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Trump’s Proposed DC Golf Course Could Cost $49 Million — 1dNPS documents put Trump’s East Potomac championship golf course plan at $20M–$49M. Interior awarded nearly $400K for e-design and calls cost speculation premature.

Maya Lindstrom The 400k design award shows they are moving forward but the full cost range still needs real justification.

Home Sellers May Face Tougher Market After Fed Raises Interest Rates — 1dThe housing market could become more favorable to buyers in the months ahead after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023, according to real e… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Higher rates should finally slow down those crazy price jumps we've been seeing for years.

Taycan 4S and Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Match on Acceleration and Range — 4dPorsche’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.

Sole survivor emerges from Pentagon E-Ring on 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Brian Birdwell survived the 9/11 Pentagon strike as the sole person in his E-Ring section and later returned to the building after years of recovery.

Virginia Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Peer Charged — 4dIrvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan remains in the ICU after a hallway assault at Meadowbrook High School, with his family reporting signs of progress including waking and eating as investigators review surveillance; a juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The family has organized a GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000 for medical costs, and police say the investigation is ongoing with heightened school security.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — 3dSamsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — 3dRenault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Bystanders in Prospect Park lift car off trapped e-bike rider — Sep 3, 2026Good Samaritans in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, freed a 44-year-old woman trapped under a Volkswagen Beetle after an e-bike crash, lifting the car with no special equipment and rescuing her before she was hospitalized with chest injuries. Police and local officials praised the bystanders, while highlighting concerns about e-bike safety and calling for possible regulatory action.

Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — 2dAres Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — 6dA broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

California Cities Set November Rent Control VotesPolitics — 6dSan Pablo voters will weigh Measure S, a strict rent cap, alongside Measure R which would fund city services with a new sales tax, amid a budget-deficit backdrop and debate over impacts on landlords and tenants. Redwood City voters will consider Measure E to impose rent control and expanded protections on older properties with a 5% annual cap and relocation aid, drawing support from renter advocates and opposition from city leaders and landlords, while acknowledging that rent-control rules vary widely across states.

Legacy Green Group Reportedly Axes More Staff As Trump Takes Torch To Climate Agenda — Jun 11, 2025The Sierra Club is reportedly cutting staff members for a second time this year, according to E&E News. The environmental nonprofit reportedly announced that it will cut around 30 employees, according to E&E News . At…

UnifyDropshipping says new platform untangles e-commerce sourcing and fulfillment — Sep 1, 2026The e-commerce landscape is converging around unified sourcing, fulfillment, and logistics platforms, with services like UnifyDropshipping streamlining operations for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other channels while luxury retailers tailor high-touch experiences for top clients. Simultaneously, growing international reach, logistics automation, rapid last-mile delivery, returns management, and localization strategies are reshaping how brands expand globally and optimize fulfillment through data-driven, customer-centric approaches.

Jared Kim Used three different sourcing tools last year and they all promised the same "unified" magic until returns piled up and nobody could tell me where my stock actually was.

Disney+ to Stream Formula E Worldwide — Aug 11, 2026Disney+ will be the global streaming home for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories, including the U.S. where it will stream alongside ESPN+ as Formula E enters its GEN4 era, with live coverage of all practice, qualifying and races plus on-demand replays and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The deal expands Formula E’s reach while preserving existing linear broadcast relationships in key markets and aims to grow the sport's audience worldwide.