Bond traders have amassed bearish positions ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, wagering that the Treasury selloff that has pushed yields to their highest level in more than a decade will continue.
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Behind-the-scenes disputes in the final stretch produced a dismal outcome for the market-structure legislation on which the crypto industry had placed its greatest hopes.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:58
The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, backed by President Donald Trump, after it received 50 votes in favour and 49 against—short of the 60 needed. Concerns over Trump’s crypto interests, stablecoin rewards and the impact on community banks blocked progress, sending bitcoin and crypto-related shares lower.
A landmark US cryptocurrency bill failed after senators divided over concerns about Donald Trump’s ethics. The defeat is a major setback for an industry that has spent record sums lobbying for a favourable market structure.
A procedural vote on Tuesday to advance landmark digital-asset legislation failed spectacularly, leaving the cryptocurrency industry crushed and raising doubts about whether its biggest regulatory push is now dead.
Crypto stocks broadly sold off after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the long-awaited market structure bill, with Coinbase, Circle and Galaxy leading the decline.
The CLARITY Act failed to win the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate after final bipartisan negotiations over ethics rules collapsed. Several Democrats who helped shape the bill opposed moving forward, saying restrictions on crypto interests held by Trump, his family and officials were too weak. The setback keeps the major crypto market-structure proposal off the Senate floor.
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to stop the Clarity Act from moving forward, dealing a setback to the crypto industry’s effort to secure a comprehensive framework for market regulation.
One of the most consequential U.S. regulations for crypto markets failed to secure enough support to clear the Senate’s final 60-vote hurdle, prompting reactions across the industry.
An initial Senate vote aimed at moving the Clarity Act closer to becoming law failed amid opposition to President Trump’s crypto wealth.
The years-long push to establish U.S. rules for crypto markets failed to secure enough support to clear the Senate’s final 60-vote threshold.
With both parties digging in, the crypto market-structure bill still lacks the votes needed to clear the Senate’s first hurdle scheduled for Tuesday.
Hours before an initial vote on the Clarity Act, Senate Republicans rejected a counterproposal put forward by fellow Democrats.
Prediction markets sharply cut the near-term chances of the crypto market structure bill passing, as negotiations remained deadlocked just hours before a key Senate vote.
The CLARITY Act is approaching a critical Senate vote without a clear coalition for the 60 votes required to advance it. Polymarket odds of enactment fell below 20% from about 34% in the prior 24 hours as Republican leaders struggled to secure their conference and Democrats sought further concessions. Banking concerns and ethics rules tied to Donald Trump’s crypto interests remain key obstacles.
As the Iran war continues, Republicans are adjusting their message on costs because the conflict is eroding what had once been a political advantage for the party, Sahil Kapur writes.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 21:58
Crypto exchange CoinEx will wind down in stages, ending spot trading on Sept. 29 and withdrawals on Dec. 22. Founder Haipo Yang cited falling revenue, rising compliance costs and the difficulty of carrying security risks at limited scale. Trading volume has rebounded, but activity is increasingly concentrated among the largest platforms, led by Binance.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:55
Sam Altman’s start-up is considering a funding round valuing it at $1.2tn before an IPO, as demand for its technology could grow following the launch of new models.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:54
JPMorgan Chase co-President Doug Petno said at an investor conference on Tuesday that the bank expects strong third-quarter growth in investment banking fees and trading revenue.
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The Congressional Budget Office says the Iran war has cost the US at least $38bn and heavily depleted its Patriot, Thaad and Navy interceptor stockpiles, which could take at least five years to rebuild. The report estimates costs would rise by $3bn each additional month and inflation would remain higher.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-15 21:47
US Vice President J.D. Vance said the conflict with Iran would enter a completely different phase within two months. He said Washington had completed the first stage, which he described as destroying Iran’s nuclear program and conventional military. Donald Trump has said the conflict could end after the November midterms, while allowing for an earlier settlement.
The Congressional Budget Office says the conflict with Iran has already cost US citizens $38 billion in its first five months, with monthly costs of $2-3 billion. It also confirmed that the war has depleted US weapons stocks, including critical interceptors used by air-defense systems.
A nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office assessment says the US war with Iran had cost at least $38 billion by the end of July and is expected to drive inflation higher still.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the war with Iran has caused more than one-third of this year’s increase in inflation and will push prices higher again in the first quarter of next year, according to a report released Tuesday.
The Congressional Budget Office says the war in Iran has cost the Pentagon $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpiles.
