President Donald Trump said the United States will not work together with China to develop artificial intelligence (AI) because it would risk sharing important secrets with a rival. He also dismissed concerns about AI safety and said the US is far ahead of China in AI technology.
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President Trump ruled out any joint AI projects with China.
He said sharing AI technology with China would mean giving away important secrets.
The US and China recently started official talks about AI and set up a communication channel to avoid problems.
Trump said the US leads the world in AI and wants to keep its advantage over China.
He referred to public worries about AI as a "hoax" and compared them to what he calls the "global warming scam."
A recent poll showed that two-thirds of Americans believe AI poses at least a moderate risk to humanity.
Many Trump supporters (44%) want to pause AI development, but Trump disagrees.
China’s foreign ministry warned that treating AI as a threat harms efforts to manage it globally.
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Two recent polls show Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, with Acton ahead by 6 to 9 points. The race is close, and both candidates have support from different voter groups, with women and independent voters favoring Acton.
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Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy by 9 points (50% to 41%) in a Suffolk University poll.
Acton also leads by 6 points (50% to 44%) in a Marist University poll.
Acton’s support is strong among independent voters and women.
Ramaswamy is a Republican and entrepreneur who gained fame during the 2024 presidential race.
The Ohio governor’s race is considered a toss-up by political forecasters.
Polls show that Ohio, once a battleground state, has shifted more conservative recently.
President Donald Trump won Ohio by a double-digit margin in the 2024 presidential election.
Polling methods included surveys of likely and registered voters with margins of error around 3.5 to 4.5 points.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first woman prime minister. She is the mayor of Marrakesh and leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party, which won the recent parliamentary election.
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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the mayor of Marrakesh.
She was appointed as Morocco's first female prime minister by King Mohammed VI.
Her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), won the parliamentary election on September 23, 2026.
El Mansouri has also served as Morocco’s minister of habitat.
The PAM party is part of Morocco’s ruling coalition.
El Mansouri was officially tasked by the king to form the new government.
This appointment marks a historic first for Morocco’s leadership.
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Andy Burnham gave his first speech as Labour party leader and prime minister at the conference in Liverpool. He focused on new policies like increasing public control over water and housing, changing the state pension rules after 2030, and starting a review of the voting system. Burnham also shared a personal story about his late father during the speech.
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Andy Burnham spoke without a tie and moved freely on stage, sharing serious ideas rather than jokes.
He promised to reverse policies from the 1980s to give the public more control over services like water.
Burnham plans to repeal a law that stops public ownership of water companies and aims for a new water system in the next 10 years.
The current "triple lock" rule for raising state pensions will be kept until 2030, then changed to protect pensions but save money for other services.
He wants to create a National Care Service in England and will use pension savings to help fund it.
Burnham announced plans to form a commission to consider changing the voting system to make every vote count more fairly.
He became emotional talking about his father, who recently died from Alzheimer's, and dedicated his work to building a better Britain.
The speech received many standing ovations from the audience, showing strong support for his ideas.
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A Russian military bomber plane crashed in the Amur region near China, killing six crew members and injuring one person. The plane was on a training flight without ammunition, and an investigation team has been sent to find out what happened.
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The crashed plane was a Tupolev Tu-95, a large bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
The crash occurred during a training flight in an uninhabited area of Amur, eastern Russia.
Six crew members died, and one was hospitalized after the crash.
The plane was flying without ammunition at the time of the crash.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence sent a commission to investigate the cause of the crash.
The Tu-95 bomber has been in use since the 1950s and is still active in Russian military exercises.
Russia’s Far East has seen other deadly crashes in the past few years, including a passenger plane in 2023 and a helicopter in 2021.
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The Trump administration has announced plans to raise fees for investors applying for EB-5 visas, a program that gives foreign investors a path to U.S. green cards. Application fees will more than double, and a new $10,330 fee will be charged to investors whose projects fail but want to keep their visa eligibility.
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The EB-5 visa is for foreign investors who invest $1.05 million (or $800,000 in targeted areas) in U.S. businesses that create at least 10 full-time jobs.
USCIS is increasing the EB-5 application fee from $3,675 to $7,615.
The fee increase affects about 16,600 applicants each year and represents about a 70% rise.
A new form, I-527, will allow investors impacted by failed projects or terminated regional centers to maintain their visa status.
Filing form I-527 will cost $10,330, which applies to those who obtained their EB-5 before the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act.
USCIS funds itself mainly through application fees, which cover background checks, eligibility reviews, fraud detection, and program operations.
Regional centers pool investments from multiple EB-5 investors for projects like hotels and infrastructure.
The 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act authorized DHS to examine and update fees based on administrative costs.
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Kristi Noem, former Secretary of Homeland Security and special envoy in the Trump administration, has officially filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem. The filing follows reports that Bryon was living a secret life involving cross-dressing and online interactions with fetish models.
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Kristi Noem filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem on a Monday, according to South Dakota court records.
