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Trump Plans Nationwide Medicaid Drug Pricing Model — 1dTrump will announce Friday that all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico join the GENEROUS model tying some Medicaid drugs to other countries’ prices; CEA projects $27.6B in state savings over a decade.

Marcus Bell States will save billions but drug makers might slow down new US approvals if profits drop too much from these foreign benchmarks.

Nola, Phillies blank Mets 3-0, tie Cubs — 1dAaron Nola threw seven scoreless innings as the Phillies blanked the Mets 3-0 to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card; Jared Young gave a thumbs-up while carted off after a knee to the head.

Priya Raman Nola's scoreless innings were exactly what the Phillies needed to stay even with the Cubs in the wild card hunt.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 1dJackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Ella Langley Ties Mariah Carey Record With 22 Weeks Atop Billboard Hot 100 — 2dElla Langley’s Choosin’ Texas remains at the top, marking a 14th non-consecutive week at No.1 on ARIA and tying the Billboard Hot 100 record with 22 weeks atop the chart. The song’s momentum boosts Langley’s album Dandelion and has drawn critical attention and CMA nominations for its blend of traditional country with contemporary production.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration DEI Grant Cuts — 1dJudge Angel Kelley struck down a Trump administration directive terminating more than $600 million in teacher-training grants tied to DEI programs.

Chris Dalton The judge was right to require the department to explain its reasoning and consider the effects on schools before cutting that funding.

VP Announces Permanent Federal Loan Ban for 870,000 Tied to FraudPolitics — 4dVice President announces the permanent suspension of some 870,000 individuals tied to fraud from ever obtaining federal loans. The announcement highlights efforts to prevent further misuse of taxpayer funds. @RapidResponse47

Miranda Lambert Releases Classic Country Heartbreaker — 1dMiranda Lambert released "Two Things Can Be True" from Crisco as her Ella Langley co-write "Choosin' Texas" tied the all-time Billboard Hot 100 weeks-at-No. 1 record.

Sam Okafor Miranda's take on that classic country sound with Patsy Cline vibes has me excited to hear the full album when it drops.

Brazil Runoff Poll Shows Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Tied — 2dDatafolha has Lula 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro 44% in a runoff inside the 2-point margin; AtlasIntel has Bolsonaro 47.2%–46.8%. First round is Oct. 4.

Israel, Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties — 3dIsrael and Morocco will exchange ambassadors for the first time after a Sept. 16 New York trilateral. Sa'ar: "The friendship between the Moroccan people and the Jewish people has deep roots and a glorious history."

Rachel Meyers Seeing the US join these talks shows the Abraham Accords still have momentum for practical progress.

Britain to Name Ambassador to Venezuela in Renewed Ties — 5dVenezuela and the United Kingdom are moving toward elevated bilateral ties with ambassadorial engagement and renewed dialogue focused on mutual interests and sovereign resource management. Separately, the United States is restoring diplomatic relations with Venezuela and outlining a four-point agenda—stabilization, economic recovery, political reconciliation, and a transition to democracy—under a broader normalization effort.

US DFC Plans $155M WIOCC Investment Across Africa — 3dDFC will put up to $155 million into WIOCC—its largest-ever equity stake—as CEO Ben Black ties the Africa infrastructure push to winning the AI race for America.

Derek Foss This kind of direct investment in African fiber and data centers could give US tech firms a real edge over Chinese suppliers.

Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record — 5dJean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

Shepard triple-double leads Wings past Sparks 97-77 — 1dJessica Shepard recorded her fifth triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Dallas beat Los Angeles 97-77 for its fifth straight win and a franchise wins-record tie.

Sam Okafor Bueckers scoring 19 points helped set the tone, but the third-quarter run was what really put the Sparks away.

U.S. Approves Potential $24.3B Saudi F-35 SaleWorld — 3dU.S. intelligence officials warn that the proposed $24 billion sale of up to 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia could enable China to access sensitive U.S. military technology through espionage and Riyadh–Beijing ties, with concerns about safeguarding facilities and even removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from Saudi networks. The DIA and NYT reports highlight internal reviews and calls for tighter access controls, as lawmakers scrutinize the deal amid regional dynamics and considerations of Israel's military edge.

ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — 3dMohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 2dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

Flamengo Reaches Libertadores Semifinals After Late Equalizer With 10 Men — 1dFlamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by earning a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta scoring the equalizer late in the tie. They will face Estudiantes de La Plata, while concerns over the Maracanã pitch dominate build-up to the decisive leg.

Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China — Sep 8, 2026

Tom Gallagher Ford needs to prioritize U.S. factories over partnerships that strengthen China at our expense.

Duffy warns Ford over China ties, flags security concerns — Sep 8, 2026

Marcus Bell These concerns about China ties seem overblown and could hurt Ontario jobs if they scare away investment.

Tariff dispute weighs on US-Canada cross-border ties5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Algeria to Close Airspace to UAE Aircraft After Diplomatic Rupture — Sep 10, 2026Algeria will close its airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft starting Friday, September 11, 2026, with commercial flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport exempt until the end of 2026 after severing diplomatic ties with the UAE. The UAE expressed hope the move is temporary and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fraternal relations and broader ties.

Sam Okafor Exempting commercial flights to Algiers until the end of 2026 shows some restraint amid the rupture.

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.

US, Germany Sign Defense Industry Declaration — 4dThe United States and Germany are deepening defense cooperation, signing agreements and letters of intent to align weapons procurement, boost defense industrial ties, and balance European and American defense roles as stocks dwindle and new security challenges emerge, with a focus on strengthening supply chains, R&D, and joint production capacity.

Maya Lindstrom This deal makes sense for restocking weapons and sharing production know-how between the two countries.

Diggs goalpost hug draws penalty in Commanders' 24-22 loss to Eagles — 5dDiggs' goalpost hug after a 10-yard TD drew a 15-yard penalty, forcing an extra point instead of a tying two-point try in a 24-22 loss to the Eagles.

Marcus Bell Hugging the goalpost after scoring might feel good but it handed Philadelphia an easier win. League rules are clear on this.

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