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FTC Resolves Zillow-Redfin Antitrust FightBusiness — Aug 21, 2026The FTC and state attorneys general have secured an order resolving antitrust claims over Zillow and Redfin’s rental-listings partnership, with Zillow denying liability as the deal is filed for court approval. The case moves to a trial set for Aug. 24 to decide whether the exclusive syndication of multifamily rental listings harms competition or benefits consumers, with both sides arguing the deal’s impact on the market.

Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick in 2028 — Aug 17, 2026Hendrick Motorsports announced Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting in 2028, replacing Alex Bowman as Bowman retires after 2027; Zilisch comes from Trackhouse Racing with a rising track record and has been praised by Rick Hendrick for his talent and character.

Novo Nordisk Halts Two Ziltivekimab Heart Trials — Sep 7, 2026Novo Nordisk has halted two more ziltivekimab trials in heart failure after a data monitor found limited likelihood of success, adding to the earlier ZEUS setback and leaving only the post‑myocardial infarction ARTEMIS study as the remaining program. A separate post‑MI study is continuing with results expected in early 2027, underscoring ongoing challenges for inflammation‑targeting cardiovascular therapies.

Rachel Meyers Kind of telling that they're still holding onto that one post-MI study though. Guess we'll see if there's a specific subgroup where this actually works.

FDA approves Ionis' Zanvastro as first treatment for rare Alexander disease — Sep 3, 2026The FDA approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) from Ionis as the first disease-modifying therapy for Alexander disease, a rare GFAP-related brain disorder, for adults and children. The intrathecal antisense oligonucleotide lowers abnormal GFAP protein and trials showed stabilization or improvement in motor function with a favorable safety profile, though administration requires specialized settings.

Elena Vasquez Intrathecal delivery is going to be a barrier for a lot of families depending on where they live. Access to specialized centers matters just as much as the approval itself.

Zillow data shows New York renters targeting Philadelphia apartmentsBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Grayson Waller ends Tony D'Angelo's 148-day reign in chaotic Heatwave four-way — Aug 30, 2026Grayson Waller defeated Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way at NXT Heatwave to capture the NXT Championship, marking his first major title win since returning to the brand. The victory sets up ongoing feuds with Montana and Fatu while suggesting a potential shift in D’Angelo’s role as champion moves elsewhere.

Mississippi Cities Among Nation's Most Expensive Home Markets — Aug 18, 2026Across Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and Ohio, recent analyses rank the priciest housing markets in each state using Zillow data as of July 2026, highlighting which metros lead in expensive homes. Across the nation, buyers face high prices and mortgage rates around 6.67%, shaping affordability and demand.

Coronation Fund Managers Increases Stakes Across Stocks — Jul 23, 2026Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. boosted its stakes across multiple companies in the first quarter, including Zillow Group, LPL Financial, IQVIA, and Mid-America Apartment Communities, expanding positions by varying magnitudes. The moves illustrate a broad diversification across financial services, healthcare data, and real estate as the fund grows its portfolio with new and larger holdings.

Jeff Bezos Reportedly Raising Zillions For Manufacturing AI Company That Says It’s Not Replacing Blue Collar Workers — Mar 20, 2026Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in early discussions about raising $100 billion for a new effort that would purchase manufacturing companies and aim to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology for…

Elon Musk Seemingly Responds to Report He Had Twins With an Executive at One of His StartupsReporting — Jul 7, 2022Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to respond to a report that had twins with one of his top executives. According to a report from Insider, court documents show he quietly had twins with Shivon Zilis last November. In April…

Invasive Spiders That Grow to Size of Child's Hand Expected to Parachute Down Into US This SpringReporting — Mar 14, 2022Almost 50 years after “The Giant Spider Invasion” made its brief, sci-fi mark on American film culture, what one expert expects to be “zillions,” of massive spiders are expected to invade the East Coast. The Joro…

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — 1dG Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — 1dRenault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Lula Edges Bolsonaro in Tight Brazil Poll — 4dBrazil’s presidential race between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro remains extremely close, with polls alternating between Lula leading narrowly and a statistical tie, keeping a runoff scenario possible. The contest unfolds amid corruption scandals, judiciary tensions, and campaign dynamics across regions, influencing voter support and strategy.

Rachel Meyers The judiciary issues are making it harder for Bolsonaro to gain ground even in his strongholds.

Brazil Probes Flávio Bolsonaro Over Money Laundering — 5dBrazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to the failed Banco Master and the financing of a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, with authorities unsealing documents earlier this year; Bolsonaro maintains the financing was legal as the election race against Lula da Silva remains tight. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonça at the request of the police, involves scrutiny of funding sources and transfers, including connections to a U.S. fund, as prosecutors seek details on the origins of the money behind the project.

Marcus Bell Flávio needs to fully disclose the film funding sources, as any ties to a failed bank like Master demand real transparency from a sitting senator.

