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Dangers of Pneumonic Plagues; Banana Ball

Russian authorities said they had completed precautionary measures following the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East aft

AG Todd Blanche on Powell Investigation; AI Safety in Question

The US Justice Department isn’t reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank’s buildin

Trump Campaigns in Republican Territory; LinkedIn Scams

President Donald Trump declared at a rally in Alabama that his economic agenda had helped attract investment and jobs in a midterm campaign pitch to a state that has long

Congress and AI Safety; UK Labour Party Conference

Iran said it’s awaiting a definitive US response to a seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz but won’t soften its conditions, after President Donal

Trump-Xi Summit; Nor'easter Brings Winds and Rain

Donald Trump’s lavish welcome of Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that’s seen a lot of lows. Now, the Chinese leader is p

Live from the Qatar Economic Forum

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Utah Governor on Healthier Political Conflict; NYC Fights Against Consumer Fraud

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway to be replaced by his son Howard, and will become chairman emeritus of the company. Buffett will remain

Anthropic’s AI Warning; Cities Adapt to Drone Threats

Leaders of the world's biggest artificial intelligence platforms say it's time to slow the development pace of their most advanced models, citing escalating risks of the

Suspected Iranian Nuclear Activities, Growing Loss-Of-Control Risks of AI

The International Atomic Energy Agency has observed construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a site suspected of housing nuclear-related activities. IAEA Directo

US-Canada Trade War Nears Next Escalation; Rising Popularity of Labor Unions

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens said her home state of Michigan is bearing much of the economic fallout from the trade dispute with Canada. The latest round of ta

Apple CEO John Ternus; Should Humans Talk to Animals?

Apple Inc. is about to start the biggest run of device releases in its history, delivering a wave of fresh form factors and whole new product areas in 2026, 2027 and beyo

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Shein's Hong Kong IPO; Investors Bet on Hair Loss Treatments

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming featured Kevin Warsh’s first speech as chairman. Warsh used his keynote speec

Nepal Death Toll Rises; Meta Settlement

Nepal is seeking international help to cope with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have left nearly 3,000 people missing along the mountainous border with C

AI Takes Center Court at the US Open; Prince Harry and Meghan Head Back to Britain

Fan Week at the US Open kicks off today. IBM and the US Open are expanding their use of AI to give fans real-time match insights, including personalized updates, an AI as

MI6 Veteran Warns Against Politicizing Intelligence; World Robot Conference

President Donald Trump is betting new sanctions and economic pressure can force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Cor

Meta Faces Landmark Trial; Peptides for Pets

Meta faces a landmark federal trial brought by 29 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to addict young users and that the compan

Trump: USS Lincoln Deployment 'Not Nearly Long Enough'

President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid an uproar from service members' families as its deployment to

Wait Drags on For Iran Deal; Rep. Stevens on State of Democratic Party

The wait dragged on for an Iranian deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, as the Islamic Republic’s top envoy said direct talks with the US were currently impossible.

Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General; China-US Tech Battle

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, elevating President Donald Trump’s one-time personal defense lawyer to lead the nation’s top federal law enforce