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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — 2dAcross Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — 4dTMX Group priced a C$1.1 billion private placement of senior unsecured debentures across three series (2028, 2033, 2036) to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, with an anticipated AA (Low) rating from DBRS and a close around September 22, 2026. The issue aims to strengthen financial flexibility and support post-trade modernization and broader market infrastructure initiatives.

Smith+Nephew Prices $700 Million Notes, Launches Tender — Sep 8, 2026Smith+Nephew announced a cash tender offering to repurchase up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030, funded by a planned issue of new 2036 notes and subject to a financing condition, with pricing set for September 15 and settlement around September 18. The moves aim to extend debt maturities and manage refinancing risk, as the company concurrently launches a 2036 note offering and may apply proration if demand exceeds the cap, reflecting disciplined balance-sheet management.

Man Returns 132-Year-Overdue Magazine During Fine Freeze — Sep 10, 2026A 132-year overdue issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine from September 1894 was returned to the Concord Public Library amid a one-year fine freeze the library is testing to gauge whether waiving fines improves overdue-item returns; the item’s owner said it had sat in his home for decades and avoided a $12,055 bill. The library does not plan to re-circulate the magazine and will instead display or preserve it while evaluating the policy’s effects.

OPEC+ holds October output steady as Iran war disrupts oil flows — Sep 5, 2026OPEC+ members kept October production quotas unchanged amid ongoing Iran conflict and Hormuz disruptions, while signaling future quota framework and a 2027 baseline as they contend with limited ability to translate increases into actual output. Despite September increases, overall output remains well below targets due to capacity issues and geopolitical tensions, with next core meeting scheduled for October 4.

Rachel Meyers Holding steady makes sense when you can't even hit current targets, let alone increase them with Hormuz tensions this high.

NeOnc to Raise $15 Million After Reporting Glioma Trial DataFinance — Sep 9, 2026NeOnc Technologies announced a $15 million registered direct offering at-the-market to raise capital from new and existing healthcare investors, issuing 3.57 million shares (or pre-funded equivalents) plus warrants to buy another 3.57 million shares, with closing targeted around September 10, 2026. The financing follows positive Phase 2a NEO100 data and ongoing insider purchases, but the company still carries a small cash balance and substantial reliance on additional equity funding, raising questions about its going-concern status.

Elena Vasquez Positive trial results are great but issuing millions of new shares plus warrants will dilute existing holders fast.

Indianapolis Archdiocese Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Fears — Sep 4, 2026Amid a spike in ICE enforcement in Indiana, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued a decree dispensing Catholics in central and southern Indiana from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through September 30 to address fears of detention and family separation. The measure, grounded in canon law and supported by local pastors, urges spiritual substitutes and pastoral care, aligning with broader nationwide diocesan responses to ICE activity.

Polyrizon closes $4 million financing as shares dip and dilution loomsBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Polyrizon Ltd. announced the closing of a $4.0 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with a single institutional investor, issuing ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants along with multiple common warrants. The financing, completed on September 4, 2026, is intended to strengthen working capital and general corporate purposes, increasing the company’s outstanding equity base through the transaction structure.

Marcus Bell Single institutional investor deals like this rarely favor retail holders, price action already showing it.

BASF sues Apple over seven Face ID patents — Sep 3, 2026BASF, via its trinamiX unit, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Midland, Texas, accusing Apple of using Face ID technology that allegedly infringes seven BASF patents across iPhone and iPad models, and seeking damages and an injunction. The filing date is September 3, 2026, and Apple has not issued a public comment on the case, which BASF frames as enabling privacy-preserving, spoof-resistant facial recognition through its 3D and near-infrared techniques.

Sam Okafor Seven patents is a lot to lose on all at once. Either BASF has a real case here or they're hoping Apple settles rather than fight all of them.

Dodgers weigh Ohtani's September return amid MVP chase — Aug 8, 2026The Dodgers’ slide continues as they staggered through a seven-game skid while Shohei Ohtani, who has been dominating at the plate, has not pitched since July 3 due to knee and biceps issues; management is weighing a cautious return, likely using him in a multi-inning opener or limited bursts rather than as a full-time starter, with a bullpen progression and hopes for a postseason rotation by mid-September.

‘Continue to Fight Against’ Terrorists, State Department Remembers 9/11Reporting — Sep 11, 2023The U.S. State Department remembered the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, by noting the nation would “continue to fight against” terrorists. In a press release issued on Monday, the State Department remembered…

Pentagon mandates testosterone screening for men over 30, symptom checks for women — Sep 3, 2026The Pentagon rolled out mandatory testosterone blood testing for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older, with younger men tested only on request or if symptoms warrant evaluation, while women will undergo symptom-based screening rather than routine testosterone tests; the program aims to boost readiness by identifying hormonal and energy-related health issues. The initiative has drawn criticism from some doctors about the lack of robust evidence for universal screening, and the FDA plans to convene a panel in mid-September to discuss testosterone use in medicine.

Derek Foss Seems like a lot of money and time for something you can already ask your doctor about if you're feeling off. Wonder what the actual data shows.

DAVID BLACKMON: Vance-Walz Debate Did Nothing To Inform Voters On Energy Issues — Oct 5, 2024As was the case with the September 10 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Tuesday’s debate between the vice presidential contenders, Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and…

Sabally Misses Germany World Cup, Concussion — Aug 19, 2026Satou Sabally will miss Germany’s FIBA World Cup due to a second significant head injury in under a year, prioritizing her health as she recovers and sidelining her international play this September. The Liberty forward, already dealing with concussion-related issues, has been out this season and faces an uncertain return as Germany and her team hope for her future on-court health.

PGIM High Yield Funds Announce September–November 2026 Distributions — Aug 31, 2026PGIM funds SDHY, GHY, and ISD have announced monthly distributions for September, October, and November 2026, with SDHY at 0.108 per share and GHY and ISD at about 0.105 per share, including the corresponding ex-dividend and payable dates as listed by each issuer. The statements also note that the distributions are forward-looking and subject to board approval, with tax reporting details to follow in 2027.

Dana Whitfield Nice to see these locked in three months out, makes planning around the payouts a lot easier.

Photronics investors urged ahead of September 4 deadline — Aug 23, 2026Multiple investor-rights law firms are signaling securities class actions against firms including Photronics, Capricor Therapeutics, BlackRock TCP Capital, and Insulet, with deadlines in 2026 for lead plaintiff status and ongoing litigation alleges misstatements or fraudulent omissions. Investors are urged to review claims and consider joining the suits before deadlines, as lawsuits allege issues ranging from misleading data on drug trials to failed disclosures and stock drops.

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Reports Tax Attribution — Sep 1, 2026Several ETFs declared upcoming distributions: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF issued tax-attribution estimates indicating MIT/AMIT status for the period, with Foreign Income (Net) being the primary component and other categories largely zero; another JPMorgan report cites a 36.6404-cent per unit distribution with a similar tax attribution structure. Other funds announced straightforward per-share dividends for September: Western Asset Bond ETF at 0.0897, SPDR SSGA My 2029 Municipal Bond ETF at 0.0518, and iShares iBonds Dec 2055 Term Treasury ETF at 0.0962, each with their respective ex-dividend dates.

Marcus Bell Those small monthly payouts on the bond ETFs add up more than people think, especially with a defined maturity fund like the 2055 term treasury one.

Mayor Mamdani Gets A Reality Check From His Own Team — Jul 24, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that the city does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani had previously said he supported enforcing the arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court. […]