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Mantic Raises $25M After Beating Human Forecasters — 18hLondon AI startup Mantic raised $25 million in seed funding led by Radical Ventures, with Microsoft’s M12, after its judgmental forecasting system beat all human forecasters at the Metaculus Cup, signaling strong demand from hedge funds, corporates, and governments for medium-term risk and scenario planning. Founded in 2024 by Toby Shevlane and Ben Day, Mantic blends human-style reasoning with backtested historical data to predict geopolitical, economic, and strategic events, targeting scenarios where traditional models struggle.

Nicole Hardy Beating the top human forecasters on Metaculus shows this approach could help with tricky geopolitical calls that pure models miss.

Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series — 4d"The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central late in the season, travel to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series as they push to clinch the division and seek the top NL seed, powered by ace Jacob Misiorowski who has been dominant this year. The Pirates, with slim playoff chances and a bullpen-by-committee approach, look to finish strong as scheduling uncertainties loom and the Brewers’ recent form raises the stakes for the playoff race."

Priya Raman Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.

Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — 2dAres Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller — Sep 2, 2026Top seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.

Marcus Bell :55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.

Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

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Khachanov Reaches US Open Semifinals After Four-Match Losing Streak — Sep 9, 2026Karen Khachanov advanced to the 2026 US Open semifinals after Alexander Blockx retired in their quarterfinal, setting up a clash with top seed Alexander Zverev, while behind the scenes his Armenian-Russian heritage, wife Veronika, and two sons underline a stable support system driving his career. Profiles highlight his career highlights, including a Paris Masters title and Olympic silver, and note his Dubai-based training and close-knit team as factors in his resurgence.

Indonesia Expands Cloud-Seeding as Borneo Fires Rage — Aug 18, 2026Indonesia is intensifying cloud-seeding to quell El Niño–driven wildfires in Borneo, reporting hundreds of missions since 2021 as peatlands burn and regional haze worsens. The broader region faces similar drought-linked risks, with Malaysia warning of a potentially prolonged haze and authorities stressing that while cloud-seeding is being ramped up, its effectiveness remains limited and preventative peatland restoration and enforcement are also underway.

Scientists Warn Strong El Niño Could Harm Galápagos Wildlife — Sep 9, 2026Forecasts of a stronger-than-normal El Niño indicate the Galápagos could face significant ecological stress as sea temperatures rise about 2.2°C above average, threatening both marine food chains and terrestrial forests. The impact endangers iconic wildlife such as penguins, boobies, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, and key habitat like Scalesia forests, with invasive plants compounding the risk and prompting a coordinated mitigation effort including invasive-plant removal and seed preservation.

Maya Lindstrom Sea lions might suffer most from the heat stress on top of everything else already hitting the islands.

Potapova upsets Anisimova to reach US Open fourth round for first time — Sep 5, 2026Anastasia Potapova upset No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time, benefiting from Anisimova’s 46 unforced errors. A controversy over a suspected mocking gesture afterward circulated online, while Zheng Qinwen surged to defeat Madison Keys to also reach the Round of 16.

Elena Vasquez unforced errors is brutal for a top 10 seed. Potapova didn't need to do much but stay steady and let Anisimova beat herself.

20 Teams Crowd 2026 MLB Playoff PictureSports — Sep 7, 2026Analysts forecast the 2026 NFL playoffs with only a minority of 2025 division champions likely to repeat, highlighting Seattle’s strong 2025 performance as a focal point while noting surprises could reshape expectations. In baseball, tight late-season races across both leagues threaten division titles and wild-card battles, alongside ongoing debates about MLB’s postseason seeding, while rodeo contenders eye two routes to the Governor’s Cup with a substantial purse at stake as the season winds down.

Wings, Mystics Clinch WNBA Playoff Berths — Aug 24, 2026The Dallas Wings, after a remarkable turnaround from last season, clinched a playoff berth and sit in an 8th-place seeding position that could set up a first-round matchup with the top seed. The Washington Mystics secured their first playoff appearance since 2023 under coach Sydney Johnson, led by Shakira Austin’s 31 points and clutch performances, as the league moves toward seven of eight postseason spots being clinched.

