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Canada could become first 'associate member' of the EU
Canada could become the European Union's first-ever "associate member." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially extended the invitation during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, framing it as a novel transatlantic alliance to secure democratic and economic stability.
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Can drones prevent disorder at Premier League football matches
Drones are playing a key role in preventing disorder at Premier League matches through an active ÂŁ2 million pilot scheme. Initiated as a joint venture between the Premier League and the West Midlands Police, the project has delivered highly positive early results by stopping fan trouble before it escalates.
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Carney fires back after Trump tariff threat over EU ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has forcefully pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats, declaring that "nobody is going to tell us... with whom we can strike agreements internationally".
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio hits 325-1 Mayors sound alarm on affordability
A newly released analysis by the Economic Policy Institute reveals that the CEO-to-worker pay ratio reached 325-to-1, driven by a massive spike in corporate executive compensation. At the top 350 U.S. firms, average CEO pay jumped 14% to $27.9 million, largely propelled by a surging stock market, while typical worker wages grew by just a fraction of that amount.
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Some GOP candidates pull away from Trump as voting begins
As early voting begins for the 2026 midterms, several vulnerable Republican candidates are shifting away from Donald Trump in an effort to save their narrow congressional majorities. With the president's overall approval rating sitting below 40%—weighed down by concerns over inflation, high gas prices, and the conflict with Iran—GOP candidates in competitive swing districts are increasingly keeping him at arm's length.
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Faulty AI-assisted intel nearly set off US military op on Chinese ship
An intelligence report generated via an AI chatbot incorrectly alleged that a Chinese vessel was transporting nuclear program components, nearly triggering a U.S. military interception operation in the Middle East.
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Gasoline and diesel prices soar in Germany
German fuel prices have surged to historic all-time highs, driven by the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data from the ADAC motoring organization, the national daily average for diesel reached an all-time record of €2.453 ($2.81) per liter, while the standard Super E10 gasoline peaked at a record €2.314 ($2.65) per liter.
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Impeachment of Hegseth is 'always an option' Rep. Jayapal
Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) stated that the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains "always an option," reacting to a surprise, high-profile push by lawmakers to remove the Pentagon leader.
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'Give us another chance' Trump admin pleads for votes ahead of midterms
Vice President JD Vance made a direct plea, asking voters to "give us another chance" or "another couple of years" as the Trump administration battles historic low polling numbers ahead of the highly contested 2026 midterm elections.
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How Trump's Health pick worked to erase America's victory over measles
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced fierce criticism for driving policies and rhetoric that critics say are eroding public trust and dismantling the country's multi-decade elimination of measles.
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'Incompetent partisan who can't do his job' Natl. Security journalist slams Patel
he media analysis mirrored the explosive rhetoric inside the hearing room, where Senator Cory Booker aggressively grilled the FBI Director. Booker accused Patel of acting "like a thug" by weaponizing the bureau against journalists who investigated him and his personal life. In a viral exchange that required Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley to repeatedly bang his gavel, Booker slammed Patel as an "incompetent lackey" who acts like a "teenage wannabe trying to get into the cool guy frat".
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Nicolle reacts to Hegseth demanding only the most ATTRACTIVE troops attend his speech
The backlash follows reporting from The Wall Street Journal revealing that the Pentagon issued directives asking commanders to nominate troops to attend Hegseth's upcoming "State of the Force" address on September 30.
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Hegseth 'focused on hairstyles' while U.S. is on the verge of a strategic disaster
Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stating that leadership is focused on hairstyles while the U.S. faces potential strategic disaster.
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Anthropic warning - Humans may need kill switches to shut down rogue AI systems
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AI bosses call for industry slowdown as public concerns grow
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Blakeman vows to cancel NY as sanctuary state if elected
Republican candidate for New York Governor and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has vowed to end New York's sanctuary-state status immediately if elected.
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Byron Donalds 'This has been a DISASTER'
Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has fiercely condemned proposed Democratic efforts to force Congress back into a special session over artificial intelligence threats, calling the legislative push a "DISASTER".
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Anthropic CEO's AI warning sparks calls for congressional action
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sparked an unprecedented wave of alarm across Capitol Hill after publishing a 3,800-word essay urging the tech industry to deliberately "slow the pace" of artificial intelligence development. Amodei’s essay, titled "We Must Pace the Frontier," warned that rapidly advancing systems could outstrip human control within 6 to 12 months, opening the door to catastrophic cyberattacks and rogue AI taking over the internet.
