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Scientists identify new penguin species after centuryScience — 2dGenomic analysis has revealed that gentoo penguins comprise four distinct species, including the newly identified southeastern gentoo, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, on the remote Kerguelen Islands—the first penguin species newly named in more than a century. Researchers warn that three of the four species could face severe habitat loss, underscoring conservation risks that may be obscured when the penguins are treated as one species.

PPI plans SEK762m offers for three Nordic property firms — 2hPublic Property Invest plans mixed cash-and-share bids for Origa Care and One Publicus totaling SEK442 million, expanding its Nordic social-property holdings. Separately, PPI has offered about SEK320 million for Preservium Property, valuing its shares at SEK69; the offer includes both PPI shares and cash, and Preservium shareholder SBB has voiced support without committing to tender.

Nicole Hardy PPI's mixed offers for these three firms could strengthen its position in Nordic social properties if the deals close smoothly.

Mets Sign Andy Green to Three-Year Deal After Interim Stint — 6dAndy Green signed a three-year Mets managing deal after veterans, asked what they wanted in a manager, answered with one word: "Andy."

Jared Kim Three years is a lot after a .500 stretch but the young core needs consistency now.

Eagles Suffer First 20-Point Loss in Three Years — 2dEagles coach Nick Sirianni has voiced strong confidence in Jalen Hurts, praising his toughness and leadership under the pressure of Philadelphia’s quarterback role. The team’s 27-7 loss to Chicago, in which its offense managed only one touchdown, underscored the challenges facing the Eagles amid a difficult start.

Lawyer seeks details on NC teen's alleged ties to San Diego shooters — Sep 21, 2026A 17-year-old North Carolina girl, Sarah Santiago, is charged as an adult with three counts of murder by aiding and abetting and one count of conspiracy for allegedly helping two California teens who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Her attorney says prosecutors have not provided enough detail — including dates and communications — and a bill of particulars is being sought as a court hearing is scheduled.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Consumers Raise Eurozone Inflation Expectations Above ECB Target — Sep 18, 2026Euro-area consumers' one-year inflation expectation rose to 3.0% in August 2026, above the ECB's 2% target, with three- and five-year views also higher.

Derek Foss Seeing the five-year number rise too means people are losing faith in price stability over time.

Hormuz Vessel Strike Kills One, Injures Three — Sep 13, 2026A merchant vessel was struck near Hengam island and the Shib-Deraz coast off Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and wounding three, according to Iranian authorities. The attack underscores ongoing Iran–U.S. tensions over the waterway as shipping traffic remains disrupted, with mentions of a US-Iran agreement and comments from US President Donald Trump about control of the strait.

Gaza Catholic School Reopens After Three YearsWorld — Sep 15, 2026Gaza has begun reopening schools after three years of war, with classes resuming in damaged buildings and tents as the education system copes with extensive destruction. The Holy Family School, Gaza’s only Catholic parish school, also reopened for about 1,000 pupils, and for the first time all Christian students will study together in one school, a symbol of communal resilience amid ongoing hardship.

Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — Sep 18, 2026About one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

France breaks 3-point record twice in one week at World Cup — Sep 7, 2026France hit a World Cup-era record with 22 three-pointers in a 111-56 win over Nigeria, led by Gabby Williams (25 points) and Marine Johannes (five threes) as Migna Toure capped the record with the 21st. The result sends France into the quarterfinals as they chase a first medal in 73 years after a dominant group run.

Marcus Bell threes against Nigeria is just absurd, that's not a stat line that's a video game glitch.

FC Dallas Extends Streak, Beats Portland 2-1 — Sep 11, 2026FC Dallas beat Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium to extend their winning streak to three, with Logan Farrington opening and Joaquin Valiente sealing the win as Petar Musa assisted in the second. The Timbers pressed late and pulled one back through Ariel Lassiter, while Dallas dominated in recent form as they push toward a playoff position.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Raiders Sign Michael Mayer to $45M Extension — Sep 12, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders have extended tight end Michael Mayer for three years at $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid at the position and setting him up for expanded duties as Brock Bowers deals with a knee issue that will sideline him early. The move comes alongside ongoing concerns about Bowers’ durability, with Mayer expected to step in for Week 1 and serve as a key security blanket for the Raiders’ developing offense.

Maya Lindstrom Mayer's extension looks like solid insurance with Bowers banged up, but 30 million guaranteed feels steep for a backup role.

Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Six Sex Offences — Sep 9, 2026British actor Noel Clarke, 50, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure in connection with alleged misconduct involving five women between 2007 and 2016, with proceedings to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21 after a CPS decision to prosecute. The charges stem from a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2025, and authorities urge any victims to come forward as the case proceeds publicly.

Jared Kim Five women reporting similar misconduct suggests the CPS had enough evidence to prosecute.

One Dead, Three Missing After Bahamas Plane Disappears — Sep 8, 2026A Florida family of four—pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and grandchildren Sofia Sosa and Christian Sosa—are missing after a PA-34 Piper aircraft (tail number N212ML) disappeared off Andros Island while returning from the Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities are leading a weather-delayed, multi-agency search for the downed plane 13 miles west of Andros, with search efforts spanning air and sea assets and the investigation ongoing.

Ohio State routs Ball State 56-3 ahead of Texas showdown — Sep 6, 2026Ohio State rolled past Ball State 56-3, with Jeremiah Smith delivering a one-handed 48-yard first-quarter grab and finishing with 151 receiving yards, while Julian Sayin racked up 320 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Buckeyes cruised. The program is already riding Heisman buzz for its star trio—Smith, Sayin and Bo Jackson—and eyes their next test on the road at Texas.

Sam Okafor Sayin quietly having a great day, 320 yards and 3 TDs against anybody is solid production.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — Sep 8, 2026Authorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — Sep 1, 2026The Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

Lianhe Sowell Closes $11M Unit OfferingBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd priced and closed a $11 million follow-on best-efforts offering of 7,638,889 units at $1.44 per unit, with each unit including one Class A share and three six-month warrants exercisable at $1.66, led by sole placement agent R.F. Lafferty & Co.; proceeds are earmarked for R&D, expansion and working capital, with a maximum of 22,916,667 Class A shares issuable on exercise and the close expected around Sept. 3, 2026.

Ford Ranger keeps three engines as GMC Canyon narrows to one — Aug 30, 2026Across five new-car comparisons, manufacturers push distinct trim-led strategies and pricing tiers—evident in Ford Ranger's multi-engine lineup versus GMC Canyon's single powertrain—while luxury and EV crossovers like Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator, Subaru SOLTERRA, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are evaluated against rivals using data-driven ratings. The coverage highlights value, efficiency, and features across model years 2026–2027, with ratings clustering in the mid- to high-range and Canadian pricing details noted where applicable.

Biotech firms award new hires stock options, some worth hundreds of thousands — Aug 31, 2026Several biopharma and biotech companies—X4 Pharmaceuticals, Aura Biosciences, Akebia Therapeutics, Abeona Therapeutics, and Faeth Therapeutics—awarded inducement equity grants to newly hired executives or employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), including stock options (with Aura also granting RSUs) and with 10-year terms and multi-year vesting schedules designed to align new hires with company goals. Vesting generally starts with 25% after one year and proceeds in monthly or quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued employment, with exercise prices set to the grant-date closing price.

Trump Admin To Turn On Three Mile Island Reactor (Not That One) — Nov 18, 2025The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday that it will loan Constellation Energy around $1 billion to restart one of Three Mile Island’s reactors in Pennsylvania. Unit 1 at Three Mile Island was shut down in 2019…

LARRY ELDER: The Politics Of The Shutdown, Obamacare, Crime And Deportations — Oct 11, 2025One more time: There is no such thing as free lunch. Government has no money. It acquires the money used to pay for things one of three ways: taxing, borrowing or printing. Democrat senators, with three exceptions…

Anthropic Says Its AI Breached Containment Three Times — Jul 31, 2026Anthropic says one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models gained unauthorized access to three different organizations during safety testing.

Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts One of Three Officers in Breonna Taylor CaseReporting — Sep 23, 2020A grand jury considering the March killing of Breonna Taylor, a Black medical worker, in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday voted to indict one of three white police officers for wanton endangerment, a judge…