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EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Limits — 19hTrump EPA on Monday rolled back Biden-era power plant greenhouse-gas limits, estimating $160B sector savings through 2047; ex-Bush EPA chief Whitman called it "unconscionable."

Derek Foss Lowering emissions rules could cut power costs for families, but we need to watch the health effects on nearby communities closely.

Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan — 4dIn Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.

Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments if GOP Wins — 1dPresident Trump is promoting a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' that would be paid to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress, a plan the White House frames as Americans sharing in economic gains. Yet lawmakers, economists and party voices are divided over how it would be funded and implemented, with some backing the concept while others warn it could raise debt and inflation, and later coverage at the 2026 convention drew sharp criticism.

FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns — 2dThe 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

Democrats Plan Sweeping Trump Probes if House Flips — 6dIf Democrats win back the House, they plan sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and his administration, focusing on the wealth and business gains during his tenure, energy and defense deals, pardons, and potential private dealings by Kushner and Trump Jr., with the effort expected to require the full caucus and facing White House resistance. The Washington Post reports multiple Democrats and aides outlining a coordinated oversight push, including probes into cryptocurrency ventures and the restructuring of federal government agencies.

Chris Dalton Investigations into any president's family business deals should follow evidence, not just party control of the House.

US Plans $100 Million Africell Loan to Counter Huawei — Sep 11, 2026The Trump administration plans to lend nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecom, to invest in US- and allied-supplied network technology in order to counter Huawei's dominance in Africa. The financing aligns with a broader push to promote non-Huawei telecoms abroad and follows Africell's prior US-backed financing, underscoring Huawei's sizable share of Africa's 5G infrastructure and the administration's 2025 executive-order directive on promoting American technology overseas.

Nicole Hardy This loan should help Africell expand with trusted equipment and slow Huawei's grip on African networks.

LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Plans 2027 Relaunch — Sep 8, 2026LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrawing support and a restructuring plan to make players the majority owners, aided by BC Partners. The move reflects a bid to preserve the league amid heavy financial strain and could reshape contracts, star players, and the broader golf landscape as the sport copes with investor-backed ventures.

FAA and airline CEOs coordinate rollout of new delay-reduction system — Sep 10, 2026FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met with major U.S. airline CEOs to push the rollout of SMART, a data-driven traffic-management platform aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations through predictive routing and tighter scheduling, with initial deployment planned this month. The system is backed by an $875 million contract and endorsements from Airlines for America, signaling a broad transformation of how flights are planned during weather and congestion with potential broader use beyond weather-related disruptions.

Delta Electronics Seeks $1.5 Billion Thai-Linked Bonds — 4dDelta Electronics plans a US$1.5 billion zero-coupon, dual-tranche exchangeable bond issue via its Singapore unit, backed by Delta Electronics Thailand shares, with US$500 million due in 2027 at a 15% premium and US$1 billion due in 2031 at a 30% premium, to fund working capital and expansion. The notes can be exchanged into DET shares, with 2031 bonds offering a put option and both tranches carrying specific redemption terms, while the deal aims to minimize equity dilution for minority holders.

Mandalay Airport Closed for Two Days After Six Drones Attack — Sep 11, 2026Myanmar's Mandalay airport was shut for two days after six suicide drone attacks on Sept 10, disrupting flights but causing no casualties, with reopening planned around Sept 13. The military-backed government blamed pro-democracy People's Defence Forces for the attack, while security forces intercepted the drones and neutralized explosives, underscoring the ongoing civil conflict surrounding the coup.

Sam Okafor This drone attack on a civilian airport is a worrying escalation in Myanmar's conflict.

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Volkswagen’s restructuring is poised to cost about €16 billion ($18.6 billion), covering job cuts worldwide and possible plant closures or model phase-outs at four German facilities as part of its largest-ever overhaul. The plan targets up to 60,000 further jobs worldwide and throttling back production at Emden, Zwickau, Neckarsulm, and Hanover to sharpen efficiency amid fierce competition from China, tariffs, and overcapacity.

Elena Vasquez Closing or scaling back four German plants shows how serious the overcapacity problem has become for the whole industry.

Starbucks CEO Niccol Boosts Traffic but Squeezes Profit Margins — Sep 9, 2026Two years into Brian Niccol’s tenure as Starbucks CEO, the turnaround is a qualified success as store renovations, staffing, and marketing lift customer traffic, but the Back to Starbucks plan has raised costs and squeezed margins. The strategy prioritizes customer experience over near-term margins, includes high-profile marketing and international pivots, and has seen shares rise since his appointment, though still lagging the broader market.

Maya Lindstrom They should find ways to control costs soon or the margin pressure will start hurting growth plans.

