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PDT Partners Expands Frontdoor Stake After 2Q Buy — 16hPDT Partners LLC disclosed new positions in five companies in the second quarter, including Frontdoor, Westlake Corporation, Reliance, Arcus Biosciences, and Pilgrim’s Pride, with stakes valued in the millions. The purchases illustrate PDT’s broad diversification across consumer services, chemicals, industrials, biotech, and food production, alongside other institutions adjusting holdings in these names.

Sam Register to Depart Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios Europe — 1dSam Register is leaving Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe after 18 years, with his departure described as a mutual non-renewal of his contract. Channing Dungey acknowledged the surprise but credited his leadership in shaping animation at WB Discovery—from Toonami and Adult Swim's rise to broader streaming collaborations—and a search for his replacement is now underway.

Dan Stevens Cast as RoboCop in Prime Video — 3dDan Stevens will star as Alex Murphy and his RoboCop alter ego in Prime Video’s upcoming eight-episode RoboCop series from Amazon MGM Studios, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and Blumhouse Atomic Monster producing. The project underscores Amazon’s ongoing push into high-profile sci‑fi series, building on a slate that includes titles like Fallout and other genre-driven adaptations.

Video — YouTubeSubscriptions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)LastWeekTonight · 2M views · Aug 24, 2026

Wife of Active-Duty Army Sgt Deported — 2dCristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, wife of Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez, was deported to Honduras, marking at least the seventh removal of a relative of an active-duty service member under President Trump's immigration crackdown. The cases highlight the wider toll on military families, as service members balance duties with childcare and spouses face removal after years in the United States.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 6h

Guardant Health faces $245M patent verdict — 2dA Delaware federal judge upheld a November 2023 verdict that Guardant Health willfully infringed TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington patents for Duplex Sequencing, ordering Guardant to pay more than $245.2 million, including damages, supplemental damages, accrued royalties, and interest, and to continue paying a 6% royalty on 11 products that represented about 90% of revenue through March 2033 with quarterly accounting. The ruling confirms patent validity and imposes ongoing royalty obligations through the patent expiry, with Guardant facing further financial exposure as interest continues to accrue.

RankingBest AI labs of 2026Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, and the labs leading the charge are shaping everything from how we work to how we think about the future of technology itself. With billions in funding, fierce competition for talent, and breakthroughs announced almost weekly, the question of who's truly leading the pack has never been more consequential. Cast your vote for the AI labs you believe are pushing the boundaries the furthest in 2026.383 votes · 5 candidates

Kyrgios Provisional Suspension for Cocaine Confirmed — Aug 19, 2026Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine from a sample at the Mallorca Open on June 22, 2026, and the International Tennis Integrity Agency provisionally suspended him, effective August 4, 2026, barring him from playing or attending events while the case proceeds. Kyrgios issued a public apology, said he would step away from social media for 28 days, and ITIA confirmed the provisional suspension as he faces the consequences of the drug-test result.

GLP-1 drugs linked to heart risk worldwideHealth — Aug 19, 2026NBC Connecticut’s Beyond the Scale highlights that GLP-1 medications are being explored beyond weight loss, including potential benefits for fertility issues and endometriosis, with emphasis on medical oversight to prevent malnutrition and adverse effects. NGeneBio is developing genetic and blood tests to predict GLP-1 response and monitor pancreatic and biliary safety, while Buckle reports strong Q2 results amid growing interest in GLP-1 therapies, including prospects for oral formulations by 2030.

Kushner Talks Yield No Breakthrough on Gaza Plan — Aug 14, 2026Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, is planning to visit Israel and possibly Egypt next week with other Board of Peace officials to push forward the next phase of the Gaza postwar plan centered on Hamas disarmament and a potential Israeli withdrawal, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu’s skepticism and political pressure ahead of October elections. U.S. officials say the two sides remain aligned on the strategic goals but differ on timing and implementation, with the plan’s advancement being coordinated among Washington, Jerusalem, and regional mediators as reports from Axios and other outlets emphasize the urgency of reviving the stalled initiative.

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Hollywood Microdrama Boom Drives US Revenue Toward $2B — Aug 18, 2026Microdramas, short vertical smartphone‑first series, are rapidly transforming Hollywood by driving studio expansions such as Vertical World Studios in Los Angeles and contributing to a shift away from traditional TV as revenues shrink, with the US market expected to reach about $1.5 billion this year and near $2 billion next year, while the global market could hit around $14 billion by late 2026. The trend originated in China, is aided by platforms like ReelShort, GoodShort and TikTok, and while it creates jobs and new production opportunities, it faces profitability pressures and rising AI-related production costs.

