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Apple Expected to Unveil Biggest Product Slate Yet at Event — 2d

Jared Kim The bigger slate sounds promising but I worry it means even higher prices across the board.

Apple readies biggest product slate yet with three new iPhones — 3d

China Buys 1M Tons U.S. Soybeans — 19hChina has bought about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week as part of a continued ramp-up ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, with shipments slated for December–February and USDA data showing additional sales to China and other destinations; Beijing’s 25 million-ton annual commitment through 2028 remains a focal point for traders and farmers. Industry voices say China’s renewed demand, alongside buyers like Mexico, supports exports in 2026, though questions about enforcement of commitments and potential tariff risks linger for the sector.

Nicole Hardy Mexico buying more helps too but the tariff uncertainty still makes long term planning tough for exporters.

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Republicans Plan Dallas Convention Ahead of Midterms — 4dDallas hosts a wide RNC speaker slate for Sept. 9-10, featuring speakers such as Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout, Mike Collins, Brian Jack, Ken Paxton and other officials alongside high-profile figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance as the party highlights battleground races. However, the lineup has sparked Hatch Act concerns over Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appearance, drawing criticism from observers about legal limits on federal officials participating in partisan events.

Republicans Center Anti-Socialism Message at Unprecedented Dallas Midterm Convention — 1dAt a Dallas midterm convention dubbed ‘Trump-a-Palooza,’ President Trump headlines a high-profile push to frame Democrats as socialists, backed by a large speaker slate, fundraising events, and aggressive media outreach to energize GOP voters. While the event aims to capitalize on Trump’s agenda and boost fundraising, some Republicans warn it could backfire or pose political risks amid bleak poll trends.

CVC Capital Partners to Name Sisitsky and Rutland Co-CEOs in 2028 — 2dCVC Capital Partners will appoint TPG's Todd Sisitsky as co-CEO alongside Peter Rutland, with the duo slated to take over from CEO Rob Lucas by Q1 2028 as the firm broadens beyond traditional private equity. Sisitsky will also chair the partner board, marking a notable external leadership change as CVC pursues a broader private-markets platform.

Missouri opens fall sports slate as Kildare club football advances — 5dAcross local and collegiate sports, weekend GAA championships advanced with quarterfinal draws for intermediate and junior levels and upcoming rounds in Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades, while area high schools map a full Sept. 7–12 schedule with game results and report changes. In Missouri, the new athletics season features a highly anticipated slate: volleyball vs Oregon, football opener vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and early-season soccer senior day, complemented by photo coverage of early-season moments.

Chris Dalton Kildare pulling through in the club football quarterfinals is a nice story, hope they keep the momentum going into the next round.

Broadcasters Plan Wide-Ranging 9/11 RetrospectivesWorld — 6dA slate of 9/11 retrospectives across Europe and North America recount the launch of the war on terror, the bin Laden manhunt, and the lasting trauma, with eyewitness testimonies and CIA perspectives highlighted. American programming examines how 9/11 is remembered through a national Day of Service, debates on a four-day workweek amid AI, plus new films and documentaries that explore untold stories and cinematic interpretations of the event.

Football, hockey and volleyball headline this week's regional sports calendar — 4dThis collection highlights upcoming sports schedules and analysis: CFL and Canada West football, WHL pre-season and related university games, plus Toronto Tempo’s World Cup-related scheduling, alongside Kansas football thoughts on KU and Missouri’s early-season form. It also covers local news previews and community events in the Midwest and Colorado, including school rivalries and a busy slate of concerts and activities.

Chris Dalton Busy week ahead, glad WHL pre-season games are finally back on the calendar.

Bad Bunny Makes Emmy History With Seven Wins — 4dBad Bunny earned his first Emmy for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which headlined seven Creative Arts Emmys including Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and set a record for a Super Bowl halftime show. The two-night Emmys kickoff showcased a slate of winners across categories, with The Traitors, Stephen Colbert, Mariska Hargitay, Antiques Roadshow and others también celebrated as Emmys honors were distributed.

Nicole Hardy Bad Bunny breaking records at the Emmys is a good sign that the Grammys and Emmys are finally catching up to what younger audiences already knew.

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New Hampshire GOP primary favors familiar faces over anti-establishment trend — 5dNew Hampshire’s eight-candidate Republican Senate primary is led by two former senators, John Sununu and Scott Brown, illustrating voters’ comfort with familiar names rather than anti-establishment candidates. The race will contrast with Democrats’ slate of younger and progressive contenders, while Sununu’s comeback is aided by his family name and a long absence from the ballot.

