, September 20, 2026

The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight — no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Sep 19, 2026

Borrowers Discover Consequences of Borrowing Money

Millions of student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills skyrocket if they don't move into an affordable repayment plan soon. Here's what to know....

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  Sep 19, 2026

Goldman Economist Discovers Sad People Bad for Charts

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along....

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  Sep 19, 2026

Buffett Appoints Son to Babysit His Corpse

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, passing the job to his son, Howard....

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  Sep 19, 2026

Policymakers Invent Unplugging

As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch....

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  Sep 19, 2026

Paramount Discovers Calendar Has Weekends On It

A settlement this week could help Paramount avoid paying millions of dollars in fees to Warner Bros. shareholders, Reuters reported....

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  Sep 19, 2026

Trump Discovers Real Estate Listing Still Includes Military Clauses

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island....

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