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Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski Confirm Separation After Nine Years — 2dHours before their joint split statement, Seyfried posted Sadoski with a pet lizard on his shoulder; they eloped in 2017 with just an officiant.

Priya Raman It's tough when a marriage ends after nearly a decade but good they're putting the kids first with co-parenting.

House Republicans split over attending Trump convention — Sep 8, 2026

Elena Vasquez Some members are right to stay away if they disagree with the direction Trump is taking the party.

Chargers Offense Struggles in Season-Opening Loss to Cardinals — 4dChargers opened 2026 with a SoFi loss to the Cardinals; outlets split on the final, reporting either 28-16 or 26-14, as Herbert took three sacks.

Derek Foss Injuries to the receivers are a problem, but the new offensive coordinator has to figure out how to convert yards into touchdowns quickly.

Four Dead, Child Critical After Houma Stabbings — 5dAt least four dead and a child critical after Houma stabbings; 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet named person of interest, with outlets split on whether he is in custody.

Earle-Berrios Split Anchors Netflix Reality Series — Sep 9, 2026Alix Earle discussed reaching out to ex Braxton Berrios to see if they could reconcile, even as their December 2025 breakup coincided with the spotlight on her Netflix reality series Earle Meets World, which also covers the timing and fallout of their split. Across interviews with People and other outlets, she explains the show was in development before the breakup, and that the eight-episode season chronicles what she calls the most explosive four months of her life while balancing family input and expectations about authentic storytelling.

AI Leaders Split Over Regulation and Safety — 4dMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella urged that pursuing superintelligence must benefit humanity and remain under human control, advocating deliberate pacing and broad access for both closed and open-source AI models, plus embedded evaluators to turn safety principles into practice. He also stressed that organizations should own their learning loops and proprietary knowledge, cautioning against control by a few entities, and noted Microsoft will publish a Code of Conduct for its MAI models to guide public consultation.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson and Wife Announce Split After 20 Years — 5dReacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announce they are separating after 20 years of marriage, saying they will co-parent their three sons with privacy and mutual respect. Their Instagram statement emphasizes they grew up together, built a life and family, and will support each other as they navigate this new chapter.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Comments tying splits to fame are a frequent angle on stories like this. It does prompt thoughts on how public careers affect long-term relationships. What coverage or angles on this would you like to see from us?

Markets See Stock Splits, Upgrades, RebalancingFinance — Sep 4, 2026"Upcoming stock splits are on the calendar for the week, including White River Bancshares, highlighting how splits can reflect different company trajectories even when price levels differ. In August, markets saw mixed highs and earnings-driven moves across the US, UK, and Vietnam, with notable gainers like Moderna and Palantir, a shift in foreign investor flows in Vietnam, and a rush of momentum signals in sub-$10 stocks, alongside fresh Zacks Rank updates signaling some underperformers.

Nicole Kidman reportedly dating investor Michael Reinstein after Keith Urban split — Sep 3, 2026Nicole Kidman is reportedly casually dating businessman Michael Reinstein after her divorce from Keith Urban, with insiders saying she’s having fun and exploring new dating possibilities. Meanwhile, Urban and Kidman are said to be in a much better place post-split, supported by close friends and a sense of renewed stability in her life.

Marcus Bell Good for her, honestly. Divorce is hard enough without the whole world watching you rebuild.

TX Solar Displays Solar Street Lights for Projects in 20 Countries — 1dTX Solar, officially Yangzhou Tianxiang Road Lamp Equipment Co., Ltd., presents itself as an integrated OEM solar street-light supplier with in-house manufacturing, offering bespoke luminaire housings, modular all-in-one and split-type systems, 3D modeling, photometric testing, and a growing patent portfolio to support projects in 20+ countries. The company markets turnkey outdoor lighting solutions for infrastructure, highways, and off-grid and climate-varied deployments, highlighting high-mast towers, solar energy Street lights, and battery options (lithium and gel) showcased at major events like the Canton Fair and targeted at municipal, EPC, and international contractors.

Priya Raman Solar lights like these could help a lot in off-grid regions if the batteries last in extreme weather.

Mandel’s 'Exit Party' Expands Dystopian MandelverseEntertainment — 5dEmily St. John Mandel's Exit Party is a 2031 post-civil-war dystopian novel that splits between parallel versions of the United States and follows Ari Waker amid Mandelverse connections to her earlier works, highlighting a blend of crime and sci-fi and themes of surveillance and political fracture. Across interviews and profiles, outlets emphasize how current political anxieties inspired the book, Mandel's plans for adapting Exit Party for screen, and the cohesive universe linking her acclaimed novels.

