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What’s next for Lindsay Clancy? Here’s how other major mistrials played out6 sources — 23h

Eurozone Investor Confidence Hits Highest Since 2022 — 1dEurozone investor sentiment rose to 5.1 in September, the highest since February 2022, marking a fifth straight monthly gain. The improvement was driven by better current conditions and expectations, with Germany a major contributor, and markets noted euro strength as sentiment turns more positive.

Priya Raman Euro strength alongside rising confidence usually spooks exporters, so I'll wait to see if this holds into Q4.

G42 Weighs U.S. Majority Ownership for AI Chips — 3dAbu Dhabi’s AI firm G42 is reportedly examining selling a majority stake to American companies to secure continued access to advanced AI chips after the current export window ends around April 2027, with options including a US-dominated ownership or a new US entity. The talks underscore export-control pressures and the involvement of notable investors such as Microsoft, Silver Lake, and Mubadala, amid governance and national-security considerations.

Priya Raman So basically the export rules are forcing G42 to sell control just to keep buying chips. That's leverage, not partnership.

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China unveils $50 billion recapitalization plan for banks and insurers, splitting analysts — 1dBeijing unveiled a 360 billion yuan recapitalization package—about $50 billion—to bolster China’s banks and insurers, including ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, Life Insurance and Taiping, to sustain lending and strengthen resilience as growth slows. The move constitutes a major, multi-sector boost aimed at stabilizing credit and the real economy amid real estate stress and global uncertainty.

Tom Gallagher Propping up banks so they keep lending sounds good on paper, but if real estate stays frozen, where does that credit actually go?

EQT agrees $2 billion McGill majority stake deal — 4dPrivate equity firm EQT X has agreed to acquire a majority stake in McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for about $2 billion, with Warburg Pincus selling entirely and management reinvesting while Steve McGill remains CEO and John Lloyd stays involved. The London-based broker, employing 600+ staff across seven countries and generating over $250 million in revenue, will use the deal to accelerate global expansion, invest in technology and data, and offer an equity participation plan to staff as part of its growth strategy.

Priya Raman $2 billion for a broker with 600 staff shows how hot the specialty insurance space still is right now.

South Korea in talks on $22.3 billion Texas gas plant, denies deal is final — 1dSouth Korea and the United States are reportedly pursuing a roughly $22.3 billion investment to build a 6.3 GW LNG gas-fired power plant in Encinal, Texas, as the first major project under their 2025 bilateral trade framework; however, Seoul’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has disputed some media reports, saying negotiations are ongoing and final details have not been confirmed. Reports also suggest possible follow-on projects, including a large-scale nuclear plant and an Alaska LNG venture, with no decision on nuclear construction announced yet.

Dana Whitfield Alaska LNG keeps popping up in these deals but never seems to actually break ground. Curious if this Texas plant fares any better.

Sarandon Says Gaza Stance Costs Her Film Roles — 1dSusan Sarandon says she continues to lose major film opportunities because agencies still tell employers not to hire her due to her pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel, even as public opinion appears to shift. She says she feels welcome internationally and has found support from people like director Andrea Pallaoro, while Venice Festival appearances highlight her ongoing conflict with Hollywood’s power structure.

Dana Whitfield Whether you agree with her politics or not, blacklisting actors over their opinions is a bad look for an industry that claims to champion free expression.

Vance denies Iran conflict is a war despite continued strikes — 4dVice President JD Vance maintains that the Iran conflict is not a war, noting there is no active shooting and that major combat lasted only six weeks, even as Iran and the US continue limited strikes and exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz. He refuses to offer a timeline for ending the conflict, placing the onus on Iran to stop the hostilities while the US sustains military operations and casualties escalate.

Dana Whitfield Calling it something other than "war" doesn't change what it looks like to the people getting shot at.

Avalanche roars through closed-off Xinjiang glacier as tourists film the scene — 2dAn avalanche struck Glacier No. 2 on Muztagh Ata in Xinjiang, sending a wall of snow and ice down the slope in an uninhabited area far from major roads, with no casualties or property damage reported. The event underscores Glacier No. 2’s high-risk status and the authorities’ warnings against entering unopened high-risk zones amid volatile weather, weak signals, and challenging rescue conditions.

