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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Midterm Mail-Ballot CurbsPolitics1:08

The US Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service enforce new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the congressional midterms, rebuffing the Trump administration.

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China and Russia warn of new arms race after US confirms weapons in spaceWorld

The US has acknowledged deploying weapons in Earth’s orbit, marking its first confirmation of offensive space capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the on-orbit weapon was needed to protect US forces from hostile action. China urged Washington to stop expanding its military capacity and preparing for war in space, while Russia said the move was threatening.

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Todd Blanche accuses Democrats of fueling AI fears ahead of midtermsPolitics1:01

Attorney General Todd Blanche played down concerns about artificial intelligence on Tuesday, accusing Democrats of amplifying fears over AI to sway the midterm elections. His remarks followed warnings from major AI companies about potential dangers and calls to slow development.

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Massive data breach reaches Trump's inner circle, millions affected in Canada and USTech

The RCMP and FBI are monitoring a sweeping breach that may have affected more than 150 million people in Canada and the United States. Tens of millions of highly sensitive personal documents have appeared on the dark web, including the driver's licence of U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. If confirmed, it could rank among the largest breaches ever.

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Russian war, African recruits and Kenya’s athletics victoryWorld

The programme examines how thousands of Africans have become involved in the war in Ukraine, fighting or working for the Kremlin, and speaks with a journalist recently back from the country. It also covers a C64 opposition coalition demonstration in Kinshasa and Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Championships, beating London.

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Haaretz reveals alleged Israeli campaign to boycott Qatar after October 7 attacksWorld

Israeli media report details a secret global campaign to boycott Qatar, launched days after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks. Haaretz says one of Israel’s most senior political advisers drove the initiative, with 30 consultants, campaigners, advertising professionals and government figures joining a WhatsApp group to mount international pressure on Qatar.

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Saudi pipeline attacked, Iran sabotages deal and more: Experts on IranWorld11:02

In a rapid advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, Houthi forces seized positions overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb and reportedly moved onto Mayyun Island in the strait. Their artillery and rockets can now threaten ships directly. Saudi Arabia also announced a shutdown, putting another contingency plan for global oil markets under serious strain.

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Bond Yields Surge Ahead of the Fed Rate DecisionEconomy

Bond yields rise sharply ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The program brings the latest news and analysis from before and after the closing bell on Wall Street, with guests from fixed income, finance, technology and investment management.

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Pennsylvania reports fourth death linked to measlesHealth

Pennsylvania confirmed that a fourth person had died from measles, marking the first deaths linked to the virus there in 35 years. None of the people who died had been vaccinated.

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Meet the Press NOW — September 15Politics

A summit on AI risks brings together voices from across the political spectrum. Technology ethicist Tristan Harris discusses possible guardrails as Congress wrestles with regulation. President Trump attacks the Supreme Court after it blocked the administration from using the postal service to regulate mail-in ballots. A new CBO report says the Iran war will keep driving up inflation for Americans.

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France stalls EU renewal of Russia sanctions over oligarch de-listingWorld1:39

EU envoys delayed the expiry of Russia sanctions listings by seven days to September 22 after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. The dispute centers on whether to remove Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the list. EU diplomats said France joined Slovakia in backing his removal over national security concerns.

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Gutfeld: Without humans, AI is an applianceTech

‘The Five’ discusses artificial intelligence regulation, concerns raised by AI critics and why some compare the technology’s risks with those posed by nuclear weapons.

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Answering top questions about the 2027 Social Security COLA forecastSociety

ABC News’ Alex Presha examines the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment forecast, addressing what COLA means, the lowest Social Security payment someone can receive and whether benefits keep pace with inflation.

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Discovery of 7th woman's body in South Africa fuels serial killer fearsWorld

A woman’s body was discovered Tuesday in the same area east of Johannesburg where several other victims have been found over the past two months. The discoveries have raised fears that a potential serial killer may be at large and prompted a public warning from police.

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US announces space-based weapons: What’s the risk?World

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has sent weapons into space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the country has on-orbit space-control weapons designed to defend the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.

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Kash Patel defends changes to FBI hiring policy on bestialityPolitics

At a Senate committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel answered Republican Senator John Kennedy’s questions and defended a new bureau policy allowing the hiring of people who have engaged in bestiality.

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Bipartisan calls for ‘pro-human’ AI grow amid concernsTech1:58

Senator Bernie Sanders and White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, political opponents in Washington, are calling for stronger safeguards and human oversight as AI advances rapidly. Tech leaders, lawmakers and others warn that the technology may be moving faster than governments can respond, while some lawmakers are urging a pause.

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Kennedy Center closes for repairs after judge blocks Trump namePolitics

The board of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts voted to close the venue for repairs soon after a federal judge, for a second time, barred it from adding President Trump’s name to the building’s facade.

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Investors Contend With AI Alarms, Global Risk at Future ProofEconomy

Tema ETFs Head of Investment Strategy Paisley Nardini discusses the industry-group ETFs surging as industry leaders gather in Huntington Beach, California, for Future Proof. JPMorgan Equity Asset Management and Franklin Templeton Institute executives also discuss the wave of AI companies going public and the private-market landscape.

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China projecting image of ‘stabilising force in world politics’, expert saysWorld

Rex Li, a professor of international relations at King’s College London, says China is seeking to advance an alternative international security order and present itself as a stabilising force in global politics. He says Beijing is increasingly willing to help end the Middle East conflict, but has so far offered no concrete proposals.

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CLT vs. SAT: More colleges are using the CLT test in admissionsSociety

The Classic Learning Test has been praised by Trump administration officials as a “gold standard” for standardized testing. Researchers at Arizona State University independently assessed its rigor and raised concerns about how it is being used.

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