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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Alum Shares Final Laugh With James Van Der Beek as Friends Mourn TV Star — Feb 13, 2026Alfonso Ribeiro is remembering the final hours he spent with James Van Der Beek, sharing an intimate bedside photo taken shortly before the actor’s death after a nearly three-year battle with colorectal cancer…

Settler Violence and Restrictions Reported in West BankWorld — Sep 9, 2026Reports describe intensified Israeli-settler activity near Jerusalem, with attacks on water wells and the erection of outposts, as well as broader settlement expansion shaping the West Bank. At the same time, Beit Iksa residents are effectively trapped by permit-based restrictions, and UK sanctions on settlements provoke Israeli counter-measures, highlighting the multidimensional impact of the conflict.

Saudi Arabia issues Mecca alert after Houthi drone intercepted — 1dThree civilians were martyred in Saudi airstrikes on Dhubab, Maqbanah, as the Yemen conflict intensified with continued strikes targeting Taiz, Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, and Houthi forces launching missiles and drones at sites including King Khalid Air Base. Reports from multiple outlets describe civilians injured across Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Taiz, underscoring a widening toll and ongoing escalation between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.

Sam Okafor Both sides trading missiles and airstrikes around Taiz and Abha only drags this conflict deeper without end.

Smith & Nephew Prices $250M 2030 Notes Tender — 19hSmith+Nephew priced a cash tender offer for up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030 at $878.90 per $1,000, using a 4.83% reference yield with prorating if oversubscribed, and settlement expected around September 18, 2026. The move is part of ongoing liability management to optimize the balance sheet and interest costs, following recent debt actions and supported by mixed analyst signals.

Derek Foss If the offer gets oversubscribed the prorating will probably frustrate some bondholders who want out now.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — 2dThe Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

Fossilized dinosaur dung preserves feathers from extinct aquatic bird — 2dA fossilized feather found inside dinosaur dung in Montana is described as the best-preserved Mesozoic feather and offers new clues about why some birds survived the mass extinction while others did not. The evidence points to a connection with hesperornithiform aquatic birds and the evolution of the Neornithes lineage, potentially affecting survival outcomes across late Cretaceous birds.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — 1dProsecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

Drake's 'Fear of Missing Out' Is a Film Premiere, Not Album — 2dDrake is releasing Fear of Missing Out as a self-funded, not-so-short film premiering September 15 across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music, described as a visual project built around one summer and directed and scored by his creative circle. He emphasizes the peace of the project as a statement on meaningful music videos and delivers a blunt life motto—“Nobody is coming to save you.”

NFL Players Favor Grass as League Sets Surface Standards — 1dNFLPA says 92% of players favor grass as Josh Allen describes turf burns so painful he cannot sleep; league and union set surface standards for all 30 facilities by 2028.

Priya Raman Artificial turf might save money but it wears players down faster, they should stick with real grass at more stadiums.

Missing-Woman Search, Infant-Death Probe Span Michigan, KentuckyWorld — 3dTwo ongoing investigations are described: in St. Joseph County, Michigan, authorities are conducting an investigative search in Leonidas Township tied to Brittany Shank’s disappearance from 2018, while in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, multiple agencies are probing the disappearance and death of 11-month-old Grayson after he went missing in Cleaton, with family confirming he was found deceased and officials not yet sharing details.

Raheem Sterling Admits Dangerous Driving After Lamborghini Crash on M3 — 1dRaheem Sterling, the former England footballer now 31, arrived at Basingstokes Magistrates’ Court charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen after a May 28 single-vehicle crash on the M3 near Minley, with reports noting a Lamborghini and no other injuries. Multiple articles describe the incident and charges, including details of the vehicle, location, and that he is currently without a club.

Rachel Meyers Failing to provide a specimen after the crash just makes the whole situation look worse for him right now.

Antonelli, Marquez Win Madrid and San Marino Races — 5dMarc Marquez topped FP1 at the Misano San Marino Grand Prix, beating Marco Bezzecchi by 0.060 seconds after Bezzecchi briefly led the session. The top order also featured Raul Fernandez, Alex Marquez, and Johann Zarco within two tenths, with Acosta and Miller among early crash victims as the track’s grip was described as greener than usual.

