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Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — 2dGenetic 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.

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — 1dWarren 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.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — 2dFrisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.

Derek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.

Bangladesh factories cancel orders as Gulf LNG supplies tighten — 2dThe Gulf crisis is triggering severe energy shortages in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with LNG and oil supply disruptions driving blackouts, higher fuel costs, and rising production costs for industries like garments in Bangladesh. Governments are resorting to subsidies and spot-market purchases to cope, while households face intermittent gas, long cooking waits, and power outages as regional energy markets feel the strain.

Villanova Beats Long Island 20-16 on Late Touchdown — 8hWith 1:08 left, Pat McQuaide hit Ja'briel Mace for a 13-yard TD on an eight-play, 85-yard drive as Villanova beat Long Island 20-16.

Chris Dalton That 21-game streak shows Villanova knows how to finish these nonconference games even when it's close.

Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 1dKirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Biden’s Economy: As Inflation Sends Food Prices Soaring, Americans Are Turning to Food BanksReporting — Jun 2, 2022As COVID-19 swept through the country in 2020, we saw long lines of Americans waiting at food banks amid the economic hardships caused by the pandemic. Going into 2021, as vaccines became available, it seemed like the…

US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — 1dUS note: willing to support a 12-month drawdown followed immediately by liquidation of the $500M UNSOS office, starting January 2027.

Tom Gallagher This delay helps keep some stability but it shows how dependent the whole effort is on US money and that can't be the long-term solution.

Gruffalo Granny Launches Worldwide After 20-Year WaitEntertainment — Sep 10, 2026The Gruffalo Granny, the long-awaited third Gruffalo book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is published worldwide on September 12, 2026 with the Luxembourgish edition released simultaneously and kept under tight secrecy during development. The book, two decades in the making and dedicated to Donaldson’s late husband, extends the series’ global success and highlights the authors’ largely autonomous collaboration.