Politics1:08The US Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service enforce new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the congressional midterms, rebuffing the Trump administration.
Politics1:08The US Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service enforce new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the congressional midterms, rebuffing the Trump administration.
WorldThe 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.
Politics1:01Attorney 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.
CultureThe investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death is intensifying, with authorities focusing on drugs while toxicology results remain pending.
TechThe 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.
WorldThe 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.
WorldIsraeli 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.
World11:02In 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.
EconomyBond 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.
HealthPennsylvania 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.
PoliticsA 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.
World1:39EU 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.
WorldThe FBI arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Kramer of Valencia, Pennsylvania, who is accused of plotting a violent ISIS attack.
Tech‘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.
SocietyABC 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.
WorldA 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.
WorldThe 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.
PoliticsAt 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.
Tech1:58Senator 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.
PoliticsThe 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.
EconomyTema 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.
WorldRex 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.
SocietyThe 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.
Tech8:42Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, warns that the potentially catastrophic pace of AI advances means an AI takeover can no longer be dismissed as hypothetical. He also discusses how the industry should be regulated.