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FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — 5dFBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 1dWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — 3dDario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 2dWhite House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — 2dUSFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.

White Sox Scouting Director Shirley Resigns Amid Allegations — Sep 12, 2026Mike Shirley resigned as the Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director amid an internal investigation into alleged verbal harassment, including racist and sexist remarks reportedly made at Area Code Games. The team has not disclosed the investigation's findings and has a history of prior inquiries related to his conduct.

Elena Vasquez Shirley stepping down makes sense after those repeated complaints about his language at events like the Area Code Games.

MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — 4dMAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — Sep 11, 2026U.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return Draws Hostile Reception — 4dOle Miss gears up for a highly anticipated LSU game as rumors persist that President Trump could attend, though Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter says there’s no official confirmation and they’re preparing for any security logistics. Security plans are already heightened, with local and extra-agency presence and mixed fan speculation about the president’s potential appearance.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 6dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvPTech — Sep 8, 2026

Space42 and Viasat Commit Up to $1 Billion to Equatys Satellite Platform — 6dSpace42 and Viasat signed a binding Paris deal to commit up to $1 billion to Equatys. "Equatys takes off," said Space42 Managing Director Karim Michel Sabbagh.

Nicole Hardy Viasat as the main contractor should help, but scaling to thousands of satellites will need flawless coordination.

Will Trent Season 5: The Pitt's Alexandra Metz Is New GBI Deputy DirectorEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

UN Appoints Trump Nominee to Lead World Food Programme — 3dThe United Nations appointed Luke Lindberg, a United States Department of Agriculture official and a nominee of current President Donald Trump, to be the next executive director of the World Food Programme, succeeding Cindy McCain. The selection elevates an American to lead the U.N.'s largest humanitarian agency amid global hunger, extreme weather, and conflict pressures that strain food aid and supply chains.

Trump Claims Democrats Orchestrated Butler Assassination Attempt — 4dPresident Trump, who is current president in 2025, claims the July 2024 Butler assassination attempt was a Democrat plot and accuses FBI Director Christopher Wray of mishandling the case, citing newly disclosed information. The FBI has said Crooks acted alone, while Trump’s framing continues to draw criticism and concerns that Democrats were not involved.

Nicole Hardy Trump has every right to question the official story if new details point to a coverup by the FBI.

Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud probes — Sep 9, 2026Saima Wazed, the WHO Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned amid fraud and forgery investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities after being placed on unpaid leave, denying the allegations and citing a loss of trust in leadership and untenable financial strain. The charges include financial fraud related to travel to China, misrepresentation of credentials, and an alleged land purchase, with Wazed insisting the issues were resolved or predated her WHO tenure.

Chris Dalton Her family ties to the ousted prime minister make the credential issues look even more suspicious.

New Sense and Sensibility Adaptation Champions Sisterhood — 6dA new Jane Austen adaptation centers on the Dashwood sisters learning from each other, with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles delivering a symbiotic dynamic under director Georgia Oakley, highlighting sisterhood and self-discovery. The film, supported by a strong ensemble, is set for a late-September global release.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — Sep 12, 2026I Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Fourth Circuit Weighs Bid to Revive Cases Against Comey and James — 6dThe Fourth Circuit will hear the DOJ’s bid to revive criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that Lindsey Halligan’s interim appointment was lawful and that the indictments should be reinstated after a district court previously dismissed them for an improper appointment. The court’s review centers on whether Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and, if so, what remedy should apply, as the DOJ seeks to overturn the lower court’s dismissal of the charges.

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — Sep 12, 2026DocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.

Chris Dalton Insider sales right after the earnings beat make me think management sees limited upside from here.

Rachel Uchitel Honors 9/11 Fiancé 25 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Rachel Uchitel marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by sharing emotional tributes to her late fiancé, Andy O’Grady, recalling how she watched the World Trade Center collapse and spent years searching for him after he, a Sandler O’Neill managing director on the 104th floor, was killed. The reflections recount their relationship, the shock of the attacks, and the enduring impact of the loss on Uchitel as she remembered their plans to marry.

Scorsese Tops Spielberg as Living Director with Most Oscar NominationsReporting — Jan 24, 2024Legendary director Martin Scorsese received his 10th Oscar nomination for Best Director on Tuesday, giving him the most Oscar nominations of a living director. According to Entertainment Weekly , he ousted Steven…

TVS Motor names Peyman Kargar CEO, 2027Business — Aug 28, 2026TVS Motor Company named Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027, with incumbent K. N. Radhakrishnan continuing as Director and CEO until then and transitioning to a non-executive director through the July 2027 AGM. Kargar, a three-decade veteran of global automotive leadership and current President of International Business, will be based in Bengaluru to drive further expansion as international business accounts for about 29% of sales and has grown about 33%.

NSA Director, Deputy Director Fired — Apr 4, 2025National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble were fired, according to a senior defense official. Fox News reported it remains unclear why the pair was fired. The news…