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Charlie Kirk’s family blamed Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university, in a wrongful death notice announced Wednesday that presages a possible lawsuit. Attorneys for the family said Kirk's death resulted from a string of “reckless decisions” by officials at Utah Valley University that left him exposed to a rooftop sniper, who fired a fatal shot from more than 400 feet (122 meters) away on Sept. 10, 2025. The university has faced harsh criticism for a lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.

Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says

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South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran war.• The quarterly survey is commissioned by the central bank and guides its thinking on the appropriate level of interest rates.• The average forecast of analysts, business people and trade union officials was for headline consumer inflation of 4.4% this year, unchanged from the second-quarter survey.• The average forecasts for 2027 and 2028 declined to 4.0% and 3.8%, respectively, from 4.2%

ECB's wage tracker points to modest uptick in negotiated pay growth

UK rents rise at fastest pace this year, data shows

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Canada to seek closer economic and security ties with Europe. Roughly 70% of Canadian exports go to the United States, and Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce that dependence. “I would like to work with you on op

EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce

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"The President Threw A Tantrum": Dem Congresswoman Recounts Heated Clash with Trump

The Kennedy Center board voted to close the center Tuesday after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to three sources familiar with the matter.“It was f**king crazy,” said one source familiar with the exchange between Trump and Rep. Joyce Beatty, whose lawsuit has prevented Trump’s name from being added to the building.Another source said Trump screamed, blaming Beatty for getting the courts involved and leading to the downfall of the performing arts center. Beatty told Trump he had put the Kenn

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What’s next for mail voting after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump

Election officials in both Democratic and Republican-led states breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping restrictions on mail-in balloting Monday, which they had warned would upend vote-by-mail and potentially disenfranchise millions of voters in the midterms.The decision means the voters can cast ballots by mail as the laws in their state previously allowed. While election officials have been anxious about Trump’s attempts to severely complicate the process, they have spent the last several months assuming — correctly — that courts wou

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues

Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms

Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now that the Trump administration’s major efforts to disrupt how Americans vote by mail have been blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Postal Service had recently implemented new rules placing unprecedented restrictions on the practice of mail voting in federal elections. State officials and voting rights organizations immediately challenged these rules, arguing that the executive agency has no authority under the U.S. Constitution to unilaterally regulate election practices. On Sept. 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court

10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

The rise in bond yields reached a critical threshold on Monday, with the 10-year Treasury yield hitting 5%, a level briefly touched in 2023 and otherwise not seen since 2007.The 10-year yield’s rise to multi-year highs could mean higher costs for Americans who want to buy a home, finance a car or take out other loans.Bond yields have marched higher this year, pushing up borrowing costs for consumers, businesses and the US government. Yields have climbed despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to quell concerns in the bond market.The global bond market, dominated by the almost $32

A Sacramento woman was fatally shot by a longtime stalker. DHS says he was in the country illegally

Can pilots be criminally charged after a plane crash? Here’s what experts say

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This country is paying its people to read. Can it stop brain rot?

Whether it’s while waiting for the train or chilling solo at a cafe, a tiny nation in Southeast Asia is nudging its people toward an increasingly elusive habit: reading.Singapore this month launched a novel five-year national campaign to nurture reading habits, with incentives including small payments to citizens who log their reading minutes on a government website.Officials are betting, the gamification strategy – using a points system to track the habit for a modest reward – and a sense of public participation can help to restore a habit being fast replaced by brain rot-inducing dooms

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US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

Democrats in the U.S. Congress launched an investigation this week into reports that a Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the wedding celebrations of President Donald Trump's son earlier this year.The Democrats' move comes on the heels of an article by ProPublica that Umar Kremlev, a wealthy Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid for wedding festivities for Donald Trump Jr. in the Bahamas in May.The report said that Kremlev has close ties to the Russian government."Why is a Russian oligarch and friend of Vladimir Putin financial

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate

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US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

Breanna Stewart had an American flag draped around her body as she soaked in the moment. The U.S. captain delivered again and the Americans continued their domination of international play, winning a fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title with a 97-79 victory over France on Sunday. The Americans have won 36 straight World Cup games, dating to the semifinals of the 2006 World Cup, where they lost to Russia. “We are the standard,” said Stewart, who scored 22 points in the victory and earned MVP honors of the tournament for the second time. “U

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After 18 years in Baltimore, John Harbaugh faces his biggest challenge yet: Turning around the New York Giants

The start of the new NFL season always brings a few things that take getting used to. Perhaps one of the most head-turning sights will be walking the sidelines of MetLife Stadium during the first game on Sunday.John Harbaugh will be making his regular-season debut with the New York Giants that night in New Jersey in a divisional matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys that could set the tone for both teams’ seasons. It’s bound to be a disarming sight: For the first time in 18 years, Harbaugh won’t be in the black-and-purple of the Baltimore Ravens.It’ll be a new home stadium, new colors, a bunc

Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa

Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered

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BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

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Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building

The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue

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The crypto industry saw Trump as its savior. His crypto business just snagged a key bill

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House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on

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Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California

Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities

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US Senator Sanders and Trump ally Bannon call for stronger AI oversight

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US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran

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10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision

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Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

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Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way

A federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls