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Cartersville Scrapyard Grades Metals to Set Customer Payments — 1hTaylor’s Scrapyard and Metal Recycling in Cartersville, GA offers a full suite of scrap-metal disposal services for North Georgia—accepting ferrous and non-ferrous metals via drop-offs, roll-off containers, demolition work, and vehicle recycling, with materials weighed, graded, and prepared for shipment to mills. Customers are paid by weight at a competitive rate, and the yard does not sell auto parts or operate tow trucks.

Sam Okafor Focusing only on metal weight and not reselling parts keeps things straightforward for regular customers.

Coherent Launches 25.6Tbps AI Datacenter Optical SystemTech — 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.

Senate Panel Approves Bill Allowing Suits Over Government Pressure on Speech — 2dSenate Commerce voted 18-10 for a bill letting citizens sue officials who pressure firms to suppress First Amendment speech; full Senate and House still must pass it.

Clearlake Completes Full Chelsea Takeover — 5dChelsea will move to full control by Clearlake Capital as Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss exit their stakes, with the club valued at about £5 billion including debt and Clearlake set to take complete ownership by year-end. Boehly will step down as chairman while Wyss remains a key stakeholder, and the transition could pave the way for stadium and training-ground upgrades.

World’s Busiest Station Tests Robotic Bins — 1dShinjuku Station in Tokyo is testing three mobile robotic trash bins to assist the overwhelmed sanitation staff amid reduced traditional bins, with trials running until late November and daily passenger flow exceeding 2.7 million. The slow-moving, about-1-meter-tall robots navigate crowds to collect waste, return to a collection point when full, and are evaluated for safety, navigation, and passenger engagement, drawing both concerns about efficiency and enthusiasm from tourists.

Factory Raises $200M at $5B Valuation — 3dFactory raised $200M at a $5B valuation on Sept. 15, 2026—more than triple its $1.5B mark from five months earlier—for AI agents across the full software lifecycle.

Derek Foss Hard to see how any AI startup justifies 5 billion this early when the tech still needs a lot more proof.

Demuth, Klobuchar Seek Firings Over State Fraud — 4dOn Sept. 14, 2026, Demuth called for firing two Walz officials over fraud; Klobuchar pledged Day One firings and a full state audit.

Priya Raman Walz needs to explain why those two officials weren't fired sooner if fraud was happening on their watch.

NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Pilots Applied Full Power Before Miami Runway Overrun — Sep 9, 2026

Derek Foss Maybe the plane was coming in too hot and they only realized it after touching down, which points to approach speed issues.

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 22hLeah 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.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 2dBorussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to team training after a medical incident on his Champions League debut with suspected circulatory problems, with the club calling his first group session an important step toward his full return. Dortmund had previously described a period of individual sessions as he recovers, with no immediate indication of a return date.

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 4dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

As 'Star Trek' turns 60, we take the iconic sci-fi franchise to sickbay for a full health reportEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — 2dNext reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — 3dMarks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — 3dLily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

Mark Harmon returns full time as Gibbs in NCIS: Origins season 3 — Sep 8, 2026Mark Harmon returns as Gibbs full-time for NCIS: Origins Season 3, with his present-day Alaska retirement interrupted as he tackles a case that links to his Camp Pendleton days and the timeline diverges between past and present. The season centers on the Camp Pendleton team, Randy’s fate, and Gibbs’s evolving relationship with Lala, while Austin Stowell portrays the younger Gibbs and the ensemble dynamics drive the prequel forward.

Barcelona Thrash Racing Santander 7-2 — 4dBarcelona took a 2-0 lead against Racing Santander at Camp Nou, with Joao Cancelo curling in an early strike and a 23rd-minute penalty converted by Raphinha after Pedro Felipe was booked for a foul. Ahead of the international break, Barça named a near-full-strength squad with few injuries and potential rotations or debuts for younger players to maintain their recent winning form.

HVAC Contractors Expand Services Across Regional MarketsBusiness — 4dHVAC firms nationwide are broadening their service menus to include full-installation, ongoing maintenance, and advanced diagnostics for both commercial and residential customers, with a focus on ductwork and energy efficiency. Notable expansions span 822 Heat and Air in the Greater DFW area, Rhymes Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, and Arctic Air in Lawrence County, Tennessee, each boosting capabilities to meet growing demand.

World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case — 6dWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.

Elena Vasquez The CAS appeal could drag this out, but easing restrictions now would undermine years of progress against state-sponsored cheating.

Researchers give warblers tiny backpacks to learn more about bird migrationGood News — Sep 8, 2026Stephanie Szarmach and David Toews fit yellow-rumped warblers with multi-sensor geolocators in Anchorage to map their full migration routes.

Maya Lindstrom Those tiny backpacks on warblers could finally show why some routes are disappearing and help us protect stopover spots.

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally workedGood News — Sep 8, 2026A 51-year-old empty nester who once felt embarrassed by her messy home turned to daily habits from a book and kept her space tidy for a full month.

Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say — 4dColorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.

Jared Kim Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.

Kamara Expected Back for Saints Week 1 — Sep 9, 2026Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to play in Week 1 against the Lions, but with a knee injury his workload is likely to be limited. Kendre Miller returned to full practice and remains the top backup, keeping Kamara's fantasy upside modest while reports also noteKamara's limited practice status as the week progresses.

Dana Whitfield Miller looks like the better stash if the knee keeps limiting Kamara's carries all season.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis after surgery — Sep 9, 2026Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced he has cancer, underwent successful surgery, and will undergo chemotherapy, with plans to stay involved while Brandin Knight serves as interim leader if he cannot be on the bench. There is no set timeline for his full return, and the program will navigate the season with Knight guiding the team during Pikiell's absence.

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