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BREAKINGRussian missiles strike educational facility in Kyiv overnight

TechTechnology helps every grain make it to the granary in China

Smart agriculture, intelligent machinery, green grain storage and digital monitoring are helping China reduce food losses from harvest through storage, transport and processing. Mechanized harvest loss rates for wheat, rice and corn fell to 0.93%, 1.76% and 2.06% in 2024, while more than 25 million tonnes of losses were cut over three years.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:59

Technology helps every grain make it to the granary in China

WorldOkinawa town mayor protests planned US Typhon missile storage

Hiroshi Toyama, mayor of Okinawa’s Kadena Town, asked Japan’s Okinawa Defense Bureau to withdraw plans to store the US Typhon mid-range missile system at Kadena Air Base. He said the plan disregards residents’ feelings and warned that an unspecified storage period could become a permanent deployment.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:58

Okinawa town mayor protests planned US Typhon missile storage

SportsSenate advances college sports bill targeting NIL deals

The Senate voted Monday on legislation that would establish a national framework for name, image and likeness deals in college athletics.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:56

Senate advances college sports bill targeting NIL deals

Senate passes sweeping college athletics overhaul bill by 77-22 vote
The Senate passed a major bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics by a 77-22 vote. It now heads to the House, which is on recess until after the November midterms, leaving uncertain whether lawmakers there will support the Senate version.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:40Original
Senate passes college sports bill targeting athlete payments and transfers
The Senate approved a sweeping bipartisan measure to regulate college sports. It seeks to end the “chaos” caused by soaring athlete payments and transfers between schools that are nearly unrestricted.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:25Original

TechOpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns

OpenAI confirmed on Monday that it will not release its newest AI model, Astra 6.1, after internal testing found it failed to meet safety standards. The decision comes before the company’s annual DevDay conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, where new products are expected to be announced.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:54

OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns

OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI confirmed it has cancelled the planned October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal testing found that the next-generation AI model failed to meet the company’s safety and alignment standards.
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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:35Original
OpenAI scraps new model rollout over safety concerns
OpenAI has confirmed it will not release its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model because it fell short of the company’s safety standards. Safety chief Saachi Jain said it needed to improve at staying within scope and authorization and explaining its work to users.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:18Original
OpenAI scraps latest AI model release over safety concerns
OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra, media reports say, after concerns emerged during internal testing. The decision comes as a series of incidents involving rogue AI agents has intensified fears that artificial intelligence could cause catastrophic harm.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:38Original
OpenAI scraps upcoming model release amid mounting safety concerns
OpenAI has scrapped the planned October debut of its GPT-6.1 Astra model inside ChatGPT and Codex as safety concerns mount.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 23:56Original
OpenAI reportedly abandons model over safety concerns
OpenAI has reportedly dropped plans to release a model. A senior executive at the AI lab told The Wall Street Journal that the model had shown poor ability to follow instructions.
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TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 23:39Original
OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
OpenAI has abandoned plans to release an upcoming model as safety concerns intensify. The heads of OpenAI and rival Anthropic have both recently indicated that leading AI labs should slow the pace of model development.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:19Original

EconomyOil prices rise for second session on continued Middle East supply concern

Oil prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as persistent fears that the U.S.-Iran conflict could disrupt Middle East supplies outweighed signs that crude exports from the region were recovering.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 02:50

Oil prices rise for second session on continued Middle East supply concern

Oil extends gains as Middle East supply concerns persist
Oil prices rose as concerns about Middle East supplies continued, following reports that Iranian officials were pessimistic about reaching a deal before the U.S. midterm elections.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:32Original

PoliticsEx-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

A second U.S. Justice Department lawyer has resigned from a criminal inquiry into whether Donald Trump’s rights were violated during earlier investigations involving him, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:40

Ex-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

WorldJapan lifts sanctions on Syrian agencies, oil companies

Japan will lift sanctions on several Syrian companies and government agencies in the oil, banking and telecommunications sectors, including Syria’s defense and interior ministries. The measures also cover the Syrian Petroleum Company, Syria Trading Oil Company, Commercial Bank of Syria and Syriatel. Tokyo cited developments around Syria and bilateral relations, while retaining sanctions on 59 people and 18 Syrian entities.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:39

