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New York PostSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsSports Law Economy

Top soccer bosses demand slice of FIFA’s $6B pie, blast scrapped Kushner deal

Top soccer officials from CONCACAF and UEFA sent a letter demanding FIFA distribute at least $10 million to each of its 211 member associations, totaling $2.1 billion over four years. They blasted FIFA President Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, arguing FIFA already has enough cash and should submit to an independent financial review. The dispute follows a UEFA lawsuit and potential Swiss criminal mismanagement complaint against Infantino.

Washington ExaminerSep 18, 2026Sig. 7OpinionHealth Politics Economy

Stop treating autistic kids like billable hours

A pediatric neurologist argues that new federal behavioral-health and CMS autism-care guidance should be strengthened so ABA is reimbursed for outcomes and integrated care rather than billable hours. The op-ed warns that state Medicaid caps, rate cuts, and provider gaming could undermine whole-person autism care, and calls for CMS and Congress to mandate interdisciplinary, outcomes-based payment.

Left 2.8

The HillSep 18, 2026Sig. 7OpinionEconomy Trade Labor

The Fed is fighting the wrong war on inflation

An economist argues the Federal Reserve should hold interest rates rather than tighten further because recent inflation is driven largely by supply shocks such as energy disruptions and tariffs, not excess demand. The piece warns that higher rates would weaken investment, hiring, and wage growth without addressing the root causes of inflation.

Left 3.0

The HillSep 18, 2026Sig. 6OpinionTrade Economy Foreign

Trump may have breathed new life into the World Trade Organization

The opinion piece argues that Trump's tariffs have pushed US trading partners to diversify and build alternative arrangements, potentially fragmenting global trade. It contends the WTO should adapt by aggregating smaller plurilateral deals rather than trying to originate comprehensive agreements.

Left 1.9

New York PostSep 18, 2026Sig. 3NewsEconomy Other

Mom devastated after ‘inhumane’ Ryanair wouldn’t refund her flight after son’s death

A UK mother said Ryanair refused to refund her £350 flight after her 18-year-old son died, because his death fell just outside the airline's 10-day bereavement policy. Ryanair said it followed its policy and directed her to travel insurance, while she called the decision inhumane and greedy.

Left 2.2

VoxSep 18, 2026Sig. 6AnalysisHealth Economy Politics

How bad healthcare can derail a woman’s entire life

A Gallup/Pivotal survey finds that over half of US women report negative healthcare experiences, with many feeling dismissed by doctors and facing cost barriers that ripple into their work, family, and community lives. In an interview, Melinda French Gates argues the US health system undervalues women’s health and calls for integrated care, more investment, and policy changes to ease caregiving burdens.

Left 2.9

The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 6NewsClimate Economy Politics

Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says

A new report says private jets are up to 14 times more polluting per passenger than commercial flights and pay a disproportionately small share of US aviation taxes. It links their growth to the ultra-wealthy, expanded infrastructure, and lobbying for tax breaks.

Left 5.5

The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 5OpinionPolitics Economy Elections

To protect democracy, Democrats should talk about corruption – not authoritarianism | Jared Abbott and Joan C Williams

This opinion piece argues that Democrats should focus on corruption and economic issues rather than authoritarianism to win working-class voters. It cites a survey showing working-class priorities differ from college-educated Democrats and praises Senator Jon Ossoff's messaging on corruption and economic elites. The authors urge Democrats to respect working-class economic priorities to defend democracy long-term.

Left 5.2

Daily MailSep 18, 2026Sig. 2AnalysisEconomy Culture

From champagne and silver service to tiny seats and airport chaos: How we lost the golden age of air travel

The article contrasts the glamorous 'golden age' of air travel in the 1950s and 1960s with today's cramped, budget-focused experience. It attributes the decline to airline deregulation and the rise of low-cost carriers, while acknowledging that flying became more accessible.

Left 2.0

Fox NewsSep 18, 2026Sig. 8OpinionEconomy Labor Politics

There is a way to fix Social Security. And the solution might surprise you

A Fox News opinion piece argues Social Security can be fixed with a three-part plan, including raising the wage cap to $400,000, gradually increasing the payroll tax rate, and raising the retirement age. It says the system will not suddenly go broke but faces a shortfall in scheduled benefits.

Left 2.0

The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsEconomy Climate Trade

US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos

US wheat farmers face high costs, drought, and geopolitical disruptions despite wheat prices at three-year highs. Experts warn the combination could push global food prices higher and leave farmers uncertain about planting and profitability.

Left 2.6

The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 5NewsLabor Economy Law

Workers in New York seek to create first AutoZone union as company resists

Workers at an AutoZone in White Plains, New York, are seeking to form the first union at the auto parts chain, with a union election set for late September, as the company reportedly spends heavily to oppose the effort. The article centers worker accounts of low pay, holiday pay issues, and aggressive anti-union meetings, while AutoZone declines to comment.

Left 4.6