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Edition No. 87 ยท Thu 17 Sept 2026 ยท 56 stories ยท Source: Daily Newsletter Digest
Edition No. 87
Thursday 17 September 2026
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51 ยท CNBC
House advances bill to rein in AI data center utility costsWhy it matters
The House overwhelmingly backed legislation on power costs driven by data centers, a sign of growing political backlash to the AI buildout.
Story page โ52 ยท South China Morning Post
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?Why it matters
Debris in Yemen appears to come from a Chinese Dongfeng ballistic missile, with no previous sale of the system confirmed in the region.
Story page โ53 ยท The Hill
Senate votes to advance bill to regulate college sports, athlete compensationWhy it matters
The Senate advanced the Protect College Sports Act 74-24, shielding the NCAA from antitrust suits and capping revenue sharing and agent fees.
Story page โ54 ยท Variety
Emmys in Talks to Move to Amazon Prime Video Under New Licensing Arrangement, as the Broadcast Wheel Deal Ends (EXCLUSIVE)Why it matters
The Television Academy is in advanced talks to take the Emmys telecast off broadcast television for the first time since 1949, ending the 31-year wheel deal.
Story page โ55 ยท Basketnews
Price tag of NBA Las Vegas & Seattle expansion teams revealed by insiderWhy it matters
A Las Vegas expansion franchise could fetch $10 billion or more and a Seattle team around $7 billion as the NBA moves toward 32 clubs.
Story page โ56 ยท Yahoo Sports
Euroleague expecting an offer from the NBAWhy it matters
EuroLeague owners expect a formal NBA proposal for a controlling stake and will discuss it at their October 5 meeting.
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