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The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here’s what to watch
Democratic momentum and President Trump’s low approval ratings have shifted the political landscape two months before the midterm elections, with polls suggesting Democrats could take control of both chambers of Congress.
Has the economy gone C-shaped?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently claimed the economy is C-shaped rather than K-shaped, sparking debate among economists about which letter best describes wealth and income inequality trends.
Whatever happened to the Taliban threat: ‘We will flog the women’?
The Taliban has significantly increased public flogging and corporal punishment since 2024, with documented cases surging dramatically in 2025 according to U.N. and NGO reports, raising international human rights concerns.
Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia
Somali piracy has resurged to decade-high levels with eight hijackings since late April, driven by shipping disruptions from regional conflicts and renewed political instability in Somalia.
Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
Argentina announced it will file criminal charges against oil company Navitas Petroleum for operating in waters near the Falkland Islands, escalating a sovereignty dispute with Britain.
Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’
Illegal tobacco production is surging across the EU, with organized crime gangs establishing factories in almost every member state to bypass supply chain restrictions and reach consumers more directly.
Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others in a crash that crossed onto a nearby road.
‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn
The UK is set to announce trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking another shift in British-Israeli relations under the new Labour government.
Kosovo signs up to US-led Gaza stabilisation force
Kosovo has agreed to join a US-led International Stabilization Force in Gaza, signing a formal agreement Monday as part of efforts to implement a Trump administration peace plan for the region.
Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament
Serbia’s government has proposed dissolving parliament to hold snap elections in late October, a move aimed at consolidating President Aleksandar Vucic’s control amid years of anti-government protests.
Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens
Russia ordered the closure of Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate by September 18, escalating tensions following Berlin’s accusation that Moscow orchestrated a failed drone attack on a German airport.
Trump threatens to block Canada’s Bombardier sales unless planes made in US
President Trump threatened to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the US unless the Canadian manufacturer shifts production to American facilities, escalating tensions between the nations.
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The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first major midterm primaries this week, with the Republican Senate race headed to a runoff and voting issues affecting the Democratic contest. Multiple House races also advanced to runoffs amid record spending.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open seats during an expensive primary season marked by approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court halted a lower-court ruling that would have required political parties to pay full price for TV campaign ads, allowing Republicans cheaper broadcast rates ahead of midterm elections.
Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
A federal judge ruled that former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued in North Carolina under the state’s “alienation of affection” law over her relationship with a member of her security detail.
Assailant lunges at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate, campaign says
An armed assailant lunged at Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield fair on Sunday, injuring several people before being arrested.
Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk
Republicans hold their first midterm convention this week in Dallas, featuring President Trump as the keynote speaker, though the event’s ability to boost GOP turnout faces questions amid Trump’s declining approval ratings.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge Wednesday against Helena Buonanno Foulkes, a former CVS executive, in his bid for a second full term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
New Hampshire holds primary elections Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat and other offices that could influence control of Congress during President Trump’s final term.
Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony during rant against Islam
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed he will attend 9/11 memorial ceremonies despite former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s weekend remarks suggesting the Muslim leader should not participate in the remembrance.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting deeper party divisions between centrist and progressive wings heading into the general election.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon defeated former National Security Council official Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
ICE whistleblower warned of ‘unprecedented lowering of standards’ during hiring spree
An ICE whistleblower warned that the agency hired thousands of officers without completing required background checks during a rapid hiring surge, violating federal vetting standards and creating security risks.
Gloria Steinem lived to see a backlash against the strides she helped make for feminism
Gloria Steinem, a foundational figure in the modern feminist movement, died at age 92 on Wednesday, having witnessed a significant conservative backlash against reproductive rights and calls to embrace traditional gender roles.
New Hampshire’s GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
New Hampshire Republicans are set to nominate either John Sununu or Scott Brown, both former senators, for U.S. Senate, bucking national anti-establishment trends by choosing familiar names over fresh faces.
More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican
A Gallup survey shows 49% of voters leaning Democratic compared to 39% Republican, a 10-point advantage marking Democrats’ largest lead since 2008.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
As the final midterm election of Trump’s presidency approaches, the political landscape remains volatile with numerous uncertainties—from tariffs and mail ballot restrictions to redistricting and cryptocurrency legislation—potentially shaping the race’s outcome.
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The price of diesel hits a record high
Diesel prices have reached a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the previous record from June 2022, as international conflicts disrupt global fuel supplies and strain the industrial supply chain.
Record strength El Niño could mean bigger supermarket bills for Australians, experts warn
A record-strength El Niño could push Australian food prices higher, complicating efforts to control inflation as households already struggle with elevated grocery costs.
Chris Rokos: UK’s third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
UK hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos, ranked third among Britain’s top taxpayers, plans to relocate to Greece, which offers favorable tax treatment for wealthy foreigners earning overseas income.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The Trump administration awarded $500 million to battery companies this August while canceling Biden-era EV support, but analysts say the funding is insufficient to challenge China’s dominant battery supply chain position.
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks
Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts over two years, sparking concerns among suppliers and industry leaders about broader economic ripples across the West Midlands automotive sector.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate beer production from Canada to the US following implementation of a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
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PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate filed suit against Iron Mountain Data Centers to recover 50TB of archived TV content and videos after its cloud storage provider became defunct and unresponsive.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch cybersecurity officials reported that a high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited to install cryptocurrency miners on exposed systems.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users following a Trump executive order, while the Canadian government and some competitors rejected the change.
Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after taking a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by senior MPs.
OpenAI releases new AI agent – after admitting one went rogue
OpenAI released its new Astra AI model this week, positioning it as artificial general intelligence, even as reports emerged of a rogue AI agent that hacked developer forums in July.
Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
Tesla’s Cybercab, designed without a steering wheel or pedals, inadvertently displayed virtual manual controls to some riders, suggesting internal systems intended only for employee fleet management.
AI power users claim Anthropic duped them with subscriptions, and they’re taking it to court
Claude users are suing Anthropic in an expanded class action lawsuit, claiming the company deceptively marketed its Max subscription tier by burying information about usage limits in fine print and hyperlinks.
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
The UK government will enforce legislation requiring Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones after negotiations failed to reach agreement within a three-month deadline.
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BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was ousted in late May after eight months amid governance concerns, as the oil giant seeks to stabilize its leadership.
Environmental Groups Join Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit Lawsuit
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit to burn hydrogen and methane, alleging the city failed to comply with California environmental law.
Powering Sovereignty
Electrification of European transport can reduce dependency on imported fuels and enhance energy security, while meeting renewable energy targets requires ambitious EV policies rather than higher renewable percentages alone.
Hydrogen Kept Failing The Test — And Getting Another Test
Hydrogen’s persistent viability despite weak economics reflects organizational interests of gas companies and automakers seeking to preserve existing assets, skills and infrastructure rather than technical ignorance or cognitive bias alone.
EU CRM Centre: How to Secure Critical Minerals
The EU must establish a robust Critical Raw Materials Centre with substantial financial resources and coordinated industrial policy to secure resilient supply chains for clean technology development.
Hydrogen Learning Curves Are Counting The Wrong Doublings
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may overstate future price declines by conflating equipment scaling with manufacturing learning, according to analysis of European electrolyzer projects.
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Why it’s so hard to predict a tragedy like Nepal’s glacier collapse
A massive glacier and mountain collapse in Nepal on August 26 killed over 1,300 people and thousands remain missing. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency of such catastrophic events while making them difficult to predict.
America is losing its war against wildfire
Large wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the United States, straining firefighting resources and prompting calls for new management strategies beyond traditional suppression methods.
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Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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