Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Emmys 2026: The winners in full – (BBC News)
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes. - Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting – (Al Jazeera English)
More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more. - Law enforcement 'key factor' in falling small boats numbers, says NCA – (BBC News)
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role. - Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall Inquiry – (BBC News)
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked. - The Movement: Friction among conservative media grows as Trump’s approval falls – (The Hill)
President Trump came to power in 2016 and again in 2024 on a wave of conservative media backing, as right-wing podcast, radio and TV hosts built brands off supporting him and his movement. As the president’s approval wanes with voters, many of those same voic… - Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge – (Al Jazeera English)
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis. - Supreme Court slams brakes on Trump’s mail-in voting plan – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ McConnell’s long-awaited return ▪ Kennedy Center closure vote ▪ Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding gift controversy ▪ Key AI test in House The Supreme Court dashed President Trump‘s push for mail-in voting restrictions with a decision handed down … - Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed – (Al Jazeera English)
The Pentagon watchdog’s report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region. - Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University? – (Al Jazeera English)
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students. - Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians in Doncaster – (BBC News)
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say. - FBI Director Kash Patel faces critical Democrats at Senate hearing – (Associated Press)
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Republican-led panel on Tuesday is likely to try to keep the focus on Patel’s efforts at the FBI to combat violent crime, counter drug… - Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter – (BBC News)
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment. - Justices block Trump’s plan to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterms, Saudi’s oil pipeline shutdown – (Associated Press)
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- Black lawmakers launch 'SO VOTE' campaign to boost midterm turnout – (Associated Press)
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections. The "SO VOTE" campaign aims to register and mobilize voters in majority-Black, rural, and you… - Trump’s $5,000 dividend falls flat with GOP senators – (The Hill)
President Trump’s call to give all American adults $5,000 payments if Republicans win the midterm election is getting panned by Republican lawmakers, who warn they will not support giving away money to people who don’t work or pay taxes. Fiscal hawks in the G… - The 25 notable Capitol Hill staffers for 2026 – (The Hill)
The 119th Congress has had no shortage of pitched battles, fragile negotiations and high-profile scandals. Lawmakers may have taken center stage in each, but today we’re featuring 25 staffers who worked diligently behind the scenes on the issues in the spotli… - Why Donald Trump has a Joe Biden problem – (The Hill)
During the 2024 presidential campaign, President Trump repeatedly slammed then-President Biden for not understanding the economic pain Americans were feeling. In rallies and speeches, Trump made the case that Biden and his small circle of aides were touting j… - Ken Paxton’s plight in Texas is mostly of his own making – (The Hill)
The saying goes that victory has a thousand fathers but defeat is an orphan. That doesn’t mean, however, that there won’t be any paternity claims after a loss. And if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) really does manage to lose his Senate race against Dem… - As kids face school squeeze, lawmakers race to save recess and end ‘the loss of play’ – (The Hill)
Legislators and experts are running to save recess for American children after years of decline in the unstructured free time students are allowed during school hours. Pennsylvania is the latest state to codify recess into law, joining a handful of others t… - Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots – (BBC News)
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots. - US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters – (Al Jazeera English)
- Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response – (Al Jazeera English)
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia. - What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections – (Al Jazeera English)
It’s the last state primary scheduled before November’s midterm elections. - I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of – (BBC News)
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life. - State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April – (BBC News)
The state pension rises by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%. - BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes – (Al Jazeera English)
