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US Declares End to Largest Recorded Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The Department of Health and Human Services says the country’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak has ended after investigators traced and mitigated the source of the foodborne illness.
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Wall Street Ends Mixed as Investors Weigh Inflation Risks Against Strong AI Earnings
Major US stock indexes closed mixed as investors balanced warnings over tighter monetary policy and higher energy costs against strong earnings from artificial intelligence hardware companies.
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US Automakers Shift More Investment Toward Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Major American carmakers are reallocating capital toward hybrid and electric vehicle platforms to comply with stricter federal fuel-efficiency standards taking effect in future model years.
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FAA Introduces Temporary Airspace Restrictions for National Security Exercise
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed temporary flight restrictions and increased radar monitoring over several major metropolitan areas as part of a classified national security readiness exercise.
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Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Continue
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from preservation groups seeking to halt a multimillion-dollar ballroom project on the White House grounds while litigation continues.
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NASA Clears Major Artemis Flight Readiness Milestones
NASA engineers have completed a key flight readiness review for the Artemis heavy-lift launch system, keeping the lunar programme on course for upcoming crewed orbital testing.
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Atlantic Hurricane Strengthens as US Southeast Begins Emergency Preparations
US meteorologists are monitoring a rapidly intensifying Atlantic hurricane, prompting coastal authorities across the Southeast to issue early warnings and begin evacuation preparations.
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US Deploys Additional Border Personnel and Surveillance Technology
The Department of Homeland Security has sent more tactical units and surveillance equipment to high-traffic sectors of the southwest border as authorities respond to changing migration patterns and smuggling activity.
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Justice Department Official Ed Martin Leaves to Lead Trump Election Litigation
Ed Martin has resigned from his role overseeing presidential pardons at the Justice Department to direct election-related legal strategy for Donald Trump’s political organisation ahead of the midterms.
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Higher Gasoline and Diesel Prices Drive US Inflation Higher in August
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show rising fuel prices were a major contributor to faster consumer inflation in August, increasing pressure on household budgets.
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Former US Presidents Join September 11 Commemoration at Ground Zero
Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden joined Vice President JD Vance at New York’s September 11 memorial to honour victims of the attacks.
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Trump Joins Pentagon Ceremony Marking 25 Years Since September 11
President Donald Trump attended the Pentagon’s September 11 remembrance ceremony, paying tribute to victims and military personnel while highlighting national resilience and counterterrorism efforts.
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Pentagon Updates Indo-Pacific Maritime Strategy With Focus on Open Sea Lanes
The US Defense Department has published an updated strategy reaffirming plans for joint naval patrols and freedom-of-navigation operations in contested Indo-Pacific waters.
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US Advances Extradition Case Against Apollo Quiboloy
Federal prosecutors have completed additional documentation needed to seek the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines to face US human trafficking and racketeering charges.
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Major US Technology Firms Sign Power Deals for New AI Data Centres
Leading cloud computing companies have agreed joint ventures with regional utilities to build dedicated nuclear and natural gas generation capacity for large artificial intelligence data centre projects.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Press Congress to Act on AI Safety Risks
Lawmakers from both parties are urging congressional leaders to remain in Washington and draft artificial intelligence safeguards following warnings from industry executives about autonomous weapons and biological security risks.
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US Expands Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Semiconductors
The US Trade Representative has announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, battery components and legacy semiconductors as Washington seeks to protect domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
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FBI Warns States of Growing Foreign Cyber Threats to Election Infrastructure
Federal cybersecurity officials have warned state election authorities about increasingly sophisticated foreign interference tactics targeting voter registration systems and other election infrastructure.
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Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Republican Bid to Use New Congressional Map
Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied an emergency request to implement newly drawn Missouri congressional districts, leaving the state’s 2022 boundaries in place for the midterm elections.
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks White House Orders Restricting Mail-In Voting
A federal appeals court has permanently struck down executive directives imposing new rules on postal voting, ruling that the administration infringed on states’ constitutional authority to run elections.
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White House and House Republicans Negotiate Border Security and Spending Package
Senior administration officials and Republican congressional leaders are negotiating legislation combining border enforcement measures with federal spending provisions aimed at avoiding a government shutdown.
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US Imposes New Restrictions on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcycle Imports
The White House has invoked the Tariff Act of 1930 to restrict billions of dollars in Canadian imports after Ottawa imposed $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs, escalating bilateral trade tensions.
