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Leaked DLSS 5 reportedly works on Nvidia's older Turing GPUs and emulators — Aug 31, 2026

Derek Foss I'll believe it when there's an official release, leaks like this get overhyped and then quietly forgotten half the time.

Kirk’s Mentor Recounts Assassination: ‘Charlie Didn’t Suffer’ — Sep 19, 2025Frank Turek was not far from political activist Charlie Kirk — physically and ideologically — when he was assassinated Sept. 10. The Christian apologist and author recounted what happened that day in a new podcast…

August Short Interest Jumps Across Five SecuritiesFinance — 5dSeveral stocks experienced notable spikes in short interest in August, led by Brilliance China Automotive, Rising Dragon Acquisition, and Daicel, with increases topping 300% in some cases, while Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF and Daito Trust Construction also saw sizable rises. The reporting highlights a broad rise in short bets across diverse sectors including travel-to-destination funds, real estate, auto manufacturing, SPACs, and chemicals.

Influencers from 14 countries draw Xinjiang routes from mystery boxes — 1dMore than 20 Chinese and foreign influencers from 14 countries gathered in Tacheng, Xinjiang, for a seven-day autumn media tour themed 'A Tribute to the Land,' with routes chosen via mystery boxes and content creation spanning short videos, photo essays, and live streams. The event highlights Tacheng’s ethnic diversity and landscapes, featuring processional performances and immersive field experiences for audiences at home and abroad.

Impulse Space raises $308M in Series D extension round — 1dImpulse Space raised an additional $308 million in its Series D extension, bringing the round total to $808 million to fund expanded team, manufacturing, and continued development of its in-space mobility systems. The funding, along with recent government contracts, signals growing demand for post-launch spacecraft movement across commercial, civil, and defense customers.

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — 1dPresident Xi Jinping urged China to expand its advanced manufacturing sector, strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, and accelerate AI-driven upgrades to build a modern industrial system with greater self-reliance in high-end technology. The push accompanies a shift of resources toward manufacturing and indigenous tech, with Premier Li Qiang backing next-generation intelligent manufacturing amid global supply-chain disruptions.

Maya Lindstrom Focusing on self-reliance might help long term but risks cutting off useful foreign tech inputs.

Houthi Attacks Drive Oil Prices Higher — Sep 10, 2026The Middle East conflict prompted Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, stoking concerns of higher oil prices, while global tanker rates surged to record levels across VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments as markets grapple with ongoing supply disruptions. Rising refined-fuel costs, LNG pricing pressures, and regional bottlenecks—alongside Korea’s petrochemical restructuring and broader supply-chain chokepoints—underscore a widening energy and shipping crisis driven by geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects from the Gulf to Asia and Europe.

TX Solar Displays Solar Street Lights for Projects in 20 Countries — 1dTX Solar, officially Yangzhou Tianxiang Road Lamp Equipment Co., Ltd., presents itself as an integrated OEM solar street-light supplier with in-house manufacturing, offering bespoke luminaire housings, modular all-in-one and split-type systems, 3D modeling, photometric testing, and a growing patent portfolio to support projects in 20+ countries. The company markets turnkey outdoor lighting solutions for infrastructure, highways, and off-grid and climate-varied deployments, highlighting high-mast towers, solar energy Street lights, and battery options (lithium and gel) showcased at major events like the Canton Fair and targeted at municipal, EPC, and international contractors.

Priya Raman Solar lights like these could help a lot in off-grid regions if the batteries last in extreme weather.

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — 3dLaw enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.

United Therapeutics and Denali Outline Pipeline Shifts at Morgan Stanley Conference — 3dBiotech firms Crescent Biopharma, Denali Therapeutics, Kyverna Therapeutics, and United Therapeutics outlined forthcoming data, new indications, and expansive commercial strategies at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference, signaling a push into pulmonary fibrosis, CNS, and other large patient populations. Denali highlighted its Avlayah Transport Vehicle platform and CNS programs, while United Therapeutics outlined a four‑product strategy for IPF/PPF and planned NDA activities, underscoring continued innovation and manufacturing expansion across the sector.

Nicole Hardy Shifting focus to larger populations like pulmonary fibrosis makes sense for growth but competition will be fierce.

PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028Sports — 5dThe PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.

Christian Bale Opens Palmdale Foster Village for Siblings — Sep 9, 2026Christian Bale helped inaugurate Together California’s foster care village in Palmdale to keep siblings together, featuring 12 homes across six duplexes, a central garden, and full-time foster parents in a $22 million project intended as a scalable model for long-term stability, education, and support for foster youth. The village, backed by Dr. Eric Esrailian and local leaders, followed an 18-year effort and is planned to welcome its first residents soon as organizers emphasize community-based care and lasting impact.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Prototypes Test 466-Mile Range Ahead of Production — 4dBMW’s iX5 Hydrogen is advancing toward its first hydrogen-powered series production with extensive real-world and prototype testing; the third-generation fuel-cell system (co-developed with Toyota) is in a new assembly phase in Munich while Steyr prepares for production, as engineers validate the integrated drivetrain, high-voltage system, and storage to meet targets of up to 750 km range, sub‑5-minute refuelling, and 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds. The program emphasizes coordinated system performance under high loads and knowledge transfer to Steyr for manufacturing, signaling BMW’s push to add a hydrogen option alongside its existing powertrains.

