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America's McLaughlin-Levrone Just Did Something Incredible
2025-09-18

America's McLaughlin-Levrone Just Did Something Incredible

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has notched the fastest time in one women's track event in four decades, managing to finish the 400-meter race in a sub-48-second time. McLaughlin-Levrone blazed through a rainy women's 400m world championship final in Tokyo on Thursday in 47.78 seconds—the swiftest time recorded in the event...

FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over alleged illegal ticket resale tactics and deceptive pricing
2025-09-18

FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over alleged illegal ticket resale tactics and deceptive pricing

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says has resulted in consumers paying “significantly more” than the face value of a ticket.In a lawsuit filed in California District Court on Thursday, the FTC accuses the companies of multiple forms of illicit behavior. Seven other states — Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia — joined the FTC’s suit.The companies “tacitly” coordinated with ticket brokers — middlemen who buy tickets when they first go on sale — by profiting off of the resold tickets in the secondary market, often at a substantial markup, the FTC wrote in its Thursday news release, which outlined details of the complaint. The federal agency claims that Live Nation and Ticketmaster deceived both artists and consumers by allowing ticket brokers to “routinely and substantially” exceed posted limits on the number of tickets that consumers can purchase for an event, as well as limits demanded by artists.It said “thousands of Ticketmaster accounts” have been owned by “a small handful of brokers who Defendants know or have reason to know routinely purchase tickets from Ticketmaster’s primary market in excess of Ticketmaster’s posted ticket limits.”consumerAug 18Group accused of flooding Ticketmaster with fake accounts to buy 321,000 tickets to Taylor Swift and Springsteen showsMusic & MusiciansSep 5, 2024Ticketmaster's pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the UKDepartment of JusticeMay 23, 2024The DOJ has sued Ticketmaster. What that means for ticket prices, fees and concertgoersAnd the FTC alleges that for years, both companies have engaged in deceptive pricing by obfuscating fee amounts on its ticket-purchasing screen. “American live entertainment is the best in the world and should be accessible to all of us,” FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson said in a statement. “It should not cost an arm and a leg to take the family to a baseball game or attend your favorite musician’s show. The Trump-Vance FTC is working hard to ensure that fans have a shot at buying fair-priced tickets, and today’s lawsuit is a monumental step in that direction.”A Live Nation spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Scrutiny of Ticketmaster and Live Nation reignited in 2022 after sales to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour crashed its site, raising questions about the influence of automated purchasing software and coordinated-buying practices on its platform. The Justice Department under President Joe Biden sued the companies in 2024 for engaging in alleged monopolistic practices in violation of an earlier agreement. In March, Trump issued an executive order designed to protect U.S. consumers from unfair ticketing practices. Earlier this week, Bloomberg News reported the FTC had opened a probe into Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s compliance with laws designed to prevent bot sales. The probe had kicked off under former FTC Commissioner Lina Kahn’s tenure and had gained steam in recent months, Bloomberg reported. In a statement to Bloomberg at the time, a Live Nation spokesperson denied the allegations.Last month, the FTC sued individuals running an enterprise it said was able to flood Ticketmaster with purchase requests and subsequently resold the tickets on the secondary market for millions. The group has denied any wrongdoing.

One man in an Italian supercar atop an aircraft carrier. And a record in his sights
2025-09-18

One man in an Italian supercar atop an aircraft carrier. And a record in his sights

Along Italy’s central coast on Thursday, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of a navy ship while chasing a world record: the fastest car on a boat. On Thursday in Civitavecchia, on the coast near Rome, he aimed...

Trump and Starmer sign a tech deal before holding private talks on tariffs and war
2025-09-18

Trump and Starmer sign a tech deal before holding private talks on tariffs and war

President Donald Trump has signed what he's calling a historic agreement on science and technology with Britain and is holding a news conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It all comes after United Kingdom officials have gone all out to...

Royals score four in the eighth to snap Seattle's 10-game winning streak
2025-09-18

Royals score four in the eighth to snap Seattle's 10-game winning streak

Adam Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 7-5 to snap the Mariners’ 10-game winning streak. Lucas Erceg (8-4) earned the win despite giving up the lead on J.P....

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Fiserv
2025-09-18

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Fiserv

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fiserv To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk
2025-09-18

House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk

The House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, but the effort showed the reach of President Donald Trump's push for political retribution and set the stage for more...

Top UN Gaza investigator hopeful Israeli leaders will be prosecuted
2025-09-18

Top UN Gaza investigator hopeful Israeli leaders will be prosecuted

The UN investigator who this week accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza said she sees parallels with the butchery in Rwanda, and that she hopes one day Israeli leaders will be put behind bars. Navi Pillay, a South African former judge who headed the international tribunal for the 1994 Rwanda genocide and also served [...]The post Top UN Gaza investigator hopeful Israeli leaders will be prosecuted appeared first on Digital Journal.

9/17: CBS Evening News
2025-09-18

9/17: CBS Evening News

3 police officers shot and killed, 2 wounded in Pennsylvania, officials say; Wild chimpanzees eat fermented fruit equivalent to 2 alcoholic drinks per day, research finds

FLUOR CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF ...
2025-09-18

FLUOR CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF ...

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until November 14, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR), if...

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
2025-09-18

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1

Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay’s 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The AL East-leading Blue Jays saw their...

2025-09-18

Amazon Violated Online Shopper Protection Law, Judge Rules Ahead of Prime Signup Trial

By Jody GodoyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amazon violated consumer protection law by gathering Prime subscribers' billing information before disclosing...

V.F. CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF ...
2025-09-18

V.F. CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF ...

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until November 12, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against V.F. Corporation. (NYSE: VFC), if...

My Main AI INC to Roll Out New AI Platform Enhancements for a More Personal and Easy-to-Use ...
2025-09-18

My Main AI INC to Roll Out New AI Platform Enhancements for a More Personal and Easy-to-Use ...

Tempe, AZ, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- My Main AI INC, a technology company based in Tempe, Arizona, today announced upcoming updates to its all-in-one AI platform. The new features are designed to make the platform more seamless, flexible,...

Trump and Europe Are at Odds Over How to Sanction Russia
2025-09-17

Trump and Europe Are at Odds Over How to Sanction Russia

President Trump has called on Europe to impose tariffs on India and China and stop buying Russian oil. The continent’s leaders are struggling to come up with a response.

