Many political candidates are avoiding in-person debates during this election season. Instead of meeting face-to-face, candidates and their supporters use ads and other methods to criticize each other from a distance.
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Candidates often avoid debating because it can be risky and mistakes can spread quickly.
In half of the top 10 governor races, no debates are scheduled between the main candidates.
Three out of 10 key Senate races have no planned debates, which is more than in past elections.
In Florida, the Democratic candidate for governor recently refused to debate the Republican candidate, marking the first time since 1974 there was no governor debate in the state.
Ohio’s Democratic candidate also declined to debate due to personal attacks, while Texas’ Republican governor hasn’t agreed to debate his challenger.
Nevada’s Democratic candidate is willing to debate, but the Republican governor hasn’t confirmed.
Iowa is an exception, scheduling more debates this year than in the past, showing a competitive race.
Arizona’s Democratic governor refuses debates, saying other ways of speaking to voters work better than short debate moments.
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Washington D.C. officials have submitted a plan to redevelop 180 acres around the former Robert F. Kennedy Stadium site. The plan includes building thousands of new homes, a new stadium, parks, offices, and entertainment venues, with phased construction expected to begin soon and finish over the next decade.
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The redevelopment covers 180 acres near the Anacostia River in Washington D.C.
The plan calls for up to 6,500 new homes, with at least 30% set aside as affordable housing.
A new stadium and recreational Sportsplex facility are part of the first development phase.
The project could generate over $4 billion in tax revenue and create thousands of jobs.
Plans include hotels, offices, shops, parks, and improved transit, cycling, and pedestrian paths.
The master plan requires approval from the DC Council and federal environmental review under NEPA.
Local community groups have concerns about traffic, parking, neighborhood impact, and access to recreational areas.
The stadium is expected to open by 2030 with future phases to follow.
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Recent polls show Democrats gaining support in states that usually vote Republican, while holding smaller leads in some Democratic states. These shifts make it possible for Democrats to win more Senate seats but also come with risks if polling errors happen.
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Democrats are competing strongly in Republican-leaning states like Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas.
In traditionally Democratic states like Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire, Democrats need to keep their leads.
Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine is slightly ahead of her Democratic opponent Troy Jackson, according to a recent poll.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to win a majority in the Senate.
Ohio polls show Democrat Sherrod Brown leading despite the state’s recent shift toward Republicans in presidential elections.
Polls show Democrats doing well overall but this could be fragile if their support is overestimated.
Changes in voter preferences among white working-class and Hispanic groups, who previously supported President Trump, may be helping Democrats.
Gains in some areas are unusual because these places have moved strongly toward Republicans in recent years.
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Zafer Dogan, a sex offender in London, was jailed for over two years for taking thousands of photos of children and using AI software to create inappropriate images. Despite protests from police and prosecutors, he was repeatedly allowed bail and returned to an area near a playground, causing victims' families to feel unsafe and move away.
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Zafer Dogan took more than 5,000 pictures of children, many from his bedroom window.
He used AI technology to alter images in a harmful way.
Dogan pled guilty to making indecent images of children.
Police and prosecutors opposed his bail multiple times, but the court allowed it.
One victim's family had to move into temporary housing to feel safe.
London's victims' commissioner said the justice system failed victims by prioritizing prison capacity over their safety.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner criticized bail decisions and called for technology companies to prevent misuse of their tools.
The case is compared to another involving serial offender Simon Levy, who committed murders while on bail.
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President Donald Trump criticized major media networks for boycotting the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping after he banned some journalists from entering the White House. A judge temporarily blocked the ban, but the major networks still did not cover the state dinner.
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President Trump banned journalists from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House.
Trump accused these networks of spreading "fake news" and said their reporting threatened national security.
In response, several major U.S. news outlets stopped covering the state visit of President Xi Jinping.
Trump posted on Truth Social blaming the networks' low ratings on their lack of credibility and boycotting the event.
A federal judge issued an order stopping enforcement of the White House media ban during a legal challenge.
The White House hosted a state dinner for President Xi, but it was not broadcast by major U.S. networks.
Trump claims the event was important and visually impressive but was ignored by the networks to avoid giving him credit.
The situation is ongoing, and more updates are expected.
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Four Republican senators joined most Democrats in voting for a resolution asking President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or get approval from Congress. The Senate narrowly rejected the resolution 49-50, while the House had approved a similar measure earlier.
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Four Republican senators who voted for the resolution are Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul.
Nearly all Democratic senators supported the resolution except Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, who voted against it.
The resolution calls for President Donald Trump to stop the war with Iran or seek permission from Congress.
The Senate vote failed by one vote, with 49 in favor and 50 against.
The House of Representatives earlier approved a similar resolution by a vote of 214-208.
This was the 14th time the Senate considered a resolution to end the conflict with Iran.
The war with Iran has become less popular as the midterm elections approach.
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Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared in 2024 and has not been found. Prosecutors say evidence points to her husband, Naresh Bhatt, and this will be discussed in the upcoming trial.
