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defense

Trump Plans to Convert Triumphal Arch into Military Complex

President Trump announced plans to convert a proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., into a 'top grade military complex' equipped with snipers and drone storage, reflecting his increased political isolation and war-happy image. President Trump announced plans to convert a proposed Washington, D. C. arch into a 'top grade military complex' to satisfy his war-happy image. The arch would be equipped with snipers and drone storage, reflecting his administration's descent into increased political isolation. The Trump administration's decision to convert the arch into a military complex is seen as a move to weaponize D. C. for national security purposes.

4 key facts
  • President Trump announced plans to convert a proposed Washington, D. C. arch into a 'top grade military complex' to satisfy his war-happy image.
  • The arch would be equipped with snipers and drone storage.
  • The Trump administration's efforts reflect his increased political isolation.
  • The Trump administration's decision to convert the arch into a military complex is seen as a move to weaponize D. C. for national security purposes.

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11 sources · NBC, The Independent World, Mother Jones, CBS News, BBC News World, NPR News & Politics, POLITICO, The Guardian US, The Hill, AlterNet, Axios
  • NBC — Trump announces new plan for D.C. arch
  • The Independent World — Trump’s efforts to turn DC into a gilded bunker reflect his increased political isolation
  • Mother Jones — Trump Wants to Make His Triumphal Arch a Killing Machine
  • CBS News — Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
  • BBC News World — Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers
  • NPR News & Politics — Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
  • NBC — Trump says his proposed arch will include a military complex housing drones and snipers
  • The Independent World — Trump says 250-foot arch will now be a military complex for attack drones, snipers and ammo
  • POLITICO — Trump says his triumphal arch to be ‘top grade military complex’ - Politico
  • The Guardian US — Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons
  • The Hill — Live updates: Trump tweaks DC arch plans; tensions run high in Middle East
  • AlterNet — Trump uses national security excuse for yet another vanity project
  • The Hill — Trump says triumphal arch to be used for snipers, drones
  • Axios — Trump's proposed Washington arch to become sniper, drone facility
  • The Hill — FAA: Proposed Trump arch will require ‘eternal flame’ on top to alert pilots
electionselections
elections

German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite his party's losses in two state elections, calling the results a 'disaster' for his centre-right CDU party.

4 key facts
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite his party's losses in two state elections.
  • Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.
  • The 70-year-old leader took office 16 months ago with promises to reignite an economy stalled for years
  • Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin Germany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground.

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9 sources · BBC News World, ABC News International, The Independent World, The Guardian World, NPR World, France 24, PBS NewsHour World, Sky News World, The Japan Times
  • BBC News World — German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
  • BBC News Politics — Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'
  • ABC News International — Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
  • The Independent World — Germany’s Merz vows to press on with reforms after historic state election defeat
  • The Guardian World — Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
  • NPR World — Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
  • France 24 — Germany: Merz vows to "push on despite setbacks"
  • France 24 — Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections
  • PBS NewsHour World — Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after party's historic defeat in 2 German state elections
  • Sky News World — Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'
  • France 24 — Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms
  • France 24 — AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote
  • France 24 — Germany: Could regional polls force Friedrich Merz to step down?
  • The Japan Times — Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
  • The Independent World — Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure ahead of German state elections

ai · 8

aicybersecurity

Google Confirms Gemini Breached 3 Companies in AI Security Tests

Google says Gemini accessed 3 real companies in May by guessing a password and reusing credentials from a public repository. Irregular told 4 labs in…

5 sources · MarkTechPost, TechCrunch, The Verge AI, BBC News World, Ars Technica
  • MarkTechPost — You too Google! Google Confirms Gemini Breached 3 Companies in AI Security Tests
  • TechCrunch — Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
  • The Verge AI — Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
  • BBC News World — Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
  • Ars Technica — An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang

Patrick Clancy Opens Up on Children's Killings in First Television Interview

In his first televised interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, described the moments leading to the…

