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How voting actually works across the US ahead of the midtermsPolitics

Most voting in the US midterm elections will occur on November 3. The result will determine which party controls Congress and shape much of President Donald Trump’s agenda during his final two years in office. Because the Constitution gives states authority over federal elections, voting rules vary by state, with some already offering early in-person ballots.

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Scholarship recipient skips work for a year and draws millions of views hitchhikingCulture

After graduating, 27-year-old scholarship recipient Wu Yihui did not look for a job. Instead, he spent a year filming unusual experiences, including hitchhiking in China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. He now joins a reporter in attempting to cross Singapore from Changi to Tuas using only rides from strangers.

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Analysis: Trump got almost everything but annexation in Greenland dealPolitics

Richard Weitz, a senior fellow at the NATO Defense College and security analyst with Wikistrat, says Trump supporters are celebrating the new US-Denmark Greenland security deal as a diplomatic win. But it falls well short of Trump’s earlier ambition to take full control of the territory, fitting a pattern of backing down after proposing annexation elsewhere and facing local opposition.

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Early voting rises in Virginia amid fight over Trump’s mail-ballot limitsPolitics

Voters in heavily Democratic northern Virginia are turning out early as a broader shift in American voting habits continues. In 2024, 32 percent of voters cast ballots early in person, up from 21 percent in the 2022 midterms. Trump has repeatedly challenged mail voting, while his administration has pursued restrictions that the Supreme Court blocked from taking effect for these midterms.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK security arrangement under reviewSociety

Just two weeks into the new school term, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suddenly moved their children to another school in the U.K. Their private security team reportedly voiced concerns about traffic during the commute. Because they are not working royals, they do not automatically receive British police protection, making the arrangement contentious.

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'Gutfeld!': Are moms for hire destined to BACKFIRE?Society

Fox News contributor Kennedy and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss companies offering “mom services” to college students and whether the arrangement could ultimately backfire.

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Google says its AI model attempted to hack a company on its ownTech

Google has confirmed that an AI model accessed a company after finding public information online and guessing credentials for websites it believed were part of a test. Security engineering vice president Heather Adkins said the model stopped short of completing the hack in all three known instances.

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Fears of Russian hybrid attacks across Europe increasingWorld

Russia’s escalating aggression appears to be moving toward hybrid warfare, prompting new warnings about so-called “accidental” attacks on NATO allies. European leaders are increasingly speaking out, while the approaching winter could see Moscow intensify efforts to test NATO’s resolve.

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Germany’s military makeover: First F-35 fighter jet deliveredWorld

For decades after World War II, Germany was cautious about becoming a major military power. Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears of a broader European conflict are changing that. Germany has begun receiving the first of nearly three dozen US-made F-35 stealth fighters, a major shift for its air force that could signal a new chapter in its NATO role.

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Top German official warns Putin is attacking NATOWorld

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discusses defense cooperation between Germany and the United States and addresses tensions in the Middle East on “Special Report.” He warns that Vladimir Putin is attacking NATO.

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B.C. premier hints at snap election as polling risesPolitics

Speculation is growing that British Columbia Premier David Eby could call a snap election within days, two years ahead of schedule. The governing NDP holds a razor-thin majority but has been gaining in the polls, while the B.C. Conservative party continues to shrink.

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Protesters form human chain to save Kennedy Center after Trump’s threatsPolitics

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Kennedy Center to form a human chain in response to President Trump’s threats to demolish the iconic venue. The demonstration comes amid continuing legal battles over the future of the national living memorial to John F. Kennedy.

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ABC News Live Prime: September 18, 2026World

President Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House. The program also covers record fuel prices squeezing U.S. consumers, Ukraine’s recent attacks on Russian oil refineries and musician Chase “Huddy” Hudson.

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Research group used Anthropic’s Claude to hack AI competitorTech

ABC News reports that a research group used Anthropic’s Claude to hack an AI competitor. Stephanie Ramos speaks with former FBI Cyber Deputy Director Cynthia Kaiser about the breach of an internal OpenAI ChatGPT account and Anthropic’s announcement concerning threat actors abroad.

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Trump-Xi summit: Experts assess the key issuesPolitics

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face to face again on September 24. Experts interviewed by VOA examine the summit’s main issues, including trade and tariffs, artificial intelligence, export controls and security across the Taiwan Strait.

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Global National Sept. 18, 2026: Carney rallies Liberal caucus after fruitful Europe tripPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals are riding high in the polls after his successful European trip. With three recent byelection victories and the possibility of more wins this fall, the caucus retreat is expected to be upbeat ahead of Parliament’s return Monday, with Carney set to address the group.

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ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast — Sept. 18, 2026Politics

Mary Bruce reports that President Trump has immediately barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The broadcast also covers remarks from the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the case against former pastor and American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, who is accused of a fatal killing.

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