Trump-Epstein photos take center stage for protests against president's UK visit
2025-09-17

Trump-Epstein photos take center stage for protests against president's UK visit

Two separate demonstrations at Windsor Castle attempted to highlight the connection between Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
2025-09-17

What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump

President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts before the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats. Texas Republicans were the first to take up redistricting intended to help their party...

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcome Donald Trump and Melania to the U.K.
2025-09-17

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcome Donald Trump and Melania to the U.K.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking a prominent role in this visit, including Kate hosting Melania at an event with the Scouts.

Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
2025-09-17

Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he’s running for governor in 2026. The Republican made the announcement Wednesday. He famously rejected Donald Trump’s request to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, a state he lost to Democrat Joe...

Halifax police lay charges for hateful graffiti painted on synagogues
2025-09-17

Halifax police lay charges for hateful graffiti painted on synagogues

'The swift and seamless collaboration between police and the community represents our city taking a strong and unified stance against the promotion of hatred,' said the city's police chief

Internet down as Gaza 'cut off from outside' after IDF bombs down communication towers
2025-09-17

Internet down as Gaza 'cut off from outside' after IDF bombs down communication towers

Northern Gaza's internet and cell service is down after the IDF struck communication towers in a new advance on Gaza City. Residents are unable to connect with the outside world

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
2025-09-17

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized for making disparaging comments about Chinese food before the United States plays Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China. The 29-year-old Townsend posted videos of local dishes including bullfrogs...

2025-09-17

Hair Samples May Help Spot Mental Health Risks in Sick Kids

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children with chronic illnesses face extra challenges, and measuring...

South Africa’s Youth Bear the Burdens of Corruption
2025-09-17

South Africa’s Youth Bear the Burdens of Corruption

The burdens of corruption fall on all classes and groups of people, but their effects on the youth of a developing country are profound. Relations between the United States and South Africa are at their lowest point in decades. The United States has replaced trade preferences with tariffs. The Trump administration has expelled South Africa’s [...]The post South Africa’s Youth Bear the Burdens of Corruption appeared first on The National Interest.

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
2025-09-17

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

US stocks are stuck on pause as the countdown ticks to a decision by the Federal Reserve
2025-09-17

US stocks are stuck on pause as the countdown ticks to a decision by the Federal Reserve

Wall Street is stuck on pause as it waits to hear from the Federal Reserve in the afternoon.

Victoria Beckham Gets Emotional Over Forging a Path in Fashion in Netflix Docuseries Trailer
2025-09-17

Victoria Beckham Gets Emotional Over Forging a Path in Fashion in Netflix Docuseries Trailer

Eva Longoria, Anna Wintour and, of course, husband David Beckham also feature in the new three-part doc hitting the platform Oct. 9.

Watch video of Illinois senator as she warns residents of masked agents on suburban street
2025-09-17

Watch video of Illinois senator as she warns residents of masked agents on suburban street

An Illinois state senator went viral after video captured her racing down a suburban street Monday warning residents to stay in their homes as she confronted masked agents.Illinois Sen. Karina Villa is seen in the video telling residents to “stay in your houses” as she walks down a street in the West Chicago suburb.“Don’t open your doors if there’s not a warrant,” she can be heard shouting. The video then shows a vehicle with what appear to be masked agents.“This is my city, that’s rights,” Villa shouts at the group. “Take off your masks.”As the vehicle pulls away, Villa tells people in both English and Spanish to “stay inside your houses, do not come out.” Villa later shared a video on social media Monday to call out Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who she said were conducting enforcement operations in the area.“... This morning we have received reports that ICE is coming, and I have seen them masked people, masked individuals. We don’t know who they are,” she said in the video. On Monday, protests were held in front of a company that produces several types of desserts and other foods. Protesters said ICE may have executed enforcement at the facility, but in an email a company spokesperson said “ICE has not entered our facility.”Villa said individuals who appeared to be masked ICE agents approached people in the community. “These masked individuals came upon people with the color of my skin and picked them up,” she stated. “One of them was in a van. There was about 13 people, including a minor. One was at a grocery store, an apartment complex, and someone simply walking on the side of the street. This is why we have gathered here today to talk about and show the strength of this community, this immigrant, beautiful community.”Immigrant rights have arrived to provide residents guidance on how to deal with ICE.“They were here in West Chicago,” said Damian Kogan with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. “They were in Little Village yesterday, they were in Franklin Park on Friday, and they are doing everything they can to make sure people know their rights and that they are documenting the violations of law that these masked men are continuing to permeate across our communities.”The White House previously announced it was conducting an enforcement effort, “Operation Midway Blitz,” in the Chicago area. NBC Chicago hasn’t received confirmation from federal officials about how many people may have been detained in West Chicago, though arrests were confirmed in other locations. Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem posted a video on her social media feeds of a raid Tuesday morning in Elgin, with three men, all of whom were allegedly undocumented immigrants, taken into custody from the rental property in the neighborhood.NBC 5 Investigates asked DHS how many people have been detained or arrested since increased immigration enforcement operations known as “Operation Midway Blitz” began last week. DHS did not provide a number but pointed to a press release showing 11 individuals who they labeled as some of “worst of the worst.”Noem said that the administration has made its position clear that it will go into so-called “sanctuary” communities, like in the state of Illinois, to enforce immigration laws.“President Trump has been clear: if politicians will not put the safety of their citizens first, this administration will,” she said. “I was on the ground in Chicago today to make clear we are not backing down.”At the same time, Gregory Bovino, a border patrol chief who recently led ICE efforts in Los Angeles, posted to social media early Tuesday morning, saying “Operation at Large” has arrived in Chicago.“Well Chicago, we’ve arrived!,” a message posted to X by Bovino read. The message was accompanied by a video of what appeared to be border patrol agents walking and driving through parts of the city and suburbs.“Operation At Large is here to continue the mission we started in Los Angeles—to make the city safer by targeting and arresting criminal illegal aliens,” the post said.Villa reported again Wednesday that agents were spotted in the West Chicago suburb, though no arrests were immediately reported.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

Pakistan’s handshake dispute with India delays start of its Asia Cup cricket game against UAE
2025-09-17

Pakistan’s handshake dispute with India delays start of its Asia Cup cricket game against UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The start of Pakistan’s Asia Cup cricket game against United Arab Emirates on Wednesday has been delayed in the fallout of a handshake dispute with archrival India.

Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty
2025-09-17

Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing’s rising influence. The deal — known as the Pukpuk treaty — was set to see the two nations commit to defending each other from armed attacks [...]The post Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty appeared first on Digital Journal.

