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US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — 17hThe United States agreed to a 12-month wind-down of the UN Support Office in Somalia, delaying an abrupt funding cutoff and allowing liquidation after a transition while maintaining essential support for the AU mission for another year. Still, analysts warn that even with the extension the future of the AU peacekeeping effort remains uncertain, and Somalia will need to seek alternative funding sources.

Tom Gallagher This delay helps keep some stability but it shows how dependent the whole effort is on US money and that can't be the long-term solution.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Domestic Box-Office Record — 2dSpider-Man: Brand New Day hit $936.77 million domestically after 47 days to pass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Tom Rothman said yes to another film.

Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS carries clues from the frozen outskirts of another star systemScience — Sep 8, 2026

'The Pitt' led 2026 Emmy nominations. But another show is ahead after the early awards.Entertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days — 3dItaly 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.

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material — 3dA Gainesville woman, Trinity Joy Johnson, pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography involving a toddler she cared for, with more than 100 files found on her phone and a sentencing hearing set for November 23, facing substantial prison terms. Separately, another Florida woman, Jennifer Percival, admitted to defrauding a fund for Epstein victims by falsifying records to obtain $750,000, with federal investigators continuing to pursue the case.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 3dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock — 4dThe Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.

Dana Whitfield Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.

US and South Korean courts order North Korea and Iran to pay $520 million — 4dSeoul court orders North Korea to pay 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office, marking the first judgment in the South Korea lawsuit. Separately, U.S. courts have ordered North Korea and Iran to pay about $487 million to American victims of terrorism, and another ruling holds North Korea liable for 650 billion won in damages related to Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Sam Okafor Tying North Korea to the Hamas attacks in a damages ruling feels like an attempt to isolate them further over October 7.

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.

Electra Studies $530M-$675M North American Nickel Refinery — 2dElectra Battery Materials announced initial engineering results for the first phase of a two-phase nickel refinery near Toronto that would convert mine-derived feedstock and recycled battery black mass into nickel metal and battery-grade nickel sulfate at about 20,000 tonnes per year, with nickel and cobalt recoveries above 97%. The project aims to strengthen North American supply chains, reduce reliance on Chinese processing, and may require roughly $530–$675 million for the first phase, with a second phase potentially adding another 20,000 tonnes of nickel capacity, as CEO Trent Mell emphasizes domestic refinement for industrial, military, and EV applications.

Maya Lindstrom This refinery could help secure battery materials for EVs without depending on Chinese processing, which is long overdue.

North Texas Rout UNLV 44-6 in Home Opener — Sep 11, 2026North Texas rolled to a 44-6 win over UNLV in the home opener, with Tayven Jackson throwing two TDs and rushing for another while Jahiem White ran for 124 yards and a score. The Mean Green, guided by first-year coach Nate Brown, bent but largely controlled the game with a stifling defense that forced multiple fumbles and sacks as UNLV struggled offensively.

Priya Raman Tayven Jackson's dual threat of two passing TDs and one rushing score shows real promise under the new coach.

Georgia Brother Charged After Missing Teen Found Dead — Sep 9, 2026Samuel Jackson, an 18-year-old from Dougherty County, Georgia, was found dead after a months-long search, with remains positively identified as his; his brother Jamal Jackson has been arrested and charged with murder, concealing the death of another, and disposal of a human body. Investigators say the case remains open and active as they pursue further details.

Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — 6dRonald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

Yamal Matches Messi Benchmark in Barcelona Win — 6dLamine Yamal continued his breakout run with another brace against Levante, taking his six-match goal tally to six and matching a historic Messi-level feat by becoming the second player in the 21st century to notch three braces in Barcelona’s first five La Liga matches. The young forward’s influence is mirrored by his ongoing Champions League contributions and his record-breaking rise culminates in him also becoming Barcelona’s youngest captain as discussions around his leadership role intensify.

Tom Gallagher Yamal's pace at matching Messi's early brace record while captaining at 17 is the real story here.

Teen Charged in Fatal Chicago Train PushLifestyle — Sep 9, 2026Kyle Bickham, a 29-year-old Amazon worker, was pushed from a moving CTA Red Line train near 69th Street during an altercation and died after landing on the third rail and being struck by another train, with police saying three assailants were involved. A 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder, and the case will proceed in the juvenile system.

Passenger Arrested After Attacking Flight Attendant, Diverted FlightWorld — 5dA United Airlines Milan-to-Newark flight was diverted to Bangor, Maine after passenger Kristina Kedysheva allegedly attacked a flight crew member, bit a flight attendant, and kicked another during an alcohol-dispute, with multiple crew and passengers restraining her before lawmakers arrested her and she was placed in FBI custody under an ICE detainer noting her Russian citizenship. The incident has spurred discussion of airline alcohol service policies on long-haul flights and could raise questions about EU261 compensation for passengers on European-origin flights diverted due to in-flight disturbances.

Hull open to Solheim Cup rematch with Korda — Sep 8, 2026Charley Hull is highlighted as a cornerstone for Europe in the Solheim Cup, with teammates praising her relaxed, no-drama approach and veteran presence as she eyes another showdown with world No. 1 Nelly Korda. Hull’s eight consecutive Solheim appearances and past singles win over Korda frame Europe’s bid to reclaim the trophy, with discussions of rematches and leadership within the team.

Golden Knights Extend Captain Mark Stone Through 2029 — 6dThe Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $9 million-per-season extension through the 2028-29 season, effective after this year, continuing his leadership role despite a slight pay cut from his current deal. The 34-year-old winger, coming off a career-high 73-point season and known for his defense and playoff leadership, remains a central figure as the team aims for another championship with a healthier roster and core stars like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner in mind.

Sam Okafor Stone's extension at a slight cut shows smart cap management, his defense and leadership should help push for another deep playoff run.

Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Incident In Charlotte — Dec 8, 2025Another day, another headline we’re not supposed to talk about — but somehow, still expected to live with. Late Friday night, another innocent person in Charlotte, North Carolina, was allegedly stabbed by — you guessed…

Report Claims Jones To Be Investigated By Special Prosecutor — Oct 23, 2025Here we go again — another Democrat, another scandal, another “public servant” caught allegedly bending the rules they claim to uphold. This time it’s Jay Jones, Virginia’s bright blue hope for Attorney General, now…

Watch: Leftists Occupy Another Capitol, Throw Items at Lawmakers in Attempt to Shut Down BillOpinion — Apr 14, 2023Another day, another mob behaving badly at a state capitol — something would pass as a “threat to democracy” if the demonstrators were conservative. But, no — they were leftist, because of course they were. On Thursday…

Watch: Biden Has Another Close Call with Stairs Taking the Stage in PhiladelphiaReporting — Oct 14, 2023Another day, another close call for President Joe Biden. While in Philadelphia on Friday for a speech touting his economic agenda, the president stumbled twice while trying to walk up the stairs onto a stage. He ended…

Verizon Declares $0.7075 Quarterly Dividend, 5.7% YieldBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Verizon Communications declared another stable quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share (5.7% yield), with payments set for November 2, 2026 to holders of record on October 9 and an ex-dividend date of October 8. Vertiv Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of 0.0625 per share (annualized 0.25) with a September 24 payout to holders of record September 14, reflecting a modest dividend profile as it has raised payouts in recent years.

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