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Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City — 2dPilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.

Maya Lindstrom Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.

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.

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — 1dA Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

Luxembourg Airport Halts Flights After Drone Sightings — 23hA London City flight was diverted to Liège and passengers sat on the tarmac after drones closed Luxembourg Airport; 19 flights and over 1,800 passengers were affected.

Nicole Hardy These drones near runways show how vulnerable airports still are to unauthorized flights.

Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition — 2dDuncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.

Photos of the Week Capture Austen Festival Costumes and City Birds — 2dLocal photo features include coverage of the 2026 Jane Austen Festival in Bath with costumed participants, alongside weekly photo selections from WVPE, the Caledonia Courier, and WWNY that capture city skylines, autumn scenery, sunsets, and playful scenes.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — 3dMetallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — 2dBeam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

Report finds sub-$400,000 homes far rarer in major U.S. cities — 5dMovoto found the median share of U.S. city listings under $400,000 fell from 72.6% in 2020 to 28% in 2026, with 10 major cities at zero.

Rachel Meyers Families trying to buy their first place have almost no options left in California markets.

Johnson County Library Offers Chiefs Coverage — 1dJohnson County Library cards unlock access to digital replicas of the print newspaper for up-to-date Chiefs coverage and Kansas City sports history, with options to explore regional and national reporting as well as broader football-related resources. The collection also links historical materials and local business news, connecting the community to the Chiefs story and city life through a single library platform.

Gaza City Collapse Kills At Least 11World — 3dGaza City buildings have repeatedly collapsed following Israeli strikes, with civil defense and volunteers pulling survivors from the rubble while authorities report dozens dead and many others missing or displaced, underscoring a wider humanitarian crisis as reconstruction stalls and aid and equipment remain scarce. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for residents and responders alike amid restricted imports and limited heavy machinery, complicating rescue efforts and recovery efforts.

Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City — 5dWaymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.

Maya Lindstrom Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — 4dNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — 3dNorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

Ten-Man City Beat United 1-0 in Derby — Sep 11, 2026Bookmakers are dangling boosted derby odds for Manchester United vs Manchester City, with Paddy Power offering 70-1 on United and 50-1 on City across various promotions, plus Coral presenting a 50/1 City bet and OLBG highlighting a 50-1 offer as well. The coverage also notes City’s hot form and Haaland’s scoring reassurance alongside United’s defensive vulnerabilities, making the clash a high-stakes betting focal point for bettors.

Five Urns, Millions of Images Found in Philadelphia Missing Women Probe — 2dPhiladelphia police have uncovered images of seven missing women while reviewing more than 1 million files seized from a home in the city that also contained five urns believed to… — by Andrew Powell

California Cities Set November Rent Control VotesPolitics — Sep 12, 2026San Pablo voters will weigh Measure S, a strict rent cap, alongside Measure R which would fund city services with a new sales tax, amid a budget-deficit backdrop and debate over impacts on landlords and tenants. Redwood City voters will consider Measure E to impose rent control and expanded protections on older properties with a 5% annual cap and relocation aid, drawing support from renter advocates and opposition from city leaders and landlords, while acknowledging that rent-control rules vary widely across states.

Rashford Returns as Manchester United Face City — Sep 12, 2026Manchester United host Manchester City in the first derby of the season with Marcus Rashford returning to the starting XI as Michael Carrick shapes his lineup for a high-stakes clash amid Enzo Maresca’s Manchester derby era. The match features key squad adjustments, Rashford’s matchup history against City, and heightened expectations surrounding bragging rights and early-season form.

Jared Kim Rashford starting again gives United a real attacking threat that City will have to watch closely in this one.

Citi Private Bank Hires Radzinski for Ultra-Wealthy Clients — Sep 9, 2026Citi Private Bank has hired Teresa Radzinski, a veteran with more than 35 years of experience, to serve ultra-high-net-worth clients with net worth above $500 million in the US, including her relocation from Bank of America Private Bank. The move aligns with Citi’s ongoing staffing expansion in its private wealth unit, following other recent appointments and leadership changes within Citi Private Bank and Citi Wealth.

Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — 3dStacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

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.

Drone Interception Debris Kills One in Saudi ArabiaWorld — 4dSaudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at Mecca, describing it as the rebels’ second attempt to strike Islam’s holiest city, while the Saudi-led coalition pledges to protect pilgrims. The Houthis rejected the claim, calling targeting Mecca a worn-out lie in statements cited by multiple outlets.

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