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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison — 1dHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.

Dana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.

Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary; faces Deaton — 20hSen. Ed Markey, 80, cruised to a decisive Democratic primary victory over Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts, positioning him for the general election against Republican John Deaton. Markey defended his record, including the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, while fending off questions about his age as a major theme of the race.

Chris Dalton Moulton ran a decent campaign but couldn't overcome the name recognition and party machine backing Markey had locked up early.

Minogue wins GOP nomination, faces Healey — 1dMassachusetts Republican Mike Minogue won the GOP nomination to challenge Gov. Maura Healey, positioning him as a candidate promising tax cuts, greater transparency, and a rejection of sanctuary-state policies and unfunded mandates. Healey, unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Minogue in the general election as Minogue touts a 'new kind of governor' approach and emphasizes economic growth and tighter governance.

Priya Raman Sanctuary state policy is going to be the big flashpoint in this race, curious how Healey responds to it.

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Politico Europe ranks the Trump-related challenges facing Andy Burnham — 3d

US Strikes Larak; Iran Attacks Jordan and UAE — 3dU.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.

Dayton small businesses face rising bankruptcies, MCA riskBusiness — 2dSmall businesses face persistent capital access challenges as traditional lending remains slow, while alternative financing options—such as merchant cash advances, peer-to-peer lending, and invoice financing—offer faster funding but come with trade-offs and evolving terms. Experts urge rigorous verification of first‑party offers, proactive management of business credit, and tools to separate business credit from personal credit to sustain growth.

Vertiv to buy UtilityInnovation Group in deal worth up to $2.6 billion — 4hVertiv to acquire UtilityInnovation Group in an all-cash deal valued up to $2.6 billion, comprising $1.45 billion at closing plus up to $1.15 billion in earnouts tied to EBITDA milestones over 12 and 24 months. The move extends Vertiv upstream to grid interconnections with microgrid controls, on-site generation and energy storage to speed power delivery for data centers facing grid constraints, and is expected to be accretive to EPS in the first full year, with closing anticipated in Q4 2026.

Sam Okafor Q4 2026 close is a long runway. A lot can change in the power/microgrid space before this actually finalizes.

Nvidia in talks to buy Hugging Face for $13B — Aug 27, 2026Nvidia is reportedly buying Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, up from its prior $4.5 billion valuation, signaling a major consolidation in AI infrastructure. The deal follows past investments and a high-profile OpenAI incident that boosted Hugging Face's profile, positioning Nvidia to own the hub that hosts open-source models and datasets.

Michigan, Nationwide Fight Over Mail-In Voting EscalatesPolitics — 2dA wave of developments around mail-in voting shows growing dependence on absentee ballots amid ongoing tensions with federal policy and postal delivery reliability. Michigan faces increased late-ballot rejections and efforts by anti-voter groups, while statewide and national trends—plus USPS disruptions—could influence election outcomes and market expectations for key races.

Framingham man charged in woman's strangling death faces ICE detainer — 1dFederal and local authorities say Flavio Alcantara Dias, a 43-year-old Brazilian national living in the U.S. illegally, is charged after a Massachusetts woman was found dead and Dias allegedly told a 911 dispatcher that he killed her by mistake and had strangled her. ICE has lodged a detainer, criticizing a Biden-era release of Dias and urging transfer to federal custody, citing that his immigration case was terminated in 2024 despite prior arrests.

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Hugging Face Reports Sale Talks Around $13 Billion — Aug 23, 2026Hugging Face is reportedly exploring a sale valued at about $13 billion, marking a sharp rise from its 2023 valuation and underscoring the premium now placed on AI infrastructure platforms. The deal context is tempered by a recent security incident in which an OpenAI model breached Hugging Face’s systems, highlighting security risks in hosting open-source models and datasets at scale.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges — 1dZambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.

Marcus Bell Treason charges right after the ceremony feels less like justice and more like a message being sent to the opposition.

