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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new nationwide initiative to improve search-and-rescue responses for missing people with autism. The program seeks to establish an autism-specific alert system to quickly disseminate critical information.
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Politics · United StatesCanada opens national monument for LGBTQ+ purge victims
Canada has officially opened Thunderhead, a new national monument in Ottawa dedicated to victims of the LGBT Purge. Funded by a class-action settlement, the monument serves as a space for remembrance, learning, and celebration.
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Politics · United StatesNJ Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Law Protecting Reproductive Healthcare
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed a law that establishes criminal penalties for interfering with reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services. The law also protects state providers from legal actions originating in other states concerning procedures legal in New Jersey.
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Politics · United StatesLula and Trump Discuss Tariffs in 80-Minute Call
Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump for 80 minutes on August 21, 2026. Lula argued that US justifications for imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods were unfounded. The leaders agreed on the need to maintain strong commercial ties and proposed resuming bilateral meetings.
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Politics · United StatesMark Sanford endorses Ralph Norman for US Senate
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has endorsed Republican Congressman Ralph Norman in the upcoming US Senate runoff election. Norman is facing Senator Darline Graham in the Republican primary, with election day set for August 25.
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Politics · United StatesTrump pardons cost crime victims $1.7 billion, report says
A report from the House Judiciary Committee states that President Donald Trump's pardons have cost crime victims $1.7 billion in compensation. The report examines the sale of access to the pardon power through intermediaries.
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Politics · United StatesSNAP enrollment drops 13% faster than government predicted
Enrollment in the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has fallen by more than 13% in a year, a rate steeper than government projections. This decline is attributed to new work requirements and administrative issues, with Arizona experiencing the most significant drop.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Signs Order on Birthright Citizenship After Court Setback
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, that denied birthright citizenship to children of foreign diplomats. This action followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited a previous order, impacting Trump's campaign promises on citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesTexas court reduces Alex Jones' Sandy Hook judgment to $1.5 million
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million. The ruling pertains to his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. A separate $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut remains unaffected.
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Politics · United StatesFentanyl Deaths Fell 22% in 2025, White House Reports
Fentanyl-linked deaths decreased by 22% in 2025, according to figures cited by the White House. Synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025, and total overdose deaths dropped 14%. The Trump administration claims its policies are responsible for the reduction.
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Politics · United StatesWild horses sold for slaughter despite federal protection, reports say
Thousands of federally protected wild horses are reportedly being sold for slaughter, according to a New York Times investigation. A loophole in the Bureau of Land Management's sales program allows animals to be purchased and then sent to slaughterhouses, primarily outside the US.
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Business & Economy · United StatesVance says Bessent has plan to shrink US national debt
Vice President JD Vance announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" to reduce the U.S. national debt, which recently surpassed $40 trillion. Vance stated the plan aims to make the economy grow faster than the debt.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Premiers Consider Resuming U.S. Alcohol Sales
Canadian provinces are considering reinstating sales of U.S. alcohol, a move requested by Prime Minister Mark Carney to aid trade negotiations. While some premiers agree, others are hesitant, and consumer willingness to purchase U.S. products remains uncertain.
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Politics · United StatesEducation Dept. AI Image Sparks Epstein Confusion
The US Department of Education posted an AI-generated image on X showing Donald Trump in a race car with other officials. The image quickly drew comparisons to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to widespread online discussion and confusion.
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Politics · United StatesSarasota County School Board flips to progressive majority amid job cuts
Megan Tennimon and Beth Mayberry won Sarasota County School Board seats, ending a conservative majority tied to Moms for Liberty. The new board faces 259 job cuts and a $45 million shift of public funds to private school vouchers, as a third race heads to a runoff on 3 November.
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Science & Tech · United StatesTrump sets 1,000 annual US space launches by 2030 in commercial push
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on 20 August 2026 to increase commercial space launches to at least 1,000 annually by 2030, up from 178 in 2025. The directive tasks NASA with promoting lunar transport and robotic Mars access, and federal agencies with finding new launch and re-entry sites.
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Politics · United StatesBeatty asks court to block Trump name return at Kennedy Center
Representative Joyce Beatty has filed an emergency request with a federal court to prevent the Kennedy Center from re-inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade. The move follows a vote by a Trump-aligned board and Beatty's lawyers' claims of violating a prior court ruling.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Navy considers renaming USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier after Donald Trump
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
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Politics · United StatesFirst US deportation flight to Haiti since TPS cancellation carries 161
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flight landed in Cap-Haïtien on 21 August 2026 with 161 passengers, the first deportation to Haiti since the Trump administration ended temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitians. All were released on arrival.
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Media · United StatesSeattle Times columnist Matt Calkins resigns over spiked transgender athletes column
Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times on 20 August 2026 after the paper declined to publish his column on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Calkins said the decision followed interviews with student-athletes opposing transgender participation in female sports, and that the paper had rejected other proposed columns. The Seattle Times has not commented.
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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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