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Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 Announced — Jul 23, 2026The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced the Class of 2027, honoring a diverse slate across music, film, television, live theater and sports, including Karol G, David Guetta, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Waylon Jennings posthumously, Kate Hudson, Elle and Dakota Fanning in a first-ever sister double ceremony, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Sia, Nicole Scherzinger, Keke Palmer, and Ming-Na Wen. Honorees were unveiled at a press conference at Funko Hollywood, with specific distinctions such as posthumous recognition and a double ceremony, and the selections ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Epstein-linked scout Siad found dead in France — Jul 22, 2026Daniel Siad, a French-Swedish modeling scout with numerous references in the Epstein files over a decade, was found dead at his Colombes home while under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, with autopsy to determine the cause. Across reports, Siad denied involvement, saying he trusted Epstein and had introduced women to him, while investigators probe his role and whether his recruitment contributed to abuses.

Luke Greenbank Selected Team England Baton Bearer Glasgow — Jul 22, 2026Luke Greenbank has been chosen as Team England’s batonbearer for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, marking his third Games and a nod from fellow athletes alongside flagbearer Sian Honnor. The event also features England’s baton, decorated by Bonnie Steward from plastics, as the 74-nation baton tradition debuts ahead of the ceremony.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — 4dGlobal markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.

IAEA Reports Drone Hit Kursk Plant Cooling TowerWorld — 5hThe IAEA confirmed a drone struck the cooling tower at Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant near the Ukraine border, but there was no fire and the plant remained operating as officials called for maximum military restraint to prevent a nuclear accident. The incident fits a broader pattern of drone attacks near nuclear facilities, including damage to the Kursk-II construction site, which has not caused radiological consequences.

Tom Gallagher It's good the plant stayed online with no radiation issues, but everyone should stay far away from these sites.

Russian attack on Balakliia kills two and injures twoWorld — 20h

UN Report Attributes 1,004 Ukraine Sexual Violence Cases Mostly to Russia — 11hUN report documents 1,004 sexual violence cases in Ukraine since 2022, attributing 89% to Russia; majority of survivors are men, including via electric shocks with a Soviet-era tapik.

Marcus Bell Holding Russia accountable for nearly all the documented cases requires more than just reports.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes — 5dTrump in Ireland urged Zelenskyy to stop Russian diesel strikes after U.S. prices topped $6 a gallon, as both sides traded deadly overnight drone attacks.

Marcus Bell Trump makes sense telling Ukraine to ease off those refinery strikes before fuel problems spread further.

North Korean Anthem Played at Asian Games Hockey Match — 15hOrganizers played North Korea's anthem by mistake before South Korea's Sept. 18, 2026 Asian Games hockey match; the announcer said "we played a different song" and South Korea won 5-0.

Priya Raman South Korea handled the win well despite the glitches, but Bangladesh deserved proper respect too.

Couple confirms Russian businessman funded Trump Jr. post-wedding celebrations — 4dBettina Trump confirmed IBA head Umar Kremlev funded two post-wedding Bahamas nights after a Sept. 14, 2026 ProPublica report, calling him a dear friend and the outlay a wedding gift.

Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Launch in 2028 — 18hWaymo plans fully autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028, its first Southeast Asia market, after more than 20 million autonomous rides.

Elena Vasquez Singapore's dense traffic and strict rules will be a real test for Waymo's self-driving tech by 2028.

Saudi-Houthi Strikes Escalate, Displace Over 100,000 — 1dThe Yemen-Houthi conflict and Iranian actions are hobbling Red Sea shipping and threatening global oil supplies, with civilian displacement rising and the region’s oil flow at risk as airstrikes, blockades, and cross-border attacks intensify. At the same time, U.S. policy moves and energy-security concerns—ranging from potential tariffs on Russian crude affecting partners like India to regional reactions—underscore a shifting, fragile energy landscape.

Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — 1dIndonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

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.

AI-Linked Stocks Slide After Leaders Urge Slowdown — 4dGlobal AI-related stocks tumbled after industry leaders, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged a slower, safety-focused development path, triggering declines in chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks across Asia, the US, and beyond. The sell-off highlighted investor concerns over regulatory bottlenecks, while ongoing demand for computing infrastructure limited downside in the longer term.

Dana Whitfield This pullback might sting hardware suppliers short term but could prevent bigger regulatory headaches that would hurt everyone involved later on.

Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies — 4dA diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.

Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Strike Agreement — Sep 10, 2026Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would respond symmetrically to Russian winter strikes on its energy system while still urging a step-by-step path to ending the war, including an energy truce, a protected energy infrastructure, and continued prisoner exchanges and humanitarian efforts. He also highlighted intensified Russian attacks against civilian targets, urging stronger air defense and sustained Western pressure on Moscow as casualties rise.

Russian drone strikes Kyiv-Warsaw train minutes after Johnson’s diplomatic passage — 6dUkrzaliznytsia and authorities report ongoing Russian strikes on railway infrastructure with hits in Lutsk and Fastiv, prompting evacuations and potential train schedule changes as drones patrol Ukrainian airspace. No casualties have been reported, and security measures, including shuttle transfers and temporary service adjustments, are in place while the threat persists.

Maya Lindstrom These rail strikes keep forcing evacuations and delays, making travel across the country even riskier for everyone.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 2dBorussia 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.

Russian Strike on Kyiv Injures 12, Including Two Children — 1dSixteen people, including two children ages 10 and 12, were injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv on Sept. 17, 2026.

Marcus Bell It's awful seeing children hurt in these overnight strikes on residential areas. The damage to homes and water systems will hit civilians hardest.

Houthi Attacks Drive Oil Prices Higher — Sep 10, 2026The Middle East conflict prompted Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, stoking concerns of higher oil prices, while global tanker rates surged to record levels across VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments as markets grapple with ongoing supply disruptions. Rising refined-fuel costs, LNG pricing pressures, and regional bottlenecks—alongside Korea’s petrochemical restructuring and broader supply-chain chokepoints—underscore a widening energy and shipping crisis driven by geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects from the Gulf to Asia and Europe.