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No. 36

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

World

Which German far-right party won a landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, taking 43.8% of the vote?

AfD won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, its best result in any election in the party's history.

CBS News · read the story

Business

Which food company cut its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance this week due to a historic cattle shortage squeezing its beef business?

Tyson Foods lowered its 2026 revenue growth guidance for the second time in a month amid beef margin pressure.

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · read the story

Tech

Which computer maker's shares jumped after it posted record earnings driven by soaring demand for AI servers?

Dell Technologies reported record earnings and a $95 billion AI server backlog, sending shares up 9%.

CNBC · read the story

Sports

Which driver came from 19th on the grid to win his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza?

Kimi Antonelli won at Monza, becoming the first Italian to win the home race since 1966.

ESPN · read the story

Culture

Which streaming service had a record night at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, winning 20 awards over the first two nights?

Apple TV secured a record 20 wins, led by eight for 'Widow's Bay'.

AppleInsider · read the story

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