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FC Dallas seeks to extend home unbeaten run against LAFC — 2dFC Dallas hosted LAFC in a Western Conference matchup as Dallas sought to extend a five-game unbeaten run, while both teams faced absences during the international break. LAFC was particularly short-handed, missing several key attackers, and the teams entered the game after LAFC won their previous meeting 1-0.

Binance Faces DOJ Probe Over Iran Sanctions — 6dProsecutors seek about $61 million in USDT tied to Iranian black-market oil sales as DOJ and SDNY probe whether Binance knowingly allowed Iran-linked trades.

Derek Foss Forfeiting 61 million in USDT might finally push these platforms to check their users better.

HDFC, Doximity Face Securities Class Actions — 5dDoximity faces a securities class action alleging it overstated its Newsfeed’s role in revenue growth and its competitive position while losing market share to rivals. The suit covers investors who acquired shares from August 8, 2024, through May 13, 2026; one notice says investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must act by November 16, 2026.

Broncos Run Game Seeks to Ease Pressure on Nix vs Rams — 4dBroncos quarterback Bo Nix is taking on more responsibility to adjust plays and protections at the line as Denver prepares to face Matthew Stafford and a revamped Rams defense. Coach Sean Payton is also emphasizing the run game to support Nix, after Denver’s ground attack helped fuel a Week 2 win.

Datavault AI investors face October 5 deadline to lead class actionBusiness — 4dSeveral law firms say a securities class action has been filed against Datavault AI on behalf of investors who bought shares from September 2024 through October 30, 2025. The complaint alleges the company overstated the value of partnerships and platform activity and failed to disclose ties to a convicted felon; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status have until October 5, 2026, to apply.

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.

AST SpaceMobile Faces Securities Class Action Lawsuit — Sep 18, 2026AST SpaceMobile faces multiple securities-class-action lawsuits alleging it overstated its competitive position, capital sufficiency, and slow user adoption in the U.S. and Japan, with filings covering March 4, 2025 to July 15, 2026 and lead-plaintiff deadlines set for November 13, 2026. Law firms Levi & Korsinsky and Rosen Law Firm have announced the actions and are urging affected investors to participate or seek guidance.

AI Debt: Investors Demand Premiums, Favor Traditional Issuers — 5dThe U.S. corporate bond market is splitting: AI-related issuers are facing caution and wider concessions as hyperscalers’ borrowing needs rise, while traditional issuers like financial and industrial firms continue to attract strong demand. With Goldman Sachs forecasting hyperscaler debt at about $420 billion next year and overall U.S. issuance rising, investors remain selective, pricing some AI-related deals as higher-risk and seeking clarity on future returns.

AI Companies Face Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Development Pace Pact — Sep 18, 2026A federal lawsuit in California accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google of illegal collusion to slow frontier AI development after public calls to pace AI progress, violating antitrust law. Plaintiffs argue such private coordination among rivals threatens public safety and seeks class-action relief against the four companies.

Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — 5dThe Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty for Reiner — Sep 15, 2026Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is facing a multi-count murder indictment tied to the December Brentwood killings and is due in court for a pretrial hearing as prosecutors pursue charges that include murder with special circumstances such as lying in wait and the use of a knife. The district attorney has opted not to pursue the death penalty, influenced by the victims’ anti-execution views, a state moratorium on capital punishment, and family dynamics, while the defense seeks access to a $1.5 million trust fund to mount the defense as the case proceeds toward potential life-in-prison outcomes.

Marcus Bell Accessing that trust fund could let the defense actually prepare properly.

UNC Seeks First Clemson Win in 25 Years — Sep 13, 2026North Carolina sits at 2-0 heading into ACC play with a strong defensive start and optimism about challenging Clemson in Death Valley, a program they’ve not beaten at Clemson since 2001. Meanwhile, Clemson faces injuries and scrutiny as off-field issues at UNC loom and a potential spread in confidence favors UNC in a pivotal matchup.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup With 15-13 Victory — Sep 10, 2026The Solheim Cup in the Netherlands opens with world No.1 Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz facing Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in Friday’s opening foursomes, a pairing USA captain Angela Stanford says was an obvious choice due to their proven chemistry. Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy on European soil as Hull and Woad, among four rookies on Nordqvist’s side, confront a strong American lineup aiming to retain the title.