4 sources · The Guardian World, NBC, CBS News, The Independent World
  • The Guardian World — Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, opens up on children’s killings in first televised interview
  • NBC — Patrick Clancy talks about grief, forgiveness and the future with ‘60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
  • CBS News — 60 Minutes Transcript: Patrick Clancy
  • CBS News — Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
  • CBS News — 9/20/2026: Patrick Clancy; AI Data Centers; Shergar, Where are you?
  • CBS News — Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview
  • The Independent World — Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

Trump posts poll to rename 'AI,' calls current name inaccurate

President Donald Trump has posted a poll on Truth Social to rename artificial intelligence, calling the current name 'inaccurate' and 'very ineloquent'. The poll asks…

3 sources · The Next Web, TechCrunch, The Hill
  • The Next Web — Trump says the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax. This week’s polling put Republican opposition to data centres at 47%.
  • TechCrunch — Trump says it’s time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he’s also creating an AI Force
  • The Hill — Trump posts poll to rename ‘AI,’ says current name is ‘inaccurate, and very ineloquent’

AI companies sued over alleged AI pacing slowdown

Four consumers filed a class action lawsuit against AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google over their alleged collusion to slow AI development. The lawsuit…

3 sources · The Next Web, PBS NewsHour Nation, The Hill
  • The Next Web — Amodei wrote that coordinating on pace would need an antitrust waiver. Altman said OpenAI would not wait for one. Both lines are now in a lawsuit.
  • PBS NewsHour Nation — Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
  • The Hill — Lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google of AI pacing ‘collusion’

Meta Launches Muse for Mac: AI Assistant Accesses User Data Across Files, Mail, Messages, Calendar, and Notes

Meta has released Muse for Mac, the first version of Muse that can complete tasks on a user's computer. The agent works with local files…

3 sources · Wired, The Verge, MarkTechPost
  • Wired — Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me
  • The Verge — Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think
  • MarkTechPost — Meta Launches Muse for Mac: A Personal AI Agent That Works Across Your Files, Mail, Messages, Calendar and Notes
ai

China's AI Mission Raises Concerns Over Local Workers' Displacement

China has made AI a national mission, but local workers' fear of displacement mirrors worries abroad, and potential for social unrest may force CCP to…

2 sources · Techmeme, The Atlantic
  • Techmeme — China has made AI a national mission, but local workers' fear of displacement mirrors worries abroad, and potential for social unrest may force CCP to slow down (Michael Schuman/The Atlantic)
  • The Atlantic — What AI Anxiety Looks Like in China
aibusiness

AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat

Warnings about powerful and uncontrolled AI have dominated headlines, but tech firms' debt issuance to fund datacentre rollout is a worry. The collapse of a…

2 sources · The Guardian US, The Lever
  • The Guardian US — AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat | Heather Stewart
  • The Lever — Is The AI Threat ‘The Terminator’ or ‘The Big Short’?
aidiplomacy

France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran

France has summoned an Iranian envoy after closing the French Language Centre in Tehran, accusing it of conducting 'illegal acts' that violated diplomatic conventions.

2 sources · Al Jazeera, France 24
  • Al Jazeera — France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
  • France 24 — Iran closes French language centre in Tehran for ‘illegal acts’

crime · 6

crime

Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president's 2021 killing

Federal court in Florida to try men accused of orchestrating the transnational plot to kill Jovenel Moise from US soil. More than a dozen arrested…

4 sources · Al Jazeera, The Guardian World, PBS NewsHour World, ABC News International
  • Al Jazeera — Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing
  • The Guardian World — More than a dozen arrested in connection with 2021 assassination of Haitian president
  • PBS NewsHour World — 18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to U.S.
  • ABC News International — 18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
crimedefense

Israeli President Pardons Combat Medic Who Shot Dead Palestinian

Israeli President Yair Lapid has pardoned a combat medic who shot dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker in 2017. The pardon comes after a long-standing…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, The Guardian World, France 24
  • Al Jazeera — Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
  • The Guardian World — Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker
  • France 24 — Israeli settler and Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings
  • France 24 — An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister arrested ahead of protests

