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Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — 3hAt Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Trump to Consider Releasing More 9/11 Records — 21hPresident Donald Trump said he would look into releasing additional records related to the September 11 attacks, including potential materials about Saudi Arabia's alleged role, following appeals from victims' families. He made the comments during his trip to Ireland before returning to the United States, signaling a possible shift toward transparency decades after the attacks.

Elena Vasquez It's long overdue for full disclosure on any Saudi role in the attacks.

MAC appeals FBS committee to overturn Michigan win over Western Michigan — 5d

Tom Gallagher These postgame appeals from conferences rarely change anything and just drag out a finished result.

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Western Michigan president says no appeal exists for Michigan's disputed win — Sep 6, 2026Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said he sought an appeal over the disputed one-second replay that allowed Michigan to beat Western Michigan 13-12, but there is no appeals process. The Big Ten and MAC defended the decision, noting a viewing discrepancy and stating the review followed the established process with no avenue for an appeal.

Dana Whitfield If there's no appeal process, maybe it's time the conferences actually built one instead of just shrugging.

Mid-American Conference appeals to have Western Michigan recognized as winner of game against Michigan — 5d

Nicole Hardy The MAC needs to present solid evidence or this will just look like sour grapes from a smaller school.

Three England Food Businesses Gain Local RecognitionLifestyle — 2dCharm Thai Cafe in Doncaster was ranked No.1 for food in a local community survey, a distinction amplified by its 5.0 Google rating and a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5. The survey, conducted by a Doncaster collective of locals, reflects diners’ views rather than an official award and underscores the restaurant’s growing online profile and appeal beyond Thai cuisine.

World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case — 1dWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.

Elena Vasquez The CAS appeal could drag this out, but easing restrictions now would undermine years of progress against state-sponsored cheating.

Court Rejects Trump Coal Plant OrderPolitics — 5dThe DC Circuit ruled that the Energy Department overstepped its emergency powers to keep coal plants like J.H. Campbell running, signaling that federal actions cannot override long-term planning for market-driven retirements. In parallel, the administration faces a Supreme Court appeal over the SAVE citizenship verification database, and regulators urge the appeals court to pause a lower court ruling on coal mining oversight, as courts scrutinize federal actions affecting energy, elections integrity, and environmental protections.

NBA fines Clippers $30 million, strips five draft picks; team vows to appeal — Sep 3, 2026

Jared Kim Curious what the appeal argument even looks like here, seems like the league did its homework before dropping a penalty this big.

ISU revokes neutral status for Valieva and Kondratiuk amid war concerns — Sep 5, 2026Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her neutral athlete status revoked by the ISU, barring her from competing internationally for now as the organization reviews potential breaches tied to previously supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, with appeals possible to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Her teammate Mark Kondratiuk is also affected, and the ISU-ordered appeals are due by mid-next week, with CAS as the next recourse if unchanged.

Tom Gallagher Feels like the doping saga wasn't enough, now this. CAS is going to be busy with Russian skaters for years.

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Virginia Mother Appeals Conviction, Registry PlacementHealth — Sep 6, 2026A Virginia mother, Karyann Parkinson, was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and placed on Virginia’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry for seven years after her five-year-old son was found walking alone along a familiar path near a pond; she maintains she did not intend for him to be unsupervised and is appealing the conviction and registry. The case has drawn media attention, highlighting the long-term impact on her life, including being unable to volunteer in her child’s classroom until sixth grade while she fights the ruling, as she discusses it on Fox News platforms.

Alaska Drops 11 Voter Cases Against American Samoans After Court Ruling — 1dAlaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct charges against American Samoa–born residents after a three-judge Alaska Court of Appeals ruled that prosecutors must prove consciousness of wrongdoing and intent to violate the law in erroneous voter registration forms, a finding that invalidated the Tupe Smith case and prompted review of remaining charges. The move affects 11 Whittier residents previously charged, with authorities citing flaws in the grand jury process and a state trooper’s questioning as part of the reason to concede there is insufficient proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Maya Lindstrom The original charges seem sloppy if a trooper's questions and grand jury issues created all the doubt.

