, 2026"New York Fashion Week has evolved into the biggest creator activation of the fall, as agencies deploy large creator rosters, coordinators, and branded experiences that go beyond runway shows, often with fees to attend and to post. The shift over the past eight years has transformed Fashion Week into a revenue-heavy, influencer-driven ecosystem, branded as a ‘Super Bowl’ for creators where access and visibility drive significant value for talent and brands."

Maya Lindstrom It's a shame Fashion Week now prioritizes paid creator deals over genuine runway innovation and access.

Dem Lawmakers Reintroduce Green New Deal ResolutionReporting — Apr 20, 2021Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) are reintroducing the Green New Deal resolution. “I am reintroducing the Green New Deal and announcing the Civilian Climate Corps with because we can’t…

Discovery Loop Reportedly Seeks $50 Billion Valuation Weeks After $10 Billion Round — Sep 11, 2026Discovery Loop, the AI startup founded by ex-Google researchers including Jeff Dean, is pursuing a new funding round at about $50 billion valuation, a rapid leap from roughly $10 billion earlier this year as investor demand surges. Terms are not yet confirmed, and there is no guarantee the deal will close at that valuation, with the company operating as a public-benefit corporation.

Sam Okafor Ex-Google founders probably bring real expertise but this valuation surge on unconfirmed terms makes me question how sustainable the growth can be.