Rybakina beats Gauff to claim world No. 1 and US Open final vs Sabalenka — Sep 9, 2026Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final by overcoming Coco Gauff and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced by defeating Jessica Pegula to chase a third consecutive Flushing Meadows title. The pair will contest a high-stakes showdown that also solidifies Rybakina’s ascent to No. 1 in the rankings next week as Sabalenka seeks to extend her reigning run.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — Sep 12, 2026A broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions — Sep 14, 2026The SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

BASF sues Apple over seven Face ID patents — Sep 3, 2026BASF, via its trinamiX unit, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Midland, Texas, accusing Apple of using Face ID technology that allegedly infringes seven BASF patents across iPhone and iPad models, and seeking damages and an injunction. The filing date is September 3, 2026, and Apple has not issued a public comment on the case, which BASF frames as enabling privacy-preserving, spoof-resistant facial recognition through its 3D and near-infrared techniques.

Sam Okafor Seven patents is a lot to lose on all at once. Either BASF has a real case here or they're hoping Apple settles rather than fight all of them.

Prosecutors seek five-year term for ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn, above sentencing guidelines — Sep 3, 2026Federal prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison term for former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn after he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography in a prostitution-sting case involving a supposed 17-year-old, arguing the sentence should exceed the advisory guideline range of 15 to 21 months. The filing also calls for life-time supervised release and strict internet restrictions, with Eichorn facing sentencing on Sept. 23 following his resignation from the Legislature amid the investigation.

Shelton Reaches Historic U.S. Open Final — Sep 7, 2026Emma Navarro reached the 2026 US Open quarterfinals, setting up an all-American clash with Jessica Pegula and marking the first all-American women’s QF at the US Open since 2015. On the men’s side, Ben Shelton advanced to the quarterfinals to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, as Alcaraz weathered a tough match, while Sabalenka and Noskova loom as contenders in the women’s draw with Noskova seeking another upset.

D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender — Aug 31, 2026D4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.

Investor sues Emmitt Smith, alleges $2.5M wind farm loan misused — Sep 5, 2026Emmitt Smith and his business partner are facing a civil lawsuit by Kituwah LLC, which alleges they misappropriated a $2.5 million loan intended to fund the Texas wind-farm Project Exodus, instead using the money to repay a prior investor. The suit claims the funds were misused with knowledge of impropriety, notes about $600,000 in interest, and seeks damages after the project allegedly stalled and progressed no further than promised.

Derek Foss Using new investor money to pay off old investors is a classic red flag, sounds like a Ponzi structure to me.

El-Sayed Seeks Cautious Jewish Support in Senate Race — Aug 29, 2026Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed apologized to Jewish Democrats for his March remark that referenced “hurt people hurt people” after a synagogue attack, saying he intended context not justification and expressing regret for any pain caused. He has been engaging with Jewish caucuses to reassure skeptical voters, while also distancing himself from allies like Hasan Piker and facing mixed endorsements in a tightly watched race.

Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense — Sep 7, 2026Paris is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.

Maya Lindstrom The far-right connection here is chilling — this wasn't just a bar fight gone wrong, it was ideology fueling violence.

Biffle Estate Faces $40 Million in Crash Lawsuits — Sep 3, 2026Greg Biffle’s ex-wife Nicole has filed a $10 million wrongful-death lawsuit against his estate for their daughter Emma’s death in the December 18, 2025 private plane crash, joining two other $15 million suits from the Dutton estates that have raised a total wrongful-death claim of about $40 million. Court filings also seek an emergency freeze on distributions to ensure funds remain for victims’ families while investigations continue into maintenance and crew issues cited in the crash.

Texas comptroller asks lawmakers to double school voucher funding to $2 billion — Sep 3, 2026Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is seeking to double the private school voucher program to about $2 billion for 2028–29, including a $1 billion base funding boost and $226 million to support current participants, as waitlisted families and expanding participation drive demand. The plan, which 70% of current or invited participants previously attended private or homeschool settings, faces criticism from the Texas State Teachers Association and will be reviewed by lawmakers when the two-year budget is tackled in January.

Priya Raman Public schools are underfunded and now they want to hand out even more money for private tuition. Priorities seem backwards here.