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US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — 1dUS note: willing to support a 12-month drawdown followed immediately by liquidation of the $500M UNSOS office, starting January 2027.

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.

Man Killed in Sorrento Shark Attack — 1dEmergency services are responding to a suspected shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north, with the beach closed, multiple crews on scene, and at least one swimmer reported missing as authorities search the water. The incident follows a recent high-profile shark attack in Geraldton and comes as patrols begin for the summer season.

Manson Family Follower Convicted in 2 Murders, Dies at 83 — 4dBruce Davis, a longtime follower of Charles Manson, died at 83 while serving a life sentence in California after being convicted of his role in two 1969 killings. Davis died Sept.… — by Andrew Powell

Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — 1dMultiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83 — 4dBruce Davis, 83, Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Hinman and Shea murders, was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vacaville prison; cause undisclosed, parole denied seven times.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — 1dA Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 2dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

James Rodríguez Retires From Colombia National Team After 131 Caps — 3dJames Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals, saying he gave absolutely everything following the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal.

Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten.

South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — 4dSouth Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

Coherent Expands Pluggable Optical System to Support 25.6 Tbps AI LinksTech — 1dCoherent unveiled an enhanced Pluggable Optical Line System in a compact QSFP form factor that supports full C-band amplification, 32 DWDM wavelengths, and up to 25.6 Tbps for 800G ZR/ZR+ optics with autonomous plug-and-play operation. The launch follows strong demand for AI datacenter interconnects, with the company already shipping in volume and reporting 34% revenue growth in the latest quarter, plus guidance for fiscal 2027.

Pentagon reinstates mandatory testosterone screening for troops over 30 — 1dThe Pentagon has reissued and standardized mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male service members aged 30 and older after previously pausing guidance, with under-30 personnel eligible for screening on request and a structured symptom-risk assessment followed by two fasting morning tests. It also clarifies that treatment is for diagnosed deficiency only and should not be used to boost battlefield performance, with no penalties for declining treatment.

Tom Gallagher Smart move keeping treatment limited to diagnosed cases instead of turning it into some performance shortcut.

RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns — 2dRTÉ confirms it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, citing the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and humanitarian concerns, alongside worries about independent access for journalists in the territory. Ireland’s abstention follows its 2026 withdrawal amid broader European boycotts over Israel’s participation and Gaza-related tensions.

Jared Kim The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.

Young people urged to follow Blessed Frédéric Ozanam’s example — Sep 9, 2026St. John Paul II beatified Frédéric Ozanam at World Youth Day in Paris in 1997 and urged young people to follow his example of seeking truth and serving others with charity.

Derek Foss Young people need more examples like his of direct service instead of abstract ideas alone.

Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — 1dDisney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.