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New Mexico jury finds Meta misled residents on data sharing and moderation — 1dA New Mexico jury found Meta committed more than 43 million Unfair Practices Act violations over data-sharing and moderation claims; Judge Mathew will set penalties.

Maya Lindstrom Meta needs to pay big fines for misleading millions of users on data sharing like that.

DR Congo Military Plane Crash Kills 13 — 1dArmy auditor general General Likulia Bakumi was among 13 killed when a Let L-410 hit a Kenge residential compound and caught fire; no residents were harmed.

Man Charged After Pediatrician Dies in Pennsylvania Home Invasion — 1dA Pittsburgh pediatrician was killed, and his wife was hospitalized after an alleged home-invasion stabbing at their Edgewood residence early Thursday, authorities said. According… — by Andrew Powell

Borgu Residents Demand Release of Hundreds Abducted in Nigeria Attacks — 4dResidents of Borgu district in Niger State protested in New Bussa demanding the release of hundreds of people abducted in August, with estimates ranging from 600 to nearly 700 captives, as security operations appear mobilized but progress remains unverified. The demonstrations, occurring ahead of the 2027 elections, intensify pressure on President Bola Tinubu's government to secure the captives, while residents report disruptions to markets and daily life due to insecurity.

Marcus Bell Tinubu should focus on real security results in Niger State instead of letting these abductions drag on till elections.

Singapore Population Hits Record 6.21M on Foreign Growth — 1dNon-residents added 70,300 people as Singapore reached 6.21 million by June 2026, driven by construction workers for Changi Terminal 5, Marina Bay Sands and housing.

Jared Kim The 70,300 non-resident increase makes sense for projects like Changi and Marina Bay Sands, yet it highlights how much we rely on foreign labor instead of training more locals.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding — 4dHawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.

Measles cases mount across three statesHealth — 1dMeasles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.

Kravitz Family Dances at Styles’ NYC Residency — 2dLenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz enjoyed Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden concert, where Styles acknowledged the pair from the stage; Zoë’s mother, Lisa Bonet, was also seen dancing at another show. Zoë and Styles are engaged, and reports say they are considering a small winter wedding followed by a larger celebration.

Police Investigate Two Deaths Across Virgin IslandsWorld — 3dGreenwich officer Josh Weinstock received a MADD award after making 248 DWI arrests in five years. Separately, a house fire injured a resident and firefighter, while the town is collecting reports of September flood damage as officials assess whether to seek federal assistance.

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — Sep 18, 2026A Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

Residents Divided Over 50-Foot Rollercoaster in Hucknall — Sep 18, 2026A 50-foot Mellors Group rollercoaster on Sandford Lane, Hucknall, has split a 12-house road: some watch test carts for fun; others cite ruined views, noise and trespassers.

Sam Okafor My family enjoys watching the test carts speed past, it adds a bit of excitement to Sandford Lane without much bother.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Cuba Suffers Seventh Major Blackout This Year — Sep 18, 2026On Sept. 18, 2026, Cuba's grid totally disconnected; UNE activated recovery. By dusk only 5% of Havana's ~862,000 customers had power; residents cited food, water and multi-day outages.

Elena Vasquez Cuba can't keep losing the entire system like this every few months. Recovery is too slow for daily life.

Uganda, DRC Communities Strengthen Gorilla Conservation — 3dCommunity-led conservation is helping protect gorillas across Central Africa: near Uganda’s Bwindi forest, residents are planting useful trees outside the park to reduce pressure on mountain-gorilla habitat, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new legal designation expands community-managed forest protections for threatened Grauer’s gorillas. Health and tourism initiatives also support mountain-gorilla conservation, whose population has nearly doubled since the 1990s.

Resident Evil Reboot Set for September 18 Release — Sep 13, 2026Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film will feature a colossal 2,000-pound practical monster crafted by Shane Mahan, signaling a commitment to tangible creature effects on set. The movie will tell a new story not directly based on any game, and early reactions praise its horror-lighting balance of scares and humor as a promising reboot.

Some Oahu roads remain closed, residents without power as Lowell cleanup begins — Sep 8, 2026

Dana Whitfield Glad cleanup has started but it feels slow compared to past storms.

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

Singapore man pleads guilty to $240 million bitcoin theft from DC residentBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits — 4dFour Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.

Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan — Sep 15, 2026In Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.

Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Town, Surround Mosque — 6dIsraeli forces raided Biddu in the West Bank, surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque during Asr prayers after a shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler, with the suspect, Qadri Samara, a Biddu resident and former prisoner, wounded and later detained at a Ramallah hospital. The incidents are part of a wider surge in Israeli raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began in 2023.

Displaced Lebanese Residents Say Israeli Drones Raze Southern Villages — Sep 11, 2026Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, displaced to nearby towns, watch as Israeli drones drop explosives on homes and the village’s public school is demolished, all amid a fragile ceasefire and Israeli control of large parts of the area. They blame both Israel and Lebanese authorities for destroying their livelihoods, highlighting a prolonged occupation while regional diplomacy stalls and civilians remain at risk.

Derek Foss It's heartbreaking to see drones demolishing entire villages like Mansouri even during a ceasefire. The people there deserve accountability from both Israel and their own government.

Alaska Drops 11 Voter Cases Against American Samoans After Court Ruling — Sep 12, 2026Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct charges against American Samoa–born residents after a three-judge Alaska Court of Appeals ruled that prosecutors must prove consciousness of wrongdoing and intent to violate the law in erroneous voter registration forms, a finding that invalidated the Tupe Smith case and prompted review of remaining charges. The move affects 11 Whittier residents previously charged, with authorities citing flaws in the grand jury process and a state trooper’s questioning as part of the reason to concede there is insufficient proof beyond a reasonable doubt.