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Beach Boys cancel four September concerts after health break — Sep 23, 2026The Beach Boys canceled four September shows in West Springfield, Quakertown, and North Myrtle Beach, citing circumstances beyond their control as they pause the Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour. Frontman Mike Love’s health issues and Bruce Johnston's departure are noted factors, with refunds issued and a future October 9 Bloomington show still listed on the schedule.

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Elena Vasquez Mike Love's issues sound serious enough to pause the whole tour, and I hope he recovers soon.

ADARx Plans $350 Million IPO, AbbVie Stake — Sep 21, 2026ADARx Pharmaceuticals plans a $350 million IPO by issuing 21.9 million shares at $15-$17 each, with AbbVie investing up to $100 million for about 4.9% of the company, valuing it around $1.8 billion and listing on Nasdaq as ADRX. The biotech focuses on siRNA therapies with three clinical-stage programs and two advanced preclinical programs, led by onvuzosiran in Phase 3 for hereditary angioedema, with pricing anticipated the week of September 21, 2026.

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Chris Dalton The $350 million raise at that valuation feels ambitious even with three clinical programs underway.

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — Sep 15, 2026TMX Group priced a C$1.1 billion private placement of senior unsecured debentures across three series (2028, 2033, 2036) to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, with an anticipated AA (Low) rating from DBRS and a close around September 22, 2026. The issue aims to strengthen financial flexibility and support post-trade modernization and broader market infrastructure initiatives.

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Investor Deadlines Near in Hertz, Hyliion, UWM Lawsuits — Sep 17, 2026Several law firms announced securities class actions against Hertz Global Holding, UWM Holdings, and Hyliion Holdings, alleging that the companies issued false or misleading statements about liquidity, hedging practices, or strategic partnerships, with deadlines for lead plaintiff filings spanning from September to October 2026. The notices urge eligible investors to join the suits and seek possible recoveries under federal securities laws, with firms highlighting their track records and contingency-based fee arrangements.

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Global Bonds Set for Worst Month in YearsFinance — Sep 30, 2026Global bonds were headed for their worst month in years as rising inflation, heavy debt issuance and concerns over government finances pushed yields sharply higher, while stocks remained comparatively resilient. After a brutal September, historical patterns cited by one analysis suggest bond-market losses could deepen in October.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — Sep 17, 2026Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

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Five Leveraged Direxion ETFs Announce Dividends — Sep 21, 2026Several Direxion daily ETFs announced quarterly dividends around September 21–22, 2026, with BRKU paying 0.1143 per share for a 2.0% yield, PALD at 0.1008 per share for about 4.1%, and GOOGL Bear 1X at 0.3754 per share for roughly 2.6%, all with ex-dividends on Sept. 22 and payouts scheduled for Sept. 29. Notably, EURL, a 3X FTSE Europe levered fund, issued 0.1509 per share with a modest 1.79% yield amid sustainability concerns, while SOXS offered a high 11.4% yield at 0.4364 per share, though its dividend sustainability is questioned due to zero payout growth and volatile sector exposure.

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Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031 — Sep 21, 2026Brookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.

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Nicole Hardy Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.

‘Continue to Fight Against’ Terrorists, State Department Remembers 9/11Reporting — Sep 11, 2023The U.S. State Department remembered the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, by noting the nation would “continue to fight against” terrorists. In a press release issued on Monday, the State Department remembered…

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Dodgers weigh Ohtani's September return amid MVP chase — Aug 8, 2026The Dodgers’ slide continues as they staggered through a seven-game skid while Shohei Ohtani, who has been dominating at the plate, has not pitched since July 3 due to knee and biceps issues; management is weighing a cautious return, likely using him in a multi-inning opener or limited bursts rather than as a full-time starter, with a bullpen progression and hopes for a postseason rotation by mid-September.

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Smith+Nephew Prices $700 Million Notes, Launches Tender — Sep 8, 2026Smith+Nephew announced a cash tender offering to repurchase up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030, funded by a planned issue of new 2036 notes and subject to a financing condition, with pricing set for September 15 and settlement around September 18. The moves aim to extend debt maturities and manage refinancing risk, as the company concurrently launches a 2036 note offering and may apply proration if demand exceeds the cap, reflecting disciplined balance-sheet management.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

DAVID BLACKMON: Vance-Walz Debate Did Nothing To Inform Voters On Energy Issues — Oct 5, 2024As was the case with the September 10 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Tuesday’s debate between the vice presidential contenders, Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and…

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Mayor Mamdani Gets A Reality Check From His Own Team — Jul 24, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that the city does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani had previously said he supported enforcing the arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court. […]

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Sabally Misses Germany World Cup, Concussion — Aug 19, 2026Satou Sabally will miss Germany’s FIBA World Cup due to a second significant head injury in under a year, prioritizing her health as she recovers and sidelining her international play this September. The Liberty forward, already dealing with concussion-related issues, has been out this season and faces an uncertain return as Germany and her team hope for her future on-court health.

