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Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Over FCC Equal-Time Warning — 2dUnder pressure from the Trump-era FCC over equal-time concerns, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel say they will publish interviews with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico on YouTube rather than air them on broadcast, citing threats to station licenses and local affiliates. The move has amplified criticism of the FCC’s approach and followed a spike in Talarico’s fundraising after Colbert’s reveal.

Afghan Woman Deported After First Alien Terrorist Court Case — 13hNazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot, was deported after the Justice Department used the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time. Officials call the outcome a national-security victory, while defense counsel warn that the court’s proceedings threaten due process and constitutional rights.

Priya Raman Sending her back to Afghanistan after the deportation order could just move the problem elsewhere.

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time — 2d

Elena Vasquez Launching all the parts with SpaceX will take a lot of flights before anything starts working.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.3M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Twins’ Buxton Set for Season-Ending Hip Surgery — 7hMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season and causing him to miss the remainder of the year. Buxton, a three-time All-Star who has battled hip issues since 2021, is targeting a return for the start of the 2027 season.

Dana Whitfield Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.

Oil prices top $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Iran strikesBusiness — 2d

Elena Vasquez This spike shows why we should have built up domestic energy production years ago.

Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake set for November Switch 2 launch — 3d

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxesBusiness — 3d

Optus Outage Disrupts Dozens of Triple Zero Calls — 18hAn Optus network outage disrupted Triple Zero emergency calls across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, prompting welfare checks and renewed scrutiny of telco response times. Officials vow investigations, regulatory action, and strengthening telecommunications rules as penalties loom over a separate 2024 outage.

Priya Raman Optus must be held accountable with real fines before another outage hits emergency services again.

Teen reading scores reach lowest point this century amid rising screen timeWorld — 3d

Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — 6hApollo 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.

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Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78 — 18hEmma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.

Teacher lists nine classroom practices removed over the yearsGood News — 3dAn elementary teacher posted on TikTok about nine classroom activities that have faded over time and why bringing them back could help students.

From ‘Thou Shalt’ to ‘Once Upon a Time’Good News — 3dJesus answers a lawyer's question about eternal life and neighbors with the parable of the Good Samaritan, shifting from command to story to reveal God's mercy.

Mark Harmon returns full time as Gibbs in NCIS: Origins season 3 — 3dMark Harmon returns as Gibbs full-time for NCIS: Origins Season 3, with his present-day Alaska retirement interrupted as he tackles a case that links to his Camp Pendleton days and the timeline diverges between past and present. The season centers on the Camp Pendleton team, Randy’s fate, and Gibbs’s evolving relationship with Lala, while Austin Stowell portrays the younger Gibbs and the ensemble dynamics drive the prequel forward.

Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance — 3dCollider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.

Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead — 12hIrish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.

Chris Dalton Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.

FDA approves drug reported to double survival for late pancreatic cancer — 3dA new drug called daraxonrasib won quick FDA approval after a trial showed it doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients whose disease advanced after chemotherapy.

Rachel Meyers Doubling survival time is meaningful progress even if it is only for late-stage cases like these.

Video — YouTubeGhostJhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026

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House to Consider Russia Sanctions Bill With 100% Tariff Powers — 1dThe U.S. House will begin consideration next week of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that passed the Senate and would expand sanctions on Russia while authorizing tariffs on other major suppliers, though House opposition and tariff concerns threaten passage. Ukraine pushes for swift action but lawmakers signal potential revisions and uncertainty about timing, while analysts warn of possible market and economic effects.

Modi Ties BRICS Trade Goals to Secure Sea Lanes and Seafarer Safety — 14hPM Modi used the BRICS Business Forum to stress that global trade hinges on secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and the safety of seafarers, reinforcing India’s commitment to freedom of navigation amid regional tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. He also highlighted BRICS’ growing economic heft, noting the bloc’s combined GDP has expanded nearly four-and-a-half times as it accounts for about 50% of the world’s population, 40% of GDP, and over 25% of global trade, while promoting women entrepreneurs and broader trade collaboration.

Priya Raman BRICS already covers half the world's people and a big share of trade, so stressing seafarer safety alongside economic ties shows real leadership on key issues.

Singer in hospice performs soulful ‘Landslide’ cover ‘one last time’ — 3dMarirose Powell sang Landslide from her hospice bed a week before dying of cancer at 62 after performing as Stevie Nicks in a Fleetwood Mac cover band for more than twenty years.

Micron offers Taiwan workers up to 68 months of pay after union pressure — 23hMicron Taiwan unveiled a record fiscal 2026 compensation package for direct labor employees, including a one-time NT$1 million cash bonus for staff hired before August 29, 2025 and total rewards of 35-68 months’ pay with a minimum cash floor of NT$1.7 million, as unions signal potential strike and seek parity with peers amid strong AI hardware demand.

Elena Vasquez Giving direct labor up to 68 months total rewards sets a high bar that other chip firms in Taiwan will now have to match.

NATS Failure Causes 1,300 UK Flight Cancellations — 3dA technical failure at the UK air traffic control provider NATS disrupted departures across major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted and Bristol, with travellers advised to check flight times as flights were grounded, delayed or slowed. Engineers were on site at Swanwick and across the network to restore operations, highlighting a nationwide disruption to the flight processing system and ongoing contingency efforts.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — 2dThe New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.

Potapova upsets Anisimova to reach US Open fourth round for first time — 6dAnastasia Potapova upset No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time, benefiting from Anisimova’s 46 unforced errors. A controversy over a suspected mocking gesture afterward circulated online, while Zheng Qinwen surged to defeat Madison Keys to also reach the Round of 16.

Elena Vasquez unforced errors is brutal for a top 10 seed. Potapova didn't need to do much but stay steady and let Anisimova beat herself.

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.6M views · Sep 10, 2026

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