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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 3dWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Qfin Holdings Names Risk Officer Yan Zheng as New CEO — 13hQfin Holdings says Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO to focus on international expansion, and Yan Zheng, the company's long-time executive and former CRO, will be appointed as the new CEO and director effective September 21, 2026. Zheng brings 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience and is expected to provide continuity in governance while steering the company’s overseas growth.

Jared Kim Zheng's long risk management track record should help keep things steady while they push into new markets.

LEPAS signs five dealers in Romania and receives first L8 PHEVs — 1dLEPAS opened its first Romanian dealer network with five partners and began L8 PHEV distribution, marking a concrete step in its European rollout, while preparing for further customer experiences across the country. Simultaneously, LEPAS is expanding across Europe with launches in the UK, Italy and Spain, earning awards and a World Car of the Year shortlist for L6 and L8, while continuing deliveries in Southeast Asia.

Jared Kim LEPAS expanding into the UK and Italy while earning that World Car shortlist shows real momentum beyond just Southeast Asia deliveries.

Parents learn steps for discussing inheritance with adult childrenBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher Fairness matters most in these discussions so no one feels left out or surprised down the road.

Amazon 767 didn’t take usual steps to slow before Miami crash, NTSB says — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher It's odd that the crew skipped the normal slowing steps on final approach into Miami.

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study findsHealth — Sep 8, 2026

Belichick, Swinney Prepare for Clemson Showdown — 5dClemson coach Dabo Swinney is under scrutiny as he reshuffles his staff and sticks with a quarterback change with Tait Reynolds stepping in for a key game against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Belichick, meanwhile, has expressed deep respect for Clemson's tradition and Swinney's program as the teams prepare for the matchup.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 4dBorussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to team training after a medical incident on his Champions League debut with suspected circulatory problems, with the club calling his first group session an important step toward his full return. Dortmund had previously described a period of individual sessions as he recovers, with no immediate indication of a return date.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — 3dFrisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.

Derek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 2dLeah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

Charles Sheldon Writes In His StepsGood News — FROM 1896Pastor publishes novel asking 'What Would Jesus Do?'

Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Strike Agreement — Sep 10, 2026Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would respond symmetrically to Russian winter strikes on its energy system while still urging a step-by-step path to ending the war, including an energy truce, a protected energy infrastructure, and continued prisoner exchanges and humanitarian efforts. He also highlighted intensified Russian attacks against civilian targets, urging stronger air defense and sustained Western pressure on Moscow as casualties rise.

Farm Bill Fight Could Shape Rural Broadband — 5dIllinois has earned NTIA approval for its BEAD plan, with one final federal grant step remaining before funding is released, a development touted as crucial for residents. Separately, the farm bill debate in Congress threatens rural broadband funding and program rules, particularly for the ReConnect program, as lawmakers clash over SNAP, speeds, and eligibility.

Marcus Bell Lawmakers should separate broadband rules from SNAP debates so eligibility and speed standards do not stall projects.

Narduzzi nears Pitt-record 144th game coached — 4dPat Narduzzi is set to coach his 144th game for Pitt, a milestone that places him ahead of Jock Sutherland as the program’s most-titled coach and underscores his role in stabilizing a Pitt program that once had frequent coaching turnover. He emphasizes continuity and a future-focused mindset, highlighting the 2021 ACC title and his drive to make Pitt a destination rather than a stepping-stone.

Marcus Bell Narduzzi deserves credit for sticking around and building something steady at Pitt after so many quick exits before him.

Evelyn Waugh's Reception into the ChurchGood News — FROM 1930Novelist Evelyn Waugh is received into the Catholic Church and later reflects on the step in essays and letters.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — 6dSamsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

Clearlake Completes Full Chelsea Takeover — Sep 14, 2026Chelsea will move to full control by Clearlake Capital as Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss exit their stakes, with the club valued at about £5 billion including debt and Clearlake set to take complete ownership by year-end. Boehly will step down as chairman while Wyss remains a key stakeholder, and the transition could pave the way for stadium and training-ground upgrades.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid reported friction with Hegseth — Sep 1, 2026

Jared Kim Would like to know the real reason behind the departure, these announcements never tell the full story.

Braves Push Back Chris Sale Start — 6dThe Atlanta Braves are balancing rest and rotation management as they race toward a postseason berth, with Chris Sale’s status at the center of decisions on whether to have him on regular rest or to save him for a potential Wild Card series, while JR. Ritchie could start to provide rest and postseason alignment. Injury and workload challenges—including Reynaldo López landing on the 15-day I.L. with shoulder issues and other young pitchers stepping up—are reshaping the rotation as they prepare for October.

Burgum Says Oil Export Ban Unlikely to Lower Energy Prices — 6dU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said at a G20 energy meeting that banning exports of oil or fuel would not lower energy prices amid the Iran conflict, warning such steps could trigger retaliatory actions and hurt consumers, including in California. He noted California’s high prices are linked to refinery closures and said options are limited ahead of the midterms, with the White House weighing the Defense Production Act to expand refining capacity as an alternative to export bans.

Rachel Meyers Export bans would likely backfire with retaliation and do nothing to fix California's refinery shortages.

Ariana Grande ends Eternal Sunshine Tour then gets stuck in elevator — Sep 12, 2026Ariana Grande capped her Eternal Sunshine Tour with a final London show at the O2, thanking fans and signaling a long pause from public life after 41 dates across the US, Canada and the UK. Moments after the finale she and her team were briefly stuck in an elevator, with her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez helping out, as she reflected on the emotional milestone and her decision to step back from performing.

Sam Okafor Her boyfriend stepping in to help makes the whole story feel more human somehow.

Oklahoma Linebacker Kip Lewis Exits Michigan Game With Knee Injury — Sep 12, 2026Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis exited the Michigan game with a right‑knee injury but returned later in the first quarter as substitute James Nesta stepped in, highlighting Lewis’s continued leadership on defense. Separately, Oklahoma State defensive tackle Iman Oates left the Oregon game with a leg injury and walked off under his own power amid ongoing eligibility considerations.

Nicole Hardy Oates getting up and walking off himself after the leg hit is a relief but this injury run for both teams is rough.

Après les Clés Launches French Home-Renovation Platform — Sep 12, 2026Après les Clés has launched a French-language editorial platform at apreslescles.fr focused on practical questions after buying, owning, or upgrading a home, covering permits, budgets, diagnostics, and subsidies to guide readers through costs, financing, and regulatory steps. The platform aims to simplify planning and highlight energy-efficiency subsidies and financing options for property renovations.

Derek Foss I hope the financing details include realistic examples rather than just general advice on energy upgrades.

Educators Urge Parents to Let Children StruggleLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026Developmental experts say allowing children to struggle with everyday problems helps them develop planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, even as parents face the pull of instant AI help. The guidance emphasizes pausing before stepping in, considering a child’s age and circumstances, and recognizing that frequent interventions can hinder learning how to recover from mistakes or try new approaches.

Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now.

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