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California City Launches Nation’s First All-EV Police FleetReporting — Jul 29, 2024A California city became the first in the nation to launch an all-electric fleet of police cars on Monday. South Pasadena spent nearly $2 million on the vehicles, which includes 10 Tesla Model Ys for patrol and 10 Tesla…

8-Year-Old Among Three Killed on Texas Side of US Point of EntryOpinion — Oct 15, 2023In a harrowing reminder that police close to Mexico have to worry about all manner of crime on both sides of the border, a horrific tragedy has struck the city of El Paso, Texas. In a car crash near the Ysleta port of…

Numerous Migrants Photographed Wearing 'Biden, Let Us In' Shirts at BorderReporting — Mar 3, 2021A group of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border were photographed on Tuesday wearing T-shirts and carrying signs that said, “Biden please let us in!” The migrants were photographed at the San Ysidro crossing port in…

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — 4dGates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — 2dSpencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

Google Confirms Gemini Accessed Three Companies in Cybersecurity Test — 12hGemini stopped its own access to three real company systems in a May test after recognizing they were not fictional targets. Google discovered the breaches in July.

Rachel Meyers This kind of incident makes me think AI developers need stricter isolation rules for these experiments.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — 5dGoldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — 4hIran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged San Diego BurglarLifestyle — 3dDuring a San Diego break-in, a man entered through an open upstairs window as the area endured a heat wave; Nash the golden retriever repeatedly brought toys to the intruder in a playful bid, while the other dog avoided typical guarding behavior. Police arrested the intruder after about an hour, and the incident drew attention on security footage and social media for the dogs’ unusually friendly response and minimal damage to the home.

Florida State Reportedly Eyes Jimbo Fisher Return — 18hFlorida State is reportedly exploring a reunion with former coach Jimbo Fisher to potentially replace Mike Norvell, with multiple outlets noting that FSU brass are looking into bringing him back and Fisher himself signaling a desire to return. Analysts also highlight substantial buyout costs and the strategic challenges of adapting Fisher’s tenure to modern college football.

Marcus Bell I doubt Fisher can adjust to today's portal and NIL demands after being out of the game this long.

Trump Says He Uses AI, Refuses Details — 5dAboard Air Force One, Trump said he uses AI “for a lot of things” but added, “I don’t want to tell you that,” while branding safety warnings a “SICK conspiracy.”

Tom Gallagher The push for US leadership in AI makes sense but safety rules need to be sorted out soon.

Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — 1dGenetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

Luol Deng Regrets $72 Million Lakers DealSports — 2dThe 2016 Lakers free-agent splashes for Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng are now viewed as misfires after both players struggled for rotation roles and Deng was benched in favor of a younger core. Deng says he took the big offer largely to seize a premier opportunity, but the team’s shifting plans and conflicting messages left him feeling he couldn't play the game he loved.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — 5dGlobal markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.

Carney Says Canada Aims to Emerge Stronger From US Trade War — 3dAfter 50% U.S. tariffs on $20B in goods, Carney told investors 80% of Canada-U.S. trade is still tariff-free and joked Trump warned White House keys might mean they'll shoot you.

Priya Raman Privatizing airport operations with public land ownership could bring in needed investment while keeping some control over key assets.

Search Continues for Missing Florida Paddler — 6dPolice across several areas are appealing for information on missing people, including Andrew Kurt in Basildon and a 13-year-old girl with links to Stockport, while Merseyside police continue to search for Alisha Lavery and investigators in Middlefield probe a death after a body was found. In Worcestershire, the 71-year-old Pershore man was found safe, and in Wellington a missing person was located by a member of the public with Exmoor Search and Rescue assisting.

Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region — Sep 12, 2026Diplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.

Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.

India Sets MDR for High-Value UPI PaymentsFinance — 4dIndia’s government notified amendments to the Payment and Settlement Act prohibiting banks and system providers from charging customers for UPI transactions and RuPay debit card payments up to ₹2,000, expanding a no-fee digital payments regime. The move comes in the context of earlier changes to allow possible merchant MDR charges, though current guidance specifies the zero-charge rule applies to individual users up to ₹2,000.

Somyn Journal app swaps calorie counts for emotional reflectionsBusiness — 5hAurora Dawn Ventures has released Somyn Journal, a reflection-based app that replaces number-driven tracking with open-ended prompts about emotions and body sensations to help users gain context on personal habits around food, movement, and relationships. By focusing on how they feel rather than counts, users build a personal record that reveals patterns, such as energy from home cooking or physical tension from certain interactions, aimed at reducing anxiety and disconnection from the body.

Elena Vasquez This approach could help people notice how home-cooked meals boost their mood without obsessing over numbers.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — 2dSept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

Netanyahu Reportedly Warned Before October 7 Attack — 4dIsrael signs a €3.035 billion Achilles Shield deal with Greece to integrate David’s Sling, SPYDER, BARAK MX, and Israeli-made command-and-control systems, reinforcing Netanyahu’s strategy of expanding alliances and tech leadership to counter isolation. Across opinion pieces, commentators question his durability and judgment ahead of the Oct. 27 elections, citing alleged warnings from regional partners and the influence of media narratives on perceptions of Israel’s leadership.

Pentagon Tells Congress Iran War Cost Reaches $43.6 Billion — 11hThe Pentagon says the Iran-related war has cost about $43.6 billion through early September, with later estimates suggesting the total could be around $45.1 billion and reporting higher casualty counts than publicly disclosed. Most of the spending is on replenishing munitions and replacing lost equipment, while ongoing stockpile depletion is delaying weapon deliveries to allies.

Chris Dalton The billions spent so far on munitions and gear could have gone toward domestic priorities instead.

Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — 4dMacklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

Priya Raman Fans who bought tickets months ago shouldn't lose out because one artist decided to make a statement on stage.

US Warns Allies of Potential Five-Year Weapons Delays — 15hThe U.S. warned allies of missile and air-defense delivery delays of up to five years while restocking after the Iran war that began Feb. 28.

Derek Foss Countries need to expand their own production lines instead of depending on US deliveries.

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