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Federal Reserve Signals Possible September Rate Increase as Inflation Reaches 3.4%
Federal Reserve officials have indicated that borrowing costs may need to rise after annual inflation reached 3.4%, with higher energy prices adding pressure to consumer costs.
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Iranian Missile Strike Damages US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Pentagon officials say Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base caused structural damage, though advance warning systems prevented casualties among US personnel.
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United States Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks With National Ceremonies
Americans marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and the Flight 93 National Memorial, honouring the 2,977 people killed.
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Supreme Court Allows $400 Million White House Ballroom Project to Continue
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency challenge from preservation groups seeking to halt a $400 million White House ballroom project, allowing construction to proceed while further litigation continues.
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Senior Justice Department Official Leaves to Handle Trump Election Litigation
Ed Martin, the Justice Department official overseeing presidential pardons, has resigned to lead election-related litigation for Donald Trump ahead of the November midterms.
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Trump Calls for US Boycott of Bombardier as Canada Dispute Widens
President Donald Trump has urged American companies to stop buying aircraft from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier, sending the company’s shares lower and adding pressure to already strained US-Canada commercial relations.
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Lawmakers Press House Leadership to Stay in Washington for AI Safety Legislation
Bipartisan lawmakers are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the congressional recess and begin work on artificial intelligence safeguards following warnings from technology executives about potential national security risks.
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Trump Administration Rejects Saudi Request for US Strikes on Houthi Forces
The White House has declined Saudi requests for direct US military action against Houthi forces advancing near strategic Red Sea shipping routes, signalling restraint despite the wider conflict involving Iran.
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Trump Promises $5,000 Tariff-Funded Payments if Republicans Keep Congressional Majorities
President Donald Trump has proposed distributing accumulated tariff revenue to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, drawing questions from legal experts and criticism from Democrats over the plan’s legality and elec...
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House Democrats Challenge Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers in Russia Sanctions Bill
Democratic lawmakers are opposing provisions in a bipartisan $60 billion Russia sanctions package that would give President Donald Trump broader unilateral authority to impose retaliatory tariffs on foreign governments.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map
Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected an emergency appeal seeking to implement newly drawn Missouri congressional districts, leaving the state’s 2022 map in place and dealing a setback to Republican redistricting efforts ahead of the midterms.
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump Orders Restricting Mail-In Voting
A federal appeals court has permanently blocked executive orders imposing new postal voting requirements, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority over elections administered by individual states.
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Federal Reserve Signals Possible September Rate Hike as Inflation Reaches 3.4%
Federal Reserve officials have indicated that another interest-rate increase is under consideration after August inflation reached 3.4%, with higher oil and diesel prices adding pressure despite White House calls for easier monetary policy.
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Trump Administration Bans Major Canadian Imports as Trade Dispute Escalates
The White House has invoked the Tariff Act of 1930 to block Canadian dairy products, motorcycles and alcoholic beverages after Ottawa imposed $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs, sharply escalating the bilateral trade dispute.
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Iran Launches Missile Strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Iran fired ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, while advance warnings to Qatari and American officials helped prevent casualties and an immediate further es...
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Hong Kong Court Convicts Wall Street Journal Publisher in Labor and Media Case
A Hong Kong court convicted a Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring a reporter from taking part in trade union activities, establishing a legal precedent that international observers say could further weaken corporate independence a...
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India and Japan Protest Territorial Depictions on Revised United Nations World Map
India and Japan have lodged formal diplomatic protests over a newly issued United Nations world map, with New Delhi objecting to the depiction of disputed territory involving China and Tokyo seeking corrections to territorial boundaries ...
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Anthropic Says It Blocked Scientists Seeking Biological Weapons Assistance From Claude
Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic says it banned a network of scientists that attempted to use its Claude models to assist with the conceptualization and potential development of biological weapons, underscoring security risks ...
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NATO Forces Disrupt Suspected Russian Operation Targeting Undersea Cables
NATO maritime forces intercepted and disrupted suspected Russian sabotage drills involving critical undersea communications cables, according to Western military officials, adding to concerns over the security of Europe’s subsea data inf...
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North Korea Expands Nuclear Capacity With New Uranium Enrichment Facility
United Nations officials say North Korea has built an undisclosed uranium enrichment facility that significantly increases its ability to produce weapons-grade fissile material, advancing its nuclear program despite international sanctions.
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Trump Threatens Preemptive Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the United States could launch military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, issuing the threat during national ceremonies marking the September 11 attacks amid heightened Middle East ...
