Vol. 1 · No. 1 · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · U.S. Edition
Politics
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Justice says he supports Trump, ICE: ‘Some are twisting my words’
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.V.) backtracked comments he made Tuesday about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), clarifying that he supports President Trump’s mass deportation effort. “Let me be crystal clear: I support President Trump’s immigration strategy, full stop. It’s not surprising…
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Peggy Flanagan up 1 point in Minnesota Senate poll over Michele Tafoya
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is narrowly leading her Republican opponent, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, in a new poll in the state’s U.S. Senate race. The InsiderAdvantage survey found that 46 percent of likely voters in the…
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Raman stresses 'independence' from DSA in Los Angeles mayor's race despite backing
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman (D) stressed her streak of “independence” from the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) Tuesday despite having the left-wing organization’s support on the campaign trail. Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D), her opponent, spoke…
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Live updates: Hegseth calls officer cuts 'bare minimum' in address to troops; Senate Democrats block key bills
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering his “State of the Force” address to a select group of service members at Quantico, Va. He defended a 20 percent cut to slots slated for admirals and generals as part of his push…
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Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation
The Federal Reserve inspector general also did not find fault with features the White House had complained were “ostentatious” and not compliant with the approved plans.
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Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn’t go far enough.
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No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors
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College football picks: Coaches know all too well seasons can turn against most unlikely opponents
Sometimes a team just has another team’s number until it doesn’t
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DOJ files judicial misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota
Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department had filed a judicial misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota after they spoke with the New York Times.
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Cornell University frat house rape investigation reopened: What we know
Cornell University is facing a firestorm of controversy after a lawsuit filed this month alleges a student there was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The individual, identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, accuses seven men of…
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders bombs with anti-welfare ad starring young white man
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the Republican governor of Arkansas, and she’s currently running for a second term. As former press secretary to President Trump, she’s a popular figure within MAGA, and of course, Arkansas is a very red state. And…
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Watch live: Trump honors Hispanic Heritage Month as midterms loom
President Trump will host a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Wednesday at the White House, as both the GOP and Democrats seek to appeal to Hispanic voters with the midterms just more than a month away. Democrats have shown signs of…
World
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Two dead after pedestrians struck at Canada truth and reconciliation event
Police said a driver experienced “a medical emergency” before hitting four pedestrians in British Columbia.
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Saudi Arabia not to compromise on security as Houthis choose ‘chaos’: MBS
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom 'will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat'.
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Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links
Norway investigates over $13m in state grants linked to Epstein and top ministers.
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US FCC head says controversial Trump ads do not raise concerns
Series of publicly-funded television spots have been criticised by Republicans and Democrats as self-promotion by Trump.
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US Fed watchdog finds no criminal wrongdoing in Powell-era renovation costs
The renovation costs became a focus of Trump’s pressure campaign against former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.
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Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
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Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Russia has warned NATO it could use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad if allies attempt to cut off the exclave
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Hong Kong police arrest journalist from online news outlet over alleged sedition
Hong Kong police have arrested a journalist from Boom News on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation
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Language feud over Creole and French roils the tiny island of Guadeloupe
A language feud has erupted on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, fanning deep resentments over colonialism and perceived racism and classism
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Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
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UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Business
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Paramount’s mega debt sale reveals how higher bond yields are squeezing corporate America
‘Over the near term, we expect supply to fall off, unless someone has to borrow,’ says Invesco’s Matt Brill
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U.S. bond yields post biggest jump in a generation as global rout rattles investors
Yields in the global bond market have risen with startling speed over the past few months, and the more than $30 trillion market for U.S. government debt certainly hasn’t been immune.
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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are doling out tons of money to prove that a college degree still matters
Despite questions swirling around colleges and universities, Griffin’s $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University is one of many from billionaires to colleges this year
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Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation
The Federal Reserve inspector general also did not find fault with features the White House had complained were “ostentatious” and not compliant with the approved plans.
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MGM CEO leaves door open to People Inc. bid as casino dealmaking heats up
The Wall Street Journal reported MGM was exploring an offer for People Inc. after People Inc. withdrew its $48.30-per-share proposal to buy the rest of MGM.
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Trump sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans
Some families with more than one “affected person” could receive multiple payments via check or direct deposit, an administration official told CBS News.
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Gold is supposed to be a safe haven when inflation surges. So why isn’t it working that way now?
Every investor knows the drill: When markets buckle, buy gold. But in September, that playbook hasn’t worked as expected.
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New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts
More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. “I have to prove that I’m sick,” one SNAP recipient said.
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Wall Street may be sleeping on this networking stock tied to Google and OpenAI
A critical bottleneck in data centers is creating a massive runway for networking stocks like Celestica, according to Bernstein.
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Dolly Parton planned for her estate. The fight with her nephew shows why that matters.
It’s important to have guardrails around your legacy.
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Stellantis CEO reconfirms 2026 guidance, says turnaround plan continues as automaker's shares hit new low
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Wednesday reconfirmed the company’s 2026 guidance and its plans to be cash flow positive by 2027.
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Saving your retirement could come down to this simple writing exercise
A “retirement policy statement” lays out instructions that you can stick to.









































































