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Former Fox 2 Anchor Taryn Asher Settles Non-Compete Dispute With Station — 1dFormer Fox 2 Detroit anchor Taryn Asher can now pursue work at other television stations after she and the network reached an agreement resolving a dispute over a non-compete claus… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Good for Asher that she got the non-compete lifted and can look for work elsewhere now.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — 3dDario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Cartersville Scrapyard Grades Metals to Set Customer Payments — 18hTaylor’s Scrapyard and Metal Recycling in Cartersville, GA offers a full suite of scrap-metal disposal services for North Georgia—accepting ferrous and non-ferrous metals via drop-offs, roll-off containers, demolition work, and vehicle recycling, with materials weighed, graded, and prepared for shipment to mills. Customers are paid by weight at a competitive rate, and the yard does not sell auto parts or operate tow trucks.

Sam Okafor Focusing only on metal weight and not reselling parts keeps things straightforward for regular customers.

Microsoft AI Chief Criticizes Anthropic’s Claude Training — 3dMicrosoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned that Anthropic's training of Claude with ideas about consciousness, rights, and welfare could make the model harder to control and potentially dangerous, calling the approach dangerous and advocating for greater transparency and safeguards. He framed the disagreement as a ideological split: Anthropic explores model welfare and constitutional AI, while Microsoft treats AI as non-conscious tools and argues for strict limits on attributing consciousness or rights to AI.

L’Oréal Overtakes LVMH as France’s Most Valuable Stock — 4dL'Oréal's about $234B market cap edged LVMH's $232B on Sept. 15, the first non-luxury French lead since 2017, as LVMH shares sat down roughly 35% year-to-date.

Tom Gallagher Seeing a cosmetics company lead again after years of luxury dominance feels like a real shift in French business.

Ella Langley Ties Mariah Carey Record With 22 Weeks Atop Billboard Hot 100 — 2dElla Langley’s Choosin’ Texas remains at the top, marking a 14th non-consecutive week at No.1 on ARIA and tying the Billboard Hot 100 record with 22 weeks atop the chart. The song’s momentum boosts Langley’s album Dandelion and has drawn critical attention and CMA nominations for its blend of traditional country with contemporary production.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — 2dBeam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — 3dColumnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — 5dLaw enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.

Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — 3dStacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Indonesia Suspends Nearly 2,000 Free-Meal KitchensHealth — Sep 8, 2026Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has temporarily suspended 1,999 free-meal kitchens for failing to register with the health ministry for mandatory hygiene and sanitation certification, as part of a tightened safety push after multiple food-poisoning incidents. With 27,022 kitchens nationwide, the program has expanded rapidly since January 2025, and investigators will determine further action on non-compliant facilities while underscoring that sanitation compliance is non-negotiable.

Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock — 5dThe Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.

Dana Whitfield Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.

US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — 5dThe Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

BRICS Leaders Bridge Divisions to Adopt New Delhi Declaration — Sep 12, 2026BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit are poised to approve a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war by any country while avoiding naming specific states, as they work to bridge the Iran-UAE gulf divide. The declaration, aligned with a broader push against unilateral sanctions and non-UN-authorized coercion, is expected to be finalized and endorsed on Saturday.

Rachel Meyers The stand against non-UN sanctions is welcome but these groups often struggle to enforce their own words.

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — 4dNorthWestern 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.

China retail sales miss forecasts as investment growth slows in August — 5dCanada’s housing data is released as the U.S. markets brace for a Fed rate decision amid stubborn inflation, while China’s August data show weak consumer demand but solid industrial output, highlighting a divergence in the world’s second-largest economy alongside still-elevated geopolitical concerns. Gold sits near a one-month low ahead of the FOMC outcome as higher US yields and rate-cut expectations keep pressure on non-yielding bullion.

Chris Dalton Gold prices near a low makes sense with higher US yields and mixed China data. The Fed move could ease some pressure if it cuts rates.

Alabama Plans 2026 Non-Conference Showdown with North CarolinaSports — Aug 28, 2026Alabama women's basketball is plotting a tougher 2026 non-conference slate that opens with North Carolina, following its 2025 non-conference sweep and NCAA Round of 32 run. In other college sports coverage, FloVolleyball has announced broadcast windows for the 2026 Westmont vs. Cal State LA and Wayne State (MI) vs. Bloomsburg women's games, and a Yahoo report outlines Oregon’s 2026 football opponent lineup.

Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — Sep 12, 2026Legacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — Sep 12, 2026A broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Sprinklr tops quarterly earnings estimates but trims full-year profit outlook — Sep 1, 2026Sprinklr posted Q2 fiscal 2027 revenue of $213.7 million (up 1% y/y) with subscription revenue of $194.8 million, while GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins compressed to 5% and 15% and non-GAAP EPS came in around $0.11, beating expectations. The company issued guidance for Q3 revenue of $215–$216 million and full-year 2027 revenue of $866.5–$868.5 million, and filed an 8-K with a press release detailing the results.

Rachel Meyers % revenue growth but margins shrinking is not a great combo, beat on EPS feels thin when the top line is basically flat.

Big Ten expands live replay reviews to 2026 conference games — Sep 9, 2026The Big Ten is expanding in-broadcast replay reviews to include all conference games and most non-conference games in 2026, featuring live audio between the game referee and replay official, video of the review, and access to the Big Ten Replay Center. The plan, spurred by scrutiny after last week’s Western Michigan–Michigan finish, also notes that a Michigan–Oklahoma game will not be included due to the broadcasting crew arrangement for that pairing.

Tom Gallagher I hope the replay center access actually speeds things up instead of dragging out games with extra scrutiny in every conference matchup.

Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

US Plans $100 Million Africell Loan to Counter Huawei — Sep 11, 2026The Trump administration plans to lend nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecom, to invest in US- and allied-supplied network technology in order to counter Huawei's dominance in Africa. The financing aligns with a broader push to promote non-Huawei telecoms abroad and follows Africell's prior US-backed financing, underscoring Huawei's sizable share of Africa's 5G infrastructure and the administration's 2025 executive-order directive on promoting American technology overseas.

Nicole Hardy This loan should help Africell expand with trusted equipment and slow Huawei's grip on African networks.

JetBlue Raises Revenue Outlook, Cuts Capacity Growth — Sep 10, 2026JetBlue trimmed its third-quarter capacity growth to 1.5%–3.5% from 3%–6% due to weather and Northeast air-traffic-control disruptions, even as it lifted its revenue outlook on strong bookings. The carrier also flagged higher fuel costs, aiming for about $3.96 per gallon in Q3, which alongside ongoing operational pressures kept non-fuel costs elevated despite resilient demand across peak and off-peak periods.

Sam Okafor Those fuel costs near four dollars a gallon plus the operational headaches will likely keep pressure on profits no matter how steady demand looks.

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