Toucans, tortoises saved in major Brazil trafficking bust
2025-09-17

Toucans, tortoises saved in major Brazil trafficking bust

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested 45 people and rescued hundreds of exotic animals in the biggest ever operation against wildlife traffickers in the world’s most biodiverse nation. Brightly colored birds like toucans and macaws, boxes of tortoises, monkeys and a python were among 700 rescued animals taken to a central facility to receive expert care. [...]The post Toucans, tortoises saved in major Brazil trafficking bust appeared first on Digital Journal.

Fired CDC chief will testify Kennedy pressed her to endorse vaccine recommendations without evidence
2025-09-17

Fired CDC chief will testify Kennedy pressed her to endorse vaccine recommendations without evidence

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has denied Monarez' accusations that he ordered “rubber-stamped” vaccine recommendations.

Broward deputy opens fire on an armed man in Pompano Beach, officials say
2025-09-17

Broward deputy opens fire on an armed man in Pompano Beach, officials say

Police have identified the second victim of a Pembroke Pines double homicide. Both victims were found dead inside a home on Sept. 10, 2025.

Photos from Malawi's elections
2025-09-17

Photos from Malawi's elections

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi held elections Tuesday to choose a president, lawmakers and local government representatives in the first national vote since the 2020 election that was a redo of the one the previous year nullified by a court ruling that it was fraudulent.This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

South Korea's Unification Church leader appears in probe into alleged bribery of ex-first lady
2025-09-17

South Korea's Unification Church leader appears in probe into alleged bribery of ex-first lady

The leader of South Korea’s Unification Church has appeared before a special prosecutor over allegations the church bribed the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker close to him in an effort to seek business...

Messi scores goal and sets up another as Miami beats Seattle
2025-09-17

Messi scores goal and sets up another as Miami beats Seattle

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another to spark Inter Miami over the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Tuesday in an MLS rematch of a melee-capped Leagues Cup final.

27-year-old man arrested after deadly Fitchburg stabbing due in court
2025-09-17

27-year-old man arrested after deadly Fitchburg stabbing due in court

A ground stop was ordered Tuesday evening after a plane bound for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff out of Boston’s Logan Airport.The Federal Aviation Administration said the Swiss International Air Lines flight was disabled on Runway 22R.“The crew of SWISS Flight 55 stopped their takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport due to engine issues around 6:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The FAA briefly paused some arrivals to the airport before the plane taxied off the runway,” the agency said in a statement. “The FAA will investigate.”Video showed flames coming out of the plane.The Massachusetts Port Authority, which manages Logan Airport, said the flight returned there because of a sound.“The aircraft returned to Logan for a report of a loud noise,” a Massport spokesperson told NBC10 Boston in a statement. “Nothing was found upon investigation.”“We’re about halfway down the runway when all of a sudden, there’s kind of a boom noise and a big jolt, so the plane jolts forward,” said passenger Molly Furrer. “I could feel the plane braking and then started to skid down the runway until it came to a complete stop.”She says everyone seemed startled, but there was no screaming and passengers remained calm.Soon, the plane was surrounded by first responders.“Once the sirens and the ambulances started to come, and we weren’t told what was going on, that was kind of when the panic started to build a little bit more,” she said. “Because we’re like, ‘I don’t know, is the plane on fire in the back?’ We had no idea.”Furrer says it took several minutes for the pilots to explain what had happened.“The captain came on and told us that there was an engine warning for the second engine and that they had to turn off the engine quickly during takeoff,” she said.She’s thankful nobody was injured and she knows it could have been a lot worse.“The first feeling, fortunately, that I had was general relief that this was caught before we even got into the air, so we didn’t have to make an emergency landing,” said Furrer.The passengers on board that flight eventually headed out about five hours late.Stay with NBC10 Boston for more information as this story develops.

9/16: CBS Evening News
2025-09-17

9/16: CBS Evening News

What to know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's alleged text messages; College grads struggle to find jobs

Malawi counts votes in a presidential election where economic turmoil was the top issue
2025-09-17

Malawi counts votes in a presidential election where economic turmoil was the top issue

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi began counting votes Tuesday in a presidential election that's expected to be a tight race between old rivals that could go to a runoff and comes at a time of economic turmoil in one of...

PGA's 2026 opener will not be played at drought-hit Kapalua
2025-09-17

PGA's 2026 opener will not be played at drought-hit Kapalua

The Sentry, January's opening event of the 2026 PGA Tour season, will not be played at Plantation Course at Kapalua because of drought conditions on Maui, the tour said Tuesday.

Fired CDC chief to testify she was pressed on vaccine recommendations by RFK Jr.
2025-09-17

Fired CDC chief to testify she was pressed on vaccine recommendations by RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez will tell senators Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured her to endorse vaccine recommendations before seeing scientific evidence.

Chinese dissident who led pro-democracy group in NYC pleads guilty to spying for Beijing
2025-09-17

Chinese dissident who led pro-democracy group in NYC pleads guilty to spying for Beijing

NEW YORK (AP) — A member of New York’s Chinese dissident community pleaded guilty Tuesday to spying on his fellow activists on behalf of the Chinese government. Yuanjun Tang, 68, had long been an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, joining monthly protests outside the country’s Manhattan consulate and founding a pro-democracy nonprofit in [...]

Photos from Malawi’s elections
2025-09-17

Photos from Malawi’s elections

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi held elections Tuesday to choose a president, lawmakers and local government representatives in the first national vote since the 2020 election that was a redo of the one the previous year nullified by a court ruling that it was fraudulent. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. [...]

Denmark eyes Boeing P-8 aircraft for Arctic surveillance
2025-09-16

Denmark eyes Boeing P-8 aircraft for Arctic surveillance

In an interview with Danish broadcaster TV2, Troels Lund Poulsen stated that the country could buy “a fleet” of the aircraft, if needed.

Tinch crowns atypical path to top with world hurdles gold
2025-09-16

Tinch crowns atypical path to top with world hurdles gold

American Cordell Tinch capped a fine season by winning the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships on Tuesday.

Man pleads guilty after landing plane twice on island naval base
2025-09-16

Man pleads guilty after landing plane twice on island naval base

The second time the man landed his small aircraft on the base, he stole a Navy-owned truck and drove it around the island, crashing into locked gates.

