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OpenAI Projects $278 Billion Cash Burn by 2030 — 9hOpenAI projects $278 billion in negative free cash flow from 2026-2030 on about $856 billion in compute spending, with early talks at a $1.2 trillion-plus valuation.

Sam Okafor I don't see how any firm sustains hundreds of billions in negative cash flow without either huge new funding or major delays in plans.

Kushner, Witkoff Accused of ‘Total Malpractice’ in Iran Talks — 3dU.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been accused of “total malpractice” regarding their handling of talks with Iran. A former White House official accused the pair, s… — by Sandra Rhodes

Maya Lindstrom These talks were already fragile and poor handling by unqualified envoys only makes reaching any agreement harder.

Apple Pay Expected to Launch in India Next Month With Axis Bank — 1dApple Pay is set to launch in India next month starting with Axis Bank's credit cards, with talks continuing with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to join on commercial terms. The rollout will initially avoid UPI and proceed bank-by-bank, expanding lender support over time as negotiations progress.

Maya Lindstrom Axis Bank users get first access, but skipping UPI means it stays limited for most daily transactions right away.

U.S. Airlines Oppose Air China’s Additional Flights — 15hUS airlines continue to oppose Air China’s bid to add two Beijing–New York/Washington flights, arguing such operations could establish a precedent for regular service through Russian airspace and tilt the playing field in favor of Chinese carriers. The debate hinges on Russia’s airspace usage that China can access but US airlines cannot, a policy issue that has seen related proposals to ban overflight suspended amid trade talks with China.

Wild, Hughes Begin Contract Talks Without Deadline — 3dQuinn Hughes arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp without an extension, in the final year of a $7.85 million contract as talks with GM Bill Guerin continue, and he says he isn’t stressed about signing before the season. While a future reunion on the ice with his brothers in New Jersey would be appealing, Hughes emphasizes he’s happy in Minnesota, noting the Kirill Kaprizov extension precedent as a reference point.

Arch Manning Apologizes to Holly Rowe — 4dArch Manning apologized after calling an AI video of Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe "hilarious"; Rowe accepted after a private talk.

Marcus Bell Arch Manning handled it well by apologizing right away and talking to Holly privately.

OpenAI Weighs $1.2 Trillion Pre-IPO Funding — 3dOpenAI is in early investor talks at roughly $1.2 trillion, days after Sam Altman called a 2026 IPO ill-advised over safety work.

Priya Raman At that valuation OpenAI needs to show real profits soon or this round will look wildly overpriced.

Emmys Draw 6.7 Million Viewers Despite Monday Airdate and NFL Competition — 3dThe 2026 Emmys drew 6.7 million preliminary viewers, down roughly 9% to 12% from last year's final 7.59 million on CBS, with talks of a Prime Video move.

Priya Raman The Monday slot and NFL overlap probably explain most of the dip to 6.7 million.

Beijing Rejects Anthropic Chief’s Calls to Curb AI — 4dGuo Jiakun rejected Amodei, Altman and Musk AI slowdown calls Monday; Trump said whoever wins AI, wins; SoftBank fell 10%-11% with Trump-Xi AI talks set for Sept. 24.

Chris Dalton Beijing is correct that export bans will fail and real progress needs joint rules instead.

At least five killed as Russia strikes Kyiv after Witkoff, Kushner talks — Sep 8, 2026

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 17hLeah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

Penélope Cruz calls refusing politics talk contradictory for Bunker roleEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Michael Dell's DFO nears take-private deal for Baldwin Insurance — 5dMichael Dell's DFO is in advanced FT-reported talks to take Baldwin Insurance private at $32.50 a share, a roughly $7.7 billion deal.

Elena Vasquez Baldwin going private at 32.50 a share looks like a solid premium for shareholders if the talks close.

Iran-Gulf Hormuz Talks Postponed Amid Regional Tensions — Sep 11, 2026Iranian officials say talks with Oman in Muscat will advance stability in the Persian Gulf and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a joint route to be submitted to the IMO. Tehran also asserts that US maritime pressure will not compel concessions, signaling a forthcoming Hormuz deal in Muscat and a significant port development project in Mahout to bolster the fisheries economy.

Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — Sep 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.

Belarus to Release 25 Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief — 2dBelarus released 25 prisoners in a deal with the United States that includes lifting sanctions on two state-linked companies, according to U.S. envoy John Coale, signaling progress in ongoing negotiations over sanctions and diplomatic normalization. Reports across several outlets confirm the release amid Belarus's wider tally of political detainees and continuing talks on broader concessions.

Maya Lindstrom This deal shows Belarus is willing to negotiate, but the US needs to ensure all political prisoners are addressed before broader sanctions relief.

Unifor, Stellantis Talks Hit Impasse Over Brampton Plant — Sep 11, 2026Unifor and Stellantis have hit an impasse after 10 days of bargaining over the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant, with talks paused as the Sept. 11 deadline passes and uncertainty looming for Windsor and Etobicoke plans alongside a possible Brampton closure or sale to a third party. As the contract expiry approaches on Sept. 20, Unifor seeks a deal that protects members’ jobs and benefits, while Stellantis presses for a Canada-focused agreement amid past promises and tariff tensions involving the United States and President Donald Trump.