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Analysis Finds Strong Unions in Most States With Weak Literacy Policies — 16hA new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute is examining a notable connection among teachers’ union strength, early-literacy policies, and reading performance across the c… — by Andrew Powell

Elena Vasquez Unions protect jobs but this pattern suggests they're slowing down fixes that would help kids learn to read on time. States need to act anyway.

Meet the nicest cashier today — Sep 9, 2026A Reddit user posted a photo of a notably kind cashier.

Dana Whitfield Cashiers have tough shifts so it's great when one goes out of their way to be friendly like that.

Sports Roundup Spans Football, Baseball, MotorsportsSports — 3dA multi-sport digest highlights historic and recent results across tennis, football, boxing, sailing, baseball, and college athletics, from the Cincinnati Open’s long-running status and classic NFL milestones to notable coaching moves and a new IndyCar signing. It also notes local prep coverage and WVU athletics updates.

HVAC Contractors Expand Services Across Regional MarketsBusiness — 3dHVAC firms nationwide are broadening their service menus to include full-installation, ongoing maintenance, and advanced diagnostics for both commercial and residential customers, with a focus on ductwork and energy efficiency. Notable expansions span 822 Heat and Air in the Greater DFW area, Rhymes Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, and Arctic Air in Lawrence County, Tennessee, each boosting capabilities to meet growing demand.

Five ETFs See Major August Short-Interest Shifts — 5dSeveral Brookstone and GraniteShares ETFs saw notable August swings in short interest, with BAMV and BAMU showing large reductions and increases respectively, while BAMG also rose and BABX, BABO, and BABO displayed substantial declines in short interest. The shifts reflect varied investor activity across value, growth, ultra-short bond, and leveraged Alibaba-focused funds.

Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — 5dJoey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

Women more satisfied with their churches' efforts to help them understand the Bible, poll findsGood News — Sep 8, 2026A recent American Bible Society poll shows most churchgoers feel satisfied with efforts to help them understand the Bible, with women reporting notably higher satisfaction than men.

Sept. 17 Lottery Results and Powerball JackpotsLifestyle — 5dGlobal lottery updates show mixed outcomes and reforms: the Philippines’ PCSO reported no winners for the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Megalotto 6/45 jackpots on Sept 14, 2026, while New Zealand moves to a 14-ball Powerball format starting Sept 16 with a higher $60 million cap and altered odds. Meanwhile, Daily Lotto results were posted in South Africa with notable jackpot estimates, and apps continue to provide alerts and terms of use for lottery results across regions.

Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 5dThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — 6dLocal education and crime updates: A Brooke County principal faces new wiretap charges with bond set at $200,000, and the Brooke High School contract was terminated following the hearing, while a Steubenville senior housing project was halted after human remains were found. In sports, BYU aims to adapt after Sione Moa's absence, while UFC and boxing events reported notable knockouts and sizeable live gates.

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — 6dDocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.

Chris Dalton Insider sales right after the earnings beat make me think management sees limited upside from here.

August Short Interest Jumps Across Five SecuritiesFinance — 5dSeveral stocks experienced notable spikes in short interest in August, led by Brilliance China Automotive, Rising Dragon Acquisition, and Daicel, with increases topping 300% in some cases, while Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF and Daito Trust Construction also saw sizable rises. The reporting highlights a broad rise in short bets across diverse sectors including travel-to-destination funds, real estate, auto manufacturing, SPACs, and chemicals.

Hims & Hers Faces Investor Class Action, Lead DeadlineBusiness — 5dMultiple lawsuits and regulatory actions have targeted Hims & Hers Health, with the FTC alleging deceptive privacy and billing practices and improper sharing of health data with third parties, contributing to a notable stock drop after the July 29, 2026 announcement. Separately, investors are urged to participate in lead-plaintiff processes for securities-class actions, as several institutions increased holdings or sold, and deadlines for filing lead plaintiff applications remain November 2, 2026.

Trump childhood home in Queens sells for $1.93 million after renovation — 6dDonald Trump’s childhood home in Queens sold for $1.93 million after an eight‑month renovation costing about $500,000, converting the neglected Tudor into a modern 3,100-square-foot residence. Built in 1940 by Fred Trump, the house where Trump spent his first years has become a notable hinge between his early life and his public‑facing real estate history, with previous sales and Airbnb phases noted.

Chris Dalton History aside, two million for a Queens house that size is still a stretch for most buyers.