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:44 a.m. EDT
2025-09-16

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:44 a.m. EDT

Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic's sister ship Britannic for the first time

2025-09-16

Romanian Prosecutors Indict Pro-Russian Former Presidential Candidate

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian prosecutors sent Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian far-right frontrunner in last year's cancelled presidential...

U.S. Fully Restores Hungary's Status in Visa Waiver Program
2025-09-16

U.S. Fully Restores Hungary's Status in Visa Waiver Program

By Krisztina Than and David ShepardsonBUDAPEST/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has fully restored Hungary's status in its visa waiver...

Masters deal with Amazon Prime boosts US TV coverage hours
2025-09-16

Masters deal with Amazon Prime boosts US TV coverage hours

A new deal between Augusta National and Amazon Prime Video will boost US television coverage of the Masters by four hours starting next year, club chairman Fred Riley announced Tuesday.

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish
2025-09-16

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice. Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement on Monday for the largest jollof rice serving by celebrity chef Hilda Baci. Baci, who briefly held the world record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, last [...]

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case
2025-09-16

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. The Georgia Court of Appeals had ruled that Willis and her office...

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 10:42 a.m. EDT
2025-09-16

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 10:42 a.m. EDT

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish

Trump heads to a UK state visit where trade and tech talks will mix with royal pomp
2025-09-16

Trump heads to a UK state visit where trade and tech talks will mix with royal pomp

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to the United Kingdom, where he'll become the first U.S. president to get a second state visit to the U.K. As Trump left the White House on Tuesday, he noted that during his past...

US decertifies Colombia as ally in drugs fight
2025-09-16

US decertifies Colombia as ally in drugs fight

The United States said Monday it has decertified Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs, a decision that could cost Bogota hundreds of millions of dollars in US military support.

US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in decades
2025-09-16

US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in decades

The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades.

Israel's military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun
2025-09-16

Israel's military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun

After a night of heavy airstrikes, the Israeli military announced Tuesday that its expanded operation in Gaza City “to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” has begun and warned residents to move south.Israel’s Arabic language spokesperson Avichay Adree announced the expansion of Israel’s operation on X, after a night of heavy strikes against northern Gaza that killed at least 20 people. “The IDF has begun dismantling Hamas terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City,” Adraee said in a post on X this morning. “Gaza City is a dangerous combat zone.”The Israeli military and government did not immediately respond to requests for more information from NBC News.Israel has been warning the famine-stricken Gaza City residents to evacuate for the past month ahead of the operation but many have said they are unable to evacuate due to overcrowding in Gaza’s south and the high price of transport.Earlier in the day, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that “Gaza is burning” as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left Israel for Qatar, where he planned to meet with officials there still incensed over Israel’s strike last week that killed five Hamas members and a local security official. While Arab and Muslim nations denounced the strike at a summit Monday, they stopped short of any major action targeting Israel, highlighting the challenge of diplomatically pressuring any change in Israel’s conduct in the grinding Israel-Hamas war.Rubio, speaking to journalists before his departure, suggested the offensive on Gaza City had begun.“We think we have a very short window of time in which a deal can happen,” Rubio said. “We don’t have months anymore, and we probably have days and maybe a few weeks so it’s a key moment — an important moment.”“Our preference, our No. 1 choice, is that this ends through a negotiated settlement,” he added, while acknowledging the dangers an intensified military campaign posed to Gaza. “The only thing worse than a war is a protracted one that goes on forever and ever,” Rubio said. “At some point, this has to end. At some point, Hamas has to be defanged, and we hope it can happen through a negotiation. But I think time, unfortunately, is running out.”Trump administrationSep 9White House criticizes Israeli attack on Hamas in QatarIsrael-Hamas WarSep 9Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, which had been mediating a ceasefire in GazaIsrael-Hamas WarAug 22Famine declared in Gaza City as Israel vows to open ‘gates of hell' on besieged areaIntensity of strikes in Gaza City growsAfter weeks of threatening an expansion of the Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Katz signaled it had begun. “Gaza is burning,” he said early on Tuesday morning. “The (Israel military) is striking with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and soldiers are fighting heroically to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas. We will not relent and we will not go back — until the completion of the mission.”The United Nations estimated on Monday that over 220,000 Palestinians have fled northern Gaza over the past month, after the Israeli military warned that all residents should leave Gaza City ahead of the operation. An estimated 1 million Palestinians were living in the region around Gaza City before the evacuation warnings.At least 20 Palestinians killed in Gaza CityPalestinian residents reported heavy strikes across Gaza City on Tuesday morning. The city’s Shifa Hospital said it received the bodies of 20 people killed in a strike that hit multiple houses in a western neighborhood, with another 90 wounded arriving at the facility in recent hours. “A very tough night in Gaza,” Dr. Mohamed Abu Selmiyah, director of Shifa Hospital, told The Associated Press “The bombing did not stop for a single moment,” he said. “There are still bodies under the rubble.”The Israeli military did not respond to immediate requests for comment on the strikes but in the past has accused Hamas of building military infrastructure inside civilian areas, especially in Gaza City. Families of hostages beg Netanyahu to halt the operationOvernight, families of the hostages still being held in Gaza gathered outside of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, pleading with him to stop the Gaza City operation. Some pitched tents and slept outside his home in protest. “I have one interest — for this country to wake up and bring back my child along with 47 other hostages, both living and deceased, and to bring our soldiers home,” Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is being held in Gaza, shouted outside Netanyahu’s residence.“If he stops at nothing and sends our precious, brave, heroic soldiers to fight while our hostages are being used as human shields — he is not a worthy prime minister,” Zangauker. Israel believes around 20 of the 48 hostages still held by the militants in Gaza, including Matan, are alive. Both Netanyahu and Rubio said on Monday that the only way to end the conflict in Gaza is through the elimination of Hamas and the release of the hostages, setting aside calls for an interim ceasefire in favor of an immediate end to the conflict.Hamas has said it will only free remaining hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.The war in Gaza began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251. Most of the hostages have since been released in ceasefires brokered in part by Qatar or other deals.Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed at least 64,871 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t say how many were civilians or combatants. The ministry, which is part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals, says women and children make up around half the dead.___Gambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writer Matthew Lee in Munich, Germany, contributed to this report.

Buccaneers beat Texans to make fifth straight 2-0 NFL start
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Tampa Bay's Rachaad White scored on a two-yard touchdown run with six seconds remaining to give the Buccaneers a 20-19 NFL victory in Houston on Monday.

Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary
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Trump administration joins Republicans' campaign to police speech in reaction to Kirk's killing
2025-09-16

Trump administration joins Republicans' campaign to police speech in reaction to Kirk's killing

Vice President JD Vance is jumping onto the conservative movement demanding consequences for those who have cheered Charlie Kirk’s killing, calling on the public to turn in anyone who says distasteful things about the assassination of his friend and political...

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7 killed in another mass shooting at a pool hall in Ecuador

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TIMELINE: What we know about the death of Mass. State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia
2025-09-15

TIMELINE: What we know about the death of Mass. State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia

We’re putting a spotlight on the tragic death of Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died after participating in a training exercise at the agency’s academy last September.State leaders launched an independent investigation to find out how it happened — and who should be held accountable. But a year later, there are still many answers Delgado-Garcia’s family — and the public — want answered.Sept. 13, 2024 — A mother’s anguish outside of UMass Memorial Hospital was a painful sign that something had gone horribly wrong inside the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. Just a day earlier, Delgado-Garcia, an aspiring 25-year-old recruit, had participated in a boxing exercise. Based on his devastating injuries, family members questioned how the drill could’ve been supervised or sanctioned.Sept. 14, 2024 — Delgado-Garcia was pinned a trooper on his deathbed, and a police procession escorted his body to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Sept. 16, 2024 — His death would normally be investigated by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. But because Delgado-Garcia had worked as a victim advocate in the office, District Attorney Joseph Early called for outside review.Sept. 22, 2024 — State Police announced a suspension of all boxing training activities at the academy.Sept. 22, 2024 — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced her pick for the independent probe: David Meier, an experienced trial attorney and former prosecutorSept. 28, 2024 — Friends and family lamented a life cut short during a funeral with full state police honors.Oct. 9, 2024 — With protesters gathered outside, State Police displayed a video in Delgado-Garcia’s honor on a day he should have been graduating with his fellow recruits.Dec. 13, 2024 — As months pass, supporters tried to keep Delgado-Garcia’s name in the public spotlight.Aug. 27, 2025 — Delgado-Garcia’s cause of death is publicly released by his family’s attorney. The autopsy report describing bleeding in the brain caused by blunt force injuries to the head... which only intensified questions about how a training exercise ended with a promising life lost.From state leaders, there has been no update or explanation about the tragic death or where things stand with an independent investigation that has surpassed $300,000, according to the most recent records we receivedWhat happens next...In the wake of Delgado-Garcia’s death, the boxing program at the academy was suspended and State Police launched an independent assessment of the academy, including training methods, attrition and injury rates, injury prevention, fitness standards, organizational culture, leadership and alignment with national standards. In May, State Police announced a series of reforms and noted that an outside agency was being brought in for further assessment.

Rubio Seeks to Move Beyond Israeli Strike in Qatar That Sparked Diplomatic Row
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Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors
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The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse
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As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail?
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US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his wife, Melania — a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III. These pomp-filled visits are organised at the recommendation of the British government to strengthen diplomatic, trade or personal relations with certain countries and their leaders. [...]The post As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail? appeared first on Digital Journal.

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2025-09-15

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Studio” made Emmy history Sunday night with its 12th trophy as the AppleTV+ movie-business romp became the winningest comedy series ever in a season.

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Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza
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JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel on Sunday as its military intensified attacks on northern Gaza, flattening multiple high-rise building and killing at least 13 Palestinians.

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Here's how a penalty for leverage cost the Broncos a game against the Colts
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Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally
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Ricky Hatton, British Boxer and Former World Champion, Is Dead
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Utah governor says it’s too soon to be sure of motive on Kirk shooting but suspect was on the left
2025-09-14

Utah governor says it’s too soon to be sure of motive on Kirk shooting but suspect was on the left

WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday that investigators are not ready to discuss the motive behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But he said the 22-year-old s...

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Country star Zach Bryan climbs over fence during heated argument with Gavin Adcock

In the days since the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, institutions from airlines to schools have moved quickly to discipline employees accused of celebrating or mocking his death, a reflection of the charged atmosphere surrounding the killing.On the right, some have called for the aggressive punishment of anyone seen condoning his assassination. Former adviser to President Donald Trump and right-wing podcaster Steve Bannon called for mass arrests and a crackdown on universities, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed staff to identify and discipline service members who mocked or condoned Kirk’s killing, two defense officials told NBC News.Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Ariz., on Aug. 23, 2024.Kirk was one of the right’s most prominent and polarizing voices. He built his following by amplifying the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen and by railing against what he called “woke” culture. His comments on race, feminism, LGBTQ rights and immigration often drew sharp criticism, sparking campus protests when he visited and making him a lighting rod for mockery and inspiration.Kirk was the 31-year-old co-founder of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that promotes conservative politics on high school and college campuses nationwide. He was fatally shot Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.Officials on Friday identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, now in custody, as a suspect in his murder.AirlinesSince Kirk’s assassination Wednesday, terminations and disciplinary actions against employees have mounted across industries.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for the firing of American Airlines pilots accused of celebrating Kirk’s death. The pilots were “immediately grounded and removed from service,” according to Duffy.“We heal as a country when we send the message that glorifying political violence is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!” he wrote on X.American Airlines confirmed it had “initiated action to address this,” emphasizing that “hate-related or hostile behavior runs contrary to our purpose, which is to care for people on life’s journey.”Delta Air Lines also announced it had suspended employees pending an investigation after they shared social media posts that “went well beyond healthy, respectful debate.” The airline did not disclose details about the posts, but said that violations of the company’s social media policy can lead to termination.Schools and universitiesIdaho’s West Ada School District said it fired an employee who allegedly posted a video online. The school district did not elaborate on the contents of the video but said in a statement that it was “shocked and saddened” by it.“West Ada remains committed to nurturing and supporting our students and families, and to addressing harmful actions thoughtfully, with care, and with a focus on doing what is right,” the school district said in a statement.Arizona21 hours agoCharlie Kirk's memorial service to be held at State Farm Stadium in ArizonaUtah24 hours agoThey witnessed Charlie Kirk's assassination. Now students reckon with the griefIn Oregon, a middle school science teacher was placed on administrative leave for posting on Facebook that Kirk’s death “brightened up” his day, NBC affiliate KGW reported. The teacher ultimately resigned.South Carolina’s Clemson University announced Saturday that an employee was suspended pending further investigation after they made social media posts about Kirk’s death. The university did not share the contents of the posts and said it was also thoroughly reviewing posts made by other employees in response to Kirk’s death.“Clemson University remains committed to upholding the principles of the U.S. Constitution and the employment laws of the State of South Carolina,” the university said in a statement.The actions at Clemson prompted Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., to post, “Free speech doesn’t prevent you from being fired if you’re stupid and have poor judgement.”Health care sectorThe University of Miami’s health system announced that it fired an employee after “unacceptable public commentary,” but did not elaborate on what the individual said.“Freedom of speech is a fundamental right,” the statement read. “At the same time, expressions that condone or endorse violence or are incompatible with our policies or values are not acceptable.”A Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta employee was fired after making “inappropriate comments” about Kirk’s killing Friday.“This type of rhetoric is not acceptable for Children’s employees and violates our social media policy,” a spokesperson for the health care center said in a statement.In Portage, Michigan, an Office Depot employee was fired after allegedly refusing to print flyers about Charlie Kirk at a customer’s request. The specific contents of the flyer are not clear at this time.Office Depot called the incident deeply concerning, adding that the employee’s behavior “is completely unacceptable and insensitive, violates our company policies, and does not reflect the values” of the company.“We are committed to reinforcing training with all team members to ensure our standards of respect, integrity, and customer service are upheld at every location,” the company said in a statement.The investigation into Kirk’s death is ongoing.Jay Varela, Erick Mendoza, Janat Batra and Austin Mullen contributed.

Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
2025-09-14

Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox previously called on all partisans to tone down their rhetoric following the attack.

2025-09-14

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Sunday 9/14 edition of lots and lots of Democrats in action!
2025-09-14

Sunday 9/14 edition of lots and lots of Democrats in action!

I won’t be sharing individual posts from elected Democrats regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk or September 11th. The Democrats have posted lots of comments about both of those events. They are concerned for Kirk’s family, the increased escalation of deadly political violence, and honored those lost on September 11th, 2001.Democratic victories From saving summer reading programs to helping small businesses, we’ll keep going to bat to protect critical government services from the Trump administration’s illegal attacks. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...— AG Rob Bonta (@agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov) 2025-09-13T19:58:29.135Z Yesterday, a court blocked DHS from brutalizing journalists, protestors, and legal observers.A judge found federal agents used excessive force against members of the press and public during immigrants' rights protests in Southern California this summer. This is a win for the First Amendment.— ACLU (@aclu.org) 2025-09-12T00:04:50.933Z Just this year, state Democrats have: ✅Won 5 chamber-majority-deciding elections ✅Flipped 3 seats Trump won by double digits ✅Overperformed in special elections by more than 10 points on average— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) September 13, 2025 🎉GOOD NEWS🎉 On Wednesday, the Supreme Court REJECTED South Carolina's emergency petition to enforce their anti-trans bathroom ban—meaning that the state CANNOT enforce their ban while litigation proceeds. This fight isn't over, but this news is worth celebrating! pic.twitter.com/Mpd3qdg9wy— Congressional Equality Caucus (@EqualityCaucus) September 12, 2025 Prosecutors’ ‘Cop City’ case collapses as judge tosses RICO conspiracy charges. Two-year attempt to prosecute opponents of police training center on criminal conspiracy charges ends in failure www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...— Carceral Abolition (@carceralabolition.bsky.social) 2025-09-13T15:46:19.808Z My statement with Senator Young applauding the House passage of legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq, to formally end the Iraq wars:— Senator Tim Kaine (@kaine.senate.gov) 2025-09-11T21:12:08.435ZChair Ken Martin and @Democrats. 🚨 DNC spokesperson: “This afternoon, there was a bomb threat to DNC HQ that was determined to not be credible by the U.S. Capitol Police. Out of an abundance of caution, Capitol Police is conducting an interior sweep of the building.“ 1/2— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T18:15:31.809Z DNC spokesperson: “As DNC Chair Ken Martin has said, political violence in every form has no place in our country. We are grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police and DNC building security for responding quickly and professionally.” 2/2— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T18:15:55.394Z Here’s the reality: Democrats are fired up and organizing everywhere.This year, Dems have overperformed in elections by a massive 16%. That’s higher than any comparative time in modern history. Every election counts. It’s time to send a clear message all the way to the White House.— Ken Martin (@kenmartin.bsky.social) 2025-09-10T16:26:02.126162773Z Democrats overperformed +16 in special elections (so far!)Voters across the country are fired up and ready to mobilize—and win.— Democrats (@democrats.org) 2025-09-10T14:44:01.796665909Z JB Pritzker is stocking up on COVID shots in ILKathy Hochul signed an executive order protecting vaccine access in NYMaura Healey is requiring insurers to cover vaccine costs recommended by the MA health departmentDemocratic governors are building a counteroffense against RFK Jr.— Democrats (@democrats.org) 2025-09-10T16:54:03.99912497Z RFK Jr. must resign.— Democrats (@TheDemocrats) September 7, 2025Democrats doing Democratic things... House Democrats will not support a partisan Republican spending bill that rips healthcare away from the American people.— Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T17:02:19.242Z Donald Trump and House Republicans have created a healthcare crisis in America.They have no interest in fixing it.And that’s why Republicans are determined to shut the government down.— Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social) 2025-09-12T14:58:14.812Z BREAKING: In an AP interview, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a government shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ demands on health care. https://t.co/o0jXTJSLTb— The Associated Press (@AP) September 12, 2025 REPUBLICANS ARE RAISING HEALTH CARE PRICES THROUGH THE ROOF. This is exactly why Democrats are fighting to lower them. pic.twitter.com/uxFmnfPuV7— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 12, 2025 51-49, Senate votes to kill measure pushed by Chuck Schumer to force the release of the Epstein files. Schumer took a very rare step to force a vote, a breach of protocol in a chamber run by the majority. Sens. Hawley and Paul were the only Rs who voted to keep the measure alive— Manu Raju (@mkraju) September 10, 2025 The recent reporting on a Pentagon plan to activate 1,000 LA National Guard troops for policing duties in New Orleans is deeply troubling. To be clear, this isn’t an official order—it’s a draft proposal, outlined in leaked documents that even the Pentagon has said shouldn’t be interpreted as policy.— Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (@reptroycarter.bsky.social) 2025-09-13T19:08:16.093Z The Trump Administration published a report peddling the lie that climate change is not a threat. No surprise, it was written by climate deniers with ties to the fossil fuel industry and was full of disinformation, cherry-picked stats, and errors.— Senate EPW Democrats (@epw.senate.gov) 2025-09-08T22:01:35.486Z The Trump Administration’s reckless plan to shut down the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is unacceptable. For more than a century, BARC has been a global leader in food safety, human health, and nutrition. Closing it would devastate Maryland, undermine American...— Rep. Glenn Ivey (@RepGlennIvey) September 8, 2025 Our Commander in Chief using the National Guard as a political prop not only demeans our servicemembers, but erodes the trust of the American people in our armed forces and undermines readiness for actual conflicts and emergencies.— Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (@houlahan.house.gov) 2025-09-11T21:16:02.619Z Remember when Trump announced a multimillion-dollar secret deal with CEO David Ellison?And then — shocker — Trump approved Ellison buying CBS/Paramount.Now, Ellison wants to take over CNN/Warner Bros.This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power.— Elizabeth Warren (@warren.senate.gov) 2025-09-11T21:11:30.798Z Trump’s reckless tariffs are hurting working families. Prices on food, gas, and cars are climbing while wages stay flat. The Fed is forced to tread carefully, but families in CA-38 feel the squeeze every day. We need policies that lift people up—not drive costs higher.— Rep. Linda Sánchez (@replindasanchez.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T21:01:20.341Z After speaking on the House floor today advocating for federal help, I am thrilled that Governor Evers’ disaster declaration request was approved.— Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T20:58:53.827Z Russia’s mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children is a moral outrage. Russia is sending abducted children to military training camps and preventing them from contacting their loved ones. We must work to reunite these children with their families.www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar.com) 2025-09-11T21:47:20.902Z Whether you see it in your grocery store or on your next electric bill, Trump’s policies are making life unaffordable. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...