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EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Limits — 22hTrump EPA on Monday rolled back Biden-era power plant greenhouse-gas limits, estimating $160B sector savings through 2047; ex-Bush EPA chief Whitman called it "unconscionable."

Derek Foss Lowering emissions rules could cut power costs for families, but we need to watch the health effects on nearby communities closely.

Children’s National earns 10th straight Honor Roll spot in U.S. News rankings — 4dChildren's National earned its 10th straight U.S. News Honor Roll spot, ranking top-10 in six specialties with neurology and neurosurgery at No. 5.

Dana Whitfield Cincinnati Children's topping Ohio again makes sense with all those top-20 programs, and it's reassuring for families nearby.

Jelly Roll Weighs Music Future, Seeks God’s Direction — 4dJelly Roll says he may walk away from music to follow God’s direction, planning a hiatus and saying he’d do something entirely different if that’s what God wants. His reflections come after a year of major career highs, including Grammys and Grand Ole Opry induction, alongside personal changes like divorce, sobriety, and ongoing therapy as he seeks clarity for his next path.

Morocco Extends, France Plans Fuel Aid Amid Conflict — 2dFrance is extending targeted fuel subsidies for sectors hit by rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with extensions lasting through year-end and adjustments for fishermen, farmers, and construction to preserve economic activity. Morocco meanwhile is rolling out a new 30-day direct transport aid tranche for road professionals as domestic fuel costs remain high and volatility persists.

Sony rolls out Android 17 with Desktop mode, new camera tools, and more to Xperia phonesTech — Sep 7, 2026

DoorDash, Uber Expand Costco Delivery Nationwide — 3dCostco is expanding its delivery partnership ecosystem, with DoorDash offering same-day delivery from all US Costco warehouses and Uber Eats rolling out nationwide delivery to 47 states, expanding access to Costco’s member savings. Additionally, Costco.com has reintroduced discounted Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards, signaling continued integration of Costco with its delivery partners.

LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets — 3dLHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.

Lincoln Kienholz throws for 332 yards in Louisville's 59-13 win — Sep 12, 2026Louisville rolled to a 59-13 win over Villanova behind Lincoln Kienholz’s 332 passing yards and four total touchdowns, solidifying a high-powered start for Jeff Brohm’s offense. The Cardinals’ balanced attack featured Lawayne McCoy’s 102 receiving yards and multiple contributors, setting the stage for an ACC opener against SMU.

Elena Vasquez Kienholz threw for 332 yards and four scores while the run game stayed involved too. That balance should help against SMU.

US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months — 4dThe Trump administration, via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is moving toward issuing the first deep-sea mining permits within months to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from seabed nodules, with The Metals Company USA leading the most advanced application and NOAA coordination underway. The push seeks to diversify and strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals amid international disputes and evolving maritime technology, with official timelines and approvals being rolled out in coming months and years.

PGA Tour Rules Out Further LIV Player Returns — 5dThe PGA Tour has reiterated that it is not considering a returning-member programme for LIV Golf players, even as Brooks Koepka previously returned under a limited-time path; Commissioner Brian Rolapp stressed accountability and a focus on the Tour's future as it rolls out a two-tier system in 2028. LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing has left several top players as unsecured creditors, with the Public Investment Fund owning LIV's equity and signaling a potential reorganization toward early 2027.

Edwards Leads Michigan State Past Eastern Michigan, 35-7 — 6dMichigan State rolled to a 2-0 start with a dominant second half, pulling away to 35-7 over Eastern Michigan after a tight first half. Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards with two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic added two passing scores as the Spartans outgained EMU 472-219, setting up a high-profile road test at Notre Dame next.

Priya Raman The Spartans outgained Eastern Michigan by more than 250 yards and took control after halftime. They look ready to test themselves at Notre Dame.

South Korea U-20 women reach World Cup round of 16 after late goals — 6dSouth Korea posted a string of advances across sports, rolling past Japan 100-83 to top Group A in the Asian Games basketball group stage and reach the quarterfinals, while in the Overwatch World Cup the national team swept its quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, and in the U-20 Women's World Cup the junior side defeated Ecuador 3-2 to finish second in Group C and advance to the Round of 16.

Dana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams.

North Texas Rout UNLV 44-6 in Home Opener — Sep 11, 2026North Texas rolled to a 44-6 win over UNLV in the home opener, with Tayven Jackson throwing two TDs and rushing for another while Jahiem White ran for 124 yards and a score. The Mean Green, guided by first-year coach Nate Brown, bent but largely controlled the game with a stifling defense that forced multiple fumbles and sacks as UNLV struggled offensively.