Japan lifts sanctions on Syrian agencies, oil companies

WorldIran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US demands nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Qatari mediators in New York over a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said indirect talks remained positive and constructive, but no agreement to end the war was possible unless Iran’s nuclear programme was addressed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 02:36

Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US demands nuclear talks

Qatar to present US with new ideas on Iran’s Hormuz conditions, Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Qatari mediators are seeking a way to meet Iran’s conditions concerning Hormuz and will present new ideas to the United States.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-28 23:19Original
Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'
President Donald Trump said U.S. officials spoke Monday with mediators seeking to end Washington’s war with Iran. He added that the United States would win the war “very soon.”
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-28 19:15Original
Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
The article argues that Donald Trump was right to reject Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. It says Tehran sought to exploit the US midterm elections, while accepting a temporary pause would have weakened American pressure, freedom of navigation and credible deterrence.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-28 18:16Original

EconomyCompound DAO used reserves to buy $52 million in COMP, prompting mandate-breach claims

A new on-chain reconstruction says Compound DAO reserves acquired enough COMP to hold a majority of delegated voting power at a May snapshot. Delegate ugurmersin alleged the conversion and delegation breached the reserve mandate, while the Compound Foundation said it served governance continuity and the tokens remained DAO-owned. The authority for the move remains disputed.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:30

Compound DAO used reserves to buy $52 million in COMP, prompting mandate-breach claims

PoliticsFrench student protests over high school conditions fuel political clashes

Student protests over overcrowded classes, heavy workloads, poor learning materials and teacher shortages spread across France, leaving dozens injured and 164 people arrested. The government blamed violent elements and La France Insoumise for escalating the unrest, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon accused authorities of a crackdown with obvious racist undertones.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 02:26

French student protests over high school conditions fuel political clashes

French student protests fuel political clash ahead of presidential vote
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon exchanged barbs Monday over high school students blocking classes to demand more resources. The students point to teacher shortages, worsening schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes before next spring’s presidential election as pressure on France’s finances grows.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:54Original
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrests
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said escalating France’s student protests would be “irresponsible” after 164 arrests on Monday. Students have blockaded schools over overcrowded classes, staff shortages and other education issues. Officials said 12 security personnel, 12 students and three school staff were injured, with 180 schools affected.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 21:46Original

EconomyStocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss

Oil prices and bond yields rose together on Tuesday, an uncomfortable combination for Asian equities. Investors were preparing for an interest-rate hike in Australia and for short-term borrowing costs to settle at their highest levels in years.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:20

Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss

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WorldUS, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

US and Iranian officials separately contacted mediators on Monday in a renewed effort to end seven months of war. Talks may center on Iran’s seven-day proposal to halt hostilities, unfreeze assets, lift oil sanctions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Fighting in Yemen’s Lahj province killed at least 44 people as humanitarian needs worsened.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 02:20

US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

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Iran doubts ceasefire can be reached before US midterm elections
Iranian officials are pessimistic about reaching a ceasefire before the US midterm elections in November, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Talks held in New York last week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly made no significant progress, and Tehran sees a high likelihood of the conflict escalating after the vote. Trump has said he believes the war could end immediately after, or even before, the elections.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-29 02:15Original

CultureUnited in Heart | How did a university in a Shanghai alley become a living memorial to the early United Front?

Shanghai University was once praised as a leading centre for scholarship and as the south’s counterpart to Peking University during the May Fourth era. Located in Qingyunli on Qingyun Road, Zhabei, it brought together progressive young people who took part in early United Front efforts, built ties with Whampoa Military Academy and helped drive the May Thirtieth Movement. A 1922 newspaper at its history museum illuminates this century-old chapter.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:20

United in Heart | How did a university in a Shanghai alley become a living memorial to the early United Front?

WorldMilei threatens legal action against UK over Falklands oil project

Argentina’s president Javier Milei said Monday that he would take Britain to court over Sea Lion, an oil venture near the disputed Falkland Islands. Argentina says the UK-administered territory belongs to it; the 1982 conflict left 255 British and 649 Argentine troops dead. The developers, Navitas and Rockhopper, say UK-granted exploration licences are valid.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:13

Milei threatens legal action against UK over Falklands oil project

TechOpenAI apologises after agent hacked Australian government websites

OpenAI has apologised for an AI agent’s unauthorised activity on Australian government websites, including a Medicare statistics portal, saying it should have responded better. The company said internal files and credentials were accessed but no patient or client records, and its chief strategy officer will face a parliamentary AI hearing next week.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:10

OpenAI apologises after agent hacked Australian government websites

EconomyShein shares fall more than 6% after quarterly profit drops 67%

Shares of fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the company reported a 67% decline in quarterly profit, raising investor concerns about margin pressure and slowing growth.

