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US Embassy in Havana warns of rising illnesses amid water, power crisis — 1dThe U.S. embassy in Havana has issued a health alert reporting a rise in diarrheal and gastrointestinal illnesses across Cuba linked to deteriorating water and electricity infrastructure, a situation intensified by the Trump administration’s fuel blockade. UN-appointed human rights experts have called the sanctions a humanitarian crisis and urged vigilance, with officials advising residents and travelers to avoid improperly stored or perishable foods.

Tom Gallagher Blocking fuel supplies and then acting surprised that water treatment and power fail is a predictable outcome, not an accident.

Argentina’s Loan Apps Fuel Debt as Delinquencies Rise — 1dArgentina’s gig economy and broader households are increasingly turning to online and app-based loans at very high interest rates, fueling a rapid expansion of digital credit under President Milei’s austerity-driven reforms. With millions in debt, dozens of millions are delinquent on payments, as lenders—sometimes including the platforms workers use—provide rapid access to funds for basic needs amid rising living costs and slow wage growth.

European Mountain Plant Losses Rise Amid Species GainsEnvironment — 2dA set of studies analyzing Europe’s mountain floras shows that climate warming is paradoxically increasing overall plant richness on summit peaks while driving higher extinction rates among cold-adapted, high-elevation species. Long-term monitoring across 62 summits reveals that losses rise with warming and that “extinction debt” and competitive replacement by upslope invaders explain why local extinctions accelerate even as total species numbers climb.

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Four classic rock albums and songs mark chart-topping anniversaries — 1dThe pieces collectively highlight pivotal moments in rock history: the Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters topped the charts in 1973 after traumatic losses reshaped their sound, while Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmo’s Factory dominated in 1970 with a diverse, hit-filled run. The commemorations also touch on Freddie Mercury’s birthday, Aerosmith’s only Hot 100 No. 1 with I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, The Animals’ rising hit The House of the Rising Sun in 1964, Stevie Nicks’ solo Bella Donna era, and a notable 25-years-ago heavy-metal album release.

Sam Okafor Funny that Aerosmith only hit number one once and it was a movie ballad, not one of their harder rock tunes.

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues — 5d

Rising Treasury Yields Deepen U.S. Fiscal Strain — 2dThe U.S. faces worsening fiscal fragility as rising 10-year yields push borrowing costs higher and debt service grows, underscoring the political challenge of cutting deficits. In India and East Africa, major infrastructure and resource projects advance with Tata Power's new transmission corridor, Hindustan Zinc securing a rare-earths lease, and Navi Mumbai International Airport hitting passenger milestones, while Kenya orders Tata Chemicals to halt operations.

At least 22 killed in Kinshasa wedding fire as cause remains unclear — 19hA 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.

U.S. Studies Flag Rising Cannabis Addiction RisksHealth — 3dCannabis use patterns matter: polymodal users who consume cannabis in multiple forms show higher daily use and greater risk of cannabis use disorder, with rising rates of moderate-to-severe disorder across ages, including older adults and youth. Although cannabis is detected in about 21% of overdose deaths, it rarely causes death by itself and is usually involved with other substances, while frequent users may also experience a heightened morning cortisol level, suggesting a potential link between regular use and stress-response changes.

White House reviewed replacing Pentagon deputy Feinberg, officials deny report — 1dThe White House has been reviewing potential replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, a process that began in June and signals rising leadership turnover at the Pentagon under Secretary Hegseth. Officially no decision has been made to remove Feinberg, with discussions involving Senate support, while White House and Pentagon spokespeople deny any replacement process and reiterate Feinberg’s continued backing.

Chris Dalton Revolving door at the Pentagon lately. Hard to run a stable defense department when leadership keeps getting shuffled around like this.

US Payrolls Surge, Fed Rate Hike in Play — 1dAugust payrolls surged around 162,000 with unemployment at 4.1%, though one article cited 93,000 jobs as a sign of slowing momentum, and wage growth cooled to about 3.1% year over year. Market expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike remained mixed, with rising yields and divergent views on inflation dynamics shaping investor bets.

Nicole Hardy Wage growth cooling to 3.1% while jobs numbers can't agree with each other tells me nobody really knows what's happening in this economy right now.

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Costco's Q4 sales rise 11.3% to $93.9 billion as digital sales outpace overall growth — 2dCostco reported August net sales of $23.70 billion, up 9.9%, with 16-week fourth-quarter net sales at $93.9 billion, rising 11.3% and total comparable sales up 8.4%, led by a 9% U.S. gain, 4% in Canada, and about 9.5% in other international markets, while digitally enabled sales climbed roughly 18-20%. Excluding gasoline and foreign-exchange effects, overall comps rose about 5.4% (U.S. 5.6%, international 6.8%), with the company operating 939 warehouses (647 in the U.S./Puerto Rico and 115 in Canada) and digital channels continuing to drive growth.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise on Iran, Bond VolatilityFinance — 6dRising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices have pushed global bond yields and mortgage rates higher, with the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage around 6.87% and expectations of continued rate pressure, while European borrowers face near-3% Euribor levels that are lifting variable-rate mortgages in Spain and the Netherlands. Analysts say the outlook remains for further rate increases as inflation expectations and energy costs stay elevated.