On X · @KO1KEYZofficialKO1KEYZ Releases Concept Photo #3 Featuring Member Yoshiki for Debut SingleThe official KO1KEYZ account posted a new concept photo of member YOSHIKI (矢田佳暉) promoting the group’s debut single “KO1KEYZ,” scheduled for release on October 7, 2026. The basketball/school-themed visual is part of a series of member concept photos. It is trending within the Japanese idol and Produce 101 Japan fandom due to strong fan engagement (thousands of likes/views shortly after posting) and excitement over the upcoming debut.1,605 likes · 4m

ByteDance, MPA sign safeguards pact for Seedance, Seedream — Aug 17, 2026ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association have signed an agreement to strengthen copyright safeguards for ByteDance’s Seedance video and Seedream image models, with both parties pledging ongoing collaboration as AI technology evolves. The pact follows Hollywood studios’ IP concerns and will extend guardrails across ByteDance platforms like TikTok, CapCut, and Dreamina to prevent unauthorized use of copyrighted material and likenesses.

Video — YouTubeWhose idea could this be? 😭icebath · 12.6M views · Aug 25, 2026

NorthWestern, Murphy, Carlyle, Phillips Edison Announce Dividends — Aug 17, 2026GuruFocus-derived analyses detail upcoming quarterly dividends for NorthWestern Energy, Murphy Oil, Phillips Edison & Co, Hiscox, and The Carlyle Group, highlighting long dividend histories, current yields, and sustainability prospects across utilities, energy, REITs, insurance, and alternative assets. The pieces emphasize consistent payments, potential growth, payout ratios, and sector-specific cyclicality to help income-focused investors evaluate reliability and future income.

VS BattleAirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6Apple's seamless flagship buds against Sony's audiophile-grade noise killersAirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6 · 0 votes — pick a side

Sandoz Henlius Expand Biosimilars Alliance to Ten Assets — Aug 17, 2026Sandoz and Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced a strategic collaboration to develop and globally commercialize up to 10 monoclonal antibody and antibody-drug conjugate biosimilars outside China, with Henlius leading development and manufacturing and milestone-based total consideration potentially reaching USD 322 million. The initial deal covers cetuximab, evolocumab and belimumab biosimilars, expanding the partners’ biosimilars pipeline amid a broader push to capture a growing segment of the loss-of-exclusivity market.

Clarity Act Senate September Vote — Aug 6, 2026A bipartisan ethics provision tied to a major crypto bill would force President Trump to divest from crypto-related businesses, potentially unlocking a large tax windfall by allowing deferral of capital gains on those holdings as the Clarity Act moves through Congress. Negotiations continue with votes anticipated before a August recess, and the measure seeks to empower state enforcement while allowing the possibility of permanent deferment under certain reinvestment scenarios.

TV Icon Kelsey Grammer Is Exhausted — Jul 28, 2026Kelsey Grammer believes Hollywood’s biggest obstacle may not be critics or audiences—it may be the industry’s own creative decisions. During an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, the longtime Frasier star discussed the trend of modern film studios revisiting classic stories while reshaping them to reflect contemporary perspectives, arguing that audiences ultimately decide whether those […]

Daily Caller News FoundationAs Questions Pile Up, Democrat Governor Won’t Clarify Whether Patients Died From Measles Or ‘With Measles’Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday the tragic deaths of two individuals with measles in Lancaster County, which is home to a large Amish population. 5h

Argenx plans $2.2B Forte Biosciences deal — Jul 27, 2026Argenx has agreed to acquire Forte Biosciences for about $2.2 billion in cash, offering $77 per Forte share and funded entirely from Argenx’s cash to complete a Q3 2026 closing after standard approvals and tender conditions. The deal adds Forte’s FB102, a first-in-class CD122 antibody for vitiligo and celiac disease with potential broader autoimmune applications, boosting Argenx's immunology pipeline beyond Vyvgart.

QuizCan you still pass 6th grade?Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.4 min · today's quiz

Ramayana Part 1 Not Filmed; Global Two-Phase Release — Jul 23, 2026Sony Pictures will handle international distribution for Ramayana outside India, with Dharma Productions releasing it domestically; the multi-language epic from Prime Focus Studios, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, and features Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman on the score with VFX by DNEG. The project packs a global rollout, including an IMAX-friendly presentation and a trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, as it aims for a worldwide release around Diwali and to extend the Ramayana story to diverse audiences.

