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Cavaliers land Peyton Watson on $88 million deal after late push — 2dCavaliers landed Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million deal after a late push; Harden recruited him by call and text during free agency.

Sam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs.

Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 Election — 2dVoters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.

U.S. Jobless Claims Hold Near Historic Lows — Sep 10, 2026Initial unemployment claims edged down to 206,000 for the week ending Sept. 5, with continuing claims around 1.774 million and four‑week averages near 206,000 and 1.779 million, indicating the U.S. labor market remains at historically low levels. While state rates vary and a small uptick in federal employee claims is noted, the overall trend points to continued resilience in employment despite recent payroll softness.

Maya Lindstrom The payroll softness mentioned still worries me even with claims this low overall.

Packers, Tucker Kraft agree to four-year, $75 million extension — Sep 10, 2026The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft remain locked in negotiations over a long-term extension ahead of the season opener, with Kraft pushing for a roughly $20 million-per-year deal and the team wary of guarantees beyond signing bonuses amid his ACL recovery. Some reports and insiders suggest a serious offer could close the gap before Week 1, and Packers officials are keen to finalize the deal despite the standoff.

Clemson to pay Georgia Southern $1.5 million for 2026 home game — Sep 9, 2026In 2026, non-conference college-football scheduling features hefty guarantees, with South Carolina paying Kent State 1.3 million and Towson 550,000 for home games, while Clemson is set to receive 1.95 million total to host Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. Separately, Clemson looks to rebound at a home opener against Georgia Southern after a season-opening loss, and UH is promoting a four-pack ticket giveaway for its Houston vs. Southern showdown, reflecting ongoing competition for attention and revenue across programs.

Maya Lindstrom Clemson shelling out 1.5 million to Georgia Southern for a home game feels like overkill even for a guaranteed win.

Tank Dell agrees to reworked Texans deal while recovering from knee injury — Sep 4, 2026The Texans restructured Tank Dell's contract for 2026 to a one-year, $1.7 million deal with $1 million guaranteed, saving about $2 million against the cap while he remains on injured reserve and will miss at least the first four games recovering from a catastrophic knee injury. Dell, 26, will look to prove he's back for another contract in Houston as he works toward a full return in the final year of his rookie deal.

Tom Gallagher Hope the knee heals right, that injury looked brutal. Wish him a full recovery before worrying about football.

Powerball Draw Yields Two $1 Million WinnersLifestyle — Aug 29, 2026EuroMillions could reach £67 million tonight with Thunderball at £500,000 as tickets close ahead of draws; Powerball's next drawing on Sept. 2 is estimated at $146 million with a $63.3 million cash option after the Aug. 31 draw. The Aug. 31 Powerball round carried a $131 million jackpot with a $56.8 million cash option, while Lotto NZ reported multi-million wins including a $1 million Strike Four prize split among three winners and other second-division prizes ahead of a Sept. 13 Powerball overhaul.

Four Men Plead Guilty to London Ambulance ArsonWorld — Aug 28, 2026Four young men pleaded guilty to an arson attack that destroyed four Hatzola Jewish community ambulances in London, causing about £1 million in damage near Golders Green and prompting police investigations into potential extremist links. The case has been linked to a broader spate of anti-Jewish arson incidents in the capital, with assertions of possible Iranian involvement by a group later claiming responsibility.

First Adult T. Rex Trackway Discovered in N.D. — Sep 8, 2026Scientists documented the first adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway in the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, a 23-foot sequence of four tridactyl footprints dating to about 66.5 million years ago, analyzed with 3D scans to reveal gait and behavior. Found in 2025 on federal land near Marmarth, the tracks suggest a leisurely pace of roughly 3.5 to 4.5 mph as researchers plan further excavations and 3D reproductions.

Osmosis UK Expands Multi-Million U.S. Equity Stakes — Aug 24, 2026Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd disclosed new stakes in four companies during the second quarter: Ecolab (40,187 shares ~ $11.2 million), Bank of New York Mellon (24,278 shares ~ $3.51 million), Jacobs Solutions (34,053 shares ~ $4.29 million), and Pacific Gas & Electric (201,419 shares ~ $3.39 million). The moves reflect a broader pattern of institutional investors adjusting holdings across multiple sectors.