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Houthi Forces Seize Key Red Sea Port as Oil Prices Surge Above $100
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have captured Yemen’s strategic port of Mocha and a nearby island, tightening their control around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as shipping disruptions push global crude oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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Hunter Biden-Linked Crypto Token Collapses Shortly After Trading Begins
A cryptocurrency token called Laptop, described in the source notes as launched by Hunter Biden, lost most of its value minutes after becoming publicly tradable.
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Pentagon Remains Without Dedicated Visitor Center 25 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
The Pentagon is the only one of the three principal Sept. 11 attack sites without a dedicated memorial visitor center, renewing calls from victims’ families and lawmakers for a permanent educational facility.
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US Supreme Court Asked to Hear Surrogacy Custody Dispute Involving Infant With Heart Condition
A California couple petitioned the Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute involving a four-week-old child born in Texas with a serious heart condition.
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Former Anthropic Researcher Warns Advanced AI Could Pose Severe Human Safety Risks
A former Anthropic researcher warned publicly that increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems could eventually pose catastrophic risks to human survival.
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US Declares End to Largest Recorded Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Investors Weigh Inflation Risks Against Strong AI Earnings
US Automakers Shift More Investment Toward Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
FAA Introduces Temporary Airspace Restrictions for National Security Exercise
Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Continue
NASA Clears Major Artemis Flight Readiness Milestones
Atlantic Hurricane Strengthens as US Southeast Begins Emergency Preparations
US Deploys Additional Border Personnel and Surveillance Technology
Justice Department Official Ed Martin Leaves to Lead Trump Election Litigation
Higher Gasoline and Diesel Prices Drive US Inflation Higher in August
Former US Presidents Join September 11 Commemoration at Ground Zero
Trump Joins Pentagon Ceremony Marking 25 Years Since September 11
Pentagon Updates Indo-Pacific Maritime Strategy With Focus on Open Sea Lanes
US Advances Extradition Case Against Apollo Quiboloy
Major US Technology Firms Sign Power Deals for New AI Data Centres
Bipartisan Lawmakers Press Congress to Act on AI Safety Risks
US Expands Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Semiconductors
FBI Warns States of Growing Foreign Cyber Threats to Election Infrastructure
Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Republican Bid to Use New Congressional Map
Federal Appeals Court Blocks White House Orders Restricting Mail-In Voting
White House and House Republicans Negotiate Border Security and Spending Package
US Imposes New Restrictions on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcycle Imports
Federal Reserve Signals Possible September Rate Increase as Inflation Reaches 3.4%
Iranian Missile Strike Damages US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
United States Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks With National Ceremonies
Supreme Court Allows $400 Million White House Ballroom Project to Continue
Senior Justice Department Official Leaves to Handle Trump Election Litigation
Trump Calls for US Boycott of Bombardier as Canada Dispute Widens
Lawmakers Press House Leadership to Stay in Washington for AI Safety Legislation
Trump Administration Rejects Saudi Request for US Strikes on Houthi Forces
Trump Promises $5,000 Tariff-Funded Payments if Republicans Keep Congressional Majorities
House Democrats Challenge Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers in Russia Sanctions Bill
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump Orders Restricting Mail-In Voting
Federal Reserve Signals Possible September Rate Hike as Inflation Reaches 3.4%
Trump Administration Bans Major Canadian Imports as Trade Dispute Escalates
Iran Launches Missile Strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Hong Kong Court Convicts Wall Street Journal Publisher in Labor and Media Case
India and Japan Protest Territorial Depictions on Revised United Nations World Map
Anthropic Says It Blocked Scientists Seeking Biological Weapons Assistance From Claude
NATO Forces Disrupt Suspected Russian Operation Targeting Undersea Cables
North Korea Expands Nuclear Capacity With New Uranium Enrichment Facility
Trump Threatens Preemptive Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Houthi Forces Seize Key Red Sea Port as Oil Prices Surge Above $100
Hunter Biden-Linked Crypto Token Collapses Shortly After Trading Begins
Pentagon Remains Without Dedicated Visitor Center 25 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
US Supreme Court Asked to Hear Surrogacy Custody Dispute Involving Infant With Heart Condition
Former Anthropic Researcher Warns Advanced AI Could Pose Severe Human Safety Risks
Apple Unveils $2,000 Tri-Screen Folding iPhone
Ross Fire Burns More Than 90,000 Acres in Texas and Forces Evacuations
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