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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.

SEC proposes rescinding rule on shareholder proposals — 2dSEC proposed Sept. 16 to rescind Rule 14a-8 on shareholder votes. NY Comptroller DiNapoli said it lets management 'shield themselves from accountability.'

US extends fuel truck driver shifts to avert supply delays amid record diesel prices — 1dSean Duffy issued a 90-day waiver letting fuel truck drivers work 16 hours a day, up from 14, as U.S. diesel hit a record $6.29 a gallon.

Derek Foss Blaming drivers hours ignores how energy policies drove prices this high in the first place.

AI Leaders Clash Over Safety and Regulation — 3dElon Musk urged the world’s leading AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and major Chinese firms, to establish a shared test harness that would let rivals evaluate each other’s models before public release to bolster safety amid a push for slower frontier AI development. The coverage also notes investor caution around AI hype and risk, with some seeing buying opportunities in tech and bonds despite ongoing calls for stricter regulation and safety reviews.

Australia proposes law letting users opt out of social media algorithms — Sep 7, 2026

Kushner says Qatar strike fallout pushed Gaza deal; Israel rejects account — 5dKushner said Israel's failed Sept. 9, 2025 Doha strike isolated it, letting the U.S. push a Gaza deal that freed 48 hostages; Israel rejects that account.

Jared Kim Hamas leaders surviving the hit makes it hard to see the strike as the main driver behind the ceasefire.

Oklahoma State Upsets No. 6 Oregon, Morris Refocuses — 2dOklahoma State stunned No. 6 Oregon 39-31 and immediately shifted to a hard reset, focusing on speed, physical preparation, and not letting the win define the program. Coach Eric Morris stressed learning from both games, avoiding distractions, and building momentum toward Murray State by prioritizing preparation and execution over outside noise.

CBS Sets 2026 Daytime Dates for Soaps and Price Is Right Twists — 4dThe Bold and the Beautiful leads CBS daytime returns Sept. 8; Price Is Right adds Wild Wheel Wednesday and Let's Make a Deal debuts Cash Course with spinning duck, stone toad and octopus.

Sam Okafor Swapping Matlock for the new Cupertino drama feels like a solid shift toward more original scripted shows.

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.

Global Bright Future Launches GBF Send for International TransfersTech — 3dGlobal Bright Future LLC unveiled GBF Send, a fully online international money-transfer service that lets verified users send up to $10,000 per transaction with funds received directly into bank accounts or mobile wallets, and it features transparent exchange rates, fees, and delivery estimates. The service emphasizes clear communication, human-supported assistance, and quick explanations when transfers are reviewed for compliance or security checks.

Rachel Meyers Ten thousand dollar limit per transaction works for most needs but families sending bigger amounts will still need workarounds.

What We’re Reading: What If You Could Opt Out of Algorithms? — Sep 9, 2026Australia advances laws letting users choose chronological social media feeds over algorithms and shielding children from harmful content. The UN also endorses a map that shows continents in true proportion.

Elena Vasquez Australia letting users pick chronological feeds over algorithms seems like a practical way to cut down on harmful recommendations.

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — 2dNorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

Chathams School District sued over limits on parental notification for gender changes — Sep 7, 2026Wealthy New Jersey Chatham/Chathams School District is facing multiple lawsuits over a policy that lets students change names and gender identities in school records and lets counselors decide how much parents are informed, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Plaintiffs—Moms for Liberty, Moms for America, and several parents—argue the policy violates parental rights and constitutional protections, while the district defends compliance with guidance amid ongoing litigation following Mirabelli v. Bonta.

Priya Raman Schools are stepping into territory that belongs to families. Counselors aren't parents and shouldn't be making these calls alone.

Trump Says No Regrets Over Iran War — Sep 10, 2026President Donald Trump says he has no regrets about launching the Iran war and would take the same actions again, arguing the conflict will end immediately after the midterm elections and that he is not letting Iran obtain a nuclear weapon. The comments are framed as a defense of his leadership ahead of the November vote, highlighting perceived political gains while opponents warn of the war’s consequences for Republicans.

Elena Vasquez Trump is right to prevent Iran from getting nukes, and finishing this before midterms shows he's focused on results over politics.

Educators Urge Parents to Let Children StruggleLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026Developmental experts say allowing children to struggle with everyday problems helps them develop planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, even as parents face the pull of instant AI help. The guidance emphasizes pausing before stepping in, considering a child’s age and circumstances, and recognizing that frequent interventions can hinder learning how to recover from mistakes or try new approaches.

Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now.

EU drafts antitrust update letting dominant firms cite public benefits, critics warn — Sep 3, 2026The EU is revamping antitrust guidance to let dominant firms defend certain practices that would normally raise competition concerns if they deliver sustainability, public-policy goals, or resilience in supply chains, and to clarify when dominance applies. Critics warn that the broader allowances could blur anti-competitive abuse with pro-competitive efficiency, risking unfair dominance.

Maya Lindstrom Sounds nice on paper but "public benefit" is exactly the kind of vague phrase big lobbyists love to exploit.

Harris Urges Black Americans ‘Let’s Not Let COVID Get Us’Reporting — Feb 24, 2021U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged Black Americans on Wednesday to get the coronavirus vaccine as studies show Blacks and Hispanics are lagging in COVID-19 vaccinations. “Let’s not let COVID get us. Let’s get the…

Owner of ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Store Chain Says Business Is ‘Very Good’Reporting — Dec 30, 2021The owner of a “Let’s Go Brandon” store chain is looking to add locations, saying business is “very good.” Keith Lambert told FOX Business , “A customer came into one of our locations and bought a Let’s Go Brandon…

LARRY ELDER: Trump Blowing Dems Out Of Water On Every Issue That Matters Most To Americans — Mar 9, 2025Democrat strategist James Carville advises his party to simply wait for President Donald Trump to fail: “I’m telling the Democrats, just sit there, play possum. Let them go, let them go, let them go. Poll numbers have…

Watch: Biden’s Trip to Kentucky Goes South as He’s Greeted with Shouts of ‘Let’s Go, Brandon’ and ‘Pedophile’Opinion — Dec 16, 2021President Joe Biden was greeted by sarcastic chants of “Let’s go Brandon!” while surveying the damage in tornado-ravaged Mayfield, Kentucky, on Wednesday. “ Let’s go Brandon ” is a euphemistic way of saying “F*** Joe…

STEPHEN MOORE: Let’s Kill CancerOpinion — Mar 31, 2026There are few things in life more terrifying than a diagnosis of cancer – as any victim to this horrible disease will tell you. So let’s kill cancer before it kills us. What if we adopted an Operation Warp Speed for…

Trump on Accepting the Results of the Election: ‘Let’s See What the Hell Happens’Reporting — Nov 1, 2020With only two days until the election, President Donald Trump is letting his supporters know whether he will accept the results. “And now they say, ‘Will you respect the decision of the voters and will there be a…

Sen. Ted Cruz Joins In on Anti-Biden Catchphrase in Video: ‘Let’s Go Brandon’Reporting — Oct 18, 2021Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is joining in on the viral “Let’s go Brandon” trend that is anti-President Joe Biden . A video showing Cruz saying, “Let’s go Brandon,” was reposted by the Texas senator. Cruz added in the repost…

A Trip Down Memory Lane – With a Side of Trouble — Mar 27, 2026Welcome to Friday, let’s grab a cup of coffee and dive into some of the day’s noteworthy tales. Spoiler alert: They’re about as uplifting as a Monday morning, but let’s tackle them with our usual flair, shall we…

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