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Kushner, Witkoff Accused of ‘Total Malpractice’ in Iran Talks — 1dU.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been accused of “total malpractice” regarding their handling of talks with Iran. A former White House official accused the pair, s… — by Sandra Rhodes

Maya Lindstrom These talks were already fragile and poor handling by unqualified envoys only makes reaching any agreement harder.

Beijing Rejects Anthropic Chief’s Calls to Curb AI — 3dGuo Jiakun rejected Amodei, Altman and Musk AI slowdown calls Monday; Trump said whoever wins AI, wins; SoftBank fell 10%-11% with Trump-Xi AI talks set for Sept. 24.

Chris Dalton Beijing is correct that export bans will fail and real progress needs joint rules instead.

OpenAI Weighs $1.2 Trillion Pre-IPO Funding — 1dOpenAI is in early investor talks at roughly $1.2 trillion, days after Sam Altman called a 2026 IPO ill-advised over safety work.

Priya Raman At that valuation OpenAI needs to show real profits soon or this round will look wildly overpriced.

Arch Manning Apologizes to Holly Rowe — 2dArch Manning apologized after calling an AI video of Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe "hilarious"; Rowe accepted after a private talk.

Marcus Bell Arch Manning handled it well by apologizing right away and talking to Holly privately.

Trump Plans Gulf Talks Amid U.S.-Iran War — 2dIranian security officials repeated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Washington complies with Iran’s conditions linked to the Islamabad Memorandum and signals that Tehran’s control of Hormuz and the broader oil situation have changed, criticizing Trump’s mixed messages as irrelevant to the core demands. The officials insist sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and a regional ceasefire are prerequisites, while the U.S. naval blockade remains a lever in ongoing tensions.

Emmys Draw 6.7 Million Viewers Despite Monday Airdate and NFL Competition — 1dThe 2026 Emmys drew 6.7 million preliminary viewers, down roughly 9% to 12% from last year's final 7.59 million on CBS, with talks of a Prime Video move.

Priya Raman The Monday slot and NFL overlap probably explain most of the dip to 6.7 million.

Belarus to Release 25 Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief — 1dBelarus released 25 prisoners in a deal with the United States that includes lifting sanctions on two state-linked companies, according to U.S. envoy John Coale, signaling progress in ongoing negotiations over sanctions and diplomatic normalization. Reports across several outlets confirm the release amid Belarus's wider tally of political detainees and continuing talks on broader concessions.

Maya Lindstrom This deal shows Belarus is willing to negotiate, but the US needs to ensure all political prisoners are addressed before broader sanctions relief.

Iran-Gulf Hormuz Talks Postponed Amid Regional Tensions — 6dIranian officials say talks with Oman in Muscat will advance stability in the Persian Gulf and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a joint route to be submitted to the IMO. Tehran also asserts that US maritime pressure will not compel concessions, signaling a forthcoming Hormuz deal in Muscat and a significant port development project in Mahout to bolster the fisheries economy.

Michael Dell's DFO nears take-private deal for Baldwin Insurance — 3dMichael Dell's DFO is in advanced FT-reported talks to take Baldwin Insurance private at $32.50 a share, a roughly $7.7 billion deal.

Elena Vasquez Baldwin going private at 32.50 a share looks like a solid premium for shareholders if the talks close.

At least five killed as Russia strikes Kyiv after Witkoff, Kushner talks — Sep 8, 2026

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — 1dBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

Penélope Cruz calls refusing politics talk contradictory for Bunker roleEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — Sep 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.

Unifor, Stellantis Talks Hit Impasse Over Brampton Plant — 5dUnifor and Stellantis have hit an impasse after 10 days of bargaining over the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant, with talks paused as the Sept. 11 deadline passes and uncertainty looming for Windsor and Etobicoke plans alongside a possible Brampton closure or sale to a third party. As the contract expiry approaches on Sept. 20, Unifor seeks a deal that protects members’ jobs and benefits, while Stellantis presses for a Canada-focused agreement amid past promises and tariff tensions involving the United States and President Donald Trump.