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Evening NOISE, Sep 10

U.S., Thu 16:11, 6 sources, Update.

Trump offers $500 refunds as $5,000 dividend draws criticism

Bloomberg reports the White House plans $500 refunds in October to nearly 1 million people who paid full cost for coverage on federal ACA exchanges, citing surplus user fees. CNBC reports the separate $5,000 dividend promised if Republicans win Congress could cost over $1.2 trillion and has drawn bipartisan criticism and legal questions about vote inducement.

Follow-up to Trump pledges $5,000 payment if Republicans retain Congress, September 10

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BloombergTrump Promises $500 Back for Obamacare Plans Republicans Cut CNBCTrump's $1 trillion-plus 'dividend' plan meets immediate bipartisan pushback

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Surging oil and bond selloff strain markets amid Middle East fighting, court battles and Washington policy fights.

Sep 4, Turbulent. Sep 5, Tense. Sep 6, Turbulent. Sep 7, Turbulent. Sep 8, Turbulent. Sep 9, Tense. Sep 10, Tense, latest.

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S&P 500 close	7,591.70	-0.58%
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U.S., 2 stories

The Supreme Court kept Missouri's old congressional map for November while litigation continues, and a new lawsuit accuses federal agencies of retaliating against immigration observers. Washington is litigating the rules while enforcing them.

Thu 17:07 Lawsuit alleges federal retaliation against immigration observers NPR reports a new federal lawsuit by Common Cause and Minneapolis observer Michael Khalili accuses DHS, DOJ, the FBI and other agencies of violating First Amendment and privacy rights of people who observe immigration enforcement. The 94-page complaint cites photographing, following, pepper spraying, home visits and Global Entry revocations in Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey and other states and seeks national relief barring retaliation. NPR says DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond and the FBI declined to comment.

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NPRLawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

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Thu 16:06 Supreme Court blocks Missouri GOP map for November midterms The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked Missouri from using a newly drawn congressional map favoring Republicans in November's midterms, keeping judicial limits on the partisan redraw in place while litigation continues. WaPo reported the justices gave no reasoning and listed no dissents, leaving the prior map that gives Democrats a chance to hold two of eight seats. The ruling followed conflicting orders earlier in the week, and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said he will abide by it.

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WaPoSupreme Court again blocks new Missouri congressional map favoring GOP

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World, 2 stories

Yemen's Houthis seized Mokha and advanced toward Bab al-Mandeb, pressuring a vital shipping route as crude prices rose, while Vance sought candid military assessments as Trump defended his Iran war decisions.

Thu 16:38 Vance sought candid assessments as Trump defended Iran war The New York Times reported Vice President JD Vance privately sought unvarnished assessments from military commanders who warned of depleted Patriot interceptor stocks and Iranian resilience. Axios reported President Trump said he does not believe in regret and would make the same Iran war decisions again. The outlets emphasize different angles, with the Times focusing on private concerns about strategy and stockpiles and Axios on Trump's public defense.

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NYTBehind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War AxiosTrump on Iran war regrets: "You can always question yourself a little bit"

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Thu 15:31 Houthis seize Mokha port near Bab al-Mandeb strait Yemen's Houthis seized the Red Sea port city of Mokha and advanced toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, military sources said Thursday, gaining leverage over a vital Asia-Europe shipping route amid escalating fighting with Saudi-backed forces. The Economist emphasized the threat to Saudi oil exports and a jump in Brent crude above $105, along with reported Iranian guidance, while the BBC focused on civilian displacement and Houthi assurances that non-Saudi shipping remains safe.

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BBCYemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha EconomistHouthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea

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Business, 4 stories

Oil above $108 is tightening its grip on bonds and stocks as yields near 5 percent and stagflation talk returns. Oracle's cloud beat and a looming CPI print offer little cover for Friday.

Thu 17:11 Oil above $108 deepens global bond sell-off as stocks fall Brent crude settled near $107.63 and traded above $108 while US 10-year yields neared 5 percent and equities fell, raising stagflation concerns for consumers and businesses. The FT emphasized disappointing US Treasury buyback and 30-year auction results that pushed the 30-year yield to 5.37 percent, plus higher European yields after the ECB raised rates to 2.5 percent. The NYT emphasized Middle East shipping disruptions, including a Houthi port seizure and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic, as US gasoline rose to $4.28 a gallon and the S&P 500 fell for a fourth session.

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FTGlobal bond sell-off reignites as oil jumps to $108 NYTOil Prices Surge as Stocks and Bonds Wobble

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Thu 16:13 Altera prepares IPO that could raise over $2 billion Reuters reports Silver Lake and Intel backed Altera is preparing an IPO that could raise over $2 billion. The report cites people familiar with the matter saying Barclays, Citi, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are tapped as underwriters and a confidential filing could come in coming weeks. Altera, which makes programmable chips for data centers, telecoms and defense uses, became standalone last September after Intel sold a 51 percent stake to Silver Lake in a deal valuing it at $8.75 billion.

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ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Silver Lake, Intel-backed Altera prepares IPO that could raise over $2 billion as early as 2026, sources say

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Thu 17:42 Oracle beats expectations as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles Oracle reported fiscal first quarter adjusted earnings of $1.92 per share on $19.35 billion in revenue, topping LSEG consensus estimates, CNBC reported. Cloud revenue rose 62 percent to $11.61 billion, with cloud infrastructure more than doubling to $7.4 billion, as shares moved about 4 percent higher in extended trading. The company forecast second quarter revenue growth of 30 to 34 percent and reported $664 billion in remaining performance obligations, alongside $125 billion in debt and negative free cash flow of $5.4 billion.

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CNBCOracle's stock edges up on earnings beat as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles

Thu 15:18 Friday CPI report to shape Fed rate decision next week CNBC reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August CPI on Friday morning, with Dow Jones consensus expecting a 0.4% monthly gain and 3.4% annual rate, and core at 0.2% and 2.4%. Combined with Thursday's PPI data, the report will inform the Fed's PCE outlook and its rate decision next Wednesday, with traders pricing more than 73% odds of a quarter-point hike, according to CME FedWatch. CNBC cites Nomura economists saying the decision hinges on CPI and Fifth Third's Bill Adams saying September's energy price surge will likely tip the balance toward a hike absent a surprise or Iran deal.

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CNBCFriday's CPI inflation report is even more important than usual. Here's what to expect

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Tech, 4 stories

Claude is allegedly being stripped for parts and flagged for misuse in biological research, while Nvidia promises 70 percent growth next year. The AI boom keeps scaling faster than anyone can secure or fact check it.

Thu 17:04 Anthropic's Claude faces theft and misuse concerns in separate investigations Ars Technica reported that US agencies accused six Chinese AI firms of extracting capabilities from Claude and other leading models, likely with Chinese government awareness. The agencies recommended stronger monitoring, identity checks and other measures to disrupt suspected distillation campaigns, while warning of potential effects on legitimate users. Engadget separately reported that Anthropic documented suspected misuse of Claude in biological research and other harmful applications as it works to improve safeguards.

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ArsSix Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models EngadgetAnthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research

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Thu 17:51 Nvidia CEO forecasts 70% revenue growth next year Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reiterated at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia and Technology conference that revenue could grow 70% year over year next year, which TechCrunch reports would imply about $680 billion based on analysts expectations of about $400 billion this fiscal year. He pointed to demand for AI systems, including 27% month to month sales growth for a system combining Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs, and said work with labs, clouds and suppliers gives visibility into future buildout. He also addressed circular deals, saying Nvidia requires customer contracts backed by revenue before investing.

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TCJensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

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Thu 16:55 LinkedIn wins dismissal of lawsuits over browser extension scanning A federal judge dismissed two class actions alleging LinkedIn improperly scanned users' Chrome extensions, finding plaintiffs Nicholas Farrell and Jeff Ganan failed to show concrete harm or that their own extensions shared private information. Ars reports Judge Vince Chhabria granted LinkedIn's motion to dismiss in the US District Court for the Northern District of California but gave leave to amend. LinkedIn said its detection tools target scraping and bot activity, while Ganan's counsel said he will pursue the claims in state court or on appeal.

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ArsLinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

Thu 16:41 Meta tests Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries Meta has started testing Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, more than a year after its US rollout, Engadget reported. The company said contributors notes will not be published during testing and there will be no immediate changes to third party fact checking, but it plans to transition away from that program once confident the product works. The International Fact-Checking Network said it was deeply concerned and the Oversight Board urged Meta not to treat Community Notes as a direct replacement, amid questions about effectiveness after Indicator found only 3 percent of Instagram posts debunked by AFP had received a Community Note.

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EngadgetMeta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.

Sports, 3 stories

Atlanta's Sunday plans got murky as Tua Tagovailoa was limited with an oblique injury and Cooper Rush took first team reps against Pittsburgh looming. Como at least had fun, smashing Leipzig 4-1 in its Champions League debut.

Thu 16:16 Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa limited with oblique injury in practice Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury in Thursday practice and was listed as a limited participant, according to ESPN. Tagovailoa grabbed at his back after a throw during the media viewing portion and did not throw again in that period, while backup Cooper Rush said he took all first team reps in team drills. Rush said he has not been told whether he will start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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ESPNFalcons QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers oblique injury in practice

Thu 17:07 Como beat Leipzig 4-1 in Champions League debut under Fabregas Como marked its first appearance in European competition with a 4-1 home win over RB Leipzig on Thursday. ESPN reports Martin Baturina scored the club's first Champions League goal in the 15th minute, with Anastasios Douvikas, Assane Diao and Maximo Perrone adding the other goals after Como qualified by finishing fourth in Serie A under Cesc Fabregas. The match was played before about 10,000 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on the shores of Lake Como.

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ESPNCesc Fabregas, Como beat RB Leipzig in dream UCL debut

Thu 12:45 Fenerbahce and Roma draw 1-1 in Champions League opener Fenerbahce and Roma drew 1-1 as Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League wrapped up Thursday, ESPN reported. PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk also drew 1-1 after Sergino Dest equalized for the Dutch side. Como beat RB Leipzig 4-1 on debut while Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Lens also recorded opening wins.

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ESPNUEFA Champions League live updates: Roma take on Fenerbahce