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Edition No. 98 ยท Mon 28 Sept 2026 ยท 39 stories ยท Source: Daily Newsletter Digest

Edition No. 98

Monday 28 September 2026

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  1. 36 ยท The Washington Post

    She waited for hours and left untreated. The ER billed her anyway.
    Why it matters

    A patient who never received care was still charged, illustrating how American emergency rooms bill for access rather than treatment.

    Story page โ†’
  2. 37 ยท USA Today

    SNL cold open skewers Trump, Mamdani and Natalie Harp
    Why it matters

    Saturday Night Live opened its 52nd season with Knicks guard Jalen Brunson hosting and a sketch on the President's relationships with the New York mayor and his own aide.

    Story page โ†’
  3. 38 ยท Yahoo Finance

    a16z's academy wants to be an 'anti-college'
    Why it matters

    Further reading from the day's section on What I'm reading next.

    Story page โ†’
  4. 39 ยท The Athletic

    Department of Homeland Security posts video featuring highlights of ex-NFL star Brian Dawkins
    Why it matters

    DHS published a video using highlights of the former Philadelphia Eagles safety.

    Story page โ†’

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