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Politics · United StatesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend Trump state dinner for Xi
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang is expected to join President Donald Trump at a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on 24 September. An anonymous source confirmed his attendance, and a White House official said the event will feature leading U.S. business figures to pursue deals.
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Politics · Middle EastMassie files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
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Sweden votes in elections with record early turnout
Sweden is holding its national, regional, and municipal elections on Sunday, with a record 3.6 million people voting early. Opinion polls suggest a victory for the Social Democrats, though the race is tight.
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Politics · United StatesSmithsonian Exhibit Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Deliberates Third Day Without Verdict
Jurors deliberated for a third day without reaching a verdict in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three young children in January 2023. The case hinges on whether she acted due to postpartum psychosis or made a conscious choice.
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Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Itauma suffered his first professional loss, with his corner throwing in the towel as Hrgovic dominated.
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Tate brothers challenge extradition, seek release on bond
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are challenging their extradition to the United Kingdom to face charges including rape and sex trafficking. They appeared in a Miami court seeking release on bond, arguing their online boasts were exaggerated personas.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Deputy Sean Grayson Dies in Prison
Former Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson, convicted of the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, has died in prison. Grayson was serving a 20-year sentence and had been seeking medical release due to stage 4 cancer.
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New Mexico sues US Justice Department over blocked Epstein files at Zorro Ranch
New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing them of withholding unredacted files critical to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. The state says repeated requests for information were ignored or denied, hindering its probe into alleged sex crimes.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel to advance Todd Blanche nomination after Republican deal
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Tuesday on advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after Republican senators secured written assurances that a $1.8 billion fund tied to the Trump-IRS settlement would not proceed. Democrats argue the guarantees fall short of permanent protections.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Primary Pits El-Sayed Against Stevens in Democratic Test
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens has become a high-stakes battle over the party’s future, with El-Sayed backed by progressives and Stevens by the establishment. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
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Politics · United StatesTrump declines to pardon Lindsay Clancy, calls case a state matter
President Donald Trump has stated he will not intervene in the Lindsay Clancy case, calling it a "state situation" and not a federal matter. Clancy's attorney had publicly requested a presidential pardon.
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PoliticsGlobal student performance hits lowest point in 25 years
Global 15-year-old students have recorded their weakest performance in reading, mathematics, and science since testing began 25 years ago, according to the OECD's PISA 2025 results. Average scores across OECD countries have fallen significantly, with a notable increase in 'hasty readers' and complex challenges presented by AI use.
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Erdogan signals more nuclear plants with Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated plans to build additional nuclear power plants with Russia following the completion of the Akkuyu plant. The Akkuyu facility is nearing its final stages of construction by Russia's Rosatom.
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Luis Manuel Aviles, father of USS Lincoln sailor, released from detention
Luis Manuel Aviles, father of a US Navy sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released from immigration detention. His case was dismissed by an immigration judge, prompting a congressional investigation into his arrest during a federal immigration crackdown.
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Buttigieg courts Black voters in South Carolina amid potential 2028 run
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina to engage with Black voters, a demographic he struggled to connect with during his 2020 presidential campaign. His visit included stops at a Black church and a historically Black university, sparking discussion about a potential 2028 presidential bid.
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Politics · United StatesMichele Tafoya wins Minnesota Republican Senate nomination after contested primary
Michele Tafoya secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on 11 August 2026, overcoming the party-endorsed Adam Schwarze. No Republican has won a Senate seat in the state since 2002. Her campaign focuses on fraud prevention, law enforcement support, and tax cuts.
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Ceuta buries 18 migrants who died in border crisis
Eighteen migrants who died during Spain's deadliest border crisis have been buried in Ceuta's Muslim cemetery. The burials proceed as repatriation efforts are reportedly stalled, with Morocco's government yet to accept paperwork.
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Hakeem Jeffries rejects DSA agenda and Medicare for All in NBC interview
Hakeem Jeffries told NBC’s Meet the Press he does not support the Democratic Socialists of America agenda or Medicare for All legislation, though he said DSA members could join the Democratic caucus. The remarks drew criticism from progressives and were reported across the political spectrum, with outlets differing on what he left unsaid.
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Politics · United StatesDeSantis declines to endorse Mills ahead of Florida primary amid ethics probe
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated he has not endorsed and does not support Rep. Cory Mills, who is running for a third term in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Mills faces a Republican primary on 18 August and an ethics investigation involving allegations of domestic violence.
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