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Police Arrest Protestors in NYC Following Demonstration At Hilton Garden Inn — Jan 29, 2026New York City turned into yet another battleground Tuesday night as anti-ICE protests spiraled into chaos inside the Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca. Protesters stormed the hotel lobby, blocked pedestrian access, chanted…

Samsung Plans Fold Inn Pop-Up Pub LondonTech — Jul 20, 2026Samsung is expanding its foldable rollout in London with The Fold Inn, a temporary pub experience tied to the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, and a Covent Garden pop-up store to demo the devices. Beyond London, Samsung's foldables are being promoted through Sky Mobile deals and US carrier T-Mobile offers, with pre-orders and promotions highlighted.

Comedian Jay Leno Bruised After Falling Down Hill — Nov 20, 2024Jay Leno is sporting an eye patch — along with some bruises — after falling down a 60-foot hill. Leno, 74, was on his way to dinner when the accident occurred Saturday at a Hampton Inn about 30 miles outside of…

‘This Isn’t Holiday Inn’ — DHS Secretary Torches Illegals For Whining About Food Options — May 27, 2026Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday flamed detainees who launched a hunger strike at a New Jersey Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility over the weekend. Hundreds of detainees…

Hitler Birthplace Now Police Station to Deter ExtremistsWorld — Jul 22, 2026The Austrian government has repurposed Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn as a fully operational district police station after decades of debate, at a cost of about €20 million, with the building’s facade altered to deter neo-Nazi pilgrimages. The move is framed as a definitive step to neutralize the site’s extremist magnetism and protect democratic memory, though it has drawn mixed reactions and highlighted ongoing debates about how best to memorialize Nazi history.

Militaries Advance AI-Guided Drone CapabilitiesTech — Sep 8, 2026Countries are rapidly integrating AI-guided autonomous drones and swarms into combat, with Elbit Systems unveiling FUSE to coordinate multiple UAVs and ground vehicles, and Ukraine’s MoD and Brave1 reporting large-scale AI-guided drone tests achieving high hit rates while stressing human oversight. Indigenous innovations, such as India’s Inno-Yodhha competition showcasing UAS and AI solutions, alongside emphasis on counter-UAS development and ethical guardrails, illustrate a broad, coordinated push across nations to advance autonomous military capabilities.

Biden Admin’s Push To Remove Supposedly Racist Highways May End Up Being A Dud — Aug 31, 2024The Biden-Harris administration’s push to remove purportedly racist inner-city highways may end up being a failure, according to Politico. Congress appropriated about $4.5 billion in total for the Biden-Harris…

BRIAN BURCH AND STEVE CORTES: Harris’ History Of Disrespecting Catholics Might Be Her Ultimate Undoing — Oct 10, 2024Last year’s Al Smith dinner raised a record $7 million to fund Catholic schools for needy inner-city New York children, plus pediatric healthcare, among many worthy charities that benefit from the annual event now…

US Teacher Knocked Out Cold After Student Throws Metal Chair at Her HeadOpinion — Sep 30, 2023Showing just how dangerous it is to be a teacher at an inner-city school, a teacher in Michigan was knocked out cold when a rebellious student threw a metal chair at her head in a sneak attack from behind. The…

White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — 3dThe Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — Sep 12, 2026Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

Talon Private Wealth More Than Doubles Mortgage-Backed ETF Stake — Sep 11, 2026Talon Private Wealth LLC expanded stakes in several Vanguard and Innovator ETFs during the second quarter, boosting its holdings in VMBS by 110.3% to 26,744 shares, in VCIT by 21.5% to 41,199 shares, and in VBK by 86.5% to 20,720 shares, while initiating a large new position in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – June (UJUN) and trimming its holding in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – January (UJAN). The firm’s activity reflects a shift toward larger positions in growth-oriented and buffer ETF products, with UJUN becoming its second-biggest holding and UJAN reduced to about 9.71% of its portfolio before adjustments.

Priya Raman Increasing VBK that aggressively points to a stronger bet on small-cap growth than most advisors are making lately.

Hong Kong launches HK$2.5 billion InnoHK cluster with Nobel laureates and global partners — Sep 1, 2026Hong Kong launched SEAM@InnoHK, its third InnoHK research cluster, to advance sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing and materials with eight approved R&D centres and about HK$2.5 billion in government funding. The initiative, supported by top local and international universities and a network spanning multiple countries, aims to accelerate real-world applications and position Hong Kong as a global I&T hub, with prominent officials and HKSTP leaders attending the ceremony.

