Local doctors are speaking out after the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that the provincial government cannot require foreign-trained doctors to work in rural and remote areas, calling the decision a blow to rural health care.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:25
The United States and China are discussing reducing or eliminating Chinese tariffs on American liquefied natural gas, according to two people briefed on the talks. The proposal is part of a broader package covering energy and agriculture that could be announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington next week.
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries. He argued that some European leaders are using every available means to justify the “exorbitant costs” of the war in Ukraine, citing an alleged Russian threat as one of their main arguments.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had taken note of European drills in the Baltic Sea that included practicing the seizure of civilian vessels. He said Russia would rather be friends with the West, but would respond if necessary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a Military-Industrial Commission meeting that Russia is ready to cooperate with its European neighbors and restore relations with them.
Three people have reportedly died in a rare outbreak of “airport malaria” near Frankfurt after an infected mosquito was allegedly transported on a flight to Germany. None of the affected residents had traveled to a malaria-endemic area, while Fraport said six airport employees contracted the disease.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:21
Eight people near Frankfurt Airport have contracted malaria since July and three have died, mostly among employees of operator Fraport. Health officials believe the cases are linked to an infected mosquito arriving by aircraft or in luggage. Cooler autumn temperatures reduce the risk, but experts warn that further cases may still emerge.
Syrian security forces say they have detained five former air force officers, including a general, over alleged involvement in air strikes on populated areas during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Authorities say the investigation is continuing before the suspects are referred for trial.
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Syrian forces are intensifying operations to arrest former Assad regime officers accused of crimes against civilians, including air force officers allegedly linked to attacks on populated areas.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia cannot be intimidated, calling this obvious to everyone. Referring to the killing of precinct election commission chairwoman Yelena Astanina in an attack by Ukrainian forces in the Zaporozhye Region, he said Kiev’s real aim is its unwillingness to negotiate.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:18
President Vladimir Putin says the Kiev regime is working to ensure there is no peace or negotiation with Russia. He cites what he calls another crime by the Ukrainian army: a strike on the home of Yelena Ostanina, head of a precinct election commission in Oktyabrskoye, Zaporozhye Region, which he says killed her.
Companies in the world-model space are flush with cash and surrounded by hype, yet almost no one—from founders to their own data suppliers—will say what they are actually building.
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The new Russian state arms program requires rational, precisely calibrated and effective solutions across all areas and parameters, Vladimir Putin said. He said it will give special attention to unmanned robotic systems and precision-guided weapons, while work on digital technologies and artificial intelligence will continue.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:14
Vladimir Putin said Russia’s updated state arms program prioritizes strengthening the nuclear triad, which he described as a guarantee of national sovereignty and a key factor in maintaining the global balance of power. He also said 92% of the Strategic Missile Forces’ weapons are modern.
Russia’s updated state arms program takes into account global developments, the country’s experience in the special military operation and worldwide trends in military technology, President Vladimir Putin said. He added that the army and other agencies must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to potential external threats.
People seeking their annual flu vaccination this fall may have a new mRNA option in addition to the usual vaccines. Eligibility is limited, however, and not everyone can receive it.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:13
The Carney government has launched its third court challenge in a year against the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s latest ruling in a nearly 20-year-old dispute. The case reflects a longstanding fight with First Nations organizations over the future of child and family services in their communities.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:13
Two planes collided in midair Friday over Edinburg, New York, triggering a heavy law enforcement response, according to Broadcastify from Saratoga County Fire and EMS.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 20:11
Prosecutors say the undocumented Indian immigrant behind a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce tried to marry a U.S. citizen before receiving an 11-year prison sentence, in an effort to avoid deportation.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:11
Polish parcel-locker operator InPost said 89.81% of its shares were tendered into a takeover offer from a consortium comprising FedEx, Advent International and other InPost investors.
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Trump said Friday that the three named organizations—CNN, MS NOW and Politico—would be barred from the White House, describing the action as “banning.”
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US President Donald Trump says he is “immediately” banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting “fiction or lies” about his administration without citing specific examples. The scope of the ban is unclear, and the outlets and press-freedom groups are likely to challenge it legally.
