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Activists plan human chain protest at Kennedy Center over Trump — 1hActivists are expected to gather in opposition to President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the Kennedy Center on Friday. The president has threatened to close and demolish i… — by Sandra Rhodes

Maya Lindstrom A human chain at the entrance could block access for regular visitors and ticket holders that day.

Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight — 1dPresident Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.

Nicole Hardy Trump shouldn't be threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center just because he wants his name on it.

Possible Drone Alert Closes Vilnius Airport, NATO Scrambles — 5dVilnius Airport closed 38 minutes on Sept. 13, 2026 after a NATO jet found a suspected drone was a flock of birds.

Tom Gallagher Airports shutting down over unconfirmed drones will keep hurting travel until the source gets sorted.

Report: Kennedy Center Close to Bankruptcy — 4dThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’s problems are ongoing as a report said the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close its main building. The Washingt… — by Sandra Rhodes

Priya Raman The Kennedy Center is a national treasure and letting it go bankrupt would be a huge loss for the arts in DC.

Kennedy Center May Close Over Deficit as Trump Rescue Plan Emerges — 4dKennedy Center warns of a $23M deficit and "certain fiscal collapse," urging main-building closure as soon as Tuesday while a Trump rescue plan with possible name recognition is floated.

Nicole Hardy A Trump rescue plan could prevent the collapse if it focuses on real funding instead of just publicity for the building.

Goldman Sachs Raises $11.7B for Private Equity — 3dGoldman Sachs closed its $9.6B flagship PE fund on the 15th within an $11.7B raise, with more than one-third already invested.

Marcus Bell Focusing on tech financials and healthcare should help hit that 750 billion assets target by 2030.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — 4dThe 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.

DOJ seeks $1.9 billion bond from states blocking Paramount merger — 3dDOJ backs Paramount’s $1.88B bond demand from 12 states and the WGA as $7M daily closing fees hit Oct. 1 on the $110B Warner Bros. deal.

Priya Raman If the lawsuits have real merit the states should not need to post such a massive sum to proceed to trial.

Closed Pennsylvania Winery Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — 4dMoon Dancer Vineyards & Winery in York County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026 to reorganize after closing its facilities the prior year, with assets of $100,000–$500,000 and debt between $1 million and $10 million, and creditors led by M&T Bank and the Small Business Administration. The broader wine sector faces a 21% revenue drop from 2020–2025, a trend underscored by Signorello Estate’s August 2026 Chapter 11 filing and repeated bank-driven efforts to halt foreclosures and wind down troubled operations.

Russian Frigate Fires Flares Near Danish Helicopter — 3dA Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter near Gedser; one passed close during a photo mission. Rasmussen called it 'unacceptable'; ambassador Barbin will be summoned.

Derek Foss Summoning the ambassador is the right move after this near miss near Gedser, but more needs to be done to prevent repeats.

Abbott Agrees to $385 Million Formula Settlement — 4dAbbott will pay $385 million to settle DOJ claims over unsanitary conditions at its Sturgis baby-formula plant after the 2022 recall; it denies fault and the criminal case was closed.

Chris Dalton Abbott denying fault after unsanitary plant conditions led to that recall still leaves parents wondering about real accountability.

Manufacturers Restore Orders to China After Struggles Elsewhere — 4dDawang Metals regained US farm-machinery orders after India problems as firms restore China sourcing; Jin Chaofeng closed his 2024 Vietnam workshop over missing equipment.

Sam Okafor Companies are learning the hard way that India and Vietnam still can't match China's reliability for complex orders.

UK sanctions West Bank settlements as Israel closes British consulate — Sep 8, 2026

Sam Okafor Closing the consulate over this looks like an unnecessary escalation by Israel.

Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 6dThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

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.

Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, sources say — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher This move by Israel makes sense given their claim to full sovereignty over Jerusalem including the east.

Britain bars goods from West Bank settlements as Israel moves to close consulateWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Senator's daughter wins Democratic nod in closely watched race to replace outgoing Dem incumbent — Sep 9, 2026

Algeria to Close Airspace to UAE Aircraft After Diplomatic Rupture — Sep 10, 2026Algeria will close its airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft starting Friday, September 11, 2026, with commercial flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport exempt until the end of 2026 after severing diplomatic ties with the UAE. The UAE expressed hope the move is temporary and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fraternal relations and broader ties.

Sam Okafor Exempting commercial flights to Algiers until the end of 2026 shows some restraint amid the rupture.

Maddie Font Announces Pregnancy With Baby Girl After March Miscarriage — 2dMaddie Font announced she and husband Jonah Font are expecting their second child, a baby girl, joining their 3-year-old son Forrest as she launches a solo career after leaving Maddie & Tae. The news follows a tough year that included a March miscarriage, after which she reflects on faith and balancing motherhood with her new path in music, while maintaining a close friendship with Tae Kerr.

Nicole Hardy Her choice to go solo while raising kids shows real commitment, and keeping that bond with Tae is a smart move in country music.

Starwatch: Waning crescent moon gets close to brilliant beacon of JupiterScience — Sep 7, 2026

The Healing of Rose Verrechia’s Daughter at LourdesGood News — FROM 1954Child’s heart defect closed.

These tiny pups may look like badgers — until you see their hoof-like feet: 'They're so closely related to elephants' — Sep 8, 2026

Aaron Judge Removed With Leg Tightness — 3dThe Yankees are closely watching Aaron Judge following his return from a 100-day IL stint with a rib fracture, as he has looked rusty at the plate but remains a focal point for late-season momentum. He sparked an 8-3 win by belting a three-run homer against the Twins, continuing to stack strong numbers and a historic OPS against Minnesota.

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