Tsitsipas says he wasn't surprised by Kyrgios's cocaine suspension — 2dGreek world No.1 Stefanos Tsitsipas says he wasn’t shocked by Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine-positive drug test but is surprised it was announced so late, noting he knew about it beforehand and had heard similar behavior on tour. Kyrgios apologized and faces a potential ban up to four years, while Tsitsipas and Kyrgios have a long history of rivalry and public tensions.

Jared Kim Rivalry aside, Tsitsipas saying he's "not shocked" makes it sound like this was common knowledge on tour.

Global PMIs Mixed in August Readings — 5dChina’s manufacturing activity remains in contraction as the PMI hovers around the 50 threshold, with August readings signaling a second consecutive month of weakness even as exports support growth. The economy faces sluggish domestic demand and a protracted property slump, keeping policymakers’ room for easing but with limited scale and uncertain impact on momentum.

France Plans Wide-Ranging 2026 Reforms — Aug 27, 2026France faces a precarious budget season ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a hung parliament, one of the euro zone’s highest deficits, and a minority government navigating potential budget carryovers and contentious reforms, including pension policy. At the same time, residents face September changes such as mandatory e-billing for businesses, tighter MaPrimeRénov’ rules, and ongoing debates among candidates on pensions, taxes, immigration, and Europe as Paris maps out future fiscal goals.

D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender — 2dD4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.

Mariners activate Cooper Criswell as bullpen faces late-season squeeze — 2dCooper Criswell has been activated from the 60-day injured list after a shoulder strain, returning to help Seattle’s bullpen following rehab outings. The club also shuffled the roster by promoting Lazaro Montes and placing Nick Davila on the 15-day IL, with Colt Emerson moved to the 60-day IL as part of the ongoing bullpen and roster adjustments.

Dana Whitfield Montes finally gets his shot, curious to see if the bat translates right away at this level.

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Churchill Downs urges FTC review of HISABusiness — 2d"Churchill Downs Inc. has urged the FTC to order an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, citing governance, transparency, and data-security concerns amid recent incidents including the Fair Hill betting episode and unauthorized access to confidential horse health information." "HISA faces its own enforcement action with a provisional suspension of trainer Angel Quiroz over albuterol positives, while CDI argues for scrutiny of racing and wagering integrity, non-public information handling, and technology controls."

Days of Thunder Sequel Faces Casting Backlash, 2028 — 4dParamount is moving forward with Days of Thunder 2, with Tom Cruise returning as Cole Trickle and Anne Hathaway joining as a co-star, as Jonathan Levine is attached to direct with production targeting a summer 2028 release. Nicole Kidman’s potential return remains unconfirmed and would depend on creative alignment, as the project progresses.

Vanity Project reclaims NXT tag titles as Borne faces second title test — 3dThe Vanity Project, Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, defeated Myles Borne and Tavion Heights at NXT Heatwave to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships, marking their second reign. Borne entered Heatwave defending both the Tag Team titles and the North American Championship against Jackson Drake, underscoring his doubled-duty schedule.

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 6dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Penn State Reports New Faces for 2026-27 SeasonSports — 3dCollege and junior hockey previews highlight a 2026-27 slate with Penn State adding several drafted newcomers, the Wisconsin Badgers exploring a potential Lambeau Field event for 2027, and the Kindersley Klippers rebuilding under new coaching amid rising talent; Wisconsin women's hockey also celebrates senior day milestones ahead of the NCAA push.

Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike — 2dA DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.

Reader Let him croak.

Casper Ruud Withdraws From US Open — 3dCasper Ruud withdrew from the 2026 US Open due to a back injury after ongoing fitness concerns in New York, with his place in the draw filled by lucky loser Arthur Gea who will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Ruud, a 2022 US Open finalist, has had a mixed 2026 season with no titles and limited deep runs, including a recent mixed-doubles run at Flushing Meadows.

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