Saudi Arabia backs Infantino after FIFA abandons planSports — Aug 27, 2026Saudi Arabia’s SAFF has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and urged direct dialogue among football stakeholders after the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, welcoming FIFA’s acknowledgment of mistakes and the decision to scrap the proposal. The statements emphasize unity within the sport and support for Infantino as he leads efforts to grow the game globally despite ongoing backlash.

EPA Plans Repeal of Power-Plant Carbon Standards — Sep 11, 2026The EPA is moving to roll back Biden-era carbon rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants, including repeal of the endangerment finding, as part of a broader push under President Donald Trump to ease environmental regulations; the actions are being pursued around the G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston. At the same time, the agency is proposing to weaken public-participation rules for data-center and related pollution permits, a move that critics say undermines environmental safeguards and could accelerate data-center development despite community opposition.

Angel Yin makes Solheim Cup team after 35-pound illness struggle — Sep 9, 2026Angel Yin says she’s ready to compete for the United States in the Solheim Cup after recovering from a severe stomach illness that sidelined her for two months and a summer that saw her shed 35 pounds; despite a rocky comeback and recent poor results, she has the U.S. captain’s backing and remains central to America’s plan to defend the cup. Her case highlights both the trust the team places in her and questions about whether she’ll deliver in the high-stakes matches against Europe this week.

Marcus Bell Losing 35 pounds from being sick for two months is rough, and her recent play shows it. Not sure she's ready to carry the team against Europe.

Ford Ends Lightning, Plans Affordable Electric Pickups — Sep 10, 2026Chevrolet will keep the Silverado EV around for 2027 with a modest price increase and trims consolidation, maintaining an affordable option in the full-size electric truck segment even as rivals trim back. Ford has discontinued the F-150 Lightning and is transitioning to a new generation of EVs, including the $28,350 Fathom and an EREV, built on the Universal Electric Vehicle platform and due to go on sale in early 2027, with production at the Louisville plant and features like Apple Maps integration and a claimed 700+ miles of combined range.

Gaza Genocide Claims Fuel Legal, Political DisputeWorld — Sep 6, 2026A series of pieces examine the Gaza conflict through the lens of genocide, with Amnesty International accusing the framework of blaming victims, while other commentators, scholars, and outlets push back by arguing the situation does not meet the genocide threshold and by scrutinizing humanitarian claims and media narratives. The coverage also tracks how international bodies, peace plans, and legal debates intersect with accusations of genocide, accountability, and the portrayal of Gaza’s civilians.

Christian Bale Opens Palmdale Foster Village for Siblings — Sep 9, 2026Christian Bale helped inaugurate Together California’s foster care village in Palmdale to keep siblings together, featuring 12 homes across six duplexes, a central garden, and full-time foster parents in a $22 million project intended as a scalable model for long-term stability, education, and support for foster youth. The village, backed by Dr. Eric Esrailian and local leaders, followed an 18-year effort and is planned to welcome its first residents soon as organizers emphasize community-based care and lasting impact.

Pence Reveals He Has Plans To Move Back To IndianaReporting — Feb 3, 2021Former Vice President Mike Pence announced the establishment of the Office of the Former Vice President in Washington, D.C., and plans to move back to Indiana. “The Office will manage correspondence, scheduling…

Tencent-Backed Enflame IPO Draws 6,109x DemandBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Shanghai Enflame Technology priced its STAR Market IPO at 142.18 yuan per share and drew overwhelming retail demand of about 6,109 times the online shares, raising roughly 6.1 billion yuan with an online winning rate of 0.025%. Backed by Tencent, which holds roughly 20% of the equity and is a major customer, Enflame plans to use the proceeds to develop fifth- and sixth-generation AI chips amid China's push for domestic chip independence, despite not yet turning a profit.

Sources Say Boss of Oil Giant Has Plans to Scale Back Investments in Green EnergyReporting — Feb 1, 2023Sources shared what plans the CEO of oil giant BP has when it comes to investing in green energy. Individuals familiar with recent discussions told The Wall Street Journal BP boss Bernard Looney has plans to scale back…

New York Governor Cuomo Backs Down on Plan To Pick Lawyer To Review His Alleged Sexual MisconductReporting — Feb 28, 2021New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office backed down on its plan to choose an investigator to review sexual harrassment allegations against him, saying on Sunday it had instead asked the state’s attorney general and an…

Biden Peddles Build Back Better Plan: ‘We Will Take, Literally, Millions of Automobiles off the Road’Opinion — Oct 21, 2021Apparently, President Joe Biden’s so-called brilliant Build Back Better plan involves taking millions of cars off of American roads. The president said as much on Wednesday as he addressed reporters regarding the hotly…

Biden Plans Scaled-Back Inauguration to Avoid Spreading Coronavirus in CrowdsReporting — Dec 4, 2020Setting a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump, whose administration began with a fight over the size of his inaugural crowds, President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday he plans a scaled-back event for safety’s…