Bryon Noem was reported by The Daily Mail to have led a double life, including wearing fake breasts and leggings.
The reports included photos claimed to show Bryon in cross-dressing attire.
Kristi Noem’s representatives said she was devastated and asked for privacy and prayers.
The divorce was publicly planned earlier in the year after the reports surfaced.
Kristi Noem served as Secretary of Homeland Security and was a Trump administration special envoy.
The article is a developing story with potential for further updates.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith is speaking to the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump. He said that his work, including the case on classified documents, was done without political bias.
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Jack Smith served as a special counsel investigating President Trump.
He testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The investigations include a case about classified documents linked to President Trump.
Smith said he was not influenced by politics during his investigations.
His testimony is part of ongoing government oversight related to President Trump.
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A new study from Denmark found that people with type 2 diabetes have a higher chance of getting certain cancers compared to those without diabetes. The study showed that this risk has increased over the last 27 years, especially for cancers linked to obesity, such as colorectal and postmenopausal breast cancer.
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The study looked at data from 1996 to 2022 for adults living in Denmark.
People with type 2 diabetes had more cancers than those without, with rates rising over time.
Between 2010 and 2022, cancer rates were 12% higher in men and 22% higher in women with type 2 diabetes.
Obesity-related cancers were 45% higher in men and 30% higher in women with type 2 diabetes during the same period.
Postmenopausal breast cancer was 8% more common in women with type 2 diabetes.
Colorectal cancer rates were 17% higher in men and 14% higher in women with type 2 diabetes.
The study suggests that high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation in type 2 diabetes may help cancer develop.
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among people with type 2 diabetes in Denmark.
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President Donald Trump announced a new government website, America.gov, designed to provide Americans easy access to official information using artificial intelligence. However, the website's answers, which come from official government sources, contradicted some of Trump's public statements on topics like the 2020 election and government departments.
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America.gov is a new website launched by the Trump administration to streamline access to government information using AI.
The site provides answers based on official federal sources.
When asked about the 2020 election, the site said no widespread fraud changed the outcome, countering Trump’s claims of a stolen election.
The site initially answered questions about impeachment and felony charges against Trump but later said it could not answer political questions.
The website correctly stated the Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense, despite Trump previously wanting to rename it the Department of War.
The site acknowledges human activity, especially burning fossil fuels, as the main cause of recent climate change, contrasting Trump’s past statements calling climate change a hoax.
Trump claimed during the event that he was the first president to not take a salary, but the site noted other presidents also declined their pay.
The Trump administration continues to face differences between some official information and Trump’s public statements.
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The recent meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping ended with visible positive outcomes for China. However, the exact details of their discussions and agreements remain unclear to the public.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping held a recent summit.
The outcomes of the meeting appeared to benefit China.
Public information on what was discussed is limited.
There is uncertainty about the specifics of their talks.
Both leaders likely aimed to make progress, but details are not fully shared.
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An investigation into a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough found no proof that police deliberately hit a car to stop it. The crash killed two police officers and five young people after a police chase was stopped. The full investigation is ongoing and will take several months.
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The crash happened on August 22 and involved a Volkswagen Passat and a police car.
Five people in the Passat and two police officers died in the collision.
The police pursuit was stopped before the crash; officers did not follow the Passat as it went the wrong way on the road.
The investigation found no evidence that police used a tactical move or a spike strip (called a stinger) to stop the Passat.
PC Matthew Blades (37) and PC Tom Clough (38) were the officers killed but were not chasing the Passat at the time.
The crash occurred about 17 seconds after the Passat headed the wrong way on the dual carriageway.
Two expert reports are being prepared to study how the crash happened and police pursuit rules.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is leading the investigation, which will take months to complete.
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Iran’s currency, the rial, fell to a new low against the U.S. dollar, reaching more than 2.5 million rials per dollar. This drop shows the Iranian economy is worsening due to ongoing war and increased sanctions.
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The Iranian rial reached a new low of over 2.5 million per U.S. dollar on Tuesday.
Just 27 days ago, the rial hit its previous low of 2.2 million per dollar.
The currency has been declining steadily since the war in the Middle East began in February.
The Iranian economy has faced problems for years because of international sanctions.
New U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade on Iranian oil have made the economy worse.
Tehran traders are directly affected by the currency's loss of value.
Negotiations continue between the U.S. and Iran after President Donald Trump rejected an earlier proposal from Tehran.
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Senator Eric Schmitt questioned special counsel Jack Smith about attending a basketball game to suggest coordination with other prosecutors investigating President Donald Trump. However, Schmitt confused the names of basketball teams during the questioning, which disrupted his line of inquiry.
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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) questioned Jack Smith, a special counsel investigating President Trump.
Schmitt asked about Smith attending a basketball game to imply possible coordination with other prosecutors.
During the questioning, Schmitt confused the names of basketball teams.
This mistake interrupted and weakened Schmitt’s attempt to link the prosecutors.