Imran Khan's family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release. Aleema Khanum, accused of mobilising…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, BBC News World, Sky News World
  • Al Jazeera — Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
  • BBC News World — Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
  • Sky News World — Police arrest Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister ahead of march
crime

South Africa mourns nine women found dead near Johannesburg

A series of gruesome discoveries in Johannesburg have put renewed focus on gender-based violence in the country. Thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa this…

3 sources · The Independent World, France 24, BBC News World
  • The Independent World — ‘We’re terrified all the time’: Fear and anger in South Africa after nine women’s bodies found in three months
  • France 24 — Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South Africa
  • BBC News World — 'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
crime

Man arrested for pepper spraying moviegoer using cellphone

A man has been arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying a cellphone user at a movie theater, sparking controversy among moviegoers. Some have branded him a 'hero,'…

2 sources · NBC, The Independent World
  • NBC — Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters
  • The Independent World — Moviegoer arrested for pepper spraying audience member who was using cellphone: police
crime

82-Year-Old Man Dies in Greek Beach Brawl Over Sunlounger

An 82-year-old man died after a violent brawl with a 76-year-old over a sunlounger on a Greek beach. The incident occurred at an Athenian resort…

2 sources · BBC News World, The Guardian World
  • BBC News World — Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece
  • The Guardian World — Man, 82, dies after brawl with 76-year-old over sunlounger on Greek beach

war · 4

Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting oil refinery

Ukraine has launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, including hundreds of drones, targeting an oil refinery and causing damage. The attack is described as…

5 sources · PBS NewsHour World, The Guardian World, BBC News World, France 24, NPR News & Politics
  • PBS NewsHour World — Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
  • The Guardian World — Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election
  • BBC News World — Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
  • France 24 — Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targeting refinery
  • NPR News & Politics — Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
war

Russia Holds Parliamentary Vote in Annexed Ukrainian Regions

Russia is holding its first parliamentary election in areas it illegally annexed from Ukraine during the war, despite objections from Kyiv and international observers. The…

4 sources · The Independent World, PBS NewsHour World, NPR World, ABC News International
  • The Independent World — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian exit poll projects comfortable election win for Putin-backed party
  • PBS NewsHour World — Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured
  • NPR World — Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
  • ABC News International — Russian holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
war

Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's civil war

A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's revived civil war, following their rapid advance down…

3 sources · ABC News International, PBS NewsHour World, The Independent World
  • ABC News International — Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
  • PBS NewsHour World — Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
  • The Independent World — Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
war

Trump Threatens to 'Blow the Entire Nation Up' Over Iran War

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may resort to 'blowing the entire nation up' if he feels Iran is threatening the US, following…

2 sources · The Independent World, The Hill
  • The Independent World — Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘blow the entire nation up’ after Tehran warns of ‘painful strikes’
  • The Independent World — Stressed Trump’s stark warning on Iran: ‘If and when do I blow the entire nation up?’
  • The Hill — Trump on Iran: ‘My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?’

elections · 4

electionswar

Russian ruling party projected to win election despite Ukraine's drone attacks

Russia's ruling United Russia party is projected to win parliamentary elections despite Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow. The election was organized for the first time…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, France 24, The Japan Times
  • Al Jazeera — Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
  • France 24 — Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow
  • The Japan Times — Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
  • France 24 — Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow
elections

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says

One of Russia's liberal opposition Yabloko party's election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station. The three-day election,…

2 sources · PBS NewsHour World, ABC News International
  • PBS NewsHour World — Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
  • ABC News International — Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says
electionscybersecurity

California Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Election Security

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation aimed at safeguarding the state's election process against potential interference in the upcoming midterm elections. The bills include…

2 sources · The Guardian US, The Hill
  • The Guardian US — Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump
  • The Hill — Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
elections

Russia’s ruling party likely to win parliamentary elections

The election was virtually devoid of opposition to President Putin's policies, with the ruling party set for a big win. There is practically no genuine…

