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Strike action on the table for Stellantis workers in Canada, Unifor saysEconomy

Unifor says a strike is being considered by thousands of Stellantis workers in Canada after negotiations collapsed over the automaker’s plan to sell its idled Brampton assembly plant. National President Lana Payne called Brampton a symbol of wider concerns about Stellantis and Canada’s entire auto industry.

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Syrian court sentences three linked to coastal mass killingsWorld

A Syrian court has sentenced three men connected to last year’s killings of hundreds of people, most of them civilians and members of a religious minority. The ruling marks the new government’s first test in holding those responsible for the massacres accountable.

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VOA Chinese: Watchdog Says Nearly 67% of U.S.-Iran Conflict Spending Went to MunitionsWorld

A watchdog report examining the U.S.-Iran conflict says nearly 67% of the spending went toward munitions, a conclusion the U.S. War Department disputes. The broadcast also reports that President Trump threatened “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe if the EU makes Canada its first associate member. An Oregon resident and former U.S. Army servicemember pleaded guilty to conspiring to collect and transmit defense information.

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Burden of Proof: Thursday, September 17, 2026Society

Jury selection begins in the case of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn, who is accused of killing his wife. In a separate Florida murder trial, a surgeon representing himself asks the prosecutor to step inside a trash bag.

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AI Doom Drags On as Stocks ReboundTech

OpenAI disclosed several previously unreported incidents involving misbehaving AI models, adding to public anxiety over the pace of AI development. Bloomberg News AI reporter Shirin Ghaffary discusses how OpenAI and other companies are trying to address those fears. Markets also rebounded Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, with Seema Shah examining the bond market.

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OpenAI reports 6 incidents of AI going off-script and acting without permissionTech

OpenAI says it has documented six cases in which AI systems failed to follow what people wanted or expected. The issue, known as alignment, concerns both meeting human goals and avoiding unwanted actions. At an AI summit in Scotland, King Charles warned that adequate controls were needed before it was too late.

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Can middle powers come together to form a new economic alliance?Politics

Canada’s prime minister is turning towards the European Union as President Trump’s threats and tariffs push Ottawa to seek other allies and markets. Mark Carney told the European Parliament that closer ties with the bloc could prevent anyone from controlling Canada’s markets or undermining its sovereignty. He has also urged “middle powers” to act together against coercion by stronger states.

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Trump pulls pick to lead ICEPolitics

President Donald Trump withdrew his nominee to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while also speaking out about interest rates, Fox News reports.

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UN fact-finding mission says US may have committed war crimes in IranWorld

A UN investigation says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran. It examines at least two February air strikes, including one on a school that killed more than 150 people, most of them children. The attacks became an early symbol of the war’s human cost and intensified Iran’s calls for retaliation.

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Trump faces GOP backlash as he withdraws ICE nomineePolitics

President Donald Trump is facing Republican pushback over immigration after withdrawing the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE. The White House did not explain why the nomination was pulled.

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What Canadians think of closer ties with the European UnionPolitics

The European Union has proposed making Canada its first associate member, taking the relationship beyond the existing trade agreement. Experts say closer ties could open opportunities in jobs, investment, travel, defence and education, as Canada seeks to diversify its alliances amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States. Canadians shared their views on whether a stronger European partnership would benefit the country.

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The Startup Bringing Air Taxis to the LA Olympics with Adam GoldsteinTech

Archer Aviation founder and CEO Adam Goldstein discusses the unconventional fundraising strategy behind the company’s effort to build electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Because developing air taxis requires billions of dollars, the startup went public only a few years after it was founded.

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Meet the Press NOW — September 17Politics

President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve after its board unanimously voted to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Rep. Don Beyer discussed the bipartisan congressional response to warnings that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Charles Booker discussed his campaign to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.

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Stocks Rally as Yields Fall After the Fed Rate HikeEconomy

Stocks rallied on Wall Street as yields fell after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The Close delivers market news and analysis around the closing bell, with guests from UBS, Cboe, BNY Investments and Charles Schwab among others.

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Schwab Neutral on Equities, Favors Commodities, Sonders SaysEconomy

Charles Schwab chief investment strategist Liz Ann Sonders says no single asset allocation suits every investor. She says the firm is neutral on equities, less favorable on fixed income and more favorable on commodities.

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What rising mortgage rates mean for home buyersEconomy

Jake Krimmel, a senior economist at Realtor.com, discusses the implications for home buyers after mortgage rates climbed above 7%. Mortgage News Daily says that is the highest level since January 2025.

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Comparing universal healthcare costs in Canada and SwedenHealth

A Fraser Institute report says Canada and Sweden spend similar amounts on universal healthcare. After examining surgical wait times, doctor numbers and access to medical devices, it finds healthcare access is significantly better in Sweden across several measures. The institute says Sweden’s system structure contributes to that performance.

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