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Grynspan Leads Third UN Chief Straw Poll — 5hA US official said the next UN chief must reject "absurd, politicized, woke ideology." P5 ballots will later change color to flag vetoes without naming countries.

Marcus Bell This straw poll format keeps things open without locking anyone in too early.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 1dWhite House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition — 1dDuncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.

Kennedy Appoints Eight to Revive Preventive Services Panel — 1dKennedy appointed eight new USPSTF members on Sept. 17, 2026, naming Seth Corey chair after May firings and more than a year without meetings.

Nicole Hardy It's about time they filled those spots and got the panel working again after the long shutdown.

Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent — 14hParis opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."

Sam Okafor Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.

Cincinnati Student Dies on School Bus, Investigation Underway — 1dNgone Talla, 7, died after her sister found her unresponsive on a Cincinnati school bus that sat 10-15 minutes without deploying its ramp; the coroner reported no traumatic injuries.

Italy to Protect Ships in Bab al-Mandeb Without Waiting for EU — 1dWe will not wait for a collective EU decision, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday, announcing Italy will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels in Bab al-Mandeb.

Chris Dalton Unilateral moves like this risk weakening any future EU naval effort by showing member states can just go it alone.

Wild, Hughes Begin Contract Talks Without Deadline — 3dQuinn Hughes arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp without an extension, in the final year of a $7.85 million contract as talks with GM Bill Guerin continue, and he says he isn’t stressed about signing before the season. While a future reunion on the ice with his brothers in New Jersey would be appealing, Hughes emphasizes he’s happy in Minnesota, noting the Kirill Kaprizov extension precedent as a reference point.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67, Dozens Missing — 2dAt least 67 dead at al-Zaraa gold mine in RSF-held West Kordofan; Jabara: "We don't know how many more are still inside" without heavy machinery.

Trump Nominates Greenwood as Caribbean Ambassador — 3dTrump nominated Kimberly Greenwood on Sept. 15, 2026, as ambassador to Barbados and seven other Caribbean nations without extra pay, the same post Biden donor Roger Nyhus held for a year.

Elena Vasquez Trump keeps handing these posts to personal connections rather than anyone with real foreign policy background.

Ringleader in transgender man's murder gets life without parole — Sep 9, 2026

PSG Fans Challenge Marseille Travel Ban Before Council — 1dParis 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.

Some Oahu roads remain closed, residents without power as Lowell cleanup begins — Sep 8, 2026

Dana Whitfield Glad cleanup has started but it feels slow compared to past storms.

A new TSA program means you can get through security without a plane ticket at some airportsBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

I Used the iPhone 17 Pro Max Without a Case for a Year. Here’s How It Looks NowTech — Sep 7, 2026

Olympic Champion Leerdam to Skip Next Season Without Retiring — 4dOlympic speed skating champion Jutta Leerdam has announced she will not compete this season but is not retiring, saying she’s following her feelings and may return in the future. She’ll focus on other interests and projects, including social media, while maintaining the sport as part of her life and staying engaged with fiancé Jake Paul.

Dana Whitfield She's earned a break after the Olympics, and staying involved without racing sounds like a smart plan.

Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — 4dThe Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

Women’s Testosterone Prescriptions Rise 146%, FDA Review Planned — 3dThe FDA is reviewing the evidence on testosterone therapy for menopausal women as off-label use rises without an approved product, amid safety concerns and calls for standardized dosing. Meanwhile, prescriptions have surged, but patients face pharmacy delays and coverage gaps, with medical groups limiting use to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and researchers preparing a public workshop to assess safety and efficacy.

St. Boniface Fells the Donar OakGood News — FROM 723Boniface chops down a pagan sacred tree without harm.

Desmond Doss Saves 75 Men at Hacksaw RidgeGood News — FROM 1945Conscientious objector rescues 75 wounded without weapon.

The Irish Potato Famine Relief by QuakersGood News — FROM 1846Friends feed starving families without proselytizing

UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — 2dA Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Raheem Sterling Admits Dangerous Driving After Lamborghini Crash on M3 — 3dRaheem Sterling, the former England footballer now 31, arrived at Basingstokes Magistrates’ Court charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen after a May 28 single-vehicle crash on the M3 near Minley, with reports noting a Lamborghini and no other injuries. Multiple articles describe the incident and charges, including details of the vehicle, location, and that he is currently without a club.

Rachel Meyers Failing to provide a specimen after the crash just makes the whole situation look worse for him right now.

Oregon Settles Adoption Case, Reconsiders Christian Mother’s Application — 4dOregon doctors a settlement with Jessica Bates to allow her to be reconsidered for foster-adoption without requiring her to endorse gender ideology, effectively preventing denial of her application based on religious beliefs about sex and gender. The agreement also covers Bates’s legal costs, clarifies she cannot be excluded solely for her faith, and permits her to reapply, while Oregon maintains placements consider each child’s needs, including LGBTQ youth, separately from Bates’s case.

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