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) commented on the exchange during the hearing.
Jack Smith is involved in legal cases related to President Donald Trump.
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Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister and Labour Party leader, has announced that Labour will campaign in the next general election to change the UK's voting system. He plans to create a national commission to explore new voting methods and invited other parties to join in this effort.
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Burnham made this pledge in his first speech as prime minister at the Labour party conference.
The current UK voting system is called "first-past-the-post," where the candidate with the most votes wins in each area.
Burnham supports moving to a proportional representation (PR) system, where seats better match the share of votes each party gets.
Labour won a large majority in Parliament in 2024 with only 34% of the vote, which has increased calls for reform.
About 100 Labour MPs recently supported a plan to create a commission to study new voting options.
The Liberal Democrats support changing to PR and want it done before the next election, due by 2029.
The Conservative Party likely opposes changing the current system.
Burnham did not say who would lead the commission or when it would start work.
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The U.S. is experiencing a growing demand for senior housing as the population ages, but new construction of senior housing units is much slower than needed. Costs, financing difficulties, and insurance risks are making it hard for developers to build enough new communities to meet future needs.
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The oldest baby boomers are turning 80, increasing demand for senior housing.
The U.S. will need about 576,000 more senior housing units by 2030 and over 1 million by 2035 if current building rates continue.
Senior housing construction starts dropped about 67% from over 30,000 units in 2021 to around 10,000 units expected in 2025.
Senior housing includes various types like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care communities.
Occupancy rates for senior housing are high, near 90% in many markets, showing strong demand.
Financing costs, construction expenses, and insurance risks are major barriers to building new senior housing.
Insurance costs for senior housing are increasing, with higher loss rates and claim amounts expected in 2024.
Developers often find it more economical to buy existing facilities than to build new ones due to current costs.
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Maureen Wanjiru Ngure, a nurse who lived in the U.S. for 20 years, was deported to Kenya for overstaying her student visa. Although she and her family had plans to move to Canada for work, ICE arrested and detained her before deporting her in September 2024.
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Ngure entered the United States legally in November 2006 through New York.
She overstayed her student visa and had a final deportation order issued in 2012.
ICE arrested Ngure in San Francisco in August 2024 during a scheduled appointment.
She was detained in multiple states and lost personal items during transfers.
Ngure’s family lived in California, and her husband and children later flew to Kenya to join her.
Ngure had been selected for a nursing job program in British Columbia, Canada.
The Department of Homeland Security said she violated immigration law by staying illegally.
Supporters raised over $26,000 to help with her legal and travel costs.
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Homeowners in Florida pay the highest average home insurance rates in the U.S., reaching $8,471 per year. Several other states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana, also have average premiums over $5,000, driven by factors like frequent natural disasters and rising rebuilding costs.
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Florida’s average annual home insurance premium is $8,471, much higher than the national average of $2,872.
Nebraska has the second highest average premium at $5,513, a 21.1% increase from last year.
Colorado ($5,511), Oklahoma ($5,378), Kansas ($5,289), and Louisiana ($5,185) also have average premiums above $5,000.
Massachusetts saw the largest premium increase nationwide (42.9%) but still has below-average rates at $2,112.
Rising home insurance costs are linked to more frequent and severe weather events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Inflation increases rebuilding costs, which insurers factor into their premiums.
States with older housing or more exposure to natural disasters tend to have higher premiums.
Some states with expensive premiums saw smaller yearly increases (Florida 6.8%) compared to others with double-digit jumps.
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Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children in Massachusetts, appeared in court after a mistrial was declared in her case. Her attorney argued that there is no proof she committed the murders and asked for the case to be dismissed.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children, aged 5, 3, and an infant, by strangulation at their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
The children’s deaths happened on January 24, 2023.
Clancy’s defense attorney said the case is based on guesswork and there is no evidence she admitted to killing the children.
Although Clancy did not deny killing her children during the trial, her lawyer argues prosecutors failed to prove she was responsible.
Clancy’s defense claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition, and was overmedicated at the time.
Clancy attempted suicide the night of the deaths, which left her paralyzed and using a wheelchair.
The prosecution contends Clancy understood the seriousness of her actions and is criminally responsible.
Prosecutors have not yet decided if they will try the case again.
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Fat Bear Week is an annual event in Alaska’s Katmai National Park where people vote on the fattest brown bears preparing for winter. The competition highlights how American culture often embraces large size and excess in many areas of life.
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Fat Bear Week started in 2014 and involves public voting to choose the fattest brown bear before winter.
Over 1.7 million votes were cast in the competition last year.
The event takes place in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The contest reflects broader American cultural tendencies toward size, excess, and consumption.
The U.S. is one of the largest countries, which may contribute to the cultural focus on "bigger is better."
American food products and portions often encourage overeating and excess.
Obesity rates in almost all U.S. states are at least 25 percent, according to CDC data.
Beyond food, many American items like cars, homes, and TVs have grown larger over time.
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