US President Donald Trump has immediately barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them on social media of reporting “FAKE NEWS” about him, his administration and the country. He warned that other outlets could follow. Al Jazeera reported the move would likely face a legal challenge under the First Amendment.
President Trump said on social media that he had banned CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, complaining about their coverage.
Donald Trump has banned CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House.
President Donald Trump said he would bar cable news outlets CNN and MSNOW, along with online publication Politico, from the White House. The move strikes at the heart of First Amendment protections for the news media.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he had barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over what he called their constant “reporting” of “FAKE NEWS.”
President Donald Trump says CNN, MSNOW and Politico will be barred from the White House over coverage he called unfavorable, while warning that additional media outlets could face similar prohibitions.
Trump says CNN, MSNOW and Politico will be barred from the White House over their coverage, creating another test of the First Amendment.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate White House ban on several news outlets, including CNN.
NASA is discussing with Boeing whether its Starliner spacecraft could be used for new missions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named his ally, Dr. John Gaitanis, to head a key federal advisory panel on autism on Friday, according to two people familiar with the announcement.
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A striking black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband admitted adultery will be displayed before it is auctioned at Sotheby’s.
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Princess Diana’s so-called “revenge dress” went on display in London on Friday, days after fresh claims about King Charles’s reaction to her death. Nearly three decades later, the influence of the “people’s princess” still hangs over the royal family amid its public war of words.
Volkswagen lowered its profit forecast after a sharp contraction in China and a €6 billion ($6.9 billion) writedown linked to sports-car maker Porsche, adding to concerns about mounting pressure on the global auto industry.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday on regulating artificial intelligence. It will bring together a group of “world-leading experts” to begin developing a framework for state laws governing the technology.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday aimed at strengthening oversight of artificial intelligence and improving safety measures “before it’s too late.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at putting guardrails on artificial intelligence in the state at the center of the technology boom.
Bloomberg News Now highlights Governor Gavin Newsom’s artificial-intelligence order, a report that an RFK-linked group offered access in exchange for payment, and other top stories from the day.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order aimed at reining in artificial intelligence before it is too late. Newsom and other potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have urged a more aggressive response to concerns about AI.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said European leaders are using the situation in Ukraine to inflate the conflict with Russia, adding that Ukrainians are being used as cannon fodder.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:00
A former B.C. Conservative held a news conference with a centrist party leader after three more MLAs left the opposition.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:58
Russian President Vladimir Putin said air defense is a priority under the state arms program, adding that the upgraded system must be capable of destroying any means of aerospace attack.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:58
A Russian guided aerial bomb struck a high-rise residential building in Sumy on Sept. 18, killing two people and injuring seven, including a 13-year-old girl. Three injured people are in serious condition. Four people were rescued from the rubble, while others may remain trapped.
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President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv authorities are refusing to hold national elections in Ukraine while trying to interfere with Russia’s electoral process. He added that the Ukrainian leadership is in no hurry to hold elections.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:55
Millions of people are eligible to vote for Russia’s State Duma, but critics say the result is already decided. The election is the first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with the war, rising living costs and Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and warehouses overshadowing the process. Vladimir Putin urged voters to cast ballots in support of the military.
The first of three voting days in Russia’s State Duma elections is ending without significant violations, Civic Chamber monitoring official Alexey Peskov said. Observers are overseeing polling stations at home and abroad, while election commissions are coordinating procedures amid missile-threat reports and attempts to identify unsubstantiated information provocations.
Nearly 2.3 million people in Moscow voted in the State Duma elections on the first day, according to Moscow City Election Commission deputy chairman Dmitry Reut. More than 2.094 million voted electronically, while over 180,000 used paper ballots.
Russia is holding its first parliamentary election since the war in Ukraine began. NBC News’ Matt Bodner reports on the voting and what critics of President Vladimir Putin said about the process.
Polling stations in the Donetsk People’s Republic completed their first day of State Duma voting, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Moscow time. The region has 633 stations, and the election commission says about 1.5 million people—around 80% of voters—have cast ballots.
International observers have asked to monitor voting in Russia’s border regions, including Kursk and Belgorod, as well as the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, CEC Chair Ella Pamfilova said. Russia provided access with security measures. More than 1,100 observers from 133 countries are attending the parliamentary elections.