Argentina Corn Exports Surge as Ukraine FaltersBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Argentina’s corn exports to North Africa surged in early 2026 as buyers shift away from war-disrupted Ukraine, with Morocco, Egypt and Algeria driving a sharp rise that could push total exports toward a record 10 million tonnes in August–September amid a bumper harvest. The larger crop and weaker competition from Brazil bolster Argentina’s position as a top global exporter while ongoing Black Sea disruption keeps North Africa as a key export outlet.

Brazil Supreme Court Cancels Sessions Over Justice Dispute — 6dBrazil’s Supreme Court canceled consecutive sessions amid a widening Banco Master corruption scandal, with leaked text messages showing potential improper contact between Banco Master head Daniel Vorcaro and Justice Alexandre de Moraes, prompting Moraes to seek a probe and the court to decide on investigating Moraes. The turmoil, intensified by political graft allegations and looming elections, has fractured the bench as allies and opponents trade accusations regarding the judiciary’s integrity.

Marcus Bell Elections coming up make these graft claims even more damaging to whatever trust remains in the court.

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports pending animal-health audit results — Aug 31, 2026The EU has suspended imports of Brazilian meat and related products for failing to prove compliance with its antibiotic and safety standards, with audits underway to determine whether the ban will be extended or lifted. The move, part of pressure on Brazil under the EU-Mercosur framework, comes as the country remains a major supplier and amid parallel safety concerns referenced in the UK and US contexts, including a Trump tariff waiver that opens U.S. beef markets and renewed calls for a UK-wide ban.

Dana Whitfield Funny how the US waives tariffs for Brazilian beef while the EU pumps the brakes over antibiotics. Whose standards are we trusting here?

Trump's beef tariff pause followed meeting with JBS co-owner, reports say — Sep 1, 2026President Trump announced a 90-day waiver allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter tariff-free, a move critics say could disrupt cattle markets and hinder U.S. herd rebuilding even as the administration frames it as consumer relief. Reports show JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met with Trump shortly before the decision to discuss lowering Brazil’s tariffs, raising questions about policy influence and Brazil’s likely gain from the planned quota while the plan promises beef sold 25% below current prices.

Rachel Meyers Cheaper ground beef sounds nice until you realize it's propped up by a deal that seems to benefit one company's bottom line more than shoppers.

Brazil's economic growth slows to 0.5% as agriculture offsets weak demand — Sep 1, 2026Brazil's economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1's pace and up 2.0% year-over-year, with agriculture driving the gain at 2.8% while consumption contracted 0.4% as high interest rates weighed on households. Analysts see continued headwinds from tight monetary policy and limited momentum in services and industry ahead of the October election.

Derek Foss Agriculture keeps saving the numbers while regular families feel none of it in their wallets. High rates are crushing consumption.

Brazil Senate approves data center tax breaks worth billions, sends bill to Lula — Sep 2, 2026Brazil’s Senate approved the Redata special tax regime to suspend federal taxes on data-center equipment, with a projected 5.2 billion reais tax impact in 2026, and sent the bill to President Lula for signature; the regime also imposes conditions such as renewable or low-emission energy use and minimum domestic market reservations. The same session also advanced a separate 30 billion reais driver credit program, highlighting Brazil’s broader push to attract data-center investment and digital infrastructure development.

Elena Vasquez billion in foregone taxes is a big bet on data centers paying off long term - hope the renewable energy requirement actually gets enforced.

Ancelotti names Brazil squad mixing veterans and prospects for friendlies — Sep 9, 2026Ancelotti unveiled a 26-player Brazil squad signaling a renewal of the national team for the 2030 World Cup, mixing established stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Alisson with a wave of younger talents and potential domestic-league picks as Brazil begins three friendlies against Australia and India. The India clash will mark the first senior meeting between the nations, and the set-up comes after Brazil’s last-16 exit in the 2026 World Cup, underscoring a push to rebuild under a historic foreign appointment as head coach.

Dana Whitfield Including domestic league players for these friendlies against India could uncover some real surprises worth keeping around.

Brazil Court Orders Sigma Mine Suspension, Company DisputesBusiness — Sep 6, 2026A Brazilian court suspended Sigma Mineração's environmental licenses and halted mining at the Grota do Cirilo project amid quilombola community concerns and a requirement for impact studies and consultations, prompting Sigma Lithium to dispute the ruling and pursue legal defense while continuing operations. The company maintains expansion targets and argues due process concerns, highlighting tensions between indigenous rights and mining in the Lithium Valley region as it faces regulatory and community scrutiny.

Video game-inspired 'aura farming' trend spreads from Latin America to Spain — Sep 2, 2026Aura farming has evolved from online slang into real-world aura battles across Latin America, with participants dressing as comic and film characters to perform dance and meme-driven routines for crowd approval. The trend emphasizes positive energy and self-expression, spreading from Brazil to Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and beyond, while prompting debates over permits, school bans, and the movement’s lighthearted, game-like vibe.

Elena Vasquez Schools banning this seems like an overreaction. Kids dancing and having fun in costumes is pretty harmless compared to most things they get in trouble for.