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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 10hWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

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.

FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — 3dFBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — 2dDario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — 1dUSFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.

White Sox Scouting Director Shirley Resigns Amid Allegations — 5dMike Shirley resigned as the Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director amid an internal investigation into alleged verbal harassment, including racist and sexist remarks reportedly made at Area Code Games. The team has not disclosed the investigation's findings and has a history of prior inquiries related to his conduct.

Elena Vasquez Shirley stepping down makes sense after those repeated complaints about his language at events like the Area Code Games.

MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — 3dMAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — 6dU.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 5dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

Space42 and Viasat Commit Up to $1 Billion to Equatys Satellite Platform — 4dSpace42 and Viasat signed a binding Paris deal to commit up to $1 billion to Equatys. "Equatys takes off," said Space42 Managing Director Karim Michel Sabbagh.

Nicole Hardy Viasat as the main contractor should help, but scaling to thousands of satellites will need flawless coordination.

Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvPTech — Sep 8, 2026

Will Trent Season 5: The Pitt's Alexandra Metz Is New GBI Deputy DirectorEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Trump Claims Democrats Orchestrated Butler Assassination Attempt — 3dPresident Trump, who is current president in 2025, claims the July 2024 Butler assassination attempt was a Democrat plot and accuses FBI Director Christopher Wray of mishandling the case, citing newly disclosed information. The FBI has said Crooks acted alone, while Trump’s framing continues to draw criticism and concerns that Democrats were not involved.

Nicole Hardy Trump has every right to question the official story if new details point to a coverup by the FBI.

New Sense and Sensibility Adaptation Champions Sisterhood — 4dA new Jane Austen adaptation centers on the Dashwood sisters learning from each other, with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles delivering a symbiotic dynamic under director Georgia Oakley, highlighting sisterhood and self-discovery. The film, supported by a strong ensemble, is set for a late-September global release.

Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud probes — Sep 9, 2026Saima Wazed, the WHO Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned amid fraud and forgery investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities after being placed on unpaid leave, denying the allegations and citing a loss of trust in leadership and untenable financial strain. The charges include financial fraud related to travel to China, misrepresentation of credentials, and an alleged land purchase, with Wazed insisting the issues were resolved or predated her WHO tenure.

Chris Dalton Her family ties to the ousted prime minister make the credential issues look even more suspicious.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — 5dI Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Fourth Circuit Weighs Bid to Revive Cases Against Comey and James — 5dThe Fourth Circuit will hear the DOJ’s bid to revive criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that Lindsey Halligan’s interim appointment was lawful and that the indictments should be reinstated after a district court previously dismissed them for an improper appointment. The court’s review centers on whether Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and, if so, what remedy should apply, as the DOJ seeks to overturn the lower court’s dismissal of the charges.

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — 6dDocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.

Chris Dalton Insider sales right after the earnings beat make me think management sees limited upside from here.

Rachel Uchitel Honors 9/11 Fiancé 25 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Rachel Uchitel marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by sharing emotional tributes to her late fiancé, Andy O’Grady, recalling how she watched the World Trade Center collapse and spent years searching for him after he, a Sandler O’Neill managing director on the 104th floor, was killed. The reflections recount their relationship, the shock of the attacks, and the enduring impact of the loss on Uchitel as she remembered their plans to marry.

Ethan Hawke Leads Convicts on Gold Trek in Depression Thriller The Weight — 4dThe Weight is a grim 1930s-set crime-action drama led by Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, following Hawke’s character and a small group of prisoners who must transport gold across dangerous terrain amid corrupt officials during the Great Depression. Production notes highlight the film’s demanding physical shoots, the Pacific Northwest-influenced setting (with Germany standing in for Oregon) and a teddy-bear motif that the director says anchors the characters’ desperation, including real details like what was inside the gold packs and a change from heavy weights to toilet paper in the prop gold.

Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian — Sep 11, 2026Vail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.

Priya Raman Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.

Ezra Insiders Sell $93,774 in StockBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Ezra Holdings insiders including CFO Joel Markovits, VP Yaakov Beyman, and Director Alex Blumenfrucht sold large blocks of EZRA stock on August 3, reducing their ownership by roughly 75%–100% as the shares traded near $2.72 after the trades. The company also reported a quarterly loss of $3.26 per share on $2.11 million in revenue, highlighting continued profitability concerns amid a volatile share price.

TVS Motor names Peyman Kargar CEO, 2027Business — Aug 28, 2026TVS Motor Company named Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027, with incumbent K. N. Radhakrishnan continuing as Director and CEO until then and transitioning to a non-executive director through the July 2027 AGM. Kargar, a three-decade veteran of global automotive leadership and current President of International Business, will be based in Bengaluru to drive further expansion as international business accounts for about 29% of sales and has grown about 33%.

Scorsese Tops Spielberg as Living Director with Most Oscar NominationsReporting — Jan 24, 2024Legendary director Martin Scorsese received his 10th Oscar nomination for Best Director on Tuesday, giving him the most Oscar nominations of a living director. According to Entertainment Weekly , he ousted Steven…