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Doughty Named Kings Captain After Kopitar Retirement — 2dTwo-time Stanley Cup champion, 2016 Norris Trophy winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Doughty is the Kings’ 15th captain.

Elena Vasquez The alternates look like a balanced group but I wonder how Panarin fits in long term with the Kings.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 1dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Aldi Unveils $9.99 Library Ghost Halloween Art — 2dAldi is expanding its Halloween lineup with items like the Library Ghost wall art priced at $9.99 and other spooky decor such as LED floating witch hats and ceramic ghost bowls launching in late September, reflecting a broad limited-time push into seasonal offerings. Alongside decor, Aldi is promoting discount finds across fashion and food for Halloween, highlighting affordable, time-limited items across categories.

Apple Pay Expected to Launch in India Next Month With Axis Bank — 1dApple Pay is set to launch in India next month starting with Axis Bank's credit cards, with talks continuing with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to join on commercial terms. The rollout will initially avoid UPI and proceed bank-by-bank, expanding lender support over time as negotiations progress.

Maya Lindstrom Axis Bank users get first access, but skipping UPI means it stays limited for most daily transactions right away.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 5dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Israel, Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties — 2dIsrael and Morocco will exchange ambassadors for the first time after a Sept. 16 New York trilateral. Sa'ar: "The friendship between the Moroccan people and the Jewish people has deep roots and a glorious history."

Rachel Meyers Seeing the US join these talks shows the Abraham Accords still have momentum for practical progress.

Bonnie Greer, British Cultural Figure, Dies at 77 — 2dBonnie Greer, Chicago-born playwright, OBE and Question Time panellist who moved to Britain in 1986, died Sept. 16, 2026, at 77 after a brief illness.

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.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Canada Inflation Holds at 3% as Grocery Price Growth Slows — 4dCanada's annual inflation held at 3% in August as grocery inflation slowed to 2.8%, falling below the headline rate for the first time since July 2024.

Chris Dalton Three percent is still too high and will keep squeezing budgets until the Bank of Canada cuts rates further.

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez Launching all the parts with SpaceX will take a lot of flights before anything starts working.

Russian Emigration Queries Surge Amid Mobilization Fears — 5dKovcheg saw nearly eight times more emigration inquiries last month than in May; a Moscow woman called the draft 'a one-way ticket.'

Maya Lindstrom Digital restrictions will make remote work impossible for many, so leaving is a practical step.

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 15hLeah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 4dKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake set for November Switch 2 launch — Sep 8, 2026

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.

Netanyahu Plans UN General Assembly Visit — 4dPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York from September 23–25 to address the United Nations General Assembly, with the trip timed between Yom Kippur and Sukkot. The coverage notes his role in boosting his campaign, ongoing debates about his arrest warrants, and expectations of the UN speech, as reported by multiple outlets.

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Oil prices top $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Iran strikesBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez This spike shows why we should have built up domestic energy production years ago.

Jefferson-Wooden runs 21.47 for fourth-fastest 200m time and victory — 5dMelissa Jefferson-Wooden ran 21.47, the fourth-fastest 200m in history, to win in Budapest and complete the 100-200 double for $300,000.

Marcus Bell Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47 with that headwind looks like a real statement ahead of the LA Olympics.

Teen reading scores reach lowest point this century amid rising screen timeWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — Sep 12, 2026Legacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

Saudi-Houthi Strikes Escalate, Displace Over 100,000 — 2dThe Yemen-Houthi conflict and Iranian actions are hobbling Red Sea shipping and threatening global oil supplies, with civilian displacement rising and the region’s oil flow at risk as airstrikes, blockades, and cross-border attacks intensify. At the same time, U.S. policy moves and energy-security concerns—ranging from potential tariffs on Russian crude affecting partners like India to regional reactions—underscore a shifting, fragile energy landscape.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — 2dJackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

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