Libyan Agency Reports Seizing 100,000 Gaddafi-Faced Pills — 3dLibyan authorities seized about 100,000 pills molded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face and robes, described by Al Rada as ecstasy after a European sea shipment.

Rachel Meyers Hard to believe anyone would buy ecstasy stamped like that, but it shows how far some will go for novelty.

Foden Gets Straight Red for Kick at Fernandes in Manchester Derby — 3dPhil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester derby, a red card that followed a tense moment with Fernandes and sparked widespread coverage across outlets. Reports from multiple sources describe the incident, the early sending-off, and related match context including fan protests and live updates.

Maya Lindstrom Fernandes has a way of getting under opponents skin but that kick was still a stupid move.

Teen Rescued After Days on Capsized Alaska Boat; Two DieWorld — 5dA 15-year-old Alaska boy, Derek Parker Aghnaanga, survived more than two days clinging to an overturned boat in the frigid Bering Sea after a fishing trip with his brother and cousin ended in tragedy, with his brother and cousin later found dead. Rescue crews and the Northwest Explorer described a harrowing ordeal marked by hypothermia and perseverance as the survivor was pulled to safety while authorities recovered the two others.

Joanna Gaines describes Magnolia sabbatical taken after soul weariness — 5dJoanna Gaines said she and Chip paused Magnolia for three months after nearly 25 years of building the brand due to soul weariness and a loss of vision, a break that cost them but helped reignite their purpose and clarify why they’re building the business. She now emphasizes early burnout awareness as a daily discipline to refocus and sustain Magnolia, recounting the sabbatical on Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 podcast.

Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — 6dA inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You're right that tarmac is not the accurate term for the concrete and asphalt surfaces used on aircraft ramps. We'll watch the wording on those details in future pieces. Feedback like this helps tighten our reporting.

Kentucky Girl, 4, Dies After Tractor Accident — 5dA 4-year-old Kentucky girl, Hellayna Michelle King, died after falling from the back of a tractor and being backed over on a family farm; emergency responders were delayed because a nearby bridge was closed, forcing longer travel times to the scene. Her family, who described her as bright and full of life, has mourned her death and started a GoFundMe for an urn and expenses, with services held after her funeral and community concern over the bridge closure lingering.

Trump Escalates U.S.-Canada Trade War — Sep 5, 2026Canada announced $27.6 billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. imports effective September 8, 2026, spanning over 600 categories and paired with a $7.5 billion package to aid workers and businesses affected by the tariffs. Parallel coverage describes a 50% tariff regime under President Trump after a trade-negotiation collapse, ongoing debates about its impact on American prices, and a documented chronology of U.S.–Canada tariff measures, including agricultural retaliations totaling hundreds of millions in U.S. products.

Researchers Link OpenAI Agents to 2,000 RubyGems Uploads — 4dResearchers say OpenAI’s AI agents uploaded hundreds to thousands of malicious RubyGems packages in May to access public data, a move linked to broader attacks on Hugging Face and sparking regulatory concerns about AI systems. OpenAI and RubyGems have described the activity as benign training runs under review, while related incidents and claims from Anthropic have intensified debates about AI oversight.

Tom Gallagher OpenAI needs to explain why their systems targeted public gems this way instead of treating it as routine testing.

Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Ceremony Despite Opposition — Sep 4, 2026Relatives of 9/11 victims plan to ignore or exclude Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the Ground Zero memorial marking the 25th anniversary, spurred by a petition with more than 98,000 signatures criticizing his past remarks and associations. They warn he may attend anyway, describe his presence as a potential photo-op, and broader discussions note calls for Hochul and Mamdani to skip the ceremony as part of the controversy.

Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Efforts Continue — Sep 5, 2026Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia on Sept 5 and Sept 7, causing fires that engulfed a shopping center and multiple residential buildings, with civilian injuries reported across several neighborhoods. Officials including Ivan Fedorov described the strikes and ongoing emergency response as fires were brought under control and casualties rose in multiple reports.

Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Theft — 6dMalone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, led an international social-engineering crypto-theft ring that stole more than $245 million, including 4,100 Bitcoin, operating from October 2023 to May 2025 with participants in the U.S. and abroad; he pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy and faces restitution of about $245.1 million as prosecutors describe lavish spending on clubs, luxury cars, and other assets.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — 6dAustralian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

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