US Open: Osaka Advances, Four Top-10 Men Fall — Sep 4, 2026At the US Open, Osaka, Gauff, Rybakina and Zverev advanced to the third round while Khachanov upset fourth seed Auger-Aliassime and Gael Monfils played his Grand Slam farewell. Auger-Aliassime battled dizziness and possible illness after the match, with Alex Eala joining Osaka and Gauff in advancing toward the weekend rounds.

Democrats Argue Trump Planted Seeds of Capitol Attack With False Election ClaimsReporting — Feb 10, 2021Democrats on Wednesday argued Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol long before Jan. 6 with false claims the election was stolen, and said lawmakers had an obligation to hold the…

Sabalenka Reaches Sixth Straight US Open Semifinal — Sep 4, 2026Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for the fifth consecutive year, handling a demanding second set before sealing in straight sets. She will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend, while Sabalenka also noted cannabis-smell disruptions around Louis Armstrong Stadium as a distraction during the day’s play.

Book Review: ‘The Truth About Seed Oils’ By Liana Werner-Gray and Cherie Calbom, M.S.Reporting — Jul 27, 2026If you had asked me a few years ago what seed oils were, I probably couldn't have given you much of an in-depth answer. That changed in early 2025, when I became much more interested in learning about what goes into the food we eat every day and how to improve my overall health.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stock — Aug 31, 2026U.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

Tom Gallagher Grew up watching massive elms line every street in my town before disease wiped them out, would love to see that canopy come back someday.

Dodgers hold off late Nationals rally to win 5-3 — Sep 4, 2026The Dodgers head into a three-game set with the Nationals after a walk-off win and with Blake Snell continuing to shine since returning from elbow surgery, while rookie Jackson Kent takes the hill for Washington as Shohei Ohtani sits out. Washington, holding slim playoff hopes, will try to play spoiler amid looming postseason implications for Los Angeles, which may lean on bullpen-heavy plans and rotation shuffles featuring Glasnow and Alvarez as it pursues a possible bye or top seed.

Jared Kim Rough spot for a rookie to make his debut with Washington still clinging to hope. Kent battled but the lineup couldn't back him up enough.

Kostyuk advances to US Open second round — Aug 30, 2026Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, the 11th seed, beat Australian qualifier Storm Hunter 6-4 6-1 to reach the U.S. Open second round, continuing strong Grand Slam form after deep runs at the French Open and Wimbledon. She now eyes a potential third-round match against Sloane Stephens or Clara Tauson as she pursues her maiden Grand Slam title.

Reese's Eighth Tech Could Be Rescinded; Suspension Pending — Aug 29, 2026Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese drew her eighth technical foul of the season against the Portland Fire, triggering an automatic one-game suspension and a $1,500 fine under the WNBA’s updated penalties, with ongoing debate over whether the call will be rescinded. The looming suspension jeopardizes Atlanta’s playoff seeding and their critical matchup with the Minnesota Lynx as the team navigates late-season tension and schedule pressure.

Pair of Endangered Corpse Flowers Pollinated and Now Have Hundreds of SeedsReporting — Dec 15, 2023The endangered corpse flower has gained a new family after a pair of the rare plants flowered at the same time earlier this year. According to The Mainichi , this couple produces the world’s largest flower and recently…

For Kids Today, Nothing is Safe from Perversion: Even Winnie the PoohOpinion — May 28, 2022“Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted.” The Russian dictator Vladimir Lenin is credited with that quote, as well as several variations on it. Whatever the original…

Coverwatch secures $4.5M pre-seed AI-driven — Jul 23, 2026Coverwatch raised a $4.5 million pre-seed round led by CoFound and Restive to expand its AI-native commercial insurance platform, extend licensing to all 48 continental states by Q3 2026, and scale its 50+ carrier bidding model with a flat-fee structure that aligns incentives with clients. The company serves homeowner associations, venture-backed tech firms, and ecommerce/CPG brands, claims 20–40% premium reductions on average, and emphasizes continuous risk monitoring and proactive coverage optimization.