North Korean Vice Defense Minister Kim Kang Il said on Thursday that the United States’ arms buildup justified Pyongyang’s efforts to strengthen its nuclear forces. He said North Korea would continue expanding its defensive nuclear deterrent.
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The Winnipeg Jets suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on Wednesday night after he failed to report to training camp.
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NASA and SpaceX are targeting an early-October launch for Crew-13, which includes Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov and will travel to the International Space Station. The mission was postponed from Sept. 12 after an oxidizer leak was found in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system during pre-launch processing.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 01:38
The EU has signaled that Canada could become its first associate member. President Donald Trump called the prospect “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act,” threatening serious tariffs, trade restrictions or sanctions against the bloc.
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Donald Trump has called the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member “laughable” and a “hostile act,” threatening “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe. Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer cooperation with Canada on technology, defence and energy, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its ties.
Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to open the bloc to Canada as its first associate member, calling the move a “hostile act.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the 27-member bloc is opening the door to Canada’s associate membership.
US President Donald Trump threatened heavy tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” suggesting the move could be hostile to the US. He also said Washington might cut trade with Europe, as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU amid worsening relations with the US.
US lawmaker Gregory Meeks is challenging the Trump administration’s proposed sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel, a deal valued at $2.8 billion.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:33
Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee, has put a hold on a proposed $2.8bn sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel. He said the Trump administration had not given adequate assurances that the weapons would be used lawfully by the Netanyahu government and with protections for civilians.
Rep. Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Wednesday that he would oppose selling 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. He cited concerns that the munitions might not be used in accordance with international law.
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to rescue a paramedic. As the human cost in Gaza continues, the United States is preparing a $2.8bn weapons package for Israel.
The US federal government is reportedly preparing to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs. The Washington Post said the taxpayer-funded deal contains some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, including MK-84s, BLU-117s and I-2000 penetrator warheads.
A federal judge sentenced an Afghan man to 20 years after he was convicted of providing material support to a terrorist organization in connection with the August 2021 attack and bombing at Kabul’s airport that killed US troops.
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The Milwaukee Brewers have secured their fourth consecutive NL Central title. Ace Jacob Misiorowski says he is still trying to understand how the team keeps finding ways to win.
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Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right leader and a presidential candidate, said she could still support a no-confidence motion against the government over its 2027 budget. She also pledged to avoid any move that could further harm the country’s already strained finances.
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Hong Kong plans to intensify efforts to become an international innovation and technology center, focusing on breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and life sciences. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said an Innovation and Technology Industry-Oriented Fund is expected this year, with HK$10 billion in government funding and a projected total size of at least HK$40 billion.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:27
Trump said the Kennedy Center could be “ripped down” if he does not receive what he calls “recognition.” His remarks followed a federal judge’s Tuesday order blocking the center’s board from adding a tribute to him on the building or grounds.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:24
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in person for a second consecutive year. Abbas addressed last year’s gathering virtually.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:22
After waiting three years to raise interest rates, the Federal Reserve may not wait nearly as long before hiking again.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:21
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signaled that borrowing costs could rise further in the coming months. The unanimous decision, joined by new Fed chief Kevin Warsh, effectively acknowledged that the Trump administration has so far failed to bring inflation under control.
The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75–4 percent, its first increase in more than three years. The move comes weeks before the US midterm elections as inflation remains elevated, fueled in part by soaring fuel prices amid the US-Iran war. Officials project one more increase this year.
Live coverage follows the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Warsh’s news conference.
The Federal Reserve is navigating a confusing economic moment, but rates now appear set to move higher, potentially beginning Wednesday. That puts Donald Trump’s demand for lower borrowing costs at odds with the direction expected from Kevin Warsh.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration is temporarily relaxing hours-of-service rules for truck drivers carrying gasoline and diesel, pointing to concerns about supply and costs.
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UK Chief of the Defense Staff Richard Knighton said Russia has substantially strengthened its armed forces in recent years and is now militarily more powerful than it has been for a long time. He described global security as “getting more dangerous,” while confirming that some UK training exercises were cancelled to save money.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:19
Ed Sheeran is reportedly donating $2 million in aid to “the region.” The move comes amid allegations that a billionaire stadium owner led efforts to remove Macklemore as Sheeran’s opening act after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 01:16
Rapper Macklemore says he will donate the full $1m he earned from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organisations supporting Palestinians. He challenged pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft to match the donation after being removed from the tour over pro-Palestinian performances.
Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour has been thrown into turmoil after Macklemore was removed as an opening act over pro-Palestinian remarks made on stage. All of Sheeran’s other supporting acts have since withdrawn, including a group that performs with him for part of the show.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first bilateral meeting in Liverpool, discussing defence, artificial intelligence risks and joint initiatives. They agreed governments and the technology sector should work together on online safety and AI risks, while also addressing competing plans for an allied military financing bank.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:14
NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reviews the history of warnings about artificial intelligence and speaks with AI reporter Jared Perlo about whether any of those warnings have come true.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 01:14
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, but investors are looking for signs that soaring energy prices could push it to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve, which raised borrowing costs a day earlier.
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Gold prices recovered after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, with analysts and investment banks retaining a positive long-term view of the metal amid structural challenges facing the US economy. Spot gold was at US$4,288 an ounce in Asian trading on Thursday after falling as much as 2.7 per cent to US$4,234.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:08
Israel and Morocco agreed Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries after talks in New York involving their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations. The two established diplomatic ties in 2020 through the US-brokered Abraham Accords.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 01:07
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, Mark Carney’s office said after his talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The two leaders also agreed to expand defense-industrial and economic cooperation, including work on frontier technologies and artificial intelligence.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 01:05
Canada has formally applied to join the United Kingdom’s Joint Expeditionary Force, reversing a decision made more than a decade ago. The coalition, born from the Afghanistan war and reshaped after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, promises speed and flexibility while reviving questions about what Canada would actually be committing to.
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a rapid-response military partnership made up of 10 North Atlantic NATO member states.
The office of Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada had lodged a formal request for membership in the United Kingdom-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a military coalition.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Japan’s remilitarization and deployment of medium-range missiles near Russia’s borders directly threaten its national security and stability in Northeast Asia. Moscow warns it may take compensatory defense measures, while criticizing Japan’s anti-Russia stance, sanctions and expanded military aid to Kyiv.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 01:04
China opened the 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, linking the Xijin Reservoir with Qinzhou Port and giving southwestern inland areas a shorter route to the coast and overseas markets. The waterway is expected to cut logistics costs and save more than 5 billion yuan annually while supporting further opening-up in western China and trade with Southeast Asia.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:00
US government agencies are monitoring cyber threats targeting nearly 20 shipping vessels around the world, according to American officials familiar with the situation.
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Since Specs debuted earlier this year, Snap has clearly been seeking another chance to explain why its smart glasses deserve to exist.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:58
Snap is introducing Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant that connects selected digital accounts to help with work tasks and travel planning. Launched alongside the company’s first consumer AR glasses, Specs, it is available as an iOS preview, while a full early-access Mac version has a waitlist. Snap says the service anticipates useful information and actions, but users must trust it with data from connected services.
Snap is preparing to launch its first consumer augmented reality glasses, the Specs, this fall for $2,195. A hands-on test found an unusual shared digital dominoes experience and a self-contained computer packed into a chunky frame, but questioned whether the glasses are ready for mainstream use.
A House committee advanced legislation to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, potentially putting Donald Trump’s plan for permanent bitcoin holdings into law.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:56
The US House passed a bipartisan bill targeting Russia and sent it to President Donald Trump, after the Senate had approved it. The measure would allow tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries importing Russian energy and impose sanctions on Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet. It is Congress’s first Ukraine-support legislation in more than two years.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 00:55
The US House has passed a sweeping bill imposing sanctions on Russia after months of delay. Trump has said he will sign it, following the Senate’s 86-11 approval last month.
The Republican-led US House passed a package of broad new sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine by 262-159. The measure, which cleared the Senate 86-11 last month, is described as the toughest US legislative effort against Moscow during Donald Trump’s second term and now awaits his signature, which he has said he will provide.
The U.S. House passed a broad sanctions package aimed at Russian officials and major parts of the country’s economy, then sent it to Trump. Lawmakers are seeking to deny President Vladimir Putin the financial resources they say are needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
US lawmakers have passed a Russia sanctions bill. Trump is expected to sign it into law, potentially imposing levies on importers of Moscow’s energy, including those in US-allied countries.
