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Navy Secretary Reports Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Lincoln Strike Group — 1dActing Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide on a ~10-month deployment; none died.

Derek Foss Reporting eight attempts to Congress is a start but they should explain what changes will actually prevent more.

Acting deputy attorney general announces indictment over alleged ballot disposal — 2dThe clip shows Acting Deputy Attorney General McCotter announcing the unsealing of an indictment charging a former USPS postal worker with allegedly disposing of hundreds of mail-in ballots in Utah. The development is drawing attention due

Weinstein sentenced to 15 years after New York retrial conviction — 2dHarvey Weinstein, 74, isbeing resentenced in Manhattan after a 2006 sexual act conviction, with prosecutors seeking up to 25 years in prison as his retrials followed overturned verdicts and a related California case looms. The case has featured testimony from Haley and a broader MeToo reckoning in New York courts.

Chris Dalton The retrial conviction shows the system can correct itself even after an overturned verdict in these cases.

Alcaraz Seeks End to Late Grand Slam Matches — 1dAlcaraz's U.S. Open quarterfinal ended at 3:33 a.m., the latest in tournament history. He called late Slam finishes "too much" and said organizers must act.

Nicole Hardy The sport loses something if matches keep going until the middle of the night.

Rubio says US will prioritize national interest over international order under Trump — 1dSecretary Rubio states that the United States will always act in its national interest rather than that of the international order while President Trump is in office. The clip from the Department of State is spreading due to its direct arti

Zelenskyy appoints Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general — Sep 17, 2026Zelenskyy signed decree No. 946/2026 on Sept. 17 naming Anton Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general after parliament dismissed Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15.

Jared Kim With corruption claims still hanging over the top, any new leader needs to show real independence fast.

Senate clears 74-24 cloture vote on Protect College Sports Act — Sep 15, 2026A 74-24 cloture vote moves the Protect College Sports Act forward, aiming to replace state-by-state NIL chaos with national rules that protect scholarships, women’s sports, and program viability.

Tom Gallagher Seventy-four votes shows real support for keeping smaller college programs from getting wiped out by these changes.

HDFC, Doximity Face Securities Class Actions — 3dDoximity faces a securities class action alleging it overstated its Newsfeed’s role in revenue growth and its competitive position while losing market share to rivals. The suit covers investors who acquired shares from August 8, 2024, through May 13, 2026; one notice says investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must act by November 16, 2026.

House approves bills on park leases and Indian health needs — Sep 18, 2026This week’s political highlights include House votes on legislation such as the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act and the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act, plus a focus on upcoming November election dates. Ballotpedia notes that New York’s education commissioner was the highest-paid statewide official in 2025 and outlines the ballot-measure landscape, while Pew Research reports demographic differences in ‘working class’ self-identification by education level.

Tennessee Wendy’s Manager Charged After Tying Worker to Grill for TikTok — 3dA 19-year-old former Wendy’s manager, Michiko Burton, was charged with simple assault and false imprisonment after tying a neurodivergent coworker to a kitchen grill as part of a TikTok stunt, an act she reportedly described as a trend and which led to her firing. Police and investigators say the Aug. 30 incident in Murfreesboro prompted referrals to Adult Protective Services and could carry up to a year in jail.

Republicans Signal Crypto Clarity Act Faces Senate HurdlesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Mint Unveils 2027 Working Dog Coin Designs — 4dThe U.S. Mint unveiled the 2027 Working Dogs Commemorative Coin designs in a White House ceremony, featuring three coins that honor therapy dogs, guide/service dogs, and military/police K-9s, with proceeds supporting America’s VetDogs. Authorized by the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act of 2024, the program is slated to go on sale in 2027 at distinct prices for each denomination, celebrated by VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation for its support of service animals and their handlers.

Trump Weighs Diesel Export Limits Amid Price Surge — 6dA global refining crunch is intensifying fuel shortages and driving record diesel prices, as disruptions from the Middle East and Russia tighten supply and limited US and European refining capacity leaves markets vulnerable. Europe faces particular risk, with a shrinking refining base and rising premiums, though Spain signals it could act as a buffer; meanwhile, prices and inflation across the EU reflect the cascading impact of downstream bottlenecks and transport disruptions through Hormuz.

Sofia Vergara Awards Golden Buzzer To America’s Got Talent Act She Found Scary — Sep 9, 2026

Priya Raman The act sounds intense if it got to her like that, but she made the right call anyway.

Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI — Sep 13, 2026Obama warned at a private fundraiser that AI in private hands could become dangerous and urged Jeffries to build a public AI framework if Democrats retake the House.

Elena Vasquez I agree AI should be a bigger issue for Democrats, especially with researchers warning about risks, but they need concrete plans not just talk.

Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night — Sep 15, 2026Matthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.

Rachel Meyers Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.

British Man Charged With Assisting Russian Intelligence — Sep 9, 2026A 31-year-old British man, Joshua Cammidge, has been charged under the National Security Act with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparing to commit an act of sabotage after alleged contact with the GRU Volunteer Corps, which is tied to Russia's military intelligence. He was arrested in Swindon and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with the investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Elena Vasquez The sabotage angle is what worries me most, since it shows intent beyond just passing information to the GRU.

Groups Warn Funding Shortfalls Could Depress Midterm Turnout — 6dSeveral of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations face steep funding shortfalls and staffing cuts as midterm voting ramps up, raising alarms among Democrats that turnout and voter protections could be weakened, especially for communities of color, amid donor pullback since 2024 and no Voting Rights Act protections. These groups warn that reduced funding could hinder registration, GOTV, and defenses against election interference in the Trump era.

Rachel Meyers Parties should step up their own organizing instead of counting on outside groups that always chase the same grants.

Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031 — 4dBrookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.

Nicole Hardy Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.

Trump Claims Democrats Orchestrated Butler Assassination Attempt — Sep 15, 2026President Trump, who is current president in 2025, claims the July 2024 Butler assassination attempt was a Democrat plot and accuses FBI Director Christopher Wray of mishandling the case, citing newly disclosed information. The FBI has said Crooks acted alone, while Trump’s framing continues to draw criticism and concerns that Democrats were not involved.

Nicole Hardy Trump has every right to question the official story if new details point to a coverup by the FBI.

Nick Shirley sues California over law critics call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — Sep 4, 2026Citizen journalist Nick Shirley has filed a federal lawsuit challenging AB 2624, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, arguing the law restricting publishing personal information about immigration support providers violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and aims to silence investigative reporting. Proponents say the Safe at Work Act protects providers from doxxing while opponents, led by Shirley and backed by America First Legal, argue it suppresses transparency; the bill was signed by Gov. Newsom and is slated to take effect in 2027.

Elena Vasquez Doxxing is a real problem, but the name of this bill alone shows exactly who lawmakers wanted to shut down.

Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll's clashes with Pentagon — Sep 3, 2026President Donald Trump named Adam Telle acting Secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid clashes with Pentagon leadership. Telle, formerly Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, was sworn in in August 2025 and will need Senate confirmation for a permanent replacement.

Nicole Hardy Another Army secretary shuffle already? These clashes with the Pentagon keep piling up under this administration.

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Woman describes how each generation acts after boarding a flight — Sep 8, 2026A millennial mom posted a video showing how different generations behave once seated on a plane, and it quickly drew more than 230000 likes along with comments from viewers who saw themselves in the sketches.

Chris Dalton The sketches were spot on for my kids, they just stare at screens the second they sit down.

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