September 2026 Editorial Cartoons, Photo Collections PublishedPolitics — 5dA mix of political and community content includes fundraising and voice-promotion by American Thinker, a push-notification note tied to an editorial cartoon, a personal Picture of the Day community diary, a Post Bulletin staff bio page, and a grassroots civic action appeal urging Americans to contact lawmakers and vote to oppose authoritarianism.

Amsterdam Museum Unveils Kusama Retrospective as Tribute After Death — 5dThe Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is staging a comprehensive Kusama retrospective with 300+ works, an immersive infinity room, and around 50 pieces never before shown, serving as a posthumous tribute after her death at 97. The exhibition extends Kusama’s signature polka-dot world to public spaces, wrapping trees and the building facade in dots, and aims to appeal to both new visitors and longtime fans.

DOJ Investigates Utah, Nevada Election Chiefs — 4dThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for refusing to provide unredacted voter-registration records and for alleged failures to preserve relevant documents, with ongoing litigation and potential civil or criminal sanctions. Separately, the DOJ ordered Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar to preserve 2024 election records during an appeal and indicated he is under investigation over compliance with federal record requests as part of a dispute over access to voter data.

Priya Raman Preserving documents during an appeal is the least they can do to keep elections above board.

Raleigh Homebuyer Offers Cash Sales Across Eight CountiesLifestyle — 5dIn Raleigh, Easy Sale HomeBuyers offers direct, as-is cash purchases to speed real estate transactions and sidestep traditional MLS hurdles, appealing to sellers facing repairs, probate, or urgent financial needs. Beyond this transactional option, estate planning and selling decisions—often emotionally charged—benefit from early planning, clear deadlines, and evaluating cash offers versus traditional listings as part of a broader strategy.

ISU Revokes Neutral Status for Russian Skaters — 6dKamila Valieva’s neutral-athlete status has been revoked by the ISU, barring her from international competition, a move that also affects fellow Russians Kondratiuk, Stepanova, and Bukin as part of ongoing scrutiny of athletes connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The ISU’s neutral-status criteria require no military affiliation, no wartime participation, and no public support for the war, with Valieva and others poised to appeal to CAS as Russia and Belarus continue to challenge the decision.

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Menendez Brothers Granted March 2027 Parole Hearings — 6dThe Menendez brothers, who were resentenced to 50-years-to-life in 2025, have been granted an early parole suitability hearing for March 2027, moving up from August 2028 thanks to changes tied to Proposition 9 and new information cited by their supporters. The families and supporters say the brothers have shown accountability and rehabilitation, while coverage notes renewed public attention around the Netflix series and ongoing appeals surrounding the case.

Reader Murder a family member or just a stranger, and be a good little POS and be set free before your sentence is up! Let me throw in abortion, and in some states; it is allowed to be done to full term. No wonder life does not mean much in this country anymore!

Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aidEnvironment — 6dA glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities.

Jury convicts Keffe D Davis in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, appeal planned — Sep 1, 2026Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, a verdict that prosecutors say implicates involvement by others tied to West Coast rap demographics, while Davis seeks an appeal and possible retrieval of seized items ahead of sentencing. The case has drawn renewed attention to alleged conspiracies around Diddy and the broader industry, with Aubrey O’Day arguing that accountability should extend beyond the shooter if evidence links others to the crime.

Maya Lindstrom If prosecutors really think others were involved, why did it take this long to name names.

Indonesian military court cuts soldiers' sentences, gives no reason for reversed dismissals — Sep 6, 2026Indonesian activists and rights groups criticized a military appeals ruling that reduced prison terms and reinstated two officers’ dismissals in the acid attack against activist Andrie Yunus, arguing it signals impunity and undermines accountability in military justice. The case underscores ongoing concerns about civilian-military governance and the proper handling of crimes against civilians by security forces.

Derek Foss An acid attack on an activist and the punishment just quietly gets softer on appeal. This is exactly the kind of case that erodes public trust in the military justice system.

DHS Moves to End 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off H-1B Workers — 4dThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period that lets certain employment-based nonimmigrants, including H-1B workers, remain in the U.S. after job loss to seek new sponsorship, potentially forcing immediate departure and affecting hundreds of thousands of dependents. The plan, not yet final and requiring public comment, aims to align status with employment, but could disrupt tech hiring, raise disruption for employers and workers, and prompt legal challenges or appeals as the government weighs public input and potential reapplications in some cases.