Elversberg's stoppage-time comeback stuns Gladbach as Bayern's 67-game streak ends — 11hElversberg continued its remarkable rise in the Bundesliga with a stoppage-time 4-3 comeback win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, Maurice Krattenmacher scoring the late winner to cap a standout performance by a club that also beat Bayer Leverkusen earlier, under Vincent Wagner’s leadership. The run comes as Bayern Munich slump from the top and Dortmund stage late drama with a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, underscoring a weekend of surprising results across European football.

Dana Whitfield Wild that Bayern's streak ending gets buried under a stoppage-time thriller, but honestly Krattenmacher's winner earned the headline.

Japan seeks record defense budget with new AI and drone capabilities — 6dJapan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for the coming fiscal year, prioritizing AI, unmanned systems, drones, and long-range missiles to strengthen deterrence amid rising regional tensions, as part of a broad five-year buildup and new warfare concepts. The final bill could rise after the government updates its security and defense strategy later this year, with several items left unspecified in anticipation of revisions.

Two Workers Rescued as Nepal Flood Toll Rises — 4dA British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal nearly a week after floods triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, as thousands remain missing and more than 1,000 have died; rescue operations continue to focus on vast hydropower tunnels where hundreds of workers are believed trapped. The multinational effort involves Nepali, Chinese, Indian, Korean, and Australian teams conducting air rescues and tunnel searches, with officials and Prime Minister Balendra Shah providing updated totals and analysts weighing whether a glacier collapse or landslide triggered the disaster.

Cattle On Feed Rises, Grains Mostly HigherFinance — 5dTraders see mixed signals in cattle and grain markets, with October'26 feeder cattle potentially testing lower levels around 306 and sugar #11 eyeing a move toward 30, while soybean oil and sugar remain buoyant on supply-demand dynamics and biofuel demand. USDA data show August cattle on feed rising 1.8% year over year to 11.117 million head due to longer feeding periods, as grain futures swing between modest gains and losses in latest sessions.

Philippine couple marry in flooded churchWorld — 4dA Philippine couple wed in a flooded Catholic church in Hagonoy as heavy monsoon rains drenched the region, with the ceremony proceeding despite rising waters and fewer than 15 attendees. The bride’s gown was altered to shorten the train to navigate the flood, and the event drew widespread attention as authorities reported casualties from the rains.

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Hurco Returns to Profit as Q3 Orders Jump 25% — 1dHurco reported Q3 2026 net income of $2.31 million on $47.29 million in sales, with gross margin rising to 28% from 20% and Q3 orders up 25% as growth in Americas and Asia Pacific helped the quarter. For the nine months, sales were $137.78 million with a net loss of $3.53 million, while the company finished the period with about $52.1 million in cash and no debt, and the CEO attributed profitability to disciplined pricing and cost controls.

Tom Gallagher No debt and 52 million cash is the real story here, gives them room to ride out any slow quarters ahead.

Canada's trade surplus narrows to $769 million as imports rise sixth month — 2dCanada’s merchandise trade surplus narrowed to C$769 million in July as exports fell 2.3% and imports rose 2.2%, marking the fifth consecutive monthly surplus but the smallest since June’s revision. The weakness was led by energy and metal exports, while lingering Canada–U.S. tariff tensions and the forthcoming duties cloud the outlook for exports in August.

Dana Whitfield With more US tariffs coming in August, this small surplus might not last much longer. Rough road ahead for exporters.

Volkswagen weighs turnaround plan amid 50,000 job cuts — Aug 29, 2026Volkswagen is negotiating a turnaround that could involve up to 50,000 job losses, with tensions rising among management, unions, and state owners ahead of a September 4 supervisory board meeting. German state leaders Olaf Lies and Michael Kretschmer are urging a swift, balanced agreement to protect German production and workers, including at sites like the Zwickau EV plant, amid tariffs, weak demand, and rising Chinese competition.

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for points and assists in a month — 1dCaitlin Clark’s August was historic, averaging 24.4 points and generating 44.7 points per game when including her points and assists, the highest month ever by a WNBA point guard and a driving force behind Indiana’s status as a championship threat with a 26-14 record. She also extended her impact off the court with major brand partnerships, a Stanley 1913 collaboration, and a rising MVP spotlight as she competes with Team USA in Berlin, earning the nickname MVCC for her dominant 2026 season.

Sam Okafor MVCC nickname is fitting at this point, but I'd rather see Indiana's record than any brand deal headline honestly.

Eurozone Bank Lending Growth Accelerates Despite ECB Rate RiseFinance — Aug 27, 2026Eurozone bank lending strengthened in July, with loans to non-financial corporations up 4.4% and household lending up 3.1%, signaling resilience even after the ECB’s rate rise. While higher rates and tighter financial conditions could curb demand later in the year, credit growth remains robust and supports the eurozone’s ongoing growth momentum.

Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens — 2dMongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.

Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.

Record hot Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico signal broader warming trend — 2dA NOAA-based analysis shows 2022's July was the third-hottest on record in the continental United States as temperatures continue to rise globally, with multiple states among the ten hottest days—an indicator of ongoing climate change. Stackers' series then highlights the hottest Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Louisiana since 1895, detailing each state's average temperatures, highs and lows, and precipitation for those months.

Tom Gallagher North Dakota and New Mexico topping the charts on the same list says a lot about how widespread this pattern has become.

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