President Donald Trump spoke at the United Nations and said the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) sounds fake. He wants AI to be called "super intelligence" (SI) instead. Experts say this new name is unlikely to be widely used because SI usually means a much more advanced, hypothetical type of AI.
Key Facts
President Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence "super intelligence" during a UN speech.
He asked his social media followers to help choose the new name, with "super intelligence" winning the vote.
AI is technology that helps machines perform tasks needing human thought.
"Super intelligence" usually means a future AI that is smarter than humans in every way and can improve itself.
Experts say Trump's new name is misleading and unlikely to be adopted by the tech industry.
Some people close to Trump, including the US Chief Technology Officer, already use the term SI.
Canada’s AI minister showed no interest in changing AI’s name.
President Trump said the US leads in AI, must not regulate it too strictly, and must keep ahead of China in this technology race.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan and President Donald Trump support a temporary ban on U.S. diesel exports to help lower high fuel prices and build reserves before winter. This idea comes as diesel prices have hit record highs nationwide, especially in Alaska, where some remote areas have seen fuel costs reach over $26 per gallon.
Key Facts
Senator Dan Sullivan wants to stop diesel exports temporarily until conflicts in Iran ease and energy routes reopen.
President Donald Trump supports the idea and says keeping more diesel in the U.S. could reduce fuel costs.
Nationwide diesel prices recently hit a record average of $6.53 per gallon; in Alaska, it was $6.67, with some villages paying more than $26 per gallon.
Fuel prices are rising due to strikes on Russian oil refineries and local refinery problems, which reduce global diesel supplies.
The U.S. government is currently reviewing whether a diesel export ban is practical and how it might affect fuel production.
The American Petroleum Institute warns that banning diesel exports could reduce refinery output and make fuel shortages worse.
Some other Republicans also support the proposal to halt diesel exports temporarily.
Extreme fuel prices in remote Alaska villages are partly caused by difficult transportation, like low water preventing delivery barges.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jesse Baird feared Beau Lamarre-Condon, a police officer, because Lamarre-Condon had a gun and could make false claims ruining Baird’s career. Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the fatal shooting of Baird and Luke Davies at Baird’s home in February 2024, claiming self-defense after a struggle.
Key Facts
Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
The shooting happened at Baird’s home in Paddington on February 19, 2024.
Baird was afraid of Lamarre-Condon because he had a gun and was a police officer.
Baird worried Lamarre-Condon might falsely accuse him and damage his career.
Baird worked as a children’s TV presenter and AFL umpire, jobs needing special certification.
Baird told a close friend he was scared to go to the police about Lamarre-Condon.
Lamarre-Condon claims he acted in self-defense during a struggle after disguising himself as an Uber Eats driver to enter Baird’s home.
The trial is ongoing under Justice Natalie Adams.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized some Republicans who support popular but costly government programs, calling it "right-wing socialism." He said this approach will not help the Republican Party and emphasized that his support comes from working-class voters.
Key Facts
Senator Ted Cruz spoke on Fox News’s "The Will Cain Show."
Cruz described some Republican ideas as "right-wing socialism."
He believes these ideas involve giving away free benefits that could harm the party.
Cruz identifies as a populist focused on working-class voters.
He said his voters have consistently been blue-collar workers.
Cruz warned that the party should avoid policies that are too similar to socialism.
The discussion was about strategies for the Republican Party (GOP).
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Fox News has moved 15 U.S. House races away from Republicans toward Democrats as the midterm elections approach. Democrats need to win a few more seats to gain control of the House, and recent polls show them leading by significant margins.
Key Facts
Republicans currently hold 218 House seats; Democrats hold 214 seats.
Fox News shifted five races to toss-up status, indicating they are competitive.
Democrats are favored in 215 races, Republicans in 201, with 19 toss-ups.
Other forecast groups like Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have similar but slightly different race ratings.
Recent polls show Democrats leading Republicans by 8 to 14 points among likely voters.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is declining as Election Day nears.
Democrats only need a small number of seat gains to take control of the House.
Analysts compare the current political environment to the 2018 midterms, which were challenging for Republicans.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Local TV stations in Ohio are airing a political ad from Brian Poindexter, a Democrat, that criticizes Rep. Max Miller, a Republican. Miller’s lawyer sent a legal warning to one station, WKYC-TV, saying the ad had false and damaging claims about Miller, but the stations continue to show the ad.
Key Facts
Ohio TV stations are airing Brian Poindexter’s political ad against Rep. Max Miller.
Poindexter is a Democrat; Miller is a Republican representative from Ohio.
Miller’s attorney, Alejandro Brito, sent a cease-and-desist letter to WKYC-TV.
The letter said the ad contained false and harmful statements about Miller.
Despite the legal threat, the TV stations have not stopped showing the ad.
