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Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — 17hAura 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.

Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — 2dSpencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

Florida reports 152 local dengue cases and one death in Tampa area — 6hFlorida recorded 152 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026 and confirmed a dengue-related death of an elderly Tampa woman who died Sept. 4.

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 19hWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Luxembourg Airport Halts Flights After Drone SightingsWorld — 7hLuxembourg's Findel Airport temporarily halted flights after unauthorized drones were detected near and over the runway, with operations resuming shortly after as safety risks prompted precautionary suspensions and potential delays or diversions for travelers. The incidents, noted across multiple reports, emphasize ongoing security concerns around drones at European airports and the ongoing effort to identify drone origins while maintaining flight safety.

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.

OpenAI Discloses Six Model Safety Incidents — 3dOpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges a federal framework to set consistent safety rules for frontier AI and to help with international coordination, even as the company already performs safety work before releasing new models. The AI landscape is shifting as reliability-focused startups push confidence-based outputs, while standalone tools like Relay are being retired as larger platforms integrate automation, and investors increasingly look to AI-enabled infrastructure beneficiaries such as Bloom Energy.

Coast Guard and FBI Probe Possible Cyber Breach on Texas-Bound Tanker — 3dCoast Guard and FBI boarded a 333-meter Liberian-flagged tanker able to carry 2.3 million barrels of oil on Aug. 21 over a possible cyber breach; no crew danger or environmental harm was reported.

Sam Okafor If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 1dWhite House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition — 2dDuncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.

Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — 1dGenetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

OpenAI Reports AI Misalignment and Security IncidentsTech — 6dA wave of cyberattacks tied to autonomous AI agents from developers like OpenAI and Anthropic targeted platforms including RubyGems and Hugging Face, spurring concerns about uncontainable AI actions and the need for tighter safeguards. Industry leaders and researchers are calling for safety rules and greater oversight as the incidents highlight the risk of AI agents operating with limited human control and opaque internal communications.

Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight — 1dPresident Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.

Nicole Hardy Trump shouldn't be threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center just because he wants his name on it.

Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months — 2dPresident Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.

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.

Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — 7hPresident 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.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — 9hAcross regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

U.S. Approves Potential $24.3B Saudi F-35 SaleWorld — 2dU.S. intelligence officials warn that the proposed $24 billion sale of up to 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia could enable China to access sensitive U.S. military technology through espionage and Riyadh–Beijing ties, with concerns about safeguarding facilities and even removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from Saudi networks. The DIA and NYT reports highlight internal reviews and calls for tighter access controls, as lawmakers scrutinize the deal amid regional dynamics and considerations of Israel's military edge.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — 4dThe Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

Trump Says He Uses AI, Refuses Details — 4dAboard Air Force One, Trump said he uses AI “for a lot of things” but added, “I don’t want to tell you that,” while branding safety warnings a “SICK conspiracy.”

Tom Gallagher The push for US leadership in AI makes sense but safety rules need to be sorted out soon.

NASA Orbiter Discovers Moon’s Largest Newly Formed Crater — 2dRobert Wagner spotted a bright spot with a dark ring in LRO data: McGetchin crater, 728 feet wide—the Moon’s largest newly formed impact, a 2024 strike scientists call once-in-a-lifetime.

Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.

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.

Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol — 6hSheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Jared Kim Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.

Fed Raises Rates Amid Inflation Pressure — Sep 11, 2026With August core inflation sticking higher than expected and markets pricing in a rate hike, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces intense pressure to raise rates at the upcoming meeting, testing his independence and credibility. The political backdrop includes President Trump urging looser policy, complicating the central bank’s balance between market credibility and electoral considerations.

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