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Lula Raises Bolsa Familia Benefits 15% Ahead of Election — 1dLula signed a decree raising Bolsa Família's minimum benefit 15% to 691 reais next month, calling it a programme that has changed the lives of millions of Brazilians.

Tom Gallagher This move timed so close to the vote looks like an obvious attempt to shore up support for another term.

Memory Care Costs $1,169 More Than Assisted Living per Month — 3dMemory care runs $6,999 a month on average, $1,169 above assisted living’s $5,830, according to A Place for Mom data through July 2, 2026.

Rachel Meyers The extra supervision for dementia patients justifies some added cost, but over a thousand dollars monthly feels excessive without more transparent breakdowns of the services.

Jalen Brunson Set for SVU Guest Role — 2dKnicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star on Law & Order: SVU Season 28 in the Nov. 5 episode, with the role under wraps and reuniting with Mariska Hargitay. He will also host Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 as the Knicks prepare for the fall season.

Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief — 2dMacklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

Derek Foss Macklemore donating his full tour earnings directly to those six groups sets a strong example for other artists.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — 3dA wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns — 1dRTÉ confirms it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, citing the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and humanitarian concerns, alongside worries about independent access for journalists in the territory. Ireland’s abstention follows its 2026 withdrawal amid broader European boycotts over Israel’s participation and Gaza-related tensions.

Jared Kim The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.

Alan Jackson Releases Live Version of 9/11 Anthem From Farewell Concert — Sep 10, 2026Alan Jackson marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by releasing a newly recorded live version of “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” from his final Nashville farewell concert, underscoring the song’s enduring role in national reflection. The release, tied to his career-spanning farewell performance and a forthcoming live album, follows the track’s origins after 9/11 and its sustained resonance with audiences and radio alike.

An Anthropic researcher just quit, saying OpenAI and Anthropic are 'gambling with our lives' — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim Quitting publicly might highlight issues, but staying to fix them from within could have been more effective.

ABC denies 'inaccurate' report 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will end in 2027 — Sep 8, 2026

Nicole Hardy I don't see why they'd end Kimmel's show in 2027 when he's still pulling solid ratings.

60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'Entertainment — Sep 8, 2026

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.

Former UFC champ says Michael Page needs live feed of judges’ scorecards — Sep 8, 2026

Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower, Oil Nears $100 — Live UpdatesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Dana Whitfield This combination of weak stocks and high oil looks like more inflation ahead.

Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez Leaders need to talk even when they disagree. Canceling over a social media post just looks thin-skinned on Merz's part.

Eucharistic Miracle of LegnicaGood News — FROM 2013Host fragment shows living tissue

Dow drops 600 points to start shortened week as oil prices climb: Live updatesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Stock futures are little changed after losing session; Brent crude tops $99 per barrel: Live updates — Sep 8, 2026

Priya Raman Crude climbing like this might keep the Fed from easing rates anytime soon.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — 3dMarks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

Pamela Anderson recalls doctors giving her 10 years to live following hepatitis C diagnosisEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Elon Musk Documentary Teaser Asks If Billionaire Is the ‘Greatest Living Inventor’ or a ‘Fascist’ Who ‘Has Lost His Mind’Entertainment — Sep 7, 2026

Toyohiko Kagawa Lives in Kobe SlumGood News — FROM 1909Japanese Christian serves poorest and writes novels.

Netflix Seeks FIFA Talks Over 2030 World CupEntertainment — Sep 10, 2026Netflix is signaling a broader push into live sports by exploring rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and expanding its global sports portfolio beyond the U.S., including major events like NFL broadcasts. At the same time, it is accelerating production efficiency with cloud-based tools and machine-learning aids, while testing large-scale live streaming capacity through international events and past performance challenges.

Bruce Campbell Reports Five-Year Cancer Prognosis — Sep 5, 2026Bruce Campbell has publicly stated he has about five years to live due to a treatable but not curable cancer, describing it as a five-year deal and emphasizing a decision to live with the illness rather than be consumed by it. He plans to maintain a normal life and reduce public appearances while focusing on living in the present and managing one issue at a time.

Big Ten expands live replay reviews to 2026 conference games — Sep 9, 2026The Big Ten is expanding in-broadcast replay reviews to include all conference games and most non-conference games in 2026, featuring live audio between the game referee and replay official, video of the review, and access to the Big Ten Replay Center. The plan, spurred by scrutiny after last week’s Western Michigan–Michigan finish, also notes that a Michigan–Oklahoma game will not be included due to the broadcasting crew arrangement for that pairing.

Tom Gallagher I hope the replay center access actually speeds things up instead of dragging out games with extra scrutiny in every conference matchup.

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