The six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far, with spending projected to increase by $3 billion each month, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Trump administration is seeking to end the conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
National opposition to data center construction has reached Philadelphia, where officials floated the possibility of building in a neighborhood already affected by a now-defunct oil refinery.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:47
EU envoys postponed the expiry of Russia sanctions listings by seven days to September 22 after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. The dispute centers on whether to remove Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. EU diplomats say France has joined Slovakia in seeking his removal, citing national security concerns.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-15 21:46
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York, The Times reported Tuesday, citing a source.
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Spain’s data protection watchdog says it has received the first notification of a personal-data breach allegedly carried out by an AI agent. The case suggests autonomous systems may be beginning to take a direct role in cyberattacks.
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A British man born without arms has moved closer to his dream of becoming a professional racer after testing a newly adapted race car that he steers with his feet.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:34
Australia’s Labor government is considering default access for AI companies to Australian creative works as it seeks a compromise with US tech firms over datacentre investment. Independent senator David Pocock says the proposal would put AI interests ahead of Australians, while the government promises meaningful control and fair compensation for rights holders.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:29
Human remains were found near Crystal Rapid on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said.
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Forbes estimates that Donald Trump is now worth $7 billion, about $2.7 billion more than when he won the 2024 election. The magazine attributed the increase to crypto ventures and overseas deals, while The Washington Post described the growth as unprecedented for a US president. Trump denied any link to his presidency.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:27
The Alberta NDP is campaigning on an anti-separatist message as it tries to take a Calgary riding from the United Conservative Party in a byelection. The significance of one byelection is difficult to gauge with a general election a year away, but a major referendum is five weeks out.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:21
Hundreds of people protested in the Democratic Republic of the Congo against proposed constitutional changes that could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term. Clashes erupted between opposition and pro-government supporters.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:20
Protests have spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo after parliament passed legislation setting the rules for a referendum on a constitutional amendment. Demonstrators fear President Felix Tshisekedi could seek a third term, a move that would depend on the amendment and referendum and could deepen turmoil amid conflict in the east and a spreading Ebola outbreak.
Police used tear gas in Kinshasa as hundreds protested proposed constitutional changes that critics fear could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term. At least 10 people were arrested, while demonstrations also took place in Lubumbashi and Uvira during a nationwide action called by the opposition-backed C64 coalition.
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition demonstrations in several cities on Tuesday over proposed constitutional changes. Critics say the changes could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while Reuters witnesses reported tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa.
Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle is not interested in joining Barrick Mining’s proposed North American initial public offering, CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said. He said buying into the IPO would not make sense for the company.
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Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns that AI’s next frontier could endanger human agency and says urgent regulation is needed.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:15
The US plans to redirect $52 million in military aid from Europe and the Middle East to Trump-friendly countries in the Americas. The move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to South America last week, where he met conservative leaders from Peru, Colombia and Ecuador and pledged additional support and cooperation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 21:07
Rex Li, a professor of international relations at King’s College London, says China is seeking to promote an alternative international security order and present itself as a stabilising force in world politics. He says Beijing is increasingly willing to help end the conflict in the Middle East, but has not yet offered concrete proposals.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:06
Rex Li, a professor of international relations at King’s College London, says China is seeking to promote an alternative international security order and present itself as a stabilising force in world politics. He adds that although Beijing is increasingly willing to help end the conflict in the Middle East, it has so far offered no concrete proposals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the US government was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals in South Africa.
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Bild, citing sources, reports that Alternative for Germany plans to seek fully normalized relations with Russia, resume trade and oil and gas purchases, and end military aid to Ukraine. Its foreign policy working group has adopted a Russia policy paper. Lawmaker Markus Frohnmaier said it backed a Germany-first national-interest approach.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 21:04
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said Russian forces are fighting not only Ukrainian troops but also a Western war machine. He said Ukraine’s military receives support from Western intelligence services, financial backing from a group of Western countries and technical assistance, including intelligence inputs.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 21:00
Donetsk People’s Republic leader Denis Pushilin said the West benefits from the continued Russia-Ukraine conflict because EU countries profit from weapons supplies to Kyiv. Citing Germany, he claimed its authorities seek to keep selling weapons and drones to Ukraine and use taxpayers’ money to support the policy.
This week’s repeal of power plant rules, combined with earlier EPA deregulation, is expected to reshape the US emissions trajectory and keep emissions elevated for a longer period.
