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Global Shares Edge Higher After Fed Rate Increase and BoE Hold — 1dFed delivers first rate hike since 2023, lifting the target to 3.75%-4%; Dow drops more than 630 points, then futures and overseas markets rebound.

Rachel Meyers Oil prices dropping helps ease some pressure but I doubt this cautious rally lasts if tightening keeps going across regions.

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 8hUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 off the bench, sparking a fourth-quarter rally as the Phoenix Mercury edged the Portland Fire 94-91 in the first game back from the FIBA World Cup break. Both teams were short-handed and eliminated from playoff contention despite the tight finish.

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

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson Misses Practice With Concussion — 1dChop Robinson remains in concussion protocol after Week 1, with limited practice and unlikely to be cleared for the 49ers game, prompting potential starts for Malik Herring or Robert Beal Jr. and possibly elevation of Clelin Ferrell to bolster the Dolphins' edge rush before a tough matchup.

L’Oréal Overtakes LVMH as France’s Most Valuable Stock — 2dL'Oréal's about $234B market cap edged LVMH's $232B on Sept. 15, the first non-luxury French lead since 2017, as LVMH shares sat down roughly 35% year-to-date.

Tom Gallagher Seeing a cosmetics company lead again after years of luxury dominance feels like a real shift in French business.

Dow tumbles as Brent crude edges toward $100 a barrel — Sep 8, 2026

Priya Raman Higher crude costs could slow economic growth if this keeps up through the winter months.

McConnell returns to cast votes for narrow Republican majority — 3dThe Kentucky senator arrived by wheelchair Sept. 14 for his first floor vote since a June fall, restoring a needed presence for judicial nominees and a stalled farm bill under the GOP’s slim Senate edge.

Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.

Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — 4dZach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Norris Edges Antonelli by 0.011s for Madrid Spanish GP Pole — Sep 10, 2026Lando Norris ripped to pole for McLaren at the inaugural Madrid Madring street circuit, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds with Verstappen third and Hamilton fourth. Norris hailed the lap as among his best and, in context of the title race chatter, acknowledged Mercedes’ advantage and the demanding aero challenge posed by the Madrid layout.

Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position — Sep 10, 2026Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.

Despite modest season Ciganda seals Europe’s 15-13 Solheim Cup win — 2dCarlota Ciganda, despite a modest LPGA résumé, emerges as a different, more formidable force in the Solheim Cup, delivering the winning point for Europe and stoking a team-wide surge against the Americans. The episodes of Europe’s jubilant bus song and the personal payoff for Ciganda highlight Europe’s edge in the rivalry and the memorable shift in Ciganda’s career during this event.

Rachel Meyers Her modest record makes the whole story better because she still delivered when the pressure was highest for the team.

Stock Market Today: Dow tumbles 1%, S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop as Brent crude edges toward $100 a barrel and pharma stocks stumble — Sep 8, 2026

Priya Raman A one percent Dow drop feels mild given how fast oil is moving.

Rams’ Myles Garrett Set for Surgery, IR Stint — 4dLos Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games with a return potentially in four weeks. The quartet of upcoming matchups includes the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with a possible return as soon as Week 5 or Week 6 after the operation.

Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.

Lula Edges Bolsonaro in Tight Brazil Poll — 5dBrazil’s presidential race between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro remains extremely close, with polls alternating between Lula leading narrowly and a statistical tie, keeping a runoff scenario possible. The contest unfolds amid corruption scandals, judiciary tensions, and campaign dynamics across regions, influencing voter support and strategy.

Rachel Meyers The judiciary issues are making it harder for Bolsonaro to gain ground even in his strongholds.

Notre Dame teams secure five wins including late soccer stunner — Sep 11, 2026Notre Dame-affiliated teams across high school and college posted a spectrum of results this week, from Notre Dame Prep and Notre Dame High School delivering strong performances to close games and big offensive outputs, to Desert Edge stifling Notre Dame’s offense in a lopsided win for Desert Edge and a 1-0 Notre Dame victory over Clemson in men’s soccer illustrating a rare bold win for the Irish. The results underscore the program’s ongoing strength in some contexts while facing tough defenses and losses in others, including a turnover-prone clash and a rout that kept Notre Dame’s unbeaten runs at stake.

