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Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividend If GOP Wins Midterms
President Donald Trump pledged at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas to send every American adult a $5,000 'Trump dividend' if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's elections. The promise, estimated to cost over $1 trillion, faces legal and congressional hurdles and drew backlash from members of his own party.
61 articles 32 sources Sep 10 to Sep 11
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Modi Hosts Xi, Putin at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
World leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin gathered in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, with PM Narendra Modi holding a series of bilateral talks on the sidelines. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years, as the rival neighbors seek to reset ties strained by a deadly 2020 border clash.
54 articles 14 sources Sep 10 to Sep 12 - 2-day story
UK Bans Israeli West Bank Settlement Goods
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling settlers "terrorists" engaged in ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, while France and Canada announced similar trade measures.
43 articles 22 sources Sep 7 to Sep 8
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Anthropic CEO Leads Call to Slow AI Development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay calling on the AI industry to "slow the pace" of frontier model development, warning that AI swarms could take over the internet within months. In a rare show of unity, rival CEOs Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk publicly backed his appeal.
41 articles 30 sources Sep 12 to Sep 13 - 2-day story
Anthropic Researcher Resigns Warning AI Could Kill All Humans
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at AI company Anthropic, resigned and warned that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade, estimating a more than 10% chance of human extinction. Fellow Anthropic researchers echoed his concerns, saying AI labs are racing toward superintelligent systems that could escape human control.
37 articles 36 sources Sep 9 to Sep 10 - 4-day story
Federal Appeals Court Releases Batch of Unpublished Opinions
A federal appellate court released dozens of unpublished opinions in criminal and civil cases over several days in September 2026. The rulings cover appeals in cases involving defendants such as Sanchez-Romero, Williams, Davis, and others across various districts.
35 articles 1 source Sep 8 to Sep 11 - 5-day story
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 76
At least 76 people died after a fire engulfed the MV June Aster passenger ferry near Coron in Palawan province, the Philippines. Forensic teams are collecting DNA samples to identify victims as rescuers continue searching the charred vessel.
33 articles 20 sources Sep 9 to Sep 13 - 2-day story
Houthis Seize Yemen's Red Sea Coast, Threaten Key Shipping Lane
Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured Yemen's strategic port city of Mokha and advanced to Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their grip on a vital global oil shipping route. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on rebel-held targets as the advance boosts Iran's leverage against the United States.
32 articles 22 sources Sep 10 to Sep 11 - 3-day story
Reform UK Receives Record £72m from Crypto Billionaires
Reform UK received a record-breaking £72m in donations from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne in just 48 hours, the largest ever given to a UK political party. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner suggested new legislation capping foreign donations could apply retrospectively, potentially forcing Reform to return the money.
31 articles 15 sources Sep 11 to Sep 13 - 3-day story
Kimmel Pulls Talarico Interview From TV Citing FCC Threats
Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from ABC's broadcast to YouTube, claiming the Trump administration's FCC threatened the network over the appearance. The White House denies the threats, calling Kimmel's claims a false narrative, while the YouTube interview went viral with millions of views.
30 articles 21 sources Sep 10 to Sep 12 - 4-day story
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's emergency appeal to use a newly drawn Republican-backed congressional map for the November midterm elections. Justice Brett Kavanaugh's order blocks the GOP-favored redistricting, leaving Missouri to use its 2022 district lines instead.
30 articles 17 sources Sep 8 to Sep 11 - 2-day story
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Grounds Thousands of Flights
A technical failure in NATS, Britain's air traffic control system, caused over 2,000 flight cancellations at UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Airlines demanded the resignation of NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe, who was summoned to meet with the Transport Secretary.
27 articles 19 sources Sep 8 to Sep 9 - 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 - 1-day story
Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea, Over 130 Missing
An Indonesian passenger ferry carrying more than 240 people capsized in bad weather in the Java Sea on Sunday while traveling from East Java to South Kalimantan. Rescuers saved more than 100 passengers but at least 130 remain missing and six have been confirmed dead.
25 articles 21 sources Sep 13 to Sep 13 - Ongoing story3-day story
Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open men's singles title in New York on Sunday. The German claimed his second Grand Slam title of the year, extending American men's drought without a major champion since Andy Roddick in 2003.
23 articles 14 sources Sep 12 to Sep 14 - 3-day story
South Park renamed South America in Trump satire jab
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the animated series will be renamed South America for its 29th season, satirizing Trump's push to rename geographic landmarks like Lake Ontario as Lake America. The change also mocks Apple and Google for complying with the White House's renaming directives.
22 articles 21 sources Sep 8 to Sep 10 - 2-day story
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to White House aides
President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to aide Natalie Harp and other White House staff as holiday presents, according to financial disclosures. Ethics experts and watchdog groups are calling for investigations into whether the payments violated federal ethics rules barring supplemental compensation.
22 articles 20 sources Sep 9 to Sep 10 - 2-day story
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20B in U.S. Goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, escalating the trade war between the two countries. Prime Minister Mark Carney's dollar-for-dollar response targets American steel, dairy, electronics, and appliances with duties ranging from 15% to 50%.
22 articles 19 sources Sep 7 to Sep 8 - 3-day story
King Charles Confirms Harry and Meghan Not Returning as Working Royals
King Charles III sent a letter to senior UK government officials confirming that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family after their return to Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, were reportedly 'surprised' by the clarification of their status as private citizens.
22 articles 18 sources Sep 7 to Sep 9 - 2-day story
Oil Surges Past $100 as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
Oil prices breached $100 a barrel for the first time since July as escalating US-Iran attacks, including strikes on Iranian tankers and energy facilities in the Middle East, raised fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude settled above $101, fueling concerns about higher inflation and energy costs worldwide.
22 articles 18 sources Sep 9 to Sep 10