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SocietyMississippi ‘raccoon boot camp’ teaches abandoned kits survival skills

A Mississippi wildlife rescue is giving abandoned and injured baby raccoons a better chance of surviving through a program it calls “raccoon boot camp.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 00:00

Mississippi ‘raccoon boot camp’ teaches abandoned kits survival skills
Mississippi ‘raccoon boot camp’ teaches abandoned kits survival skills

SocietyDespite higher costs, Hong Kong student residences attract mainland Chinese renters

Purpose-built student residences are drawing mainland Chinese university students away from Hong Kong’s traditional rental market. Despite charging more than many private flats, professionally managed housing appeals to students seeking convenience, stronger security, predictable costs and a better living environment, which can offset higher rents and sometimes longer commutes.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 00:00

Despite higher costs, Hong Kong student residences attract mainland Chinese renters
Despite higher costs, Hong Kong student residences attract mainland Chinese renters

TechChina’s MLCC market splits as AI server demand outpaces consumer electronics

In Shenzhen, China’s hardware hub, the speculative rush into consumer multilayer ceramic capacitors has turned into a sharp price correction. A Huaqiangbei distributor says spot prices for consumer-grade MLCCs have fallen by two-thirds from their peak two months ago, while components for AI servers remain expensive.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 00:00

China’s MLCC market splits as AI server demand outpaces consumer electronics
China’s MLCC market splits as AI server demand outpaces consumer electronics

WorldTriple disruption of key sea lanes is hitting global food and energy security, UN official warns

UN official Jorge Moreira da Silva warns that blockades affecting three shipping lanes are undermining global food and energy security. He discussed their impact at UN headquarters in New York.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 00:00

Triple disruption of key sea lanes is hitting global food and energy security, UN official warns
Triple disruption of key sea lanes is hitting global food and energy security, UN official warns

TechMeta’s New Muse AI App Tops Charts, Draws Strong Early Reviews

Meta Platforms’ new artificial intelligence agent, Muse, has rapidly reached the top of mobile app charts, suggesting the social media company is gaining ground in the increasingly crowded consumer AI assistant market.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 00:00

Meta’s New Muse AI App Tops Charts, Draws Strong Early Reviews
Meta’s New Muse AI App Tops Charts, Draws Strong Early Reviews
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WorldIran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says the United States and Israel “must accept the region’s freedom from their vile and criminal presence.”

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 00:00

Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region
Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region
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OtherAirport operations resume after circuit and backup-system failures disrupt major Northeast hubs

Airport operations have resumed after a construction crew severed telecommunications lines in New Jersey, triggering a travel meltdown Monday at five major airports in the Northeast. Repairs were completed hours later.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:58

Airport operations resume after circuit and backup-system failures disrupt major Northeast hubs
Airport operations resume after circuit and backup-system failures disrupt major Northeast hubs
  • Flights halted at major airports after equipment failure
    Flights halted at major airports after equipment failure

    An air traffic control system failure and the accidental cutting of a fiber optic cable on Monday caused widespread delays along the East Coast. Flights are now beginning to resume.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:07Original
  • NYC Airports Face Delays After Air Traffic Control Outage
    NYC Airports Face Delays After Air Traffic Control Outage

    Flights across the Northeast were disrupted Monday after an equipment failure at an air traffic control facility stopped operations at Newark Liberty International Airport and caused intermittent stoppages at New York’s other major airports.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:00Original

EconomySoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO

The Masayoshi Son-backed data centre company is slowing its IPO amid market concerns about an AI slowdown and weak interest in a new debt sale.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:51

SoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO

WorldTwo pilots die in helicopter crash while fighting California wildfire

Authorities said two pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon while dropping water on a wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:50

Two pilots die in helicopter crash while fighting California wildfire
Two pilots die in helicopter crash while fighting California wildfire

TechA cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US

Construction crews in New Jersey accidentally severed a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control, disrupting airports across the Northeast and triggering ground stops at New York City’s three major airports. The line has been repaired, but delays remain, with Amtrak and New Jersey Transit disputing responsibility. More than 1,000 US flights were canceled Monday.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:48

A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US
A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US

PoliticsFederal appeals court orders Missouri to use GOP-friendly congressional map

A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri must use a congressional redistricting plan favorable to Republicans in November’s election. The court paused its ruling for a week to give the Supreme Court time to review the dispute.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:48

