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Schools are catching onto tech’s playbookTech

For years, big tech companies have placed their products in classrooms through Google Chromebooks and computer science curricula developed by Apple and Microsoft, encouraging coding skills with the promise of lucrative jobs. As AI reduces demand for those students, the industry appears to be repeating the same strategy.

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As New York marks 25 years since 9/11, Muslims recall stigma after attacksSociety

As New York commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, its Muslim community has become increasingly woven into the city’s life. Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor and the planned year-end opening of the state’s largest mosque are cited as signs of progress, though many Muslims still remember the difficult months that followed the attacks.

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Deadly ferry explosion in the Philippines leads top storiesWorld

An urgent search for survivors is underway after a ferry exploded and caught fire in the Philippines. Dozens of people are missing, and authorities believe others may be trapped aboard, but the Philippine coastguard says conditions remain too dangerous for rescuers to board.

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US Yields Surge, Calling Bessent’s Bluff | Real Yield 9/10/2026Economy

Bloomberg Real Yield examines the surge in US Treasury yields and the bond market’s challenge to Bessent, alongside risks tied to CPI and possible Federal Reserve rate hikes. The program features investment and macro strategy specialists from Janus Henderson, JPMorgan Asset Management, Capital Group and CreditSights.

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Drones recreate Twin Towers over New York to honor 9/11 victimsCulture

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, 2,977 drones recreated the Twin Towers against New York City’s skyline. Organizers said each light represented a person who died in the attacks.

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Prediction Markets Are Huge Opportunity, DraftKings CEO SaysEconomy

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says the company has seen growth across all its products and views prediction markets as a major opportunity for the business. He spoke with Bloomberg Television’s Romaine Bostick.

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Trump promised Americans $5,000 if Republicans win. Is it legal?Politics

US President Donald Trump says he would give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections. The plan could cost more than $1tn, but he offered no details on how it would work or be funded. Democrats called it an “empty promise”, while others questioned whether it is legal or feasible.

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9/11: 25 years later | Live from Ground ZeroWorld

CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault and Paul Hunter host special coverage from New York City marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Victims’ families and former U.S. presidents are expected at a memorial ceremony at Ground Zero.

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Sole 9/11 ‘triple survivor’ reflects on attack 25 years laterSociety

Dr. Gordon Huie, recorded as the only “triple survivor” of 9/11, lost his sister after barely escaping the World Trade Center. He later treated patients at Ground Zero as a doctor. Twenty-five years after the attack, Huie recounts the harrowing experience to NBC News.

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South Koreans protest potential military deployment to Strait of HormuzWorld

South Koreans are protesting a possible military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz as the government weighs pressure from the United States against strong public opposition. Polling finds 55% oppose sending military assistance and 30% support it. The route supplies South Korea with 70% of its crude oil and 50% of its naphtha, making it important to energy security and the export-driven economy.

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Frank McKenna on Canada's fight for its futurePolitics

Frank McKenna, former premier of New Brunswick and former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., discusses Canada’s trade war with the United States. He offers sharp criticism of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and recounts unusual advice he and Jean Chrétien received from another world leader after the 1995 Quebec referendum. The episode also features Acadian musician Lisa Leblanc.

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Identity drives rise in religious rites attendance ahead of Jewish New YearSociety

Attendance at the Western Wall for selihot, or prayers of penitence, 40 days before Yom Kippur has reached another record this year. Many participants are young people without necessarily Orthodox Jewish backgrounds, reflecting a trend shaped both by religion and identity.

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Burundian migrants in Kenya fear eviction as documentation deadline nearsSociety

Thousands of Burundian migrants have gathered outside their embassy in Nairobi as a Kenyan deadline to document foreign workers approaches. Many fear for their safety and livelihoods amid rising hostility toward foreigners after President William Ruto said foreign workers were taking local jobs.

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South Africa anti-immigration protesters demand undocumented migrants leaveSociety

Anti-immigration protesters in Durban marched to the Home Affairs office, calling for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa by September 30. Refugees have lived on the streets outside the office since May. A planned relocation to Gauteng has been delayed, while activists called the protests “shameful”.

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Iran raises fuel prices for heavy usersWorld

Fuel price increases are affecting both the United States and Iran amid the conflict. US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that prices will not fall before the midterm elections, while communities in Iran that have faced bombing since February 28 now confront the added burden of higher fuel costs.

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Foldable Duo to Reach 10% of All Apple iPhone Sales, Munster SaysTech

Gene Munster, managing partner and co-founder of Deepwater Asset Management, says Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo will eventually account for 10% of total iPhone sales. He argues that its higher price will not deter customers.

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