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Empowered Funds Expands Major Stock HoldingsBusiness — 5dEmpowered Funds LLC expanded its equity holdings across five companies in the second quarter, boosting stakes in Comfort Systems USA to 28,872 shares worth about $57.2 million, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals by 117.5% to 33,963 shares worth $21.18 million, Newmont to 578,679 shares worth $54.05 million, StoneX Group to 289,293 shares worth $34.28 million, and M&T Bank to 99,840 shares worth $23.76 million. The moves reflect a broad multi-name growth strategy with substantial new or expanded positions alongside other institutional investors.

Indonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese funding — 1dIndonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.

Marcus Bell Trading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.

Macron Plans London Burnham Meeting; Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition — 3dFrench President Emmanuel Macron visits Britain to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham, discuss European sovereignty, and visit AI and tech partners while showcasing the Bayeux Tapestry exhibit; back in Westminster, Burnham faces his first PMQs, outlining plans to devolve power, boost public control of utilities, and address defence spending amid economic headwinds. The government under Burnham also paused and revised its early release prisoner scheme, excluding those convicted of rape, grooming, and other serious offences, as it seeks to balance public safety with reform.

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KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes STTGDC Acquisition, Capacity 780MWBusiness — 2dThe KKR-Singtel consortium completed its acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, retaining the company’s name and leadership while introducing a refreshed brand built around “Built Ready” to drive AI-ready data-center expansion across Asia, the UK and Europe. STTGDC reported strong momentum, with capacity up 25% to 780 MW since late 2025, contracted capacity up 50%, EBITDA up 30%, and a near 2 GW powered-land pipeline fueling ongoing growth.

Glass substrates and laser cooling target AI chip's growing heat problem — 1dTRUMPF’s HiPIMS-enabled through-glass vias aim to pack more AI-computing power into chips by enabling reliable, high-yield glass-substrate packaging for next-generation processors, while its ultrashort-pulse lasers support integrated chip cooling to address heat bottlenecks. Alongside these advances, iCometrue is promoting copper-block solutions to drastically reduce TPVs/TGVs for power delivery in large AI multi-chip packages, illustrating a packaging-driven shift in AI chip design.

Maya Lindstrom Power delivery gets ignored until it becomes the bottleneck. Copper blocks instead of tons of tiny vias makes sense for these massive multi-chip AI packages.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll Rises — 5dNepalese rescue teams have recovered about 350 workers and locals from a hydropower tunnel amid catastrophic floods, while roughly 100 more remain trapped and are being hunted for under difficult weather and muddy conditions. The operation, aided by helicopters and ground teams, continues to span multiple hydropower sites in the Trishuli valley with leaders signaling ongoing urgency.

Gold falls to three-week low as Mideast tensions fuel rate-hike bets — 1dGold prices hovered near multi-week lows as US-Iran tensions push oil higher and fuel inflation fears, with spot gold around $4,320 and US futures also lower. Investors priced in a sizable chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as higher crude prices and rising yields tempered gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.

Priya Raman Rate hike bets on top of Mideast tensions seems like a weird combo to be betting on honestly. Would've thought safe haven demand wins out here.

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — 1dThe Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

Brewers activate catcher Bo Naylor, reliever JoJo Romero for playoff push — 17hThe Milwaukee Brewers activated left-hander JoJo Romero from the injured list and promoted catcher Bo Naylor as rosters expanded to 28 ahead of a playoff push, following deadline-day trades with the Cardinals and Guardians. Naylor provides left-handed power while Romero, a high-leverage reliever returning from an appendectomy, strengthens Milwaukee’s bullpen and catching depth as the team evaluates postseason options.

Priya Raman Trading for depth then expanding the roster to fit these guys in shows Milwaukee's serious about October.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — 19hDolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

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Powerball Draw Yields Two $1 Million WinnersLifestyle — 3dEuroMillions could reach £67 million tonight with Thunderball at £500,000 as tickets close ahead of draws; Powerball's next drawing on Sept. 2 is estimated at $146 million with a $63.3 million cash option after the Aug. 31 draw. The Aug. 31 Powerball round carried a $131 million jackpot with a $56.8 million cash option, while Lotto NZ reported multi-million wins including a $1 million Strike Four prize split among three winners and other second-division prizes ahead of a Sept. 13 Powerball overhaul.

Trump's beef tariff pause followed meeting with JBS co-owner, reports say — 1dPresident Trump announced a 90-day waiver allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter tariff-free, a move critics say could disrupt cattle markets and hinder U.S. herd rebuilding even as the administration frames it as consumer relief. Reports show JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met with Trump shortly before the decision to discuss lowering Brazil’s tariffs, raising questions about policy influence and Brazil’s likely gain from the planned quota while the plan promises beef sold 25% below current prices.