Federal appeals court orders Missouri to use GOP-friendly congressional map

WorldEU envoys to resume talks on lifting sanctions against Usmanov, Fridman

EU envoys will make another attempt on September 22 to reach an agreement that could lift sanctions on Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. Diplomats said the proposal remains under discussion in European capitals and no final decision has been made.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:45

EU envoys to resume talks on lifting sanctions against Usmanov, Fridman

SocietyWhy the Bollywood manager Disha Salian death case has been reopened

Disha Salian’s father, Satish, has always rejected the findings that his daughter died by suicide or accident, alleging she was gang-raped and murdered. The Bombay High Court cited glaring discrepancies in the police investigation and ordered the CBI to reinvestigate; the agency has since registered an FIR based on his complaint.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:32

Why the Bollywood manager Disha Salian death case has been reopened
Why the Bollywood manager Disha Salian death case has been reopened

WorldUS, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal Tuesday

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are scheduled to sign a security agreement on Tuesday. The deal would expand US involvement in Greenland’s defense while reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:30

US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal Tuesday
US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal Tuesday
  • US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal for Greenland
    US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal for Greenland

    The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement concerning Greenland. Frederiksen called it “a good agreement from a Danish point of view,” saying it would strengthen Arctic security while benefiting NATO and Europe.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-21 19:13Original

EconomyJPMorgan, Qatar’s QIA Target $20 Billion Investment Partnership

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is seeking a $20 billion partnership with JPMorgan Chase, months after reaching a similar agreement with Goldman Sachs. The move highlights the fund’s deepening relationships with Wall Street.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:30

JPMorgan, Qatar’s QIA Target $20 Billion Investment Partnership
JPMorgan, Qatar’s QIA Target $20 Billion Investment Partnership

EconomyAI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

Artificial intelligence adoption could raise economic output in Latin America and the Caribbean by 5.1% after a decade, according to forthcoming Inter-American Development Bank research. The impact on wages will depend on whether workers can shift into expanding jobs, with wages potentially declining if they cannot.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:25

AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says
AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

TechCanadian investigation launched into breach exposing millions of IDs

Canada’s privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net that may have exposed details from millions of driver’s licences and other government-issued identification documents in Canada and the United States.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:22

Canadian investigation launched into breach exposing millions of IDs

WorldCNBC’s The China Connection: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit

Ahead of this week’s highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit, many people in China appear considerably more optimistic about the bilateral relationship than people in the United States.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:18

CNBC’s The China Connection: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit
CNBC’s The China Connection: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit

TechAmazon will spend $20 million to help the Colorado River, but its water use remains unclear

Amazon plans to put $20 million toward conservation projects along the drought-stricken Colorado River and launch a basin collaborative that aims to raise $100 million over two years. The river supplies about 40 million people, while scrutiny grows over water use by Amazon and other companies’ data centers. Amazon has disclosed some usage figures, but not a complete picture of its overall impact.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:15

Amazon will spend $20 million to help the Colorado River, but its water use remains unclear
Amazon will spend $20 million to help the Colorado River, but its water use remains unclear

SocietyICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas

A 28-year-old man was shot and wounded inside his car in Austin by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Newly released video captures the chaotic moments surrounding the incident.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:14

ICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas
ICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas

PoliticsLiberals table bill to speed up major project approvals and avert labour disruptions

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government introduced a sweeping bill on Monday to accelerate approvals for major projects, shorten their review periods and establish “national interest” zones where certain project types could receive pre-approval.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:13

Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals and avert labour disruptions

OtherLindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror's conduct

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to examine the conduct of the lone juror who wanted the Massachusetts mother convicted of murdering her three young children.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:12

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror's conduct

PoliticsThree media outlets sue over Trump White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed suit after President Trump revoked their White House access, saying the outlets’ coverage of his administration was one-sided. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:10

Three media outlets sue over Trump White House ban
Three media outlets sue over Trump White House ban
  • Will Trump’s White House Media Ban Hold Up in Court?
    Will Trump’s White House Media Ban Hold Up in Court?