Nicole Hardy That soccer win over Clemson shows the Irish can still pull off big results when it counts most.

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Expected Fed Hike — 2dAsian shares edged higher after bouts of declines as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, with yields around 5% and commodities like Brent near $108 a barrel signaling caution ahead of the decision; Korean markets led gains while broader sentiment stayed cautious due to higher borrowing costs and ongoing inflation concerns. Market expectations point to a roughly 92% probability of a hike, and analysts warn that volatility may rise post-announcement as traders weigh policy forward guidance and its impact on equities and the dollar.

Rachel Meyers Korean markets leading the gains shows some investors are still willing to take risks before the announcement.

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — 5dDetroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Kevin Jennings sets SMU record in 56-10 rout of UC Davis — 5dSMU overwhelmed UC Davis 56-10 as Kevin Jennings threw for 337 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in the first half, part of a 547-yard offensive onslaught. The defense stifled the Aggies and SMU’s balanced attack, hinting at a potential edge for a high-profile road test against Louisville next week.

Dana Whitfield The defense kept UC Davis out of rhythm all game and the run game stayed involved too. Louisville will be a real test of that balance.

U2 to Receive MusiCares 2027 Honor on Band's 50th Anniversary — Sep 10, 2026U2 are named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year, celebrated for five decades of music and extensive humanitarian work, with a February gala at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The honor highlights Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.'s philanthropy and impact beyond music.

Priya Raman U2's charity work has always stood out, so this 2027 honor feels well earned after fifty years.

49ers thin injury-hit defensive line, replace Okuayinonu with Kareem — Sep 3, 2026San Francisco signed veteran defensive end Khalid Kareem and placed Sam Okuayinonu on injured reserve, adding depth to the edge rotation as the 49ers head to Melbourne to face the Rams. Okuayinonu is out for the season opener with a foot injury, leaving Nick Bosa and Keion White as the top edge pair with Kareem stepping in behind them.

Priya Raman Rough break for Okuayinonu right before the opener. Bosa and White will have to carry a heavier load early on.

Jared Verse debuts for Browns after Myles Garrett trade — Sep 11, 2026Jared Verse, acquired from the Rams to fill Myles Garrett's shoes, arrives in Cleveland focused on becoming a disruptive edge rusher as the Browns open against Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. With Verse's proven pressures and new moves aimed at turning pressure into sacks, Cleveland hopes his development, plus any improvement from Deshaun Watson, can lift a defense and potentially fuel a playoff push.

Nicole Hardy If Watson improves even a little the rest of the defense should finally get some help this year.

Trump says UK is 'on the edge of disaster' over energy, migration — Sep 3, 2026U.S. President Donald Trump warned Britain is on the edge of disaster due to high energy costs and mass migration, urging a shift away from net-zero policies and toward exploiting North Sea oil and gas. He reiterated affection for Britain and King Charles while criticizing Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government, signaling continued tension in U.S.-UK relations.

Maya Lindstrom Whatever you think of Trump, energy bills here really are brutal right now, that part isn't exaggeration.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — Sep 10, 2026The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.

Japan Wholesale Prices Rise 7.6% for Third Straight Month — Sep 11, 2026Japan’s August wholesale prices rose 7.6% from a year earlier, driven by higher energy and import costs amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen, with nonferrous metals also contributing to inflationary pressure. Markets expect the BOJ to edge rates toward 1.25% at its upcoming policy meeting, while core consumer inflation is seen steady around 1.8% as subsidies offset some price pressures.

Priya Raman Raising rates toward 1.25 percent might help stabilize things, but subsidies only mask the real pressure on households from higher wholesale costs.

Hawaii rallies past New Mexico State after brief tie for first 2026 win — 5dHawaii secured its first win of the 2026 season by edging New Mexico State 29-19 at the Ching Complex, with a game-long contribution from all three phases and a standout 346-yard, 33-for-45 effort from quarterback Micah Alejado. Key performers included Tama Uiliata, who had 107 receiving yards and a late 7-yard TD pass, Audric Harris with a 105-yard receiving night, and DeVon Rice scoring twice as Hawaii forced three turnovers to seal the victory.

Tom Gallagher Hawaii needed that all-around effort with the turnovers and balanced offense to finally notch a win.

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