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Norwegian authorities seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion Naftogaz arbitration award. Russia condemned the move as piracy and state terrorism.

A Post-Gazette investigation published September 4, 2026, found a $250 million five-year gap in Pittsburgh's finances tied to hidden spending under former Mayor Ed Gainey. Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration uncovered the discrepancy after gaining full access to city budget systems.

Hindustan Unilever will raise productive capex to 3% of turnover from 2%, expanding into male grooming, skincare, protein and RTD beverages. The move follows a February 2026 approval of Rs 2,000 crore in premium category capacity expansion.

HBO has cast Billy Barratt, Lenny Rush and Bonnie Hill as Tom Riddle, Dobby and a recast Ginny Weasley for its Harry Potter series' Chamber of Secrets season.

Kate Cassidy marked what would have been Liam Payne's 33rd birthday with an emotional Instagram tribute featuring unseen photos of their relationship. The post continues a pattern of public remembrance since the singer's 2024 death.

Ivy Nile's WWE contract is reportedly set to expire this fall, according to Fightful Select. WWE has not confirmed whether a new deal has been offered.

A Forbes psychologist identifies reading for pleasure as the hobby most consistently linked to high intelligence. The claim draws on cognitive and personality research rather than a single ranked study.