The House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill Wednesday night that was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
A bill to tighten sanctions against Russia has secured enough votes to pass the US House of Representatives, even as voting continues. So far, 217 members of the Republican-controlled chamber voted for it and 136 against. The Senate approved the measure on August 7.
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill on Sept. 16 by 262-159 that would authorize President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. It would also sanction senior Russian officials, financial institutions, state-owned companies and foreign entities supporting Moscow’s defense industry.
The House approved a major bill on Wednesday that would impose sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The legislation is named for Lindsey Graham.
The U.S. House is expected to vote in favor of a sweeping Russia sanctions bill named in honor of Lindsey Graham, putting the legislation on a path to becoming law.
A US official held a closed-door meeting with the Houthis in Oman over the weekend, according to a report. The meeting was not publicly disclosed.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:54
Australia’s government has dropped plans for a $5,000 cap on allied health services for defence veterans after weeks of criticism from veterans’ groups, the opposition and independent senator Jacqui Lambie. Veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh said the government had heard veterans’ concerns, while Lambie called the proposal cruel and dangerous.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:52
Images and videos obtained by ABC News show that U.S. bases in the Middle East suffered severe damage from Iranian attacks.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-17 00:52
US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran wants a deal with Washington but is not yet prepared to reach one. He repeated his prediction that the conflict will end after November’s congressional midterm elections, while allowing that a settlement could come sooner.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders next Tuesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York to discuss what comes next in the Iran war, Axios reported Wednesday, citing sources.
Donald Trump says Iran is contacting the United States directly and seeking a deal. He also says the war between the US and Iran is “towards the end.”
President Donald Trump says the United States is close to ending its conflict with Iran and claims that direct talks with Tehran are taking place.
US President Donald Trump says he hopes the conflict with Iran is nearing an end, arguing that Tehran is seeking a peace deal. Speaking to reporters in North Carolina, he said the two sides were hopefully moving toward the end of the war, while adding that it remained to be seen how negotiations would unfold.
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum opened in Beijing with officials and experts from nearly 100 countries praising its role as an equal, open and inclusive platform. Participants said its dialogue helps bridge differences, advance international cooperation and build consensus on global security and development challenges.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:52
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its base rate for the overnight discount window by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, matching a rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed the US Federal Reserve in raising interest rates for the first time since 2023. The move could threaten a property recovery that began last year.
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, hours after the US Federal Reserve lifted its federal funds target range to 3.75%–4% to contain inflation amid conflict in the Middle East. It was Hong Kong’s first rate increase since 2023.
A shocking video shows an Ohio inmate attacking deputies and trying to escape after being sentenced for an assault.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:40
AFP News AgencyThe United States is urgently investigating whether Iran played a role in cyberattacks targeting oil tankers bound for the country.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 00:38
Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, welcomed a new arrival after one of its giraffes gave birth to a “six-foot-tall bundle of joy.”
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:38
A helicopter crashed overnight, killing three people, including two members of the NBC Los Angeles family. NBC News reporter Steve Patterson reports on the incident.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:37
India’s digital payments system, which currently processes more than 1 million transactions every two minutes at no cost, is set to begin charging merchants.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:33
A US Central Command spokesman told Al Jazeera that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is “highly effective”. Captain Tim Hawkins said Iran does not control the waterway and that 900 million barrels of oil have passed through the strait since May.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-17 00:32
A US Central Command spokesperson says commercial traffic continues through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing blockade of Iranian maritime trade and attacks on commercial ships. He says US forces have helped move more than 900 million barrels of crude, cleared mines from primary shipping lanes and redirected vessels attempting to breach the blockade. He also denies that civilians were targeted in US operations.
A patient at a Miami hospital attacked emergency room employees. An emergency room nurse who was struck multiple times while intervening is suing the hospital for $5 million.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:31
Three people drowned after flash flooding swept them away in New Mexico early Wednesday, police said. More rounds of unusually intense rain are expected to hit the Southwest, increasing the risk of serious flooding.
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Floodwaters swept away two adults and a child near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico, killing all three, according to Navajo authorities. Heavy rain blocked roads, while weather officials warned of continued thunderstorms and possible flash flooding across much of the state and parts of the Southwest.
