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Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — 4dMacklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

Priya Raman Fans who bought tickets months ago shouldn't lose out because one artist decided to make a statement on stage.

Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — 14hPresident Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

Tom Gallagher Permanent rights sound good until something changes and we end up stuck in another long commitment.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — 5dGlobal markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief — 2dMacklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

Derek Foss Macklemore donating his full tour earnings directly to those six groups sets a strong example for other artists.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — 5dGoldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan — 4dIn Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.

Polls Show Trump Approval at 35 to 39 Percent — 1dAcross recent polls, President Trump’s approval hovers in the mid-30s while disapproval dominates, with YouGov showing a net -25 and Fox News/Reuters-Ipsos readings around 39% approval and 61% disapproval, a pattern linked to concerns over inflation and the Iran war. Polls also reveal demographic gaps, with women and younger voters more negative and broad doubt about the administration’s handling of Iran and domestic economic issues.

Hodgkinson wins Athlos 800m in black hooded Nike speedsuit — 15hHodgkinson debuted a black hooded Nike speedsuit and won the Athlos 800m in 1:56.40 by more than two seconds, taking $65,000 and a Tiffany crown.

Nicole Hardy Athlos events like this one are finally bringing decent prize money and spectacle to the sport.

Fitch upgrades Thailand credit outlook to stable from negative — 1dThailand’s sovereign credit outlook was upgraded to stable by Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P, underscoring political stabilization and a more favorable debt trajectory after the February election, with the rating still at BBB+. Meanwhile, Moody’s lifted Bangladesh’s outlook to stable from negative on easing political and external pressures and stronger external finances, though S&P and Fitch have in recent months moved the country’s outlook to negative, signaling persistent vulnerabilities.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 2dU.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.

Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — 23hAura 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.

Chelsea Fall 3-0 as Alonso Admits Defensive Struggles — 13hChelsea lost 3-0 at Brentford as Xabi Alonso said the team is "not feeling it fully to compete for the whole game," having conceded two or more goals in each of his first five league matches.

Sam Okafor The second half drop in intensity shows a real mentality issue that one training session won't solve.

Macklemore dropped from tour over views in trending left meme — 10hMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends presidential press access — 11hIn this 57-second clip Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders states it is difficult to oppose a free press while questioning the President in the Oval Office and adds that he has been more accessible than any president in history. The video is circul

Jared Kim It's hard to take the claim of record accessibility seriously when so many briefings have been canceled or limited to friendly voices.

Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Launch in 2028 — 1dWaymo plans fully autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028, its first Southeast Asia market, after more than 20 million autonomous rides.

Elena Vasquez Singapore's dense traffic and strict rules will be a real test for Waymo's self-driving tech by 2028.

Judge Restores $7 Billion Solar Program for 900,000 — 16hTrump-appointed Judge Mary McElroy on Sept. 18, 2026, vacated EPA’s termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program for more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.

Nicole Hardy The EPA shouldn't have ended the program without a better reason, and the judge was right to step in.

House Panel Votes to Recommend Contempt for Leon Black in Epstein Probe — 3dHouse Oversight voted 41-0 to recommend contempt for Leon Black after he skipped Epstein-probe depositions; he paid Epstein more than $150 million.

Tom Gallagher A unanimous 41-0 vote on contempt shows Congress takes these Epstein connections seriously no matter who you are.

Salk Tests Deep-Root Soybeans for Carbon Storage — 22hSalk soybeans grow roots up to a meter deeper; preliminary data show up to 30% more topsoil carbon. $18M Bezos grant funds Illinois trials.

Rachel Meyers Engineering these traits sounds useful, but they need to confirm it works at scale before expecting wide adoption.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration DEI Grant Cuts — 1dJudge Angel Kelley struck down a Trump administration directive terminating more than $600 million in teacher-training grants tied to DEI programs.

Chris Dalton The judge was right to require the department to explain its reasoning and consider the effects on schools before cutting that funding.

Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — 19hPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — 1dLuis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Typhoon Dolphin Drives Most of China's August Disaster Losses — 1dGlacier-collapse mudslide at a Tibet-Nepal border left 43 dead and 519 missing in China; the broader disaster killed more than 1,400 across both countries.

Priya Raman Twelve million people hit in one month means crop damage will push up food prices for everyone this winter.

Influencers from 14 countries draw Xinjiang routes from mystery boxes — 2dMore than 20 Chinese and foreign influencers from 14 countries gathered in Tacheng, Xinjiang, for a seven-day autumn media tour themed 'A Tribute to the Land,' with routes chosen via mystery boxes and content creation spanning short videos, photo essays, and live streams. The event highlights Tacheng’s ethnic diversity and landscapes, featuring processional performances and immersive field experiences for audiences at home and abroad.

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