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Reported U.S. Iran War Deaths Exceed Pentagon Tally — 5hThe Washington Post, citing US officials, reports that the Pentagon’s public tally of US deaths in the Iran war undercounts by at least four, with at least 22 (or 23) military fatalities and three contractor deaths not in the Defense Casualty Analysis System. Officials say many deaths are not reflected in the public database, and the Pentagon has declined to comment on the discrepancy.

Chris Dalton The Pentagon needs to explain why these military and contractor deaths aren't showing up in their official count.

Kennedy Tells Vaccine Skeptics They Have Friend in White House — 1dRFK Jr. told Children's Health Defense on Sept. 17 they have a "strong and steadfast friend at the White House" as four measles deaths were reported in Pennsylvania.

Rachel Meyers Parents with real safety questions deserve an ally in government rather than blanket mandates.

House Democrats Seek to Block Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal — 1dFour House Democrats introduced a resolution Thursday to block Trump's Saudi nuclear deal, which lacks an explicit ban on uranium enrichment or spent fuel reprocessing.

Elena Vasquez The resolution makes sense given the classified letters and missing safeguards. Proliferation risks need full public review first.

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.

Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 1dAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

Rams’ Garrett Set for Surgery, Misses Four Games — 4dLos Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, with no clear timeline for his return beyond an earliest four-week window. Head coach Sean McVay said the timeline depends on how the knee responds post-surgery, and Garrett delivered a candid assessment after a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers that his performance was far from his best.

Cavaliers land Peyton Watson on $88 million deal after late push — 1dCavaliers landed Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million deal after a late push; Harden recruited him by call and text during free agency.

Sam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs.

Four Dead, Child Critical After Houma Stabbings — 5dAt least four dead and a child critical after Houma stabbings; 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet named person of interest, with outlets split on whether he is in custody.

Lawyers Seek Withdrawal From Combs’ $100M Lawsuit — 2dSher Tremonte moved to quit Combs' $100M suit, saying fees are over 90 days in arrears and he cut contact for four months. Combs says he switched over unapproved bills.

Maya Lindstrom Combs blaming unapproved charges feels like a convenient excuse when the real issue is a $100 million suit going nowhere.

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.

Postmaster General Reportedly Tells Confidants He Wants to Resign — 2dFour people say Postmaster General David Steiner told confidants he wants to resign; one source said he "didn't come on board to get beat up like this." USPS: "absolutely zero validity."

Dana Whitfield Steiner's resignation would only add more chaos when the Postal Service already struggles with losses and election deadlines.

16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — 3dOn the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.

Maya Lindstrom Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.

Rams’ Myles Garrett Set for Surgery, IR Stint — 5dLos Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games with a return potentially in four weeks. The quartet of upcoming matchups includes the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with a possible return as soon as Week 5 or Week 6 after the operation.

Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.

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.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Lowest Since July — 1dUS initial unemployment benefits claims fell to 196,000 last week, the lowest since July, with the four-week average dipping to 203,250 and signaling a still-tight labor market. Economists had expected 207,500 claims, and while hiring remains modest, job growth continues to occur, underscoring persistent labor-market resilience.

Sam Okafor Fewer claims like this mean the job market is still solid for workers despite slower overall hiring.

Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — 11hNew Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

The Story of the Four Chaplains on the SS DorchesterGood News — FROM 1943Clergy of four faiths give life jackets to soldiers

Pusheen’s first game joins four others on Apple Arcade — Sep 8, 2026

Rangers beat Red Sox 4-2, gain wild-card ground — 2dDíaz's two-run double and Seager's two-run hit powered a four-run second as deGrom struck out eight and Latz notched his 30th save in Texas's 4-2 win over Boston.

Dana Whitfield Seager's two-run single and Latz's save were key, but the Rangers still need to close that one-game gap to the Astros fast.

Houthis attack four Saudi cities, injuring 73 as tensions rise — Sep 8, 2026

Jared Kim Saudi leaders need to find a way to de-escalate before more people get caught in the middle.

Michael Harris II records third four-hit game in Braves win — 6dMichael Harris II had a four-hit game including a three-run homer as the Braves defeated the Phillies, highlighting his breakout hitting season. Meanwhile, the Padres leaned on Dustin Harris with a two-run single to tie a game, shuffled their lineup around Cronenworth’s slump, and remained in the NL Wild Card race.

Rachel Meyers Harris is putting together a real breakout year with the bat for the Braves.

Thieves steal four Renoir paintings from French museum then drop two — Sep 8, 2026

TCU routs Grambling State 63-7 behind Craig’s four touchdowns — 5dTCU rolled to a 63-7 win over Grambling behind Jaden Craig’s career-high 391 passing yards and four touchdowns as the Frogs rebounded from their season-opening loss; the offense piled up 676 yards while the defense stifled Grambling with a 67-yard pick-six and several stops. The victory featured strong contributions from Kari Ashley, Jeremy Payne, and a balanced attack on the ground, signaling a clear turnaround for TCU entering conference play.

Maya Lindstrom TCU's offense looked unstoppable with over 670 yards and Craig throwing four touchdowns to get back on track.

Five Killed, Five Injured in Kansas House FireWorld — 4dA house fire in Independence, Kansas killed five people—four children and their grandmother—and left five others hospitalized, including the children's mother, as investigators work to determine the cause. Community response includes memorials at the scene and a GoFundMe effort to assist with funeral and medical expenses.

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