Space

Russian Progress spacecraft delivers 3 tons of cargo to the ISS

Russia’s robotic Progress 96 cargo spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on Sept. 19 after launching from Kazakhstan three days earlier. The spacecraft reached the ISS at 9:44 a.m. EDT while the station was about 260 miles above the Black Sea, ending its three-day orbital approach. Progress 96 delivered about three tons of food, fuel and other supplies for the seven astronauts and cosmonauts … Continue reading Russian Progress spacecraft delivers 3 tons of cargo to the ISS

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Politics

Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as concerns grow over the technology’s potential risks. Trump said his administration would not hinder the growth of the AI industry and rejected calls to slow development while additional safeguards are established. He described AI as potentially transformative for the U.S. economy and emphasized the importance of maintaining … Continue reading Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

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Politics

Trump, Mamdani to meet in New York on Monday

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss issues affecting New York City and its residents. The meeting follows a previous White House meeting in which Mamdani said they discussed the possibility of building more housing in New York City. Although Trump and Mamdani belong to different political factions, their recent interactions have … Continue reading Trump, Mamdani to meet in New York on Monday

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Politics

Trump says his proposed arch will include a military complex housing drones and snipers

President Donald Trump said he plans to change a proposed Washington, D.C.-area Triumphal Arch into a combined military complex and arch at the request of the U.S. military, citing national security. Trump said the revised project would include facilities for large numbers of drones, rooftop and plaza sniper positions, and storage for sniper ammunition. The roughly 250-foot arch, planned near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington … Continue reading Trump says his proposed arch will include a military complex housing drones and snipers

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Politics

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students in classrooms. The proposed measures would also require Italian-language lessons for parents of foreign students who have serious difficulties integrating into the school system. Meloni said the changes are intended to ensure that immigrants learn Italian, understand Italian culture and follow the … Continue reading Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

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Politics

Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon to discuss strengthening ties between France and Canada. Macron said the two countries are independent nations that intend to remain so amid strained relations with the United States. Carney called for significantly closer cooperation with France and the European Union, following Canada’s recent discussions with … Continue reading Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions

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Politics

Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he intends to remain in office despite his party suffering major losses in two state elections on Sunday. Exit polls showed Merz’s Christian Democratic Union receiving just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its lowest state-level result since World War II, while the Alternative for Germany made significant gains. In Berlin, the CDU was projected to finish second with 20%, behind the … Continue reading Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

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U.S. News

Police officer, woman shot near Notre Dame after football tailgates

A single gunshot during a post-tailgate fight near Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Indiana, struck a woman and a police officer Saturday night. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital, where they were expected to make full recoveries. Police said the incident began after a report of an armed man pointing a gun at people, but the suspect initially … Continue reading Police officer, woman shot near Notre Dame after football tailgates

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U.S. News

US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’

The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Sept. 19, saying the boat was involved in drug trafficking. U.S. Southern Command said four alleged “narco-terrorists” were killed in the operation based on intelligence indicating the vessel was actively involved in trafficking. The strike was part of a broader Trump administration campaign targeting vessels and networks allegedly connected to … Continue reading US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’

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U.S. News

Hunter charged with fatally shooting a woman he thought was a deer, police say

A 74-year-old Maryland man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman whom he said he mistakenly identified as a deer while hunting in Delaware. Police said Walter Moorhead was hunting from a camouflaged ground blind when he fired his rifle at what he believed was a deer, striking Santos Maria Chilel Soto. Chilel Soto was walking through an open field with … Continue reading Hunter charged with fatally shooting a woman he thought was a deer, police say

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U.S. News

18 suspects in killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to Florida for trial

Eighteen suspects arrested in connection with the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition from Haiti to the United States. The suspects are expected to face trial in Florida as U.S. authorities continue investigating who financed, supported, and carried out the assassination. U.S. officials said 30 people have been indicted in the case, with several others already arrested, convicted, or serving … Continue reading 18 suspects in killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to Florida for trial

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U.S. News

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, after a traffic stop, according to local authorities. The man was shot once in the torso and remained in serious but stable condition at a hospital. Austin police said city officers were not involved in the shooting, while Mayor Kirk Watson called for the police department to participate in … Continue reading ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

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World News

Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting escalated with the Iran-backed group. Saudi forces said the missile was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage, while other attempted attacks on Saudi locations were also thwarted. The Houthis claimed they targeted sensitive sites and Saudi oil facilities but provided no evidence, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