Dana Whitfield HK$2.5 billion is a real commitment, but the real test is whether these eight centres actually ship products, not just papers.

Pirates blow six-run lead but win on ninth-inning error against Giants — Sep 2, 2026The Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the San Francisco Giants 13-12 on a walk-off throwing error by Osleivis Basabe in the ninth inning, after trading blows all game, with Brandon Lowe and Oneil Cruz fueling the Pirates with multi-hit nights. Despite a late Giants rally and a nine-run third inning, Rafael Flores Jr.’s bases-loaded grounder produced the decisive error that capped a wild, back-and-forth showdown.

Dana Whitfield That error on the bases loaded grounder is gonna haunt Basabe, but honestly the Giants pitching let it get to that point.

Phillies Bohm walk-off triple caps seventh straight win — Aug 22, 2026Alec Bohm delivered a walk-off two-run triple in the 10th inning to cap a 7-6 extra-innings win over the St. Louis Cardinals, extending the Phillies’ winning streak to seven games. The late rally underscored Bohm’s hot hitting and Philadelphia’s early-inning scoring, with key contributions from Arraez and Realmuto as the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker provided the late drama for St. Louis.

Yankees edge Blue Jays in 10th, Rice homers — Aug 16, 2026Ben Rice delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays, after a costly ninth-inning error sparked doubt. The timely blast, coming amid recent slump talk and August struggles, capped a standout performance that helped New York avoid a sweep and reinforce the team’s resilience.

Yankees Lose 10th-Inning Duel as Schlittler Shines — Aug 8, 2026After a nearly two-hour rain delay, the New York Yankees completed a dramatic 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, with Ryan McMahon driving in the decisive sac fly and Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. delivering key late-inning hits to erase a two-run deficit. The victory snapped Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak and kept the Yankees within shouting distance of the Red Sox in the AL East.

SEC Creates Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Venues — 2dThe SEC rolled out a five-year conditional exemption, the Innovation Exemption, allowing tokenized securities venues to trade tokenized stocks on-chain without registering as exchanges, under strict conditions including sanctions compliance and investor protections. Issuers can object to third-party tokenization, synthetic tokens are excluded, and the agency invites public comment as it lays groundwork for broader rulemaking amid broader legislative headwinds on crypto markets.

Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild-Card Race — 3dThe Diamondbacks dropped a 4-2, 11-inning loss to the Marlins, leaving them about 2.5 games behind the NL wild-card and facing a tight finish with limited games remaining while highlighting wasteful offense and late-inning missteps. In response, Arizona is shaking up the rotation—reinstating Soroka and moving Gallen to the bullpen—amid injuries and continued reliance on Corbin Carroll as they battle for a postseason berth.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — 6dRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — 6dThe Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Grichuk’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Cardinals — 6dRandal Grichuk hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth to lift the White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, snapping a fours-game skid and boosting their lead in the AL Central. The victory featured a late rally that followed Leo Bernal’s eighth-inning homer and showcased Chicago’s clutch relief pitching as they tightened the division race with Cleveland and Houston faltering elsewhere.

Priya Raman Grichuk coming through with that ninth-inning homer turned the whole game around for the White Sox after they were struggling.

Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win Over Rangers — Sep 9, 2026Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win with six innings of one-run ball against the Texas Rangers, marking his first quality start and a key breakthrough after an up-and-down early stretch. Analysts highlighted his ability to stretch through six innings, finish strong against Rangers hitters a third time, and his ongoing growth as Seattle's top pitching prospect.

HousingWire's 2026 Vanguard Awards spotlight AI innovation and culture leaders — Sep 1, 2026HousingWire’s 2026 Vanguard Awards honored senior leaders across mortgage technology, retail lending and real estate culture, including John Aslanian of FirstClose, Tony Giglio of CMG Financial, Theo Ellis of Friday Harbor, Lori Johnson of DocMagic and Dana Gentry of Keller Williams, for driving growth, innovation and governance. The recognitions highlighted tangible impact such as FirstClose’s rising client retention and bookings, CMG’s record funded volume growth, Friday Harbor’s AI pre-underwriting expansion and governance attestation, DocMagic’s digital-mortgage milestones, and KW’s culture initiatives.

Derek Foss Nice to see governance attestation getting recognized alongside flashy AI stuff, that unglamorous work matters just as much.