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Gunman shouted ‘Free Palestine’ before opening fire and killing guest at Sky Meadow country club wedding

A masked gunman shouting “Free Palestine” opened fire at a wedding reception in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 59-year-old guest Robert Steven DeCesare just before the bride and groom’s first dance. Police identified the shooter as 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, who was arrested and charged with murder. At least six others were hospitalized with injuries while fleeing, and initial reports of multiple shooters led to a large … Continue reading Gunman shouted ‘Free Palestine’ before opening fire and killing guest at Sky Meadow country club wedding

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World News

UK, Canada, Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

Australia has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, joining the UK and Canada in a coordinated move announced at the UN by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The decision, intended to build momentum for a two-state solution and a Gaza ceasefire, drew fierce condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned of possible military responses. Albanese stressed that Hamas must have no role in … Continue reading UK, Canada, Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

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Luigi Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Death Penalty and Charges

Luigi Mangione, 27, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last December. He has pleaded not guilty and faces both federal and state murder charges, though a New York judge recently dismissed two terrorism-related counts against him. Mangione’s lawyers are asking a federal judge to dismiss his indictment or bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, arguing that Attorney … Continue reading Luigi Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Death Penalty and Charges

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Politics

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

President Donald Trump headlined a massive memorial service in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as a “martyr” after his Sept. 10 shooting death. Nearly 100,000 attendees, including top Trump officials and Turning Point USA members, framed Kirk as a historic figure whose activism would fuel the conservative movement. Speakers highlighted his faith, youth outreach, and political impact, while Kirk’s wife offered forgiveness … Continue reading Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

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Politics

Gov. Newsom Signs ‘No Secret Police’ Act In Latest MAGA Rebuke

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two first-in-the-nation laws requiring ICE and other law enforcement in the state to be identifiable and unmasked, banning bounty hunters from immigration enforcement. The move, framed as a pushback against Trump’s immigration crackdowns and masked ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparked sharp opposition from the Trump administration, which argued the measures endanger officers. The laws, SB 627 and SB 805, … Continue reading Gov. Newsom Signs ‘No Secret Police’ Act In Latest MAGA Rebuke

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Politics

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

The FBI secretly recorded Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents in September 2024, allegedly in exchange for promises of future border security contracts. While federal officials considered charges, they delayed action since Homan wasn’t yet a public official. After Trump’s return to office, his Justice Department shut down the case, calling it politically motivated. Homan denied wrongdoing, while Democrats … Continue reading Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

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Archaeology

Stolen 3,000-year-old pharaoh bracelet melted down for gold, Egypt says

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from an Egyptian museum on September 9 and melted down, authorities confirmed. The artifact, decorated with lapis lazuli beads, vanished from a conservation lab safe. Investigators traced the theft to a museum restoration specialist who sold it through a series of traders, ultimately to a gold smelter. Suspects were arrested, and the sale proceeds, valued … Continue reading Stolen 3,000-year-old pharaoh bracelet melted down for gold, Egypt says

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Space

Northrop Grumman’s biggest-ever cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS on its debut mission

Northrop Grumman’s new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sept. 18, a day after a thruster issue delayed its docking. Astronaut Jonny Kim used the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture the freighter, which launched on Sept. 14 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. This NG-23 mission, the first Cygnus XL flight, delivered about 11,000 pounds of … Continue reading Northrop Grumman’s biggest-ever cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS on its debut mission

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Space

NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth

Astronomers have discovered a black hole growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The black hole, RACS J0320-35, has a mass of about a billion Suns and lies 12.8 billion light-years away, seen just 920 million years after the Big Bang. Producing more X-rays than any other known early-universe black hole, it powers a quasar and appears to … Continue reading NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth

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Technology

The new robot that could make chores a thing of the past

X Square Robot has unveiled Quanta X2, a versatile robotic butler capable of cleaning, serving, and performing complex tasks, alongside Wall-OSS, an open-source AI model for adaptable, real-world robotics. Quanta X2 stands 5’8” tall, weighs 210 pounds, and features 62 degrees of freedom, a seven-degree-of-freedom arm, and dexterous hands for precise, lifelike movements. It can clean with modular tools, grip objects, and even express emotions … Continue reading The new robot that could make chores a thing of the past

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Business

10-year Treasury yield hits 2-week high despite Fed rate cut

U.S. Treasury yields rose Friday as investors assessed the economy and future monetary policy following the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of the year. The 10-year yield climbed to 4.135% and the 2-year yield reached 3.578%, marking their highest levels since Sept. 5, while the 30-year yield rose to 4.747%. Despite lower short-term rates, longer-term yields increased amid expectations for stronger economic growth, inflation, and … Continue reading 10-year Treasury yield hits 2-week high despite Fed rate cut

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FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Thursday, alleging the companies use illegal tactics that force consumers to pay more for live events. The FTC claims Ticketmaster advertises lower ticket prices, imposes fake purchase limits, and works with brokers who use fake accounts to buy tickets and resell them at high markups, from … Continue reading FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