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World News

Trump ‘deciding’ whether to ‘blow the entire nation up’ in Iran threat

President Donald Trump said in a Sept. 20 Fox News interview that he is deciding whether to escalate the U.S. war with Iran, warning that “very big things” could happen if Iran does not comply with his demands. “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave,” said Trump during the interview. Trump also said he is open … Continue reading Trump ‘deciding’ whether to ‘blow the entire nation up’ in Iran threat

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World News

Ten Lions Found Dead in Park May Have Been Poisoned

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania’s celebrated Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and wildlife officials suspect poison is to blame, reports Reuters. The animals were found Friday, and early tests suggest they died after consuming a toxic substance. The incident underscores long-running tensions between predators and livestock owners in parts of East Africa, where poisoning has repeatedly threatened lions and other large carnivores. Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World … Continue reading Ten Lions Found Dead in Park May Have Been Poisoned

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World News

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia

Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones and missiles at targets across Russia, including hundreds aimed at Moscow, in what Moscow’s mayor called the largest drone attack on the capital. The strikes damaged a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building, while authorities said two people were killed and 20 wounded in the wider Moscow region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine used domestically produced missiles … Continue reading Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia

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World News

North Korea launches missiles as it dials up pressure against U.S.

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea from its eastern coastal Wonsan area, with the missiles flying roughly 280 and more than 370 miles before landing in the water. The launches came days after North Korea reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state and rejected a U.N. resolution calling for an end to its nuclear activities. The United States, South Korea and … Continue reading North Korea launches missiles as it dials up pressure against U.S.

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Space

Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program

The Pentagon released its sixth batch of UAP files, containing 71 documents, videos, and audio recordings dating from 1952 to 2025. The release includes records from a former military program that studied advanced concepts such as warp drives, wormholes, antigravity, and invisibility, although the Pentagon said the studies were reference materials rather than proof that the technologies exist. One technical report examined injuries that researchers … Continue reading Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program

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Technology

US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report

A U.S. military intelligence report incorrectly claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying components for a nuclear weapons program, prompting plans to intercept the vessel. Officials later discovered that the report had been generated with help from an AI chatbot, which had inaccurately identified the ship’s cargo. The incident reportedly came close to triggering a military operation that could have escalated … Continue reading US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report

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Business

Uber ordered to pay $40M after driver leaves intoxicated California woman on freeway

Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million in connection with the 2023 death of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker, who was struck and killed after being left along a Southern California freeway. An arbitrator rejected Uber’s argument that it was only a technology platform and could not be held responsible for the driver’s actions. The driver, Vu Tran, allegedly stopped at an unsafe location after a … Continue reading Uber ordered to pay $40M after driver leaves intoxicated California woman on freeway

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Politics

Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday directing experts to develop new recommendations for strengthening the state’s artificial intelligence safety and security laws. The recommendations, due within two months, could include independent third-party safety reviews and a potential “kill switch” for advanced AI systems in emergencies. The order builds on California laws enacted this month requiring independent assessments and audits of AI systems. … Continue reading Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

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Politics

Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to call a G7 meeting focused on rising global energy prices and the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves. The announcement followed a crisis meeting in Paris where intelligence officials briefed political leaders and presidential candidates about security threats linked to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron said France is seeking additional oil and gas … Continue reading Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

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U.S. News

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with wife’s murder in Ohio

Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio, accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, and staging the scene to make it appear that an intruder was responsible. Flynn called 911 in February and reported that someone had broken into his home and shot his wife, but police found no intruder when they arrived. Authorities questioned Flynn’s account and arrested him three days … Continue reading Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with wife’s murder in Ohio

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U.S. News

A Third Of Americans Still Can’t Name The 3 Branches Of Government

A new Annenberg Constitution Day survey found that 35 percent of U.S. adults cannot name all three branches of government, a figure that has changed little in recent years. Only 65 percent correctly identified the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Freedom of speech was the only First Amendment right that a majority of respondents could name, but recognition fell from 79 percent to 73 percent … Continue reading A Third Of Americans Still Can’t Name The 3 Branches Of Government

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World News

U.S. to build a ‘large Military presence’ in Greenland

President Donald Trump announced a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand the U.S. military presence on the Arctic island. Trump described the agreement as giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland’s security, while Denmark and Greenland said it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination. The agreement does not transfer Greenland to the United States and instead builds on the existing … Continue reading U.S. to build a ‘large Military presence’ in Greenland

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