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Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force — 2hTrump posted Saturday he is forming an AI Force modeled on Space Force and will name an AI czar, saying only High I.Q. individuals need apply and vowing not to stifle growth.

Maya Lindstrom Using current laws for bad actors while pushing growth seems smarter than creating fresh regulations.

Big Bend Border Wall Construction Begins Amid Opposition — 1dCBP says border wall panel installation is underway on Hudspeth County’s 47.3-mile Big Bend 1 project; Clara Benson says, "We will continue fighting to the end."

Chris Dalton It's good to see the panels finally going up on that 47-mile stretch in Hudspeth County.

Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — 1dMbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

Anthropic Says Claude Now Leads 26% of Its R&D Work — 1dAnthropic says Claude now leads 26% of its R&D work, up from near zero in February, and urges rivals to publish similar metrics on recursive self-improvement.

Nicole Hardy It's impressive how fast Claude has scaled to handle over a quarter of Anthropic's R&D, but rivals sharing their own numbers would help everyone track real progress on self-improvement.

Trump proposes splitting some childhood vaccines into five separate doses — 1dTrump said Sept. 18 his administration will recommend splitting some childhood vaccines into five 20% doses six months apart, saying it will bring a massive reduction in autism.

Tom Gallagher Spreading out the vaccines over time could lower any risks involved, even if the autism link needs more proof.

Harris Plans Michigan Senate Event With El-Sayed — 3dKamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday in Michigan on Black maternal health after Mike Rogers skipped their debate, leaving El-Sayed at an empty podium.

Derek Foss Pushing to flip the Senate through events like this feels like the same old Democratic playbook.

Former Democratic Fundraiser Says Ashley Biden Threatened to Sue Her — 1dLindy 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.

Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — 14hIran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

Panettiere Memorial to Exclude Mother and Ex-Boyfriend — 1dHayden Panettiere’s Sept. 19 Malibu memorial expects about 150 guests; reports say mother Lesley Vogel and boyfriend Brian Hickerson are not invited.

Lawyers Seek Withdrawal From Combs’ $100M Lawsuit — 3dSher Tremonte moved to quit Combs' $100M suit, saying fees are over 90 days in arrears and he cut contact for four months. Combs says he switched over unapproved bills.

Maya Lindstrom Combs blaming unapproved charges feels like a convenient excuse when the real issue is a $100 million suit going nowhere.

Reported U.S. Iran War Deaths Exceed Pentagon Tally — 1dFive officials say at least 22 U.S. troops have died since the Iran war began February 28, versus 18 in the Pentagon's public DCAS database as of September 18.

Chris Dalton The Pentagon needs to explain why these military and contractor deaths aren't showing up in their official count.

UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes and Iran abuses — 2dU.N. mission finds reasonable grounds U.S. war crimes in Minab school strike; Iranian officials say about 120 children among more than 150 killed. Also cites Iranian crimes against humanity.

Two Rutgers Alumni Killed After Falling Onto Manhattan Subway Tracks — 1dNavam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, were killed by a No. 4 train at Spring Street after Kaul fell and Chitre went down after him, investigators say.

Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities — 1dTwo privately owned Colorado water utilities, each serving fewer than 200 people, were breached in late August 2026; officials say water quality was not impacted.

Maya Lindstrom It's concerning that foreign hackers can target even tiny water systems like these, we need stronger protections for all utilities.

Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief — 3dMacklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

Derek Foss Macklemore donating his full tour earnings directly to those six groups sets a strong example for other artists.

Australia Plans Detentions for Tourist Overstayers — 1dAustralia will detain tourist visa overstayers among roughly 77,000 now in the country. Thistlethwaite says once word spreads detention is 'not a nice place,' people will comply.

Priya Raman Locking up tourists for paperwork problems feels excessive. A fine or quick departure order would work better than new detention beds.

Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — 1dLuis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Trump Says Major Progress Toward US Army Base in Poland — 2dTrump said on Truth Social major progress is being made toward a US Army base in Poland; if it happens, the location will be announced very soon.

Derek Foss This could be a solid step for US-Poland ties but we need to see the actual costs before getting too excited.

Syracuse Coach Brown Flagged During 27-13 Pitt Loss — 1dFran Brown was flagged after moving his head at a referee as if to make him flinch and saying officials were 'effing cheating' in Syracuse's 27-13 loss to Pitt.

37 Suspected Miners Die in Niger State Custody After Raids — 2dIn Niger State, the NSCDC’s burst operations against illegal mining led to the detention of scores of suspected miners, with multiple detainees reported dead in custody amid a suspected disease outbreak and their bodies deposited at General Hospital Minna. Authorities say they are investigating, upholding human rights, and urging calm as families demand answers and security tensions persist.

UN rights chief says Gaza remains raise war crime concerns — 4dMore than 630 bodies recovered from Gaza rubble since Nov 2025; UN chief Türk says entire families among the dead raise fresh war crimes concerns.

Channing Tatum Says Vulnerability Is Hardest Part of Fatherhood — 5dChanning Tatum told a TIFF Q&A he once said “I’m just not okay right now” to daughter Everly, calling vulnerability fatherhood’s hardest part and saying he cannot always be her Superman.

Marcus Bell Tatum makes a good point that admitting you're not okay to your kid teaches them more than acting tough ever could.

Rochester Couple Charged in Disabled Son’s Homicide — 2dTimothy Green, 33, was found naked at about 88 pounds; police charged his mother and her boyfriend with murder, saying they restrained him with handcuffs and gym weights and starved him.

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