Mount Olympus seeks UNESCO World Heritage status — Jul 25, 2026Greece is pushing for Mount Olympus to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with a decision expected during the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan as Greece lobbies for support amid growing optimism after earlier technical reservations. The bid underscores Olympus’s cultural, mythological, and environmental significance—including its status as Greece’s highest peak, its mythic role as the throne of Zeus, and protections from a national forest in 1938 to a biosphere reserve in 1981 and a national park in 2021.

Video — YouTubeMiley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Perform “Wrecking Ball” / “I Will Always Love You” | Full PerformanceCover Nation · 586K views · Aug 25, 2026

Meta launches Seller app for Facebook MarketplaceTech — Jul 24, 2026Meta launched Seller, a dedicated iOS app for Facebook Marketplace sellers, featuring AI-powered listing creation, bulk posting, a unified inbox, and a performance dashboard that syncs with existing listings and messages. The rollout accompanies broader updates like Facebook Verified and a video-first redesign, while Meta continues to avoid crypto payments in Marketplace and aims to keep power sellers from migrating to rivals.

Schneider Electric, AMD Unveil Helios AI BlueprintTech — Jul 23, 2026Schneider Electric and AMD released the first co-engineered reference design for Helios rack-scale AI clusters, enabling up to 10.4 MW of IT capacity with 246 kW per rack, centralized around liquid cooling and a target PUE of about 1.12 to simplify and accelerate high-density AI deployments. Meanwhile, Schneider Electric is broadening AI data center designs through a collaboration with Nvidia to provide publicly available reference designs, reflecting a broader industry push to align compute, power, and cooling across AI infrastructure.

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 6h

US tariffs Singapore; Allianz buys HSBC Singapore insurer — Jul 23, 2026The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore over forced-labor concerns, while Allianz agreed to buy HSBC’s Singapore Life unit for about US$2.9 billion, reflecting a broader push to streamline portfolios in Singapore. HSBC’s sale, including a 15-year exclusive bancassurance distribution deal, is part of its strategy to free capital and focus on core markets, potentially boosting CET1 and enabling higher returns.

Kane Returns to Blackhawks as Rebuild Intensifies — Jul 20, 2026Patrick Kane is weighing a return to the Chicago Blackhawks or joining the Buffalo Sabres, with Chicago GM Kyle Davidson saying the door is open and a potential reunion would provide a significant boost to the team, while young star Connor Bedard expressed excitement about playing with him. Media and former players such as Chris Chelios and Steve Yzerman have publicly discussed Kane’s options and potential impact as a veteran presence and contributor.

AMD price targets raised after Advancing AI eventFinance — Jul 24, 2026Analysts are increasingly bullish on AMD after the Advancing AI 2026 event, with targets raised across firms including UBS to $730, Jefferies to $640, and Benchmark/Jefferies noting leadership in AI hardware and partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI. While sentiment is upbeat and AI momentum appears strong, valuation remains elevated with high P/E ratios and some reports cite substantial insider selling, signaling tempered risk awareness.

Marvel Hall H Unveils 2028 MCU Slate — Jul 20, 2026SDCC 2026 is poised to be a landmark edition with Marvel Studios returning to Hall H for a highly anticipated Saturday reveal, Apple TV+ making its Hall H debut, and Spider-Man’s new film hitting theaters shortly after the convention. The four-day lineup emphasizes a Hollywood-heavy slate across Marvel, Star Wars, The Rings of Power, and high-profile celebrity appearances, signaling major studio competition and star power on the convention floor.

Youngsters discuss school, hobbies, future goalsBusiness — Jul 23, 2026TradingKey’s Stock Score for OrthoPediatrics Corp combines 34 indicators from over 100 data points across six dimensions—financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk—to give investors a comprehensive performance view. It also uses key valuation ratios such as P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF to gauge market value relative to earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, signaling the stock’s perceived value and future profitability potential.

On X · @BravesAtlanta Braves Clinch Series with Walk-Off Win vs. DodgersThe official @Braves account posted “Series secured 🔒 #BravesCountry” after a dramatic walk-off victory, reportedly 6-5 over the Dodgers. Key moments highlighted include heroes Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim delivering the game-winner in a tense contest.1,982 likes · 4m

Video — YouTubeRFK Jr. Gets InterruptedNowThis Impact · 1.1M views · Aug 23, 2026