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Second Sunni Cleric Killed in Iran in Week — 2dSecond Sunni cleric in a week killed outside his Zahedan home Sept. 14; Saravan clashes left three security members and five gunmen dead, state TV said.

Noah Wyle Wins Second Emmy for The Pitt — 2dNoah Wyle won his second consecutive Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy for HBO Max's The Pitt at the 78th Emmys on Sept. 14, 2026.

Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — 13hVon der Leyen said the EU-China deficit is €1 billion a day, a tipping point already delivering a second China shock, and vowed all tools plus a raw-materials stockpile corporation.

Dana Whitfield A billion euros daily deficit with China is draining our industries. Stockpiling raw materials should help cut that reliance.

Anthropic Expects Second Profitable Quarter Ahead of IPO — 2dAnthropic expects a second profitable quarter after hitting $65 billion in annualized revenue and eyes a Nasdaq IPO valued by sources at $2 trillion or more.

Sam Okafor A multi-trillion valuation feels aggressive even with two profitable quarters when the whole sector is still unproven.

Bessent says he is unsure what Rep. Casten is asking — 8hTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Rep. Sean Casten during a hearing by noting uncertainty about the question posed. The 59-second video clip is spreading online. @RapidResponse47

Rangers beat Red Sox 4-2, gain wild-card ground — 17hDíaz's two-run double and Seager's two-run hit powered a four-run second as deGrom struck out eight and Latz notched his 30th save in Texas's 4-2 win over Boston.

Dana Whitfield Seager's two-run single and Latz's save were key, but the Rangers still need to close that one-game gap to the Astros fast.

Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — 3dJoey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

White House video of scenic Trump Ireland trip begins spreading — 1dThe 44-second video presents President Donald J. Trump in Ireland through a collection of scenic shots. It is spreading after the official White House account posted the footage. @WhiteHouse

US imposes visa curbs on South Africans accused of land seizures — 1dThe United States announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting South African foreign nationals involved in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or the incitement of violence, arguing that Pretoria has not adequately addressed these concerns and that relations have deteriorated since President Trump’s first and second terms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the policy as a response to these issues, with reporting across multiple outlets confirming the scope and intent of the sanctions.

Marcus Bell Relations with Pretoria have worsened for years over these issues, so limiting entry for those inciting seizures makes sense.

Blackhawks Name 21-Year-Old Bedard Franchise Captain — 1dChicago named 21-year-old Connor Bedard the 37th captain in Blackhawks history, second-youngest after Jonathan Toews, on a long-term $75 million deal.

Elena Vasquez Youngest captain in the league is a bold move for a rebuild, but I worry the pressure might weigh on him before the roster is truly competitive.

White House shares military clip on no man left behind — 1dThe 29-second clip shows scenes of American service members with text stating no man left behind and the phrase God bless America. It is spreading for its direct expression of national commitment to those in uniform. @WhiteHouse

Trump: Canada leaders very difficult to deal with — 2dThe 23-second clip shows President Trump stating that he finds Canada very difficult to deal with because of its leaders while describing the people as fantastic. The video is spreading as it addresses U.S. relations with Canada. @RapidResp

Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — 2dKyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days — 1dItaly extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.

Chris Dalton Italy's decision to extend these checks is a prudent step to address real security threats from the Ceuta situation.

Cellectis Exits Two CAR-T Programs, Advances Gene Editing — 2dCellectis announced a strategic transformation to become an in vivo gene editing company, shifting resources to two lead programs HEAL-101 and HEAL-201 for severe dyslipidemias and exiting lasme-cel and eti-cel to extend its cash runway into the second half of 2028, while realigning its operating model around the in vivo pipeline. Phase 1 data are planned for HEAL-101 in the second half of 2027 and for HEAL-201 in the first half of 2028, with ongoing cell therapy partnerships and a September 14 conference call to discuss updates.

Dana Whitfield Exiting the CAR-T candidates to reach 2028 cash runway is understandable but leaves them with pretty distant phase 1 readouts.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 3dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Axelera AI Launches Europa, Secures AI Factory Contracts — 1dAxelera AI unveiled Europa, its second-generation AI Processing Unit aimed at enterprise servers and AI factories, and has already secured tens of millions in contracts while building a broad ecosystem with partners like Dell and Supermicro. The company touts a growing 600-plus customer base, strong performance-per-watt, and a strategy to enable production AI in controlled, secure environments amid rising cloud costs and the demand for secure data sovereignty.

Nicole Hardy Tens of millions in contracts plus ties to Dell and Supermicro should help them scale Europa beyond the 600 customers they already have.

Arrest Follows Second Teen Shooting, East Price Hill — 2dAn 18-year-old Adrian Washington was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting on Ring Place in East Price Hill that left a teen with serious injuries. The incident adds to a pattern of gun violence in the area, with a prior teen shooting in the same neighborhood and no other suspects named in several reports.

North Korea commissions second destroyer as Kim pushes for nuclear-armed navy — Sep 7, 2026

Marcus Bell Sanctions clearly aren't stopping the naval buildup. Curious where the funding and tech for these ships is actually coming from.

Bernard of Clairvaux Preaches Second CrusadeGood News — FROM 1146Monk calls for mercy in war

Pope John XXIII Opens Second Vatican CouncilGood News — FROM 1962Pontiff invites dialogue with other faiths

Michael Dell Fortune Surges to $273 Billion, Briefly Second Richest — Sep 8, 2026Michael Dell’s fortune surged on Dell Technologies’ AI-driven demand, lifting his net worth into the top echelons of global wealth, with Forbes and other outlets placing him as either second or third richest as markets shift. The rapid ascent is tied to record stock levels, large stake concentration, and strong quarterly results cited across the reports.

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — 1dTransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Taycan 4S and Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Match on Acceleration and Range — 2dPorsche’s lineup expands with the 2027 Cayenne ranging from 348 hp in base form to 729 hp in the Turbo E-Hybrid, all-wheel drive across trims and no remote-start option. In the 2025 Panamera range, the Turbo E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid push top-tier performance with 670 hp/685 lb-ft and 771 hp/737 lb-ft, respectively, 0-60 in as little as 2.8–3.0 seconds, a 25.9-kWh battery delivering about 27–28 miles of electric range, and new aero enhancements; a separate Taycan vs Panamera comparison highlights the Taycan’s EV-centric approach versus the Panamera’s combustion and plug-in hybrid options across eight Taycan and seven Panamera variants, underscoring different performance philosophies with shared 0-60 benchmarks around the mid-3-second range and high horsepower outputs.

Elena Vasquez I would still pick the Panamera E-Hybrid for its extra gas engine flexibility on longer trips beyond that 28 mile battery range.