2 sources · The Japan Times, ABC News International
  • The Japan Times — Russia’s ruling party set for big win in parliamentary elections
  • ABC News International — Early returns show main Kremlin party leading Russia’s parliamentary election

defense · 3

Denmark and the US Reach Agreement on Greenland Deal

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement to give the US permanent control over security and other aspects of Greenland, despite some skepticism from…

5 sources · The Independent World, BBC News World, Mother Jones, PBS NewsHour World, ABC News (US)
  • The Independent World — Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland will not be compromised by Trump’s deal
  • BBC News World — Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
  • Mother Jones — What to Know About Trump’s New “Infinite” Greenland Deal
  • PBS NewsHour World — Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
  • ABC News (US) — Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
defensecrime

US military kills four in Caribbean drug strike

The U. S. military has launched a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four people. The incident is part of ongoing…

4 sources · The Independent World, The Hill, ABC News (US), POLITICO
  • The Independent World — US military says it killed four ‘narco-terrorists’ after alleged drug boat strike in Caribbean
  • The Hill — US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’
  • ABC News (US) — US military says 4 killed in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
  • POLITICO — US military says it killed 4 in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean - Politico

North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles into Sea

North Korea has launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, following a series of weapons demonstrations. The launches come days…

4 sources · PBS NewsHour World, France 24, ABC News International, The Japan Times
  • PBS NewsHour World — North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the U.S.
  • France 24 — North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the sea in latest weapons display
  • ABC News International — North Korea has launched an additional projectile toward the sea, South Korea says
  • The Japan Times — North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles

intl affairs · 3

intl affairsdefense

Iran issues warning to US and allies amid escalating tensions

Iran has issued a chilling warning to the US and its allies, stating it may face unpredictable escalation if tensions continue to escalate. The warning…

2 sources · The Independent World, Sky News World
  • The Independent World — Iran issues chilling warning to US and its allies as tensions escalate
  • Sky News World — Iran issues warning after 'learning US plans to resume action'
intl affairscurrent affairs

Ukrainian President Zelensky to meet with Trump in New York this week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Joe Biden in New York City this week, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate. The…

2 sources · The Hill, Axios
  • The Hill — Zelensky to meet with Trump in New York this week
  • Axios — Trump to meet with Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify
intl affairsdefense

Trump administration prepares sanctions against ICC

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), which could disrupt payments, IT services, and investigations. The measures could…

2 sources · Al Jazeera, The Japan Times
  • Al Jazeera — Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
  • The Japan Times — Trump administration prepares sanctions against ICC

culture · 2

culturecurrent affairs

Ed Sheeran criticizes Gaza situation at Philadelphia show

British pop star Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is 'catastrophic and…

5 sources · CBS News, Mother Jones, BBC News World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour World
  • CBS News — Sheeran says situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable" at Philly show
  • CBS News — Ed Sheeran resumes tour with no openers: "I'm so, so sorry"
  • Mother Jones — Which Side Is Ed Sheeran On?
  • BBC News World — Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show
  • BBC News World — Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
  • BBC News World — Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert
  • The Hill — Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert
  • PBS NewsHour World — For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering
culturebusiness

Converse apologizes for sneaker ad criticized for racist imagery

Converse has pulled a sneaker ad that critics say included racist imagery, with a white triangular image resembling a KKK hood and a K-pop singer's…

2 sources · PBS NewsHour Nation, BBC News World
  • PBS NewsHour Nation — Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
  • BBC News World — Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

politics · 2

politicsintl affairs

Trump to meet with New York City Mayor Mamdani on Monday

President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are set to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s house in the Big Apple, a…

4 sources · CBS News, The Independent World, The Hill, NBC
  • CBS News — Trump to meet Mamdani in New York City on Monday
  • The Independent World — Trump to meet with Mayor Mamdani in New York City ahead of UN General Assembly
  • The Hill — Trump, Mamdani to meet in New York on Monday
  • NBC — Trump set to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday
politics

California tightens rules for influencers who post political ads

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill imposing criminal and civil penalties on content creators who fail to disclose paid political advertisements, aiming to curb…

