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Grynspan Leads Third UN Chief Straw Poll — 1dA 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.

House Passes Third Iran War-Powers Resolution — 4dThe U.S. House has for a third time passed a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, signaling bipartisan pressure ahead of the midterm elections even as the Senate’s path remains uncertain and Trump is expected to veto. The votes reflect continuing concern about the Iran conflict, with party lines shifting slightly as a handful of Republicans joined Democrats, and the cost of the war mounting as the political debate intensifies.

Nicole Hardy It's good Congress keeps voting to limit war with Iran, but the Senate needs to step up or this changes nothing.

Third measles death in Pennsylvania involves 40-year-old woman — 5dA woman from rural Pennsylvania has died from complications related to measles. The 40-year-old’s death marks the state’s third measles-associated death this year. The woman, fro… — by Sandra Rhodes

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 1dUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Sickle Cell Gene Therapies Approved as Senegal Makes Local Generic Drug — 2dSenegal's Teranga Pharma launched local generic sickle cell drug Drepaf in November 2025 at up to one-third import prices; Africa holds nearly 80% of global cases.

Marcus Bell This local generic should finally let more African families afford treatment without relying on expensive imports.

The Traitors Wins Third Emmy as Celebrity Spinoff Set — 5dPeacock’s The Traitors dominated the 2026 Emmys, sweeping seven awards for the reality competition category and increasing its total Emmys to 15 as Alan Cumming collected his third consecutive host Emmy. In his speeches, Cumming praised the show’s diverse audience and urged viewers to register to vote ahead of National Voter Registration Day, with NBC signaling a continued expansion including The Traitors: New Blood spin-off.

German Firms Lift China Investment by One-Third as US Outlays Fall — 6dGerman investment in China rose about one-third in H1 2026 as US outlays fell 65% to €4.3 billion; IW’s Matthes said firms “have almost no choice but to continue investing in China.”

Derek Foss German companies are smart to diversify away from US tariffs by boosting China investments this much.

EU asks China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs — 2dEU asks China to cap hybrid exports at ~15% of the EU market, down from more than one-third, after imports rose from ~3,800 (Oct 2024) to ~50,000 (July 2026).

Sam Okafor Imposing higher tariffs risks driving up car prices for buyers here while doing little to fix the underlying trade imbalance with China.

Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again — 8hA weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.

Jared Kim Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.

Goldman Sachs Raises $11.7B for Private Equity — 4dGoldman Sachs closed its $9.6B flagship PE fund on the 15th within an $11.7B raise, with more than one-third already invested.

Marcus Bell Focusing on tech financials and healthcare should help hit that 750 billion assets target by 2030.

Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — 1dAbout one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — 5dChiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

India Regulator Probes Apple Over iOS 18 Warranty — 4dIndia's CCPA escalated a detailed Apple probe on July 29, 2026 over iOS 18; an iPhone 15 screen repair runs 27,900 rupees, over a third of retail price.

Chris Dalton Apple should lower its repair prices in India instead of making consumers pay over a third of the phone cost for basic fixes after iOS 18.

LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices — Sep 8, 2026

Rachel Meyers LG should let owners turn off all this device discovery instead of doing it by default.

Michael Dell Overtakes Jeff Bezos As World's Third-Wealthiest Billionaire — Sep 8, 2026

SEC Creates Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Venues — 2dThe SEC rolled out a five-year conditional exemption, the Innovation Exemption, allowing tokenized securities venues to trade tokenized stocks on-chain without registering as exchanges, under strict conditions including sanctions compliance and investor protections. Issuers can object to third-party tokenization, synthetic tokens are excluded, and the agency invites public comment as it lays groundwork for broader rulemaking amid broader legislative headwinds on crypto markets.

Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies during final days of annual Nevada desert gatheringEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Georgia Tech DB Mbakwe Released After Stretcher Exit — Sep 13, 2026Georgia Tech DB Jaylen Mbakwe was released from Grady Memorial Hospital after overnight observation following a third-quarter stretcher exit in the 45-24 loss to Tennessee.

Nicole Hardy Tough break for Georgia Tech losing him mid game but at least the update says he's stable and improving.

U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7% — 3dU.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.

Dana Whitfield This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — 5dThe Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

Natalie Portman Reportedly Welcomes Third Child in Paris — Sep 5, 2026Natalie Portman has reportedly welcomed her third child in Paris with partner Tanguy Destable, keeping details private as the couple expands their family. The actress already shares two children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, and publicly announced the pregnancy in April, describing it as a privilege and a miracle.

Dana Whitfield Congrats to her, glad she's keeping this one low key and private compared to before.

UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — 4dA 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.

96-year-old insists that the ‘third part of life,’ from age 75 on, is actually awesomeGood News — Sep 8, 2026Alice McGinty at 96 describes the years from 75 onward as her most important, sharing her routines and art while pushing back against being dismissed.

Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes — 5dProtests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.

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