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Meghan Patrick, Mitchell Tenpenny Welcome Baby Girl — Sep 8, 2026Meghan Patrick and Mitchell Tenpenny welcomed their first child, Ember James Tenpenny, born September 1 weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and shared the joyful news on social media with gratitude. The couple had previously candidly discussed a long journey to conceive, with Patrick pausing touring for health and family as they begin parenthood and honor family in their baby’s name.

Lil Wayne Joins Fortnite Icon Series — 6dLil Wayne officially joins Fortnite's Icon Series with two outfits, back blings, a flaming Weezy Board Back Bling, a Young Money Stage Glider with pyrotechnics, three Jam Tracks, and two emotes, launching September 12 in the Item Shop with a Weezy Icon Cup competition; the bundle features reactive styles including gold graffiti, toggleable sunglasses, and ember-reactive options, with items like Milli Bricks Back Bling and Weezy Board Back Bling contributing to the overall Young Money aesthetic. The collaboration runs through September 21, offering a discounted bundle and ongoing updates as players track the new cosmetics.

California approves Zone Zero fire-safety landscaping — Aug 17, 2026California's Zone 0 rules require a five-foot defensible space around homes in high-fire areas, banning combustible materials and some fencing, with a phased compliance window of up to five years and penalties starting at $100; the regulations were approved unanimously after years of debate and await final rule-making and public comment before taking full effect, with new constructions subject to immediate requirements. The rules detail a two-tier Zone 0 buffer, distinguish non-combustible and low-combustibility zones, and emphasize ember-resistance to reduce home losses in wildfires.

Republican Politician Springs Into Action, Ends Up Dying in House Fire After Heroically Saving WifeReporting — Oct 21, 2022Tom Emberton, a former Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge, died Thursday in an early-morning house fire, right after rescuing his wife from the blaze. Officials say the fire was discovered around 3:30 a.m. at Emberton’s…

Von der Leyen proposes Canada as EU's first associate member — 1dVon der Leyen told Carney in her Sept. 16, 2026 SOTEU speech she wants Canada as the EU’s first associate member, a status undefined in the treaties and needing all 27 states’ approval.

Sam Okafor The idea of an undefined associate role for Canada feels rushed when it still needs unanimous approval from all 27 member states.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — 3dGlobal markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.

U.S.-Canada Trade War Raises Small-Business CostsWorld — 1dThe European Union has offered Canada its first-ever associate membership spanning trade, defense, minerals, energy, space and research, a move that drew sharp criticism from Trump who warned of tariffs and potential consequences. Across the US-Canada border, small businesses face a costly trade war with tariffs totaling about 5.5% of bilateral trade and some products facing up to 50% taxes, hurting cross-border sales and raising costs amid broader global tensions such as the Iran conflict.

CBO Estimates $38 Billion Spent on Iran War With Monthly Costs Rising — 2dThe Congressional Budget Office and related analyses estimate the Iran war has cost about $38 billion in direct outlays through the first five to six months, with ongoing monthly costs of roughly $2–3 billion and a rebuilding timeline of at least five years for depleted munitions stockpiles. Reports from the Pentagon’s inspector general and other officials also warn of inventory shortfalls and industrial bottlenecks, potential inflationary effects, and casualties, including 11 service members killed and dozens wounded, underscoring the broader financial and human toll of the conflict.

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Kennedy Appoints Eight to Revive Preventive Services Panel — 7hKennedy appointed eight new USPSTF members on Sept. 17, 2026, naming Seth Corey chair after May firings and more than a year without meetings.

Nicole Hardy It's about time they filled those spots and got the panel working again after the long shutdown.

Courts Block Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules — 3dTrump-appointed Judge Carl Nichols blocked USPS mail-ballot rules late Sunday, ruling the agency lacks statutory authority ahead of the November 3 midterms.

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GOP Lawmakers Question Trump’s $5,000 Check Promise as Cost Comes Into Focus1 source — 1hPresident Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress is facing questions from members of his own party over… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Trump's check sounds tempting but if GOP members are already balking at the cost it shows the numbers just don't add up.

