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Dbrand Releases Cases for Rumored iPhone Ultra ModelTech — Sep 8, 2026

Chris Dalton It's smart to get ahead on accessories, but only if the new design actually happens next year.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Battery Life Improvements Expected at EventTech — Sep 9, 2026

Nicole Hardy If the event shows real all-day tracking without the usual midday top-up, that alone might be worth upgrading for.

PSG Fans Challenge Marseille Travel Ban Before Council — 2dParis Saint-Germain ultras have launched a legal challenge against travel bans imposed on supporters traveling to Marseille for Le Classique, seeking an emergency procedure before the Council of State. They accuse authorities of eleven years without dialogue and aim to defend movement rights despite France citing long-running hostilities and past incidents.

Tom Gallagher Fans deserve the chance to travel and support their team unless there's clear evidence of planned trouble this time around.

watchOS 27 code leaks Apple Watch Ultra 4 detailsTech — Sep 8, 2026

Apple's iPhone Ultra may push foldable market to new milestoneTech — Sep 8, 2026

Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says - GSMArena.com news — Sep 8, 2026

Priya Raman Starting at that price would price out most people and hurt sales overall.

HP OmniBook Ultra 16Tech — Sep 4, 2026

Florida Lottery Reports $6 Million Winner as Jackpot Climbs — 2dLottery players nationwide are being reminded how to play and where to claim winnings, with updates from Florida, New York, and multiple states on Sept. 15–16 draws, Mega Millions estimates, and prize rules. Florida reports a $6 million Florida Lotto winner from Aug. 5 and ongoing rollovers, New York highlights Millionaire for Life along with other draw games, and Philippine Ultra Lotto 6/58 details play formats and consecutive-draw options.

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.

Talon Private Wealth More Than Doubles Mortgage-Backed ETF Stake — Sep 11, 2026Talon Private Wealth LLC expanded stakes in several Vanguard and Innovator ETFs during the second quarter, boosting its holdings in VMBS by 110.3% to 26,744 shares, in VCIT by 21.5% to 41,199 shares, and in VBK by 86.5% to 20,720 shares, while initiating a large new position in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – June (UJUN) and trimming its holding in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – January (UJAN). The firm’s activity reflects a shift toward larger positions in growth-oriented and buffer ETF products, with UJUN becoming its second-biggest holding and UJAN reduced to about 9.71% of its portfolio before adjustments.

Priya Raman Increasing VBK that aggressively points to a stronger bet on small-cap growth than most advisors are making lately.

Five ETFs See Major August Short-Interest Shifts — 6dSeveral Brookstone and GraniteShares ETFs saw notable August swings in short interest, with BAMV and BAMU showing large reductions and increases respectively, while BAMG also rose and BABX, BABO, and BABO displayed substantial declines in short interest. The shifts reflect varied investor activity across value, growth, ultra-short bond, and leveraged Alibaba-focused funds.

Cathay and Google expand AI trials to curb contrails on ultra-long-haul flights — Sep 7, 2026Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding AI-powered trials to predict contrail formation and adjust flight paths, aiming to reduce the aviation sector’s climate impact by enabling altitude or route changes on ultra-long-haul and other routes across the Asia-Pacific region. The program, which involves real-world operational data and partnerships with NGOs, seeks to broaden understanding of contrail avoidance and scale sustainable practices across Cathay’s global network.

Jared Kim Nice to see an airline actually testing this in real operations instead of just modeling it on paper. Contrails are a bigger warming factor than people realize.

FDA Approves 11 Zyn Ultra Nicotine Pouches — Aug 21, 2026The FDA authorized 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products (all 9 mg variants and one 11 mg) with additional 11 mg variants still under review, building on prior approvals of 20 Zyn variants and broader authorizations for PMI’s smoke-free portfolio. PMI positions ZYN ULTRA as a leadership driver in alternatives to smoking amid rising competition, signaling ongoing product expansion and scientific backing for its nicotine pouches.

Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation Learning Center expands online resourceLifestyle — Aug 29, 2026Tampa-based SMP practitioner Ryan Krupnick has created the Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation Learning Center, a nearly 400-page, searchable educational resource for scalp micropigmentation that covers hair loss, density treatments, alopecia, hairline restoration, corrections, and scar camouflage. The center emphasizes answering real-world client questions beyond a typical FAQ by leveraging Krupnick’s hands-on experience.

Titan Ultra’s first Governors’ Cup win shocks TNT — Jul 22, 2026Titan Ultra finally secured its first win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup by beating TNT 103-87, with Tirrell Brown delivering 29 points and 10 rebounds as coach Renzy Bajar emphasized defense; San Miguel Beer also beat Converge 128-122 to stay unbeaten, led by CJ Perez’s 31 points. The results highlight Titan Ultra’s breakthrough and San Miguel’s continued strong form in the early stages of the conference.

Warren Defends Her ‘Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act’ Against Criticism From CNBC HostReporting — Mar 2, 2021Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is defending her recently introduced Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act. During her appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, host Joe Kernen suggested Warren’s tax rates were too low. “If we’ve…

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo — Sep 7, 2026The foldable smartphone race is intensifying: Apple’s iPhone Ultra faces production bottlenecks and a staggered global rollout, potentially delaying availability despite strong demand signals, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is gaining traction with younger users and new design proportions, helping reduce iPhone loyalty. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is pitched as a refined, AI-enabled alternative with a large unfolding display, offering a middle ground for users wary of waiting for Apple or Samsung.

Humanoid Robot Games Spur China’s Real-World Push — Sep 7, 2026China is solidifying its lead in humanoid robotics, highlighted by TianGong Ultra’s 100-meter sprint in 8.64 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games and a broader push to convert high performance into reliable real-world workers, as engineers emphasize usability and reliability. The sector’s rapid growth—domestically produced units, big stock-market listings for makers like Unitree and UBTech, and a heavyweight program around the Robotic Olympics—signals strong investor interest and accelerating deployment beyond demonstrations.

Protests spread as Israel debates ultra-Orthodox draft exemptionsPolitics — Aug 16, 2026Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community is growing in numbers and political influence, intensifying debates over military exemptions and the role of religion in society amid ongoing wars. While public support for security policies remains broad—even as satisfaction with war outcomes dips—the Israeli Air Force’s far-reaching role underscores how defense priorities shape national discourse and politics.

Group One Trading trims KRE, boosts BITO, SBIT — Jul 23, 2026Group One Trading LLC trimmed its SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF stake by 23.4% in Q1 to 55,805 shares, while dramatically increasing its ProShares Ultra Short Bitcoin ETF position by 4,555.3% to 10,940 shares and boosting its ProShares Bitcoin ETF holding by 14.2% to 460,289 shares. The firm also reduced its ProShares Ultra Silver stake by 24.6% to 67,835 shares.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 — Jul 22, 2026Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 adds an 800mAh battery, a thinner 10.7mm design, rugged build, and first-time EN13319 diving certification, with Mares dive features available by subscription for recreational depths up to 40m. The watch also targets multi-day use with Snapdragon Wear Elite, improved performance, and enhanced outdoor-sports capabilities reflected in its brightness, sensors, and durability ratings.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — Jul 2, 2026The Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

Ridgepath Capital Expands ProShares ETF Positions Q1Business — Jul 21, 2026Ridgepath Capital Management LLC expanded and diversified its ETF holdings in Q1, adding to ProShares Ultra S&P500 (SSO), ProShares UltraPro Short Russell 2000 (SRTY), JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST), and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) while reducing its stake in ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 (UPRO). JPST emerged as Ridgepath’s largest position at about 23.6% of the portfolio, with notable increases across several funds and SSO and SRTY among meaningful but smaller additions.

VANESSA BATTAGLIA: Tariffs Will Separate Friend From Foe In The Defense Industry — Apr 7, 2025Despite somewhat -gloomy and ultra -gloomy forecasts, the defense industry should welcome President Trump’s new tariff program . Not because the profits will somehow balance out – they likely will not. But because the…