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May Mobility Plans $1.4B SPAC Public Listing — 2dMay Mobility struck a $1.4B SPAC deal with ACP Holdings to list on Nasdaq as MAY by end of 2026, with up to $337M in proceeds and 550,000-plus rides already done.

Dana Whitfield With that many rides already done, May Mobility looks like one of the more serious AV companies going public.

Goldman Sachs Raises $11.7B for Private Equity — 3dGoldman Sachs closed its $9.6B flagship PE fund on the 15th within an $11.7B raise, with more than one-third already invested.

Marcus Bell Focusing on tech financials and healthcare should help hit that 750 billion assets target by 2030.

OpenAI Discloses Six Model Safety Incidents — 3dOpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges a federal framework to set consistent safety rules for frontier AI and to help with international coordination, even as the company already performs safety work before releasing new models. The AI landscape is shifting as reliability-focused startups push confidence-based outputs, while standalone tools like Relay are being retired as larger platforms integrate automation, and investors increasingly look to AI-enabled infrastructure beneficiaries such as Bloom Energy.

Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — 2dVon 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.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 4dKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — 4dAt Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Sanders urges Trump-Xi treaty to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence — 3dBernie Sanders wants Trump and Xi to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence. Trump says America already leads, calls new limits a hoax that would help China, and points to existing authority.

Sam Okafor Trump has the stronger point that America should not tie its own hands while Beijing keeps racing ahead.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — 2dJackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — 4dThe Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

Axelera AI Launches Europa, Secures AI Factory Contracts — 3dAxelera 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.

Germany Plans Fourth Naval Intelligence Ship — 4dGermany plans to order a fourth signals intelligence and reconnaissance ship in the Rheinmetall class, with a draft budget already submitted to parliament and the fleet expected to begin entering service from 2029; the vessels are designed to detect and analyze a broad range of maritime signals to bolster Baltic Sea surveillance. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced the move at keel-laying ceremonies for the third ship, underscoring the Navy’s aim to strengthen situational awareness amid rising regional security challenges.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — 6dCrews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say — 4dColorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.

Jared Kim Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.

Trump Backs Ethics Deal to Advance Crypto Bill — Sep 10, 2026Coinbase and Grayscale say U.S. crypto rules can advance through agency rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC even if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, as regulators have already begun building a federal framework. A Sept. 15 cloture vote on H.R. 3633 faces a 60-vote threshold in a Senate closely split after House passage in 2025, with negotiations ongoing on DeFi, stablecoins, and investor protections while the regulatory path also unfolds via agencies.

Global Chipmakers Plan High-NA EUV ProductionTech — Sep 11, 2026Samsung and peers are fast-tracking ASML’s High-NA EUV adoption, targeting DRAM production by 2028 and broader chip manufacturing by around 2030, supported by a move to 12-inch photomasks to boost productivity and cut costs. As the industry commits billions in capex and ASML expands capacity to meet long lead times, leaders like Intel have already begun deploying the technology, signaling a costly but pivotal shift for AI-era semiconductors.

Congressman Seeks Tesla Autopilot Probe After 43 Videos — Sep 10, 2026A U.S. congressman, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, is pressing for a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving after NBC News identified multiple videos of drivers asleep at the wheel, urging regulators to ensure safeguards prevent foreseeable misuse. Meanwhile, NHTSA already has open probes into Tesla’s technology and Tesla argues both systems require active supervision, highlighting ongoing debates over monitoring effectiveness and potential bypasses such as sunglasses or obstructed cabin cameras.

Derek Foss Lawmakers should focus on enforcing driver responsibility instead of rushing another probe on the company.

FDA Places Partial Hold on BHV-7000 Trials — Sep 10, 2026The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on Biohaven/SK Biopharm’s BHV-7000 (opacalim) Phase 2/3 trials for focal epilepsy due to a rodent-specific metabolite toxicity finding, pausing new patient enrollment while current patients may continue. Both companies say the finding is likely rodent-specific and not indicative of human safety, with RISE3 already enrolled and topline results expected later in 2026 amid ongoing licensing and deal processes.

Rachel Meyers Pausing enrollment is the right call until they confirm the metabolite issue won't affect people.

Fuller Plans Federal Insanity-Defense Limits After Mistrial — Sep 8, 2026Georgia Rep. Clay Fuller plans federal legislation to limit the insanity defense in federal crimes, citing the Lindsay Clancy mistrial as justification and arguing mental illness should not excuse brutal killings. Coverage across outlets notes Clancy’s case ended in a mistrial after a holdout juror, prompting Fuller to push for tighter nationwide limits, with mentions that some states already restrict the defense.

Natalie Portman Reportedly Welcomes Third Child in Paris — Sep 5, 2026Natalie Portman has reportedly welcomed her third child in Paris with partner Tanguy Destable, keeping details private as the couple expands their family. The actress already shares two children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, and publicly announced the pregnancy in April, describing it as a privilege and a miracle.

Dana Whitfield Congrats to her, glad she's keeping this one low key and private compared to before.

‘Strong And Promising’: Military Recruitment Already Well Ahead On Goals Under Trump — Dec 23, 2025The military is already smashing its recruitment goals under President Donald Trump just a few months into the new fiscal year, the Pentagon announced Monday. The armed services have already met 40% of their delayed…

Pitt Defeats UCF 12-7 in Defensive Battle — Sep 11, 2026Pitt prepares to host UCF at Acrisure Stadium in a 2026 clash that would extend the Panthers’ 2-1 edge in the series, with Hall of Fame recognition and Kids Day on the event slate, while UCF’s strong rushing attack tests Pitt’s run defense, which ranked eighth nationally in 2025. In other Pitt news, the No. 2 volleyball team opened Victory Heights Arena with a 54th straight home win and a dominant performance, and Pitt’s football defense has already produced standout moments, including an interception in the Miami (OH) game.

Chris Dalton Pitt's run defense ranking eighth should make that UCF game a real grind in 2026.

Ciara, Russell Wilson Expecting Fifth Child — Sep 7, 2026Ciara and Russell Wilson have announced they are expecting a fifth child, marking their fourth with each other, revealed through a collaborative Instagram post and a playful display of a clothesline with five shirts and a blank onesie. The couple, known for a blended family that already includes Future Zahir, Sienna, Win, and Amora, have publicly celebrated expanding their family as Wilson has moved into retirement from football and Ciara continues her music career.

Sam Okafor Good for Russell settling into this next chapter with family after football, seems like a natural transition.

Delhi hostel collapse kills seven as building owner remains untraceable — Sep 6, 2026A multi-story building housing a boys’ PG/hostel in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, collapsed on a Sunday afternoon, with dozens of students feared trapped beneath the rubble as rescue operations unfold. Teams from DDMA, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, police and other agencies are on site, with several students already rescued and others still unaccounted for as authorities coordinate the response.

Huawei and Xiaomi unveil foldable phones ahead of Apple's expected debut — Sep 7, 2026Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled their premium foldables—Mate XT 2 and 18 Fold—before Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone, signaling intensified competition in the high-end segment. Both devices leverage domestically developed silicon and new logic-folding technologies to boost performance amid US restrictions, foreshadowing a tighter race as Apple enters a market already shaped by rivals.

Nicole Hardy Apple always shows up late to these things then somehow makes it feel new. Curious if that trick still works with foldables.

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