Texas Rallies Past Ohio State, Takes No. 1 Ranking — Sep 10, 2026Top-ranked Ohio State and No. 4 Texas square off in Austin for a high-stakes, national-title-caliber early-season showdown featuring Heisman contenders Arch Manning and Julian Sayin and rosters loaded with NFL talent, continuing a rare but growing series between the programs. The matchup also highlights broader Big Ten-SEC tensions and ongoing debates over playoff expansion and conference influence on postseason decisions.

Coker Launches Ki MMA With 32-Man Global Tournament — 3dScott Coker has launched a new global MMA promotion named Ki MMA, featuring ring-based fights and a 32-man featherweight tournament spanning four continents with Rich Chou as the lead matchmaker. The venture, co-founded with Peter Levin and backed by investors, including Tony Hawk, is set to be unveiled in New York with a live press conference and is targeting a 2027 launch with ongoing international events.

Marcus Bell A 32-man tournament spanning four continents sounds like a huge logistical challenge, even with Rich Chou involved.

ST Launches Lower-Cost In-Cabin Image Sensor — 4dSTMicroelectronics unveiled the ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared in-cabin sensing designed to scale driver and occupant monitoring across vehicle lines while reducing module costs. The sensor delivers 35% higher MTF sharpness and nearly 60% higher infrared sensitivity, includes embedded image processing, and leverages front-end manufacturing in Crolles to boost supply-chain resilience and simplify camera integration.

Tom Gallagher Shifting production to Crolles should help keep these parts available even if global supply issues pop up again.

Global Chipmakers Plan High-NA EUV ProductionTech — 6dSamsung and peers are fast-tracking ASML’s High-NA EUV adoption, targeting DRAM production by 2028 and broader chip manufacturing by around 2030, supported by a move to 12-inch photomasks to boost productivity and cut costs. As the industry commits billions in capex and ASML expands capacity to meet long lead times, leaders like Intel have already begun deploying the technology, signaling a costly but pivotal shift for AI-era semiconductors.

IG Metall Demands Volkswagen Honor 2024 Labor DealBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Germany’s IG Metall is mobilizing widespread protests to oppose auto-sector job cuts and a longer workweek while pressuring Volkswagen to honor the 2024 labor deal amid a restructuring that could push up to about 100,000 layoffs; the union has invoked a clause in the agreement to reopen talks, even as strikes remain restricted under current deals. The dispute highlights tensions among labor, management, and government over VW’s turnaround plan and potential plant closures as Europe’s largest carmaker faces intensifying competition and costs.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — 6dA broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Plans 2027 Relaunch — Sep 8, 2026LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrawing support and a restructuring plan to make players the majority owners, aided by BC Partners. The move reflects a bid to preserve the league amid heavy financial strain and could reshape contracts, star players, and the broader golf landscape as the sport copes with investor-backed ventures.

Democrats Plan Sweeping Trump Probes if House Flips — 5dIf Democrats win back the House, they plan sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and his administration, focusing on the wealth and business gains during his tenure, energy and defense deals, pardons, and potential private dealings by Kushner and Trump Jr., with the effort expected to require the full caucus and facing White House resistance. The Washington Post reports multiple Democrats and aides outlining a coordinated oversight push, including probes into cryptocurrency ventures and the restructuring of federal government agencies.

Chris Dalton Investigations into any president's family business deals should follow evidence, not just party control of the House.

Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo — Sep 6, 2026John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO and faces a high-stakes September 9 launch featuring the foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro, amid anticipated price increases driven by rising memory costs. Analysts say the new leadership will have to balance a hardware-heavy roadmap with AI and services, while investors weigh how Apple can execute at scale and sustain margins as foldables enter the premium price band.

Algeria Reportedly Severs Ties With UAE — Sep 8, 2026Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, signaling a geopolitical shift as the two sides move apart amid regional tensions and criticisms of UAE influence. Meanwhile, regional solidarity and strategic partnerships surrounding Algeria persist, with Morocco backing Jordan after Iranian attacks, India signaling deeper mining cooperation with Algeria, and French political discourse featuring defenders of Algeria against racist rhetoric ahead of elections.

Fourth Suspected Crypto Farm Found in Puebla — 6dMexican authorities uncovered a clandestine crypto mining setup in Puebla featuring about 300 GPUs, 80 medium-voltage terminals and eight satellite antennas, suspected of laundering illicit funds by siphoning power from nearby infrastructure. The operation is the fourth crypto farm found in the region since last year, underscoring how drug cartels are leveraging high-tech mining to finance crime as global illicit cryptocurrency activity climbs, per Chainalysis data.

Nicole Hardy This fourth find since last year proves crypto mining has become a steady revenue tool for organized crime in Mexico.