The controversy involves claims of alleged abuse made against Miller in the ad.
The dispute is happening as part of a political campaign in Ohio.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Trump administration plans to allow up to 17,500 more White South Africans to come to the United States as refugees within the next year. This move is part of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Key Facts
The U.S. will accept up to 17,500 additional White South African refugees in the next 12 months.
The decision comes from the Trump administration.
These refugees will enter the United States under the official refugee program.
The announcement was reported by CBS News including their immigration correspondent, Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Refugees are people who leave their country because they fear harm or persecution.
This plan is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to manage refugee admissions.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Vice President JD Vance announced that a White House task force will remove 750,000 people allegedly enrolled fraudulently in Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans. This action aims to save taxpayers $2.2 billion by preventing false enrollments that do not meet program rules or happened without people’s knowledge.
Key Facts
The task force is called the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and is led by Vice President JD Vance.
About 750,000 people will be removed from ACA insurance plans for allegedly enrolling fraudulently.
Another 419,000 people are under review for possible verification issues.
An estimated 19.2 million Americans were enrolled in ACA plans in 2025.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said over a third of those enrolled never used the program, which may indicate fraud.
The task force uses methods like sending letters and visiting homes to confirm if people meet eligibility rules.
Some lawmakers and healthcare advocacy groups criticized the move, expressing concern it could reduce access to health coverage.
Vice President Vance urged bipartisan cooperation to focus on stopping fraud and protecting program benefits.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Etiquette expert Presilah Núñez Davis discusses whether drinking iced coffee during a job interview is proper. She offers advice on what job candidates should think about before deciding to bring a drink to an interview.
Key Facts
The topic is about whether it is acceptable to have iced coffee during a job interview.
Presilah Núñez Davis is an expert on modern etiquette who shared her views.
The discussion focuses on interview etiquette, which means the correct behavior in job interviews.
Job candidates are advised to consider their drink choices carefully before interviews.
The article is from ABC News and touches on other current news briefly but focuses mainly on this etiquette question.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Some Republican lawmakers are openly disagreeing with President Trump on issues like foreign policy and economic concerns because they worry about losing elections. They are not fully opposing him but are trying to distance themselves as his approval ratings drop.
Key Facts
President Trump agreed to support a ban on diesel exports after pressure from Republican lawmakers to lower diesel costs for farmers and truckers.
Some senators and representatives expressed concern over Trump hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner.
Senator John Curtis wants a Senate committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr.'s foreign business deals and wedding funding.
The Senate may vote on a war powers resolution regarding military actions against Iran, with some Republicans supporting it.
Some Republicans, including candidates in close races, are publicly opposing Trump’s policies and campaign events.
Trump's approval ratings are very low, causing GOP lawmakers to question and sometimes challenge his decisions.
Republican lawmakers are trying to reflect the views of their voters as they prepare for upcoming elections.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Austin Police Department shared new video footage of a Venezuelan man who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Texas. The incident happened over the weekend and is under investigation.
Key Facts
The Austin Police Department released new video on Tuesday.
The video shows a Venezuelan man being shot by ICE officers.
The shooting occurred in Texas during the past weekend.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency.
The incident is being reviewed by authorities.
CBS News reported the release of the video and the ongoing coverage.
The situation involves law enforcement and immigration enforcement agencies.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Over 70 lawmakers from countries in North and South America, including the U.S., Canada, and Colombia, have asked President Donald Trump’s administration to stop its military attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs. These lawmakers are concerned about the impact of the strikes.
Key Facts
More than 70 lawmakers from countries in the Americas signed the request.
The countries involved include the United States, Canada, and Colombia.
They are addressing the Trump administration directly.
The campaign involves strikes on boats believed to be smuggling drugs.
The lawmakers want the administration to end these deadly attacks.
The concern is about the safety and consequences of the strike campaign.
This is an issue involving U.S. defense and national security actions.
The call for change highlights international cooperation among American countries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A postal worker in Utah was charged for throwing away more than 300 mail-in ballots meant for the state's June primary election. The worker said he discarded the ballots to reduce his workload, not for political reasons, and has pleaded not guilty.
Key Facts
Damon Matai Seei, a 34-year-old postal worker, was arrested and charged with discarding over 300 mail-in ballots and other mail in Utah.
He threw the ballots into a dumpster shortly after starting his shift in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
Seei admitted he threw away the mail to "lighten his workload" and did not deliver any of the ballots.
He pleaded not guilty during his federal court arraignment in Salt Lake City.
Officials said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
Most Utah voters use mail ballots, and nearly one-third of U.S. voters use mail-in ballots nationwide.
Utah's governor said the state's mail-in ballot system has strong security measures that are continually improved.
