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World News

Iran proposes seven-day plan to end US conflict, report says Trump rejected it

  • Iran proposed a seven-day roadmap in New York to halt regional conflict and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
  • US President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the plan, leaving diplomatic resolution uncertain as military tensions persist.
Updated 4h agoAl Jazeera, The Washington Sun +2

Politics

Trump hosts Xi in Washington amid expiring trade truce and low expectations

  • President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a state visit starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
  • U.S. officials and analysts expect few major breakthroughs as an existing bilateral trade agreement nears its November 10 deadline.
Updated 6h agoThe Washington Sun, Wired +16

Politics

Defense Secretary Hegseth backs White House media ban on three outlets

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported President Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, according to The Hill.
  • Affected news outlets vowed First Amendment legal defenses, while critics warned the decision severely threatens independent press reporting.
Updated 10h agoThe Hill, France 24 +17

Business & Finance

Long-term US Treasury yields climb to highest marks since 2004

  • Long-term U.S. Treasury yields rose to peaks unseen since 2004 as investors sold government bonds.
  • Strong economic activity and higher oil prices drove expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases.
Updated 9h agoCNBC, NBC News +2

World News

Clashes erupt across northern Ethiopia as Tigrayan forces seize regional airports

  • Tigrayan forces seized regional airports and clashed with Ethiopian federal troops across Tigray, Afar, and Amhara.
  • The clashes disrupted communications and halted flights, while both sides trade accusations over who initiated the offensive.
Updated 16h agoDeutsche Welle, BBC News +4

Politics

Trump rejects tech executives' calls to slow artificial intelligence development

  • President Donald Trump rejected tech leaders' proposals to slow AI development, calling risks exaggerated while prioritizing competition with China.
  • Top executives urged safety guardrails, but administration officials argued companies should police themselves rather than seeking federal regulation.
Updated 2d agoNPR, CNBC +24

Entertainment

Ed Sheeran attributes Macklemore's tour departure to venue pressure

  • Promoters dropped Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour following pressure from venue owners over his pro-Palestine remarks.
  • Multiple supporting acts resigned in solidarity, and replacement acts for the remaining tour dates have not been named.
Updated 1d agoAl Jazeera, The Hollywood Reporter +15

Politics

Republican candidates urge an end to the Iran conflict amid rising fuel prices

  • At least 17 Republican candidates and lawmakers have called for an end to the war in Iran amid rising fuel costs.
  • The calls follow high gas prices and polling showing broad public disapproval of the handling of the conflict.
Updated 4h agoThe Hill, ABC News +1

Environment & Climate

Philanthropies launch $100 million South America wildfire fund

  • Philanthropic groups launched a $100 million fund to address South American wildfire prevention, according to ABC News.
  • A U.N. report highlights an estimated $66.8 billion funding shortfall for global tropical forest restoration by 2030.
Updated 20h agoABC News

Business & Finance

Global debt exceeds $365 trillion amid rising government bond yields

  • Global debt surpassed $365 trillion in early 2026 as major government bond yields hit decade highs, according to CNBC.
  • Economists warn rising interest expenses will escalate vulnerabilities unless governments rein in spending and stabilize public finances.
Updated 1d agoCNBC

Business & Finance

Federal Reserve raises US interest rates for first time in three years

  • The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point to combat persistent inflation.
  • Most officials project another rate hike this year, while President Donald Trump demands substantial interest rate cuts.
Updated 18h agoBBC News, CNBC +15

Environment & Climate

Deadly glacier collapse in Nepal devastates Trishuli river basin

  • A massive glacial collapse in Nepal buried 12 hydropower facilities and killed roughly 1,400 people, according to NPR.
  • Over 5,000 people remain missing while experts debate the unassessed cumulative risks of heavy river basin infrastructure development.
Updated 2d agoNPR

Automotive

U.S. senators push for permanent ban on Chinese vehicles

  • Senators are seeking unanimous approval for a permanent ban on Chinese passenger vehicles, according to Jalopnik.
  • Chinese automakers continue to record rising sales in Europe while Beijing strongly opposes the proposed American restrictions.
Updated 1d agoJalopnik

Environment & Climate

Australian opposition pledges rapid repeal of climate laws if elected

  • The Guardian reports that Australia's Coalition vowed to introduce legislation within 30 days of an election win to dismantle key climate policies.
  • Critics from the government and environmental organizations warned the proposal would increase energy costs and heighten climate risks.
Updated 2d agoThe Guardian

Science

Venus may have pulled in and destroyed its own moon, study suggests

  • Wired reports that simulations suggest Venus's slow spin and gravity could have pulled an ancient moon inward until it broke apart.
  • The findings do not confirm a moon existed, as volcanic activity has resurfaced the planet, obscuring potential physical evidence.
Updated 1d agoWired

Entertainment

Hollywood press agent Dick Guttman dies at age 93

  • Longtime Hollywood publicist Dick Guttman died Saturday at age 93 in Los Altos, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  • His seven-decade career included representing hundreds of major entertainment clients, founding prominent publicity agencies, and writing for screen.
Updated 2d agoThe Hollywood Reporter