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Italy’s competition authority said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into Intesa Sanpaolo’s bid to take over smaller rival Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
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Summer House star Ciara Miller is set to compete on season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. She shares her rehearsal, recovery and performance essentials from Nexxus, Bala and other brands.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 21:00
A mural in Sanaa depicting restrictions on shipping through Bab al-Mandeb highlights the question of whether a Houthi blockade of the strategic waterway could ignite a surge in global energy prices.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:59
A magazine checked out from a New Hampshire library has finally been returned, perhaps as much as 132 years overdue.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:59
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia intentionally launched drone attacks against Moldova while his presidential plane was traveling through the country. He said Moscow may have sought to frighten him rather than target him personally, and said the energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump is not in effect.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:58
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian drones recently entered Moldovan airspace twice while his presidential plane was in Moldova, and agreed that Moscow may have been trying to intimidate him. A source in his office called a reported near-collision between the plane and a drone “an exaggeration.”
Attorney General Todd Blanche said New York prosecutors charged several Russian nationals who worked for Russian intelligence with financing terrorism and conspiring to commit murders worldwide. He said they planned to kill a “Russian dissident” believed to be in Washington, but did not identify the defendants, the target, or when the alleged plot was prepared.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:57
People across the eurozone have been asked to choose designs for future euro banknotes. Proposals feature historical figures including Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci, alongside a vertical layout, with circulation expected around 2030. Separately, French fishermen clashed with police while attempting to blockade an oil depot as the Iran war drove fuel prices higher.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:52
FBI Director Kash Patel’s decision to stop treating bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants drew disbelief from both parties Tuesday. Patel said the change was meant to protect victims of sex trafficking.
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FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau’s decision to loosen categorical hiring bans tied to past prostitution and bestiality, saying it would prevent victims of trafficking or coercion from being automatically disqualified. Republican Senator John Kennedy questioned the timing, while Democrats attacked Patel’s leadership and alleged politicisation of the bureau during a contentious Senate hearing.
Malicious smart-contract activity triggered a controlled recovery at aelf, halting block production for about a week. Public nodes and several core services have returned, but exchange deposits and withdrawals are restarting gradually. No network staking rewards accrued during the outage, while the full post-incident review and root-cause assessment remain unpublished.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:45
The World Bank’s International Development Association priced a $3 billion bond from an order book of nearly $8 billion, according to a source familiar with the transaction. It was the association’s first such deal after receiving an SEC waiver.
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the US military has weapons in space and will use them to defend its forces. It was the first official confirmation of such capabilities and a deliberate signal to potential adversaries.
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The United States has confirmed for the first time that it deployed weapons in space, a striking revelation after earlier warnings that countries such as Russia might militarise a global frontier that treaties have long reserved for peaceful use.
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at a Monday conference that the country has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons” capable of defending against hostile action.
The US says it has placed “space control weapons” in Earth orbit to defend its forces, but has not disclosed their timing, number or design. Experts believe they are more likely to be communications jammers than destructive kinetic weapons, and warn the announcement could intensify military competition in space.
The Air Force secretary disclosed that US weaponry is already stationed beyond Earth for use in shielding American forces. The disclosure is the country’s first open admission of an orbital capability and a purposeful message to anyone who could pose a danger in space.
Angola’s central bank lowered its key lending rate by 100 basis points on Tuesday, marking a third consecutive cut after inflation dropped to single digits for the first time in more than a decade.
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About 2,000 Romanian farmers and shepherds protested in Bucharest against extending an EU-backed ban on live sheep exports imposed over a contagious livestock disease. Some protesters threw rocks and other objects at police, who used tear gas. Twenty-six people were detained, 24 needed medical attention and four were hospitalised. Far-right groups supported the rally.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:40
Senator Jacqui Lambie has urged Australians not to back One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, accusing populists of stoking anger and directing blame. She also attacked Hanson’s support for Donald Trump’s potential war with Iran. Deputy prime minister Richard Marles said he was “comforted” by Anthropic chief Dario Amodei’s call to slow AI development and put safeguards ahead of capability.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:39
Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco on October 7th, framing it as a discussion of how local AI will shape the next phase of PCs. Satya Nadella, Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are expected to attend. The event could spotlight RTX Spark PCs and reveal Surface Laptop Ultra pricing and availability, while a surprise Windows 12 announcement is not expected.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:36
Factory reported securing $200 million in its latest financing. The startup builds AI agents for corporate engineering groups, and the round left it valued at $5 billion—more than three times its previous valuation.
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Donald Trump said the Butler assassination attempt was a “Democrat Plot” but offered no evidence. FBI Director Kash Patel testified that the bureau had found no connections between the suspect and anyone else.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:32
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI had uncovered new information about the gunman who tried to assassinate Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania.
House Democrats were privately worried about a politically charged but purely symbolic vote to impeach President Donald Trump, initiated by one of their own members.