Biden-Harris Admin Caps Off Four Fiscal Years With Roughly 8.5 Million Southern Border Migrant Encounters — Oct 22, 2024There were roughly 8.5 million migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border during the four fiscal years of the Biden-Harris White House, bringing more clarity on the exact toll of the border crisis under the…

Early US Vote Surpasses 85 Million, Texas Exceeds 2016 TurnoutReporting — Oct 31, 2020With four days remaining in the U.S. presidential campaign, more than 85 million Americans have cast ballots, including 9 million in Texas, where the secretary of state’s office on Friday said early voting had eclipsed…

Early US Vote Surpasses 85 Million, Texas Exceeds 2016 TurnoutReporting — Oct 30, 2020With four days remaining in the U.S. presidential campaign, more than 85 million Americans have cast ballots, including 9 million in Texas, where the secretary of state’s office on Friday said early voting had eclipsed…

Field & Main buys stake in Linde AGBusiness — Aug 29, 2026Field & Main Bank disclosed new stakes in four companies in the second quarter: Linde AG, Chubb, U.S. Bancorp, and Expedia Group. The positions included 3,442 LNAGF shares (~$1.79 million) in Linde, 5,587 CB shares (~$1.90 million) in Chubb, 12,300 USB shares (~$743 thousand) in U.S. Bancorp, and 1,552 EXPE shares (~$397 thousand) in Expedia.

Ivy League University Takes Out Additional $500 Million Loan Due To Federal ‘Uncertainty’ — Jul 29, 2025Brown University took out its second multi-million-dollar loan four months after the Trump administration pulled $510 million in federal grants from the school for allegedly continuing to use illegal diversity, equity…

Kia Dealers Expand Nationwide Giving to St. Jude — Aug 24, 2026Kia donated $2 million in 2026 to St. Jude to cover medical costs, housing, and food for families during treatment, as part of the fifth Accelerate the Good dealer-matching program involving nearly 800 dealers. The effort has raised more than $7.7 million for St. Jude over four years and supports other charitable causes, with Kia employees actively volunteering in communities.

Chinese court freezes $300 million in Nexperia assets amid Wingtech dispute — Aug 31, 2026A Chinese court in Dongguan has frozen up to 2.14 billion yuan (about $300 million) in assets of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its equipment unit at Wingtech’s request, as part of an ongoing ownership dispute that has not yet been resolved. The freezes cover Nexperia’s stakes in four China-based businesses and the equipment unit’s Wuxi subsidiary, with the case seeking 8 billion yuan in damages under China’s anti-foreign sanctions framework, amid broader tensions sparked by Dutch intervention and export controls that have yet to restore Wingtech’s voting influence.

Chris Dalton Using anti-sanctions law here feels like retaliation dressed up as legal process. Wingtech clearly wants leverage back after losing voting control.

Some 11.6 Million Americans Watched Biden Speech To Congress, Early Data ShowsReporting — Apr 29, 2021President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on Wednesday night attracted an estimated 11.6 million viewers on the four main U.S. broadcast television networks, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings data cited by…

Number of Americans Who Quit in August Hits 21 Year High As Biden’s Economy Burns to the GroundOpinion — Oct 14, 2021More than four million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in August amid what is supposed to be an economic comeback. CNBC , citing the Labor Department, reported 4.3 million American workers voluntarily quit near…

Biden and Allies Raised $70 Million During Democratic Convention, Campaign SaysReporting — Aug 22, 2020U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden and closely allied Democratic groups raised $70 million during their four-day convention this week, Biden’s election campaign said on Friday. The convention’s broadcasts drew 122…

‘It Is Time To Fly’: NASA’s First Manned Moon Mission In 50 Years Hurtles Towards Destiny — Apr 1, 2026With four RS-25 engines and two solid rocket boosters generating 8.8 million pounds of thrust, the four Artemis II mission astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft fixed their gaze towards the heavens Wednesday evening…

Young Boy Saves Nanny and Painter After Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in $3 Million HomeReporting — Jul 13, 2022A young family had just moved into a gorgeous home in Hingham, Massachusetts, making the $3.2 million dollar home their own — but now there’s nothing left but a brick chimney. Neighbor Chris Moran told WCVB-TV that the…

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment — Sep 2, 2026The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in eastern Thailand for a four-day rest and relaxation stop after a roughly 286-day deployment that included operations in the Middle East, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines disembarking in Pattaya and Laem Chabang. Thai authorities expect a boost to local tourism and businesses, potentially around $3 million, while Navy officials acknowledge ongoing concerns about morale and supply conditions on board.

Marcus Bell days is a long time to be away from home. Hope those sailors get some real rest before heading back out.

Four Dudes With Somali Names Plead Guilty To Bilking Medicaid Under Company Called ‘Brilliant Minds’ — Jul 24, 2026Four Twin Cities men pleaded guilty to defrauding Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program out of approximately $2.2 million and hiding the scheme by using artificial intelligence tools to fabricate records when questioned by insurance companies, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.