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Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map — 5d

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Thanks for the correction on Kavanaugh's action and the status with the lower courts. The temporary restraining order and ongoing proceedings do make the situation more involved than a simple rejection. Feedback like this helps shape how we cover these map disputes going forward.

BlackRock Private Credit Redemptions Fall, Still Exceed Cap — 2dBlackRock’s flagship HPS Corporate Lending Fund reported withdrawal requests of about 11.5% in Q3, down from 13.3% in the prior quarter, with a 5% share repurchase plan around $600 million, indicating easing redemption pressures in private credit. The data align with HLEND’s similar trend of lower redemption requests and ongoing repurchases, suggesting a broader stabilizing trend in investors’ exit activity across private credit funds.

Sam Okafor The 600 million dollar repurchase plan combined with similar trends at HLEND suggests private credit outflows are finally starting to stabilize.

Kremlin Rejects Japan Request Over Khabarovsk WWII MonumentWorld — 5dThe Kremlin refused Japan's request to dismantle the new World War II memorial in Khabarovsk, defending the statue of a Soviet soldier as a commemorative symbol and stating that Moscow will not reconsider the installation. Japan condemned the monument as disrespectful to national sentiment over the chrysanthemum crest and urged its removal, accusing Russia of militaristic revisionism.

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Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — 3dDolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

Paulo Costa Seeks UFC Release After Bout Requests Rejected — 4dPaulo Costa says he has repeatedly asked the UFC for his release and remains unbooked, while pushing for big fights and even an interim light‑heavyweight title; he criticizes the current handling as delaying his career. He also revealed a move to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency, signaling a shift in management as UFC–Hearn dynamics loom over his future prospects.

Derek Foss Switching to Hearn looks like a smart step when his title shot requests keep getting ignored.

Brazil Probes Flávio Bolsonaro Over Money Laundering — 2dBrazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to the failed Banco Master and the financing of a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, with authorities unsealing documents earlier this year; Bolsonaro maintains the financing was legal as the election race against Lula da Silva remains tight. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonça at the request of the police, involves scrutiny of funding sources and transfers, including connections to a U.S. fund, as prosecutors seek details on the origins of the money behind the project.

Marcus Bell Flávio needs to fully disclose the film funding sources, as any ties to a failed bank like Master demand real transparency from a sitting senator.

Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — 3dSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

SpaceX Sues Texas Officials Over Terafab Records — 4dSpaceX filed a lawsuit in Travis County against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block the release of public records tied to the Terafab semiconductor facility, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating details. The suit seeks declaratory relief and injunctions after residents’ records requests and a July AG ruling—which allowed some records to be released—highlighted the project’s potential $119 billion investment and expansive Grimes County footprint.

Jared Kim SpaceX has a valid point keeping sensitive deal terms private while building something this large in Grimes County.

DOJ Investigates Utah, Nevada Election Chiefs — 4dThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for refusing to provide unredacted voter-registration records and for alleged failures to preserve relevant documents, with ongoing litigation and potential civil or criminal sanctions. Separately, the DOJ ordered Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar to preserve 2024 election records during an appeal and indicated he is under investigation over compliance with federal record requests as part of a dispute over access to voter data.

Priya Raman Preserving documents during an appeal is the least they can do to keep elections above board.

Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike over BAPS visit restrictions — 6dThe Eiffel Tower was closed as staff protested after a private BAPS visit led to female employees being moved aside for male colleagues, with unions condemning gender-based sidelining; SETE acknowledged the request to limit interactions with women and apologized, while Paris officials pledged an investigation and reaffirmed gender equality. The incident sparked political and public debate over women’s rights in France, with leaders and the BAPS temple offering apologies and emphasizing that the arrangement did not reflect broader values or intended disruptions.

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Hellebuyck Trade Request With NMC Details — Aug 26, 2026Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed his trade request, signaling he wants a move ahead of training camp. With teams’ cap space and the Jets’ return value in question, ongoing discussions have kept rumors alive around potential destinations such as the Sabres and Avalanche, while the timeline grows tighter as rosters and cap space solidify.

Norway Assists Stranded Russians After Svalbard Vessel SeizureWorld — Sep 4, 2026Norway seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, leaving passengers and crew stranded and prompting Russia to condemn what it calls piracy. Oslo says it is acting under its international obligations and will provide assistance to Russian citizens affected on Svalbard, while stressing that sanctions exemptions and the Svalbard Treaty allow ongoing Russian activity there.

Vext Closes Ohio Dispensary Amid Health-Event Probe — Sep 5, 2026Vext Science voluntarily closed its Jackson, Ohio Herbal Wellness Center at the request of the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control as it investigates two serious adverse health events possibly linked to products from the dispensary. The company is cooperating, providing product samples for independent testing and quarantining affected product lines, with all other Ohio facilities operating and no substantiated link established yet.

Jared Kim Good on them for closing up shop right away instead of waiting for a lawsuit to force it.

Andrew and Tristan Tate indicted in Romania on trafficking, laundering charges — Sep 4, 2026Romanian prosecutors indicted Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan on trafficking a minor, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering, alleging they earned about 1.25 million USD from a 15-year-old’s videochat exploitation. The indictment, finalized August 31, follows their July arrest in Miami at Britain’s extradition request and accuses attempts to influence victims and witnesses.

Marcus Bell Extradition requests, multiple countries involved, years of alleged exploitation - this isn't some minor legal misunderstanding. The scale of it is staggering.