U.S. officials have said there are no plans to sell weapons to China after Ambassador David Perdue said President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. government and State Department confirmed that U.S. law prohibits arms sales to China and denied any such offer or plan.
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Ambassador David Perdue said President Trump offered to sell weapons to China during a recent summit.
The U.S. government denied any plans or offers to sell arms to China.
U.S. law forbids selling weapons to China.
President Trump said he did not discuss selling weapons to China and suggested the offer might have referred to Taiwan.
China is considered a major strategic and economic competitor and is designated as a foreign adversary by the U.S.
The U.S. has imposed economic sanctions and trade restrictions on China due to military ties.
Trump and Xi discussed various issues including artificial intelligence, Iran, and exports.
Beijing has faced accusations of helping Iran with satellite information despite U.S. efforts to limit Iran’s military support.
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Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating President Donald Trump, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29. The hearing follows claims by a Republican lawmaker that Smith may have lied during previous testimony about his investigation, which Smith’s lawyers deny.
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Jack Smith is the special counsel investigating President Donald Trump.
Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 9 a.m. EDT on September 29.
A Republican lawmaker, Rep. Jim Jordan, said Smith may have lied during past testimony.
Jordan referred Smith to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
The alleged false statements involved whether Smith obtained records of lawmakers during the Trump investigation.
Smith’s lawyers have denied the claims and said he told the truth.
The hearing is part of ongoing scrutiny by Republicans over Smith’s investigation methods.
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North Korea spoke at the United Nations and said there is a lot of distrust and tension between countries. It said it will keep working hard on its own to reach its goals. The speech did not include any direct threats.
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North Korea gave a speech at the United Nations.
The country talked about widespread distrust and conflict in the world.
North Korea said it will continue to rely fully on itself to achieve its goals.
The speech was milder than usual, with no direct threats.
The message emphasized self-reliance in a world with many countries involved (multilateral world).
The remarks were made during the annual U.N. platform where countries deliver speeches.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said that growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is causing more parts of the economy to experience rising prices. She pointed out that costs for AI-related products like computer chips and software have increased sharply over the past year.
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Lisa Cook is a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
She spoke at the Oakland Tech Week conference.
Demand for AI technology is increasing across many industries.
Prices for AI-related products such as chips, computers, and software have gone up significantly in the last year.
This rising demand is causing inflation to affect more areas of the economy.
Inflation means that prices for goods and services are increasing.
The broadening inflation may affect economic decisions and policies.
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A jury has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion for using technology patented by Taction Technology without permission. The case involved Apple’s use of haptic feedback, which creates vibration sensations on devices like the iPhone.
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The jury found Apple infringed on two patents owned by Taction Technology from San Diego.
The patents relate to haptic feedback technology, which makes devices vibrate when users interact with them.
The lawsuit began in 2021, with a judge initially ruling Apple did not infringe, but an appeals court revived the case.
Taction claimed Apple used its inventions without a license and knew about the patents but ignored them.
The jury decided Apple did not intentionally violate the patents.
Apple plans to appeal the court’s decision.
Apple said its Taptic Engine is different from Taction’s technology, as shown during the trial.
The verdict occurred during Apple's transition to a new CEO, John Ternus, replacing Tim Cook after 15 years.
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President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa during a White House event. Iowa Republican representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson, who is running for Senate, joined him for the announcement as they prepare for the upcoming November elections.
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President Trump made the steel plant announcement in the Oval Office.
The new steel plant will be located in Iowa.
The project is valued at $15 billion.
Iowa Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson attended the event.
Ashley Hinson is a Senate candidate from Iowa.
The announcement aims to highlight economic development ahead of the midterm elections.
The steel plant is expected to create jobs and boost local industry in Iowa.
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A Louisiana judge sentenced Danette Colbert to 60 years and Rickey White to 45 years in prison for their roles in a criminal group that targeted tourists in New Orleans. Their actions led to the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, who was covering the 2025 Super Bowl.
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Danette Colbert received 60 years: 50 for racketeering and 10 for negligent homicide.
Rickey White was sentenced to 45 years for racketeering.
Both were convicted for their part in the death of Adan Manzano on February 5, 2025.
Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana.
He died of positional asphyxiation, with Xanax and alcohol found in his system.
The criminals targeted tourists by luring them with promises of sex, then drugging and robbing them.
This criminal activity reportedly started in 2012.
Manzano’s family spoke at sentencing, expressing grief and asking for strong punishment.
