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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 - 5-day story
Reform UK Receives Record £72m From Crypto Billionaires
Reform UK received two record-breaking £36m donations from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne over one weekend, totaling £72m. The donations have sparked debate about whether they comply with UK law, with ministers suggesting proposed legislation capping foreign-based donations could apply retrospectively.
39 articles 15 sources Sep 11 to Sep 15 - 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
Carney Pushes Canada-EU Alliance Despite Trump Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first 'associate member' in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, calling for 'deep cooperation' on trade, defence, and critical minerals. The push comes despite US President Donald Trump threatening 'serious tariffs' and calling the idea 'laughable.'
34 articles 24 sources Sep 16 to Sep 17 - 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 story3-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 - 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 - 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 - Ongoing story2-day story
UN Finds US Committed War Crimes in Iran School Strike
UN-backed human rights experts found 'reasonable grounds' to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes on Iran, including a February Tomahawk missile attack on a primary school in Minab that killed over 150 people, most of them children. The fact-finding mission also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during their crackdown on anti-government protests.
27 articles 23 sources Sep 17 to Sep 18 - 3-day story
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Iraq Drone Attack
Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory hit the vital energy conduit, which carries roughly 5% of global oil supply. The shutdown comes amid escalating regional tensions, including Houthi advances in the Red Sea and threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
27 articles 16 sources Sep 11 to Sep 13 - 2-day story
Von der Leyen Proposes Canada as EU's First Associate Member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member during her State of the Union address. The unprecedented status aims to deepen cooperation on trade, defence, energy, and technology as Ottawa seeks to reduce dependence on the United States.
26 articles 18 sources Sep 16 to Sep 17 - 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 - 2-day story
US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India, China
The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring late Senator Lindsey Graham, authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The legislation now heads to Trump's desk for his signature.
24 articles 16 sources Sep 16 to Sep 17 - 2-day story
Judge Blocks Trump Name on Kennedy Center as Board Votes to Close
A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center cannot add President Trump's name to the building without Congress's approval. The Trump-appointed board then voted to immediately close the performing arts venue for two years of renovations, citing structural and financial concerns.
23 articles 17 sources Sep 15 to Sep 16 - 2-day story
Pro Ref Admits VAR Error on Haaland's Derby Winner
Pro Ref has admitted an "error of judgement" after VAR allowed Erling Haaland's controversial second-half goal to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The decision sparked fury from United players, manager Michael Carrick, and pundits including Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.
23 articles 4 sources Sep 13 to Sep 14