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Panettiere Memorial to Exclude Mother and Ex-Boyfriend — 16hHayden Panettiere’s Sept. 19 Malibu memorial expects about 150 guests; reports say mother Lesley Vogel and boyfriend Brian Hickerson are not invited.

EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Limits — 1dTrump EPA on Monday rolled back Biden-era power plant greenhouse-gas limits, estimating $160B sector savings through 2047; ex-Bush EPA chief Whitman called it "unconscionable."

Derek Foss Lowering emissions rules could cut power costs for families, but we need to watch the health effects on nearby communities closely.

US Retail Sales Rebound 1.2%, Exceed Forecasts — 2dUS retail sales rose 1.2% in August, beating the 0.8% forecast after a revised July drop, with ex-auto sales up 1.4% and y/y growth at 6.0%.

Jared Kim This rebound shows consumers are still spending despite higher rates, so the Fed has more work ahead to slow the economy.

Lindsay Clancy’s Ex-Husband Complains of ‘Relentless’ Harassment6 sources — Sep 8, 2026

LSU football ends quest to add ex-NFL players to roster this season — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher LSU made the right call focusing on their current roster instead of chasing NFL veterans who might not mesh with the team.

Gwyneth Paltrow makes rare comment on ending ‘heady’ romance with ex Brad Pitt — Sep 8, 2026

Zelenskyy sanctions ex-press secretary Mendel over disinformation claims — 5dZelenskyy has imposed personal sanctions on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel alongside ten other individuals for spreading disinformation and supporting Russia, including asset freezes and restrictions on trade and movement. Mendel has criticized the move as unconstitutional, arguing sanctions on Ukrainian citizens contradict peace efforts.

Jared Kim Freezing assets of Ukrainian citizens like Mendel without due process risks dividing the country further during war.

Mexico Antitrust Watchdog Probes Professional Soccer Market — 4dMexico’s National Antitrust Commission opened a formal, ex-officio probe into possible monopolistic practices in the professional football market, prompted by fan complaints and focusing on the absence of promotion and relegation and the concentration of Liga MX’s ownership and broadcasting rights. If violations are found, the FMF could face penalties up to 10% of annual revenue as investigators examine affiliation, organization and access to competitions.

Nicole Hardy It's good the commission is finally checking how Liga MX blocks promotion and locks up TV rights.

Gael Cameron Breaks Silence After Ex-Partner’s Assault Conviction — Sep 5, 2026Gael Cameron has broken her silence about ex-Nathan Gallagher’s December 2025 domestic-violence arrest and subsequent conviction on three counts, with Gallagher facing an arrest warrant and Bravo severing ties with him. Cameron said she’s quietly healing for her son Kayden, thanking supporters and vowing to move forward.

Nicole Hardy Glad she's putting Kayden first and taking her time to heal instead of rushing to speak publicly.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — 4dThe Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

Ex-Congressman George Santos Receives Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban — Aug 31, 2026

Nicole Hardy Honestly the only surprising part is that Kalshi even had a "lifetime ban" list before this. Santos earned the first entry.

Shanna Moakler Regrets Travis Barker Documentary Participation — Sep 11, 2026Shanna Moakler says she regrets participating in ex-husband Travis Barker’s Hulu documentary, believing she wouldn’t be portrayed fairly, a stance she shared during interviews ahead of her upcoming memoir Blink of an Eye. The posts reiterate that she and Barker were married from 2004 to 2008 and share two children, with Moakler aiming to inspire other women through her experiences with trauma and public scrutiny.

Dana Whitfield Her memoir sounds like the better way to share what really happened without someone else's editing.

Discovery Loop Reportedly Seeks $50 Billion Valuation Weeks After $10 Billion Round — Sep 11, 2026Discovery Loop, the AI startup founded by ex-Google researchers including Jeff Dean, is pursuing a new funding round at about $50 billion valuation, a rapid leap from roughly $10 billion earlier this year as investor demand surges. Terms are not yet confirmed, and there is no guarantee the deal will close at that valuation, with the company operating as a public-benefit corporation.

Sam Okafor Ex-Google founders probably bring real expertise but this valuation surge on unconfirmed terms makes me question how sustainable the growth can be.

