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Chicago crowds say “not here” to troops—City Hall sharpens its playbook
Thousands hit downtown as the mayor signals zero cooperation if federalized forces arrive. Court chess next.

Kim’s armored train rumbles toward Beijing
A choreographed show of friendships on the eve of a massive parade. Who’s really in the front row?

Tariffs bite where it hurts: a Mexican factory town counts the pink slips
64,000 jobs gone in two years; “uncertainty” isn’t just a word in hearings.

World Liberty token stumbles out of the gate
First-day fizzle for a very political crypto brand. Signal or noise?

Bonds’ bogey month begins
Ultra-long debt heads into its worst-season stretch; if duration’s your kink, September tests conviction.

Keeping Up With America

Labor Day protests swell from Chicago to D.C.
Wage chants, anti-Guard signs, and a summer of escalation.

How far can presidential “go-it-alone” power go?
Tariffs and foreign-aid fights track toward the justices.

Chicago’s preemptive counter-order
Signed rules for city agencies if federalized forces roll in.

On the border: tariffs spill into layoffs
Factories that once “nearshored” now shed shifts.

Around the World

Scholars’ group: “genocide” in Gaza
A blistering resolution; Israel rejects it.

Yemen: vast funeral turns vows into threats
Houthi crowds promise payback after strikes.

Kim, Putin, Xi: optics of a new order
Beijing’s stagecraft sets tomorrow’s talking points.

Afghanistan’s quake toll climbs
A 6.0 jolt brings grim September math. 

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​September’s bond curse: do you try to catch the falling duration?
Seasonality meets macro fatigue.

Crypto’s political coin trips on day one
Token launch lands with a thud.

Apple’s week ahead: AI-heavy event looms Sept 9
The countdown is on; Siri’s makeover is the subplot.

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Quiet your “I’m a fraud” brain before big meetings
A practical, clinical unpacking of imposter feelings and what actually shuts them down in the room—hint: behavioral experiments > pep talks. Try a “pre-mortem” and a written evidence-for/against list; then do a five-minute micro-rep to blunt perfectionism.

Back-to-work reset you’ll actually keep
Neuro-savvy routines for September: ultradian blocks, “calendar with a conscience,” and habit friction that makes doom-scrolling annoying. Screenshot the checklist.

Upgrade your home without a money pit: appliance reliability 101
Fresh reliability data + the exact warranty questions to ask before delivery day. Pro move: buy on total ownership cost, not sticker price.

3 market stories to watch as September sets the tone
Long bonds vs. sticky growth, IPO window fluttering open, and election-year volatility math. Keep powder dry.

What to read this month (one pick will save you hours)
Six new releases; the time-management title is the ringer.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Osaka clips Gauff; Sinner loses just three games—US Open jolts
Quarterfinals take shape fast.

Sinner’s revenge tour: Bublik blitzed
A three-game mercy.

Zendaya lights up Venice
A red-carpet moment hints at a season of monster buzz.

Venice review that’ll split the room
The Bride Is Wonderful drops a gorgeous, jagged fairytale.

MLB’s Players of the Day—stat candy in one swipe
Who torched the box score on Sept 1.

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Tonight might be your Northern Lights night—here’s how to see them
Plain-English sky guide for beginners.

NYT games: instant helps (spoilers below, obviously)
Connections hints & answers (Game #813) — Get unstuck fast.
Strands hints & answers (Game #547) — Theme decoded.
Quordle hints & answers (#1316) — Clean four-for-four.

Deal days = upgrade days
The Verge’s best Labor Day tech deals — Curated, no filler.
The Verge’s home & kitchen picks — Instant-potentials.
The Verge’s mattress deals — Sleep now, thank yourself later.
Wired’s REI Labor Day winners — Trail gear you’ll actually use.

iPhone keeps “recording” your audio messages? Here’s the fix
One toggle = fewer “oops” voice notes.

Style cheat sheet: the September refresh (cheap tricks included)
Transitional capsules, not closet overhauls.