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U.S. Airlines Oppose Air China’s Additional Flights — 1dAirlines for America wants Air China's Beijing-JFK and Beijing-Dulles flights for Xi's Sept. 24 Trump meeting classed as charters, citing shorter Russian airspace routings.

Priya Raman US carriers are right to push back since this would let China keep using Russian routes that everyone else is blocked from.

Kennedy Appoints Eight to Revive Preventive Services Panel — 2dKennedy appointed eight new USPSTF members on Sept. 17, 2026, naming Seth Corey chair after May firings and more than a year without meetings.

Nicole Hardy It's about time they filled those spots and got the panel working again after the long shutdown.

Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months — 2dPresident Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — 4dBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

Police Say Warren Sapp Disrupted Tampa Council Meeting — 1dWarren Sapp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, was asked to leave Tampa City Hall and was trespassed for the day after causing a disturbance adjacent to the City Council chambers during a flood-prevention project presentation, prompting pauses and a temporary lockdown. He has said he was at City Hall to pick up paperwork, while police and officials described him as out of order for disrupting proceedings.

West African Scientists Urge Stronger Outbreak Detection — 2dWest African laboratory scientists, meeting in Lomé, urged governments to bolster outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity to prevent a repeat of Ebola and COVID-19 crises, warning that weakening health systems and dependence on Western vaccines leave the region vulnerable. A regional conference and leaders like Arthur Garber stress using past outbreaks to strengthen surveillance and urge African governments to prioritize epidemic prevention and invest in diagnostics across the continent.

Inside Michigan football's players-only meeting after the Western Michigan gameSports — Sep 9, 2026

Nicole Hardy That kind of closed-door talk shows they want accountability instead of pointing fingers at the staff.

Meet the nicest cashier today — Sep 9, 2026A Reddit user posted a photo of a notably kind cashier.

Dana Whitfield Cashiers have tough shifts so it's great when one goes out of their way to be friendly like that.

Stray Dog Meets Woman And Immediately Climbs Into Her CarGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Trump Renews Push for Fed Rate Cut Amid Hike Pressure — 6dTrump said Sept. 13, 2026, the U.S. should pay the world's lowest interest rate regardless of data, speaking in Ireland before the Fed meeting.

Sam Okafor Trump should let the Fed do its job without constant pressure, even if a cut would help in the short term.

Mets and Giants meet with series tied one game apiece — Sep 6, 2026

Jared Kim Rubber match tonight decides the series, love these tight ones where every pitch matters.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — 6dGoldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

Nicky Cruz Switchblade SurrenderGood News — FROM 1958Gang leader meets Christ through Teen Challenge

Boeing Nears Turkish Airlines Deal for 150 737 MAX Jets — 4dBoeing is nearing a final agreement to supply 150 737 MAX aircraft to Turkish Airlines after resolving a dispute over engine maintenance and pricing, with a signing potential next week. The resolution reinforces Turkish Airlines’ expansion plans and signals Boeing’s continued ability to meet demand for narrow-body jets.

Sam Okafor This order shows Boeing still has strong demand for the MAX despite earlier setbacks. Turkish Airlines must be confident in the fixes.

John Woolman Urges Quakers to Free SlavesGood News — FROM 1754Journalist travels and convinces meetings to manumit.

William Wilberforce's Clapham ConversionGood News — FROM 1785Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — Sep 10, 2026Australian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

John Wesley's Heart Strangely WarmedGood News — FROM 1738Anglican clergyman experiences conversion at Aldersgate meeting.

Lakeview School Faces Backlash Over Menstrual Disclosure Policy — 4dLakeview High School in St. Clair Shores is facing backlash over a gym syllabus that asks female students to disclose menstrual cycle length to make up missed swimming days, with critics calling the requirement invasive and potentially discriminatory. The district says it will meet with a concerned parent, asserts no district-wide change yet, and maintains a commitment to educational best practices while addressing privacy concerns.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Further 2026 Hike — 5dRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid rising inflation risks linked to crude oil prices, with SBI Ecowrap signaling a higher chance of rate hikes as oil crosses $100 a barrel. The meetings precede the RBI’s October 5–7, 2026 MPC policy review, following India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a kept repo rate of 5.25% in August.

Navan Raises Forecasts as Revenue Hits $233 Million — Sep 9, 2026Navan posted stronger Q2 results with about $233 million in revenue and solid growth in its Strategic Leisure Group, prompting an elevation of full-year guidance and the acquisition of AI event-planning startup BoomPop for up to $95 million as demand for in-person corporate travel and meetings remains robust. The quarter highlighted continued momentum in bookings and payments, with the company leveraging AI-enabled tools to expand its meetings and travel platform.

Marcus Bell The AI tools they're adding should help streamline planning for companies still ramping up travel.

What the Vatican's representative found in Russia — Sep 9, 2026Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher visited Russia in late August to meet leaders and support the small Catholic community while stressing dialogue as the path to peace.

Nicole Hardy The small Catholic community in Russia needs this kind of backing from the Vatican more than ever.

Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf Welcomes Moravian RefugeesGood News — FROM 1722Count grants land and sparks 100-year prayer meeting.

Texas Tech, Houston Meet in Ranked Rivalry — 3dTexas Tech’s roster-spending push remains front and center as it reportedly spent around $5 million to keep Brendan Sorsby and has long been a leader in the Big 12, though recent estimates show BYU now closer to the pack and Tech not necessarily the most expensive. The narrative blends a high-stakes program-building push with a high-profile showdown against Houston, a test of whether Tech’s 2025 breakthrough can translate into sustained national power amid coaching tensions and fanfare about the program’s spending and strategy.

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