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EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Limits — 1dTrump EPA on Monday rolled back Biden-era power plant greenhouse-gas limits, estimating $160B sector savings through 2047; ex-Bush EPA chief Whitman called it "unconscionable."

Derek Foss Lowering emissions rules could cut power costs for families, but we need to watch the health effects on nearby communities closely.

Nscale Files for U.S. IPO with Reports of $35B Valuation Target — 13hNscale, the Nvidia-backed AI data-center company spun out of Arkon Energy, has officially filed for a US IPO on the NYSE with a targeted valuation reportedly up to $35 billion while remaining British-domiciled. The offering comes as the firm posts material losses against growing revenue, backed by major investors and banks including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley, with a UK retail share option anticipated and intensive institutional underwriting.

Priya Raman A 35B valuation looks steep with those losses, but Nvidia backing could still pull in plenty of buyers.

TOYS ‘R’ US IS BACK, AND YOU'RE BLACKPILLING??? — 21hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Elena Vasquez Not every bit of news needs to turn into another reason to stay negative.

US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — 22hUS 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.

Eight CDU Premiers Back Chancellor Merz — 3dEight CDU premiers backed Chancellor Merz in a Sept. 16, 2026 joint letter against resignation speculation, writing Germany needs stability 'now more than ever.'

Jared Kim This letter should put an end to the resignation talk and let Merz focus on governing.

France offers support for Knot as ECB president to secure economist post — 3dFrance would back Klaas Knot for ECB president if a French national gets the chief economist post, in an informal proposal backed by Macron.

Jared Kim This deal shows France prioritizing its own influence over picking the best person for ECB president.

Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores — 2dKroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.

Amazon Urges Rigorous AI Testing but Skips Slowdown Calls — 1dOn Sept. 17, 2026 Amazon backed rigorous AI testing and safeguards but did not join Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, xAI and Microsoft in calling for a slowdown.

Nicole Hardy Amazon should keep building but their safety framework needs independent audits to actually work.

Florida State Reportedly Eyes Jimbo Fisher Return — 17hFlorida 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.

Tata Sons Board Backs Chandrasekaran Despite Trusts Rift — 2dTata Sons' board on Sept. 17 gave Chandrasekaran a fresh five-year term despite Noel Tata's opposition; Trusts' 66% stake means AGM ratification still looms.

Elena Vasquez The 66 percent trusts stake means the board move is only the start and AGM ratification could still spark real conflict.

Americans Value Press Freedom, Back Some Restrictions — 3d73% of Americans call press freedom extremely or very important, yet 53% would limit it to stop inaccurate reporting, Pew finds.

Jared Kim The party split is no surprise these days, though letting government police false info risks more bias than it solves.

Intel-Backed Altera Files Confidentially for IPO — 3dAltera confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO that Reuters said could raise over $2 billion after its $8.75 billion Silver Lake deal.

Tom Gallagher Intel backing this spin-off makes sense if it lets them focus resources while still benefiting from Altera's data center tech sales.

Lil Wayne Joins Fortnite Icon Series — Sep 11, 2026Lil Wayne officially joins Fortnite's Icon Series with two outfits, back blings, a flaming Weezy Board Back Bling, a Young Money Stage Glider with pyrotechnics, three Jam Tracks, and two emotes, launching September 12 in the Item Shop with a Weezy Icon Cup competition; the bundle features reactive styles including gold graffiti, toggleable sunglasses, and ember-reactive options, with items like Milli Bricks Back Bling and Weezy Board Back Bling contributing to the overall Young Money aesthetic. The collaboration runs through September 21, offering a discounted bundle and ongoing updates as players track the new cosmetics.

DOJ seeks $1.9 billion bond from states blocking Paramount merger — 3dDOJ backs Paramount’s $1.88B bond demand from 12 states and the WGA as $7M daily closing fees hit Oct. 1 on the $110B Warner Bros. deal.

Priya Raman If the lawsuits have real merit the states should not need to post such a massive sum to proceed to trial.

Patriots rule out running back Henderson for Seahawks openerSports — Sep 8, 2026

Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments if GOP Wins — 1dPresident Trump is promoting a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' that would be paid to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress, a plan the White House frames as Americans sharing in economic gains. Yet lawmakers, economists and party voices are divided over how it would be funded and implemented, with some backing the concept while others warn it could raise debt and inflation, and later coverage at the 2026 convention drew sharp criticism.

Houthi rebels accuse Saudi-backed forces of new airstrikes in Yemen — Sep 9, 2026

Derek Foss This conflict drags on with no end in sight and civilians keep paying the price for every airstrike.

Saudi Arabia strikes back after heaviest Houthi attack in years — Sep 8, 2026

Clark Pushes Back On Reporter's Question About Reese Friendship — 5dAfter Team USA's 97-79 World Cup gold over France, Caitlin Clark told a reporter "We've always been friends. Don't try to do that," then returned to say "what the hell is wrong with you?"

Rachel Meyers The media should leave their friendship alone and let the players focus on future matchups in the league.

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 4dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

Week 1 fantasy running back rankings: Top RB streamers, startsSports — Sep 8, 2026

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — Sep 12, 2026Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

CNBC Daily Open: Brent crude barrels back towards $100Business — Sep 8, 2026

Treasury Department to buy back up to $6 billion in longer-term debt, triple the normal level — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher Tripling the amount won't fix the overall debt problem but it's a start.

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