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Mamta Kafle Bhatt went missing in 2024.
There has been no trace found of her since her disappearance.
Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, is a key suspect in the case.
The case is being watched closely because there is no body found.
The "48 Hours" podcast is covering the case with producers and consultants discussing the evidence.
The trial is ahead, and jurors will review the evidence presented by prosecutors.
The story is being reported by CBS News.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Republican representative, said the MAGA movement is dead and called it a "cult." She and President Donald Trump have had a public disagreement, with Trump calling her a "traitor" after she criticized him and announced her resignation in 2025.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene was a Republican representative from Georgia.
Greene said the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement is dead and described it as a cult.
She spoke about holding leaders, including President Trump, accountable for their promises.
Greene and President Trump had a falling out over issues like foreign policy and the Epstein files in 2025.
President Trump called Greene a "traitor" and a "ranting lunatic" after their disagreement.
Greene announced she would resign from Congress in November 2025.
The comments were made during The Texas Tribune Festival in 2025.
Newsweek contacted both Greene and the White House for comments after the statements were made.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student, died after a boat trip to Horn Island on July 4. His family is asking for more information about his death after reviewing his phone and the state autopsy, despite a grand jury finding no evidence of a crime.
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Nolan Wells died two days after a boat trip to Horn Island with friends.
Wells’ family has new questions after a forensic review of his cellphone and the state autopsy.
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal activity in Wells’ death.
Wells’ parents are suspicious because their son’s friends left the island without him.
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is representing the family.
The family’s lawyers want the full autopsy report and grand jury materials to be made public.
The investigation and story are still ongoing.
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President Donald Trump hosted China President Xi Jinping at a state dinner in the White House, highlighting a new phase in US-China relations. Both leaders spoke positively about their relationship and pledged to continue talks for stability, although experts say no major agreements were made.
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President Trump welcomed President Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner during Xi’s three-day visit to Washington.
Both leaders praised their friendship and expressed hopes to maintain a stable relationship between their countries.
Trump presented Xi with a bald eagle sculpture symbolizing America’s spirit, and invited him to visit the unfinished ballroom.
Xi thanked the US hosts for their care and said the two nations aim to build a constructive and stable relationship.
The dinner was attended by US officials, tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Trump family members, and conservative broadcasters.
Protesters gathered outside the White House during Xi’s arrival, with some arrests made.
Experts commented that while talks were friendly, no significant deals or changes resulted from the meetings.
Xi referenced historic US-China ties from World War II and the 1970s “ping pong diplomacy” to emphasize the countries’ long relationship.
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The article talks about how much money people think is okay to ask a friend to pay back if they borrow it. It explores the smallest amount many would expect friends to return, touching on how money and friendship connect.
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The article discusses borrowing money between friends.
It focuses on the smallest amount people expect to be paid back.
The topic relates to friendships and money management.
It appears under the US & Canada section, suggesting a focus on these regions.
No specific amounts or survey results are included in the visible content.
The article encourages readers to think about financial boundaries in friendships.
It is part of a series or collection related to Money and Friendship topics.
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The NHS in England faces long waiting times of up to two years for autism and ADHD assessments due to a big increase in referrals. This rise reflects better understanding and awareness of these conditions, but also shows that the health service is struggling with staff shortages and limited resources.
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Nearly 1 million people in England are waiting for ADHD assessments, with an average wait of 64 weeks.
Around 295,000 people are on waiting lists for autism diagnosis.
Autism diagnoses in males aged 3 to 25 increased from 185 to 580 per 100,000 between 2020 and 2022; in females, it rose from 45 to 320 per 100,000.
The NHS is a key gateway for accessing medical help, school support, and disability benefits linked to diagnosis.
A government review noted that unmet needs, misdiagnosis, and concerns about over-medicalization are happening together.
More young people, especially girls and women who were underdiagnosed before, are now getting diagnosed.
Increased referrals are influenced by better clinical knowledge, the pandemic, economic insecurity, greater public awareness, and less stigma.
The final government report to recommend solutions for these NHS challenges is expected soon.
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President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet with tech company leaders next week to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). This meeting comes as some AI company leaders have warned about risks from AI, while President Trump has dismissed those warnings.
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President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with tech CEOs on September 29, 2026.
The meeting aims to discuss AI safety and whether the government should regulate AI companies.
Some AI leaders, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic, have called for slowing AI development.
President Trump has called AI threat warnings a "hoax" and downplayed the need for new regulations.
Johnson supports a careful discussion about AI company responsibility and government role.
The exact tech CEOs attending the meeting have not been announced.
Trump has proposed creating a new "AI Force" and appointing an AI czar to oversee AI issues.
The House of Representatives is out of session until after the November midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump will speak at an event in Washington called the "Golden Age," featuring leaders from government and technology. The event will highlight innovations in areas like artificial intelligence, energy, and space, with panels and a special address from President Trump.
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The event takes place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington.
President Trump will give a morning speech and participate in a day of discussions on AI, energy, space, and more.
