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U.S. Plans $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel — 2dTrump administration prepares $2.8B taxpayer-funded sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, including MK-84s Biden once paused over civilian tolls.

Tom Gallagher Spending 2.8 billion in taxpayer money on more bombs feels like the wrong priority right now.

Third measles death in Pennsylvania involves 40-year-old woman — 4dA woman from rural Pennsylvania has died from complications related to measles. The 40-year-old’s death marks the state’s third measles-associated death this year. The woman, fro… — by Sandra Rhodes

Women sue Epstein estate over childhood images in photo collection — 1dTwo women sued Epstein's estate in a class action for 40-plus people, saying few if any were told their childhood images were in his child sexual abuse material files.

Jared Kim The co-executors should face full liability if they ignored or enabled that collection of images.

Top Democrat Holds Planned $2.8 Billion Israel Bomb Sale — 1dRep. Gregory Meeks held a planned $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel on September 16, 2026, over lacking civilian-protection assurances.

Reader I believe the arms sale is fine. I just worry that we may eventually need these bombs in the future.

Revolut Seeks Swiss License, Plans CHF150m Investment — 2dRevolut seeks a Swiss FINMA license and CHF150m investment; Tirado says 1.3 million customers, 24% penetration, should top 40% in two to three years.

Derek Foss The 150 million investment and new jobs are welcome but I want to see how many of those roles actually go to locals.

Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident — 2dFive remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.

Sam Okafor Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.

French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — Sep 11, 2026France launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

BHP Port Hedland Workers Seek Arbitration Over Wages — 3dAbout 450 BHP Port Hedland workers will seek Fair Work Commission wage arbitration after nine months; the union says 40% would be worse off under BHP's 17% offer.

Jared Kim BHP's 17 percent offer looks weak if it leaves 40 percent of workers worse off after nine months of talks.

Ashley St. Clair says she rejected $40 million Musk NDA for docEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Dethrone ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With $40 Million Debut — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez A sequel this late could draw fans but Spider-Man has way more built-in audience right now.

Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment — 2dFederal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.

Virginia Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Peer Charged — 3dIrvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan remains in the ICU after a hallway assault at Meadowbrook High School, with his family reporting signs of progress including waking and eating as investigators review surveillance; a juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The family has organized a GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000 for medical costs, and police say the investigation is ongoing with heightened school security.

Woman Misdiagnosed With Brain Cancer for 11 YearsHealth — 4dBecky Jones, a UK woman diagnosed at 21 with an aggressive brain tumour, underwent 11 years of chemotherapy after doctors said she had months to live, only to later discover she never had cancer. Her case is part of a wider scandal at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, with more than 40 patients pursuing legal action and a Royal College of Physicians review faulting clinical decisions and noting prolonged chemotherapy in numerous cases.

Steelers Seek More From Struggling DK Metcalf — 4dMetcalf had four catches for 40 yards and multiple drops in Week 1, a performance that prompted critics to question his body control and reliability while still noting he’s open enough to help Pittsburgh’s passing game with Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won, but their offense overall struggled, and the team needs Metcalf to rebound quickly after the costly drops and missed opportunities as the season progresses.

Kimberly-Clark weighs asset sales amid EU review of Kenvue deal — 4dKimberly-Clark is preparing asset sales and concessions to address European Union antitrust concerns over its roughly $40 billion bid for Kenvue, with the EU expected to formally outline objections during the preliminary review and push for remedies that could include divesting overlapping brands. The move signals the transaction is moving into the regulator’s scrutiny phase and aims to secure conditional approval to close the deal.

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — 5dPhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

Priya Raman Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.

NHC Lowers Odds for Atlantic SystemWeather — 4dThe National Hurricane Center is tracking a trough east of Bermuda with development chances for a central Atlantic system fluctuating between 10% and 40% over the next week as it moves west-northwest, with forecasters noting conditions could become more conducive for gradual development. NOAA’s seasonal outlook remains for below-average hurricane activity (7–13 named storms and 2–6 hurricanes), even as multiple tropical storms—Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard—have formed and Fay remains the next name on the list.

China Urges Banks to Boost Corporate Yuan Hedging — 4dChinese regulators including SAFE and the PBOC are pressuring banks to raise corporate yuan hedging, moving toward a 40% target through window guidance to shield exporters from ongoing yuan volatility and encourage use of forwards, swaps, options, and other hedging tools. Hedging activity has surged, with corporate derivatives around $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2026 and the overall hedging ratio climbing from roughly 22% in 2020 to about 35% in H1 2026, as banks offer subsidies and expanded access to hedging services.

Maya Lindstrom Seeing derivatives volume hit 1.4 trillion already shows real demand, the subsidies from banks are probably helping smaller firms join in.

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith dies at 40 after troubling social media post — Sep 3, 2026Alphonso Smith Jr., a former Wake Forest defensive star who set ACC interception records and later played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, died at 40 in Florida with TMZ reporting his death by suicide. Reports describe a troubling social media post in which he apologized to his family and referenced childhood trauma, underscoring his mental health struggles.