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general
Israel’s education system is failing the students who will shape its future - editorial
Just as defense is paramount to securing a thriving future for Israel, education is vital to the well-being and continued success of the Jewish state.
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Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site sees surge in construction activity, analysts say - report
Analysts reported a surge in construction at Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as the US explores ways to strike underground facilities.
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politics
Trump says he will grant a $5,000 dividend to all Americans if Republicans win midterms
Trump further said he would rename the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait."
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politics
Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP.
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business
Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the…
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Toddler with heart and brain conditions dies after being found unresponsive in bed
A 23-month-old girl with heart and brain conditions has died after her parents found her unresponsive at their Hong Kong flat, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said they received a…
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science
Rare whale and calf sighting prompts boatie warning
DOC is asking boaties to take care as a southern right whale and calf head south past Auckland.
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general
UN nuclear watchdog’s board ends probe into Syria’s past secret nuclear program
IAEA resolution calls on Damascus 'to continue its cooperation with the agency, including the excavation work' on nuclear reactor that Israel destroyed in 2007
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business
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The US president gave a wide-ranging speech at the Republican midterm convention. He defended the war in Iran, trade wars and tariffs, and the White House ballroom. He also called Democrats evil and…
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technology
Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire
Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
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science
‘Decorating the heavens’: a new Leonard French window sheds light on his masterpiece
National Gallery of Victoria In the 1950s and 60s, artists, writers and musicians were drawn to the islands in the Aegean, including Australian writers George Johnston and Charmian Clift, who took up…
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entertainment
Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games, Prince Harry's creation for veterans
Uganda's defence force chief says the country has withdrawn from the Invictus Games, the creation of Prince Harry, because they don't want to risk King Charles' disapproval.
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politics
South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz
As the Lee administration said that it would seek public consensus, the anti-war network will continue roaring to stop the country from being dragged into the Iran war.
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politics
Fetterman says he'll still caucus with Democrats after video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) confirmed Wednesday night he still plans to caucus with the Democratic Party despite making a video appearance during the Republican National Committee's midterm…
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business
Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for wholesale inflation report: Live updates
The first of two inflation reports due this week is in focus as oil prices rise.
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technology
OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules
Sept 9 - OpenAI said on Wednesday it was pushing for mandatory national AI safety requirements in the United States on concern the technology could accelerate its own development, after some of its…
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politics
Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack
Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
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politics
‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump tries to energize his base by placing himself front and center
President Donald Trump spoke on the first night of the GOP midterm convention, where he promised — without specifics — that Americans would get dividend checks if Republicans keep Congress.
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politics
Trump touts ‘most successful’ presidency, promises US$5,000 to citizens in speech
US President Donald Trump kicked off the Republican Party’s midterm campaign season in Dallas on Wednesday night, headlining the opening of a highly unusual convention aimed at rallying voters ahead…
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politics
British-Somaliland group slams UK government over Israel policy
The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and the United Kingdom following new British measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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business
Cottage cheese craze drives new 'state-of-the-art' dairy factory
Surging global demand for high-protein low-fat dairy foods is driving a major factory expansion in the South Island.
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politics
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
During his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.
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general
Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base?
Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks.
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politics
Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, are also set to visit Toronto and North Bay, Ont., before leaving Friday.
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politics
Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways
Trump says, 'Pretend I’m on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
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business
Argentina’s struggling industry fuels debate over Milei’s economic model
Argentina’s manufacturers are shedding jobs and closing plants, fuelling debate over the economic costs of government’s reforms. Leer más
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business
AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tr infrastructure needs
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is developing a new platform to pool capital from institutional investors, aiming to roughly quadruple the private capital it mobilises for…
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politics
Trump reportedly warned that Iran conflict could last beyond his presidency
WSJ report says Vance, Rubio and others told US president that war could extend beyond Jan. 2029 inauguration, as he claims it will end 'immediately after' Nov. midterm elections
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politics
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy
Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
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business
UBS CEO flags investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks mount
The UBS top boss cautioned that investors face an increasingly complicated environment given multiple headwinds.
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general
Sea drones injure eight in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi, officials say
Sept 10 - Sea drones injured eight people in Russia's popular Black Sea resort of Sochi late on Wednesday, authorities of the surrounding Krasnodar region said on the Telegram messaging app.
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general
Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
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politics
Trump pledges $5K 'Trump dividend' if Republicans hold onto Congress
President Trump pledged a $5,000 payout to U.S. adults on Wednesday, but only if Republicans hold onto their majority in Congress come November. "Here is my promise: if the Republicans win the House…
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business
England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
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science
Fears sensitive health files stolen in cyber incident, minister briefed
Police are reportedly investigating an incident in which a large number of files relating to clinical trials may have been stolen.
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technology
Myanmar tin mega-mine restarts operations
YANGON - One of the world’s biggest tin mines, located in an autonomous region of war-torn Myanmar, is resuming operations suspended since 2023 and ramping up exports to China, a think tank said on…
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general
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
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politics
Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens
The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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politics
Rubio defends US strikes on boats, warns of drug cartel ‘cancer’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Wednesday, arguing Latin American cartels would “eat these countries…
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general
Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.