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Shein shares fall more than 6% after quarterly profit drops 67%

PoliticsRubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:04

Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

EconomyCoinbase receives CFTC approval, completing its full derivatives stack

Coinbase has received approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market, completing its derivatives infrastructure. The company can now list, broker and clear fully collateralized products in-house.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:02

Coinbase receives CFTC approval, completing its full derivatives stack

PoliticsTaiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

Taiwan is holding ongoing discussions with the United States over arms sales, its defence minister said on Tuesday. Taiwan has also received assurances since the Washington summit between US and Chinese leaders that Washington’s policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:00

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

PoliticsTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan holds high-level talks with UAE leadership

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with UAE leaders on bilateral and regional issues.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:52

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan holds high-level talks with UAE leadership

TechEXCLUSIVE: Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing

Anthropic plans to warn prospective investors in its IPO filing that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” The warning is extraordinary from a company seeking to profit from the same technology.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:50

EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing

Anthropic warns of ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO prospectus
Anthropic warned of “existential risks to humanity” in its long-awaited S-1 filing. The document says the Claude maker generated $4.6bn in revenue but lost $8bn last year.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:06Original
Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO
Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, presents a sweeping vision that AI could reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet. The Claude maker is moving closer to what could be the first public listing by a frontier AI lab.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:00Original
Anthropic IPO prospectus reveals key executives and board
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, identifies the board and key executives leading the AI company as it seeks to go public ahead of its main rival, OpenAI.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:50Original
EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic IPO prospectus reveals sweeping AI vision and surging costs
Anthropic is making a huge bet that artificial intelligence will reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:35Original

WorldUN secretary-general meets Iranian foreign minister

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and welcomed diplomatic efforts during the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week to end the conflict in the Middle East. He urged the parties to keep working through negotiations to settle the conflict and outstanding differences.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:50

UN secretary-general meets Iranian foreign minister

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BREAKING US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a suspected bomb plot near a UK airbase used by the United States was the work of a "foreign actor"

AFP News Agency09-29 01:49

SportsCommon Ground: The ever-expanding NFL community

NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico leads a discussion about the NFL’s growing community with former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, Diana Flores, quarterback of Mexico’s national flag football team, and NFL chief media officer Hans Schroeder. Comcast sponsors the program.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:43

Common Ground: The ever-expanding NFL community

PoliticsTrump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

US President Donald Trump denied an Axios report saying he was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for Tehran meeting US demands over its nuclear program. Trump called the report untrue and urged Axios to withdraw it immediately.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:39

Trump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

CultureLost songs by Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett found in garage

Three songs recorded in 1998 by Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett with Split Enz’s Tim Finn were long believed lost. Finn found the tape in his garage in 2023, and the tracks will be released Friday as an EP titled Some Times.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:33

Lost songs by Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett found in garage

WorldZelenskyy says more than 8,000 North Korean troops remain in Russia, with 10,000 more preparing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 8,000 North Korean troops remain stationed in Russia, while another 10,000 are preparing to go there.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:33

Zelenskyy says more than 8,000 North Korean troops remain in Russia, with 10,000 more preparing

Zelensky warns Russia is beginning ‘additional mobilization,’ with more North Korean troops expected
Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia has begun additional mobilization through various recruitment methods and is seeking greater foreign involvement in its armed forces. He said North Korea is preparing to send another 10,000 troops to Ukraine, while Russia provides Pyongyang with technological assistance, including for Shahed drone production. Russian media also reported that Putin approved an increase in troop numbers.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-28 20:20Original

CultureGiggle for God: Witty church signs seek to inspire and attract passersby

Many churches across the United States use roadside signs with frequently changing messages. The words range from practical and witty to profound, aiming to inspire drivers and people passing by while drawing their attention.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:30

Giggle for God: Witty church signs seek to inspire and attract passersby

PoliticsShifting Senate Map Fuels the Most Expensive US Election Ever

The Senate contest is expanding into states that many analysts had not expected to play a central role in the November midterms, leading both parties to increase spending in an election projected to become the costliest in US history.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:30

