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U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7% — 2dU.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.

Dana Whitfield This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.

Sweden PM Kristersson Resigns After Election Defeat — 1dSweden’s opposition won the parliamentary election 176-173, prompting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to resign as final tallies confirmed a shift away from his ruling bloc. The result sets the stage for Magdalena Andersson and the Social Democrats to potentially form a new government once results are formally certified.

Dana Whitfield Kristersson did what was right by resigning quickly once the final numbers came in.

Emmys Draw 6.7 Million Viewers Despite Monday Airdate and NFL Competition — 3dThe 2026 Emmys drew 6.7 million preliminary viewers, down roughly 9% to 12% from last year's final 7.59 million on CBS, with talks of a Prime Video move.

Priya Raman The Monday slot and NFL overlap probably explain most of the dip to 6.7 million.

Netanyahu Plans UN General Assembly Visit — 4dPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York from September 23–25 to address the United Nations General Assembly, with the trip timed between Yom Kippur and Sukkot. The coverage notes his role in boosting his campaign, ongoing debates about his arrest warrants, and expectations of the UN speech, as reported by multiple outlets.

Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministersEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — 3dBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

Kosovo Parliament Approves Kurti’s Fourth Government — 5dKosovo's Parliament formally completed the formation of its institutions and approved Albin Kurti as prime minister for a new term, despite boycotts from some parties. The nomination and formation process—led by VV and Acting President Haxhiu—culminated in Kurti's reappointment after the June 2026 elections to address ongoing institutional crises and advance European integration.

Jared Kim Continuity under Kurti is fine if it tackles the institutional problems without more gridlock.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Chrétien Warns U.S. at Gander 9/11 Ceremony — Sep 11, 2026At the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien warned the United States not to mistake Canada’s generosity for weakness, emphasizing Canada’s resolve and mutual friendship even amid trade tensions with the U.S. and a high-profile reception for U.S. officials, including Pete Hoekstra, at the ceremony.

Prime Video Cancels Emmy-Nominated Spider-Noir After One Season — Sep 5, 2026Prime Video canceled Spider-Noir after one season despite strong critical reception, high viewer minutes, and a record 11 Emmy nominations for the series. The decision is attributed to the show's hefty cost, even as Sony and Amazon continue developing other Spider-Man-related projects.

Derek Foss Guess viewer minutes don't matter if the budget doesn't balance out. Shame, this was one of the better superhero shows in years.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — Sep 11, 2026Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

Zelensky Plane Nearly Hit by Drone, Norway Says — Sep 9, 2026Zelensky's plane was nearly struck by a drone as it took off from Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The incident underscores ongoing drone activity amid the Russia-Ukraine war and has spurred discussions on strengthening anti-ballistic defenses in Europe.

Reader try again, as long as that Terrorist Zelensky is alive, there will be no Peace

Zelenskyy Secures Canadian Air-Defense Support — Sep 8, 2026Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo to attend King Harald V’s funeral and held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on continued Ukrainian support, including strengthening air defense for the winter and collaboration with the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system, with Norway reaffirming defense aid as part of a broader defense partnership.

JPMorgan Ends Lending After AI Fund Loses 67% — Sep 11, 2026JPMorgan ended its lending relationship with Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, after the fund suffered a 67% drop in July and faced a margin call that led to liquidating much of its public equity; other major banks remain lenders, illustrating a cautious stance by prime brokers toward highly leveraged AI-related bets. The move follows the fund’s heavy exposure to AI and semiconductor equities and underscores the risks of borrowed funding in concentrated, technology-focused strategies.

Peter Cullen, Iconic Optimus Prime Voice, Dies at 85 — Aug 27, 2026Peter Cullen, the 85-year-old Canadian voice actor best known as Optimus Prime, died at his Los Angeles home with the cause of death not disclosed, and his family asked fans to honor his legacy by showing compassion and leadership. Tributes note his four-decade tenure voicing Optimus Prime across animation, live-action films, and video games, along with other iconic roles such as Eeyore and Predator sounds, and his recognition including a 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame induction and a 2023 Lifetime Achievement Emmy.

NTSB: Pilot Warnings Preceded Deadly Miami Runway Overrun — Sep 9, 2026NTSB updates indicate one pilot repeatedly warned the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 of excessive speed in the final minute before it overran Runway 30 at Miami, while the other pilot did not consistently respond. Investigators say warnings like 'sink rate' and 'too low, terrain' occurred, no speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed, and questions remain about why the crew did not go around as the crash killed five people and spurred a wrongful-death lawsuit.

Breaking: Trudeau Announces He Will Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister — Jan 6, 2025Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will resign as the leader of the Liberal Party and from his job as prime minister once another is picked. The news of Trudeau’s resignation came Monday, per The Hill. The reasons…

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.

Bills Plan First U.S., Canadian Anthems — Sep 9, 2026Buffalo Bills' Sept. 17, 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium will feature both the American and Canadian national anthems for the first time, with Auli’i Cravalho singing The Star-Spangled Banner and Barenaked Ladies performing O Canada. OneRepublic will headline the halftime show as the game streams on Prime Video, marking the debut at the new stadium and underscoring cross-border fan celebration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.

Nicole Hardy Including O Canada might ease some of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

REPORT: UK Prime Minister Claims Officials Hid Former Ambassador’s Epstein Ties From Him — Apr 16, 2026The British Prime Minister’s office reportedly claims that officials within the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office withheld critical information about former ambassador Peter Mandelson. Prime Minister Keir…

Former British Prime Minister Shares How Queen Elizabeth Handled Princess Diana’s DeathReporting — Sep 13, 2022Former British prime minister Tony Blair shared his thoughts Tuesday on how Queen Elizabeth ll handled Princess Diana’s death. Blair, who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007, sat down with the…

Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, strikes vehicles and catches fire — Sep 6, 2026An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, collided with multiple vehicles, and burst into flames, triggering a large emergency response and the temporary closure of all runways. Firefighters–including about 60 units–responded as authorities and the FAA opened investigations and issued a ground stop amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Chris Dalton Curious what caused the overrun, weather, brakes, or something mechanical. Hope the FAA investigation gives real answers, not just a summary.

Israel Closes UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Settlement Sanctions — Sep 7, 2026UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged comprehensive measures in response to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as UN figures show unprecedented 2026 settler attacks and about 750,000 settlers living in the area. The discussions with Qatar's emir stressed de-escalation and opportunities to deepen UK-Qatar cooperation in business, investment, and clean energy.

Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — Sep 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.