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general
Ellerslie homicide: Murderer describes how crime scene was cleaned
Lok Fung Lorrence Li has pleaded not guilty to murdering Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong in 2023.
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sports
Fijiana and Manusina set to fly Pacific flag at WXV Global Series Challenger
Fiji and Samoa are set to fly the Pacific flag at the 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong
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science
August was world’s joint-hottest month on record, scientists say
Scientists said climate change likely played a role in the Nepal and Tibet landslides and flash floods.
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business
The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?
Quinn Rooney/Getty On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in…
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politics
Trump claims U.S. adults will get a $5k ‘dividend’ if Republicans win the midterms
During his speech at the Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump announced that every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republican won the midterm elections in…
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technology
US trial against China’s Huawei opens with prosecutor calling the company a criminal enterprise
The trial against the tech giant kicked off in Brooklyn on Sept 9.
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general
"Surge In Construction" Seen At Iran's Suspected Nuke Site At Pickaxe Mountain: Report
Analysts at the Washington-based think tank reviewed satellite imagery spanning six years, and found "a clear surge in construction activity" this year, with Iran erecting "a security perimeter around…
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‘Discarded for what?’ Sentencing hearing for couple convicted in filmmaker’s killing
Victim impact statements were delivered Wednesday as a judge considers sentences for a Toronto couple convicted in the killing of filmmaker Reeyaz Habib.
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politics
Trump promises $6,300 payout to US adults if Republicans win election
No further details were immediately available about the proposal.
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politics
Trump says activity seen at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urges Tehran 'not to get cute'
DALLAS/WASHINGTON, Sept 9 - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urging Tehran to be cautious.
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Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and…
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sports
Winnipeg Goldeyes face elimination after playoff-opening loss
The Goldeyes dropped Game 1 of the best-of-three West Division Semifinal 5-1 to the rival Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Wednesday night.
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politics
Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content in algorithm-free world
Adam Mosseri says platform’s algorithm ‘feels like a black box’ but company trying to give users more control after Labor announces opt-out plan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
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'Wonder if I should become a cockroach': Mallya cries 'injustice' over bank dues
Mallya, who is living in London, made the remarks while responding to the legal proceedings against him and defending his position on the recovery of money owed to banks by his now-defunct Kingfisher…
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business
SMH columnist Peter FitzSimons tells Alan Jones trial alleged victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse
FitzSimons tells court that complainant C told him Jones, who has pleaded not guilty, would touch his penis and he ‘kept pushing it away’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
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science
OpenAI claims another huge mathematical result amid fights over credit, ethics and privacy
Deomis/Getty Images OpenAI has announced one of its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) models has found an answer to one of the biggest open questions in mathematics, the Navier-Stokes Millennium…
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entertainment
New Pacific research explores how sleep could improve youth mental health
New research in the Pacific is looking at how sleep can address youth mental health challenges.
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science
Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report
Global temperatures are once again reaching new records as potentially historic El Niño conditions continue to unfold, according to a study released Tuesday.
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science
August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
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business
Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market
Samsung is drawing more iPhone users to its foldables as Apple’s rumored entry threatens to reshape the market.
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general
Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge
Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028 Rhode Island’s Dan McKee became the first sitting governor…
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sports
Melbourne's NFL game is a battle of opposing jet lag strategies
The San Francisco 49ers arrived a week in advance of their Melbourne NFL game, while the Rams will arrive the day before. A sleep expert says both strategies have merit, but one may have a slight…
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entertainment
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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technology
Is the Philippine military ‘massively underfunded’?
The Philippines’ military modernisation road map is set for delays over budget constraints, with critics calling out what they say is President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s “lip service” approach and…
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politics
China’s Communist Party quietly signals social stability push with new high-level body
China’s ruling Communist Party has signalled a renewed push for social stability by quietly setting up a high-level party group about a year ahead of its 21st national congress. The creation of the…
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business
Jacqui Lambie says Pauline Hanson a ‘bloody coward’ after One Nation cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor
Lambie, a veteran and Tasmanian senator, says One Nation leader is showing her ‘true colours’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
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politics
Argentina to file criminal complaint against Israeli drilling company for operating in Falklands
The Argentine Foreign Ministry said in December that Navitas had not obtained the proper permits and that its plans were “unilateral and illegitimate.”
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general
Nearly 20 Cats Found Dead, Mutilated In Mumbai's Chembur, Case Filed
Nearly 20 cats have been found dead and mutilated in the Panjrapole area of Mumbai's Chembur, prompting the police to register an FIR and launch an investigation.
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entertainment
Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention
Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
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entertainment
Apple Watch Series 12 Hypertension Notification Delayed In India
Apple has opened pre-order options for customers across several markets including India, with the Watch Series 12 to become available across stores from September 18, at starting price of Rs 56,900 a…
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technology
Ant International partners with Visa, Mastercard on developing AI payments
Visa, Mastercard and Ant International are working on common standards for AI-agent payments — including ways to verify and monitor their transactions.