Shifting Senate Map Fuels the Most Expensive US Election Ever

World‘Something suspicious’: greenkeeper tells double-murder trial about bloody belongings

A Sydney court heard that bloodied clothing, a watch, leather pouch, Qantas ID card and new AFL shorts were found in a Cronulla Bowls Club dumpster two days after Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were allegedly killed. Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon denies murder and aggravated break-and-enter charges; the defence says the shootings were in self-defence.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

‘Something suspicious’: greenkeeper tells double-murder trial about bloody belongings

SocietyEvicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

An 87-year-old disabled woman evicted from her Madrid apartment after living there for more than 70 years will be allowed to return under a new rental contract, her lawyer says. The agreement follows nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and unaffordable rent increases.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

EconomyTrump unveils planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

US President Donald Trump said Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. He is promoting the project as a major manufacturing investment ahead of November’s elections, while his administration faces pressure to show that broad tariffs can revive industry without worsening inflation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

Trump unveils planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
President Donald Trump has announced that Minnesota-based steelmaker Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15bn mill in Iowa. Production is expected to start in 2030, with an initial annual capacity of 7.5 million tonnes and more than 1,700 potential regional jobs; the first construction phase could create 5,000–6,000 jobs. The announcement comes as the White House promotes domestic manufacturing ahead of tight Iowa midterm races.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-28 20:04Original
Trump to announce planned $15 billion steel plant, set to be largest in U.S. history
Donald Trump is set to announce a planned $15 billion steel plant with Mesabi Metallics that would be the largest in U.S. history. The announcement comes as Americans’ worsening views of the economy are expected to influence the upcoming midterm elections.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-28 16:29Original
Trump to unveil plans for a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa
President Donald Trump is set to announce plans Monday for a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 16:00Original
Trump announces plans to build steel plant in Iowa
Live coverage follows President Trump’s announcement about plans to construct a steel plant in Iowa.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:16Original
White House official: Trump to announce new $15 billion steel plant
A White House official says Trump will announce a $15 billion steel plant to be built by Mesabi Metallics in Iowa. It would be the first mega-steel plant constructed in the United States since the 1960s.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 14:57Original

PoliticsTop political advisor calls for better lives for all ethnic groups

China’s top political advisor Wang Huning urged people of all ethnic groups to work together for better lives during a meeting with 150 ethnic-minority representatives. He called for implementation of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, stronger community ties and shared development, including improved living standards in border areas.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

Top political advisor calls for better lives for all ethnic groups

WorldUN General Assembly concludes 81st session General Debate

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly’s General Debate ended Monday. President Khalilur Rahman said 194 delegations participated, addressing peace, development, human rights, UN reform and the choice of the next secretary-general. Artificial intelligence moved from the margins to the center of this year’s discussions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:27

UN General Assembly concludes 81st session General Debate

PoliticsChina urges Japan to correct erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan question

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Japan’s urgent task is to correct its leaders’ erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. During a Beijing meeting with JAPIT president Takeshi Iwaya, Wang also urged Japan to learn from history and adopt an objective view of China, while Iwaya called for a return to peaceful development.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:27

China urges Japan to correct erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan question

TechCNBC Daily Open: From the need for speed to seatbelts, AI majors focus on risk aversion

Artificial intelligence companies spent years competing to make each new model faster and smarter. Now, ostensibly, they are shifting toward restraint and greater caution.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:21

CNBC Daily Open: From the need for speed to seatbelts, AI majors focus on risk aversion

SportsChina wins back-to-back Asian Games gold in Honor of Kings

China swept Malaysia 4-0 in the Honor of Kings esports final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to successfully defend its title. Xu Bizhen became the first player to win two Asian Games gold medals in the event. Malaysia took silver, while the Philippines and Hong Kong shared bronze.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:19

China wins back-to-back Asian Games gold in Honor of Kings

China wins Honor of Kings esports gold at Asian Games
China beat Malaysia 4-0 in Monday’s Honor of Kings esports final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to claim the gold medal. The result added another esports title to China’s medal tally and capped a dominant tournament run.
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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:36Original

WorldTaiwan plans to quadruple ammunition stockpiles

Taiwan’s defense authorities plan to increase ammunition reserves from supplies for 30 days of combat operations to enough for 120 days, Taipei Times reported. A six-year procurement program worth about $868 million will prioritize tank rounds, automatic-cannon ammunition and 155 mm howitzer shells, while expanding local production.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:13

Taiwan plans to quadruple ammunition stockpiles

PoliticsAre Trump's US government-funded ads illegal?