2 sources · NBC, TechCrunch
  • NBC — California tightens disclosure rules for influencers who post political ads
  • TechCrunch — New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads

tech · 2

tech

Alibaba Releases Qwen-Image-2.1, Open-Weight Model Outperforms Closed-Source Models

Alibaba's Qwen-Image-2.1, a 7B open-weight model, claims to outperform most closed-source models in image generation, offering native transparency and up to ten reference images. The…

3 sources · Techmeme, The Decoder, MarkTechPost
  • Techmeme — Alibaba releases Qwen-Image-2.1, a 7B open-weight model it says outperforms most closed-source models, with native transparency and up to ten reference images (Qwen)
  • The Decoder — Alibaba's open-weight Qwen-Image-2.1 claims to beat closed models in image generation with just 7 billion parameters
  • MarkTechPost — Alibaba Qwen Team Releases Qwen3.8-LiveTranslate: A Real-Time Interpretation Model That Cuts Average Lag to 2.3 Seconds Across 60 Languages
tech

Star Trek's futuristic tech now a reality

60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired, the show's vision of the future is now a reality, with advancements in technology mirroring…

2 sources · CBS News, The Guardian US
  • CBS News — Star Trek tech catches up with present day
  • The Guardian US — Star Trek is turning 60 – and the vision it promised feels more distant than ever | Dave Schilling

environment · 2

environmentcrime

Ten lions found dead in Tanzania wildlife reserve following suspected poisoning

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve on Friday, with preliminary findings suggesting they may have been poisoned, the area's management authority…

3 sources · NPR World, The Independent World, Sky News World
  • NPR World — Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania
  • The Independent World — Ten lions found dead in Tanzania wildlife park following suspected poisoning
  • Sky News World — Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning
environmentpolicy

Black Los Angeles Residents May Soon Receive Environmental Reparations

New legislation would steer $5 million collected from penalized oil wells into cash aid for 1,000 nearby households.

3 sources · Mother Jones, Truthout, Wired
  • Mother Jones — These Black Los Angeles Residents May Soon Receive Environmental Reparations
  • Truthout — Some Black Los Angelenos May Soon Receive Environmental Reparations
  • Wired — Residents Harmed by Oil Drilling May Soon Receive Reparations Under New California Law

Around the World · 4

sportssports

Caleb Williams leaves game with leg injury in Bears vs. Vikings

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams left Sunday's game against Minnesota in the fourth quarter with an apparent right leg injury. The injury is not a…

2 sources · NBC, The Guardian US
  • NBC — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels leaves game vs. Cowboys with elbow injury
  • The Guardian US — NFL week two: Williams injured as Vikings shut down Bears, Saints stun Ravens – as it happened
  • The Guardian US — NFL roundup: Bears QB Caleb Williams carted off in loss to Vikings; Saints stun Ravens
  • NBC — Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury vs. Vikings
immigrationimmigration

Republican Congresswoman Warns Trump Advisers Compromising His Legacy

Florida Republican congresswoman María Elvira Salazar warns President Donald Trump that his advisers are 'compromising his legacy' and not showing 'the whole picture' of immigration…

2 sources · The Guardian World, AlterNet
  • The Guardian World — House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement
  • AlterNet — Candidates fleeing Trump after he 'aggressively squandered' his strengths
marketsmarkets

Poll: Most Voters Blame Trump for Economy, Threaten Republican Midterm

According to a new poll, 55% of voters believe President Trump's policies have weakened the economy, threatening to drag down Republicans in November's midterm elections.…

2 sources · The Hill, NBC
  • The Hill — Majority of voters say Trump’s policies worsened the economy: Poll
  • NBC — Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms
courtscourts

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Policy to Rapidly Deport Migrants to Third Countries

The U.S. Court of Appeals has blocked the Trump administration's policy of rapidly deporting migrants to third countries, finding that immigrants must have an opportunity…

2 sources · Truthout, The American Prospect
  • Truthout — Appeals Court Blocks Trump Policy to Rapidly Deport Migrants to Third Countries
  • The American Prospect — Appeals Court Smacks Down Trump’s Third-Country Removal Policy