Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany suffered minor injuries after a mechanical problem forced the small plane carrying him and its pilot to make an emergency landing on Lake Wausau. The pair escaped as the aircraft began to submerge and were rescued by boat. The FAA and NTSB will investigate.

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Wisconsin congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany said he suffered minor injuries after the plane he was aboard made an emergency landing Saturday night on Lake Wausau in central Wisconsin.

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Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, said he suffered minor injuries late Saturday after the plane he was aboard was forced to land on a lake in an emergency.

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The Korean People’s Army plans to strengthen the readiness of its missile and artillery units for a rapid retaliatory strike against the enemy, according to KCNA. Major General Ryu Chang Son said joint drills improve troops’ ability to respond quickly to orders, while practical exercises will continue to hone strike readiness.

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Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts say the institution is nearing bankruptcy and may shut as soon as Tuesday, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

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A newly installed memorial statue honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized overnight in Phoenix on Sunday, according to the organization he founded.

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Yemen’s leadership has pledged to fully restore state authority nationwide as clashes take place in Taiz and the army advances.

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final in New York to claim his first title at the tournament. It is Zverev’s second Grand Slam crown, while Shelton was appearing in his first major final.

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Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title. The German, who lost the 2020 final, also ended Shelton’s chance to become the first American man since 2003 to win a major.

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York to win his first US Open men’s singles title. It was his second major championship and extended the drought for American men, who have not won a Grand Slam title since 2003. Zverev became emotional while thanking his family and coaching team, including his mother for supporting him after his childhood diabetes diagnosis.

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Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev defeated No. 8 seed Ben Shelton in a thrilling four-set showdown lasting three hours and 33 minutes, securing the first US Open title of his career.

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Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final to claim his second Grand Slam singles title and his first US Open. The victory caps the best season of his career, in which he has won two majors, although controversy continues to follow him.

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German star Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the U.S. Open final.

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Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has reported 676 measles cases in the state, along with another measles-related death as the outbreak expands.

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A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from measles complications, according to the county coroner. She is the third person in the US this year to die from a vaccine-preventable measles-related illness, with all three deaths occurring in Pennsylvania, where an outbreak has produced more than 670 cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties.

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A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman has died from measles complications, becoming the third person in the United States to die from the disease this year. The CDC reports 3,294 cases nationwide in 2026, while Pennsylvania has recorded 676 cases. Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.

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A 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from complications linked to measles, the county coroner confirmed. She is the third measles-associated death in a rapidly growing outbreak that has triggered a political clash between state and federal officials.

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A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman has died from complications linked to measles, the state’s third measles-associated death this year. The United States is experiencing its worst resurgence of the highly contagious disease in 35 years.

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AI companies warn that their technology could wipe out humanity, but the apocalyptic predictions may also benefit the companies making them.

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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are publicly urging companies to slow the development of new AI systems, adding to a week of warnings from researchers about the technology.

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Bloomberg News Now highlights calls from AI executives to curb the industry’s growth, alongside Donald Trump’s comments on strikes against Russian diesel supplies.

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President Donald Trump played down growing alarm about artificial-intelligence risks after some industry leaders urged a slower pace of technological development.

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Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence, saying “negative forces” are raising fears about events that will not happen. The comments follow dire predictions from a former Anthropic researcher and calls by industry leaders to slow development. Trump said the US is ahead of China in AI and wants to keep that lead, while critics argue any slowdown should be coordinated internationally.

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Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford, said AI presents real challenges that require closer coordination between companies and governments, but poses no existential threat to humanity. He added that clearer data and concrete figures would help the public understand the risks.

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Nick Rees-Roberts, a professor of Media, Culture and Communication at Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris, says Celine Dion’s remarkable return to Paris points to more than the lasting popularity of a global pop star. Her appeal comes from an unusual ability to connect generations, languages and cultural hierarchies, while reconciling authenticity with carefully constructed stardom.

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Céline Dion made an emotional return to the stage in Paris after a six-year concert hiatus. The Canadian superstar had stepped away from the spotlight following her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome.

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Celine Dion has returned to the stage for her first full concert in more than six years. She closed with an encore performance of “All By Myself,” a song associated with her since 1996.

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Celine Dion has made a triumphant return in Paris after being sidelined for six years following a rare diagnosis.

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Iran and Oman postponed talks scheduled for Monday at the request of some regional countries, saying the move was in the interests of consensus. The decision came hours after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed one person and wounded four. A maritime monitor separately reported that another vessel was hit and caught fire, but it was unclear whether the incidents were connected.

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Oman has postponed a regional meeting on the future of the Strait of Hormuz after participants failed to reach consensus.

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Gulf states have delayed a crucial meeting with Iran because they could not reach consensus, setting back efforts to restore shipping through the vital waterway.

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Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said a meeting of Gulf and Iranian foreign ministers planned for September 14 in Oman was postponed “in the interests of consensus.” The talks were expected to cover regional issues and the outcome of Iranian-Omani discussions on safe commercial navigation routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 as the United States defeated Spain 76-66 to advance to the women’s FIBA World Cup championship game against France.

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The Houthis have taken Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline, including Mocha port and Mayyun Island, giving them effective control of the Bab al-Mandeb maritime chokepoint. More than 2,000 Yemenis fled to Djibouti in 24 hours. Shipping has declined, vessels are rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, and piracy is resurging as naval resources shift toward the strait and the Strait of Hormuz.

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Fighting has intensified in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Government forces launched counterstrikes, while Saudi air raids were reported. The Houthis also claimed attacks in southern Saudi Arabia and threatened shipping through the chokepoint, fuelling fears for regional security and global trade.

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Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia shut down a critical pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.

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