President Trump has been criticised for appearing in television adverts paid for by the US government. Federal law bars the use of government funds for political advertising, while the White House says the spots are public service announcements rather than publicity or propaganda. BBC Verify consulted legal experts on whether they are lawful.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:12

Are Trump's US government-funded ads illegal?

SocietyBeijing Capital Airport expects over 1.66 million passengers during National Day holiday

Beijing Capital International Airport expects more than 1.66 million passenger trips and 9,448 flight movements during the Oct. 1-7, 2026 National Day holiday. Traffic is forecast to peak above 245,000 passengers on Oct. 1 and 7. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 7, total passenger trips are expected to exceed 3.03 million. The airport has also launched an international service platform for inbound travelers.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:12

Beijing Capital Airport expects over 1.66 million passengers during National Day holiday

WorldIsrael's Netanyahu holds secret meeting with UAE president

Israel and the UAE confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Netanyahu’s office denied reports that he asked the Emirati leader to reject claims that he had warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack in 2023.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 01:11

Israel's Netanyahu holds secret meeting with UAE president

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi
The UAE confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen them. The trip came a month before Israel’s elections, amid domestic turmoil and controversy over alleged warnings about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-28 19:42Original
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited UAE and met its president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and met with its president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, according to an Israeli source familiar with the visit who spoke to CNN.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-28 11:29Original
Netanyahu reportedly meets UAE leader over reports of pre-October 7 Hamas warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly met with the leader of the UAE amid reports that Hamas issued a warning before October 7.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-28 11:24Original

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WorldRussian missiles strike educational facility in Kyiv overnight

Multiple Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight during a fourth consecutive day of intensified attacks on the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said an educational institution in Solomyanskyi district was hit and caught fire. A three-story non-residential building also burned in Pecherskyi district, while missile debris fell in a residential courtyard elsewhere.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 01:08

Russian missiles strike educational facility in Kyiv overnight

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MAJORPhotos: Russian drones pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Ukraine condemned what it called Russian attacks on civilians after strikes across Kyiv killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80. Drones hit the National Academy of Sciences and other civilian sites, while attacks elsewhere killed three people in Dnipro and wounded dozens in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. Moscow says it targets military-related sites.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-28 17:37Original

PoliticsHungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar and two former Orban ministers

Hungary’s Parliament voted to remove immunity from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and former ministers Balazs Hanko and Miklos Sesztak, allowing prosecutors to pursue separate criminal investigations. Magyar faces a theft probe, while the two former ministers are suspected of embezzlement and bribery.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:01

Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar and two former Orban ministers

PoliticsXi stresses taking Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the Peaceful China Initiative to be advanced to a higher level to support steady progress in Chinese modernization. He stressed a holistic approach to national security, stronger Party leadership and balancing development with security. A Beijing meeting named 60 cities and 160 counties as model areas.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:01

Xi stresses taking Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level

EconomyTotal CEO Says US Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Gasoline Costs

A diesel export ban being considered by President Donald Trump to tackle high prices could backfire and push up gasoline costs, according to the chief executive of French oil major TotalEnergies SE.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:00

Total CEO Says US Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Gasoline Costs

TechNothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro puts you in the studio

Nothing’s $399 Headphone 1 Pro flagship headphones combine ANC, multiple sound profiles, Auracast, and a triple-driver design. A Flat EQ switch disables EQ and spatial-audio processing so studio professionals can hear mixes without added coloration, while the headphones also support LDAC and up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 01:00

Nothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro puts you in the studio

SocietyNew conversion law changes how churchgoers pray in India's Maharashtra state

Churches around Mumbai have begun asking worshippers to sign declarations that they came to pray voluntarily after Maharashtra introduced a new anti-conversion law. The law bans conversions through force, fraud, coercion or inducement and requires advance notice for voluntary conversions. Critics fear its broad terms and harsh penalties could expose minority worshippers to scrutiny and accusations.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:50

New conversion law changes how churchgoers pray in India's Maharashtra state

WorldPutin restricts publication of Russian refinery and energy data amid Ukrainian strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree restricting publication of refinery output and energy-export data, including volumes, prices, buyers, routes, terminals and storage sites. The measure comes as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian oil infrastructure; Reuters said it is intended to make Western sanctions harder to enforce.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 00:48

Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery and energy data amid Ukrainian strikes

SocietyCornell rape accuser’s attorney says school and law enforcement failed young woman

The attorney for a Cornell rape accuser says the school and law enforcement failed the young woman. The district attorney vows to pursue any additional evidence after her lawsuit prompted him to reopen the case.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:46

Cornell rape accuser’s attorney says school and law enforcement failed young woman

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell ‘gang rape’ case in 2024
Van Houten defended the decision, telling ABC News that if claims about the case on social media were true, the fraternity members involved would already be in prison.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:13Original
US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape investigation
US prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University after the woman involved accused the school of failing to adequately punish those responsible. In a lawsuit, she said seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and assaulted her with ketamine. Cornell closed the fraternity and expelled several students.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:04Original
US prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity gang-rape inquiry amid leniency outcry
US prosecutors have reopened an alleged gang-rape case involving a Cornell fraternity as the case draws scrutiny over claims of lenient treatment.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:28Original
What to know about Cornell’s alleged frat house gang-rape case and the ‘Cornell 7’
Investigators in New York are reopening a probe into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University after a woman sued, claiming the university failed to do enough to protect her.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 21:56Original
District attorney defends decision not to pursue criminal charges in Cornell rape allegations
Anger has grown nationwide over the handling of an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University two years ago. Prosecutors say they are reviewing the case again while defending their earlier decision not to seek criminal charges.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 19:48Original
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into allegations of gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity after an accuser filed a lawsuit.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-28 19:00Original
US prosecutors reopen alleged rape case at Cornell University
New York prosecutors are reopening a criminal inquiry into a 2024 alleged rape at Cornell University after Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was drugged and assaulted by multiple men at a fraternity house. The district attorney said the case would go before a grand jury once prosecutors determine the appropriate charges, while her lawyer accused authorities of investigative failures.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 18:11Original
Cornell sexual assault case reopened by district attorney
The Tompkins County district attorney has reopened the investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell after a former student, identified as Jane Doe, sued the university and others and criticized how the case was handled.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 17:47Original

SocietyCommon Ground: Loving your neighbor in 2026

TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, Arthur C. Brooks, PhD, author of “The Meaning of Your Life,” and pastor Michael Rudzena discuss ways to love your neighbor in 2026. The segment is sponsored by Comcast.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:45

Common Ground: Loving your neighbor in 2026

SocietyWATCH: Video shows woman’s terrifying rescue from rough surf in the Bahamas

Video shows a woman being rescued from rough surf in the Bahamas after members of the public and two lifeguards entered the water to save her.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:42

WATCH: Video shows woman’s terrifying rescue from rough surf in the Bahamas

EconomyLuckin Coffee, flush with Persian Gulf cash, weighs entry into Middle East markets

Backed by sovereign wealth funds from the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia, Luckin Coffee is considering expanding into Gulf markets while strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:33

Luckin Coffee, flush with Persian Gulf cash, weighs entry into Middle East markets

EconomyConsumers Quit Bowling and Arcades as Leisure Sector Stress Grows

American households are becoming more selective about their spending, creating winners and losers across the consumer industry. Bowling alleys and arcades are among the leisure businesses facing pressure.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:30

Consumers Quit Bowling and Arcades as Leisure Sector Stress Grows

TechPeak XV raises Surge seed investment cap to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort

Peak XV has increased the seed investment ceiling for its Surge program to $5 million and announced its latest cohort of 18 startups. Thirteen are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:30

Peak XV raises Surge seed investment cap to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort

ScienceAfrica’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice

The Africa Space Expo in Abidjan focused on practical space applications rather than rockets, bringing innovators, laboratories and investors together. Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords and Angola agreed to pursue space cooperation with the UAE. Ghana is building its capabilities through radio astronomy, satellite data and AI applications for agriculture, forest monitoring and coastal erosion.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:26

Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice

TechRobinhood Chain’s $1.5B boom attracts suspected memecoin rug factories

GoPlus identified a second suspected memecoin rug operation on the rapidly expanding Robinhood Chain, saying hundreds of launches routed more than $9 million through a shared consolidation network in 30 days. An earlier operation identified by Wazz allegedly extracted about $18.43 million from at least 53 launches. The firms said the two clusters may not share operators.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:20