Since Prime Minister Modi’s BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder. - Canadian leader Mark Carney seeks deeper EU ties as US trade war worsens – (Associated Press)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe seeking deeper ties with the European Union as Canada’s trade war with President Donald Trump intensifies. Ottawa wants a broader strategic partnership that could eventually give Canadians greater freed… - Emmy Awards: Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes history with double win – (BBC News)
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony. - Federal Reserve expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump – (Associated Press)
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation. Such a move Wednesday would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands. An increase in th… - Tech CEOs ask for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act – (Associated Press)
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge. President Donald Trump leads opposition to calls for greater oversight, dismissing them as a “conspiracy” … - Mail balloting to continue as usual in midterm elections – (Associated Press)
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections. The decision announced late Monday allows mail voting to continue as usual. It also suggests that t… - Wall Street squeezed by high oil prices, rising bond yields and an AI backlash – (Associated Press)
Wall Street futures are sliding but are off earlier lows with the opening bell approaching. Artificial-intelligence stocks slid overnight and oil prices continued to climb as fighting in the Middle East keeps squeezing the global flow of crude amid rising dou… - Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav – (Al Jazeera English)
CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. - Supreme Court won’t restore Trump’s mail-in voting plan for midterms – (The Hill)
The Supreme Court refused to clear the way for President Trump’s mail-in voting plan for the midterms on Monday over the dissents of two conservative justices, keeping intact a judge’s block that declared the plan unlawful. It’s the third time the Trump admin… - Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot limits before elections – (Associated Press)
The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. The Trump administration wanted res… - Who Is Umar Kremlev? The Russian Businessman With Ties to Putin Who Partly Funded Trump Jr.’s Wedding Celebrations – (Time)
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife have confirmed that the Russian businessman, who has ties to Putin, footed the bill for festivities following their recent wedding. - McConnell returns to the Senate for first time since his hospitalization – (Associated Press)
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence. The 84-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home. His three-month absence from the Senate gener… - Trump guts climate rules for coal and gas power plants – (The Hill)
The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The move allows a sector that makes up a large share of the U.S.’s climate change contributions to release greenhouse gases unc… - Harry and Meghan's security to be reviewed after return to UK – (BBC News)
The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed. - Canada Seeks 'Unique Alliance' With E.U. Amid U.S. Trade War. Here's What It Could Look Like – (Time)
“We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths," Carney said of the European Union. - The High Cost of Winning a Michelin Star – (Time)
Every plate becomes more expensive to produce, yet few diners can absorb the cost of eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant, writes Tulasi Srinivas. - Why You Should Never Wear Shoes in Your House – (Time)
The soles of your shoes collect germs—then track them everywhere you go. - Texas Republicans condemn railroad commissioner candidate over post about Asian students, calling it racist – (The Hill)
Texas Republicans on Sunday condemned the GOP candidate running to become the state’s railroad commissioner over a post about University of Texas at Austin students of South Asian descent. Candidate Bo French’s post showed South Asian students at a Texas foot… - How Escalating Attacks in Yemen Impact Global Oil Trade – (Time)
Intensified fighting around the Red Sea could disrupt another maritime chokepoint and further elevate oil prices, possibly for months. - Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Thinks He Can Make Cities More Affordable – (Time)
The tech founder and CEO says he wants the company to help address the affordable housing crisis, not worsen the problem. - Earle Meets World Is One Long ‘Get Ready With Me’ Video – (Time)
The social media star comes to Netflix with a reality soap that tries too hard to make the Earles the new Kardashians - Inside OpenAI’s Reboot – (Time)
In extensive interviews, the leaders of the company that ushered in the AI boom lay out their vision for its future. - Shinya Yamanaka Made Cells Young Again. Can That Reverse Aging? – (Time)
Twenty years after his Nobel-winning discovery, doctors are using Yamanaka's cell-reprogramming breakthrough to treat real patients—and address aging itself. - The Best TV Shows of 2026 So Far – (Time)
From 'Industry' to 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' to 'Lucky' - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel confronts lawmakers in high-profile oversight hearing | Fox News Video – (Fox News)
Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee as lawmakers question the FBI’s management, enforcement priorities and approach to congressional oversight. - Robert Kraft, Gillette Stadium boot Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour over ‘Free Palestine’ rant – (Fox News)
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour after Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium barred him over antisemitism allegations, grandstanding - Trump’s law-and-order blitz marks one year with eye-popping haul of suspects, guns in blue city – (Fox News)
The Memphis Safe Task Force marks its first anniversary with over 12,000 arrests and a 36% drop in crime since Trump deployed the national guard. - Nike-linked CoachingHER program faces scrutiny over gender bias training and definition of girls – (Fox News)
Sarah Barker claims Nike-backed CoachingHER program defines "girls" to include transgender athletes while retraining coaches on gender bias. - Alito, Thomas shred 'Hail Mary' challenge to federal ballot mail rules in dissent – (Fox News)
Justice Samuel Alito called the Supreme Court's refusal to lift a universal injunction against Trump's mail-in ballot rules incorrect in a sharp dissent. - Bipartisan, big tech push for AI regulation comes as Trump claims 'hoax' – (Fox News)
As President Trump dismisses AI fears as a "hoax" akin to past climate scams, tech executives sound the alarm on an "unseen hand" driving AI regulation. Get the latest AI news, warnings on the dangers of AI, and updates on the U.S.-China technology race invol… - Smithsonian’s dark take on America exposed: Washington dubbed ‘town destroyer,’ Revolutionary War ‘dangerous' – (Fox News)
The Smithsonian Institution's American Indians museum labels George Washington a "town destroyer" while omitting key context about the attacks. - Roaches caught crawling across popular steakhouse's kitchen floor in viral employee video – (Fox News)
Videos from a LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant in East Point, Georgia, appear to show cockroaches and food waste in the kitchen, sparking online criticism and a health inspection review. - Canada is pursuing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU as US ties remain fraught. Here’s what we know – (CNN)
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is pursuing a “unique alliance” with the European Union, a further signal of Ottawa’s efforts to pivot away from the Washington amid a deepening trade war. - CNN Backstage Pass | CNN – (CNN)
CNN Backstage Pass is your front-row seat to award season. Relive the glamour, excitement, and unforgettable moments from entertainment’s biggest nights. - Exclusive: More than 300 South Korean workers are challenging the Trump administration over its Georgia immigration raid – (CNN)
More than 300 South Korean workers who were swept up in last year’s immigration raid at a Hyundai electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in Georgia are challenging the US government, in the first major legal action over one of the largest immigration enforcemen… - Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise – (CNN)
There were two big events on television last Wednesday night: President Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, and the NFL’s 2025-26 season kickoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. - If AI really could kill us all, why give any ground to China? – (CNN)
Both the United States and China are feverishly debating the correct balance of AI regulation and technological advancement, and each side has distinct advantages in the race. - US military confirms it has deployed weapons in space – (CNN)
The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday – the first public acknowledgment of such capabilities in orbit and a deliberate signal to those that pose potential threat… - Costco raises price of Kirkland motor oil and limits how much shoppers can buy – (Fox News)
Costco is now capping Kirkland and Mobil 1 motor oil purchases each week as oil prices soar, gas hits $4.32 and diesel surpasses $6 a gallon. - AI researcher Jacob Coxon reacts to Anderson Cooper’s interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | CNN – (CNN)
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said AI “has a lot of benefits, but also very serious risks” when asked about the possibility the technology could cause human extinction. “You can’t afford to go and fix it after the fact,” says former Anthropic researcher Jacob Co… - House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently – (Fox News)
The Common Cents Act passed the House to officially end penny minting and establish cash rounding to the nearest nickel for cash transactions. - Bigotry in GOP ranks is getting harder for party leaders to ignore – (CNN)
For a brief period last year, portions of the Republican Party seemed to recognize that their party had racism and antisemitism problems in their midst that needed to be reckoned with. - Trump dismisses AI alarms as a ‘HOAX’ — worrying White House officials – (CNN)
President Donald Trump spent Monday angrily rejecting calls from AI industry leaders for more government regulation on their cutting-edge models, making clear in a day-long string of social media posts he considers outpacing China and preserving AI-driven eco… - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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