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The All-American Rejects are releasing a 21st-anniversary deluxe edition of their 2005 album *Move Along*. The new edition includes 15 songs recorded during the original sessions, making it the most complete version of the album. Band members say their songs have grown beyond their own meanings because fans interpret them in personal ways.
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*Move Along* was first released in 2005 when fans mostly bought full albums.
The deluxe edition includes 15 songs, even though the original deal with the producer covered only 12.
Before this release, the full 15-song package was never officially available.
The band performs songs from the album live, and audiences still connect strongly with them.
Some fans find deep personal meaning in the songs, beyond what the band originally intended.
The band noticed fans remember even lesser-known tracks, which used to be discovered by buying the whole album.
The band played at Warped Tour Mexico City for the first time in 25 years, using elaborate costumes and stage effects.
Planned pyrotechnics at the festival were canceled due to weather conditions.
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President Donald Trump disagreed with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue's claim that Trump asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping about buying U.S. weapons. Trump suggested Perdue might have confused China with Taiwan but also said offering arms to China might be a good idea.
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President Trump denied asking Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy U.S. weapons.
Ambassador David Perdue said Trump made that offer.
Trump said Perdue could have confused China with Taiwan.
Trump mentioned that offering weapons to China "might be a good idea."
This situation shows mixed messages from the Trump administration about China.
Xi Jinping had recently visited Washington with a formal state visit.
Trump’s visit with Xi did not result in clear agreements on important issues.
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President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill project to be built in Iowa by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company. The project aims to produce steel using local iron ore, create more than 1,700 permanent jobs, and start production by 2030.
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The steel mill project is worth $15 billion and will be located in Iowa.
It is expected to create over 1,700 permanent jobs and 5,000–6,000 construction jobs during the first phase.
The mill will produce 7.5 million tonnes of steel per year using iron ore from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range.
Mesabi Metallics recently opened Minnesota's first new iron ore mine in 50 years, investing $2.5 billion.
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum to encourage domestic production.
The US government holds a “golden share” in US Steel, allowing influence over decisions affecting steel production.
This announcement comes about a month before the US midterm elections, with Iowa being a competitive state.
Polls show a close race between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek for Iowa’s congressional seat.
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President Donald Trump said he did not discuss selling weapons to China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, he suggested that China would likely be interested in buying U.S. weapons.
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President Trump denied talking about arms sales with President Xi.
The question came after U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue mentioned a proposal about weapon sales.
Trump responded to reporters’ questions about his meeting with Xi.
He said China would "probably like to buy" U.S. weapons.
The comments were made on Monday following the recent U.S.-China talks.
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A new poll shows James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, leading Republican Ken Paxton by about 4 points. The poll reflects voter support for the upcoming election for the state’s U.S. Senate seat.
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James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate and current Texas Attorney General.
A new poll by Big Data Poll surveyed voters.
The poll results show Talarico leading by around 4 percentage points.
43.6% of respondents said they would support Talarico.
The poll focuses on the race for an upper chamber seat from Texas.
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Pope Leo XIV ended his visit to France by urging Europe to use its Christian heritage and dialogue to reduce the desire for control that leads to wars today. He honored Robert Schuman, a key figure in European unity, and called for peaceful negotiation to address conflicts like the war in Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Metz, France, near Luxembourg and Germany, to honor Robert Schuman, a founder of European unity after World War II.
He encouraged Europe to rely on Christian values and dialogue to address current wars and migration issues.
The pope emphasized peaceful negotiation and compromise for the greater good of peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event and expressed strong European support for Ukraine.
The pope celebrated Mass in Metz Cathedral, highlighting reconciliation after past conflicts.
Around 800,000 people attended the pope’s Mass in Paris, showing strong public interest despite France’s secular nature.
Pope Leo’s plane was escorted by two French fighter jets as a sign of respect.
The cathedral’s stained-glass windows, designed by Jewish artist Marc Chagall, symbolize interreligious dialogue and unity.
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Scientists have created a new tool called the Carbon Impacts Tracer that links carbon dioxide emissions directly to real-world climate harms, like heat exposure and coral death. This tool helps show the specific damage caused by fossil fuel projects, such as the proposed HVO coal mine in New South Wales, making it easier to understand the impact of carbon emissions.
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The HVO coal mine in New South Wales could emit about 809 million tonnes of carbon dioxide if approved.
These emissions would cause an increase of 0.00036°C in global warming.
The Carbon Impacts Tracer translates emissions into effects like exposing nearly half a million people to extreme heat and killing millions of coral colonies.
The tracer estimates impacts in areas such as food production loss, lost work hours due to heat, glacier loss, and coral death.
