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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 3hWarren 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.

Elena Vasquez Howard's background in farming and philanthropy should bring a steady hand to the board without trying to run the whole show.

Remains Found During Grand Canyon Flood Search — 3dNPS rangers recovered human remains Sept. 14 near Crystal Rapid, 10 miles downriver from Phantom Ranch; identity not yet known as Timothy Allen Smith remains missing.

New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid — 16hPamela Smart remains the only person still imprisoned in her husband's 1990 killing after Judge Jack Kennedy denied her new-trial petition in a 55-page order.

Maya Lindstrom After thirty years it's fair to say the trial evidence and verdict should finally be left alone.

Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — 3dMacklemore 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.

Trump Signals Possible End to U.S.-Iran War — 3dIranian security officials repeated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Washington complies with Iran’s conditions linked to the Islamabad Memorandum and signals that Tehran’s control of Hormuz and the broader oil situation have changed, criticizing Trump’s mixed messages as irrelevant to the core demands. The officials insist sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and a regional ceasefire are prerequisites, while the U.S. naval blockade remains a lever in ongoing tensions.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Lowest Since July — 1dUS initial unemployment benefits claims fell to 196,000 last week, the lowest since July, with the four-week average dipping to 203,250 and signaling a still-tight labor market. Economists had expected 207,500 claims, and while hiring remains modest, job growth continues to occur, underscoring persistent labor-market resilience.

Sam Okafor Fewer claims like this mean the job market is still solid for workers despite slower overall hiring.

Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident — 2dFive remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.

Sam Okafor Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 1dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson Misses Practice With Concussion — 1dChop Robinson remains in concussion protocol after Week 1, with limited practice and unlikely to be cleared for the 49ers game, prompting potential starts for Malik Herring or Robert Beal Jr. and possibly elevation of Clelin Ferrell to bolster the Dolphins' edge rush before a tough matchup.

Ceuta Moves Hundreds of Migrants to Port TentsWorld — 3dEuropean and Spanish authorities are pressuring for the rapid return of irregular migrants from Ceuta to Morocco even as thousands remain, with many moved from beach camps to a new port facility that has a capacity of about 1,700. The relocation unfolds amid EU diplomacy, court rulings, and government plans to expand reception capacity, including up to 10,000 places for migrants in Ceuta.

NHC Lowers Odds for Atlantic SystemWeather — 4dThe National Hurricane Center is tracking a trough east of Bermuda with development chances for a central Atlantic system fluctuating between 10% and 40% over the next week as it moves west-northwest, with forecasters noting conditions could become more conducive for gradual development. NOAA’s seasonal outlook remains for below-average hurricane activity (7–13 named storms and 2–6 hurricanes), even as multiple tropical storms—Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard—have formed and Fay remains the next name on the list.

UN rights chief says Gaza remains raise war crime concerns — 3dMore than 630 bodies recovered from Gaza rubble since Nov 2025; UN chief Türk says entire families among the dead raise fresh war crimes concerns.

Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member — 5dEdmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — 1dNext reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

US expands sanctions to remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector — Sep 8, 2026

Panettiere rep says death investigation ongoing amid unverified reports — 2dHayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation with toxicology results pending, and her representative has urged patience while dismissing unverified reports about potential drug involvement. Reports of a fentanyl-laced pill and a DEA search have circulated, but authorities have not confirmed a cause, as investigators continue to seek clarity on what happened.

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — 1dBarack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

Some Oahu roads remain closed, residents without power as Lowell cleanup begins — Sep 8, 2026

Dana Whitfield Glad cleanup has started but it feels slow compared to past storms.

Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan — 3dIn Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.

New pancreatic cancer drug wins FDA approval but access remains limitedHealth — Sep 8, 2026

Two U.S. Officials Injured in Eswatini Shooting — 3dTwo U.S. government officials were accidentally shot and injured by Eswatini's defence force during an anti-smuggling operation, with investigations ongoing and diplomatic coordination underway between the two countries. Eswatini says its longstanding relationship with Washington remains in focus, noting past cooperation on deportations as it reviews the incident.

Nicole Hardy Investigations will help, but incidents like this make me wonder if joint operations need stricter rules of engagement from the start.

US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — 3dThe Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

Farm Bill Fight Could Shape Rural Broadband — 2dIllinois has earned NTIA approval for its BEAD plan, with one final federal grant step remaining before funding is released, a development touted as crucial for residents. Separately, the farm bill debate in Congress threatens rural broadband funding and program rules, particularly for the ReConnect program, as lawmakers clash over SNAP, speeds, and eligibility.

Marcus Bell Lawmakers should separate broadband rules from SNAP debates so eligibility and speed standards do not stall projects.

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