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Gloria Steinem, foundational feminist leader, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the modern women’s movement, died at 92 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times. Her advocacy, writing and organizing helped advance women’s equality, reproductive rights and protections against discrimination. She co-founded Ms. magazine and remained active in feminist causes into her 90s.

Follow-up to Gloria Steinem's death prompts tributes and reflection on feminism's next chapter · 20260903

Suspected Russian sabotage raises risks for Europe’s infrastructure and NATO

A series of suspected Russian-linked arson, incendiary and drone attacks has targeted European defense facilities, transport infrastructure and supply chains, including a failed drone strike at Leipzig airport. The BBC emphasizes the recent concentration of attacks as possible coercive signaling and a test of NATO’s vulnerabilities, while The New York Times focuses on the risk that an attack causing casualties could trigger unpredictable escalation. European governments are tightening security and considering sanctions and covert responses, but face limited options short of direct military confrontation.

Norway’s oil fund proposes cutting US Treasury holdings by nearly $80bn

Norway’s $2.3tn sovereign wealth fund manager has proposed reducing government bonds to 50% of its benchmark from 70%, cutting US Treasury exposure by nearly $80bn, according to the Financial Times. The shift would largely redirect funds into riskier fixed-income assets, especially agency mortgage-backed securities, while leaving overall dollar exposure essentially unchanged. The proposal is advisory, with Norway’s finance ministry expected to make final recommendations to parliament in spring 2027.

Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion

The Verge reports that Nvidia will acquire Hugging Face, an open-source platform for AI models, datasets and tools, for $12.93 billion. Nvidia says Hugging Face will remain open and that developers will not be required to use its computing services. The deal would give Nvidia a strategic position in open-source AI, while raising questions about platform independence after Hugging Face’s previous concerns about a dominant investor.

Follow-up to Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion · 20260903

Zverev survives another five-set test to reach US Open third round

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-3 after more than 4½ hours, following another five-set win over Lorenzo Sonego. He has spent more than nine hours on court in two rounds and became the first top-seeded man in the Open Era to open a major with consecutive five-set matches, finishing at 2:15 a.m.