Alexander Brod, head of the Independent Public Monitoring Association, said observers have so far found no serious violations in Russia’s voting. He said the electoral process is continuing in border regions despite attempts by the Kiev regime to disrupt it. Elections to the State Duma are scheduled for September 18-20.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes as voters prepared for parliamentary elections. The Kremlin’s main party, United Russia, is expected to retain its hold on power, while the only party to criticize the war was removed from the ballot.
Russians began three days of voting on Friday in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election. With virtually no opposition competing, the vote is almost certain to reinforce the Kremlin’s political dominance.
Russia is holding its first parliamentary election since the war in Ukraine began, with 10 parties competing. Some view the vote as a sham, while others see it as a chance to strengthen nationalism; President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party is expected to retain its majority in the Duma.
Russia has opened its first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine, with no antiwar party allowed on the ballot. As voting began, Ukraine launched a large drone barrage against Moscow and other Russian regions, while Russia said most of the incoming drones were destroyed.
Russia is holding its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. With only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin allowed to run, the vote is being portrayed as nothing more than a veneer of democracy.
Russians began three days of voting on Friday in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election. With virtually no opposition, the contest is almost certain to reinforce the Kremlin’s political dominance.
The Kremlin warns that a sweeping US bill imposing additional sanctions on Russia could hinder efforts to settle the Ukraine issue. As Russian parliamentary voting begins, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres backs possible trilateral talks during the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level week, while the EU proposes Ukraine for a planned European Security Council.
Russian Central Election Commission Deputy Chairman Nikolay Bulayev said Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, along with the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, are now fully integrated into Russia’s election system. He said elections are being held under extremely challenging conditions, with measures taken to help residents and others exercise their right to vote.
Russia’s parliamentary election began on Sept. 18 and runs through Sept. 20. It is expected to serve as a rubber-stamp ritual for legitimizing Vladimir Putin’s rule, with anti-war candidates and genuine opposition largely barred. Kremlin-controlled parties are expected to prevail, amid predictions of widespread vote rigging.
More than 1,100 international observers from 133 countries will monitor Russia’s State Duma elections, Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said. A total of 381,341 observers are registered, including 209,548 appointed by 11 political parties.
Ahead of the Duma elections, the Kremlin intensified what is known as “ballot sterilisation” to eliminate signs of public dissatisfaction. Yabloko was barred from running, while Communist Party candidates were removed and campaigning restricted, reducing the possibility of a protest vote against United Russia.
Independent observers from Algeria, Cameroon, Burundi and the Comoros spent about an hour at a Moscow polling station on the first day of State Duma voting. They examined the organization, equipment and conduct of the process and reported no difficulties or violations.
More than 4.2 million voters have taken part in early voting across 12 Russian border regions, Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said. The total includes the four regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye, while eight other border regions continue to come under attack.
Grégoire Roos of Chatham House says Russia’s parliamentary election cannot meaningfully measure support for Vladimir Putin or the war because anti-war opposition has been excluded and competition is absent. Turnout, voting timing, the remaining parties’ performance and the Kremlin’s portrayal of participation as national unity may offer more revealing signals about the political system.
Russia began three-day elections for the 450-seat State Duma on Sept. 18, alongside votes for regional governors and parliaments. The tightly controlled process is expected to preserve United Russia’s dominance and help the Kremlin gauge support for the war in Ukraine. Democracy watchdogs say the elections are neither free nor fair.
Singapore payments company dtcpay has completed a $25 million Series A, with Japan’s SBI Group joining as a strategic investor. The funding will support a revamped enterprise portal, new consumer features and merchant-network expansion as dtcpay seeks to broaden stablecoin use in everyday commerce. Individual investment amounts and the company’s valuation were not disclosed.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:50
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed migrants to be rapidly deported to countries other than their own without an opportunity to raise safety concerns.