President Trump has pushed for stricter rules on mail-in ballots, citing fraud concerns, but no evidence of widespread fraud has been found.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Many drivers are not stopping when school buses stop to pick up children, which creates safety risks. Some places have started new methods to enforce the rule and keep children safer.
Key Facts
Drivers are legally required to stop when a school bus stops to let children get on or off.
Thousands of drivers each day fail to stop with school buses.
This behavior puts children at risk of injury while boarding or leaving the bus.
Certain areas have introduced stricter enforcement to reduce this problem.
New approaches may include cameras or increased police fines to catch violators.
The goal is to help protect children and encourage safer driving near school buses.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The US Supreme Court decided not to get involved in a custody fight between a surrogate, McKenna West, and the California couple who hired her. West refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart defect, gave birth in Texas where abortion is mostly banned, and is now seeking custody of the child.
Key Facts
The surrogate, McKenna West, was asked by the parents to have an abortion due to a severe fetal heart defect.
West traveled to Texas, where abortion is mostly illegal, and gave birth to the baby.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious condition needing multiple surgeries but not curable.
A California court gave custody rights to the parents, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
West filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to stop the custody ruling; it was denied.
Texas authorities, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, supported West and ensured the baby got medical care in Texas.
The parents say the child is their "love of our lives" and accused West of blocking medical information and contact.
West fears the parents might not provide needed care since they wanted an abortion and wants custody to protect the child.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A recent poll shows more registered U.S. voters prefer socialist or liberal Democratic candidates over MAGA Republicans. This comes as some Republicans distance themselves from President Trump before the upcoming midterm elections.
Key Facts
51% of voters prefer a socialist Democrat supporting Medicare for All and ending military aid to Israel, versus 34% for a MAGA Republican supporting mass deportations and always backing President Trump.
For a liberal Democrat protecting Obamacare and increasing childcare support, 55% preferred them over 34% for a MAGA Republican.
When choosing a liberal Democrat versus a conservative Republican who supports tax cuts and abortion restrictions, 51% chose the Democrat while 39% chose the Republican.
46% would pick a Democratic Senate candidate in the midterms compared to 38% for a Republican, with similar numbers for Congress races.
Some Republican candidates, like Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds, are removing references to Trump from their campaigns to appeal to voters.
The poll was conducted between September 18 and 21 with 1,401 registered U.S. voters and has a 3.4% margin of error.
President Trump’s approval ratings are low, and issues like the economy and the war with Iran influence voter opinions.
The Democratic Party faces internal debates between democratic socialists and establishment candidates during primary elections.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A grand jury decided there was no reason to file criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player who died on a boating trip. Nolan’s family is unhappy with this decision and continues to seek answers about what happened.
Key Facts
Nolan Wells was 18 years old and played college football.
He died during a boating trip with friends.
A grand jury reviewed the case but found no reason for criminal charges.
The grand jury’s role is to decide if there is enough evidence for a trial.
Nolan’s family disagrees with the grand jury’s decision.
The family continues to look for more information about the circumstances of his death.
The case has received public attention through news reports.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
First Lady Melania Trump is promoting more use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in schools through her initiative, Fostering the Future Together, which partners with major tech companies to improve children's access to technology and digital skills. This push takes place amid growing concerns from educators that too much AI use might weaken students' ability to think and learn on their own.
Key Facts
Melania Trump launched the Fostering the Future Together initiative to expand AI and digital education for children worldwide.
The initiative has partnerships with companies like Google, Amazon, Adobe, Intel, Starlink, and Zoom, covering 57 countries.
Google is providing $4 million for AI educator training globally.
Amazon is expanding free access to its AI engineering tool to 132 universities.
Educators warn that relying too much on AI might reduce critical thinking, memory, and confidence in students.
Research on AI's long-term effects on learning is still early and unclear.
President Donald Trump supports fast development of AI to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
The initiative includes programs on AI education, online safety, digital skills, and access to technology.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training mission in western Germany. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft. This is the second U.S. F-16 crash in less than a week.
Key Facts
The crash involved a U.S. F-16 fighter jet.
It happened in western Germany during a training mission.
The pilot ejected safely and was unharmed.
This is the second F-16 crash by the U.S. military within one week.
The military provided information about the crash and the pilot’s safe ejection.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A family connected to a person suspected of spying for China donated $4.4 million to politicians in California, including Governor Gavin Newsom. This information comes from a CBS News investigation.
Key Facts
The donations totaled $4.4 million.
Recipients included California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The donors are linked to a suspected Chinese spy.
The information was revealed by CBS News.
The donations were made to multiple California politicians.
The investigation aims to explore possible foreign influence in U.S. politics.
The suspected spy connection has raised concerns about security and political funding.
The story highlights the importance of monitoring political donations for foreign ties.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