Key guests include Elon Musk (SpaceX), Jensen Huang (Nvidia), Tom Brown (Anthropic), and Shyam Sankar (Palantir).
Several Trump administration officials will attend, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
The event aims to present a vision for America’s future over the next 250 years.
A dinner and afterparty are organized by Horizon Events and are separate from official White House activities.
President Trump is expected to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson and tech CEOs on the event day.
The event occurs amid debates on regulating artificial intelligence development, with some executives calling for limits and others, including Trump, warning against restrictions that might give China a lead.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign after an investigation confirmed he violated workplace rules and ethics, including sexual harassment. The report detailed inappropriate comments, misuse of his position, and bringing personal guests to ticketed events without paying.
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Dale Caldwell is New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state.
An investigation found Caldwell made a sexual comment to a female staffer and engaged in sexual harassment.
He used his role to try to promote a state employee he was romantically involved with, which broke ethics rules.
Caldwell brought personal guests to seven ticketed events without paying or getting approval.
The investigation began after a letter from a New Jersey resident accused him of inappropriate behavior during taxpayer-funded trips.
Caldwell denied the comment but investigators did not find his denial believable.
Governor Sherrill gave Caldwell a deadline to resign following the report.
Caldwell has a background in education, ministry, and university leadership.
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A New South Wales police officer died instantly when the marked police car she was in crashed into a tree in Redfern, Sydney. The officers were responding to a reported vehicle theft with lights and sirens on, and another officer was injured and taken to hospital.
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The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney.
The police car was responding to a vehicle theft report at Glebe, driving with lights and sirens.
Mia Lay, a 20-year-old female constable with 16 months of service, died instantly in the crash.
The driver, a 24-year-old male constable, was taken to hospital in stable condition.
A crime scene and critical incident have been declared by NSW Police.
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will wait for the police investigation and legal processes before investigating independently.
NSW Premier and Police Minister expressed condolences to the family and police community.
Nearby roads remain closed and bus routes are diverted to avoid the crash area.
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New Jersey’s governor asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign after a law firm found he broke state ethics and discrimination rules. The investigation said Caldwell made inappropriate advances and misused his position for personal benefit.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill called on Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday.
A law firm hired by Caldwell’s office found he violated workplace discrimination policies.
Caldwell allegedly made an advance toward a staffer’s friend and made a disrespectful comment when rejected.
He is accused of trying to get a promotion for a state employee he was dating.
Caldwell reportedly brought personal guests to ticketed events without paying.
His lawyer said the investigation was one-sided and did not give Caldwell a fair chance to respond.
Governor Sherrill said Caldwell’s actions showed repeated ethical violations despite warnings and training.
She believes his resignation is best for New Jersey residents.
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President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Many well-known technology leaders and business executives attended the event.
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The state dinner took place at the White House.
President Donald Trump was the host.
Chinese President Xi Jinping was the guest of honor.
Several top tech billionaires attended, including Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), and Jeff Bezos (Amazon).
The event brought together influential figures from the tech and business worlds.
Attendees wore formal attire, such as black tuxedos.
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James “Jim” Copenhaver, one of the people critically injured in the July 13, 2024 shooting at President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died two years after the attack. The gunman killed one rallygoer, injured Copenhaver and another man, and was then killed by a Secret Service sniper.
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James Copenhaver was 76 years old and died surrounded by family, though no cause of death was given.
Copenhaver was wounded by gunfire at Trump’s rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop, injuring Copenhaver, David Dutch, and President Trump, and killing Corey Comperatore.
Corey Comperatore died protecting his family during the shooting.
David Dutch was seriously injured but survived after hospital treatment.
Copenhaver suffered serious injuries to his arm and abdomen and underwent multiple surgeries.
President Trump’s ear was hit by a bullet or fragment but he was not seriously hurt.
Copenhaver had spoken to President Trump by phone while recovering and expressed ongoing concern about the event and its details.
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U.S. troops stationed at a Kuwaiti port were attacked by Iranian drones in March 2026, resulting in six deaths and more than 20 wounded. Despite intelligence warnings about a potential attack, the commanding general decided not to relocate the troops to safer sites in Saudi Arabia and instead moved them to a location closer to Iran, which was targeted in the strike.
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The 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve logistics unit, was based at Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait when the attack occurred.
U.S. intelligence had warned the unit’s commander about possible Iranian attacks before the drone strike.
Two safer relocation options in Saudi Arabia were available: LSA Jenkins near Yanbu and Prince Sultan Air Force Base near Riyadh.
The commander, Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes, rejected those options and chose to move the unit to Port of Shuaiba.
The drone strike on March 1, 2026, killed six U.S. service members and wounded over 20.
Prince Sultan Air Force Base was also attacked, damaging a U.S. Air Force jet, but with no casualties.
The Pentagon began a probe into the attack’s circumstances ordered by U.S. Army Central and Third Army.
Some survivors described the unit as unprepared to defend itself at the time of the strike.
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