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Earthshot Prize Reveals 15 Environmental Finalists — 22hNiue Ocean Wide Trust aims for a $32 million ocean endowment as one of 15 Earthshot Prize finalists. Coral Pasisi: Niueans do not see the ocean as separate from us.

Sam Okafor Niue's ocean endowment push makes sense given how closely they tie their identity to the sea, hope it inspires bigger commitments elsewhere.

Carney Says Canada Aims to Emerge Stronger From US Trade War — 3dAfter 50% U.S. tariffs on $20B in goods, Carney told investors 80% of Canada-U.S. trade is still tariff-free and joked Trump warned White House keys might mean they'll shoot you.

Priya Raman Privatizing airport operations with public land ownership could bring in needed investment while keeping some control over key assets.

Drone Interception Debris Kills One in Saudi ArabiaWorld — 3dSaudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at Mecca, describing it as the rebels’ second attempt to strike Islam’s holiest city, while the Saudi-led coalition pledges to protect pilgrims. The Houthis rejected the claim, calling targeting Mecca a worn-out lie in statements cited by multiple outlets.

70% of Gen Z healthcare workers expect to seek new roles — 2d70% of Gen Z healthcare workers expect to seek new roles within a year, a Sept. 16 survey found, even as 65% aim to stay with one employer five-plus years and 95% prize stability.

Derek Foss Employers need to step up on education programs and advancement if they expect to hold onto staff.

Colombia Congress Approves Record 2027 Budget as Deficit Hits 9.4% of GDP — 4dCongress approved a 634.9 trillion peso 2027 budget as the deficit hits a record 9.4% of GDP; a Rescue Law tax package aims to cut it to 7.2%.

Elena Vasquez Spending priorities feel off when quake recovery needs compete against record borrowing levels.

Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — 1dDisney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — 4dThe penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Senate clears 74-24 cloture vote on Protect College Sports Act — 3dA 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.