Priya Raman Tayven Jackson's dual threat of two passing TDs and one rushing score shows real promise under the new coach.

TCU routs Grambling State 63-7 behind Craig’s four touchdowns — 6dTCU rolled to a 63-7 win over Grambling behind Jaden Craig’s career-high 391 passing yards and four touchdowns as the Frogs rebounded from their season-opening loss; the offense piled up 676 yards while the defense stifled Grambling with a 67-yard pick-six and several stops. The victory featured strong contributions from Kari Ashley, Jeremy Payne, and a balanced attack on the ground, signaling a clear turnaround for TCU entering conference play.

Maya Lindstrom TCU's offense looked unstoppable with over 670 yards and Craig throwing four touchdowns to get back on track.

Overlooked Rock Songs Resurface in Major Rankings — Sep 10, 2026David Bowie’s generosity helped shape Mott the Hoople’s fate, as they passed on Suffragette City in favor of All The Young Dudes, a choice that boosted both artist and band. Across other legends, fans and critics spotlight underrated or overlooked tracks—Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring repertoire, The Rolling Stones’ Heaven as a seeming departure from their usual sound, Jethro Tull’s My God as an underrated deep cut, and Black Sabbath’s War Pigs hailed as a significant protest staple.

Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security — Sep 11, 2026Gardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

Garmin Plans $1.05 Quarterly DividendBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Garmin rolled out redesigned Drive GPS units and an expanded marine lineup, plus SmartDrive and GMI 40 systems, signaling a push to deepen its automotive and marine ecosystem even as investors weigh margin risk from higher R&D and SG&A. The company also reaffirmed a $1.05 per-share quarterly dividend with a history of growth, while analyst ratings and institutional interest remain broadly positive with multiple price targets and notable holdings changes.

Biden Makes Indication About 2024 During Easter Egg RollReporting — Apr 10, 2023President Joe Biden made a remark about the 2024 presidential election during the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll. “I plan on at least three or four more Easter Egg Rolls. Maybe five? Maybe six?” Biden told…

Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — 6dHyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

EPA Plans Repeal of Power-Plant Carbon Standards — Sep 11, 2026The EPA is moving to roll back Biden-era carbon rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants, including repeal of the endangerment finding, as part of a broader push under President Donald Trump to ease environmental regulations; the actions are being pursued around the G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston. At the same time, the agency is proposing to weaken public-participation rules for data-center and related pollution permits, a move that critics say undermines environmental safeguards and could accelerate data-center development despite community opposition.

Country Music Star Jelly Roll Gets Emotional Following Grammy NominationsReporting — Nov 13, 2023Country music star Jelly Roll wept as he spoke about his recent Grammy Award nominations following his checkered past. On Friday, Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Deford, 39, posted an emotional video on his…

Nationwide Tandem Rolling Mill Advances ReportedBusiness — Jul 14, 2026Since May 2026 the continuous rolling mill sector has seen patent breakthroughs by Shougang Zhixin and China First Heavy Industries, along with progress in projects led by Taiyuan Steel and MCC Jingcheng, with a focus on domestic substitution of high-end equipment and improved production efficiency. Key advances include a patent to reduce residual oil and iron on cold-rolled strips, a forging tooling system for support rolls, and the rollout of high-speed, high-capacity equipment such as an eighteen-roll six-stand process and an 1800 m/min pickling and rolling unit, signaling China’s entry into an 1800 m/min high-speed era.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services aimed at Wall Street tasks — Sep 10, 2026OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT for Financial Services, a tailored enterprise product powered by GPT-6 Astra that combines its AI with data from vendors like LSEG, PitchBook, and Daloopa, developed with Morgan Stanley and Evercore as design partners to aid analysts, researchers, and presentation work for Wall Street. The offering emphasizes governance and compliance—role-based access, encryption, and exportable logs—while enabling firms to integrate their existing data subscriptions and extend coverage across multiple sources to improve retrieval, citation, and client-material generation.

Priya Raman This integration with LSEG and PitchBook data could finally cut down the time analysts spend hunting across separate platforms.

Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent That Books Travel and Shops — Sep 8, 2026Meta has begun rolling out Muse, its AI agent for personal task automation, in the United States with a secure VM and privacy controls, accessible via a dedicated Muse app or WhatsApp to manage things from emails to long-term goals. The release is staged—ranging from closed alpha/beta testing and waitlists to future features like payments integration and encrypted data—to balance broad access with safety and user control over data and training.

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