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Politics · United StatesTom Begich suspends Alaska governor campaign, endorses rival
Tom Begich has suspended his campaign for Alaska governor, endorsing fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. Begich cited the high cost of running for office and the need to unify Democratic support as reasons for his withdrawal.
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Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over Hasan Piker ties
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has faced questions regarding his association with streamer Hasan Piker, who has been involved in an antisemitism controversy. El-Sayed has tried to downplay his connection to Piker, but was pressed on the issue during an interview.
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Business & Economy · United StatesLawsuit Alleges Freedom Fuel Stations Sold Unpaid-For Gas
A lawsuit filed by Mansfield Oil Company alleges that KRSM Inc. acquired more than 1 million gallons of fuel from a Sunoco terminal in Pennsylvania without payment. The fuel was intended for Freedom Fuel Network stations, promoted by President Trump, which offered low prices.
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Health · United StatesPennsylvania measles deaths disputed by county official
Lancaster County Commissioner Joshua Parsons accused Governor Josh Shapiro of deception regarding two measles-associated deaths. The county coroner stated the infant died from a ruptured spleen, not measles. The state has confirmed 460 measles cases.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan AG Dana Nessel skips party convention citing safety fears
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will not attend her party's nominating convention, stating she does not feel safe due to fears of harassment and being booed. She cited past incidents and a complaint about a party member calling her and a congresswoman 'neo-Nazis'. The Michigan Democratic Party affirmed its commitment to safety and rejection of antisemitism.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats Downplay Climate Change as Election Issue
Climate change is becoming a less prominent issue for Democrats in election campaigns, with some researchers coining the term 'climate hushing'. This shift occurs even as scientists predict 2026 could be the hottest year on record.
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Politics · United StatesFederal Court faces unmanageable workloads due to immigration case surge
The Federal Court is experiencing unmanageable workloads due to a significant rise in immigration cases over the past six years, according to Chief Justice Alan Diner. Staff are working extended hours to cope with the surge, which has also led to processing delays.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChangXin Memory Technologies sues Pentagon over military blacklist
ChangXin Memory Technologies has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding its removal from a Pentagon blacklist. The company denies supporting the Chinese military and states its products are for civilian use.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Signs Order for US Space Academy, Honors Artemis II Crew
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the United States Space Academy. He also presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts during a visit to NASA's Mission Control in Houston.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bill banning addictive social media features for youth passes Assembly
A California bill aiming to ban addictive social media features for users under 16 has passed the state Assembly. This development coincides with Meta agreeing to a significant settlement with 29 states regarding youth safety and social media use.
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Politics · United StatesNew Jersey Governor Signs Law Making To-Go Cocktails Permanent
Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed Senate Bill 4384 into law, permanently allowing New Jersey restaurants and bars to sell mixed cocktails for off-premises consumption. The law extends emergency COVID-19 measures and also expands sales options for craft distillers.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Sues Trump Administration Over Wind Project Deal
California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind, alleging the federal government paid $120 million to cancel an offshore wind lease. The state claims the deal violated federal law and required the developer to invest in fossil fuels.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFederal government extends Big Bend border construction pause to mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September. The agreement came during a court hearing where a lawsuit challenging the project on religious freedom grounds was discussed.
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Politics · United StatesJasmine Crockett will not campaign with James Talarico
Representative Jasmine Crockett announced she will not campaign with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Texas U.S. Senate race. Crockett stated her focus will be on supporting other candidates in lower-profile races.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Reportedly Pressures Park Service on Yosemite Land Deal
The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring the National Park Service to transfer a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private developer, Kingsbarn Realty Capital. The developer seeks the land to build a road connecting its property to the park, raising conservation concerns.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court sides with Nevada in prediction market regulation fight
A federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada can regulate Kalshi's prediction markets, stating the company's sports event contracts are akin to sports bets and not federally regulated financial swaps. The decision is a win for states seeking to oversee such platforms.
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FBI relaxes hiring rules on prostitution encounters
The FBI has ended its policy of automatically disqualifying all applicants with past sexual encounters with prostitutes. The bureau will now consider some candidates holistically, though certain past behaviours remain disqualifying.
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National Park Service report backs Trump arch despite sightline disruption
A National Park Service report supports President Donald Trump's proposed arch, acknowledging it will disrupt sightlines between numerous Washington landmarks. The report states the location is historically appropriate despite preservation concerns, and that avoiding project effects would compromise its purpose.
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Politics · United StatesHonduran National Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in California
A Honduran national, Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores, has been arrested and federally charged with two felonies in California for allegedly registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors state this is the first arrest in a broader election fraud crackdown.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesMilitary judge rules Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confessions inadmissible
A military judge has ruled that confessions made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to FBI agents in 2007 are inadmissible in his death penalty case. The judge cited psychological conditioning and coercion, and a failure to inform Mohammed of his rights.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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