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Paint Me Like expands paint-by-numbers kits to 96 configurations — 1dPaint Me Like hits 96 paint-by-numbers configs via 2 orientations × 8 sizes × framed/unframed × 3 color levels, announced Sept. 18, 2026.

Tom Gallagher Ninety six options is plenty but I wonder if most buyers will still stick to the standard sizes they already know.

Accenture Evaluators to Embed Inside Anthropic for AI Safety Tests — 1dAnthropic and Accenture each plan at least $1 billion over five years; Accenture evaluators get employee-level access inside Anthropic.

Maya Lindstrom Accenture embedding evaluators at Anthropic could bring useful outside perspective on model risks, but the real test is whether they can push back on internal priorities.

China’s Oil Stockpile Cushions Prices Amid Iran Conflict — 1dChina’s ~1.4 billion-barrel oil reserve has kept prices below worst-case levels six months into Trump’s Iran war; Brent hovers near $100 after a $126 peak.

Tom Gallagher Six months in and Brent at 100 instead of higher shows how much Trump's approach depends on other countries having big stockpiles ready.

Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — 2dMeritage Hospitality Group, operator of 314 Wendy's restaurants across 15 states, filed Chapter 11 on Sept. 17, 2026, after store-level EBITDA fell 48% in 2025.

Maya Lindstrom Chapter 11 could help them restructure but I hope it doesn't lead to more store closures in my area.

MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — 1dMMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

Prada Expands Milan Flagship Into Eight-Level Luxury Hub — 4dPrada has transformed its Milan flagship in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II into an eight-level private-client hub that links the former separate menswear and womenswear stores with an underground passage, adds private shopping spaces, a permanent exhibition and private-dining apartments, and connects to the Marchesi patisserie. The project, which features works by Damien Hirst and aims to generate about €100 million in annual revenue while focusing on experiential luxury for top clients, is framed as a broader shift toward hospitality and experiences alongside iconic retail.

House approves bills on park leases and Indian health needs — 1dThis week’s political highlights include House votes on legislation such as the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act and the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act, plus a focus on upcoming November election dates. Ballotpedia notes that New York’s education commissioner was the highest-paid statewide official in 2025 and outlines the ballot-measure landscape, while Pew Research reports demographic differences in ‘working class’ self-identification by education level.

Treasury Department to buy back up to $6 billion in longer-term debt, triple the normal level — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher Tripling the amount won't fix the overall debt problem but it's a start.

Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — 1dAura Minerals secured a US$200 million syndicated loan at the holding-company level to fund supplier payments and prepayments for production as it advances Era Dorada in Guatemala and expands output at its Almas and Borborema operations, targeting more than 600,000 gold-equivalent ounces per year in coming years. The five-year facility carries SOFR plus 2.70% with a two-year grace period, and management says the financing diversifies funding sources and reinforces a balanced, disciplined growth strategy.

Chris Dalton The grace period helps, but hitting over 600k ounces will depend on steady execution in Guatemala and Brazil.

U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7% — 3dU.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.

Dana Whitfield This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.

Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit — Sep 10, 2026Spain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Rachel Meyers Madrid traffic is tough enough already so starting with just 20 cars under close watch seems like the right cautious approach.

Brookfield Agrees to Acquire Reliance Worldwide for US$2.9 Billion — 4dBrookfield Capital Partners will acquire Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) for US$3.38 per share, valuing the company at about US$2.9 billion, with a scheme of arrangement and a Go Shop period through 15 October 2026. The RWC board unanimously supports the deal, which offers USD or AUD payment options, carries premiums to recent trading levels, and is subject to shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals as well as an independent expert’s report.

Tom Gallagher Brookfield's offer at a premium looks decent for RWC shareholders but the long timeline to close could bring risks.

Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Case Is State Matter Beyond His Pardon Power — 6dFollowing a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts case, her attorney publicly urged President Trump to grant a pardon, but Trump reiterated that presidential pardons cover only federal crimes and called the situation very sad. He also praised Clancy’s attorney and said the case must be resolved at the state level, stressing that there is no winner regardless of retrial considerations.

Kupcho Putts Tie Solheim Cup at 8-8 — Sep 12, 2026Jennifer Kupcho sparked a crucial turnaround for the U.S. at the Solheim Cup by sinking long putts, including a 90-foot effort and a 91/93-foot strike, to help the United States level Europe 8-8 after two days at Bernardus Golf. Her dramatic shots energized the team and heightened expectations for Sunday’s singles as they chase the trophy.

