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Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — 21hApollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.

Marcus Bell Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.

United cancels Denver 9/11 flyover over fears of emergency calls — 2dUnited Airlines canceled a planned 9/11 memorial flyover in Denver that would have featured a Boeing 777 escorted by four F-16s, citing community concerns that the display could be mistaken for an emergency. The plan, intended as a private tribute for United employees and timed to match the 9/11 moments, prompted city emergency officials to prepare for potential panicked calls, and the cancellation came just ahead of the anniversary.

Dana Whitfield It's the right call to scrap the plan if it means tying up first responders on 9/11, even if the intent was respectful.

Born United agrees to pay Buc-ee’s $850K in trademark lawsuit — 3dA North Charleston-based clothing company, Born United, has agreed to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 to settle a trademark infringement dispute over using Buc-ee’s beaver logo on military-themed merchandise, and must permanently stop using the logo, destroy affected products, and remove all related advertisements. The settlement also imposes that any future violations could trigger attorneys’ fees for Buc-ee’s and Born United, with the merchandise tied to stores in Summerville, North Charleston, and Myrtle Beach.

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St. Olaf Unites Norway under ChristGood News — FROM 1015King ends pagan practices and builds churches.

FC Cincinnati-D.C. United Match Postponed Over Weather — 6dFC Cincinnati's game against D.C. United was postponed due to inclement weather, with field conditions and player safety cited, and it will be rescheduled with tickets honored for the new date.

Maya Lindstrom Better safe than sorry, a bad field can lead to real injuries. Hope they get the makeup date sorted quickly for fans who traveled.

Former presidents join 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero — 2dThe United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with bipartisan congressional recognition of the victims and the enduring lessons of the day, as well as ongoing reflections on the response era led by leaders including George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Preparations for a high-profile 9/11 ceremony involve the vice president and all four living former presidents, plus renewed discussion of lessons learned from the post-9/11 era and related commemorations and programming.

Weigel says US has not learned 9/11 lessons 25 years later — 3dGeorge Weigel recalls a somber dinner with John Paul II weeks after 9/11 and reflects on the enduring example of United 93 passengers.

Chris Dalton That dinner with John Paul II shows how the attacks looked to someone outside our politics and we should have paid more attention.

Atlanta United and Orlando City draw leaves playoff hopes in balance — 4dOrlando City and Atlanta United enter the stretch run with playoff implications, as Orlando sits in the East’s eighth spot and Atlanta closes in on the postseason while adding Breel Embolo to bolster their attack. The upcoming matchup, plus streaming details for 2026 on Apple TV+, underscores the high stakes for both sides, who are aiming to climb the table amid recent form and roster moves.

US inflation rises 0.4 percent in August as Pakistan weekly rate jumps — 1dInflation remained stubborn in the United States in August, with the CPI up 0.4% month over month as gasoline prices surged, while core inflation cooled slightly but still pointed to tighter policy expectations for a Fed rate hike. Meanwhile in Pakistan, the Sensitive Price Index jumped 8.62% year over year for the week, led by onions and petroleum products, underscoring persistent cost pressures even as some food items fell.

Dana Whitfield Core inflation easing slightly is welcome but the overall numbers still point to another Fed rate increase soon.

Iranian strikes on Jordan test its alliance with the United States — Sep 4, 2026

Elena Vasquez If Iran keeps testing Jordan's airspace, Washington needs to decide how far it's actually willing to go to back its allies in the region.

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American lists nine realizations about the United States after 13 years abroadGood News — 5dEvan Edinger moved to London for studies over 13 years ago and stayed after noticing differences from his American upbringing.

Manchester United blow late lead again as defensive woes deepen at Everton — 6dManchester United drew 2-2 with Everton after twice leading, with late equalisers from Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles thwarting a last-gasp win for United as Benjamin Sesko had briefly looked set to seal it; Marcus Rashford was stretched off after an earlier standout showing. Carrick’s side are five points from three league games, have conceded in all three and face a tough run including the Champions League tie with Sabah FK and a clash with Manchester City, while young players like Kobbie Mainoo and Senne Lammens are praised for their performances.

Tom Gallagher Rashford being stretchered off is the last thing they need with City and Europe coming up, defence still leaking goals every single week.

US finalizes up to 249% duties on Indian solar cells — 1dThe United States has finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, with India facing AD 123.04% and CVD 126.09% (Indonesia and Laos rates vary up to 173.7% and 153.67% respectively). The USITC will issue a final injury determination on October 14, 2026; if it finds injury, duties would be formally ordered by early November, impacting Indian exporters and potentially prompting shifts to other markets as the investigation concludes.