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EU Proposes Rating System for Data Centers' Energy and Water Use — 23h"Tripling our data centre capacity cannot mean tripling the pressure on our grids, our water and our energy bills," Teresa Ribera said as the EU unveiled 500+ kW data-centre ratings.

Maya Lindstrom This rating system should push operators to cut waste on power and water before Europe builds out all those new AI centers.

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Alum Shares Final Laugh With James Van Der Beek as Friends Mourn TV Star — Feb 13, 2026Alfonso Ribeiro is remembering the final hours he spent with James Van Der Beek, sharing an intimate bedside photo taken shortly before the actor’s death after a nearly three-year battle with colorectal cancer…

Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson Welcomes First Child — 1dBella Robertson Mayo and her husband Jacob Mayo welcomed their first child, a girl named Merritt Presley Mayo, described as a rainbow baby weighing 6 lb 8 oz. The couple has previously discussed fertility struggles publicly, sharing their journey on family podcasts and interviews.

China Holds Lending Rates Steady for 16th MonthFinance — 4dChina’s central bank kept the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year LPR at 3.5% for the 16th consecutive month, signaling a cautious stance amid persistent slower loan growth. With major economies tightening further, the hold highlights limited room for easing as policymakers describe slower demand from property and local-government sectors as the new normal.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — Sep 15, 2026The 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.

Charles Spencer Memoir Revives Diana Royal Controversy — 6dCharles Spencer’s memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister was stolen from a truck in the Netherlands just days before its worldwide release, with four copies concealed in black plastic and triggering police investigations amid extreme security concerns. Publishers and insiders describe the incident as highly suspicious and potentially aimed at leaking one of the year’s most anticipated books, prompting a race to secure serialisation and publication plans.

Saudi Arabia issues Mecca alert after Houthi drone intercepted — Sep 14, 2026Three civilians were martyred in Saudi airstrikes on Dhubab, Maqbanah, as the Yemen conflict intensified with continued strikes targeting Taiz, Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, and Houthi forces launching missiles and drones at sites including King Khalid Air Base. Reports from multiple outlets describe civilians injured across Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Taiz, underscoring a widening toll and ongoing escalation between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.

Sam Okafor Both sides trading missiles and airstrikes around Taiz and Abha only drags this conflict deeper without end.

Erosion, Flooding Threaten North-Central CommunitiesEnvironment — Sep 13, 2026Communities in Vietnam, Nigeria and the UK are reporting severe erosion and flooding that threaten homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure, spurring urgent calls for sustained government intervention and resilient planning. Vietnam faces rapid riverbank erosion along the Nhat Le River endangering agricultural land; in Nigeria residents describe long-running erosion that has displaced people and damaged roads and homes; in Oxfordshire, locals urge planning safeguards to manage upstream development and reduce flood risk.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — Sep 14, 2026The Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

CBP Officer Convicted of Using Gun and Badge to Assault Four Women — 4dA Customs and Border Protection officer, Luis Uribe, was convicted on 11 counts for raping and robbing four Chinese-descended women who were sex workers in Chicago’s suburbs in 2022, using his badge and a government gun and now faces a mandatory minimum of seven years to life in federal prison. The two-week trial heard prosecutorial emphasis on the victims’ credibility despite defense assertions, with Uribe offering minimized claims in court before the verdict was read.

Minnesota Priest Weeps During Mass, Calls Experience PrivateLifestyle — 5dA Minnesota priest, Father Brent Bowman, was visibly moved and wept during the Eucharistic Prayer at a school Mass, later described as a private spiritual grace revealing a deeper sense of Christ’s presence, not a visible miracle. Church leaders and reliable outlets clarified that there was no change in the wine’s appearance and emphasized the ongoing Catholic teaching of the Real Presence at every Mass, amid initial viral speculation.

Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Drone AttackWorld — 6dPoland scrambled fighter jets and temporarily closed the Rzeszów and Lublin airports as Russian attacks near western Ukraine triggered air-raid alerts and heightened air-defense readiness, with operations suspended for several minutes before restrictions eased and civilian flights resumed mid-morning. The measures, described as precautionary to ensure military freedom of action, affected regional traffic and reflected ongoing security concerns near the Ukrainian border.

Police Say Warren Sapp Disrupted Tampa Council Meeting — 4dWarren Sapp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, was asked to leave Tampa City Hall and was trespassed for the day after causing a disturbance adjacent to the City Council chambers during a flood-prevention project presentation, prompting pauses and a temporary lockdown. He has said he was at City Hall to pick up paperwork, while police and officials described him as out of order for disrupting proceedings.

Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships — 5dKobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.

Frankie Muniz Describes Six-Week 'Nightmare' After Split — 3dFrankie Muniz, 40, said Sept. 18 the last six weeks have been a "nightmare" after hitting rock bottom, two months after his divorce from Paige Price.

Tom Gallagher Sounds like a rough stretch but plenty of people bounce back stronger once the dust settles from a split.

Former Syrian Official Sentenced 60 Years for Torture — 5dSamir Ousman Alsheikh was sentenced to 60 years for torture after prosecutors described beatings, ceiling-pipe suspensions and a device that folded prisoners' bodies in half.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 5dBorussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to team training after a medical incident on his Champions League debut with suspected circulatory problems, with the club calling his first group session an important step toward his full return. Dortmund had previously described a period of individual sessions as he recovers, with no immediate indication of a return date.

Fossilized dinosaur dung preserves feathers from extinct aquatic bird — Sep 14, 2026A fossilized feather found inside dinosaur dung in Montana is described as the best-preserved Mesozoic feather and offers new clues about why some birds survived the mass extinction while others did not. The evidence points to a connection with hesperornithiform aquatic birds and the evolution of the Neornithes lineage, potentially affecting survival outcomes across late Cretaceous birds.

Settler Violence and Restrictions Reported in West BankWorld — Sep 9, 2026Reports describe intensified Israeli-settler activity near Jerusalem, with attacks on water wells and the erection of outposts, as well as broader settlement expansion shaping the West Bank. At the same time, Beit Iksa residents are effectively trapped by permit-based restrictions, and UK sanctions on settlements provoke Israeli counter-measures, highlighting the multidimensional impact of the conflict.

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — 6dNorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

Smith & Nephew Prices $250M 2030 Notes Tender — 6dSmith+Nephew priced a cash tender offer for up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030 at $878.90 per $1,000, using a 4.83% reference yield with prorating if oversubscribed, and settlement expected around September 18, 2026. The move is part of ongoing liability management to optimize the balance sheet and interest costs, following recent debt actions and supported by mixed analyst signals.

Derek Foss If the offer gets oversubscribed the prorating will probably frustrate some bondholders who want out now.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — Sep 14, 2026Prosecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

Drake's 'Fear of Missing Out' Is a Film Premiere, Not Album — Sep 14, 2026Drake is releasing Fear of Missing Out as a self-funded, not-so-short film premiering September 15 across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music, described as a visual project built around one summer and directed and scored by his creative circle. He emphasizes the peace of the project as a statement on meaningful music videos and delivers a blunt life motto—“Nobody is coming to save you.”

NFL Players Favor Grass as League Sets Surface Standards — Sep 15, 2026NFLPA says 92% of players favor grass as Josh Allen describes turf burns so painful he cannot sleep; league and union set surface standards for all 30 facilities by 2028.

Priya Raman Artificial turf might save money but it wears players down faster, they should stick with real grass at more stadiums.

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