Chris Dalton The 91 and 93 foot efforts show how much pressure she handled to keep the team in it.

Gold Recovers, Silver Slips Before US Inflation DataFinance — Sep 8, 2026Gold and silver prices fluctuated as investors awaited US inflation data and the Fed’s September decision, with gold hovering near key levels around $4,400 per ounce and on the MCX around Rs 1,54,000, while silver showed volatility and experienced multiple intraday pivots. Oil trades near $100 a barrel, reinforcing inflation concerns and keeping a hawkish tilt on policy expectations, as traders assess resistance and support levels and the likelihood of a rate hike based on the upcoming data releases.

Global bond sell-off pushes yields to highest level since 2008Business — Sep 1, 2026

Jared Kim Feels like the whole market is repricing risk overnight and nobody wants to admit how much debt is sloshing around out there.

Senate Faces 60-Vote Test on Crypto Oversight Bill — 6dA new wave of crypto interest is merging space tech and AI with blockchain, as SPXIUM pitches a space‑oriented, governance‑driven asset framework and alerts to AI safety risks that could threaten crypto infrastructure. At the political level, Trump is pushing a sweeping crypto bill with ethics divestment provisions and state-enforcement roles as crypto becomes mainstream, with millions of Americans holding digital assets and numerous jobs tied to the industry.

Despite global ban, suspected mercury skin products stay on Amazon and Temu — 4dA Reuters investigation found that more than 20 banned mercury-containing skin-bleaching products remain for sale on third-party marketplaces like Amazon, Temu, and TikTok Shop across multiple countries despite the Minamata Convention, with sellers concealing origins and relisting under new names. Health authorities warn there is no safe level of mercury exposure and enforcement gaps persist, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory coordination to curb these products’ rapid, cheap skin-lightening effects.

Global bond yields surge to highest level since 2008 amid inflation fearsBusiness — Sep 1, 2026

Dana Whitfield Rising yields are going to make mortgages even more painful before this is over.

Waymo and Tokyo Partners Target Japan’s First Driverless Taxi Service in 2027 — 5dWaymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu plan Japan’s first fully driverless commercial taxi service in Tokyo by 2027, with a phased rollout of up to about 100 Level 4 autonomous vehicles accessible via the GO and Waymo apps, pending safety verifications and regulatory approvals. The initiative follows extensive testing since 2025 and involves Nihon Kotsu on-site operations while Waymo provides the autonomous system and fleet management, illustrating a coordinated push toward wider autonomous mobility in Japan.

Nicole Hardy Starting with just 100 vehicles seems like a smart way to test the waters before scaling up.

Delaware Voters Pick Nominees in 33 Primary Contests — 6dDelaware's September primaries solidified major-party nominees for the U.S. Senate and a single House seat, with voting by mail and in person across the counties and campaigns intensifying ahead of the November general election. The state also hosts 33 contested races, including incumbent and open-seat contests at the state level, while Senator Chris Coons faces several challengers in the Democratic Senate race and Republicans select their contenders to vie for the seat.

Trump-Pardoned Crypto Investor Donates Record £36m to Reform UK — Sep 11, 2026Crypto investor Ben Delo donated a record £36 million to Reform UK to help level the playing field and prepare the party for government ahead of Britain’s next election, with Nigel Farage praising the support. Delo, co-founder of BitMEX and pardoned by Donald Trump, remains a high-profile donor amid ongoing reporting on Reform’s funding.

Derek Foss It's odd to see so much money from a Trump-pardoned crypto founder flowing into Reform UK when questions about their overall funding keep coming up.

Springboks, All Blacks Set for Baltimore Series Decider — Sep 10, 2026The Springboks hold a 2-1 series lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore against the All Blacks, who must overturn the deficit to level the series and build momentum for the World Cup cycle. The U.S.-hosted clash marks a landmark for rugby in America with World Rugby backing and potential future fixtures, while analysts and former players highlight tactical factors and the importance of a strong start.

Dana Whitfield The All Blacks must start fast in Baltimore or the Springboks will seal the series and take real momentum into the World Cup cycle.

Lazio Rally Past Udinese 2-1, Stay PerfectSports — Sep 8, 2026Lazio came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1, with Frattesi leveling in the 75th minute and Albert Gudmundsson netting the decisive goal in the 88th. The victory extends Lazio’s strong start in Serie A, keeping them among the early leaders with an undefeated run alongside Roma and Inter.

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