Fed Weighs Rate Move as Inflation Data and Sales Figures Arrive — 6dAs the Federal Reserve moves toward its latest rate decision, investors weigh the policy path against inflation stubbornly above target, a trend reinforced by geopolitics and oil-market pressures from the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, August retail sales data loom as a barometer of consumer resilience, with market expectations split on whether the Fed will hike or hold amid evolving forecasts.

Jared Kim Holding rates steady makes sense until we see if sales hold up amid all this uncertainty.

AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Trial Misses Key Goal — 6dAstraZeneca’s breast cancer pill camizestrant (Etcamah) failed to improve progression-free survival in a late-stage trial when added to standard therapy, despite an earlier ESR1 mutation–targeted approval and after-hours stock weakness. The broader trial that reached more patients failed, while a separate study in ESR1-mutant patients showed a meaningful benefit, underscoring a split outcome for the drug’s potential.

Marcus Bell It's frustrating the overall trial missed but good the ESR1 group still saw real benefit from the drug.

Trump Backs Ethics Deal to Advance Crypto Bill — Sep 10, 2026Coinbase and Grayscale say U.S. crypto rules can advance through agency rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC even if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, as regulators have already begun building a federal framework. A Sept. 15 cloture vote on H.R. 3633 faces a 60-vote threshold in a Senate closely split after House passage in 2025, with negotiations ongoing on DeFi, stablecoins, and investor protections while the regulatory path also unfolds via agencies.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — Sep 10, 2026Australian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

Stellantis CEO says US market needs separate vehicles from Chinese partnerships — Sep 10, 2026Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa reiterated that the global auto market is split between the United States and everywhere else, with US regulations and consumer demand driving distinct strategies and making the US the company’s main profit engine. The automaker is pursuing region-specific approaches—from relying on domestic US development to partnering with overseas Chinese firms and exploring asset-reutilization and financing options to adapt to geopolitical and economic shifts.

Keurig Dr Pepper plans $925 million Chobani exit ahead of split — Sep 1, 2026Keurig Dr Pepper is selling its entire indirect stake in Chobani for $800 million and divesting a manufacturing facility for $125 million, totaling $925 million to reduce debt ahead of its planned two-way split in early 2027. Chobani will acquire the Allentown facility but will continue co-manufacturing for KDP for a period, and the companies will preserve their extended distribution and La Colombe-related agreements, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2026.

Nicole Hardy $925M just to simplify things before the split. Wonder if La Colombe stays untouched through all this or if that's next on the block.

Falcons Split Reps as Penix Returns; Strand Not Contender — Aug 24, 2026The Atlanta Falcons continue a quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, with both quarterbacks splitting first-team reps as Penix returns from a torn ACL. The team plans to evaluate footwork and timing and may deploy both in the preseason finale and potentially Week One, keeping the starting job unresolved.

China unveils $50 billion recapitalization plan for banks and insurers, splitting analysts — Sep 7, 2026Beijing unveiled a 360 billion yuan recapitalization package—about $50 billion—to bolster China’s banks and insurers, including ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, Life Insurance and Taiping, to sustain lending and strengthen resilience as growth slows. The move constitutes a major, multi-sector boost aimed at stabilizing credit and the real economy amid real estate stress and global uncertainty.

Tom Gallagher Propping up banks so they keep lending sounds good on paper, but if real estate stays frozen, where does that credit actually go?

Nicole Kidman Opens Up After Split: ‘I’m Hanging In There’ — Nov 25, 2025Nicole Kidman is offering a glimpse into how she’s coping in the wake of her split from Keith Urban, hinting at the emotional weight of their separation during a recent conversation with Ariana Grande. According to Page…

Public Enemy Says Split With Flavor Flav Not About PoliticsReporting — Mar 3, 2020Rap group Public Enemy split with founder member Flavor Flav but said on Monday that the move had been a long time coming and was not because of a dispute over its performance at a rally for U.S. presidential contender…

Harry and Meghan Make Final Split With British Royal FamilyReporting — Feb 19, 2021Prince Harry and his wife Meghan made their final split with the British royal family, telling Queen Elizabeth that they will not be returning as working members of monarchy, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Harry and…

MLB Releases 2027 Spring Schedules Amid Lockout Risk — Sep 4, 2026MLB has released the 2027 spring training schedules with teams like the Astros, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and A’s planning to begin Feb. 19, though the ongoing CBA negotiations could derail games or delay the start of the season. The schedules show each club’s split-squad dates and home parks, but the looming labor dispute threatens to wipe out or postpone spring training and possibly the regular season.

Tom Gallagher Feels like printing tickets to a concert that might get cancelled, but I get it, gotta plan something.

Biden Signs Executive Order to Split Afghanistan Funds Between 9/11 Victims and Humanitarian ReliefReporting — Feb 11, 2022President Joe Biden signed an executive order splitting billions of Afghanistan funds between victims of the 9/11 terror attacks and humanitarian relief. “As part of our ongoing work to address the humanitarian and…

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