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Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — 1dAbout 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 1dU.N. mission finds reasonable grounds U.S. war crimes in Minab school strike; Iranian officials say about 120 children among more than 150 killed. Also cites Iranian crimes against humanity.

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — 2dThe United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

Texas Entrepreneur Says Growth Exposes Operational Weaknesses — 2dAs a Texas entrepreneur, Christian Bolding argues that business growth reveals the need to evolve systems, leadership, and communication, not just scale. He emphasizes grounding expansion in short-term goals, ongoing learning, and attention to customer experience and internal processes to manage broader operations.

Rachel Meyers Bolding is right that growth quickly shows if your systems and leadership can handle it. Short-term goals and better internal processes are what actually keep things running.

Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Miami Crash — 5dFive people were killed on the ground when an Amazon-branded Boeing 767 overran a Miami runway Sept. 6; Amazon suspended 21 Air.

NYC opens 9/11 records portal on Ground Zero air quality — Sep 8, 2026

Rangers beat Red Sox 4-2, gain wild-card ground — 3dDíaz'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.

Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire — Sep 8, 2026

Marcus Bell Some of those early Ground Zero assurances look even weaker once the full files are examined.

NYC Mayor Mamdani releases 9/11 records suggesting officials misled on Ground Zero air quality5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — 3dJeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild-Card Race — 2dThe Diamondbacks dropped a 4-2, 11-inning loss to the Marlins, leaving them about 2.5 games behind the NL wild-card and facing a tight finish with limited games remaining while highlighting wasteful offense and late-inning missteps. In response, Arizona is shaking up the rotation—reinstating Soroka and moving Gallen to the bullpen—amid injuries and continued reliance on Corbin Carroll as they battle for a postseason berth.

Herc Rentals Guide Weighs Electric, Diesel Scissor Lift Options — Sep 10, 2026The articles emphasize selecting the right scissor lift by understanding the main types—electric, rough terrain, and diesel—and weighing a project’s specifics such as application, overhead clearance, ground conditions, weight, and working height to ensure safety and efficiency. They also note that rough terrain models offer features like 4WD, oscillating axles, deep tread tires, higher ground clearance and tilt sensors to handle slopes, while staying within weight limits is crucial to prevent tipping.

Rachel Meyers Rough terrain models with 4WD and higher clearance save time when the ground is uneven, though they cost more to rent and maintain.

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.

Photos capture championship weekend at the 2026 US Open — 6dThe 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center concluded with singles and doubles finals, accompanied by extensive photo coverage of the grounds and championship weekend. The articles compile and promote photo galleries of the event from various outlets, emphasizing visual highlights and on-site action.

Jared Kim The mixed doubles final had some of the best rallies I've seen in years at Flushing Meadows.

Fall Desserts Use Ground Tea Leaves as Unexpected Spice — 5dA suite of fall dessert ideas showcases a range of comforting treats, from new twists on classics like Gooey Butter Cake and apple-centered cakes to skillet cookies and cheesecake topped with seasonal garnishes. The collection also explores using tea as a spice in baking and practical tips for planning, making, and serving these cozy desserts.

Chris Dalton Using tea in cheesecake might work better than expected if it is a strong black variety like the story suggests.

Carrigg's Two Homers Lift Rockies Past Padres 9-3 — 4dCole Carrigg homered twice and went 4-for-5 as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-3, ending an eight-game skid, with Troy Johnston contributing three hits as part of a big multi-run sixth inning. The win snapped the Padres’ eight-game win streak and kept them from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race, while Freeland’s return from the injured list highlighted the Rockies’ victory run.

Priya Raman The sixth inning with Johnston's three hits must have been fun to watch after the Padres had been winning so much lately.

Costa Rica's president says US ground troops could boost security, no deployment planned — Sep 4, 2026Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has floated the idea that U.S. ground operations could bolster national security against transnational crime, but she stressed any such move would require congressional approval and is not currently planned. Her comments come amid ongoing concerns about crime and the judiciary, though she says she is not considering a state of emergency and notes no concrete U.S. deployment proposal.

Derek Foss If it needs congressional approval and isn't even proposed yet, this feels more like a trial balloon than real policy.

USDA Plans Airdrop Millions Rabies Baits SoutheastHealth — Sep 11, 2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture is deploying millions of oral rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast, along with parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Georgia, using airplanes, helicopters, and ground vehicles to create a moving barrier to halt raccoon rabies’ westward spread. Residents are advised to leave the baits undisturbed and vaccinated vaccines are safe for people and pets if touched or consumed.

TCU routs Grambling State 63-7 behind Craig’s four touchdowns — 6dTCU 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.

Ford recalls 148,663 Mustangs over wiring flaw that can cut power — Sep 1, 2026Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from 2024–2026 due to ground connection failures in the engine compartment wiring harness, which can lead to loss of power and critical functions like headlights and windshield washing, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the affected ground terminals at no cost, with recalls and notice letters underway as the remedy is prepared.

Sam Okafor At least it's a free fix and not some huge overhaul, but still annoying if you just bought one of these.

Ukrainian Troops Train U.S. Army on Drone Warfare — 6dThe US Army is intensifying its collaboration with Ukraine to adapt drone warfare, integrating Ukrainian drone tactics and leveraging about 1,900 drones learned from Kyiv’s use in recent Saber Junction drills in Germany, with Ukrainian personnel advising American troops. Military leaders are debating how to structure ground forces for a future where drones are ubiquitous, shifting from a dedicated drone battalion to decentralized, unit-wide drone capabilities amid leadership changes and broader efforts to counter Iranian drone threats.

Tom Gallagher Training together like this should speed up better defenses against cheap drone swarms from places like Iran.

Cannabis smell reported across US Open grounds — Aug 29, 2026At the US Open, the pervasive cannabis smell from adjacent Corona Park is distracting players, with Britons Katie Boulter and Fran Jones noting it affects focus on the court, including during matches on venues like Court 17. The issue has drawn remarks from other players in the past, and organizers say they cannot control off-site smoking around the grounds.

Cristopher Sánchez Allows Six Runs Against Astros — Sep 9, 2026Cristopher Sanchez has strung together several rough outings for the Phillies, raising questions about his viability as a postseason ace as opposing teams capitalize on base-runner traffic, with teammates like Jess Luzardo and Wheeler emerging as the more trusted options. Philadelphia is counting on a rebound from Sanchez in key upcoming series against the Astros and Braves to regain ground in the division, even as Houston’s rotation seeks to maintain its own momentum.

The Damascus RoadGood News — FROM 2034The early church's fiercest persecutor was knocked to the ground by a light and a voice — and became the apostle who carried the faith across the Roman world.