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Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster — Sep 12, 2026Tesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.

Maya Lindstrom A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.

Securities Lawsuits Set October Deadlines for Three Firms — 4dInvestors in GoDaddy, ARS Pharmaceuticals, and Aardvark Therapeutics are being notified of upcoming lead plaintiff deadlines in securities class actions: GoDaddy by October 20, 2026; ARS by October 5, 2026; and Aardvark by October 13, 2026. The lawsuits allege false or misleading statements about product safety and clinical prospects, seeking recovery for affected shareholders.

FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns — 3dThe 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — 3dCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

Salzgitter Appoints Christoph Martin CFOBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Salzgitter AG named Christoph Martin as its next chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2026, to succeed Birgit Potrafki who will leave January 31, 2027 and will assist with a smooth transition. Martin, who has served on the management boards of Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel and Salzgitter Mannesmann International since January 2025, brings extensive finance and controlling experience from Thyssenkrupp and other roles.

Maryland Plans Mailing Nearly 600,000 Ballots — 1dMaryland voters have requested nearly 600,000 mail-in ballots for the 2026 gubernatorial election, with mailings starting Sept. 19 and deadlines in late October for mail, fax, or email requests and Nov. 3 for return. In New Jersey’s Monmouth County, residents can apply for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with a Oct. 27 deadline and in-person submission through Nov. 2, reflecting broad ongoing use of vote-by-mail options across jurisdictions.

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.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Further 2026 Hike — 5dRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid rising inflation risks linked to crude oil prices, with SBI Ecowrap signaling a higher chance of rate hikes as oil crosses $100 a barrel. The meetings precede the RBI’s October 5–7, 2026 MPC policy review, following India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a kept repo rate of 5.25% in August.

BlackRock funds declare monthly dividends yielding up to 13.2 percent — Sep 10, 2026BlackRock’s funds announced new monthly dividends: BGY will pay 0.0426 per share and yield about 8.8%, BGR 0.0973 per share with roughly 6.6% yield, BLW 0.1132 per share yielding about 11.0%, and BGT 0.1203 per share with an approximate 13.2% yield, with ex-dividend dates set for October 15 and distribution on October 30. Separately, a Form 3 indicates Azam Zeshan Raza, a portfolio manager, is a reporting insider for BGY, but no transactions or holdings were reported for him.

Sam Okafor Yields that high often signal bigger risks like NAV erosion over time, so I'd research the holdings first.

Verizon Declares $0.7075 Quarterly Dividend, 5.7% YieldBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Verizon Communications declared another stable quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share (5.7% yield), with payments set for November 2, 2026 to holders of record on October 9 and an ex-dividend date of October 8. Vertiv Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of 0.0625 per share (annualized 0.25) with a September 24 payout to holders of record September 14, reflecting a modest dividend profile as it has raised payouts in recent years.

Brookfield Agrees to Acquire Reliance Worldwide for US$2.9 Billion — 3dBrookfield 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.

John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album Muse Due October 23 — Sep 8, 2026John Legend has unveiled Muse, a 16-track collaboration with Pharrell Williams described as a Black James Bond aesthetic, with Daylight as the leading single ahead of its October 23, 2026 release, and featuring guests like Pharrell on multiple tracks and Clipse on Bodies On The Floor. The project, produced entirely by Pharrell and recorded during a Paris session, marks Legend’s first full-length with Williams and comes as he also begins a management shift to Roc Nation.

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — 4dTransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Braves Push Back Chris Sale Start — 5dThe Atlanta Braves are balancing rest and rotation management as they race toward a postseason berth, with Chris Sale’s status at the center of decisions on whether to have him on regular rest or to save him for a potential Wild Card series, while JR. Ritchie could start to provide rest and postseason alignment. Injury and workload challenges—including Reynaldo López landing on the 15-day I.L. with shoulder issues and other young pitchers stepping up—are reshaping the rotation as they prepare for October.

Senegal Welcomes Flame for Africa's First Youth Games — 6dSenegal welcomed the Olympic flame for Dakar 2026, marking Africa's first Youth Olympic Games, with a 100-women procession and IOC President Kirsty Coventry in attendance. The flame, lit in Athens, will launch a 3,600-kilometre tour through all 14 regions ahead of the October 31 opening, hosting about 2,700 athletes across 35 sports in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.

Michigan Senate Candidates Plan Two October Debates — Sep 3, 2026Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers have agreed to two televised debates this October in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race—Oct. 8 in Grand Rapids and Oct. 21 in Detroit—with additional organizers and moderating details announced. A third September 15 debate is under discussion, while the campaign highlights emphasize the race’s national implications as they face off before the Nov. 3 election.

Whole Foods recalls cheese in seven states over undeclared egg protein — Sep 12, 2026Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in 18 stores across seven states due to undeclared egg lysozyme, a risk for egg-allergic individuals; affected products include Cabricharme varieties with PLU codes 57953 or 54670 and best-by dates through October 7, 2026, and customers are advised to destroy the cheese or obtain a refund as no illnesses have been reported.

Marcus Bell Whole Foods should double-check labels on imported products like this. Undeclared egg doesn't belong anywhere near the dairy case.

Mariah Carey Thaws Out for the Holiday Season with New Christmas VideoReporting — Nov 2, 2023Mariah Carey is kicking off the holiday season and a new Christmas tour by thawing out! On the last night of October, just as Nov. 1 approached, Carey posted a video of herself being defrosted to sing “It’s time!”…

Images of Reported Mass Surrender of Hamas Terrorists Go ViralReporting — Dec 8, 2023Amid the competing images posted in the social media war over Israel’s response to the October slaughter of more than 1,200 people, captivating photos and videos show rows of men who surrendered to Israel in Gaza. The…

US finalizes up to 249% duties on Indian solar cells — Sep 11, 2026The United States has finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, with India facing AD 123.04% and CVD 126.09% (Indonesia and Laos rates vary up to 173.7% and 153.67% respectively). The USITC will issue a final injury determination on October 14, 2026; if it finds injury, duties would be formally ordered by early November, impacting Indian exporters and potentially prompting shifts to other markets as the investigation concludes.

Elena Vasquez Protecting local industry makes sense, but 249% duties seem extreme and could slow overall clean energy growth.

Eight Mexican Mayors Brutally Murdered Under Sheinbaum’s Watch as PresidentReporting — Jun 19, 2025Eight Mexican mayors have been killed since President Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated on October 1, 2024. In a horror show that still seems to be very far from ending, the narco-terrorists are still killing candidates…

Florida School Board Shoots Down Measure Recognizing ‘LGBTQ History Month’Reporting — Sep 8, 2022A Florida school is rejecting a measure that would recognize October as “LGBTQ history month.” On Wednesday night, the Miami Dade School Board rejected the measure in a 1-8 vote. School board members reportedly were…

Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Theft — Sep 9, 2026Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, led an international social-engineering crypto-theft ring that stole more than $245 million, including 4,100 Bitcoin, operating from October 2023 to May 2025 with participants in the U.S. and abroad; he pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy and faces restitution of about $245.1 million as prosecutors describe lavish spending on clubs, luxury cars, and other assets.

5 Pieces of Hunter Biden’s Art Reportedly Sell for $75,000 EachReporting — Oct 8, 2021Hunter Biden , son of President Joe Biden , reportedly sold five of his art pieces for $75,000 each. The New York Post reported on Thursday the Georges Berges Gallery sold the prints ahead of the October 1 debut of a…