    A court case over Donald Trump’s exclusion of CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House is prompting scrutiny of how much authority a president has to limit press access.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:30Original
  • US news outlets sue Trump over White House ban
    US news outlets sue Trump over White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they will sue the Trump administration after their White House access was banned and reporters’ credentials were disabled. They argue the government cannot strip the press of constitutional rights without notice or due process simply because it dislikes their coverage. Other major television networks suspended White House pool coverage in response.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:44Original
  • Major US networks suspend Trump coverage over White House ban
    Major US networks suspend Trump coverage over White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit after Trump ordered them barred from the presidential complex last week. Major US networks have since suspended coverage of Trump in protest of the White House ban.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:37Original
  • ‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media
    ‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

    US President Donald Trump called mainstream media a “cancer” and national security threat on Monday. His comments followed a White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico; the three outlets said they would sue the administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:35Original
  • News networks refuse White House pool coverage after CNN ban
    News networks refuse White House pool coverage after CNN ban

    Television news networks are refusing to provide pool coverage of President Trump’s White House activities after the administration banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports on the latest developments in the dispute between the president and the media.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:24Original
  • 3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’
    3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’

    CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued the Trump administration on Monday after President Donald Trump barred them from covering the White House. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports on the filing and Vice President Vance’s latest comments.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:23Original
  • Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access
    Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Trump after being denied access to the White House. Trump is also set to meet New York City Mayor Mamdani in New York and says his planned arch would become a “military complex.”

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:19Original
  • White House press pool TV channels refuse to cover events with Trump

    Major US television companies say they will stop providing live coverage of White House press-pool events involving President Donald Trump, following the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Politico reported that the move could disrupt the distribution of photos and video from Trump’s activities at the UN General Assembly.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:11Original
  • CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban
    CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday they would sue after President Donald Trump barred journalists from the three outlets from the White House last week. The ban is described as an escalation of the Trump administration’s years-long assault on press freedoms in the United States.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:34Original

EconomyParamount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. mega-merger

Paramount has settled with several US states, removing an obstacle to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Officials said Monday that the deal would create a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:07

Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. mega-merger
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. mega-merger
  • Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
    Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger

    Paramount has settled with California and 11 other states, removing a major legal obstacle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement includes commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-21 22:48Original
  • Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition
    Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition

    Paramount Skydance has settled litigation with more than a dozen US states and the Writers Guild of America over efforts to block its Warner Bros. acquisition. California’s attorney general said the agreement addressed competition and protection concerns but did not amount to endorsing the deal.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-21 21:13Original
  • Read the Terms of Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover
    Read the Terms of Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover

    Paramount Skydance agreed to sweeping terms to settle a lawsuit filed by attorneys general from 12 states. The officials had opposed the company’s $110 billion acquisition of rival Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 20:00Original
  • California Attorney General Announces Paramount Settlement
    California Attorney General Announces Paramount Settlement

    Paramount Skydance has settled lawsuits filed by 12 state attorneys general, clearing the way for it to complete its historic $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 19:00Original
  • Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger

    Paramount has reached a settlement with U.S. states over its proposed merger with Warner Bros. The $81 billion deal would combine two of Hollywood’s oldest studios, major television networks including CBS and CNN, streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+, and decades of film and television libraries featuring titles such as Harry Potter and Top Gun.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 18:55Original
  • Paramount reaches deal with states over $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
    Paramount reaches deal with states over $110 billion Warner Bros. merger

    Paramount Skydance has settled with a group of state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to move forward. The deal’s latest details and its potential future impact on the film industry are also under discussion.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 18:42Original
  • Paramount Settles Lawsuits, Clearing Path for Warner Bros. Acquisition
    Paramount Settles Lawsuits, Clearing Path for Warner Bros. Acquisition

    Paramount Skydance has settled lawsuits filed by attorneys general from 12 states and the Writers Guild trade union, clearing the way for the company to complete its historic $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-21 18:30Original
  • Paramount settles with US states in step towards Warner Bros merger
    Paramount settles with US states in step towards Warner Bros merger

    Paramount Skydance has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to block its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The agreement would create independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS and include commitments on film production and newsroom staffing. Paramount can avoid a $7m daily fee if the deal closes by September 30.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:42Original
  • Paramount settles with states, clearing path for $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
    Paramount settles with states, clearing path for $110 billion Warner Bros. merger

    Paramount has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to stop its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement resolves the antitrust case and removes a major obstacle to the media merger, after the states argued the deal could create a powerful media behemoth.