Elena Vasquez Glad the closure kept people out of harm's way this time, but footage like this always tempts someone to sneak in for a better shot.

Philippine bettor claims multimillion-peso jackpot as global lottery results roll in — 2dLotto and lottery results dominated headlines across multiple countries the past few days, with a 6/49 Lotto winner in the Philippines securing a multi‑million prize and UK, US Oklahoma, South Africa, and other draws posting large jackpots and detailed claiming instructions. The coverage highlights tax deductions on Filipino winnings, rollovers in major Lotto draws, and the ongoing public interest in matches and potential millionaires.

Rachel Meyers Always wonder how many people forget to check their tickets after draws like this, probably more than we think.

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No. 49 Navone ends Djokovic's 78-match Grand Slam opening streak — Aug 31, 2026Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major collapsed with a historic first-round exit at the US Open, as he battled illness, vomiting and extreme fatigue before losing in five to Mariano Navone, with tears on court and his family watching in New York. The marathon match underscored Djokovic’s fragile health and Navone’s upset victory in what was his longest first-round major match in the Open era.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative, tumultuous tenure — 3dCathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, concluding a seven-year tenure that drove record growth, major media deals, and expanded the league while drawing scrutiny over leadership and player relations. Reactions were mixed, with praise from NBA's Adam Silver and notable critics like Stephen A. Smith, alongside ongoing discussions about succession planning and the future direction of the league.

Dana Whitfield Whoever takes over next needs to actually listen to the players from day one, that was the biggest complaint about Engelbert's whole run.

Wellington Management Expands Holdings Across Major U.S. Stocks in Q2Business — Aug 29, 2026Wellington Management Group LLP expanded or adjusted its stakes across several major U.S. companies in the latest filings, including a 97.3% increase in GE Aerospace shares and a 1,102.7% surge in Amgen holdings. It also raised its stake in Fifth Third Bancorp by 20.2% and in American International Group by 6.9%, while trimming Automatic Data Processing by 0.7%.

Storie Vault expansion lets fans help shape story directionTech — 5dStorie Vault unveiled a major expansion adding community features, expanded genres, and more contests to deepen engagement between writers and readers, while enabling fans to influence story direction and collaborate with creators. The update positions the platform as a more interactive hub for original online fiction beyond traditional publishing.

Sam Okafor More genres and contests is great, but I hope the "community input" doesn't water down the author's original vision over time.

Seiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.

Drone attack near Colombia's Venezuela border kills soldiers, officials blame ELN — 2dA drone attack on a military unit in Ocaña, northeastern Colombia, followed by a clash inside the compound killed at least three soldiers and wounded several others, with the National Liberation Army (ELN) blamed by local authorities and the government vowing a forceful response. The ELN, along with dissident FARC factions, competes for control of the Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border, a major coca-producing area, as violence in the area intensifies.

Derek Foss Drones changing the game for these armed groups in Colombia, and not in a good way for the military stationed there.

Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary; faces Deaton — 6dSen. Ed Markey, 80, cruised to a decisive Democratic primary victory over Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts, positioning him for the general election against Republican John Deaton. Markey defended his record, including the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, while fending off questions about his age as a major theme of the race.

Chris Dalton Moulton ran a decent campaign but couldn't overcome the name recognition and party machine backing Markey had locked up early.

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Alcaraz Reaches U.S. Open Quarterfinals — 5dDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a first-set loss to beat Jaime Faria and reach the US Open third round, continuing his comeback from a four-month wrist injury across several night-session matches. The win extended his major-winning run into 2026, as he chases a continued title defense and prepares to face Wu Yibing next.

Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskyy vows response — 3dA Russian drone struck Kyiv’s central SBU headquarters, injuring five to nine people and damaging the building and nearby areas, with Zelenskyy saying the target was the office of acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad and ordering a retaliatory response. The incident occurs amid ongoing diplomacy with the U.S. on ending the war and is framed as a major escalation with implications for regional security and potential mirror-style retaliation.

Marcus Bell Timing is what gets me - right when there's supposed diplomacy happening with the US. Hard to negotiate peace while trading strikes like this.