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The Canada Revenue Agency says $5.56 billion remains outstanding from COVID-19 benefits paid to people who were later found to be ineligible, according to data provided to CBC News.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:50
UEFA and CONCACAF leaders are urging FIFA president Gianni Infantino to distribute about $2.1 billion from the governing body’s reserves, giving each of its 211 member associations $10 million during the 2027-30 cycle. The demand follows tensions over Infantino’s shelved proposal to sell a World Cup stake to private investors after European football’s backlash.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-18 19:45
Yulia Kuznetsova, a Greens party candidate for Russia’s State Duma, posted a video after disappearing following a meeting with voters. She said she and her husband were safe, and that a “difficult conversation” had led him to provide her with psychological support and medical care. An associate said police later reported that the couple had been found.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:41
The Republican chair of the U.S. congressional committee on China urged President Donald Trump on Friday to take a tough stance in next week’s summit with Xi Jinping. He warned against concessions and called for tighter technology restrictions and consequences for China’s alleged support for Iran.
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Russian authorities have designated acclaimed film director Andrey Zvyagintsev a “foreign agent” after his criticism of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The Justice Ministry accused him of spreading “false information” about government decisions and policies, citing his contacts with foreign agents and residence outside Russia.
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Russia’s Justice Ministry added director Andrey Zvyagintsev to its “foreign agents” list on Sept. 18, alleging that he spread inaccurate information about decisions by Russian authorities. Zvyagintsev has lived in exile in France since 2022. His latest film, “Minotaur,” has been praised as anti-war and won the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Russia’s Justice Ministry has added filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev to its “foreign agent” register, accusing him of working with other designated agents and “undesirable” organizations and spreading “false information” about the authorities’ policies. His film “Minotavr” won the Grand Prix at Cannes, where he urged Vladimir Putin to stop the war.
The US has told allies that deliveries of key weapons could be delayed by up to five years while it replenishes its depleted munitions stocks.
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Hundreds of migrants ran toward Ceuta’s port on Friday, hoping to secure a place at a new temporary camp established by Spanish authorities.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:35
Programmer Pyotr Zhizhin says Moscow’s online voting site tests whether voters have a working VPN by trying to load a YouTube image before login. The check does not stop anyone from voting, but the operator can see the VPN result alongside the voter’s identity. The site code does not explain why the data is collected or how long it is retained.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:35
Russian President Vladimir Putin said external threats to Russia continue to grow as NATO expands and enters other regions of the world. He said some European leaders are openly declaring that they are preparing for war with Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:33
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni uses debris from Israeli missile strikes to create artworks. As Israel continues bombing Lebanon, she says the work transforms weapons of death and painful war memories into symbols of life and dignity.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:31
Türkiye has condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan. Local residents gathered beside a crater after a bomb exploded at a mosque in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan, on September 18, 2026.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said power in Ukraine had been usurped by a small group of embezzlers and corrupt officials. He said they needed the war to stay in power without elections and continue taking sponsor funds, including from Europe, for personal gain.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:28
Houthi victories in Yemen have raised the group’s importance in the US-Iran war. As Hezbollah has come under pressure from recent Israeli attacks, the Houthis have expanded control along Yemen’s coast and islands in the Red Sea, emerging as a potentially more valuable and dangerous force in Iran’s “axis of resistance.”
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Saudi Arabia has sought military backing from allies as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten control over Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping chokepoint. Drone strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure are worsening an emerging energy crisis. Russia is holding a tightly controlled parliamentary election with little meaningful opposition, while Vladimir Putin says there will be no new mobilisation. Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns against treating AI models as human and raises the prospect of a competing “silicon species.” In Britain, Buckingham Palace responds unusually sharply to new claims by Earl Spencer about Princess Diana’s funeral.
