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Caine tells Slotkin there are no plans to send military to polls in November — 1d

Nicole Hardy Why was this even a question that needed asking in the first place? The fact it had to be addressed says a lot about where public trust is right now.

Top general tells Sen. Slotkin no plans for troops at 2026 polls — 1dGen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said there are no plans to deploy federal troops or National Guard to polling places for the 2026 midterms, and no plans to seize ballots or voting materials, addressing Democrats’ fears of interference. The statement, in a letter to Sen. Elissa Slotkin, comes amid concerns sparked by Trump-era actions and ongoing debates about election security and federal involvement.

Jared Kim Good to hear, but a letter isn't a law. I'd feel better with something more binding than a promise.

Lionel Richie, 77, hospitalized in ICU after St. Louis concert — 1dLionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized in St. Louis and placed in intensive care after collapsing and feeling dizzy on stage during a show at The Muny, with dehydration suspected and plans for a likely discharge on Tuesday as he sought medical evaluation during the finale where he briefly sat down.

Jared Kim Dehydration on stage under those lights is no joke, hope he takes it easy and rests up properly.

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Keurig Dr Pepper plans $925 million Chobani exit ahead of split — 11hKeurig Dr Pepper is selling its entire indirect stake in Chobani for $800 million and divesting a manufacturing facility for $125 million, totaling $925 million to reduce debt ahead of its planned two-way split in early 2027. Chobani will acquire the Allentown facility but will continue co-manufacturing for KDP for a period, and the companies will preserve their extended distribution and La Colombe-related agreements, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2026.

Nicole Hardy $925M just to simplify things before the split. Wonder if La Colombe stays untouched through all this or if that's next on the block.

WPP plans up to 1,000 more cuts after already cutting 11,000 jobs — 20hWPP plans to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by year-end and accelerate a restructuring that consolidates Ogilvy, VML and AKQA into a single WPP Creative unit, while trimming non-core assets and potentially selling real estate and even the 40% stake in Kantar. The moves come amid weaker client budgets and efficiency gains from AI, with WPP targeting a 12-13% operating margin after reporting a revenue decline, as similar cost-cutting cascades through the broader advertising industry.

Jared Kim Blaming AI efficiency while cutting a thousand jobs feels like a convenient excuse for what's really just shrinking client budgets.

Trump's beef tariff pause followed meeting with JBS co-owner, reports say — 1dPresident Trump announced a 90-day waiver allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter tariff-free, a move critics say could disrupt cattle markets and hinder U.S. herd rebuilding even as the administration frames it as consumer relief. Reports show JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met with Trump shortly before the decision to discuss lowering Brazil’s tariffs, raising questions about policy influence and Brazil’s likely gain from the planned quota while the plan promises beef sold 25% below current prices.

Rachel Meyers Cheaper ground beef sounds nice until you realize it's propped up by a deal that seems to benefit one company's bottom line more than shoppers.

Yorkville launches FRUT AI ETF after dropping crypto ETF plans — 1dYorkville America launched the MANGOS Plus Index ETF (FRUT) focused on AI infrastructure after withdrawing Truth Social’s crypto ETF registrations, signaling a shift from digital assets to AI exposure. The firm also plans a broader growth push, including an acquisition and expanding beyond Truth Social-branded products with FRUT as its first non-Truth Social ETF.

Elena Vasquez Kind of telling that FRUT is their first non-Truth Social product, seems like they're trying to distance from that brand a bit while still cashing in on it.

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.

Lindsey Vonn plans November ACL surgery, still undecided on retirement — 1dLindsey Vonn, 41, continues recovering from a February crash that left her with a complex tibia fracture and an unrepaired ACL, with plans for ACL surgery possibly in November and a lengthy nine-month to year-long road to full recovery. Her public updates, including appearances at the US Open, show cautious optimism while she remains undecided about whether she will race again.

Rachel Meyers At 41, coming back from this kind of injury takes real guts. Whatever she decides, she's already proven so much.

Whistleblower warns rushed USPS mail ballot system could disrupt 2026 midterms — 13hA whistleblower alleges USPS rushed a new online ballot-mail portal and strict, unforgiving verification system under President Trump’s executive order, risking widespread ballot rejection and potential disenfranchisement in the 2026 midterms. The disclosures drew bipartisan scrutiny from Sen. Blumenthal and legal challenges, even as the White House defends the plan and a federal judge weighs the rollout.

Maya Lindstrom Rushing a brand new ballot portal right before a midterm is asking for chaos. Slow down and get outside auditors on this before it goes live.

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