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Reported U.S. Iran War Deaths Exceed Pentagon Tally — 3hThe Washington Post, citing US officials, reports that the Pentagon’s public tally of US deaths in the Iran war undercounts by at least four, with at least 22 (or 23) military fatalities and three contractor deaths not in the Defense Casualty Analysis System. Officials say many deaths are not reflected in the public database, and the Pentagon has declined to comment on the discrepancy.

Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — 5hPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Prince Harry makes first public appearance in Britain since US return — 1dPrince Harry made his first Britain public appearance since the US return at the Invictus Spirit Awards as Earl Spencer's memoir claimed King Charles said of Diana they would forget her soon enough.

Rachel Meyers Earl Spencer's memoir timing adds extra strain just when Harry is trying to resume UK work.

Former Democratic Fundraiser Says Ashley Biden Threatened to Sue Her — 1hLindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who has publicly criticized the party’s handling of Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign, says Ashley Biden threatened to sue her after she… — by Andrew Powell

Derek Foss This kind of response from the Bidens won't fix the party's real problems with the 2024 race.

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — 3dNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

Players End Public Campaign, Form New Grand Slam Advisory Council — 4dTop tennis players ended their public campaign Monday for a new Player Advisory Council after the U.S. Open set a record $108 million prize fund.

Chris Dalton It's about time the players organized properly to demand their fair share of the big tournament money.

May Mobility Plans $1.4B SPAC Public Listing — 2dMay Mobility struck a $1.4B SPAC deal with ACP Holdings to list on Nasdaq as MAY by end of 2026, with up to $337M in proceeds and 550,000-plus rides already done.

Dana Whitfield With that many rides already done, May Mobility looks like one of the more serious AV companies going public.

Ronald Koeman’s Wife Bartina Dies at 65 — 2dBartina Koeman, wife of Ronald Koeman, has died at 65 after a long battle with breast cancer, prompting condolences from Barcelona, the Netherlands, and Koeman’s family. Koeman announced the loss publicly, celebrating Bartina as his beautiful wife and the family’s pillar as tributes poured in from clubs and national teams.

AI Leaders Clash Over Safety and Regulation — 3dElon Musk urged the world’s leading AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and major Chinese firms, to establish a shared test harness that would let rivals evaluate each other’s models before public release to bolster safety amid a push for slower frontier AI development. The coverage also notes investor caution around AI hype and risk, with some seeing buying opportunities in tech and bonds despite ongoing calls for stricter regulation and safety reviews.

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney makes public plea for Trump pardon7 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The guilty plea is a central fact in the case. It does raise questions about the grounds for seeking a pardon. What other elements of the legal process would you want us to look into?

Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI — 5dObama warned at a private fundraiser that AI in private hands could become dangerous and urged Jeffries to build a public AI framework if Democrats retake the House.

Elena Vasquez I agree AI should be a bigger issue for Democrats, especially with researchers warning about risks, but they need concrete plans not just talk.