Even if major AI companies agree to pause development, making sure no one secretly moves ahead could be difficult.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:21
The British pop group Pet Shop Boys has released “A Top Secret Washing Machine” on YouTube as Russia holds State Duma elections. Drawing on Alexei Navalny’s 2021 courtroom remarks, the song revisits his 2020 Novichok poisoning and uses darkly satirical imagery aimed at Vladimir Putin.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:20
The FAA plans to launch SMART, an AI system that advises air traffic controllers in the congested Washington, DC, airspace. It predicts traffic flows and flags potential conflicts using schedules, weather, airport capacity, and airspace conditions. A limited trial at the area’s three major airports could begin as soon as September 21, ahead of a planned nationwide rollout.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:20
Over the past week, Musk has found common ground with the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, while President Trump and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang have pushed back against him.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:15
A person familiar with Scott Bessent’s plans said the US Treasury secretary intends to meet China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York this weekend. The planned discussion would cover artificial intelligence, trade, rare earths and economic matters.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he ‘deeply regrets’ the United States’ decision to deny a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:14
Israeli artillery fire injured two people in Chaqra in southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops advanced toward several border towns. Forces withdrew from Deir Mimas after a standoff with Lebanese soldiers, while Lebanese state media reported further shelling and a fire at a public hospital in Meiss el-Jabal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 19:14
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary issued a “sincere and unreserved” apology for describing rival airlines with high fares as “rapists.” He had previously refused to apologize, while the remarks drew criticism from officials in Ireland and the UK and concern that they trivialized rape.
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Derbyshire Police has closed its investigation into an alleged assault involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse and will take no further action. Carse remains under a separate investigation by the Cricket Regulator over whether he breached its rules.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:12
AFP News AgencyDonald Trump said Iran is seeking a deal as the United States considers further military action. He said he believes Iran is “losing in every way,” financially and militarily.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 19:12
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on the Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea on Friday. Analysts had said the move could strengthen US ties with the African nation because of its strategic position along the Red Sea shipping route.
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The Colorado governor’s office said that “foreign actors” targeted small, private water providers in the state.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:08
In his first public comments on the case, the lone juror who supported convicting Lindsay Clancy of murdering her three children said a statement released by his lawyer Friday that he was certain of her guilt, but the other jurors would not listen to him.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:06
A Michigan CEO says she cut her Halifax trip short after receiving death threats over a viral Facebook photo showing her and three family members apparently wearing “Lake America” sweatshirts. She now says the image was generated by AI.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:04
A new survey found that one-third of women in the United States have struggled to get doctors to take their symptoms seriously. More than half of those women said their health problems have affected their work and home lives.
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The Washington Post reported that more U.S. troops have died in the war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed. The report cited six U.S. officials familiar with the Defense Department’s internal casualty accounting data and said the gap is at least four deaths.
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A CENTCOM report says the conflict with Iran had cost U.S. taxpayers $43.6 billion by September 3. Operations accounted for $11.2 billion, ammunition replenishment for $28.1 billion and replacement of lost equipment for $4.3 billion.
An AI-assisted intelligence report circulated within the US military during the Iran war nearly prompted an operation, but sources say the report was false.
It was a busy week in the news. Take The Associated Press’ weekly news quiz to test your knowledge of the biggest stories and see what you may have missed.
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Westinghouse Electric, which supplies reactor technology to nuclear power plants, is seeking a valuation above $50 billion in a US initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
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A project to create a vast protected habitat corridor linking Yellowstone National Park in the United States with Canada’s Yukon has become the first Canadian finalist for Prince William’s annual environmental prizes. The corridor would allow wolves, caribou and other wildlife to roam across protected lands.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:00
Canada’s time zones are becoming increasingly complicated, while Western Canada is at least not changing its time system for now. The maps show how the time zones are laid out.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 18:57
US President Donald Trump says Washington’s Kennedy Center has been losing “tens of millions of dollars, even hundreds of millions of dollars” for years. Federal audit records show that although the venue had an operating deficit in 2024, it recorded a surplus of millions once contributions and grants were included.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 18:56
The US military is reinstating mandatory testosterone testing for male service members aged 30 and older. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the policy supports readiness, while medical experts call it unnecessary and warn that improperly used testosterone injections could raise risks including infertility.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 18:54
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that a proposed triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would not endanger aircraft. It said the structure would nevertheless have to carry an “eternal flame” on top to alert pilots.
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Jev, a new type of AI model, is giving developers a cheaper and faster route toward software intelligence.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 18:49
UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan received the strongest backing in the latest UN Security Council straw poll for the next UN secretary-general, with nine members supporting her, five opposing and one withholding an opinion. Guyana’s candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett came second with eight votes in favor.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 18:49
The UN Security Council has held its third straw poll on the next secretary-general. The secret indicative vote lasted more than an hour, but no results have yet emerged.
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