Around the Globe

• Six Ukrainian servicemen were killed aboard two helicopters while they were "carrying out missions" in eastern Ukraine, per a statement from the Ukrainian military; local media said the two helicopters were “completely destroyed” and the bodies were found at the site (More)
• The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon following the military coup in the country this week; the military takeover is the eighth coup in the region since 2020 (More)
• Chile’s government is determining what happened to more than 1K people who disappeared during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship 50 years ago; during that time, over 40K people were executed, detained, and disappeared, according to Chile's Ministry of Justice (More)

On the Homefront

• Former President Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea yesterday in the Georgia criminal case accusing him of racketeering and conspiracy in connection with the alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election, per court documents (More)
• The New York City police department plans to pilot drones to monitor backyard parties in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend (More)
• Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported three reimbursements for travel and meals from Harlan Crow in 2022; Thomas came under scrutiny this year for allegedly failing to properly disclose trips received from Crow, as well as the property he sold to Crow (More)

Glitz & Games

In partnership with Remi

• A filmed rendering of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will come to movie theaters nationwide this fall, with opening day set for October 13th; the concert film was captured at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during her six-night residency at the venue (More)
• MTV’s VMA show announced that Lil Wayne, Doja Cat, and Kelsea Ballerini are set to hit the stage as performers during the event on September 12th; MTV said additional performers will be announced soon (More)
• The University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team set the world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event, with an audience of over 92K; the previous record was set in Spain when around 91K soccer fans gathered for the UEFA Champions League semifinal (More)

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Business & Markets

• Major indexes in the stock market ended mixed, with the Nasdaq gaining while the Dow and S&P 500 lost (Dow -0.48%, Nasdaq +0.11%, S&P 500 -0.16%)
• The United Auto Workers union filed unfair labor practice charges against automakers General Motors and Stellantis to the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the companies are not bargaining with the union in good faith (More)
• Swiss bank UBS announced plans to lay off 3K workers in Switzerland to save $10B in costs, as it moves ahead with “full integration” of Credit Suisse’s domestic operations (More)

Tips & Tricks

• Feel Good: Meet Maggie Grout, the 23-year-old founder of the nonprofit Thinking Huts who is increasing children’s access to education by 3D-printing schools in several countries around the world
• Sneak Peek: Watch the official trailer for The Pigeon Tunnel and delve into the life and career of John le Carré–real name David Cornwell–the former British spy and author of espionage novels such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Constant Gardener
• Bump This: There’s no better way to step into September with a pep in your step than with Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 classic “September” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
• Chow Down: If you’re on the hunt for an elevated dinner recipe to turn your kitchen into a Michelin-starred restaurant, try this recipe for herbed lamb with cauliflower couscous that’s packed with elegant flavor, full of nutrients, and makes a beautiful presentation
• Nerd Out: Read up on how India’s moon rover confirmed the presence of sulfur and detected several other elements near the south pole of the moon as it continues its search for signs of frozen water after landing on the lunar surface last week
• Hot Goss: Rapper 50 Cent is now a suspect in a criminal felony battery report after allegedly throwing his microphone at his crew during a concert on Wednesday night and instead hitting a female fan who then filed a police report regarding the incident
• Life Hack: Post-meal fatigue affects nearly all of us, and if you find yourself feeling tired after eating, you’re not alone - here are some reasons why you might feel tired after eating and some tips on how to break out of post-meal fatigue