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Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — 3dMetallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

McConnell Returns to Senate for First Vote Since June Fall — 6dKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains out after a June fall and pneumonia, with no concrete timeline for his return. Several officials have floated Sept. 14 as a target for his comeback when the Senate reconvenes, but his office has not confirmed a date and questions about his health and transparency persist.

Myanmar Deports Detained U.S. Businessman After Months — 3dMyanmar deported U.S. businessman Adam Castillo on Sept. 16, citing "bilateral friendly relations," after detaining him since June on AmCham breach-of-trust charges.

Sam Okafor The nonprofit involvement shows how these cases often need extra help beyond official channels.

FDA Recalls Two Supplements With Hidden Viagra, Cialis Ingredients — 3dFDA lab tests found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in X10 and biQ-FEL, sold on Amazon and Walmart from December 2024 to June 2026.

Beijing Plans Citywide Drone Ownership Ban — 6dBeijing bans drone possession and storage citywide from Nov. 15, with fines and confiscation, after a June crash killed a pilot and injured 13.

Tom Gallagher The subsidies for turning in drones are a reasonable step to ease the transition for current owners before November.

McConnell returns to cast votes for narrow Republican majority — 4dThe Kentucky senator arrived by wheelchair Sept. 14 for his first floor vote since a June fall, restoring a needed presence for judicial nominees and a stalled farm bill under the GOP’s slim Senate edge.

Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.

France records nearly 8,000 excess deaths amid repeated heatwaves — 3dFrance recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20 amid a heatwave, bringing the total since June to nearly 8,000; most victims were people aged 75 and older. Health authorities caution the figures are provisional and not all deaths are directly attributed to heat, as the summer 2026 was the hottest on record in the country.

Chris Dalton These repeated heatwaves are clearly overwhelming vulnerable groups and France should prioritize cooling measures before next year.

Paralyzed Athletics Prospect Lasko Leaves Rehabilitation Hospital — 3dAthletics minor league prospect Ryan Lasko, who was paralyzed in an outfield collision in late June, has been released from the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and will continue his recovery at home in New Jersey with outpatient therapy. The 24-year-old Rutgers alum fractured the C6 and C7 vertebrae, is gradually regaining sensation, and remains under strong support from teammates, staff, and his family as he begins this next phase.

FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns — 3dThe 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

Kosovo Parliament Approves Kurti’s Fourth Government — 6dKosovo's Parliament formally completed the formation of its institutions and approved Albin Kurti as prime minister for a new term, despite boycotts from some parties. The nomination and formation process—led by VV and Acting President Haxhiu—culminated in Kurti's reappointment after the June 2026 elections to address ongoing institutional crises and advance European integration.

Jared Kim Continuity under Kurti is fine if it tackles the institutional problems without more gridlock.

McConnell Returns to Senate After Months-Long Absence — 5dSen. Mitch McConnell, hospitalized on June 14 and absent from public view for about three months, continues to receive his $174,000 annual salary and has earned roughly $44,000 during the absence, with his staff also pulling in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reports vary slightly on total office payouts, but all note that a substantial sum was paid to McConnell and his team while he was away from Capitol Hill.

Nicole Hardy It's reasonable to expect some pay adjustment after an extended absence even for health reasons.

Tehran urges return to June deal as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' — Sep 1, 2026

Jared Kim Oil markets always jump first and ask questions later. Watch the price settle back down once the rhetoric cools.

Lebanon President Aoun Visits South Amid Israeli Strikes — Sep 12, 2026Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to Nabatieh near the Ali al-Taher ridge as Israeli strikes and a major Hezbollah fortification destruction heightened tensions in southern Lebanon. He urged continued support for residents and adherence to the June framework on Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction, while noting that US-brokered talks with Israel have been pushed to October.

Marcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south.

Citi delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong jobs data — Sep 4, 2026Citigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to begin easing in June 2027 with three 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, after August payrolls rose 162,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting a shift from labor-market concerns to inflation trajectories. The forecast contrasts with a broader market that still frets about inflation, keeping Citi's outlook notably dovish relative to peers who are more tilted toward earlier hikes or prolonged tight monetary policy.

Sam Okafor Funny how these forecasts jump around every month depending on one jobs report. Ask me again in six months.

Palawan Ferry Fire Kills Five, Leaves 87 Missing — Sep 9, 2026A fire aboard the M/V June Aster off Coron in Palawan has killed at least five people, with dozens more reported missing as rescue efforts continue and around 42 passengers and crew have been rescued. The numbers vary by report, but authorities say the vessel carried well over 100 people when it departed Manila, and search operations remain ongoing as investigators review the incident.

The Pitt Seeks Repeat Drama Win as Comedy Race Narrows — Sep 12, 2026At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, The Pitt is the heavy favorite to repeat as best drama, potentially making history as the first series to win the top prize in its first two seasons since Mad Men, while Widow's Bay and Hacks are locked in a tight race for best comedy. Host Mariska Hargitay will lead the ceremony, which NBC will broadcast with Peacock streaming, and Indian viewers can watch the event early on JioHotstar as the awards cover programmes from June 2025 to May 2026.

Derek Foss Widow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night.

Watch: Mama June Reveals Daughter’s Just-Diagnosed Cancer is TerminalReporting — Jul 16, 2023June Shannon, star of “Mama June: From Not to Hot,” has said that she and her family are coming to grips with the fact that she may not have her eldest daughter, Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, for much longer. Cardwell…

US Job Growth Beat Expectations In June — Jul 3, 2025The U.S. economy added 147,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in June, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). June’s job gains came after the U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than…

‘Lassie,’ ‘Lost in Space’ Actress June Lockhart Dies at 100 — Oct 25, 2025June Lockhart, best known for her roles in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” died Thursday. She was 100. The TV icon died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, Calif., Fox News reported. Her daughter, June…

Argentina Economy Grows 2.7% in June — Aug 20, 2026Argentina’s economy expanded 2.7% year-on-year in June 2026, with 12 of 15 sectors growing and fishing and mining leading the gains, while public administration, defense, and education lagged. The rise topped analysts’ forecasts after May’s 0.4% increase.

Mexican ruling party lawmaker found dead, cause of death unclear — Sep 5, 2026Mexican Morena congressman Zenyazen Escobar was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound in Veracruz, with authorities saying investigators are reviewing whether it was suicide or homicide. The case underscores heightened concerns about political violence and organized crime impacting elections ahead of June 6.

Guantanamo 9/11 Trial Set for June 2028 — Aug 26, 2026Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants will stand trial starting June 5, 2028 at Guantánamo, after prosecutors’ request for January 2027 was denied amid ongoing pretrial disputes and complex evidentiary questions tied to one of the longest-running cases in U.S. history. The decision follows a collapsed plea deal and continued legal wrangling over admissibility and the death-penalty question, keeping the case unresolved for years to come.

Baylor Genetics Data Breach Affects 2.8 Million PeopleHealth — Aug 26, 2026A data breach at Baylor Genetics affected about 2.8 million people and potentially exposed highly sensitive medical and genetic testing information, including names, birth dates, addresses, SSNs, and laboratory results. The intrusion occurred June 11–17, with suspicious activity detected around June 15 and notification letters going out starting August 14, while some employee data may also have been exposed and laboratory operations continued during the investigation.

US Job Growth Accelerates in June; Unemployment Rate FallsReporting — Jul 2, 2020The U.S. economy created jobs at a record clip in June as more restaurants and bars resumed operations, further evidence that the COVID-19 recession was probably over, though a surge in cases of the coronavirus…