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Trump Names Will Scharf White House Counsel — Aug 9, 2026President Trump announced that Will Scharf will become White House counsel, replacing David Warrington on September 1, and will also serve as assistant to the president. Scharf, already the White House staff secretary and former chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, comes praised by Trump and is slated to handle legal and policy issues for the administration ahead of the midterms.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

OPEC+ holds October output steady as Iran war disrupts oil flows — Sep 5, 2026OPEC+ members kept October production quotas unchanged amid ongoing Iran conflict and Hormuz disruptions, while signaling future quota framework and a 2027 baseline as they contend with limited ability to translate increases into actual output. Despite September increases, overall output remains well below targets due to capacity issues and geopolitical tensions, with next core meeting scheduled for October 4.

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Rachel Meyers Holding steady makes sense when you can't even hit current targets, let alone increase them with Hormuz tensions this high.

Indianapolis Archdiocese Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Fears — Sep 4, 2026Amid a spike in ICE enforcement in Indiana, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued a decree dispensing Catholics in central and southern Indiana from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through September 30 to address fears of detention and family separation. The measure, grounded in canon law and supported by local pastors, urges spiritual substitutes and pastoral care, aligning with broader nationwide diocesan responses to ICE activity.

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Polyrizon closes $4 million financing as shares dip and dilution loomsBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Polyrizon Ltd. announced the closing of a $4.0 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with a single institutional investor, issuing ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants along with multiple common warrants. The financing, completed on September 4, 2026, is intended to strengthen working capital and general corporate purposes, increasing the company’s outstanding equity base through the transaction structure.

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Marcus Bell Single institutional investor deals like this rarely favor retail holders, price action already showing it.

Man Returns 132-Year-Overdue Magazine During Fine Freeze — Sep 10, 2026A 132-year overdue issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine from September 1894 was returned to the Concord Public Library amid a one-year fine freeze the library is testing to gauge whether waiving fines improves overdue-item returns; the item’s owner said it had sat in his home for decades and avoided a $12,055 bill. The library does not plan to re-circulate the magazine and will instead display or preserve it while evaluating the policy’s effects.

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Delhi High Court seeks Centre response ISL films — Jul 22, 2026The Delhi High Court has issued notices and sought the Centre’s response to petitions demanding mandatory Indian Sign Language interpretation for films in cinemas and on OTT platforms, arguing it is required to ensure accessibility under disability rights laws. The petitions, filed by India Signing Hands, seek amendments to guidelines and costs, with hearings and replies due around September 2, 2026.

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Global securities class actions widen, deadlines loom — Aug 20, 2026Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has filed securities class actions on behalf of investors in Microvast, Bloom Energy, Wix, HDFC Bank, and Pentair, alleging the firms issued false or misleading statements and failed to disclose material risks during 2025–2026, with class periods and lead-plaintiff deadlines disclosed. The firm also notes deadlines for lead plaintiff eligibility in late September to early October 2026.

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Investor Lawsuits Reported Across Four FirmsFinance — Aug 17, 2026Rosen Law Firm issued class-action notices for investors in First Solar, Intuit, Hub Group, and Wix.com, detailing lead-plaintiff deadlines in late August to late September 2026 and inviting eligible shareholders to join the suits or act as lead plaintiffs under contingency-fee arrangements. The notices emphasize no out-of-pocket costs for participants and highlight the firm’s experience in securities litigation.

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Photronics investors urged ahead of September 4 deadline — Aug 23, 2026Multiple investor-rights law firms are signaling securities class actions against firms including Photronics, Capricor Therapeutics, BlackRock TCP Capital, and Insulet, with deadlines in 2026 for lead plaintiff status and ongoing litigation alleges misstatements or fraudulent omissions. Investors are urged to review claims and consider joining the suits before deadlines, as lawsuits allege issues ranging from misleading data on drug trials to failed disclosures and stock drops.

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BASF sues Apple over seven Face ID patents — Sep 3, 2026BASF, via its trinamiX unit, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Midland, Texas, accusing Apple of using Face ID technology that allegedly infringes seven BASF patents across iPhone and iPad models, and seeking damages and an injunction. The filing date is September 3, 2026, and Apple has not issued a public comment on the case, which BASF frames as enabling privacy-preserving, spoof-resistant facial recognition through its 3D and near-infrared techniques.

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Sam Okafor Seven patents is a lot to lose on all at once. Either BASF has a real case here or they're hoping Apple settles rather than fight all of them.