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Jobs Surge Raises Odds of September Fed HikeEconomy

Seaport Research Managing Director and Chief Equity Strategist Jonathan Golub says a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report strengthens the case for the Federal Reserve to raise rates in September, despite President Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs. He is more concerned about longer-term bond yields as heavy AI investment and government borrowing compete for capital.

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U.S. officials in Moscow with new proposal to end Russia-Ukraine warWorld

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Moscow to discuss a proposal intended to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Atlantic Council senior fellow Michael Bociurkiw says there is deep skepticism in Ukraine that the talks will produce a plan Kyiv can accept.

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Midterm elections two months away: Races to watchPolitics

With the U.S. midterm elections only two months away, closely contested Senate races include Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers and Texas Democrat James Talarico against Republican Ken Paxton.

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Hiring stronger than expected in AugustEconomy

The United States added nearly three times as many jobs as analysts expected in August, while unemployment remained at 4.1%. President Trump celebrated the stronger-than-expected hiring figures.

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Alberta family demands answers after ambulance takes nearly 90 minutes to arriveHealth1:58

Alberta doctor Guy Blais is calling for changes to the province’s emergency health system after his wife, Elaine Warren Blais, fainted, hit her head and developed serious symptoms before an ambulance arrived nearly 90 minutes after his 911 call. He said paramedics tried to save her, but the system needs fixing so this does not happen to anyone else.

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Paris hosts African Diaspora International Film FestivalCulture

Paris is hosting the 16th African Diaspora International Film Festival from September 4 to 6. Fifteen fiction and non-fiction films from 13 countries, including features and shorts, examine how contemporary societies confront and overcome past wounds while giving African diaspora communities a voice.

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Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and UgandaEconomy

Uber says it will immediately leave Nigeria and Uganda. The move comes amid a global restructuring, but is mainly attributed to the company losing substantial ground to competitors in both markets.

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Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trialSociety

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after jurors said for the third time that they could not reach a verdict. Clancy killed her three young children, according to the report.

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UN experts urge arms embargo across SudanWorld

A UN experts’ report presented to the Human Rights Council says the arms embargo must cover all of Sudan and be enforced. It also highlights the responsibility of foreign entities in a conflict that has lasted more than three years.

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US-Iran trade new round of attacksWorld

The US military says it struck and took down three Iranian crude oil tankers in response to Iran firing ballistic missiles toward US warships.

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The Hidden Cost of America’s BureaucracySociety7:07

In her new book The Time Tax, Atlantic staff writer Annie Lowrey examines how paperwork, delays and administrative hurdles consume Americans’ time and make government benefits and services harder to access. She says lower-income Americans bear a disproportionate share of the burden, while simpler applications, better data sharing and streamlined tax filing could help reduce it.

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CNA Explains: Are AI films a novelty or are they here to stay?Tech

AI-generated films are becoming realistic enough to make viewers look twice. The technology is making filmmaking faster, cheaper and more accessible, prompting more local creators to experiment, while raising questions about human creativity and jobs. Of 128,000 short dramas released in China this year, 95% were AI-generated. Market research estimates the global industry was worth US$571 million in 2025.

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Nepal: Two more people rescued aliveWorld

Nepalese rescuers pulled a Chinese man and a woman to safety in separate operations on Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country. Teams are still searching for thousands of people reported missing.

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Luxury brands’ labor practices face scrutinySociety4:36

Italian authorities are turning their attention to luxury brands at the top of the fashion industry following allegations involving cheap labor and exploitation.

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France: Emmanuel Macron unveils new disability strategyPolitics9:35

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new disability strategy in the closing speech of the national disability conference, held by the government every three years to shape or guide policy. Disability was a priority of his first five-year term, and the government has introduced measures since 2017 to improve disabled people’s integration into society.

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Singapore clinics see up to 30% rise in haze-related cases from previous weekHealth

Some Singapore clinics are reporting up to 30% more patients with haze-related illnesses than last week, many of whom have underlying conditions. Doctors advise limiting exposure. Demand for influenza vaccines has also increased, with some clinics running low on the current supply as the replacement vaccine is delayed by two weeks.

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Singapore police investigate racist comments linked to Nepal disaster and Air IndiaSociety

Singapore police are investigating racist online comments made after deadly floods in Nepal and amid discussion of Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India. The Digital Development and Information Ministry will also ask social media platforms to remove posts that violate their rules.

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BREAKING: US strikes THREE Iranian oil tankersWorld

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports that CENTCOM has launched new strikes targeting Iranian oil tankers. Lt. Col. Darin Gaub analyzes military operations in the Strait of Hormuz on 'Saturday in America.'

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