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Business

Stocks rise, Russell 2000 hits fresh record

Stocks rose Friday, with major indexes hitting new records, as investors anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The Dow gained 98 points (0.2%), the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, the Nasdaq advanced 0.3%, and the Russell 2000 climbed 0.1% to a record high. Apple shares jumped 1.4% on its new iPhone launch, while Tesla rose 2%. Strong corporate earnings and the Fed’s quarter-point rate reduction, … Continue reading Stocks rise, Russell 2000 hits fresh record

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Politics

Trump slams Omar and Somalia after House censure fails

President Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Somalia on Thursday, following the House’s vote to table a resolution that would have formally reprimanded her. Trump called Omar “terrible” and suggested she should be impeached, while disparaging Somalia for political instability, poverty, corruption, and violence. The resolution, brought by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over a social media post by Omar, failed 214-213, with four Republicans … Continue reading Trump slams Omar and Somalia after House censure fails

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Politics

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once after GOP changed the chamber’s rules

The Senate confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single vote under new rules designed to clear a backlog of executive branch appointments delayed by Democrats. The 51-47 vote marks the first use of rules allowing multiple lower-level, non-judicial nominees to be approved with a simple majority, bypassing prior Democratic stalling tactics. Confirmed nominees include Jonathan Morrison as administrator of the National Highway … Continue reading Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once after GOP changed the chamber’s rules

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Kamala Harris says Pete Buttigieg was top running mate pick, but risky move

In her forthcoming memoir 107 Days, former Vice President Kamala Harris reveals she considered Pete Buttigieg her top choice for running mate in her 2024 presidential campaign. However, she decided it was too risky to run with a gay man alongside her as a Black woman, fearing voter backlash. Harris ultimately selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his executive experience and appeal to middle-class voters. She … Continue reading Kamala Harris says Pete Buttigieg was top running mate pick, but risky move

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Trump and Xi begin talks in a push to finalize a TikTok deal

President Donald Trump held a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday to push for a deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. The discussion, beginning around 8 a.m. Washington time, also touched on broader trade issues and could indicate whether the leaders might meet in person to finalize agreements. TikTok faces a U.S. ban unless its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sells its … Continue reading Trump and Xi begin talks in a push to finalize a TikTok deal

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Trump advises Keir Starmer to ‘call out the military’ to deal with U.K. immigration

During his state visit to the U.K., President Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use the military to control immigration, claiming unchecked migration “destroys countries from within.” Trump compared the U.K.’s situation to the U.S., alleging that millions of migrants entered under the Biden administration. The remarks came days after what London officials said were 150,000 protesters, and what protest leader Tommy Robinson … Continue reading Trump advises Keir Starmer to ‘call out the military’ to deal with U.K. immigration

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Missing elk hunters found dead by Colorado search and rescue teams

Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter, 25, of North Carolina, and Ian Stasko, 25, of Utah, who went missing on Friday in southwest Colorado, were found dead Thursday morning by search and rescue teams. Their bodies were discovered near the Rio de los Pinos trailhead after an extensive search involving multiple agencies, volunteers, and specialized teams. The men had last shared their location on Sept. 11 … Continue reading Missing elk hunters found dead by Colorado search and rescue teams

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Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Several New York elected officials, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, were arrested Thursday during a protest at a Manhattan immigration office, according to DHS and local reports. Authorities said 71 people in total were arrested, among them two state senators and nine assembly members, after they demanded access to the building’s 10th-floor migrant holding facility to review conditions. DHS accused Lander of obstructing law enforcement … Continue reading Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

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Death of Black Mississippi student ruled a suicide after autopsy

Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Black college student, was found hanging from a tree on Delta State University’s campus in Mississippi, and his death has been ruled a suicide after an autopsy. Police said the findings matched earlier investigations, which showed no evidence of foul play, though toxicology results are still pending. Civil rights advocates and Reed’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, have demanded … Continue reading Death of Black Mississippi student ruled a suicide after autopsy

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Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding roller coaster in Florida

A man in his 30s died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe park, with an autopsy ruling the cause as blunt impact injuries. The death was deemed accidental, though officials have not released details about where the injuries occurred. The man was found unresponsive after the ride and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Universal has closed the … Continue reading Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding roller coaster in Florida

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Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker

Authorities in Washington state say human remains found in the mountains are believed to be those of Travis Decker, a former soldier wanted for the deaths of his three young daughters. Decker, 32, had been on the run since June 2, when his daughters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — were found dead at a campground near Leavenworth. An autopsy determined they … Continue reading Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker

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World News

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon

Israel launched a major wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, claiming to target Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons sites after issuing evacuation warnings in several villages. Footage showed heavy smoke in Mais al-Jabal, one of the affected areas, though casualties have not been reported. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks as violations of the US- and France-brokered ceasefire and urged international pressure on Israel … Continue reading Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon

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Taliban’s internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces are shut down

The Taliban has imposed a nationwide ban on fiber-optic internet in Afghanistan, cutting Wi-Fi access for homes, businesses, and government offices for the first time since taking power in 2021. Authorities say the move is part of a crackdown to “prevent immorality,” though mobile internet remains available. Provinces including Balkh, Baghlan, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Takhar have already confirmed shutdowns. Media groups condemned the ban, … Continue reading Taliban’s internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces are shut down

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