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Stranded passengers await flights as Kenya aviation strike endsSociety

Passengers queued to enter Nairobi airport as Kenya’s aviation sector worked through a flight backlog after workers ended a two-day strike. The walkout had caused delays and cancellations at one of Africa’s busiest air hubs.

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Musk Says AI May Grow Global Economy by 20%-30%Economy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he believes artificial intelligence could boost global economic growth by as much as 20% to 30%, describing the figure as a rough estimate. He spoke virtually at a technology-focused Group of 20 meeting in North Carolina.

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Trump tests US global leadership on three frontsPolitics

After eight decades of presenting itself as the guarantor of global order, the United States is now being tested simultaneously by rising military friction, a more difficult economy and defiant allies. The pressure raises questions in Washington about whether it still has the reach, resources and credibility to manage multiple fronts at once.

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Unifor opens contract talks with Stellantis, vows to defend Canadian auto industryEconomy

Unifor, which represents nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers, opened contract talks with Stellantis on Tuesday in the final round of bargaining with Detroit’s Big Three. The union ratified new agreements with Ford and General Motors this summer, while the current deals expire Sept. 20. Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on all Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel to 50% starting Jan. 1.

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Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy calls fans’ ‘Lake Ontario’ singalong ‘very moving’Culture

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy says it was “very moving” when 16,000 fans sang the “Lake Ontario” lyric during the band’s performance of “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre. The show took place a week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming the waterway “Lake America,” amid an escalating trade war.

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What the AI oligarchs get wrong about being alive | The VergecastTech

After Elizabeth Lopatto wrote about Mark Zuckerberg’s 6,500-word AI manifesto, she joins guest host David Imel and senior wearables reviewer Victoria Song to discuss what happens when people let AI make decisions for them, along with its effects on expression, entrepreneurship, minds in art, and creativity.

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NEW: US strikes Iranian targetsWorld

Fox News reports that U.S. forces are striking targets in Iran, while Ret. Vice Adm. Robert Harward discusses the military developments and regional stability.

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Oil Extends Advance as US-Iran Escalation Revives Hormuz RisksEconomy

Oil prices climbed for a second straight session as renewed US-Iran hostilities fueled fears that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz could face prolonged disruption. Crude carriers in the waterway were hit by projectiles. Energy Vista founder Leslie Palti-Guzman discusses the outlook for global energy amid the continuing conflict.

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Strategy CEO Says Company Sold a ‘Minuscule’ Amount of BitcoinEconomy

Strategy CEO and President Phong Le says the company resumed buying Bitcoin after a 10-week pause. The crypto bear market pressured its shares, weakened confidence in its financing model and led to a balance-sheet overhaul.

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Pantera’s Morehead: Bessent’s ‘Bluff’ ‘Backfired’Economy

Dan Morehead says a bluff only works when no one at the poker table recognizes it. He argues that adding another $2 billion in bonds while being a forced seller caused Bessent’s bond plan to backfire.

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AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm electionsTech

The rapid expansion of data centers built to power artificial intelligence was discussed at Tuesday’s G20 summit in North Carolina. Elon Musk said US companies need to develop energy sources outside China for the facilities. The issue is also provoking a backlash in the United States before November’s midterm elections, while Donald Trump has doubled down by calling opponents “backwards and poor.”

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German ministers point to Russia in Leipzig airport drone caseWorld

German ministers Johann Wadephul and Alexander Dobrindt say Russia was behind the drone operation near Leipzig, calling it part of a broader campaign of hostile activity. The report also examines Russia’s reaction and concerns in the Baltic region.

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Why is Sir Keir Starmer resigning as an MP?Politics

After stepping down as UK prime minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. The decision comes on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first day addressing MPs in the House of Commons, prompting questions over whether the timing was deliberate or coincidental and what awaits the new prime minister.

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Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surgeWorld

Google Maps users in the United States are seeing Lake Ontario labeled “Lake America” after Donald Trump’s executive order to rename it. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario,” while users elsewhere see both names. Apple Maps and MapQuest have not adopted the change, and MapQuest has surged to the top of the US App Store charts.

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Death of Germany’s richest man creates one of Europe’s biggest foundationsSociety

When Germany’s richest man, Klaus-Michael Kühne, died, his €42.2 billion fortune passed tax-free to a decades-old charity. He had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with no inheritance tax, instantly turning the organisation into one of Europe’s wealthiest foundations.

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Gazans mourn victims of Israeli strikesWorld

Palestinians in Gaza City mourned people killed in Israeli strikes, including at least two children, according to Gaza officials. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said separately that a senior Hamas militant had been arrested.

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US Launches New Iran Strikes | Balance of Power: Early EditionWorld

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments involving Iran, with Washington correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz. The program also features members of Congress, policy experts and an energy strategist discussing the situation.

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John Ternus steps in as Apple’s new CEO, succeeding Tim CookTech

John Ternus has taken over as Apple’s new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years leading the company. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski discusses Apple’s data centers, the leadership change and Cook’s legacy.

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Elon Musk criticizes AI regulations at G20 tech meetingTech

Elon Musk criticized the European Union’s technology regulations, saying its policies “inhibit progress” for companies. He also called on leaders outside China to develop new energy sources to power data centers.

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Deadlocked jury sent back for deliberations in Clancy trialSociety

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial told the judge they could not agree on whether to convict her of killing her three children. Her attorney argues the tragedy occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

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