— Ways and Means Committee Democrats (@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social) 2025-09-12T15:19:28.598Z I had to get out of my car to see this bullsh*t for myself. Donald Trump is the last person who cares about American workers. pic.twitter.com/EwooWlUsNS— Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@RepKamlagerDove) September 6, 2025 I’m deeply concerned about the steep cost of health care, and the folks being hit the hardest are everyday, hardworking Americans like you. On this week’s episode of Straight Talk With Scholten, I discuss two of the culprits behind the costs of health care rising — two that... pic.twitter.com/RoEiCOjxJz— Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (@RepScholten) September 12, 2025 These maps are racist, period. Texas has more Black people than any state in this country, but these maps would leave us with just 2 seats where we can choose our own representation. My @TheBlackCaucus colleagues and I won’t stand by while they try to silence Black voters. pic.twitter.com/0HlIzLnuNp— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) September 9, 2025 51 Senate Republicans voted against an amendment that simply directs AG Bondi to release the Epstein files. Why? Because Donald Trump doesn’t want the files public. RELEASE. THE. FILES. Via @SenJeffMerkley pic.twitter.com/aTb2kWHr5C— Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) September 11, 2025 NEW: Rep. Goldman just said the quiet part out loud. “Trump is in the Epstein files.” Suddenly, Republicans who once screamed for transparency on Epstein are sprinting for the exits and James Comer is leading the cover-up. These people never wanted justice. They wanted a... pic.twitter.com/IdQTveF2Pn— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) September 10, 2025 Trump’s militarization of Los Angeles was just the beginning. He’s already sent federal forces into DC and is gearing up to send them to Chicago in an attempt to bully blue cities and states into submission. It’s never been about safety –– it’s about intimidation and control. pic.twitter.com/zxSXkgbCHq— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) September 7, 2025 Congress authorized renaming Fort Hood for this American hero to Fort Benavidez. The SECDEF called this woke. Roy Benavidez is an American hero and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He had 35 bullet, shrapnel and stab wounds in fight where he rescued nine allied soldiers. https://t.co/cydrXUoLyN— Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ (@RepDonBacon) September 11, 2025 Several Republican men sat in the room as we heard directly from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. They feigned empathy and support. If they meant it, why haven’t they signed the discharge petition to release the files? They’re complicit in the Trump White House cover up.— Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (@repyassansari.bsky.social) 2025-09-13T22:18:25.007Z — Eric Holder (@ericholder.bsky.social) 2025-09-13T07:02:40.894ZLegislation Far too many Americans suffer financial harm from predatory loans.I introduced legislation to crack down on these deceptive tactics by eliminating high-cost payday loans and other costly forms of credit to protect consumers from the endless cycle of debt.— Senator Dick Durbin (@durbin.senate.gov) 2025-09-11T20:58:01.338Z When families are trying to rebuild after a wildfire, they don’t need Uncle Sam taking a cut of their relief. So I’m introducing a bipartisan bill to protect these funds from being taxed. Help picking up the pieces shouldn’t come with strings attached.— Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-09-11T20:46:28.656Z Americans need housing that fits their budgets. That’s why @MarkWarner, @SenLBR, and I introduced legislation to help build new paths to affordable housing by working with faith-based organizations and colleges and universities. Together, we can unlock opportunities that... pic.twitter.com/ckbtv5ogan— Senator Andy Kim (@SenatorAndyKim) September 8, 2025Oversight Two dozen Dem Senators just laid out 10 tough questions for Trump and Pete Hegseth to answer about the decision to bomb that Venezuelan "drug boat" without any clear authorization or rationale. These questions are a good roadmap for getting to the bottom of this.Zero Republicans signed it.— Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T15:33:29.807Z ICE must stop using a facial recognition app to identify people on our streets. These technologies are inaccurate, dangerous, and threaten our right to privacy and free speech. I’m leading my colleagues in demanding answers.www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/11/m...— Senator Ed Markey (@markey.senate.gov) 2025-09-12T00:47:26.228ZMedia appearances This “Birthday Book” is part of a larger pattern of lying, of lawlessness, and coverups by the Trump admin that goes all the way to the top. Right now, Trump is acting like there’s one set of rules for him, and another for the rest of us. I’ll keep fighting to demand justice for the survivors.— Rep. Dave Min (@congressmin.bsky.social) 2025-09-10T18:23:07.081Z I'm taking action to defend New York's shield law and ensure out-of-state extremists can't enforce abortion bans in our state. I will fight every last attempt to roll back our rights and turn back the clock on reproductive freedom. pic.twitter.com/lQaHU5Xsy5— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) September 12, 2025Town halls and community events. #CA04 RESIDENTS: Thursday at 6 PM I’m holding a town hall with @kylascan to discuss the state of the economy and answer your questions about how current economic and trade policies are affecting our community.RSVP here or scan the QR code below: bit.ly/RSVPTownHallSeptember18— Rep. Mike Thompson (@mikethompson.house.gov) 2025-09-13T21:30:12.508Z Celebrated Foster Forward’s phenomenal work supporting Rhode Island youth and families at their 30th Annual Gala.They’ve done incredible work supporting and improving Rhode Island’s child welfare system — changing lives every step of the foster care journey.— Congressman Gabe Amo (@amo.house.gov) 2025-09-13T23:33:17.863Z Hurricane-prone South Florida communities count on FEMA. So, let's make it stronger and more responsive — not kneecap it or gut it.— Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@wassermanschultz.house.gov) 2025-09-11T21:15:40.778Z In July I got to meet a group of young Washingtonians who advocate for scientific breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. Achieving better health outcomes, both today and in the future, happens when we follow science.— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov) 2025-09-11T21:10:21.680Z Hey NJ-11! It’s time for the second session of my Fall 2025 Webinar Series, discussing Veterans Benefits and Health Care. This session will cover resources and services that are available for veterans, with panelists from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Please register for... pic.twitter.com/3WynZ8THEm— Rep. Mikie Sherrill (@RepSherrill) September 12, 2025Protests and protest signs! Everyone clear your schedules for October 18 and find the nearest No Kings protest.— Ned Resnikoff (@resnikoff.bsky.social) 2025-09-12T14:34:14.323Z These are the U.S.Military Veterans standing at the Capitol playing a Recording of General Mark Milley’s Amazing Speech telling the Military to remember their Oath to the Constitution of the United States of America! pic.twitter.com/kroxv6oVp8— Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) September 6, 2025 A specially chartered flight carrying hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid last week has landed at Incheon International Airport. A protester at the airport held a sign reading: "You told us to invest, only to arrest us! Is this how you treat an... pic.twitter.com/BSOov368hT— AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 12, 2025 ICE traps 2 roofers on top of house during raid—but then 200 protesters came & chased agents away. Neighbors blocked the ladder leading up to roof—only allowing water up to the men. After a few hours agents were scared out of neighborhood—driving away on deflated tires. Agents... pic.twitter.com/HTcKSKC3M8— LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 (@LongTimeHistory) September 9, 2025 When you protest Trump in Kalamazoo,Michigan and Hang a Banner on the Kalamazoo Visibility Bridge that says “Grab him by the Epstein Files” and everyone starts honking every time they see it! 👇 pic.twitter.com/KmwuBVYori— Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) September 12, 2025 Huge protests at Missouri Capitol right now against GOP plan to gerrymander state on Trump's orders AND gerrymander citizen-led ballot initiatives— Ari Berman (@ariberman.bsky.social) 2025-09-10T17:54:17.435Z Protest in front of the White House.— Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-09-09T13:38:29.468Z My daughter’s 5th grade class outside her school, protesting gun violence and the Anunciation shooting, and getting lots of love!— Shannon Gibney (@shannongibney.bsky.social) 2025-09-12T20:36:14.721Z Chicago residents are protesting Donald Trump following increased ICE presence in Illinois.— Pop Crave (@popcrave.com) 2025-09-10T00:09:26.176Z

