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Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — 22hPresident Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

Tom Gallagher Permanent rights sound good until something changes and we end up stuck in another long commitment.

Trump Announces CNN, MSNOW, Politico White House Ban — 1dTrump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House effective immediately on Sept. 18, 2026, accusing them of constant fake news.

Rachel Meyers This ban risks limiting public access to White House events without addressing the underlying media issues.

Trump Plans Nationwide Medicaid Drug Pricing Model — 1dTrump will announce Friday that all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico join the GENEROUS model tying some Medicaid drugs to other countries’ prices; CEA projects $27.6B in state savings over a decade.

Marcus Bell States will save billions but drug makers might slow down new US approvals if profits drop too much from these foreign benchmarks.

Paint Me Like expands paint-by-numbers kits to 96 configurations — 15hPaint Me Like hits 96 paint-by-numbers configs via 2 orientations × 8 sizes × framed/unframed × 3 color levels, announced Sept. 18, 2026.

Tom Gallagher Ninety six options is plenty but I wonder if most buyers will still stick to the standard sizes they already know.

Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force — 1hPresident Donald Trump announced plans to create an 'AI Force' led by an AI czar to oversee artificial intelligence, promising not to hinder growth while using existing criminal and civil laws to address bad actors. He casts AI as a transformative force with potential to reach a large GDP share and frames the move as part of a broader effort to defend the industry, drawing reactions from allies and critics alike.

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

Trump Announces Ban on CNN MSNBC and Politico From White House — 23hIt appears people won’t be seeing CNN, MS NOW and Politico at the White House. That’s because President Donald Trump has banned the three media outlets from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Restricting access like this only fuels more division instead of encouraging better reporting from everyone.

VP Announces Permanent Federal Loan Ban for 870,000 Tied to FraudPolitics — 4dVice President announces the permanent suspension of some 870,000 individuals tied to fraud from ever obtaining federal loans. The announcement highlights efforts to prevent further misuse of taxpayer funds. @RapidResponse47

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.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — 3dMetallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — 1dPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Longtime Missouri Prosecutor Dies at Courthouse After Announcing Retirement — 23hEric Zahnd, the longtime prosecuting attorney for Platte County, Missouri, was found dead inside the county courthouse Thursday as authorities launched a death investigation. Accor… — by Andrew Powell

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — 3dBarack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

Maddie Font Announces Pregnancy With Baby Girl After March Miscarriage — 3dMaddie 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.

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45 — 3dBrian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

Fed Raises Rates to 4%, First Since 2023 — 3dFed Chair Kevin Warsh announces first rate hike since July 2023, to 3.75%-4%, saying inflation is too high and has been for too long.

Jared Kim Raising rates to 4% should help tame inflation, but higher borrowing costs will squeeze families and small businesses hard.

Italy to Protect Ships in Bab al-Mandeb Without Waiting for EU — 2dWe will not wait for a collective EU decision, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday, announcing Italy will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels in Bab al-Mandeb.

Chris Dalton Unilateral moves like this risk weakening any future EU naval effort by showing member states can just go it alone.

North Korean Anthem Played at Asian Games Hockey Match — 1dOrganizers 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.

MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — 15hMMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

Blizzard Announces Animated Diablo Netflix Series, Teases More — Sep 12, 2026Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development for Netflix, with hints that Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations may follow. President Johanna Faries says this is just the beginning and that more projects are being discussed, though no release dates have been disclosed yet.

Sam Okafor Blizzard's recent games have been mixed so I'm not holding my breath for these adaptations yet.

Waystar explores sale that could return firm to private ownership — 4dWaystar announced September 15, 2026 it is exploring a sale that could return it to private ownership after shares fell about 24% year-to-date.

Sam Okafor Selling at a 4.8 billion valuation after all that volatility feels like a direct admission their growth story has stalled.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson and Wife Announce Split After 20 Years — 6dReacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announce they are separating after 20 years of marriage, saying they will co-parent their three sons with privacy and mutual respect. Their Instagram statement emphasizes they grew up together, built a life and family, and will support each other as they navigate this new chapter.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Comments tying splits to fame are a frequent angle on stories like this. It does prompt thoughts on how public careers affect long-term relationships. What coverage or angles on this would you like to see from us?

Trump Announces $500 Obamacare Rebate Checks to Nearly 1 Million — Sep 11, 2026President Trump announced $500 rebate checks for nearly a million Americans overcharged through Obamacare, framing it as returning money wrongly taken. The White House posted the direct address. @WhiteHouse

Elena Vasquez This helps a million folks but Obamacare still costs too much for everyone else.

Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date ConfirmedTech — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher A confirmed release date is a nice change from the usual delays. I'll probably pick this up day one if it stays true to the series.