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    TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:42Original
  • Paramount settles with state attorneys general, clearing path for Warner Bros. Discovery merger

    Paramount has reached a settlement with state attorneys general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:30Original
  • Paramount reaches deal with states to settle case challenging Warner buyout: Source
    Paramount reaches deal with states to settle case challenging Warner buyout: Source

    A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Skydance-owned Paramount has reached a settlement with several state attorneys general who sued to challenge its buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:27Original
  • Paramount reaches deal with California and other states over Warner Bros. Discovery merger
    Paramount reaches deal with California and other states over Warner Bros. Discovery merger

    California’s attorney general announced Monday that a settlement with Paramount resolves a legal challenge brought by 12 states against Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:26Original
  • Paramount reaches settlement with states challenging Warner Bros. buyout
    Paramount reaches settlement with states challenging Warner Bros. buyout

    A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Skydance-owned Paramount has settled with a group of state attorneys general who sued to challenge its acquisition of Warner Bros.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:22Original
  • Writers Guild Settles Lawsuit Over Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal
    Writers Guild Settles Lawsuit Over Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal

    The Writers Guild of America has settled its lawsuit against Paramount Skydance over the company’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:16Original
  • ‘Block the Merger’ push continues amid reported Paramount settlement with states
    ‘Block the Merger’ push continues amid reported Paramount settlement with states

    About 20 opponents of the Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger took their campaign to the New York attorney general’s office on Monday, despite reports of a settlement between Paramount and the states.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:20Original
  • California settles Paramount–Warner merger lawsuit, angering advocates
    California settles Paramount–Warner merger lawsuit, angering advocates

    California and Paramount Skydance have reportedly settled the lawsuit challenging the company’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for the deal. Democrats and media advocates condemned the move, while Lina Khan warned that behavioral remedies often fail and called the merger seemingly illegal.

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    AArs Technica★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:15Original

EconomySaudi’s Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse

Saudi startup Ceer unveiled its first two fully electric vehicle models on Monday and said it plans to launch five more by 2030. The effort forms part of Saudi Arabia’s drive to establish a viable auto industry and reduce its reliance on oil.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:00

Saudi’s Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse
Saudi’s Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse
  • Saudi Arabia seeks to build car industry with Ceer’s launch of two EVs
    Saudi Arabia seeks to build car industry with Ceer’s launch of two EVs

    Saudi Arabia has launched Ceer, its first home-grown automaker, as a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund and Foxconn. The company presented its Exobot sedan and SUV and plans to offer seven new vehicles by 2030, supporting the Kingdom’s effort to diversify beyond oil and develop technology locally.

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    AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-21 20:55Original

SocietyAn easy way to clear out reusable bags piling up at home

People who have accumulated more reusable bags than they need can donate the extras. The environmental impact of an individual reusable bag is relatively small, so having a collection is not necessarily a problem.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:00

An easy way to clear out reusable bags piling up at home
An easy way to clear out reusable bags piling up at home

EconomySwire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify

As Chinese consumers seek more variety in local drink aisles, Swire Coca-Cola has introduced a robotic order-picking system at a Zhengzhou factory this month. The company has invested 900 million yuan (US$134.3 million) there, while its supply chain chief said China remains a growth market amid changing consumer habits.

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Swire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify
Swire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify

EconomyUS wants to invest $5 bln in Middle East energy restoration — WSJ

The United States has proposed putting $5 billion into a fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported. The plan would require eight regional partners to match the contribution, creating a $10 billion fund, while details and possible additional participants remain unsettled.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:00

US wants to invest $5 bln in Middle East energy restoration — WSJ
  • Trump administration proposes $5 billion Gulf energy reconstruction fund, WSJ reports
    Trump administration proposes $5 billion Gulf energy reconstruction fund, WSJ reports

    The Trump administration has proposed putting $5 billion into a new fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged in the Iran war and reduce their reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas transport, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern officials and documents.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 19:40Original

CultureAmerican town’s annual festival celebrating Canada feels different this year

Channon Mondoux, who grew up in Windsor, Ont., later married an American and settled with her family in Kalamazoo, Mich. On Saturday, she helped host the fourth Can-Am Peace Jam, a festival highlighting Canadian culture and the longstanding ties between the two countries.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:54

