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Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million — 1dA Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.

Marcus Bell Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made.

Guterres Calls Accountability for Sudan War Arms Suppliers — 2dU.N. chief Guterres called for accountability for countries arming Sudan’s war parties used against civilians, calling suffering intolerable as over 14 million are displaced.

Marcus Bell Holding arms suppliers accountable is the only way to ease pressure on the 14 million displaced by this war.

Garmin Plans $1.05 Quarterly DividendBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Garmin rolled out redesigned Drive GPS units and an expanded marine lineup, plus SmartDrive and GMI 40 systems, signaling a push to deepen its automotive and marine ecosystem even as investors weigh margin risk from higher R&D and SG&A. The company also reaffirmed a $1.05 per-share quarterly dividend with a history of growth, while analyst ratings and institutional interest remain broadly positive with multiple price targets and notable holdings changes.

StrainScan Pro Plans Demos Across $4T Foodservice MarketHealth — Sep 9, 2026Medical Care Technologies is expanding StrainScan Pro from agricultural demos into the foodservice vertical, planning kitchen-focused demonstrations for commercial kitchens and multi-unit operators and emphasizing portability on iPad Air for in-field quality inspections. Early operator feedback is guiding the next build-out to broaden workflows, faster on-device reviews, and more path-specific quality checks across farming and restaurant supply chains.

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — Sep 10, 2026Salvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

Wisconsin farm to school program returns for third year with new database — Aug 31, 2026Across five articles, communities are weaving agriculture into education and capacity-building—from Nashville seminarians gaining agrarian experience on Field of Dreams Farm to Wisconsin schools earning recognition in Farm to School programs; a Virginia middle school math teacher uses hydroponics and hands-on farming to teach critical thinking, and a Gauteng program empowers young women through practical agricultural training with strong external partnerships—demonstrating a broad push to align local food systems with education and employability, even as challenges like water scarcity and stereotypes persist.

Swift Kelce Wedding Draws 1,000 Guests at MSG — Sep 1, 2026Conan O’Brien described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden as beautiful and heartwarming, with Adam Sandler officiating and performances by Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney highlighted as outstanding. He confirmed the event was phone-free, noted guests mostly stood and mingled rather than sat, and addressed rumors with humor while stressing his respect for the couple’s privacy.

Ships crossing the Black Sea rig makeshift armor against drone strikes — Sep 3, 2026Merchant ships transiting the Bosphorus are arming with nets, water tanks, and tires to shield against escalating Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea, as the burned-out Russian cargo ship Omskiy-107 drifted ashore near Istanbul. Experts warn these improvised defenses may deter smaller drones but not larger ones, underscoring growing risks to global oil and grain exports and rising war-risk premiums for maritime insurers.

Dana Whitfield Chicken wire and tires against a drone with a warhead - that's not defense, that's a prayer.

Record hot Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico signal broader warming trend — Sep 3, 2026A NOAA-based analysis shows 2022's July was the third-hottest on record in the continental United States as temperatures continue to rise globally, with multiple states among the ten hottest days—an indicator of ongoing climate change. Stackers' series then highlights the hottest Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Louisiana since 1895, detailing each state's average temperatures, highs and lows, and precipitation for those months.

Tom Gallagher North Dakota and New Mexico topping the charts on the same list says a lot about how widespread this pattern has become.

Clearmind Plans $2.5M Acquisition of EV Charging Stake — Sep 4, 2026Clearmind Medicine has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Charging Robotics for $2.5 million and will extend a $1.5 million loan at 4% interest, with closing targeted for the week of September 7, 2026. Charging Robotics provides wireless 10 kW charging for automated parking facilities and autonomous platforms, enabling continuous, plug-free charging integrated into robotic parking and robotaxi workflows in dense urban settings.

Tom Gallagher The 4% loan on top of the equity stake makes this look more like a bailout than a strategic investment. Curious how Charging Robotics' cash flow looks.