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Dems warned key missteps could JEOPARDIZE midterm momentum
Political analysts and party insiders are warning Democrats that significant fundraising shortfalls and widening internal divisions could trip up their growing momentum to retake Congress. While the Cook Political Report recently boosted the likelihood of Democrats recapturing the House majority due to President Donald Trump's low approval ratings and anxieties over the economy, multiple liabilities threaten to halt those gains.
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A Colorado town of 3,000 people has a giant say in the countrys direction
The quiet ranching town of Platteville, Colorado, with a population of roughly 3,000 people, holds a giant say in the United States' political direction.
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Trump WARNS Ukraine on diesel strikes
President Donald Trump publicly demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy halt military drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and diesel infrastructure. Speaking on the sidelines of the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf club, Trump stated that Ukraine's long-range campaign targeting Russian energy assets is causing a global fuel shortage that is "hurting the world.
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BRICS leaders call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East, stay silent on Ukraine
At the annual BRICS summit in New Delhi, the leaders of the 11-member bloc issued a joint statement—the New Delhi Declaration—voicing deep concern over escalating tensions and calling for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East. Despite internal rifts, the group achieved consensus on a joint statement regarding the Middle East but did not forge a new unified stance or robust text concerning the war in Ukraine.
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Yemen forces INTENSIFY operations against Houthi rebel takeover
Yemeni government forces, heavily supported by Saudi Arabia, have significantly intensified counter-offensives and air operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The escalation follows a series of "painful" territorial losses, including the Houthis' sudden capture of the strategic port city of Mokha and key Red Sea islands along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Biographer tells all about Trump talks on mentor, former 'fixer' Roy Cohn who 'molded' President
Biographer Kai Bird discusses the profound 13-year mentorship between the late attorney Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump in his new book, “American Scoundrel.” Bird outlines how Cohn’s aggressive playbook of relentless counterattacking, evading legal rules, and manipulating media heavily molded the former president's public and political style.
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How schools are teaching lessons about 911 to a generation that didnt live through it
Teaching 9/11 to a generation with no lived memory of the attacks has shifted the event from a shared national trauma into a distant history lesson. Roughly one-third of Americans were born after September 11, 2001, forcing educators to completely reframe how the day is presented in classrooms
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David Rohde on how covering 911 taught him a simple lesson
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Did Trump REALLY say that 'CLOCK IT hosts unveil answer in NEW game'
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Bipartisan Intel Cmte. reviewing whether government has made recommended changes after 911
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Anthropic insider warns AI could kill all humans. Should we be scared
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Funeral held for Norway's King Harald V in Oslo
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Iran claims to have captured US submersible in Strait of Hormuz
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The 'battle for the soul of Germany' how the AfD election win played out
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Iran-backed Houthis claim major advance in Yemen
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France's latest art heist 'the hunt for two missing Renoir paintings'
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Former CENTCOM deputy commander - This is a battle of 'CAPACITY'
Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a former Navy SEAL and former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), warned that the current escalating military conflict between Washington and Tehran has transformed into a "battle of capacity."
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Inside risky Navy SEAL de-mining missions
A recently declassified report published by The Financial Times revealed that U.S. Navy SEAL divers spent four months conducting a highly dangerous, covert de-mining mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines.
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'DEAD MAN WALKING' Expert warns Iran's economy is heading toward collapse
Financial and geopolitical analysts characterize the Iranian economy as a "dead man walking" due to intensifying U.S. and allied pressures under Operation Economic Outcast, which has severely degraded Tehran's financial lifelines and foreign currency reserves.
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Iran responds as US sanctions squeeze economy 'SERIOUSLY'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked expanding U.S. sanctions by asking on social media, "After failing to achieve its aims through sanctions or war, Washington's 'novel' solution is… more sanctions. Seriously?"
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Harris Faulkner 'Im BAFFLED by this'
Harris Faulkner stated she was "baffled" by the lack of massive parental protests at school board and city council meetings nationwide despite significant declines in American student test scores.
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Far-right German party wins state election
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic landslide victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first time a far-right party has finished first in a German state election since World War II.
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