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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure
The UK threatened to expel Israeli diplomats in response to Israel’s decision to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem, a move sparked by UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements.
Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for November 29 after his housing reform measures faced parliamentary defeat, seeking to capitalize on the issue as a campaign focus.
Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managers
Republicans and Democrats are uniting against pharmacy benefit managers, with bipartisan legislation targeting vertical integration in the prescription drug industry amid widespread frustration over rising healthcare costs.
Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates
Voters increasingly turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to research candidates and verify claims during elections, though experts warn the technology can subtly reinforce existing beliefs.
Supreme Court’s new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case where Boulder County, Colorado sues ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy over climate-related damages, with potential implications for state authority to hold corporations accountable.
Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade
Quebec voters are poised to elect the Parti Québécois, a separatist party promising a referendum on independence, for the first time in more than a decade, led by lawyer Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
Wednesday briefing: ​Can Burnham ​seek a ​different ​path​ to Trump’s world order?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, navigating diplomatic tensions amid questions about how Britain should approach the resurgent far right empowered by Trump’s administration.
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of ‘falsehoods’ ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration filed court documents defending its ban of three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and threatening national security ahead of a judicial hearing.
Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release
Pakistan has sealed major roads into Islamabad to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from reaching the capital for a planned protest on September 27.
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
Pakistan’s military received a U.S. drone company delegation and placed a limited procurement order, though the firm also sells drone technology to rival India and has Israeli founders.
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Qatar’s foreign ministry says diplomacy is essential to resolving global crises, welcoming Belgium and Rwanda’s restored diplomatic ties after 18 months of tensions over conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
US President Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy RodrÃguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing cooperation in energy, mining, and security following Maduro’s seizure by US forces.
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House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill incorporating President Trump’s request to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, passing 216-212 with minimal Democratic support.
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
The House approved legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, a long-discussed ethics proposal that advanced amid campaign season but faced criticism over exemptions and unrelated provisions.
R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84
R. James Woolsey, who served as CIA director during the Clinton administration starting in early 1993, has died at age 84 from a stroke.
Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops
A federal judge questioned whether Defense Secretary Hegseth’s testosterone treatment program for troops differs legally from hormone therapy provided to transgender service members under Trump’s military ban.
House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers
House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget resolution authorizing spending for Iran military operations, farmer aid, and voting restrictions, advancing it through special reconciliation procedures requiring only a simple majority.
Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California gubernatorial campaign Wednesday, urging voters who dislike President Trump to consider supporting him anyway, while pledging to slash gas prices, utility bills, and state income taxes.
Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally
Trump dismissed affordability as a Democratic talking point while promoting his Trump accounts investment program at a Georgia rally, touting economic benefits despite low approval ratings on economic handling.
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that’s dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Data center backlash in rural Texas is dividing traditionally Republican areas as Democrats spotlight the issue in the 2026 governor’s race, potentially reshaping the state’s political dynamics.
Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to create a new bank funded by China tariff revenue to support US manufacturing and revitalize industrial regions across the country.
Fifth person dies in New York City amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A fifth person has died in New York City from legionnaires’ disease traced to cooling towers on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 82 confirmed cases and no new diagnoses reported in six days.
$37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ | First Thing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed that the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, prompting lawmakers to question the conflict’s objectives and rising expenditures.
Journalists urge correspondents’ association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
Hundreds of journalists and press freedom groups urge the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly defend the press against Trump administration attacks at the rescheduled dinner.
Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC Chair Lina Khan to lead the city’s Economic Development Board and longtime government official Tony Shorris to head the Economic Development Corporation.
Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill
A special prosecutor dismissed all felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening New Orleans officials over a court system dispute.
Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children face losing legal representation after the Trump administration cut funding to legal organizations and accelerated deportation proceedings, advocates warn.
Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections
A congressional plan to delay new endangered right whale protections until 2035 advanced with support from fishing industries, while environmentalists warn the extended moratorium could threaten the species’ survival.
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Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Frontier Airlines, led by 89-year-old Bill Franke, plans to introduce first-class seating and premium amenities next year as budget carriers face mounting cost pressures and competition from larger rivals.
‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
American companies face a three-way squeeze from Trump-era tariffs, surging fuel costs, and rising interest rates, forcing manufacturers and retailers to raise prices or reduce operations.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation traditionally performed by Wall Street junior bankers.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European battery companies are pursuing nanotechnology solutions to compete globally, with firms like LeydenJar and Powall developing advanced materials and coatings to improve battery performance and durability.
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Chiltern Railways has become the sixth train operator to enter public ownership under Labour’s nationalisation programme, with improved services and additional trains planned for the commuter rail route between London and Birmingham.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells using domestic materials to reduce U.S. dependence on China, while the Trump administration criticizes Ford’s ties to Chinese battery producers.
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Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
Nvidia will officially expand DLSS 5 AI rendering support to older RTX 40-series GPUs following its RTX 50 launch, though gamers will receive limited control compared to available developer tools.
This rugged phone’s removable camera can survive and capture your extreme adventures
RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro rugged phone features a removable camera module that functions as a standalone action cam, launching via Kickstarter this month at €799 before a global release in October.
Aqara goes all in on smart lighting
Aqara unveiled a comprehensive smart lighting lineup at IFA, including floor lamps, outdoor fixtures, and light strips compatible with Thread and Zigbee protocols.
Lexar’s Muse is an ultra-slim portable SSD that’s less than 4mm thick
Lexar has introduced an ultra-slim portable SSD measuring 3.8mm at its thickest point, offering read speeds up to 1,050MB/s but requiring a proprietary magnetic cable instead of standard USB-C.
This NAS company wants to run your local smart home
Ugreen unveiled its HomeAgent smart home platform this week, featuring local AI processing, security camera storage, and voice control through its Uliya assistant, all designed to keep user data private without monthly fees.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable installation and server restarts, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts
Circular unveiled its Ring 3 Series with vibrating alerts and contactless NFC payments in both Pro and Slim models, featuring improved battery life and health-tracking capabilities.
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $12.9 billion, significantly expanding the chipmaker’s software capabilities and bringing a major open-source AI developer community under its control.
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Most Critical Minerals Aren’t Going to the Energy Transition
Analysis shows renewable energy and electric vehicles accounted for only 26% of demand for critical minerals in 2024, with the remainder driven by construction, defense, and conventional industries.
Russia Is Redrawing Its Energy Map Through the Arctic
Russia is accelerating Arctic shipping routes to redirect energy exports to Asia, particularly LNG and crude oil, as Europe implements sanctions and chokepoints threaten traditional trade corridors.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes significant action to support aging infrastructure and guard against supply disruptions, according to an official assessment.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June, driven by higher energy prices following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting global energy markets.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain after a power outage affected its Birmingham control centre on Sunday, with most routes halted until further notice.
Sierra Club Florida Reacts: Vickie Cavey Resigns as JEA Chief Executive Officer
Vickie Cavey resigned as CEO of Jacksonville Energy Authority effective September 25 after serving since 2024, marking the fifth leadership change in six years amid customer bill increases and board investigations.
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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished over the past 16 years due to coastal erosion and landslides, with costs reaching £1.1 million.
Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels threaten 770 million people globally and pose an existential threat to economies, infrastructure, and ecosystems. World leaders are adopting a UN declaration recognizing sea level rise as an immediate crisis, not a distant scenario.
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Trump Overhaul Could Gut Head Start Preschool Standards
The Trump administration is planning to dramatically reduce Head Start’s quality standards, replacing over 100 pages of regulations with roughly a dozen pages and deferring most requirements to state and local law.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK classrooms exceeded 40C during recent heatwaves, forcing schools to close and leaving teachers and pupils struggling with heat-related illness and inability to learn effectively.
Why Mandatory Summer Reading Doesn’t Work—and What Teachers Prefer Instead
Teachers question whether mandatory summer reading lists effectively combat reading skill loss during breaks, with many preferring student choice and personalized assignments instead.
Federal Equity Centers Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Fight to Stay Open
Federal equity assistance centers supporting school desegregation and civil rights face an uncertain future as the Trump administration proposes eliminating their $6.6 million annual funding and rescinding program regulations.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary school writing proficiency has become a significant concern as districts nationwide struggle with low student performance. Some school systems are adopting evidence-based instructional methods to improve writing skills and see promising results.
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