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LP idles Jasper, Texas OSB mill, cutting 150 jobs amid oversupply — 20hLouisiana-Pacific (LP Building Solutions) will indefinitely curtail oriented strand board production at its Jasper, Texas, facility starting in October 2026 due to soft demand, with estimated 2026 severance and one-time costs of about $4 to $6 million. The company plans to support affected employees with pay, benefits, severance, and transition assistance and may restart capacity if market conditions improve.

Maya Lindstrom families in Jasper about to have a rough holiday season while LP execs talk about "market conditions.

Widespread Severe Storm Warnings Across SD, MN, NVPolitics — 3dA series of severe thunderstorms and wind advisories are ongoing across the Midwest and West, bringing hail, damaging winds, and the potential for outdoor injuries. Residents and boaters are urged to seek shelter indoors, monitor local alerts, and avoid outdoor activities until conditions improve.

Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives — 20hA Staten Island man and Republican congressional staffer Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning moments from his car while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell footage capturing the strike. He endured a severe burning sensation and tingling but remained conscious, was hospitalized overnight and released with no burns, and both he and his office emphasized gratitude for life afterwards.

Derek Foss Glad he walked away with nothing but a wild story to tell. Lightning is no joke, don't skip a dentist appointment excuse like that though.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

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Cuba Begins 1.4 Million-Student School Year Amid Severe CrisisPolitics — 5dCuba is set to begin its new school year on September 1 with about 1.4 million students returned to classrooms despite a severe economic crisis, widespread power outages, and shortages of uniforms and teachers. Officials say only about 73% of teaching positions can be filled, prompting flexible attendance and the use of college students and professionals to fill gaps while inventories of uniforms remain severely limited.

Lawmakers grill birth tourism firm as founder invokes Fifth Amendment — 1dHouse lawmakers scrutinized birth-tourism schemes, examining companies such as Have My Baby in Miami and warning of potential immigration fraud and national-security risks as foreign mothers seek U.S. citizenship for their children. Witnesses and researchers cited tens of thousands of births annually and suggested taxpayers could bear the cost, with several participants invoking the Fifth Amendment during questioning.

Nicole Hardy Curious how many of these "clients" understood the legal risks versus just trusting a slick sales pitch.

Dutch police arrest 34 after gang shooting involving dozens of masked gunmen — 21hA deadly gang-linked shooting in Overasselt left one security guard dead and two police officers injured, prompting a nationwide manhunt that led to 34 arrests of suspects from the Netherlands and several other countries as investigators probe a long-running conflict and possible connections to organized crime. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, with video footage under review and motives not yet confirmed.

Rachel Meyers Hope the officers recover fully. This kind of brazen violence in broad daylight should worry everyone, not just the Dutch.

Explosions Reported Across Iran's Southern PortsWorld — 3dSeveral explosions were heard across Iran's southern coast, including Qeshm, Konarak, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, with initial reports of clashes and possible strikes and CENTCOM confirming involvement, though details remain unverified. State media and local outlets say the blasts occurred along the Strait of Hormuz with no confirmed casualties or damage reported yet.

Utah Man Dies in Florida Jet-Ski Lightning Strike — 3dA jet skier was struck by lightning near Fort De Soto in Pinellas County Saturday evening, with the victim identified as Steve Matheson and reported dead by several outlets as officials noted the strike occurred around 6:30 p.m. Ongoing storms prompted warnings about outdoor hazards as investigators gather details.

Buffalo Wild Wings closes California locations before seasonBusiness — 3dBuffalo Wild Wings is closing two California locations in 2026 as part of a broader footprint reduction across several states, while the brand leans into nostalgia-driven menu items to draw diners during football season. Analysts say the moves reflect strategic portfolio pruning rather than retreat, with the company continuing to operate widely and focus on takeout and franchising in other markets.

IV Fluids Recalled Nationwide Over Particulate ContaminationHealth — 6dBaxter International has issued recalls for multiple intravenous solutions after inspectors found fiberglass and steel particulate contamination in Viaflex bags, affecting several lots (including Y495523, Y495523A, and Y4950663) distributed to hospitals and home-care patients nationwide. The FDA warns that particulate matter could cause life-threatening complications such as pulmonary embolism, organ damage, vein irritation, and severe reactions, and facilities should stop using the recalled products and return them.

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Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — 1dThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Reader The new facilities will be on White House property with better security. Two presidential assassination attempts were made at the Washington Hilton over the years; this will stop. Also, rental tents and portable toilets won't be needed for large presidential receptions any more. The military bunker will be built to current standards, not outdated ones.

Infosys, enGene and other firms schedule September 2026 investor meetings — 1dSeveral companies announced upcoming investor meetings in September 2026, including DC Infotech & Communication hosting an investor meet in Mumbai on Sept 4, Infosys holding meetings with J.P. Morgan virtually and UBS in Mumbai, Awfis Space Solutions planning an analyst and investor interaction on Sept 4, and Aquestive Therapeutics participating in four conferences in September with webcasts; enGene Therapeutics also plans investor conferences with live webcasts.

Nicole Hardy Interesting to see smaller names like DC Infotech and Awfis lined up right alongside Infosys, gives a sense of how packed the September calendar already is.

Independent Bookstores Under Crackdown Across Hong KongWorld — 3dHong Kong's independent bookstores, long a refuge for mainland readers seeking ideas suppressed at home, are under pressure from a crackdown that has led to arrests and several shops closing or trimming operations. Critics say the measures threaten free expression and civil society, while authorities frame the actions as necessary for stability, marking a broader erosion of Hong Kong’s distinct freedoms.