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Friday September 18th, 2026 - Edition 053

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THE CITY DIFFERENT

Generations Of Inspiration Continue To Shape A Creative Culture Unlike Anywhere Else

ART AND FASHION

There’s a reason Santa Fe has earned a reputation as one of America’s greatest art cities. After spending the past few days there, what stood out to me wasn’t just the sheer amount or variety of art, but how naturally it all seemed to belong. Walking down Canyon Road, contemporary galleries sit inside historic adobe buildings, displaying everything from abstract paintings and sculptures to works influenced by the landscape and culture of the Southwest. Native American art is especially present throughout the city, but it never feels frozen in the past. Traditional techniques, materials, and imagery are often reinterpreted through a contemporary lens, creating work that feels connected to history without being defined by it. That balance is what makes Santa Fe’s art scene so interesting. Rather than separating old and new, the city allows the two to exist together naturally. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, I highly recommend making the trip yourself.

TV AND FILM

It was a big week for television as the 78th Emmy Awards crowned the year’s best shows. The Pitt continued its impressive run, winning Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year, while Noah Wyle repeated as Lead Actor. On the comedy side, newcomer Widow’s Bay stole the show, winning Outstanding Comedy Series alongside multiple acting awards. Rhea Seehorn also finally took home an Emmy for her performance in Pluribus. Meanwhile, horror fans have something new to watch this weekend. Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil officially hits theaters today, attempting to revive a franchise that has struggled to match the popularity of its video games on the big screen. Early reactions suggest this attempt may finally have cracked the code, with critics praising Cregger’s combination of horror, humor, and respect for the source material. After the success of Barbarian and Weapons, Cregger is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most reliable names in horror.

MUSIC

Ed Sheeran is facing major fallout as numerous artists withdraw from his Loop Tour. The first domino fell when Macklemore was dropped from the tour following remarks he made in support of Palestine. Sheeran has since maintained that the decision was not his, pointing instead to the promoter who holds Macklemore’s contract. Despite that explanation, several acts have now pulled out in solidarity. So far, Sheeran’s backing band, Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Begoa have canceled scheduled appearances. In other news, Migos appears to be gearing up for one final chapter. Quavo recently confirmed that he and Offset want to reunite for a final album honoring their late bandmate, Takeoff, with a tour potentially accompanying the release. Migos hasn’t released an album since Culture III in 2021, making the possibility of one final project especially meaningful. For fans who grew up during the group’s run, this could be a fitting end to an era.

SPORTS

Football is officially BACK. The NFL kicked off Week 2 last night with a thriller between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills. There’s plenty of football left, but these high-flying offenses could meet again in the Super Bowl, and I have a feeling fans wouldn’t complain. Other major storylines include both Los Angeles teams losing last week despite entering as favorites, while the Kansas City Chiefs reinvented their offense by leaning on Kenneth Walker III for more than 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. On the college field, nothing captured more attention than Oklahoma State’s dominant win over No. 6 Oregon. Despite losing to Tulsa, again, the Pokes rallied for Eric Morris’ home opener and stunned the Ducks as 24-point underdogs. It’s only one game, but the victory has rejuvenated the Cowboy faithful and created some much-needed excitement around Stillwater. With both college and professional football rolling, weekends finally feel complete again.

FINANCIAL MARKETS

The Federal Reserve sent markets scrambling this week after raising rates 25 basis points, its first hike in more than three years. Stocks initially sold off, the dollar strengthened, and Treasury yields jumped as investors digested signals that additional tightening could follow. Less than 48 hours later, however, risk assets found their footing. The Nasdaq rallied 1.7% Thursday, the S&P 500 gained 1.15%, and Bitcoin recovered before pushing above $80,000 Friday. The bigger story may be happening in the bond market. The 10-year Treasury yield has now crossed 5%, a level not seen since 2007, just before the Great Recession. Higher Treasury yields ripple through virtually everything, increasing borrowing costs for mortgages, businesses, and commercial real estate while making risk-free government debt increasingly attractive relative to other investments. Markets recovered quickly from the initial Fed shock, but with yields reaching levels unseen in nearly two decades, the cost of money remains the story to watch.