Rachel Meyers Cheaper ground beef sounds nice until you realize it's propped up by a deal that seems to benefit one company's bottom line more than shoppers.

Devers hits 30th homer, joining rare Giants power milestone — 1dRafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season as the Giants defeated the Braves, underscoring a powerful stretch that has him among a rare Giants-era group with back-to-back 30-homer seasons. Despite the hot bat, San Francisco remains unlikely to contend postseason-wise, raising questions about whether 2026 will be a wasted year or a rebuild around his offense.

Marcus Bell Honestly at this point they should just let him swing away and worry about contending in 2027, no point rushing a rebuild.

Nokia's new Riyadh center to build AI-driven networks for Saudi Vision 2030 — 1dNokia opened its first R&D center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software, focusing on SMO, SON, Autopilot, rApps, and AI-native 6G technologies to localize advanced capabilities and train Saudi talent. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthens Saudi Arabia’s status as a hub for intelligent network innovation, and serves Nokia’s global customers with localized expertise.

Derek Foss Network automation and AI orchestration sound great on paper, but I'll believe the "intelligent network hub" claim when we see actual deployed products from this center.

Russia helps quell Niger mutiny, expanding its footprint in AfricaWorld — 2dXi and Putin frame a growing China-Russia partnership as a pillar of a multipolar world, with Africa increasingly engaging multiple powers beyond Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. Meanwhile Russia expands its Africa security footprint, directly intervening in Niger to support the junta, highlighting Africa as a key arena for Moscow’s influence through the Africa Corps alongside other regional actors.

Wisconsin farm to school program returns for third year with new database — 2dAcross five articles, communities are weaving agriculture into education and capacity-building—from Nashville seminarians gaining agrarian experience on Field of Dreams Farm to Wisconsin schools earning recognition in Farm to School programs; a Virginia middle school math teacher uses hydroponics and hands-on farming to teach critical thinking, and a Gauteng program empowers young women through practical agricultural training with strong external partnerships—demonstrating a broad push to align local food systems with education and employability, even as challenges like water scarcity and stereotypes persist.

Roman Space Telescope Coronagraph Instrument powers onScience — 3dNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has powered up its Coronagraph Instrument and begun a months-long calibration phase to enable direct imaging of exoplanets and circumstellar disks, using ultra-sensitive ABB and Nüvü Camēras camera electronics. The observatory, launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy with the coronagraph camera now in orbit, is designed to vastly surpass current exoplanet imaging capabilities and to lay groundwork for future Habitable Worlds Observatory.

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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.

Ford recalls 148,663 Mustangs over wiring flaw that can cut power — 1dFord is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from 2024–2026 due to ground connection failures in the engine compartment wiring harness, which can lead to loss of power and critical functions like headlights and windshield washing, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the affected ground terminals at no cost, with recalls and notice letters underway as the remedy is prepared.

Sam Okafor At least it's a free fix and not some huge overhaul, but still annoying if you just bought one of these.

Whistleblower warns rushed USPS mail ballot system could disrupt 2026 midterms — 1dA whistleblower alleges USPS rushed a new online ballot-mail portal and strict, unforgiving verification system under President Trump’s executive order, risking widespread ballot rejection and potential disenfranchisement in the 2026 midterms. The disclosures drew bipartisan scrutiny from Sen. Blumenthal and legal challenges, even as the White House defends the plan and a federal judge weighs the rollout.

Maya Lindstrom Rushing a brand new ballot portal right before a midterm is asking for chaos. Slow down and get outside auditors on this before it goes live.

Explosive device found near power substation in Brandenburg, Germany — 1d

Elena Vasquez Critical infrastructure like substations needs way better perimeter security given how often these attacks keep happening across Europe.

Whistleblower says USPS system Trump ordered for mail ballots is flawed and untested — 1d

Sam Okafor Rolling out an untested system for something as critical as mail ballots is asking for trouble. Should've been tested months ago.

Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — 1dThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Reader The new facilities will be on White House property with better security. Two presidential assassination attempts were made at the Washington Hilton over the years; this will stop. Also, rental tents and portable toilets won't be needed for large presidential receptions any more. The military bunker will be built to current standards, not outdated ones.

Nine more drugmakers join Trump's MFN pricing deals, terms still unclear — 2dPresident Trump announced a new wave of drug-pricing deals aimed at lowering U.S. prescription costs by tying prices to what is paid in other developed countries, with multiple manufacturers participating and promises of substantial domestic manufacturing investments. The White House has positioned these MFN-style agreements as a continuation of efforts ahead of the midterms, with ongoing rollout across a mix of large and mid-sized drugmakers and accompanying tools like patient-access portals and tariff relief.

Dana Whitfield companies signing on is a big number, but the real test is whether insurers pass those savings to patients.

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