The 10-year Treasury yield has moved above 5%, increasing borrowing costs and the discount rate applied to future earnings. Stronger-than-expected earnings growth has nevertheless kept the S&P 500 near 7,700, raising the question of whether profits can continue to outpace the risk-free rate.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-25 19:24

President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made “tremendous strides” for the United States and China. The two leaders praised one another as they drank tea in the White House Red Room.

RReuters2026-09-25 19:23

Federal Reserve analysis estimates that AI-related investment contributed roughly 40% of US GDP growth during the first three quarters of 2025. With the boom benefiting industries well beyond technology, the key question is whether productivity gains can preserve economic momentum if spending eases.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-25 19:22

Donald Trump has lost a court battle involving CNN, Politico and MS NOW. After banning the three outlets from reporting inside the White House, the US president saw a federal judge overturn the ban at an emergency hearing and order the journalists’ press credentials reinstated immediately for 14 days.

BBBC News2026-09-25 19:15

Former CISA executive director Bridget Bean warns that the United States must protect advanced AI models and chips as competition with China intensifies. She argues Washington should strengthen AI security without slowing American innovation.

FFox News2026-09-25 19:15

Al Gore says victory in the fight against climate change is achievable, while warning that the opportunity could be lost. He views 2026 as a possible turning point, when renewable energy may overtake fossil fuels.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 19:11

Drone sightings near German airports and military sites are increasing. Security researcher Thilo Geiger examines whether they reflect a broader pattern and how drones, sabotage and possible hybrid warfare are creating new security challenges for Berlin, including risks to critical infrastructure.

DDW News2026-09-25 19:10

B.C. Attorney General and Deputy Premier Niki Sharma said she was shocked by a Mother Jones investigation alleging that ChatGPT gave the Tumbler Ridge shooter detailed guidance on using a shotgun in a crowded classroom. The report also alleged Jesse Van Rootselaar continued discussing violent scenarios through a second account after an initial ban.

GGlobal News2026-09-25 19:02

Dollywood theme park in Tennessee is marking Dolly Parton Day on September 25, a date chosen as a play on Parton’s song “9 to 5.”

AABC News2026-09-25 19:00

A new CNN/SSRS poll suggests voters are increasingly clear about their priorities, but President Donald Trump cannot or will not deliver them. Americans want economic relief as grocery and housing costs weigh heavily, while shrinking wages and soaring gasoline and diesel prices are fueling anger over the Iran war. Even Republican voters are losing confidence in the conflict.

CCNN2026-09-25 19:00

Mikie Sherrill reported that Dale Caldwell is departing the New Jersey lieutenant governor’s office amid ethics concerns; she had selected him for the post.

FFox News2026-09-25 18:59

Addressing world leaders at the UN, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents Pakistan as a mediator and frontline state in several crises. He says Islamabad brought US and Iranian officials together to ease Gulf tensions and highlights a joint defence arrangement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey as stabilizing. Sharif condemns Houthi attacks near Mecca, says Indus waters must never be weaponized and warns India against unilateral action.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-25 18:58

A week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre saw a press-freedom dispute in Washington and protests and departures at the UN General Assembly, where leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a rare red-carpet meeting as the US and China extended their trade truce and focused on the race for AI dominance. Pope Leo added a spiritual dimension.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 18:52

Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV displayed contrasting world views during their first meeting in France. Speaking at the Elysée, the pontiff set the tone for his inaugural visit by calling for dialogue with the Republic, warning about AI and urging peace, while acknowledging that disagreements remain.

Eeuronews2026-09-25 18:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 23, U.S. Eastern Time, and met President Donald Trump the following day. It was their second meeting this year and Xi’s first state visit to the United States in 11 years. Trump personally greeted him and hosted a White House state dinner attended by tech figures including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Jensen Huang, prompting questions about the symbolism and whether tensions were eased.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-25 18:35

Sam Bresnick, a research fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, explains why he believes the United States’ AI strategy could play into China’s hands, in the context of the state dinner attended by Trump, Xi and technology CEOs.

AABC News2026-09-25 18:30

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy covers the latest developments surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House and his meeting with President Donald Trump.

FFox News2026-09-25 18:30

Bonds stabilize after a brutal week and oil retreats as the US and Iran explore a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The program also covers Anthropic’s latest major data-center agreement, tennis’s commercial potential and the retail ETF boom.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-25 18:26

Rising seas are already engulfing homes and coastlines from Nigeria to the Pacific. Vulnerable nations have secured a new UN declaration to protect countries threatened by sea-level rise, but some may ultimately lose their territory altogether, raising questions about what happens when a country begins to disappear.

DDW News2026-09-25 18:22

A rapid brain tumour test could cut the wait for an accurate diagnosis from as long as eight weeks to just two hours. Surgeons can receive results during an operation, helping patients begin treatment sooner and avoid weeks of uncertainty. Health workers call it a major advance that could transform diagnosis.

BBBC News2026-09-25 18:15

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were detained by New York City police while protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit outside the United Nations building.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 18:14

Recent US intelligence assessments say satellite imagery and other intelligence support from Chinese groups helped Iran threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carry out precision strikes on US military bases in the Middle East. The support was part of a sharp improvement in Iran’s targeting capabilities over recent months and helped enable a July strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three American service members.

CCNN2026-09-25 18:10

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