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technology
WATCH: Minnesota police drone locates child in pond
When a 911 call came in about a child who appeared to be struggling in a pond, police in St. Paul, Minnesota used a drone to help locate the boy and speed up the rescue.
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general
Twenty-five years after 9/11: Looking back at the 'Before Times' for American Jewry
Despite the conspiracy theories that tried to pin the attacks on Israelis and Jews, the dominant narrative was that Israel and the United States were engaged in battle against a common enemy.
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IAEA passes resolution reporting Iran to UN for breaching non-proliferation obligations
The International Atomic Energy Agency resolution follows a previous one passed on June 12 last year that found Iran in "non-compliance" with its non-proliferation obligations.
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Dermer denies Netanyahu, UAE leader spoke before October 7 massacre, war
Dermer, one of Netanyahu’s closest confidants and a central figure in Israel’s relations with the US and the Gulf states, said he would have known had such a call taken place.
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politics
Trump claims Tehran trying to influence midterms, says war will end after election
“I think the war will end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer,” Trump stated as he prepared to board Air Force One.
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business
Turpaz CEO donates NIS 70 million to three of Israel’s leading hospitals
During the ceremony, Sheba inaugurated its Institute for Obstetric and Gynecologic Imaging in memory of Cohen Khazon’s late parents, Nediva (Gisèle) and Moshe (Musa) Cohen.
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Labour picks former child refugee to stand in byelection for Starmer’s seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in the 1990s, likely to face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contest A former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to…
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business
Enbridge makes US$2.55B acquisition of pipeline, storage systems in U.S. midwest
Enbridge's acquisition of Tallgrass Energy includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline system that transports oil to a major storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.
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politics
Missouri’s chaotic redistricting battle: Where it stands
A showdown over Missouri's congressional map has taken several turns in the last week, as competing court rulings leave lingering questions about which district boundaries should be in effect for the…
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politics
Moe says latest U.S. trade move would have minor impact on Saskatchewan
Trump's orders are set to take effect later this month and would also ban imports of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles, some dairy products and alcoholic beverages.
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technology
American students' reading scores falling behind international peers
New data shows American students continue to fall behind their international peers in reading. The 2025 Program for International Assessment found that 15-year-old students' reading scores fell by 14…
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politics
US drone ban proposal to combat China’s dominance concerns American police, farmers
Greg Reverdiau, an Arizona-based drone trainer, said he saw something highly unusual for politically polarised America when he waded through public comments on a US government proposal to restrict…
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business
Trump escalates Canada trade war by banning some imports
After Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. took effect on Tuesday, the Trump administration moved to ban imports of certain Canadian motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. CBS News chief…
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politics
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
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general
NTSB set to interview pilots involved in deadly Amazon cargo plane crash
Transportation safety investigators are set to interview pilots involved in Sunday's deadly cargo plane crash in Miami, killing five people on the ground. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
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technology
Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules
Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
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technology
WATCH: What to know about 'Cat in the Hat' trend and how to keep kids safe
ABC News' Bethany Braun-Silva explains what the trend is and Dr. Alok Patel shares what to know to keep kids safe.
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general
‘Dynacare sucks’: Manitoba premier considers making lab services public
Manitoba is considering de-privatizing all lab tests after striking Dynacare workers were deemed essential by the provincial labour board and ordered back to work.
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business
Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion The Treasury Department announced…
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general
Returning to Tel Aviv: First United Airlines flight since February lands at Ben-Gurion Airport
United Airlines’ first flight from Newark to Tel Aviv since before Operation Roaring Lion landed in Israel on Wednesday.
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politics
Live updates: Republicans kick off first-ever midterm convention
President Trump is giving a keynote address on Wednesday evening.
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technology
Explosions heard in Iran's Minab, Sirik, Qeshm Island
Iran's IRNA reported on Wednesday that a loud explosion was heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that “it is not yet clear whether the sound originated from the sea or if the…
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Missouri's GOP-friendly congressional map returns to Supreme Court
Missouri's redistricting battle reached the Supreme Court for a second time after an appeals panel on Wednesday refused to halt an order instructing Missouri Republicans to move ahead with their…
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2 new suspects arrested in the January 23 mass abduction/murder of Sinaloa mine workers
In what may have been a case of mistaken identity, an armed group descended on the mine workers' camp on January 23, abducting 10 employees. Hope for their safe return faded as first five of their…
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sports
Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.
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politics
Australia politics live: Malinauskas warns Albanese not to follow One Nation down rabbit hole of migration cuts
Follow the day’s news live ‘We need to explain Australia doesn’t have a migration crisis’: Malinauskas Peter Malinaukas says he understands the concerns of Australians worried about migration and the…
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Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay efforts for rapid Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Blinken called a conversation between him and Qatari Emir al-Thani a "complete fiction" after Haaretz claimed that he told the emir to wait to make a deal between Israel and Hamas.
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politics
Trump claims firefighters carried him from ground zero after 9/11 attack
The White House shared no proof the incident occurred.
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business
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
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