New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid
2025-09-14

New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid

China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid, where they are set to thrash out their TikTok dispute and President Donald Trump's promised hefty tariffs.

US Eases Sanctions On Belarus' National Airline: Could This Give Russia Access To Boeing Parts?
2025-09-14

US Eases Sanctions On Belarus' National Airline: Could This Give Russia Access To Boeing Parts?

The announcement coincides with Belarus’ decision to release 52 political prisoners.

Alex Freeman scores in second half to help Orlando City earn 1-1 draw with DC United
2025-09-14

Alex Freeman scores in second half to help Orlando City earn 1-1 draw with DC United

Rookie defender Alex Freeman scored the equalizer early in the second half as Orlando City settled for a 1-1 draw with D.C. United despite playing with a man advantage over the final 43 minutes. Freeman tied it unassisted in the...

Tapp's 3-sack game, Foster’s pick-6 lead Southern Miss to 38-22 win over App State
2025-09-14

Tapp's 3-sack game, Foster’s pick-6 lead Southern Miss to 38-22 win over App State

Ian Foster had a 99-yard pick-6 for one of three Southern Miss interceptions, all in the red zone, and the Golden Eagles beat Appalachian State 38-22 on Saturday night. Foster scooped up a dropped pass from senior running back Rashod...

2025-09-14

Fire Put Out at Russia's Kirishi Oil Refinery After Drone Attack, Governor Says

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A fire has been put out at the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest, one of the country's largest, after debris fell from a...

Current shutout streak continues in scoreless tie with Spirit
2025-09-14

Current shutout streak continues in scoreless tie with Spirit

The first-place Kansas City Current and the second-place Washington Spirit played out a 0-0 tie on Saturday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. The Spirit finished the match with 10 players after Hal Hershfelt was shown a second yellow...

Curfew is lifted and calm returns to Nepal in wake of mass protests that killed at least 51 people
2025-09-14

Curfew is lifted and calm returns to Nepal in wake of mass protests that killed at least 51 people

The curfew, which had been in place since late Tuesday, allowed residents a few hours per day to leave their homes to buy food and supplies.

Hurst’s 2 touchdown catches lead Georgia State to 37-21 win over Murray State
2025-09-14

Hurst’s 2 touchdown catches lead Georgia State to 37-21 win over Murray State

Ted Hurst had 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 37-21 win over Murray State on Saturday night. The two touchdowns are the most he’s had in a game. His 172 yards are...

Allen's 2 touchdowns lead dominant North Alabama rushing attack in 49-21 win over Northeastern State
2025-09-14

Allen's 2 touchdowns lead dominant North Alabama rushing attack in 49-21 win over Northeastern State

Jayvian Allen rushed for two touchdowns and 98 yards as North Alabama eclipsed the 300-yard rushing mark against Northeastern State in a 49-21 win over Northeastern State on Saturday night. Five different ballcarriers eclipsed the 30-yard mark for North Alabama.

Melbourne protesters clash as rallies are held across Australia
2025-09-14

Melbourne protesters clash as rallies are held across Australia

Rallies were held in cities across Australia Saturday, with clashes reported between rival demonstrators amid tense standoffs with police officers.

US will have access to new AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard, Australia says | CNN
2025-09-14

US will have access to new AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard, Australia says | CNN

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defense facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.