John Hancock raises dividends across five funds, one yielding 9.6% — Sep 2, 2026Five John Hancock funds announced upcoming dividends around Sept. 1: HPS (9.6% yield) and PDT (8.4%) pay on Sept. 30 after a Sept. 11 ex-div date, while JHS yields 5.7% with a Sept. 30 payment and Sept. 11 ex-div date, HTD yields 7.5% with the same dates, and BTO yields 6.7% with a Sept. 30 payout and Sept. 11 ex-div date. The dividend announcements reflect ongoing strategies to provide current income through a mix of dividend-paying equities and fixed-income assets.

Jared Kim HPS at 9.6% is tempting but I always wonder how sustainable those double-digit yields really are long term.

August Short Interest Jumps Across Five SecuritiesFinance — 6dSeveral stocks experienced notable spikes in short interest in August, led by Brilliance China Automotive, Rising Dragon Acquisition, and Daicel, with increases topping 300% in some cases, while Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF and Daito Trust Construction also saw sizable rises. The reporting highlights a broad rise in short bets across diverse sectors including travel-to-destination funds, real estate, auto manufacturing, SPACs, and chemicals.

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.

Agree Realty Dividend: $0.27; Ex-Date Aug 31 — Aug 31, 2026Five companies announced monthly or quarterly dividend payments, with Agree Realty, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Cullen/Frost Bankers, FactSet, and Assurant each detailing their upcoming cash dividends and ex-dividend dates, underscoring their established payout histories. All five firms highlight long-running dividend records, including multiple years of increases, signaling stable income streams across real estate, renewable energy, banking, analytics, and insurance sectors.

BlackRock funds declare monthly dividends yielding up to 13.2 percent — Sep 10, 2026BlackRock’s funds announced new monthly dividends: BGY will pay 0.0426 per share and yield about 8.8%, BGR 0.0973 per share with roughly 6.6% yield, BLW 0.1132 per share yielding about 11.0%, and BGT 0.1203 per share with an approximate 13.2% yield, with ex-dividend dates set for October 15 and distribution on October 30. Separately, a Form 3 indicates Azam Zeshan Raza, a portfolio manager, is a reporting insider for BGY, but no transactions or holdings were reported for him.

Sam Okafor Yields that high often signal bigger risks like NAV erosion over time, so I'd research the holdings first.

Earle-Berrios Split Anchors Netflix Reality Series — Sep 9, 2026Alix Earle discussed reaching out to ex Braxton Berrios to see if they could reconcile, even as their December 2025 breakup coincided with the spotlight on her Netflix reality series Earle Meets World, which also covers the timing and fallout of their split. Across interviews with People and other outlets, she explains the show was in development before the breakup, and that the eight-episode season chronicles what she calls the most explosive four months of her life while balancing family input and expectations about authentic storytelling.

Bill Gates’ Ex-Wife Speaks Out on His Meetings With ‘Evil’ Jeffrey EpsteinReporting — Mar 3, 2022The ex-wife of tech mogul Bill Gates said in an interview that aired Thursday that her ex-husband’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was one of the multiple causes of their divorce. “It was many…

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Statements Made by Depp’s Ex That Were Not Admitted in TrialReporting — Aug 3, 2022Unsealed court documents include statements made by actor Johnny Depp’s ex-girlfriend, Ellen Barkin, that were not admitted in his defamation case against his ex-wife. Fox News noted that Barkin testified in a…

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.

Watch: Bull Rider Knocked Unconscious, Raging Beast Turns to Finish the Job Before His Cowboy Dad Jumps InOpinion — Feb 19, 2022You could do things the easy way. Or you could do things the cowboy way. That’s what the ex-NPR, ex-CBS, ex-Disney Western music and comedy group Riders in the Sky has frequently said. They could have been referring to…

Ex-gang Member Turns Anti-knife Crusader After Friend’s Tragic Death‌ ‌Reporting — Aug 27, 2024Carl Scott, the ex-gang member who turned his life around. Carl’s dysfunctional lifestyle saw him stabbed in the leg and spend multiple years in prison. TONY KERSHAW VIA SWNS. “> Meet the ex-gang member who turned his…

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