Europe Sea Arrivals Fall 39%, Deaths Rise: IOM — 7hSea arrivals to Europe fell 39% to about 60,000 through mid-September 2026 as deaths rose to at least 2,292, IOM said. Amy Pope: nearly every death is preventable.

Priya Raman Fewer crossings are a relief, but more than 2200 deaths prove the routes remain far too deadly and need safer legal options.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — 4dGoldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty for Reiner — 2dNick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is facing a multi-count murder indictment tied to the December Brentwood killings and is due in court for a pretrial hearing as prosecutors pursue charges that include murder with special circumstances such as lying in wait and the use of a knife. The district attorney has opted not to pursue the death penalty, influenced by the victims’ anti-execution views, a state moratorium on capital punishment, and family dynamics, while the defense seeks access to a $1.5 million trust fund to mount the defense as the case proceeds toward potential life-in-prison outcomes.

Marcus Bell Accessing that trust fund could let the defense actually prepare properly.

Pope Appoints Saporito Bishop of Metuchen — 2dPope Leo XIV has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito of Newark as the new Bishop of Metuchen, filling the diocese’s vacancy since November 2025 when the former bishop moved to become Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. Saporito, a Newark native with three decades of North Jersey ministry and experience as an auxiliary bishop, previously led evangelization initiatives and will now lead a diocese that has been administrated by Very Rev. Jonathan Toborowsk since Checchio’s departure.

Former Youth Minister Indicted in Multistate Sex-Abuse Case — 2dJeffrey Turner Taylor, a 66-year-old Milford, Ohio man and former Falls Church youth minister, was indicted on federal charges alleging grooming and sexual abuse of boys from 1990 to 2008, including traveling with minors to ministry events with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. He is set for arraignment in the Eastern District of Virginia on September 24 and faces up to 105 years in prison if convicted, with investigations linking his acts to multiple churches in Virginia and Atlanta.

GlobalFoundries, Marvell Expand SiGe Output at Vermont Fab for AI Networks — 9hABC Money noted a GFS short-sale spike to 0.463 and two unexplained Marvell Form 4s on 16 September, the day before the Vermont SiGe expansion; no link claimed.

Tom Gallagher Burlington getting more SiGe capacity is a smart move with all the power demands from new data center optics.

UEFA Vice President Says Challenger to Infantino Need Not Be European — 1dUEFA is actively seeking a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election, even as Infantino confirms he will seek re-election in March 2027. The campaign centers on governance reforms and opposition to Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA to a private investment group led by Joshua Kushner, with UEFA and its member associations united in driving change.

Marcus Bell A non-European challenger makes sense if the goal is real reform instead of more of the same leadership.

Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 11hAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

Resident Evil Reboot Set for September 18 Release — 4dZach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film will feature a colossal 2,000-pound practical monster crafted by Shane Mahan, signaling a commitment to tangible creature effects on set. The movie will tell a new story not directly based on any game, and early reactions praise its horror-lighting balance of scares and humor as a promising reboot.

Search Continues for Missing Florida Paddler — 4dPolice across several areas are appealing for information on missing people, including Andrew Kurt in Basildon and a 13-year-old girl with links to Stockport, while Merseyside police continue to search for Alisha Lavery and investigators in Middlefield probe a death after a body was found. In Worcestershire, the 71-year-old Pershore man was found safe, and in Wellington a missing person was located by a member of the public with Exmoor Search and Rescue assisting.

DoorDash, Uber Expand Costco Delivery Nationwide — 2dCostco is expanding its delivery partnership ecosystem, with DoorDash offering same-day delivery from all US Costco warehouses and Uber Eats rolling out nationwide delivery to 47 states, expanding access to Costco’s member savings. Additionally, Costco.com has reintroduced discounted Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards, signaling continued integration of Costco with its delivery partners.

FDA Recalls Two Supplements With Hidden Viagra, Cialis Ingredients — 1dFDA lab tests found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in X10 and biQ-FEL, sold on Amazon and Walmart from December 2024 to June 2026.

U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7% — 1dU.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.

Dana Whitfield This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.

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