Wendell Berry, 92, Dies; Agrarian Movement Leader — Sep 4, 2026Wendell Berry, the Kentucky farmer-poet who died at 92 on August 31, 2026, was celebrated for sustainable farming and devotion to rural communities, challenging industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness. His environmental ethics were rooted in Christian creation care, urging stewardship of the Earth and critiquing dominionist readings of Genesis, a legacy reinforced by his writings and lifelong activism.

Heat Deaths Rise Across U.S., KoreaHealth — Sep 4, 2026A nationwide NPR investigation highlights that heat kills thousands in the U.S. annually, with undercounting in official records and heightened risks for residents in manufactured housing like mobile homes in hot regions such as Arizona; meanwhile, a Stanford study shows extreme heat reduces older adults’ life space, potentially hindering healthy aging. Internationally, Korea’s heat-related deaths have surged over five years, disproportionately harming people aged 60 and older, underscoring global vulnerability to worsening heat waves.

Team USA routs Czechia by 40, finishes group stage unbeaten — Sep 6, 2026Caitlin Clark continued to influence Team USA’s World Cup run, posting 9 points and a game-high 7 assists as the U.S. rolled Czechia and advanced to the knockout rounds, while the squad’s chemistry and depth are steadily developing. She also identified Breanna Stewart as the trusted final-shot option, spoke about handling a grueling back-to-back schedule, and shared a heartwarming moment signing a Marine flag during practice.

Sam Okafor Signing that Marine flag was a nice moment, good to see these stories get some attention beyond the box score.

Report: Haiti Gangs Expand Into CountrysideWorld — Sep 4, 2026A Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime report shows Haiti’s gangs are expanding from Port-au-Prince into rural areas, using mobile hit-and-run tactics, kidnappings, and roadblocks that threaten farmers and local communities as security forces struggle to respond. Coverage also emphasizes that protecting rural economies, disarming and reintegrating gang members, and broader security measures — including the role of self-defense brigades and international partners — are needed beyond policing alone.

European Mountain Plant Losses Rise Amid Species GainsEnvironment — Sep 3, 2026A set of studies analyzing Europe’s mountain floras shows that climate warming is paradoxically increasing overall plant richness on summit peaks while driving higher extinction rates among cold-adapted, high-elevation species. Long-term monitoring across 62 summits reveals that losses rise with warming and that “extinction debt” and competitive replacement by upslope invaders explain why local extinctions accelerate even as total species numbers climb.

Brandon’s Five Scores Power Tennessee’s 56-9 Win — Sep 6, 2026Freshman Faizon Brandon exploded in his Tennessee debut, throwing for 226 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for two more to power a 56-9 win over Furman. The Vols amassed 638 yards of offense, with DeSean Bishop and Justin Baker both grinding out big rushing numbers and Mike Matthews totaling 132 receiving yards and two scores as Tennessee dominated early and coasted to the victory, aided by a swarming defense led by Xavier Gilliam’s three sacks.

Nicole Hardy Matthews quietly having 132 yards and two scores is easy to overlook with all the Brandon hype, but that's a huge day for a receiver.

Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom — Aug 28, 2026North Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.

Video game-inspired 'aura farming' trend spreads from Latin America to Spain — Sep 2, 2026Aura farming has evolved from online slang into real-world aura battles across Latin America, with participants dressing as comic and film characters to perform dance and meme-driven routines for crowd approval. The trend emphasizes positive energy and self-expression, spreading from Brazil to Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and beyond, while prompting debates over permits, school bans, and the movement’s lighthearted, game-like vibe.

Elena Vasquez Schools banning this seems like an overreaction. Kids dancing and having fun in costumes is pretty harmless compared to most things they get in trouble for.

Iran President Admits US Sanctions Harm Economy — Aug 29, 2026Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade are harming Iran’s economy, with trade down roughly 25 to 35 percent and fuel subsidies under pressure as he called for higher petrol prices, reversing days of insisting sanctions would have no effect. The statements come as Washington pursues what officials call economic asphyxiation and Iran treats the sanctions as a wartime condition affecting exports, imports, and energy supplies.