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John Hancock raises dividends across five funds, one yielding 9.6% — 2dFive John Hancock funds announced upcoming dividends around Sept. 1: HPS (9.6% yield) and PDT (8.4%) pay on Sept. 30 after a Sept. 11 ex-div date, while JHS yields 5.7% with a Sept. 30 payment and Sept. 11 ex-div date, HTD yields 7.5% with the same dates, and BTO yields 6.7% with a Sept. 30 payout and Sept. 11 ex-div date. The dividend announcements reflect ongoing strategies to provide current income through a mix of dividend-paying equities and fixed-income assets.

Jared Kim HPS at 9.6% is tempting but I always wonder how sustainable those double-digit yields really are long term.

Trump calls Iran conflict 'a little war' despite warnings of weapon shortages — 4dDonald Trump has framed the Iran conflict as a “relatively little war” for the United States while accusing his predecessor of giving Ukraine about $300 billion in weapons for free, claiming Ukraine would have to pay through European NATO members. Reports also warn that the US missile stockpiles are being drawn down as authorities consider further strikes on Iran, feeding concerns about the ability to respond to threats from China and Russia.

Sam Okafor Funny how Ukraine's aid needs a repayment plan but this "little war" doesn't get the same scrutiny on cost.

GSK pays Hutchmed $110M upfront in deal worth up to $1.3B — 1dGSK agreed to license Hutchmed’s HMPL-A830, a KRAS-EGFR antibody-drug conjugate, for up to $1.295 billion including $110 million upfront, with global rights outside Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan while Hutchmed retains development and commercialization duties in those regions. The collaboration targets initial trials in colorectal, pancreatic, and lung cancers, leveraging a dual KRAS-EGFR mechanism to improve efficacy and tolerability.

Jared Kim Dual-targeting KRAS-EGFR is an interesting bet, hope it actually improves tolerability and not just adds complexity.

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Hull hospital cancels parking fines sent to critically ill patient — 2dA seriously ill patient, Kate Matthews, 36, received multiple hospital parking fines despite her family paying for weekly permits, with debt collection threats issued during her hospital stay; authorities later apologised and cancelled the charges after scrutiny. The case drew widespread attention as families argued the notices were unfair and inequitable when the patient could not contest them while battling severe illness.

LP idles Jasper, Texas OSB mill, cutting 150 jobs amid oversupply — 3dLouisiana-Pacific (LP Building Solutions) will indefinitely curtail oriented strand board production at its Jasper, Texas, facility starting in October 2026 due to soft demand, with estimated 2026 severance and one-time costs of about $4 to $6 million. The company plans to support affected employees with pay, benefits, severance, and transition assistance and may restart capacity if market conditions improve.

Maya Lindstrom families in Jasper about to have a rough holiday season while LP execs talk about "market conditions.

Raiders lose rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford to season-ending injury — 4dRaiders' rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling him out for the 2026 season after a preseason injury. His absence leaves the edge rush rotation thin behind Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, and Patrick Johnson.

Roche seals $1.53B Simcere trispecific deal — 3dRoche agreed to pay $75 million upfront to acquire exclusive global rights to SIM0660, a preclinical trispecific antibody from Simcere Zaiming that targets CD79a, CD19 and CD3, with total potential payments up to $1.53 billion and tiered royalties up to double digits. The therapy is designed to trigger T-cell–mediated killing across B-cell–mediated diseases, including autoimmune conditions, highlighting a growing collaboration between Roche and a Chinese biotech.

Maya Lindstrom Chinese biotech deals with big pharma keep growing, Simcere Zaiming landing this shows their pipeline is getting real attention.

Guardant Health faces $245M patent verdict — Aug 24, 2026A Delaware federal judge upheld a November 2023 verdict that Guardant Health willfully infringed TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington patents for Duplex Sequencing, ordering Guardant to pay more than $245.2 million, including damages, supplemental damages, accrued royalties, and interest, and to continue paying a 6% royalty on 11 products that represented about 90% of revenue through March 2033 with quarterly accounting. The ruling confirms patent validity and imposes ongoing royalty obligations through the patent expiry, with Guardant facing further financial exposure as interest continues to accrue.

21% of Americans Financially Prepared, Survey Finds — 5dAcross multiple pieces, Americans are juggling inflation, stagnant wages, and a cooling job market, with only about 21% feeling financially prepared for the future despite paying down debt and building savings. Even as most people report day-to-day financial control, many lack a cushion for surprises (a $1,000 emergency gap is common), underscoring the value of small, consistent steps like building emergency funds and reassessing deductibles to strengthen resilience.

Porsche's rare 911 S/T and Sonderwunsch models fetch record prices — 4dThe Porsche market is driving record-high valuations across generations, from a heavily upgraded 996 Turbo to ultra-rare modern specials like the 911 S/T and bespoke Sonderwunsch Carrera GT rebuild, fueling intense bidding and attention. Collectors are increasingly willing to pay premium for low-mileage, high-spec examples with unique colors and factory commissions, as well as high-performance, limited-edition or customized builds that push prices upward.

