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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close August 10 – September 9, 2026 16771 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 37 · Issue 252 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

U.S. and Venezuela sign new oil deal

President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.

NYT · 5 sources

Also covering this FOXHouse Dems plot Trump investigation blitz if they seize majority CBSPutin meets with Trump envoys in Moscow in new push to end Ukraine war WSJJersey City Is Growing Fast. So Why Is It in Such a Financial Mess?
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What dominated September

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Business

    China lashes back at US over G20 row ahead of Xi-Trump summit

    6 of 30 days · 7 articles

  2. Business

    Canada’s Tariffs Take Effect

    6 of 30 days · 7 articles

  3. Business

    Eurozone Bond Yields Edge Up as Gas Prices Become a Concern

    6 of 30 days · 7 articles

Top Stories 468 stories

  1. California community mesmerized by rare bird sighting

    FOX · 4 outlets

    The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on the White House ballroom lawsuit exposes deep rifts, with Chief Justice John Roberts penning a sharp dissent.

  2. Dolly Parton dead at 80

    CBS · 5 outlets

  3. Cargo Plane Overshoots Runway in Miami, Crashes Into Vehicles

    FOX · 4 outlets

  4. Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary

    FOX · 5 outlets

Show 8 more

  1. Frank Smith, Who Served 70 Years for Murder, Dies at 101

    NYT · 5 outlets

  2. ICE Officer Charged With Lying About Shooting

    ABC · 5 outlets

  3. 9/6/2026: Sharswood; Boom Chicago

    FOX · 3 outlets

  4. Thousands flee the Hawk Fire in Reno

    NYT · 4 outlets

  5. Scion of Democratic Politics Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

    CBS · 4 outlets

  6. ICE Skipped Basic Checks in Rush for Recruits, Whistle-Blower Says

    FOX · 4 outlets

  7. Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial

    FOX · 5 outlets

  8. Hawaiian homes devastated by Hurricane Lowell

    ABC · 3 outlets

Business 110 stories

  1. Oil hits $100 for first time since July

    Reuters · 9 outlets

    Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates  Reuters

  2. Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80

    Reuters · 9 outlets

  3. Betaworks Scores With Hugging Face Deal

    Reuters · 8 outlets

  4. Stocks Fall After Hot Jobs Report

    Bloomberg · 8 outlets

Show 10 more

  1. OpenAI to end partnership with SpaceX's Cursor - Reuters

    Yahoo · 7 outlets

  2. China lashes back at US over G20 row ahead of Xi-Trump summit

    Bloomberg · 7 outlets

  3. Canada’s Tariffs Take Effect

    Reuters · 7 outlets

  4. Aker Shares Climb After Nscale Gets $45 Billion Contract

    CNBC · 7 outlets

  5. Bonds have become bonds again

    Yahoo · 9 outlets

  6. Iran to raise petrol prices as US war triggers shortages

    Bloomberg · 8 outlets

  7. The Stock Market Rally Is About to Face Its Biggest Test - Barron's

    Bloomberg · 3 outlets

    • +2 more

  8. Eurozone Bond Yields Edge Up as Gas Prices Become a Concern

    Reuters · 7 outlets

  9. India Shuns Pomp In Favor Of Restraint at Subdued BRICS Summit - Bloomberg.com

    Reuters · 3 outlets

  10. What is the average credit score and how can you improve yours?

    Yahoo · 5 outlets

Sports 407 stories

  1. Arsenal edge past Chelsea in vintage derby win

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Inside the raucous and rapid rise of Alex Eala

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Mourinho can't explain shock Madrid loss at Betis

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  2. Kyle Van Noy joins the Vikings' practice squad

    PFT · 2 outlets

  3. Inside the Christian Gonzalez deal

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  4. Former NFL QB Bob Lee dies at 81

    CBS · 4 outlets

  5. Vikings to waive QB Max Brosmer

    PFT · 4 outlets

  6. Transfer rumors, news Liverpool eye Sarr move in January

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 316 stories

  1. 12 Mac mini alternatives for Windows I'd actually buy

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

    UBS says all new recruits for its 2027 intake must be AI-proficient – but it will also support them with AI training once employed.

  2. How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test: Free Streams & TV Channels

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. AI can answer, but can it lead?

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. The floating PC case trend is about more than good looks

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  2. CarPlay now works with five major chatbot apps

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. What is the release date for The Paper season 2 on Peacock?

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. Logitech launches $99 MX Keypad for coding and AI workflows

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  5. Deals: New M5 Max Mac Studio first discount, MacBook Air $150 off, most affordable Studio Display $100 off, more

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  6. 7 new 4K Blu-rays from August 2026 to add to your collection

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  7. Only Murders in the Building season 6 long-awaited release date confirmed — but I already think one drastic change is going to wear thin very quickly

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  8. iPadOS 27 still needs simpler multitasking, here’s what I’d like to see

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  9. New action comedy movie Mayday is now streaming on Apple TV

    9to5 · 2 outlets

Entertainment 330 stories

  1. Dolly Parton Laid to Rest After Death at 80, Her Niece Confirms

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Celeste Rivas' Family Say They Support Death Penalty for Singer D4vd

    USMag · 3 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Arrive Back in U.K. Amid Move: Report

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Which Tom Holland Role Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  3. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Mourn Death of 18-Year-Old Dog Betty

    USMag · 2 outlets

  4. Taylor Swift Details Song Lyric Meanings and More Top Us Stories

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  5. Breaking Down the Claims in Jax and Brittany's Restraining Order Battle

    USMag · 1 outlets

  6. Jim Curtis Opens Up About His Heath Struggles to Jennifer Aniston

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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