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Applied Materials EPIC Center adds Kioxia for AI memory push — 2d

NextBoat Names Ross Tannenbaum CEO to Lead Profitability Push — 2dNextBoat appointed former Fanatics executive Ross Tannenbaum as CEO, succeeding Brian John, who will remain on the board. The company says the leadership change marks a push to improve profitability, expand nationally and scale its technology-enabled marine marketplace.

Charlie Kirk’s Mother Pushes Back on Claims of Rift With Erika — 1dCharlie Kirk’s mother is pushing back against claims that his parents have blamed his widow, Erika Kirk, for his death or become embroiled in a family dispute over his estate and T… — by Andrew Powell

How to do a push-upLifestyle — 5dFor beginners who want chest, arm and core strength with a move that needs only floor space.

Sam Okafor Keeping elbows at 45 degrees stopped my shoulders from hurting, which is what always stopped me before.

Hegseth doubles target for cuts to general and flag officers — 2dPete Hegseth will announce a 20 percent cut in general and admiral billets at Quantico, doubling last year’s target to strip headquarters bulk and push authority toward troops.

Rachel Meyers Reducing the number of admirals and generals by 20 percent should finally push real decision making down to the units that actually fight.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks — 3dRising U.S. Treasury yields, fueled by inflation concerns and higher oil prices, pushed stocks lower as investors braced for borrowing costs to remain elevated. Higher yields have also lifted mortgage rates above 7%, weighing on homebuilder stocks and making housing more expensive.

Nicole Hardy Borrowing costs aren't coming down soon, so expect more pressure on the market until these inflation concerns ease up.

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster — 3dThe Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

Elena Vasquez Keeping Judge sidelined is the smart call to protect that calf even if it weakens the lineup against Boston.

PhonePe plans rural push with 50 lakh devices — Sep 24, 2026PhonePe plans to deploy over 50 lakh payment devices and hire more than 20,000 sales staff in 12 months, with about half the devices headed to rural India.

Maya Lindstrom Half the devices going rural makes sense but internet reliability in many towns could still hold back adoption for years.

Singapore’s US Stock Trading Push Draws Limited Interest — Sep 23, 2026SpaceX SDRs traded about $2.3 million on SGX through Sept. 18—0.0007% of Nasdaq volume. Chris Forbes called the rollout "anticlimactic."

Maya Lindstrom Investors will stick with direct US trading until these SDRs offer tighter spreads and real volume during Asian hours.

Cavaliers land Peyton Watson on $88 million deal after late push — Sep 17, 2026Cavaliers landed Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million deal after a late push; Harden recruited him by call and text during free agency.

Sam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs.

Robinhood Plans Round-the-Clock Weekend Stock TradingFinance — 4dRobinhood plans to let customers trade selected U.S. stocks and ETFs around the clock on weekends, pending regulatory review, while adding AI trading agents, perpetual futures and earnings-related contracts. The expansion targets active traders amid a broader push for longer trading hours, though thinner liquidity outside regular sessions could mean less favorable prices.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

World Leaders Push for First Woman UN ChiefPolitics — 3dPressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.

Secret Service Drones Operate Near Trump’s Planned Port — Sep 23, 2026Secret Service already flies surveillance drones from four gray boxes on a Treasury building near the White House as Trump pushes a ballroom drone port.

Marcus Bell Trump's ballroom drone port idea could help organize things better instead of relying on scattered setups.

Nothing launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro to rival Apple and Sony — 4dNothing launched its $399 Headphone (1) Pro, a premium over-ear model with a distinctive metal-and-glass design, triple-driver audio, adaptive noise cancellation and up to 68 hours of battery life. Reviews describe it as a competitive alternative to pricier Apple, Sony and Bose headphones, while the launch marks Nothing’s push into the high-end audio market.

Venezuela Signs TotalEnergies Energy Memorandum Amid Investment Push — Sep 19, 2026Venezuela, under acting/interim President Delcy Rodríguez, signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies as part of a broader push to attract foreign investment to its oil and gas sector following Maduro’s removal, with details of the agreement not disclosed. The moves are part of a wider series of deals with international energy companies and reforms intended to revive production and attract capital.

Priya Raman Foreign capital like this is overdue but the country must prove it can honor contracts this time.

How do you actually say "I care"?Quizie — QuizEveryone transmits care on a different frequency — words, time, help, gifts, presence. Twelve questions and the AI tunes yours.

Sanders Bill Would Ban Superintelligence and Create AI Oversight Agency — Sep 23, 2026Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, are pushing legislation that would permanently prohibit the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence whi… — by Andrew Powell

Rachel Meyers A new oversight agency risks slowing useful AI work on medicine and climate without addressing labs outside the US.

Galaxy, Rapids set for playoff clashSports — 6dThe LA Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids on Sept. 26 in a Western Conference matchup with playoff implications: Colorado is seeking to protect its position after a 3-3 draw with Seattle, while LA aims to build on a recent win and strengthen its playoff push. Colorado won the teams’ first meeting this season, 4-1; the match streams on Apple TV.

Thousands of detainees vanish from ICE locator system amid deportation push — Sep 21, 2026ICE removed final-order detainees from its public locator on September 15. Eight Somali men held at Guantanamo Bay are among those missing, a lawyer says.

Rachel Meyers Losing track of thousands of people in custody points to basic failures in record keeping during these enforcement actions.

Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Kushner says Qatar strike fallout pushed Gaza deal; Israel rejects account — Sep 13, 2026Kushner said Israel's failed Sept. 9, 2025 Doha strike isolated it, letting the U.S. push a Gaza deal that freed 48 hostages; Israel rejects that account.

Jared Kim Hamas leaders surviving the hit makes it hard to see the strike as the main driver behind the ceasefire.

IDB Research: AI Could Expand Latin America GDP 5.1% if Workers Adapt — Sep 21, 2026Broad AI adoption could lift Latin America GDP 5.1% over a decade, IDB finds. Goldfajn pushes a critical-minerals buyers club ahead of Monday talks.

Chris Dalton Pushing for a buyers club on critical minerals makes sense so Latin America keeps more of the value from AI supply chains.

Bessent Signals End of Abenomics in Push With BOJ — Sep 9, 2026

Nicole Hardy It's about time someone pushed the BOJ to drop the easy money policies that kept wages flat for years.

Nvidia CEO Calls AI Fears Distraction — Sep 24, 2026Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed sweeping AI-doom predictions as unscientific and, at times, a way to stoke demand, while arguing that labs should be shut down if they cannot contain unsafe experiments and that existing rules should be enforced. Critics say his push for rapid AI development and limited new regulation reflects a disconnect from the technology’s effects, including potential harms to learning and jobs.

Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5B Houston Facility — Sep 21, 2026Eli Lilly broke ground Sept. 21, 2026 on a $6.5B Houston API plant to make Foundayo, its oral GLP-1 pill, with 600+ jobs as part of a $50B U.S. manufacturing push.

Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally.