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Steve Sr. Editor

📈 Close: Dow 51,778.04, +0.61% — S&P 7,637.76; Nasdaq +1.69%; Three-Day Losing Streak Snaps

📈 Close: Dow 51,778.04, +0.61% — S&P 7,637.76; Nasdaq +1.69%; Three-Day Losing Streak Snaps

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

MarketWatch, Rob Curran, 4:12 p.m. ET: Dow 51,778.04 (+316.14, +0.61%). S&P 7,637.76 (+85.95, +1.14%). Nasdaq 26,418.30 (+439.87,...

🇺🇸 DOJ: Five Charged in Georgia H-2A Visa Scheme — Passports Withheld, Threats Alleged; One Still at Large

🇺🇸 DOJ: Five Charged in Georgia H-2A Visa Scheme — Passports Withheld, Threats Alleged; One Still at Large

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

DOJ, unsealed Tuesday / WSB-TV Thursday 1:10 p.m. ET: five charged in the Southern District of Georgia...

🇺🇸 House Democrats Introduce Resolution to Block Trump–Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal — Not a Vote; House Out Until November

🇺🇸 House Democrats Introduce Resolution to Block Trump–Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal — Not a Vote; House Out Until November

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Reuters, Patricia Zengerle, Sept. 17, 4:49 p.m. UTC: Meeks, Sherman, Garamendi, and Beyer introduced a joint resolution...

🌍 Taif: Yemeni Resident Killed After Saudi Intercept of Houthi-Launched Drone — Saudi Woman and Pakistani Injured

🌍 Taif: Yemeni Resident Killed After Saudi Intercept of Houthi-Launched Drone — Saudi Woman and Pakistani Injured

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Reuters, Sept. 17, 2:23 p.m. UTC / SPA: a Yemeni living in Saudi Arabia was killed Thursday...

📅 Daily Post: Thursday Morning — 91% On Kauai, Kahbub Heights, Trump ‘Laughable,’ Futures 52,371

📅 Daily Post: Thursday Morning — 91% On Kauai, Kahbub Heights, Trump ‘Laughable,’ Futures 52,371

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

KIUC more than 91%, about 3,200 in Princeville/Hanalei, about 3,100 still out. Yemeni official: Kahbub heights recaptured;...

🧠 Knowledge: 91% Is Not Hāʻena. 8:04 Is Not 4:00. Kahbub Is Not the Strait. ‘Laughable’ Is Not a Tariff.

🧠 Knowledge: 91% Is Not Hāʻena. 8:04 Is Not 4:00. Kahbub Is Not the Strait. ‘Laughable’ Is Not a Tariff.

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

KIUC more than 91% still leaves about 3,100 out; Wainiha and Hāʻena are end of next week...

⚾ Twins 5–4 Yankees in 13 — Caratini Walk-Off; Keaschall 3-for-5; Judge Exits Tightness; Yankees 88–64

⚾ Twins 5–4 Yankees in 13 — Caratini Walk-Off; Keaschall 3-for-5; Judge Exits Tightness; Yankees 88–64

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

ESPN / Baseball-Reference: Minnesota 5, New York 4 in 13 innings Wednesday at Target Field. Victor Caratini’s...

📉 Thursday 8:04 a.m.: Dow Futures 52,371 — Cash Still Wednesday’s 51,462; Brent $98.88

📉 Thursday 8:04 a.m.: Dow Futures 52,371 — Cash Still Wednesday’s 51,462; Brent $98.88

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Yahoo, 8:04 a.m. ET Thursday: Dow futures 52,371. S&P futures 7,694.25. Nasdaq 100 futures 29,621.50. WTI $99.97....

🇺🇸 Kauai: KIUC More Than 91% On — 3,200 Restored in Princeville and Parts of Hanalei; About 3,100 Still Out

🇺🇸 Kauai: KIUC More Than 91% On — 3,200 Restored in Princeville and Parts of Hanalei; About 3,100 Still Out

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

KIUC via The Garden Island, Thursday 12:05 a.m.: most Princeville members and some in Hanalei re-energized; about...

🇺🇸 ICE Agent Christian Castro Arrested in Minneapolis — State Assault Charge in Jan. 14 Shooting; Federal False-Statements Case

🇺🇸 ICE Agent Christian Castro Arrested in Minneapolis — State Assault Charge in Jan. 14 Shooting; Federal False-Statements Case

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Reuters, Sept. 16/17: ICE officer Christian Castro was booked into Hennepin County jail Wednesday on a Minnesota...