American town’s annual festival celebrating Canada feels different this year

CultureNew details released on Presley Gerber’s death

Police are investigating Presley Gerber’s death as a suspected overdose. Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, had reportedly checked into a rehabilitation facility the night before, according to a source close to the investigation.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:47

New details released on Presley Gerber’s death
New details released on Presley Gerber’s death

EconomyL2 growth and $120 billion in staking obscure Ethereum’s supply reality

A Sept. 21 snapshot showed about $120 billion of staked ETH and $40.4 billion in average daily total value locked on layer-2 networks, but the figures measure different things and cannot be combined as fresh demand. US-traded Ethereum ETFs also saw more than $140 million in net outflows from Sept. 15 to 18. Staking, L2 assets, ETF flows, fees and ETH burn are separate measures that do not by themselves establish total demand or supply contraction.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:40

L2 growth and $120 billion in staking obscure Ethereum’s supply reality
L2 growth and $120 billion in staking obscure Ethereum’s supply reality

WorldEXCLUSIVE: US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say

The United States plans to reopen a former Cold War-era base in southern Greenland and establish a military presence at an east coast facility currently used by Denmark’s dog-sled patrol, according to three people familiar with the matter. The arrangement is due to be formalized in an agreement signed Tuesday by the US, Denmark and Greenland.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 22:40

EXCLUSIVE: US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say

WorldU.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis

U.S. military leaders are split over whether President Donald Trump should intervene in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:35

U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis

WorldUK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support against Houthi attacks

The United Kingdom will provide Saudi Arabia with “defensive” military support to help counter attacks by the Houthis.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:34

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support against Houthi attacks
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support against Houthi attacks
  • Britain to give limited military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthis

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that the U.K. has agreed to provide Saudi Arabia with limited military support to defend against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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  • UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
    UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

    Andy Burnham says the UK will assist Saudi Arabia in a limited military capacity, providing aerial refueling as it confronts attacks in Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

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  • UK’s Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
    UK’s Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he had accepted Saudi Arabia’s request for defensive air-to-air refuelling assistance for a limited period. He described the measure as helping to stabilise the wider region.

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  • UK to support Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
    UK to support Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

    Andy Burnham says the UK has agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets over several weeks, helping protect energy infrastructure and keep Gulf oil routes open as the Houthis advance near the Bab al-Mandab strait. He also plans to urge Donald Trump to de-escalate the conflict in Iran.

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PoliticsTrump and Mamdani hold a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion

President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion that covered contentious issues including immigration, along with the classic New York backdrop of Trump’s second marriage.

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Trump and Mamdani hold a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion

HealthAfrica’s healthcare systems ‘under growing strain’ after US aid withdrawal, report warns

A report from the Accra Reset says US cuts to key aid programs, alongside the Covid-19 pandemic and rising living costs, are placing healthcare in Africa and the Global South under growing strain. It urges countries to take greater control of health development rather than rely on western donors and international institutions.

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Africa’s healthcare systems ‘under growing strain’ after US aid withdrawal, report warns
Africa’s healthcare systems ‘under growing strain’ after US aid withdrawal, report warns

PoliticsUS envoy: Dispute with Türkiye over S-400 ‘will be resolved’

US envoy Barrack said the dispute between Washington and Ankara over the S-400 system “will be resolved” and described ties between the two countries as “closer than ever.”

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US envoy: Dispute with Türkiye over S-400 ‘will be resolved’
US envoy: Dispute with Türkiye over S-400 ‘will be resolved’

TechMeta’s highly privileged AI assistant Muse has a serious zero-day

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg heavily promoted Muse as private and secure, but a zero-day vulnerability lets locally running apps and terminal commands take complete control of the agent. Amazon has also begun blocking Muse. The macOS assistant can handle tasks across accounts and services while receiving broad access to restricted resources such as files, the microphone, camera, location, and calendars.

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Meta’s highly privileged AI assistant Muse has a serious zero-day
Meta’s highly privileged AI assistant Muse has a serious zero-day

PoliticsBrazil’s Lula rejects Trump’s ‘law of the strongest’ approach to foreign affairs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticizes Donald Trump’s foreign policy and calls for stronger multilateralism, rejecting what he describes as a “law of the strongest” approach to international affairs.