Marcus Bell Funny how "anti-establishment" mood evaporates the second a familiar last name shows up on the ballot.

Nagpur Flower Show Draws Nearly 1,000 EntriesLifestyle — 6dGardening coverage centers on Nagpur’s 124th Flower Show, with bonsai, roses and indoor plants highlighted by top exhibitors and a slate of award winners. It also offers practical takeaways for diverse climates, from Texas’ cottage-garden style to shade-tolerant color strategies and easy-care monsoon-friendly succulents.

To Lam confirms Russia and France visit, US trip unclear — 6dVietnamese President To Lam is slated to visit Russia, France, the United States and Canada this month to deepen strategic partnerships and address trade uncertainties affecting its export-led economy, with discussions expected on energy, defence and security cooperation. The trip—including a Paris Space Summit/Conference—reflects Hanoi’s broader effort to diversify partnerships and bolster high-level ties with major powers.

Jared Kim Vietnam playing all sides here - Russia, France, US in the same month. Smart diversification or just hedging bets on trade tariffs?

BepiColombo spacecraft begin risky final approach to Mercury orbit — Sep 3, 2026The European Space Agency and Japan’s JAXA have begun the arrival phase of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury, with the two orbiters separating in preparation to enter Mercury’s orbit in November and split in December to map the planet. The highly automated, high-risk sequence—driven by Mercury’s proximity to the Sun and involving multiple flybys—underscores the mission’s complexity, with scientific observations slated to begin in the coming years.

Jared Kim Seven years of flybys and gravity assists just to fight the Sun's pull enough to slip into orbit - wild that Mercury is harder to reach than Pluto in some ways.

Arkansas schedules earliest-ever season opener against West Florida for 2029 — Sep 3, 2026Arkansas football heads into a season opener against North Alabama with extensive previews, depth-chart notes, and coaching updates as analysts highlight key players and early tests. Looking ahead, the Razorbacks’ 2029 schedule features a record-setting early opener versus West Florida, plus a slate of nonconference games with Tulsa and Utah and SEC showdowns against Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Texas.

Nicole Hardy West Florida as an opener feels like a scheduling favor more than a real test, but hey, it fills the seats early.

Weekend schedule change planned for Sept.12 — Sep 2, 2026NEPM is changing its weekend schedule on 88.5 NEPM to better serve western Massachusetts listeners, maintaining a mix of local and national news, culture, and evening music blocks. Separately, notices cover upcoming sports schedules in Canadian and university football, a discussion of public-access rights under RTKL and the Copyright Act, and a slate of local 12-step and support-group meetings with times and locations.

Nick Shirley sues California over law critics call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — 6dCitizen journalist Nick Shirley has filed a federal lawsuit challenging AB 2624, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, arguing the law restricting publishing personal information about immigration support providers violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and aims to silence investigative reporting. Proponents say the Safe at Work Act protects providers from doxxing while opponents, led by Shirley and backed by America First Legal, argue it suppresses transparency; the bill was signed by Gov. Newsom and is slated to take effect in 2027.

Elena Vasquez Doxxing is a real problem, but the name of this bill alone shows exactly who lawmakers wanted to shut down.

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Democrats eye Senate majority, midterms near — Aug 31, 2026Democrats are eyeing Senate gains in 2026 with a slate of key candidates, while veteran strategist James Carville advises focusing on opposing Trump’s policies rather than a purely affirmative campaign. The political landscape hinges on Trump’s economic and foreign policy decisions, including the Iran war and rising costs, with voters wary of the administration and Democrats hoping to frame these consequences to win in the midterms.

MASS MoCA's fall season opens with an immersive Son Lux video installation — Sep 3, 2026A MASS MoCA fall season highlights experimental opera, ballet, puppetry and live music with events through December, including a Son Lux immersive video installation, Laurent Grasso’s Metaphysical Maze, and talks by Lucinda Williams, Melissa Auf der Maur, Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein, tracing the museum’s evolution from a former textile mill to a global contemporary-art hub. Separately, a promotional collage showcases an expansive slate of upcoming films across major studios, from indie titles to genre fare.

Derek Foss MASS MoCA really has come a long way from being a mill building. Glad they're mixing music, opera and puppetry instead of just paintings on walls.