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📉 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...

🇺🇸 Trump: EU-Canada ‘Associate Member’ Plan ‘Laughable’ — Threatens ‘Very Serious Tariffs’; Carney: Stronger Together

🇺🇸 Trump: EU-Canada ‘Associate Member’ Plan ‘Laughable’ — Threatens ‘Very Serious Tariffs’; Carney: Stronger Together

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Reuters, Sept. 17: Trump, en route to North Carolina, called Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make...

🌍 Kahbub Heights: Yemeni Official Says Government Recaptured Ground Overlooking Bab al-Mandab — Houthi Video of Seized Armor; Yanbu Claim

🌍 Kahbub Heights: Yemeni Official Says Government Recaptured Ground Overlooking Bab al-Mandab — Houthi Video of Seized Armor; Yanbu Claim

Steve Sr. Editor September 17, 2026

Xinhua, Aden, Sept. 16: an unnamed Yemeni military official said Wednesday-night clashes in the Kahbub range, Lahj,...

📅 Daily Post: Wednesday Evening — Fed Hikes 25 bp 12–0, Dow 51,462, MbS in Cairo, House 262–159

📅 Daily Post: Wednesday Evening — Fed Hikes 25 bp 12–0, Dow 51,462, MbS in Cairo, House 262–159

Steve Sr. Editor September 16, 2026

Funds 3.75–4%, unanimous. Close: Dow 51,461.90. Reuters: MbS in Cairo after Washington declined. House sent Graham Russia-Iran...

🧠 Knowledge: 12–0 Is a Hike. 1:17 Is Not 4:00. 262–159 Is Not a Signature. Cairo Is Not Egyptian Ships.

🧠 Knowledge: 12–0 Is a Hike. 1:17 Is Not 4:00. 262–159 Is Not a Signature. Cairo Is Not Egyptian Ships.

Steve Sr. Editor September 16, 2026

Funds are 3.75–4% after a 12–0 vote; that is not a second hike. Dow 51,462 at the...

🇺🇸 House Votes 220–204 to Limit Iran Strikes — Third Time; 7 Republicans Break; Senate Has Not Moved

🇺🇸 House Votes 220–204 to Limit Iran Strikes — Third Time; 7 Republicans Break; Senate Has Not Moved

Steve Sr. Editor September 16, 2026

CBS News: the House voted 220–204 Tuesday to direct the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities...

⚾ Guardians 6–3 White Sox — Sole AL Central Lead; Halpin 3-Run HR, Messick 8 K, Smith 37th Save

⚾ Guardians 6–3 White Sox — Sole AL Central Lead; Halpin 3-Run HR, Messick 8 K, Smith 37th Save

Steve Sr. Editor September 16, 2026

AP via Sportsnet, Sept. 16, 6:59 p.m. ET: Cleveland 6, Chicago 3. Petey Halpin three-run homer in...

📉 Close: Dow 51,462, −1.21% After Fed Hikes 25 bp to 3.75–4%, 12–0 — S&P 7,551.81; Nasdaq −0.01%

📉 Close: Dow 51,462, −1.21% After Fed Hikes 25 bp to 3.75–4%, 12–0 — S&P 7,551.81; Nasdaq −0.01%

Steve Sr. Editor September 16, 2026

MarketWatch, 4:15 p.m. ET / AP: Dow 51,461.90 (−631.21, −1.21%). S&P 7,551.81 (−33.92, −0.45%). Nasdaq 25,978.42 (−3.15,...