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Pop star Ed Sheeran said Tuesday that removing American rapper Macklemore from his U.S. tour was decided by the tour’s promoter, not by Sheeran. He also said his political approach differs from Macklemore’s.
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Finneas and Aaron Rowe pulled out of their opening-act slots on Ed Sheeran’s tour Tuesday, protesting Macklemore’s removal from the lineup. The rapper has said New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott against him.
Ed Sheeran has responded to heavy criticism after Macklemore was removed as an opening act on his tour over pro-Palestinian comments made during performances. Sheeran said the decision was not his and defended his choice to avoid taking political positions.
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage.
American rapper Macklemore has been dropped as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. He has publicly advocated the position for years and released “Hind’s Hall” in solidarity with Palestinians, honouring five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in January 2024.
Ed Sheeran says tour promoters, not he, decided to remove Macklemore from his US tour after the rapper made pro-Palestinian statements at two New Jersey shows. Sheeran says he has personal views on the conflict but avoids using his professional platform for politics, preferring to keep dialogue open and promote peace.
Ed Sheeran has spoken out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.
American billionaire Robert Kraft confirmed he pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his US tour, saying the rapper’s recent performances crossed a line because they included a broader history of “antisemitic rhetoric and imagery”. Macklemore claims Kraft also rallied other venue owners against his participation.
Macklemore is receiving broad public backing from celebrities and politicians after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft insisted that he be dropped as a performer over his pro-Palestine remarks. Macklemore may also no longer be touring with Ed Sheeran.
Questions concern Kraft’s identity as an NFL billionaire, his Epstein link and the part he played in removing Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Grammy-winning musician Macklemore said on Instagram that he was forced off Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” after Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott by stadium owners over Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. Kraft said his demand was partly based on Macklemore’s recent actions and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric.
A Starbucks glass cup featuring Snoopy is being resold for as much as five times its retail price, illustrating how the company is using exclusive merchandise to keep customers coming to its stores.
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Images of world-record holder Joanna Wietrzyk competing at Saturday’s Hyrox event in Beijing while feces ran down her legs have sparked debate over athlete health and safety versus the belief that winning is worth any cost.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:28
Professional athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was seen in video and photographs running and using shared fitness equipment while feces ran down her legs. The competition’s co-founder apologized after she was allowed to continue.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace, while Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter. The incidents heightened tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:26
Denmark has summoned Russia’s envoy following an incident involving flares fired by a Russian frigate.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday. Denmark separately said flares were fired at one of its air force helicopters while it monitored a Russian frigate in the Baltic Sea. France 24’s Philip Turle examines Moscow’s possible motives as such incidents appear to increase inside NATO and EU territory.
Russia has warned Denmark against “reckless” action after a frigate fired two flares that came within metres of a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow and Copenhagen blamed each other, while Denmark said it would not seek NATO Article 5 consultations over the incident.
Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin rejected Copenhagen’s explanation that a military helicopter’s flight near a Russian frigate was routine. He warned that the incident could have serious consequences, criticized Denmark for failing to prevent maritime escalation and said Russia would investigate. Denmark’s Foreign Ministry summoned him over the episode.
Denmark accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter during a routine monitoring operation in international waters in the Baltic Sea. One flare passed close to the aircraft. Copenhagen summoned Russia’s ambassador, while Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the act “reckless” and intended to “intimidate and divide”. Moscow has not commented.
Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after saying a Russian warship fired two flares toward a Danish Fennec helicopter conducting routine photographic reconnaissance in the Baltic Sea. One flare passed close to the aircraft. Danish officials called the incident unacceptable and part of increasingly aggressive Russian behavior in Europe.
A Russian frigate fired two emergency flares toward a Danish Fennec military helicopter during a routine monitoring mission in international waters near Gedser. Denmark summoned Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin and condemned the incident as unacceptable. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it “reckless action from Russia.”
Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter during what Copenhagen described as a routine monitoring flight over the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the action reckless, while Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the frigate’s conduct was completely unacceptable amid worsening security tensions in Europe.
Denmark summoned Russia after a Russian warship fired flares at a helicopter during a routine Baltic patrol. The incident turned the patrol dangerous and added to a series of close encounters between Russian forces and NATO members this year.
