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Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford Amid Football Struggles — 12hFlorida State fired AD Michael Alford on Sept. 14, 2026, after an 8-18 football mark since 2023 and a home SMU loss delayed by a stadium power outage.

Nicole Hardy That home loss to SMU after the power outage delay was the final low point that forced this decision.

60 Minutes opens 59th season after correspondent firings and departures — 1dThe 60 Minutes 59th season launches amid a sweeping leadership overhaul and months of internal turmoil, including the firing of top producers and several correspondents such as Scott Pelley. Under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, the program pursues a new approach while leaning on veteran hosts and a slate of new contributors—Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips, and Ariel Levy—to modernize coverage.

Tom Gallagher Firing Scott Pelley and the others feels like a risky move just to chase a younger audience.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — 3dU.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

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Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 1dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

North Korea Fires Projectile Toward Sea — 3dNorth Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan, with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff analyzing its specifications and range. The launches come after a series of August missile tests and amid President Donald Trump’s stated plan to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.

Marcus Bell South Korea needs to confirm the exact range fast so everyone knows what we are dealing with.

Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — 4dA fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel — 5d

Maya Lindstrom I think the lack of manual controls is a step too far. Even self-driving cars need backups for emergencies like this.

Palawan Ferry Fire Kills Five, Leaves 87 Missing — 5dA fire aboard the M/V June Aster off Coron in Palawan has killed at least five people, with dozens more reported missing as rescue efforts continue and around 42 passengers and crew have been rescued. The numbers vary by report, but authorities say the vessel carried well over 100 people when it departed Manila, and search operations remain ongoing as investigators review the incident.

San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect — 3dSan Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.

Rachel Meyers Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.

North Korea Reports Successful Large-Scale Missile and Artillery Drill — 1dNorth Korea publicly showcased its integrated firepower capabilities, conducting a firepower attack drill using new systems such as attack drones, strategic cruise missiles, large-caliber thermobaric rocket launchers, and tactical ballistic missiles, and asserting a 100% hit rate. The drills occurred amid heightened tension following five-day US-South Korea-Japan maritime exercises, with reports of missiles launched from Wonsan and the leadership emphasizing automated, coordinated fire control, though Kim Jong Un did not attend the event.

Marcus Bell These drills look like a direct reply to the US-South Korea-Japan naval exercises, and the new drone and missile systems make the threat more serious than before.

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Tom Jones Says ‘The Voice UK’ Firing Stemmed From Insurance Financial Issues — 6d

Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire — 6d

Marcus Bell Some of those early Ground Zero assurances look even weaker once the full files are examined.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people — 6d

School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17 — 4dA fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.

Blaise Pascal Has His Night of FireGood News — FROM 1654Pascal records a profound conversion experience in his Memorial.

Deadly Southeast Asian Ferry Disasters Spur Safety ScrutinyWorld — 2dSoutheast Asia is reeling from deadly ferry incidents in Indonesia and a ferry fire in the Philippines, renewing scrutiny of vessel inspections, seaworthiness checks, and overall maritime safety oversight. Meanwhile, Australia’s Matilda Bay ferry-terminal plan faces safety warnings from opponents and risk assessments, and Lagos is strengthening maritime safety through a targeted ferry safety training module for engineers.

Vance Answers Mexican Flag Waver With Sharp Line at Dallas Rally — 3dVice President JD Vance addressed a flag-waver at the RNC event in Dallas with a quick retort that fired up the crowd and spread fast online. @nicksortor

Marcus Bell Vance's reply was direct and on point without escalating things unnecessarily.

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At least 22 killed in Kinshasa wedding fire as cause remains unclear — Sep 5, 2026A fire at a wedding venue in Lingwala, Kinshasa, killed at least 22 people and injured several others, with the toll expected to rise as authorities investigate the cause. The incident underscores the recurring danger of deadly fires in Kinshasa’s dense, under-served urban areas, even as Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak that has heightened health strains across the country.

Firefighters rescue dogs from fires in Bayonne, Chicago and Santa Ana — Sep 1, 2026Firefighters across Bayonne, Chicago, and Santa Ana rescued dogs from house and garage fires, with no serious injuries reported and fires contained to limited areas in each incident.

Berlin substation fire probed as Germany investigates string of energy incidents — Sep 7, 2026Germany faces mounting security concerns over its power grid as fires ignite at Berlin and other substations, prompting investigations into whether sabotage or other criminal activity is involved, in the context of a string of recent incidents and suspected tampering. Authorities say the outages did not disrupt electricity supply, while prior events and security breaches across several substations are being reviewed for possible links.

Elena Vasquez Glad supply wasn't disrupted, but the fact this keeps happening at multiple substations should worry everyone, not just officials.

Fast Wildfires Threaten Western Forest RecoveryEnvironment — 6dNew studies across the West show that faster, hotter wildfires driven by climate change are causing deeper ecological damage and slowing forest recovery, potentially transforming landscapes from dense forests to shrublands. In response, communities are stepping up mitigation and fuels-reduction efforts—from prescribed burns and defensible space around homes to Indigenous-led fire management and proactive suppression strategies—while officials note the need for a broader, proactive approach as fire seasons lengthen and intensify.

Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Efforts Continue — Sep 5, 2026Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia on Sept 5 and Sept 7, causing fires that engulfed a shopping center and multiple residential buildings, with civilian injuries reported across several neighborhoods. Officials including Ivan Fedorov described the strikes and ongoing emergency response as fires were brought under control and casualties rose in multiple reports.

Mother, 6, killed in Iberville Parish apartment fireWorld — Aug 31, 2026A fire at the Ridgewood Apartments in Maringouin killed a mother and her 6-year-old son, with roughly 10 to 15 residents displaced. The blaze is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal as officials say the cause has not yet been determined.

Houthi Projectile Hits Jazan Mosque, Wounding Two in Saudi Arabia — 2dSaudi Civil Defense reports two people injured and damage to a mosque, buildings, and vehicles in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, from a Houthi-fired projectile, with authorities stressing that targeting civilians violates international humanitarian law and that standard response procedures were followed. The incidents reflect a pattern of cross-border attacks and rising regional security tensions in and around Saudi Arabia’s southern border.

Maya Lindstrom Authorities rightly point out the breach of humanitarian law here. Damaging mosques and homes won't achieve anything but more suffering.

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