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Brazil’s Lula rejects Trump’s ‘law of the strongest’ approach to foreign affairs
Brazil’s Lula rejects Trump’s ‘law of the strongest’ approach to foreign affairs

PoliticsSome lawmakers say Trump should confront Xi over Chinese support for Iran

The U.S. says Chinese companies shared wartime satellite imagery with Iran. Some lawmakers argue that Trump should confront Xi Jinping over China’s support for Iran.

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Some lawmakers say Trump should confront Xi over Chinese support for Iran
Some lawmakers say Trump should confront Xi over Chinese support for Iran

WorldEU's Kallas says Red Sea naval mission needs more than 10 ships

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kallas, said on Monday that its naval mission in the Red Sea would require more than 10 warships. She added that the region currently did not have that many available.

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EU's Kallas says Red Sea naval mission needs more than 10 ships
EU's Kallas says Red Sea naval mission needs more than 10 ships

EconomySaskatchewan premier says U.S. shouldn’t buy ‘blood potash’ from Belarus

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe defended the province’s potash industry as ethically and economically better than other international exporters after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obtain more fertilizer from Belarus.

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Saskatchewan premier says U.S. shouldn’t buy ‘blood potash’ from Belarus

ScienceUS awards $99 million for geothermal drilling and technology projects

The U.S. Department of Energy said Monday it selected 21 projects for up to $99 million to advance geothermal energy development. The around-the-clock power source is drawing growing interest from investors and energy companies.

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US awards $99 million for geothermal drilling and technology projects
US awards $99 million for geothermal drilling and technology projects

WorldUK man charged over suspected role in Rwanda genocide

British authorities have arrested and charged a 65-year-old man over alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He faces one count of being an ancillary to genocide and six counts of aiding crimes against humanity, and is accused of directing and inciting killings carried out by others. Investigations into other suspects in Britain continue.

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UK man charged over suspected role in Rwanda genocide
UK man charged over suspected role in Rwanda genocide
  • UK prosecutors charge first person over Rwanda genocide
    UK prosecutors charge first person over Rwanda genocide

    UK prosecutors have charged 65-year-old Vincent Brown, formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, over his alleged role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. He faces one genocide-related charge and six counts of aiding crimes against humanity after a seven-year investigation.

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  • First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
    First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

    The UK has charged 65-year-old Rwandan national Dr Vincent Brown, formerly known as Dr Vincent Bajinya, with seven offences linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The Crown Prosecution Service said it was the first time such charges had been brought in the UK. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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  • UK charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offences
    UK charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offences

    British prosecutors said on Monday they had charged a 65-year-old man with genocide-related offences allegedly committed during the 1994 killings of Tutsis in Rwanda.

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Society3 workers shot at senior living facility; fellow employee in custody, police say

Police say three workers were shot shortly before 11 a.m. Pacific time in the lobby of the Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles. A fellow employee is in custody.

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3 workers shot at senior living facility; fellow employee in custody, police say
3 workers shot at senior living facility; fellow employee in custody, police say

PoliticsUK's Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce a new artificial intelligence defence partnership with the United States on Tuesday. The initiative forms part of efforts to encourage countries to use the technology to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and identify threats.

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UK's Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US
UK's Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US

CultureWATCH: Rebel Wilson, George Lucas, Zach Cregger: Here’s what’s trending

ABC News’ Rocsi Diaz highlights the pop-culture topics drawing attention, including Rebel Wilson’s legal battle over her directorial debut and George Lucas launching his biggest production yet.

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WATCH: Rebel Wilson, George Lucas, Zach Cregger: Here’s what’s trending
WATCH: Rebel Wilson, George Lucas, Zach Cregger: Here’s what’s trending

PoliticsTrump and the GOP Lose a Key Edge With Voters

NBC News’ daily Politics Desk newsletter highlights the team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail, focusing on Trump and the GOP losing a key advantage with voters.

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Trump and the GOP Lose a Key Edge With Voters
Trump and the GOP Lose a Key Edge With Voters

SportsFIFA chief says he is open to discussing FIFA reforms

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is ready to promote dialogue on reforming the organization’s governance. He plans to ask the Council about an independent external review and propose structured, time-limited consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders. The next Council meeting is set for October 15.

