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Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 1dAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 2dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

Longtime Missouri Prosecutor Dies at Courthouse After Announcing Retirement — 6hEric 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

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — 2dThe United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees — 11hAmnesty International and AP report that Ahmed Soliman and Samson Birhane, two former U.S. deportees held in a Malabo hotel-turned-detention center in Equatorial Guinea, were beaten, had bags placed over their heads, and are being held in overcrowded cells in retaliation for speaking out about dire detention conditions, with authorities accused of ongoing mistreatment and unlawful arrests. Rights groups say the cases illustrate a broader pattern linked to U.S. deportation deals and are calling for their immediate release to prevent further abuse.

Sam Okafor Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.

News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash — 2dA NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire between two commercial buildings as responders rushed to the scene. Authorities have not immediately confirmed how many people were aboard or the extent of any injuries, with the incident occurring near Mason Avenue around 6:57–7 p.m. and linked to the earlier collision activity.

Courts Block Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules — 5dTrump-appointed Judge Carl Nichols blocked USPS mail-ballot rules late Sunday, ruling the agency lacks statutory authority ahead of the November 3 midterms.

Reader The Constitution as originally written says nothing about mail in ballots. Vote in person...sign the registry and show ID...

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.

Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court — 5dSurrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.

PSG Fans Challenge Marseille Travel Ban Before Council — 1dParis Saint-Germain ultras have launched a legal challenge against travel bans imposed on supporters traveling to Marseille for Le Classique, seeking an emergency procedure before the Council of State. They accuse authorities of eleven years without dialogue and aim to defend movement rights despite France citing long-running hostilities and past incidents.

Tom Gallagher Fans deserve the chance to travel and support their team unless there's clear evidence of planned trouble this time around.

Ceuta Moves Hundreds of Migrants to Port TentsWorld — 3dEuropean and Spanish authorities are pressuring for the rapid return of irregular migrants from Ceuta to Morocco even as thousands remain, with many moved from beach camps to a new port facility that has a capacity of about 1,700. The relocation unfolds amid EU diplomacy, court rulings, and government plans to expand reception capacity, including up to 10,000 places for migrants in Ceuta.

Panettiere rep says death investigation ongoing amid unverified reports — 3dHayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation with toxicology results pending, and her representative has urged patience while dismissing unverified reports about potential drug involvement. Reports of a fentanyl-laced pill and a DEA search have circulated, but authorities have not confirmed a cause, as investigators continue to seek clarity on what happened.

Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — 1dAcross Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

Sanders urges Trump-Xi treaty to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence — 3dBernie Sanders wants Trump and Xi to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence. Trump says America already leads, calls new limits a hoax that would help China, and points to existing authority.

Sam Okafor Trump has the stronger point that America should not tie its own hands while Beijing keeps racing ahead.

Libyan Agency Reports Seizing 100,000 Gaddafi-Faced Pills — 5dLibyan authorities seized about 100,000 pills molded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face and robes, described by Al Rada as ecstasy after a European sea shipment.

Rachel Meyers Hard to believe anyone would buy ecstasy stamped like that, but it shows how far some will go for novelty.

SEC files amendment to lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin seeking authority to expel Tigers from league — Sep 8, 2026

France records nearly 8,000 excess deaths amid repeated heatwaves — 2dFrance recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20 amid a heatwave, bringing the total since June to nearly 8,000; most victims were people aged 75 and older. Health authorities caution the figures are provisional and not all deaths are directly attributed to heat, as the summer 2026 was the hottest on record in the country.

Chris Dalton These repeated heatwaves are clearly overwhelming vulnerable groups and France should prioritize cooling measures before next year.

Small plane goes missing off Bahamas carrying 4 members of Florida family, authorities say — Sep 8, 2026

Anne Rice Return to CatholicismGood News — FROM 1998Author re-embraces Christ publicly

Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — Sep 11, 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

Murder Charge, More Arrests Expected in Fortune Death — 6dMississippi authorities arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge after the medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune's death a homicide. Jackson police say the investigation remains active with more arrests expected as detectives pursue new leads.

Graham Greene's Conversion While TravelingGood News — FROM 1926Author Graham Greene converts to Catholicism to marry and later writes publicly of his faith journey.

Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience — Sep 11, 2026Award-winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes debuts four American fiction works—Sunny Gale, Unbroken, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, and EDEN—centered on ambitious, hardship-tested lives across the American West and South, with Sunny Gale tracing a woman’s reinvention as a rodeo star inspired by overlooked female rodeo histories. The author’s background ranching near Laramie and later legal practice in North Carolina informs deeply drawn characters as the books explore resilience, family, and justice amid evolving gender roles.

Marcus Bell The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.

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.

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