The US now has an orbital weapon in addition to ground-based systems that can temporarily jam Russian and Chinese communications satellites, Bloomberg reported. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the weapon can control outer space, while Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the remarks show Washington seeks to deploy weapons there and urged steps to prevent an arms race.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 00:24
The European Central Bank is inviting online merchants to apply for a controlled digital euro pilot, with applications due by 17:00 CET on Oct. 27. The 12-month operational phase is expected to start in the second half of 2027, but the beta will not be legal tender or enter public circulation.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:20
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to keep key ministers in Thursday’s cabinet reshuffle while seeking stronger political backing for her flagship spending plans as financial markets remain jittery.
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Research suggests that roughly one-third to half of people in the UK continue working while ill. Experts link presenteeism to strong work-based identity, fear of seeming weak or lazy, and workplace cultures that reward endurance over health. Younger workers are more likely to regard mental health as part of overall health.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:17
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Italy’s Ventotene island at the invitation of a European Parliament vice president and its Italian office to attend a freedom and democracy forum. By engaging the European Parliament rather than Italy’s government or the European Commission, Taipei sought diplomatic space, while Beijing condemned the move.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:17
The Washington Capitals says Alex Ovechkin was asked by his country to appear in a campaign video for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. The longtime Putin supporter’s participation has drawn criticism as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:08
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was among the victims of a man sentenced to 11 years in prison after admitting he ran what prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors across the country.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:06
Travis Kelce was identified in court as one of the alleged victims of Siddharth Jawahar, who is accused of defrauding investors of more than $35 million. Kelce’s connection to Jawahar’s investment firm, Swiftarc Ventures, is also being examined.
Relatives of a Texas woman who died while pregnant filed suit Tuesday against Attorney General Ken Paxton and other defendants. The family claims she was refused an abortion that could have saved her life.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:04
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to lift the Fed’s key overnight bank lending rate by a quarter point, seeking to bring inflation down. It was their first unanimous rate hike in more than three years.
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The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, its first increase since July 2023, citing persistently elevated inflation. The decision passed unanimously, 12-0. Analysts viewed the hawkish move as leaving another hike possible before year-end, while Chair Kevin Warsh avoided committing to a prolonged tightening cycle and defended Fed independence amid Donald Trump's calls for cuts.
The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years in an effort to reduce high inflation. The decision could set up a confrontation between Chair Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged the central bank to cut rates. The programme also covers France extending fuel subsidies and Hong Kong aligning with Beijing’s economic vision.
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75%, its first increase in more than three years. Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation had been too high for too long, while President Donald Trump called for rates of 1% or less.
President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to 1% or less, just hours after the central bank announced its first rate increase since 2023.
Bitcoin and ether whipsawed after the Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first hike in more than three years. Warsh focused on inflation.
Donald Trump is demanding lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve raised them to address inflation he considers too high in the United States. Trump has repeatedly clashed with the Fed over its rate policy and called for borrowing costs of 1% or less.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, saying the move was intended to help return inflation to its 2 per cent target. It was the first policy shift by the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump amid expectations he would cut rates.
These are the key points from the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates.
Russian airlines are holding technical consultations with Japanese and South Korean carriers and transport agencies on restoring direct air links, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said. He described the talks as “difficult and complex” but said Moscow remains hopeful, citing the economic benefits of renewed travel connections.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:01
ExxonMobil is negotiating a return to Venezuela and has expressed interest in the large Petromonagas heavy-oil project in the Orinoco Belt, where it previously held a stake, as well as parts of the neighboring Carabobo block, according to people familiar with the talks.
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China International Capital Corporation says renewed US monetary tightening could increase volatility in Hong Kong stocks, but the effect should be brief unless the Federal Reserve begins a sustained rate-hike cycle. CICC strategist Liu Gang said a Fed increase would not necessarily mean losses, as monetary conditions are only one of several market drivers.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:00
Amazon says it will raise the minimum starting hourly wage for its full-time core operations employees in the United States to $20 ahead of the holiday shopping season.
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Al Gore says emerging markets’ rapid move into alternative energy is forcing a global reset as the US doubles down on oil and gas, with profound potential consequences for the balance of power worldwide.