It uses a climate science measure called Transient Climate Response to CO₂ Emissions (TCRE), which links CO₂ amounts to temperature rise.
The tool is based on peer-reviewed scientific studies and offers a clear, evidence-based connection between emissions and climate harm.
It aims to help hold governments and companies accountable by showing the real impacts of their emissions.
The tool was developed by Australian scientists and funded by the Minderoo Foundation.
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Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Nepal, resulting in at least 21 deaths and five people missing. An avalanche on Himlung Himal has also left 12 local workers missing.
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Nepal experienced heavy rainfall that triggered floods and landslides.
At least 21 people have died due to these weather events.
Five people are reported missing after the floods and landslides.
An avalanche on the mountain called Himlung Himal caused 12 local workers to go missing.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority is the source of this information.
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President Donald Trump said he was surprised that British police allowed five men to leave on bail after they were arrested in a terrorism investigation. The men were suspected of plotting a bomb attack at a U.K. air base used by the U.S. military.
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Five men were arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of planning a terrorist bomb attack.
The target was a U.K. air base where U.S. military personnel are present.
British authorities released the men on bail after their arrest.
President Donald Trump expressed surprise at the decision to grant bail.
He said he would have preferred that the men remain in custody.
The arrests happened just one day before President Trump’s statement.
The investigation is connected to national security concerns involving both the U.K. and U.S.
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A French news website reported that Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally party, allegedly made antisemitic written comments in 2013. Bardella, an ally of presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, denied the claims as false while Le Pen’s chances in the 2027 election have recently improved.
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Jordan Bardella leads the French far-right National Rally party.
A French investigative website published allegations about Bardella’s antisemitic comments from 2013.
Bardella denied these allegations, calling them fake.
Bardella is a close supporter of Marine Le Pen, who is running for president in 2027.
Marine Le Pen’s polling numbers are stronger than in her past campaigns.
The news surfaced amid growing attention on the 2027 French presidential election.
The article includes references to other current events in France, like Pope Leo’s visit.
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A man named Jonathan McKinsey was shot and killed near a park in Dublin, California. The suspects are his elderly parents-in-law, who have been arrested for murder, and the reason behind the shooting is still being investigated.
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Jonathan McKinsey, 40 years old, was found shot multiple times in a parking lot near the Dublin Sports Grounds.
McKinsey worked as the head of engineering at New York Times Games since January 2023.
A police sergeant discovered the victim while driving near the location after getting 911 calls.
Two elderly suspects, a married couple aged 77, identified as Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, were arrested at the scene.
The suspects are McKinsey’s parents-in-law and were charged with murder.
Witnesses said both suspects shot McKinsey while wearing masks.
Police said no other suspects are involved and there is no public danger.
The suspects are set to be arraigned in court soon.
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A study found that drug companies are filing many more patents on prescription drugs than before, mostly for small changes not related to the main ingredient. This slows down when cheaper generic versions can enter the market, keeping drug prices high for longer.
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The number of patents per small-molecule drug rose from about 2.1 in 1990 to 6.9 in 2019.
Most new patents are "nonprimary," covering minor changes like how the drug is delivered or used, not the active ingredient itself.
These multiple patents create a “patent thicket,” which delays generic drugs becoming available.
Average patent protection time increased from 2 years in 1990 to 6.1 years in 2019.
The study looked at 1,981 drugs approved by the FDA from 1990 to 2019, with a total of 10,940 patents.
Nonprimary patents made up 84% of all patents on these drugs.
Spending on prescription drugs per person in the U.S. increased from $291 in 1990 to $1,084 in 2019 (adjusted for inflation).
Researchers suggest reforms, such as closer patent reviews and new laws, to reduce patent thickets and help lower drug prices.
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Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls' camp in Texas where 27 people died in a 2025 flood, has filed for bankruptcy and proposes to sell its land and assets. The camp's owners hope a buyer will keep the camp's original purpose, but lawsuits and investigations are ongoing.
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Camp Mystic is a 100-year-old girls' camp in Texas along the Guadalupe River.
In July 2025, a flood killed 25 campers and 2 counselors, plus the camp owner.
The camp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 25, planning to sell its 749 acres and other property.
The sale hopes to attract a buyer who will keep the camp's mission, but this is not required.
Families of victims oppose reopening or repairing damaged buildings and are involved in lawsuits.
State police are investigating whether crimes like manslaughter or negligence occurred.
A state inquiry found many counselors were not trained for floods and earlier evacuation could have saved lives.
The bankruptcy plan needs court approval, and families affected will be able to respond to it.
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