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31 Rowcroft Supporters Reach Kilimanjaro Summit, Raise £113,000 — 3d31 South Devon Rowcroft supporters reached Kilimanjaro’s 5,895m Uhuru Peak at 6am on 10 September and have raised £113,000 for the hospice.

Elena Vasquez Reaching Uhuru Peak at 6am after the effort they put in shows real commitment from the whole group.

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 4dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

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.

Climber dies after fall on Castle Peak near AspenSports — Sep 7, 2026Two climbers died on Castle Peak south of Aspen in separate incidents this week, with Mountain Rescue Aspen and Flight for Life conducting searches and evacuations and authorities urging backcountry travelers to be prepared and know their limits. Separately, a 54-year-old mountaineer died descending the Weissmies in Valais, Switzerland, prompting an investigation and emergency helicopter response.

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — Sep 12, 2026Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

Aerospace Supplier Deals Near Record as Output Rises — Sep 10, 2026Aerospace and defense manufacturing is in a sustained ramp-up with a hiring rebound evident as production lines expand. Dealmaking is accelerating as Boeing and Airbus schedules stabilize, with 154 disclosed deals through August near the 2019 peak and major acquisitions like GE’s $12 billion purchase of Consolidated Precision Products and Parker Hannifin’s $2.6 billion Circor deal underscoring demand for scarce, capable suppliers with predictable cash flows.

Tom Gallagher It's encouraging to see aerospace suppliers getting acquired at these prices as Boeing and Airbus stabilize output.

El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for firesEnvironment — Sep 1, 2026As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.

Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — 6dA set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

JD FOSTER: Will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs End In Disaster Or Prosperity? — Apr 3, 2025“Liberation Day” has come . So what does it mean? Beats the hell out of me. What we know is that President Trump’s avalanche of tariffs was to hit a peak on April 2; not end, mind you; not necessarily “the” peak, as…

DAVID BLACKMON: The Silly Peak Oil Debate Rages OnOpinion — Sep 28, 2024Analysts and professionals in the global energy space have long debated the prospects for reaching peak demand for crude oil. It is an issue that has long sparked debate, some of which becomes emotional among highly…

Nearly 2 In 5 Americans At Peak Stress Levels — Sep 21, 2024Looking at their current stress levels, the survey found that 41% said they’re at their peak stress for the year so far. ALEXEI MARIDASHVILI VIA UNSPLASH. “> New research shows that the average American…

NY Gov. Cuomo Projects the Coronavirus Will Peak in His State in 45 DaysReporting — Mar 17, 2020New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) is projecting that the coronavirus outbreak in his state will peak in 45 days. On Tuesday, Cuomo held a press brief to discuss the coronavirus and what could be expected over the…

Former FDA Commissioner: ‘There Are Some Hopeful Signs Across the Country’ the Pandemic Could Be PeakingReporting — May 13, 2020Scott Gottlieb, former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, is sharing he is optimistic the coronavirus pandemic could reach its peak in the near future. According to Gottlieb, some states across the nation…

U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak May Peak This Week, as More Hopeful Signs EmergeReporting — Apr 13, 2020The coronavirus outbreak could reach its peak in the United States this week, a top U.S. health official said on Monday as more signs of stabilization emerged, but political leaders said a reopening of the economy may…

Alterra Plans $350 Million Resort Investments — Sep 9, 2026Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $350 million for the 2026-27 season across its resorts, funding terrain expansions, snowmaking upgrades, avalanche-safety installations, guest amenities, and employee housing. Key projects include Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence with the Hail Peak Express adding 200 acres and seven new runs, Tremblant’s Timber Summit expanding terrain in 2027-28 and introducing a new learning area this season, plus remote avalanche control systems at Palisades Tahoe and at Mammoth/June, along with broader snowmaking improvements across several properties.

Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long.

DAVID BLACKMON: Why Policymakers Should Reject The IEA’s Silly Peak Oil NotionsReporting — Jun 15, 2024In a statement published on the OPEC website Thursday, Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said the concept of “peak oil demand” is nowhere to be seen in the cartel’s projections for future global crude oil demand. “s we…

Aoraki Disaster: US Climber One of Two Killed on New Zealand’s Iconic Peak — Nov 26, 2025A U.S. climber was among two people killed Monday during a fall near the summit of Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, authorities confirmed Wednesday. According to The Associated Press , the men were part of a…

11-Year-Old Climber Becomes Youngest American To Scale Alps Matterhorn Peak — Aug 13, 2025Sam Evermore became the youngest American to climb the Alps’ Matterhorn peak over the weekend, only three years after he became the youngest person to scale the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. The…

UN warns 100,000 Lebanese students at risk as school year nears — Sep 4, 2026Thousands of children in southern Lebanon remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with many living in public schools repurposed as shelters as the new school year approaches on September 15. The fighting has killed more than 4,300 people and wounded about 12,000, with over 340,000 displaced at the peak, and nearly 80 public schools still serving as shelters as authorities scramble to reopen classrooms.

Sam Okafor schools still being used as shelters means there's nowhere for those kids to even go once classes start. Where's the plan for that?

Five Classic Rock Hits Remain Popular Decades Later — Sep 2, 2026Across five profiles, enduring classics from the Eagles, Bryan Adams, the Rascals, Al Stewart, and the Pretenders are revisited, highlighting chart peaks, long-lasting cultural impact, and modern milestones like Heaven reaching a billion Spotify streams. Creators and collaborators recount inspiration and production details, underscoring how these songs continue to resonate decades after their original releases.

Folk pioneers Jim Sullivan and Connie Converse vanished without explanation — Sep 5, 2026A look at how early pop and folk-rock icons shaped music history: Buddy Holly’s brief but blueprint-setting career left a lasting mark on rock ’n’ roll, just as Connie Converse’s frontier-pushing songwriting prefigured later artists like Dylan and Mitchell, and the enduring mystery of Jim Sullivan adds an eerie footnote to the era’s stories of artists who vanished. Together, these profiles underscore how a few visionary artists, and even unresolved disappearances, continue to influence and intrigue long after their peak moments.

European Mountain Plant Losses Rise Amid Species GainsEnvironment — Sep 3, 2026A set of studies analyzing Europe’s mountain floras shows that climate warming is paradoxically increasing overall plant richness on summit peaks while driving higher extinction rates among cold-adapted, high-elevation species. Long-term monitoring across 62 summits reveals that losses rise with warming and that “extinction debt” and competitive replacement by upslope invaders explain why local extinctions accelerate even as total species numbers climb.

Peak Downs mine collision kills worker, injures another — Jul 23, 2026A fatality and serious injuries occurred when a light vehicle was struck by a mining truck at Peak Downs mine near Moranbah, Queensland, with one worker dead at the scene and another hospitalized in life-threatening condition; the incident prompted investigations by Resources Health and Safety Queensland, police, and coal inspectors, while BMA suspended operations and the union offered support. The case is being treated as a serious workplace incident with authorities and the company cooperating to determine the full circumstances.

Shein HK IPO valued at $26B, among 2026's largestFinance — Aug 30, 2026Shein is targeting a Hong Kong listing valued at about $26.5 billion, roughly a quarter of its 2022 peak, which would cut founder Sky Xu’s net worth to about $8 billion. The move underscores a broader shift as investors favor AI over e-commerce, while Shein faces tariffs, regulatory scrutiny, and mixed results for recent Hong Kong IPOs amid attempts to list elsewhere.