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FIFA chief says he is open to discussing FIFA reforms
  • Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform
    Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the organisation’s operations and says he is open to reform. Under growing pressure over his abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, he also suggested consultations on strengthening transparency, participation and accountability in decision-making.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 19:50Original
  • Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
    Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organisation’s governance of major strategic initiatives, along with consultations with member associations and other stakeholders. The proposals follow the abandonment of a plan to sell a 20 percent stake in FIFA’s commercial rights after fierce opposition.

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  • Infantino open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy
    Infantino open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of how the football body makes decisions, including who gets a voice on major initiatives. The proposal follows backlash and boycott calls over his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 19:47Original

EconomyOura and Backers Seek Up to $2.2 Billion in US IPO

Oura Inc. is pursuing a US listing that could generate up to $2.2 billion for the health-and-fitness ring company and some of its backers.

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Oura and Backers Seek Up to $2.2 Billion in US IPO
Oura and Backers Seek Up to $2.2 Billion in US IPO

WorldReuters: Zelensky meets CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Ireland’s Shannon Airport

Reuters, citing two sources, reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and CIA Director John Ratcliffe spoke informally at Shannon Airport in Ireland while their planes were refueling. Their discussion is unknown. The meeting came less than a month after Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow, reportedly to meet senior Russian intelligence officials. The Kremlin said he had no direct contact with Vladimir Putin.

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Reuters: Zelensky meets CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Ireland’s Shannon Airport
Reuters: Zelensky meets CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Ireland’s Shannon Airport

WorldWorld leaders address climate crisis before UN meeting amid record-breaking El Niño

World leaders gathering in New York for the UN general assembly are putting climate change on the agenda at Climate Week. Australia’s Anthony Albanese and Iceland’s Kristrún Frostadóttir highlighted the crisis’s effects on their countries and the transition away from fossil fuels after months of extreme heat, wildfires, flooding and a record-breaking El Niño.

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World leaders address climate crisis before UN meeting amid record-breaking El Niño
World leaders address climate crisis before UN meeting amid record-breaking El Niño

PoliticsItalian PM Meloni pushes foreign-student caps and school burqa, niqab ban

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans for legislation limiting the number of foreign students in classrooms and banning face-covering garments, including burqas and niqabs, in schools. She said the measures would promote integration and protect Italian cultural identity, while parents of pupils facing serious integration difficulties would be required to take Italian lessons.

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Italian PM Meloni pushes foreign-student caps and school burqa, niqab ban
Italian PM Meloni pushes foreign-student caps and school burqa, niqab ban

PoliticsFrance calls on EU to act immediately to lower energy prices

French President Emmanuel Macron is urging the European Union to take immediate steps to bring down energy prices. He also called on the European Commission to postpone implementation of new methane rules by one year.

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France calls on EU to act immediately to lower energy prices

PoliticsTrump and Xi seek trade stability and deals as AI, tariffs and Iran loom

With his economic approval low ahead of the midterm election, Trump has added incentive to emerge from his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping touting trade wins. Artificial intelligence, tariffs and Iran are also major issues to watch.

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Trump and Xi seek trade stability and deals as AI, tariffs and Iran loom
Trump and Xi seek trade stability and deals as AI, tariffs and Iran loom

WorldPope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France as huge Paris crowds expected

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for his first official visit to France, with large crowds expected in Paris. It will be the first official papal visit to the city since Benedict XVI travelled there in 2008.

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Pope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France as huge Paris crowds expected

WorldEthiopia’s main armed groups form anti-government alliance

Ethiopia’s main opposition groups have joined forces in a coalition that hopes to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The programme also looks at the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and young Moroccans’ hopes and doubts ahead of legislative elections.

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Ethiopia’s main armed groups form anti-government alliance
Ethiopia’s main armed groups form anti-government alliance

SocietyVenezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas says he is in pain and still has bullet in his back

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez said from detention that he remains in pain and still has a bullet in his back. Lawmakers and advocates say he was the victim of an ICE shooting, is a “key witness” and should not be deported.

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Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas says he is in pain and still has bullet in his back
Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas says he is in pain and still has bullet in his back

WorldMilitary milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat

Ukrainian Defense Intelligence detected a Russian uncrewed surface vessel in the Black Sea on September 12 and directed a Ukrainian Navy drone boat to intercept it. The Ukrainian craft destroyed the Russian explosive boat with a remotely controlled machine-gun turret in what is described as the first clash between drone boats. The vessel was identified as an Orcan surface drone designed to ram and detonate against targets.

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Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat