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'MISSED THE MARK': Talarico walks back controversial commentsPolitics

On Fox News’ “The Story,” correspondent Brooke Taylor interviewed Texas Democrat and U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico, who withdrew some earlier controversial remarks. They included comments about God and an assertion that six sexes exist.

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Exposing a Vietnamese AI fake news empire targeting CanadiansTech

Hundreds of websites and Facebook pages are spreading fake news to audiences worldwide, including Canadians. CBC’s visual investigations team and Radio-Canada’s Decrypteurs trace the network to a Vietnamese company that says it has more than 100 employees, showing how the global misinformation economy operates.

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Trump says Iran war will end and oil prices will fall after the electionWorld

US President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that the war with Iran could end immediately after the US midterm elections, with oil prices then declining. His remarks came as Brent crude climbed more than 3% to above $100 a barrel for the first time since July.

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Trump ‘believes in the power of his own charisma’, analyst saysPolitics

Republicans opened an unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, a “Trump-a-Palooza” placing the president at the heart of this autumn’s elections, regardless of whether candidates welcome it. Professor Todd Belt of George Washington University said Trump “believes in the power of his own charisma”.

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Back at it: What’s next for tariffs, Iran and the midtermsPolitics

The White House has generated a steady stream of news this summer, with even more activity expected in the months ahead. Washington correspondents Katie Simpson, Willy Lowry and Paul Hunter examine what may come next in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war, the war in Iran and the November midterm elections.

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Black Sea Disruption Could Push Food Prices HigherEconomy

Wheat prices are approaching a three-year high as Russian exports run at less than half last year’s pace and Ukrainian shipping routes remain threatened. With global food prices at their highest since late 2022, further disruption in the Black Sea could raise the cost of bread, cereal and other staples.

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GOP Pushes for Paxton to Win in TexasPolitics

Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Republican midterm convention, said he expects Donald Trump’s super PAC to put more money into Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign after already contributing $10 million.

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Meet the chefs who fed Ground Zero workers after 9/11Society

In the weeks after the World Trade Center was destroyed, city chefs and thousands of New Yorkers joined forces to keep Ground Zero workers supplied with food around the clock.

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Ukrainian couple marries after Russian strike damages Kyiv homeWorld

Liudmyla and Leonid Ryzhak proceeded with their wedding hours after a Russian strike badly damaged their Kyiv apartment. They retrieved their wedding clothes from the rubble and reached the civil registry office, though another air raid delayed the ceremony nearly three hours. They eventually exchanged rings and became legally married.

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Trump claims firefighters carried him to safety after 9/11, but account is disputedWorld

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 nears, Donald Trump has attacked the press over questions about his whereabouts. He said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building soon after the attacks, but later said he was not at the World Trade Center when it collapsed. His account of the episode and alleged role at Ground Zero has changed repeatedly over the years.

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AIT Warns Taiwan Strait Conflict Could Hit Global Economy Harder Than World War IIPolitics

American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene warned that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could inflict a shock on the global economy greater than World War II. The program also covered escalating U.S.-Iran fighting and oil above $100 a barrel, Trump’s remarks on the conflict and possible U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks, the Republican convention, and Apple’s iPhone Duo debut.

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First lawsuit follows deadly Amazon cargo-plane crashSociety3:56

Relatives of Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo have initiated the first wrongful-death case connected with the fatal episode. The Amazon freighter previously went off the runway at Miami International Airport.

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Aid cuts force clinic closures across SudanHealth

Funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn. The programme also features an AI and Africa conference in Seoul and a look inside the Rwanda Space Agency as Paris hosts its first international space summit.

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UN honours Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad for diplomatic and mediation legacyWorld

The United Nations held a special session honouring the life and legacy of Qatar’s late Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Secretary-General António Guterres and representatives from several countries praised his contributions to diplomacy, mediation and multilateralism, while highlighting Qatar’s expanding international role during his leadership.

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Inside Risky Navy SEAL Demining MissionsWorld

Former hostage negotiator Dan O'Shea discusses demining efforts after CENTCOM announced that the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.

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AI could ‘kill us all’ before 2036, warns ex-Anthropic employeeTech

Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old AI researcher, warned in a resignation post that people building AI genuinely believe it could “kill us all” by the end of the decade. More AI workers have recently quit or spoken publicly over safety concerns, making such fears increasingly common.

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Tariffs Push Up US Liquor Prices, Macklowe Founder SaysEconomy

Julie Macklowe, founder of luxury whiskey brand Macklowe, said liquor tariffs ultimately hurt American consumers by raising prices and may be contributing to lower alcohol consumption among younger generations. She also discussed her latest bet on a premium ready-to-serve whiskey cocktail, aimed at making a traditionally “snobby” category more accessible through convenience.

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Philippine defense chief accuses China of disrespecting international lawWorld

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro criticized China after a note about Beijing’s position on the South China Sea interrupted him at a defense forum in Seoul on Sept. 8. He said China’s conduct was disrespectful of international law and lacked basic courtesy.

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Nepal seeks $5 billion flood compensation from rich nationsWorld

Flood-hit Nepal says it needs $5 billion to rebuild and will seek support from wealthy nations. It cites the damage as evidence that climate change is affecting vulnerable mountain countries that have contributed little to causing it.

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U.S. hits back at Canada’s retaliatory tariffsEconomy

The White House issued a series of proclamations in response to Canada’s counter-tariffs. Wall Street Journal reporter Gavin Bade and POLITICO’s Oliver Ward discuss the implications and what may come next as the trade war escalates.

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