The family of Canadian skyrunner and mountaineer Kalie McCrystal believes she fell while descending the Matterhorn in the Alps, where she has been missing for more than two weeks. They say she remains among the mountains where she felt most at home.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:20
The 2026 US midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Donald Trump, divisions within both major parties and the issues driving the election. The discussion examines the economy, foreign policy, immigration, AI and the changing media landscape, along with what voters want from Washington.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:19
Private torrent trackers used to pirate movies suspect that a banned user posed as filmmaker Matthew Schneider and sued six sites, including PassThePopcorn, over alleged copyright infringement. The actual filmmaker whose movies were cited in the complaint declared under oath that he has no connection to the plaintiff or the case.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:19
FBI Director Kash Patel faced sometimes-testy questioning at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing. He pushed back against criticism of his use of FBI resources, subpoenas for journalists and media reports alleging that he drinks to excess.
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FBI Director Patel faced questions about his priorities and leadership of the agency during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. NBC News reports that he clashed with Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., over allegations concerning Patel’s conduct.
Kash Patel testified before a Senate committee on oversight of the FBI, marking his first appearance before Congress since May.
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, with live coverage underway.
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on government agencies using foreign messaging apps, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said. She stressed that official correspondence will not be conducted through them, saying the move aims to respond quickly to doubts and planted information and counter psychological operations and the information war against Iran.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:18
The US, UK and Netherlands warn that Iran is almost certainly using cyber operations to pursue Iranian critics of the regime living in the West. Their coordinated advisories identify the allegedly Iran-linked spyware CHOSEN BRICK, which is used in spear-phishing campaigns on WhatsApp and Telegram to steal sensitive data and damage targets’ reputations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:16
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league reviewed precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary-cap rules. He said the decision was difficult because of its potential impact on the team’s fans.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:14
The Kennedy Center board voted to shut the Washington, DC venue, citing a dire financial crisis and urgently needed renovations. Donald Trump said the closure was for safety reasons and insisted renovations would not proceed unless his name was added. A judge had ruled that renaming the building requires congressional approval.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:14
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center board’s vote to close the performing arts venue for repairs means the building will shut immediately.
The Kennedy Center board has voted to close the venue, according to a report.
The Kennedy Center board selected by President Donald Trump voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts center, according to a person familiar with the decision. Board members said the institution is in “dire” financial and structural condition.
Members of the Kennedy Center board, selected by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to close the iconic venue because of damage or a possible bankruptcy. Documents say Trump has offered to help raise money but suggested he is unlikely to lead the rescue without “appropriate recognition.”
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration would follow the Supreme Court’s decision blocking new restrictions on mail-in ballots, while defending Donald Trump’s attacks on the justices. The ruling keeps current voting procedures in place ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Trump said the court had set America back at least 100 years.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:13
Jonathan Haidt argues that social media and smartphones are largely responsible for the decline in teen mental health. In a new book, psychology researcher Peter Gray disputes that theory, pointing instead to decades of reduced autonomy and school pressure, and warns that social media bans could create new harms.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:13
US House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected calls for a moratorium on AI development, warning that it could hand China an advantage with serious national security consequences. He favored industry self-regulation but said independent audits and transparency were needed. Donald Trump called AI fears a “hoax”, while Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon urged stronger restrictions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:13
A new WhatsApp Business MCP server allows developers to use AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Codex and ChatGPT for setup, messaging templates, testing and troubleshooting.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:12
Céline Dion fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage on Saturday with a sold-out concert at an arena west of Paris, after years battling a rare neurological disorder. Vocal coach Elena Hurstel said the performance was defined by emotion and showed a new, more genuine Céline who is not trying to be perfect.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:12
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled his planned trip to New York next week for the 2026 UN General Assembly High-level Week. German officials said circumstances require him to remain in Berlin. He had been due to address the assembly on September 23, but regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on September 20 are considered crucial to his political future.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:11
The U.S. nuclear power regulator’s chairman says its rules overhaul will continue well into next year as officials seek to cut approval times for new reactors to 18 months. The Trump administration aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a letter of intent on Tuesday to deepen cooperation between weapons manufacturers in the two countries, as defense stocks have dwindled.
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Lawmakers challenged FBI Director Kash Patel in a contentious oversight hearing on Tuesday over his leadership of a bureau that has undergone sweeping changes since Donald Trump began his second term.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 20:01
An analysis by the Congressional Budget Office says the US war with Iran is expected to increase inflation in the first quarter of 2027, raising costs as Americans become more concerned about the economy.
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A major inquiry into New Zealand man Tom Phillips criticizes officials for failing to take the risks to his children seriously. Phillips hid the children in a forest for years before dying in a police shootout.
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Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital-asset market-structure bill in a procedural vote Tuesday, dealing the cryptocurrency industry a major setback and sending crypto-related stocks tumbling.
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