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All Opening Acts Quit Ed Sheeran's Tour Over Macklemore's Removal
Ed Sheeran's North American Loop Tour was thrown into chaos as all four supporting acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham—withdrew in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at MetLife Stadium. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly led a pressure campaign among stadium owners to force Macklemore's removal, though Sheeran said the decision was made by promoters.
77 articles 37 sources Sep 14 to Sep 17
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections, blocking new U.S. Postal Service rules in a 7-2 decision. Trump lashed out at the justices, including those he appointed, calling them 'not the people I interviewed.'
59 articles 38 sources Sep 14 to Sep 16 - 3-day story
AI CEOs Unite to Call for Development Slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for the AI industry to 'slow the pace' of frontier model development, warning of catastrophic risks including rogue AI swarms taking over the internet. In a rare show of unity, rivals Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk of xAI publicly backed the proposal, which includes third-party safety evaluations and global coordination.
50 articles 33 sources Sep 12 to Sep 14
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NBC LA News Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Chatsworth
An NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus accident in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood, killing three people including the pilot and journalist on board. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash, reviewing maintenance records and dashcam footage suggesting possible rotor or engine failure.
47 articles 27 sources Sep 16 to Sep 17 - Ongoing story2-day story
Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced he is immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of reporting 'fake news.' The move, announced on Truth Social, is expected to face legal challenges over First Amendment concerns and could extend to additional outlets.
41 articles 36 sources Sep 18 to Sep 19 - Ongoing story2-day story
Trump Announces Greenland Security Deal with Denmark
President Trump announced a deal with Denmark giving the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security, expanding the American military presence on the Arctic island while barring Russia and China from establishing bases there. The agreement follows months of Trump threatening to take the semi-autonomous Danish territory by force from the NATO ally.
38 articles 32 sources Sep 18 to Sep 19 - 3-day story
Carney embraces EU associate membership bid despite Trump threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, welcoming the EU's proposal to make Canada the bloc's first 'associate member' and calling for 'deep cooperation.' Carney framed the alliance as a way to protect sovereignty against outside pressures, despite President Trump warning it could be a 'hostile act.'
35 articles 24 sources Sep 16 to Sep 18 - 4-day story
Sydney Sweeney nude sports ad sparks athlete backlash
Sydney Sweeney's nearly nude advertisement for sports betting platform Novig triggered backlash from female athletes and Olympians who accused the campaign of sexualizing women's sports. The actress lost over 200,000 Instagram followers and fired back by posting ESPN covers featuring nude athletes like Serena Williams.
35 articles 24 sources Sep 13 to Sep 16 - 2-day story
UN Finds US Likely Committed War Crimes in Iran
A UN fact-finding mission found 'reasonable grounds' to believe the United States committed war crimes through strikes on an Iranian elementary school and sports centre in February, killing over 150 people including approximately 120 children. The findings were submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, while the White House rejected them.
31 articles 26 sources Sep 17 to Sep 18 - 2-day story
Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea, 130 Missing
Indonesian rescuers are searching for about 130 people missing after the ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized in bad weather in the Java Sea, leaving at least six dead and over 100 rescued. The vessel was carrying 243 passengers traveling from Surabaya in East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island.
31 articles 24 sources Sep 13 to Sep 14 - Ongoing story4-day story
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Authorizes 100% Tariffs on India
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law, authorizing sweeping sanctions on Russia and up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including India and China. The legislation, named for the late senator, passed the House 262-159 before reaching Trump's desk.
31 articles 17 sources Sep 16 to Sep 19 - 3-day story
Ms. Rachel matches Macklemore's $1M Palestinian aid donation
Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel pledged to match rapper Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestinian relief organizations and urged other celebrities to do the same. Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage, prompting Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft to each pledge $2 million in humanitarian aid.
29 articles 22 sources Sep 16 to Sep 18 - 5-day story
Federal Appeals Court Releases Batch of Opinions
A US federal circuit court released multiple unpublished opinions in criminal and civil appeal cases over several days in mid-September 2026. The rulings cover USA v. various defendants and a small number of civil disputes, most issued without published precedent.
29 articles 1 source Sep 14 to Sep 18 - 2-day story
Congress Probes Trump Jr. Wedding Funded by Putin-Linked Oligarch
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina confirmed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for two nights of their wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. Congressional Democrats are demanding answers about the financial ties, while Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed calls for a Justice Department investigation.
28 articles 21 sources Sep 14 to Sep 15 - Ongoing story2-day story
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 60 years, becoming chairman emeritus immediately. His son Howard Buffett, a board member since 1993, will succeed him as chairman, while Greg Abel continues as CEO of the $1.1 trillion conglomerate.
28 articles 20 sources Sep 18 to Sep 19 - 2-day story
War-Damaged Gaza Building Collapse Kills Dozens
A war-damaged apartment building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians including children and trapping dozens more under rubble. The structure, previously hit by Israeli strikes, housed displaced families who had moved in due to a lack of alternative shelter.
28 articles 17 sources Sep 16 to Sep 17 - 3-day story
EU Offers Canada First-Ever Associate Membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member during her State of the Union address, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance. The move aims to deepen cooperation on trade, defence, energy, and technology as Ottawa seeks to reduce dependence on the United States amid Trump's tariffs.
27 articles 18 sources Sep 16 to Sep 18 - 3-day story
Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open, extends American men's major drought
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open men's singles final on Sunday, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year. The loss extended American men's wait for a major champion to 23 years, dating back to Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open triumph.
26 articles 16 sources Sep 12 to Sep 14 - 2-day story
Russian drone hits Ukraine train after Boris Johnson passes through
A Russian drone hit a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other senior Western officials had passed through the area on a separate train. The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called the strike a message to the Western world, while Ukraine's foreign minister described it as 'Putin's terror knocking directly on the doors of the EU and NATO.' No casualties were reported on the targeted train.
25 articles 16 sources Sep 13 to Sep 14 - 3-day story
US Confirms Weapons Deployed in Space for First Time
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the United States has deployed weapons in orbit to defend against hostile adversary action. The first public acknowledgment of American space weapons comes amid rising concerns about a military arms race with Russia and China.
24 articles 23 sources Sep 14 to Sep 16