Raiders, Dolphins Set for 2026 Season Opener — Sep 10, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, are rebuilding with significant roster upgrades and notable players to watch such as running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Mayer, and rookie free safety Treydan Stukes, while star tight end Brock Bowers is out. The Dolphins travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 as under the expected to be improved Raiders era faces a test against a team that is trying to rebound from a difficult previous season.

Rosen Law investigates securities claims against four entities — Sep 8, 2026Rosen Law Firm is expanding securities investigations for investors in Coastal Financial, TruBridge, Barclays, and Flow (FLOW-USD), alleging that these companies issued misleading information and left shareholders with losses, with class actions being prepared where applicable. The firm emphasizes contingency fee arrangements and urges affected investors to join ongoing actions, citing notable stock declines tied to the disclosures.

Photojournalists Capture Global Scenes, Everyday MomentsWorld — Sep 7, 2026A global collage of photo features spans disasters, culture, fashion and sports, technology, and nostalgia, from floods and missile strikes to film festivals, fashion weeks, and major sports events, with a 2001 nostalgia collection adding historical context. The coverage also highlights evolving realities such as a humanoid ambulance in Tokyo and other notable scenes from around the world.

Garmin Plans $1.05 Quarterly DividendBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Garmin rolled out redesigned Drive GPS units and an expanded marine lineup, plus SmartDrive and GMI 40 systems, signaling a push to deepen its automotive and marine ecosystem even as investors weigh margin risk from higher R&D and SG&A. The company also reaffirmed a $1.05 per-share quarterly dividend with a history of growth, while analyst ratings and institutional interest remain broadly positive with multiple price targets and notable holdings changes.

CVC Capital Partners to Name Sisitsky and Rutland Co-CEOs in 2028 — Sep 9, 2026CVC Capital Partners will appoint TPG's Todd Sisitsky as co-CEO alongside Peter Rutland, with the duo slated to take over from CEO Rob Lucas by Q1 2028 as the firm broadens beyond traditional private equity. Sisitsky will also chair the partner board, marking a notable external leadership change as CVC pursues a broader private-markets platform.

Short Interest Falls Across Five Stocks — Sep 9, 2026Five stocks—Replimune Group, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Frontier Group Holdings, Lucid Group, and indie Semiconductor—showed notable declines in short interest on August 14, with short floats at 43.08%, 34.79%, 39.54%, 41.01%, and 32.43% respectively and days-to-cover ranging from about 6 to 13.37. In parallel, institutional activity shifted across these names, with large players like BlackRock, State Street, UBS, and others increasing or decreasing stakes, and insider trading across the period mostly involving sales rather than purchases.

Yamal Brace Leads Barcelona Past Valencia 5-0 — Sep 6, 2026Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 to keep a 100% start in La Liga, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also scoring as Barca moved top and extended their impressive run to four wins. The result came alongside Real Madrid’s defeat and Valencia protests, while Arsenal and Manchester United also had notable results in their respective leagues.

Rachel Meyers Yamal is only 17 and already tearing La Liga apart, scary how good he's getting week by week.

Digital Realty Opens 6.4MW Nairobi Data Center — Sep 7, 2026Digital Realty opened Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2), a 6.4 MW facility that expands the Nairobi campus and, with iColo transitioning to the Digital Realty brand in Kenya and Mozambique, strengthens interconnection to 100+ networks, two internet exchange points, and a satellite teleport to support data sovereignty and global access. The move, alongside the acquisition of iColo, underscores Digital Realty’s push to grow East Africa’s cloud and digital economy and has drawn notable investor attention to the Nairobi expansion.

Priya Raman Nairobi becoming a real regional hub, not just a stopover market anymore. Good to see the infrastructure catching up to demand.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative, tumultuous tenure — Sep 4, 2026Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, concluding a seven-year tenure that drove record growth, major media deals, and expanded the league while drawing scrutiny over leadership and player relations. Reactions were mixed, with praise from NBA's Adam Silver and notable critics like Stephen A. Smith, alongside ongoing discussions about succession planning and the future direction of the league.

Dana Whitfield Whoever takes over next needs to actually listen to the players from day one, that was the biggest complaint about Engelbert's whole run.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals Seinfeld set clashes over Jerry and Elaine romance plot — Sep 4, 2026Julia Louis-Dreyfus says there was “tons” of friction on the Seinfeld set, with frequent disagreements between cast members and writers, though the environment still fostered collaboration and a sense of creative freedom. She notes that despite tensions, the team were like friends and had fun making the show, recalling notable on-set arguments over story directions.

Jared Kim Creative friction like that is usually a good sign, means everyone actually cared about getting the show right.