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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 - Ongoing story3-day story
Anthropic CEO Calls for AI Industry to Slow Down
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for the AI industry to 'slow the pace' of frontier model development, warning that AI agents could take over the internet within months. OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk publicly backed the rare cross-industry agreement.
49 articles 33 sources Sep 12 to Sep 14
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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 - 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 - Ongoing story4-day story
Reform UK Receives Record £72m from Crypto Billionaires
Reform UK received £72 million in donations from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, each giving £36 million within 48 hours—the largest political donations in British history. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner suggested a new bill could retroactively cap foreign-based donations, potentially forcing Reform to return the funds.
35 articles 15 sources Sep 11 to Sep 14 - 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 - Ongoing story2-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 - 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 - Ongoing story3-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 - Ongoing story2-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
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