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Doughty Named Kings Captain After Kopitar Retirement — 2dTwo-time Stanley Cup champion, 2016 Norris Trophy winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Doughty is the Kings’ 15th captain.

Elena Vasquez The alternates look like a balanced group but I wonder how Panarin fits in long term with the Kings.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 2dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Derek Hough Says Fatherhood Outranks His Six DWTS Championships — 1dDerek Hough, a six-time DWTS champion and current judge, celebrates becoming a first-time dad to Everley Capri and has even brought his daughter to DWTS events and tours with wife Hayley Erbert. He continues to balance a busy schedule—from Emmys appearances and DWTS judging to live performances and promotional campaigns—while reflecting on how fatherhood reshapes his outlook on his long-running career.

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.

Aldi Unveils $9.99 Library Ghost Halloween Art — 3dAldi is expanding its Halloween lineup with items like the Library Ghost wall art priced at $9.99 and other spooky decor such as LED floating witch hats and ceramic ghost bowls launching in late September, reflecting a broad limited-time push into seasonal offerings. Alongside decor, Aldi is promoting discount finds across fashion and food for Halloween, highlighting affordable, time-limited items across categories.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 6dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

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.

Home Sellers May Face Tougher Market After Fed Raises Interest Rates — 2dThe housing market could become more favorable to buyers in the months ahead after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023, according to real e… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Higher rates should finally slow down those crazy price jumps we've been seeing for years.

Bonnie Greer, British Cultural Figure, Dies at 77 — 3dBonnie Greer, Chicago-born playwright, OBE and Question Time panellist who moved to Britain in 1986, died Sept. 16, 2026, at 77 after a brief illness.

Apple Pay Expected to Launch in India Next Month With Axis Bank — 1dApple Pay is set to launch in India next month starting with Axis Bank's credit cards, with talks continuing with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to join on commercial terms. The rollout will initially avoid UPI and proceed bank-by-bank, expanding lender support over time as negotiations progress.

Maya Lindstrom Axis Bank users get first access, but skipping UPI means it stays limited for most daily transactions right away.

Job Listings Updated Across Four Regional Markets — 2dLocal outlets highlight ongoing job openings across various sectors, including weekly listings and roles at Applied Industrial Technologies with options such as part-time, work-from-home, and seasonal positions. Additional postings cover general managerial and skilled labor opportunities across automotive, construction, and snow-removal-related roles.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 5dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez Launching all the parts with SpaceX will take a lot of flights before anything starts working.

Canada Inflation Holds at 3% as Grocery Price Growth Slows — 5dCanada's annual inflation held at 3% in August as grocery inflation slowed to 2.8%, falling below the headline rate for the first time since July 2024.

Chris Dalton Three percent is still too high and will keep squeezing budgets until the Bank of Canada cuts rates further.

Russian Emigration Queries Surge Amid Mobilization Fears — 5dKovcheg saw nearly eight times more emigration inquiries last month than in May; a Moscow woman called the draft 'a one-way ticket.'

Maya Lindstrom Digital restrictions will make remote work impossible for many, so leaving is a practical step.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — 1dThis round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 4dKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake set for November Switch 2 launch — Sep 8, 2026

Interparfums Extends Roberto Cavalli Fragrance Rights Through 2046 — 2dInterparfums is extending its global Cavalli fragrance license with Marquee Brands for 20 years, pushing Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli into broader global distribution through 2046 and reinforcing the brand’s prestige fragrance strategy. At the same time, the company inks an exclusive India distribution deal with Global SS Beauty Brands to bring its portfolio of prestige fragrances to Indian consumers and expand market presence in a key growth market.

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 1dLeah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Oil prices top $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Iran strikesBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez This spike shows why we should have built up domestic energy production years ago.

Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83 — 5dBruce Davis, 83, Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Hinman and Shea murders, was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vacaville prison; cause undisclosed, parole denied seven times.

Teen reading scores reach lowest point this century amid rising screen timeWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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