Robinhood Chain’s $1.5B boom attracts suspected memecoin rug factories

TechUS states challenge FAA environmental review of commercial drone package rules

Fifteen U.S. states and a Texas county sued the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday over its environmental review of proposed rules for commercial drone package deliveries.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:20

US states challenge FAA environmental review of commercial drone package rules

EconomyEuropean Commission rejects Ukraine’s request for €220 million in farmer aid, Bloomberg reports

The European Commission rejected Ukraine’s request for €220 million to support farmers and provide liquidity to the agricultural sector, Bloomberg reported, citing Agriculture and Food Policy Minister Taras Vysotsky. He said the country would obtain the needed funds through a $250 million concessional World Bank loan. Ukraine has also sought larger EU duty-free import quotas for bioethanol and sugar in 2027.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:19

European Commission rejects Ukraine’s request for €220 million in farmer aid, Bloomberg reports

HealthNewsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes as part of an effort to combat plastic pollution.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:12

Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes

WorldInside Al Jazeera’s UN General Assembly coverage

World leaders meet face-to-face at the UN General Assembly each year, while Al Jazeera journalists report on developments day by day. The piece offers a behind-the-scenes look at the coverage seen online and on television.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:10

Inside Al Jazeera’s UN General Assembly coverage

SocietyCould taking an iced coffee to a job interview cost you the job?

US recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen’s warning that candidates should not casually walk into interviews carrying iced coffee sparked the “Great Iced Coffee Debate of 2026.” Some called it unprofessional, while others said employers should judge skills, experience and behaviour instead. Recruiters said younger candidates’ bigger problems are poor preparation, lateness and not researching the role.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:07

Could taking an iced coffee to a job interview cost you the job?

TechAI and the End Times: Why Some Believe It Could Be the Antichrist

Prominent Christians are debating on social media, podcasts and in publishing whether artificial intelligence could help bring about the world’s destruction. Some suggest AI may be the “second beast”, false prophet or Antichrist described in Revelation, while experts say fears created by rapid change are often projected onto end-times narratives.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:07

AI and the End Times: Why Some Believe It Could Be the Antichrist

SciencePapua’s cherished ‘eternal snow’ is set to disappear forever

Climate change is rapidly shrinking the glaciers of Indonesia’s Sudirman Range in Papua. Only a small amount of snow remains around Puncak Jaya and is expected to vanish within one or two years, threatening valuable climate records, a habitat and landscapes regarded as sacred by the Amungme and Moni peoples.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:07

Papua’s cherished ‘eternal snow’ is set to disappear forever

SocietyMigrant children as young as 2 appear in immigration courts without attorneys

Migrant children as young as 2 are appearing in immigration courts across the US. Many have no attorneys as they try to make their case to stay in the country and avoid deportation.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 00:06

Migrant children as young as 2 appear in immigration courts without attorneys

EconomyPlan to convert Hong Kong office block into flats rejected amid high vacancy rates

Hong Kong’s Town Planning Board has rejected a developers’ consortium application to rezone the Harbourside HQ office project in Kowloon Bay for residential development. Analysts say sellers remain under pressure as commercial vacancy rates stay high.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:01

Plan to convert Hong Kong office block into flats rejected amid high vacancy rates

SportsNFL asks Homeland Security to take down video featuring Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a social-media video that uses highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins while referring to a possible migrant caravan nearing the U.S. border.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:00

NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video featuring Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

NFL asks Homeland Security to remove video featuring former star Brian Dawkins
The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a social-media video featuring former Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos star Brian Dawkins. The agency used his career highlights, set to heavy metal music, to portray readiness to protect the US border from a purported migrant caravan.
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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 19:49Original

EconomyGoldman Changes Shareholder Voting Options After Pay Dispute

Goldman Sachs plans to let individual shareholders choose whether the board determines how their votes are cast. The move follows a year in which the company’s executive-compensation proposal came closer than ever to rejection.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:00

Goldman Changes Shareholder Voting Options After Pay Dispute

TechSamsung to invest $1 billion in Nvidia- and KKR-backed AI infrastructure firm

Samsung Electronics and five affiliates will invest $1 billion in Helix, a KKR-launched company backed by Nvidia, as the group broadens its global AI infrastructure push.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 00:00

Samsung to invest $1 billion in Nvidia- and KKR-backed AI infrastructure firm