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Walmart Opioid Settlement Reaches $50 Million — 6dThe Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration announced Walmart will pay 50 million dollars to settle federal allegations that its pharmacies dispensed thousands of invalid opioid and other controlled-substance prescriptions dating back to 2013, with new oversight measures including a reporting hotline and active monitoring of prescriptions. Walmart did not admit liability as part of the agreement, which includes strengthened compliance requirements to curb future violations.

Todd Golden inks six-year extension highest-paid Gators coach — Aug 28, 2026Florida coach Todd Golden signed a six-year, $49.5 million extension through March 2032, boosting his average annual pay to $8.25 million and making him the highest-paid coach in Gators history. The deal follows Golden’s national championship with Florida in 2025 and cements his status among the nation’s top-paid coaches while ensuring long-term stability for the program.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs won’t face pay-to-play charges — Aug 21, 2026Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Gov. Katie Hobbs will not face criminal charges in the Sunshine Residential Homes pay-to-play probe, saying the investigation found no evidence of a quid pro quo or bribery despite extensive data review and interviews; she also urged legislative reforms to increase transparency around donations from state contractors. While Mayes’ decision closes that case, separate investigations led by other prosecutors and the state auditor general remain ongoing.

Snoop Dogg Opens Global Ice Cream Taster Role — Aug 28, 2026Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay is hiring its first International Ice Cream Taste Tester for a three-month role paying $10,000 per month, open to applicants worldwide and focused on curiosity and cultural palate rather than formal culinary credentials. Applications opened August 27 for a three-week window, with Deel handling recruitment and Snoop personally announcing the winner.

Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $172,539 and banned — 6dGabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, agreed to pay about $172,000, disgorge roughly $107,000 in profits, and accept a three-year trading ban after the CFTC found he used non-public access to Trump speeches to place bets on Kalshi prediction markets. The settlement resolves the regulator’s probe into alleged insider trading tied to Trump’s remarks and bars him from Kalshi for three years.

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study FindsBusiness — Aug 28, 2026A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.

KKR settles $250 million HSR antitrust case — Aug 26, 2026KKR agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. DOJ civil antitrust case alleging repeated failures to file premerger notices and document omissions across at least 16 transactions, the largest penalty for Hart-Scott-Rodino violations. The settlement resolves civil allegations and an ongoing criminal probe, with KKR saying it acted in good faith and that the penalty will be reimbursed by outside law firms.

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Credit Card Minimums Fuel Growing Debt, Survey FindsFinance — Aug 26, 2026Across finance coverage, a substantial share of U.S. cardholders carry balances and pay only the minimum each month, with average debt and interest around $7,700 and roughly 21% APR, which can stretch repayment into years and significantly inflate total costs. Separately, travelers can mitigate cash and FX hassles by using travel credit cards for most purchases while maintaining a dedicated travel debit account as a cash backup.

Deloitte settles $21.5M with DOJ over DEI practices — Aug 25, 2026Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ allegations that it discriminated against employees and applicants based on race or sex to meet internal diversity metrics tied to federal contracts, while continuing to certify compliance from 2017 to the present. The settlement resolves False Claims Act claims and reinforces that government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees for race or sex, even under a DEI banner.

Howie Mandel Confesses Paying for Sex Services — Aug 17, 2026Howie Mandel sparked controversy on his Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast by revealing that he pays for a sexual service at massage parlors for $25, a joke he repeated with his daughter present, prompting discomfort from Jackelyn Shultz and prompting media to question whether it constitutes cheating. The chatter continued with a tongue-in-cheek photo later circulated by Mandel’s team, highlighting the long-running, boundary-pushing humor Mandel maintains about his marriage to Terry Mandel.

Brazil Fines ByteDance $30 Million Over Teens' Data — Aug 25, 2026Brazil's National Data Protection Authority fined ByteDance (TikTok) about 153.7–153.8 million reais for irregular processing of minors’ data, ordering deletion of improperly collected information and demanding a compliance plan with logs and reporting; the total could be reduced by 25% if ByteDance waives its right to appeal and pays promptly, amid broader global scrutiny of platforms safeguarding young users.

The Swamp’s Got Another Bright Idea, And It Could End Up Hosing Every American Who Drives — Jun 18, 2026Americans already pay plenty to own a car. They pay sales taxes when they buy one. They pay gas taxes every time they fill up. They pay tolls, insurance premiums, registration fees, inspection fees, and in many states …

Taking a Stand: Gaetz Tells House to Withhold His Pay During Government ShutdownOpinion — Sep 27, 2023If the government does shut down on Oct. 1, a great number of the federal government’s employees will be able to claim unemployment. All will receive back pay when it’s over. However, many will face having their pay…

Arbitrator Orders Attiah Reinstatement at Post — Aug 24, 2026A private arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah and pay back wages, ruling the firing over her Bluesky posts about Charlie Kirk lacked good and sufficient cause and violated the labor agreement. Attiah framed her comments as part of her job and freedom of expression, and the decision signals ongoing scrutiny of how media outlets handle social media conduct.

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