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Canada’s federal government is putting $150 million into Montreal-based nonprofit LawZero to develop a new type of AI model. Germany is adding 100 million euros, as prominent AI leaders issue fresh warnings about existential risks from frontier models.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:58
The EU issued an antitrust warning on Wednesday over MMG’s proposed purchase of Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel business. Regulators said the Hong Kong-listed mining and metals company could divert supply away from Europe, harming European stainless steel producers.
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Al Gore said he is not losing sleep over emissions from AI data centers. He is more concerned about warnings from the AI industry itself regarding where the technology may be headed.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:43
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel says Snap would consider a default daily time limit for teenage users, calling it an important step for industry standards. He gives no timetable, as Meta urges other platforms to adopt similar safeguards after a major settlement with US states.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:41
Snap is working with Nvidia, Amazon Web Services and Salesforce on an enterprise sales effort focused on its $2,000 Specs augmented-reality glasses.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:40
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally’s parliamentary faction, said France cannot afford to continue financing Ukraine under its current financial conditions. She said France’s “historic role” was to “create conditions that facilitate peace.” National Rally Vice President Louis Aliot previously said the party would stop funding Kyiv if it took power.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 23:33
Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw were dedicated journalists who covered some of Los Angeles’ most important stories. Friends and colleagues at NBC Los Angeles paid tribute to their memories.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:30
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking its first increase in more than three years. The move raises questions about how borrowers’ and savers’ finances will be affected.
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The US Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75–4 percent, its first increase in more than three years. Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remained too high for too long. The move could raise borrowing costs for consumers and clashes with Donald Trump’s repeated demands for lower rates.
For more than a decade, Federal Reserve officials have disclosed their future interest-rate forecasts through a small scatter chart released four times a year. The dot plot anonymously represents projections from as many as 19 central-bank policymakers.
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4%, marking its first increase since July 2023. The 12-0 decision puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with US President Donald Trump, who appointed him.
The Federal Reserve lifted interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaled another increase later this year. The inflation-fighting steps are set to test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years. The move by Chairman Kevin Warsh could put him at odds with Trump, with live updates continuing.
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years, going against President Donald Trump’s demand for a cut or no change. Chair Kevin Warsh is caught between markets expecting a hike and the president’s opposing pressure.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, seeking to slow mounting inflation in a move that defied President Trump.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a rate-day decision with risks attached to any course of action, as he reckons with both financial markets and Donald Trump.
Consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says severe weather disruptions could worsen food-security risks across Asia, potentially fueling civil unrest and political instability in vulnerable countries including India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced on social media that she is cancer free and thanked President Donald Trump for supporting her during treatment.
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In an online update Wednesday, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reported that she no longer has cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says pathology tests came back clear, six months after she announced her breast cancer diagnosis. The 69-year-old thanked Trump for his unwavering support and said she would continue advancing his America First agenda.
After a March breast cancer diagnosis, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Wednesday that she has moved past the illness and is now cancer-free.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said she is cancer-free. She disclosed in March that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
A shroud carrying the names of 20,000 children killed in Gaza has been displayed at City Hall North in Pennsylvania, US, as part of the “Gaza Children’s Shroud” project at the United Nations.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:29
Israel and Morocco agreed to elevate their diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors. They also plan to restore direct flights, expand trade and economic ties, and complete agreements on investment protection and avoiding double taxation by the end of the year.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 23:26
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies following tripartite talks at the United Nations. The meeting in New York paved the way for the two countries to establish diplomatic missions.
Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies and exchange ambassadors. They also plan to restore direct flights before the end of 2026, advance investment and tax agreements, and broaden cooperation across multiple sectors. Discussions raised whether Saudi Arabia could eventually join the Abraham Accords, as Houthi activity near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait heightens regional concerns.
Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies, exchange ambassadors and restore direct flights by the end of 2026. The countries also pledged broader economic and security cooperation, while officials discussed expanding the Abraham Accords and the regional threat posed by Iran-backed Houthis and attacks on international shipping.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy has strengthened since policymakers met in June, with the labor market essentially at full employment. He said inflation trends, however, have shown little improvement.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that US interest rates should be 1% or lower and urged rates to be cut quickly.
Holtec founder Kris Singh says the company withdrew its IPO after negative market sentiment toward data centres damaged the flotation.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:22
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