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50 articlesU.S. Diplomats Hold Meeting with Houthis Amid Red Sea Tensions
U.S. diplomats met with Houthi representatives in Oman to discuss tensions in the Red Sea and the continuation of a ceasefire. The meeting aimed to ensure the B
EU Proposes Canada as First Associate Member Amid Trade Tensions with US
President Trump criticized the EU's proposal to make Canada its first associate member amid ongoing trade disputes. European Commission President Ursula von der
Reid Hoffman questions Kamala Harris' potential 2028 presidential run
Reid Hoffman, a major Democratic donor, expressed doubts about Kamala Harris' chances for a successful presidential run in 2028, citing a challenging political
Fencing Installed at Kennedy Center Following Board Vote for Renovations
Fencing has been placed around the Kennedy Center's entrance after the board appointed by former President Trump voted to close the facility for renovations. Th
UCLA Offers Free Student Tickets for Football and Basketball Games
UCLA will provide free tickets to students for all football and basketball games beginning Saturday, coinciding with the football game against Purdue. The initi
Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Results in At Least 70 Fatalities
A gold mine collapse in Sudan has led to at least 70 fatalities, with many others still unaccounted for. A charity has stated that the likelihood of rescuing th
Zuckerberg States AI Companies Motivated by Safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed that AI companies are driven by safety considerations in their model development. He noted that external pressures are not re
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words to Dictionary
Merriam-Webster has introduced 1,400 new words to its dictionary, including popular terms such as 'looksmaxxing' and 'Rickroll.' The additions reflect the evolv
Belarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners Following U.S. Sanctions Relief
Belarus has released 25 political prisoners in exchange for sanctions relief from the United States. Dzmitryi Halavach, a rock musician among those freed, arriv
ESPN extends Joe Buck's contract for $108 million over six years
ESPN has extended Joe Buck's contract for six years at approximately $108 million, increasing his annual salary to $18 million. This deal secures Buck for upcom
Novo Nordisk and Anthropic Collaborate on AI Drug Discovery
Novo Nordisk has announced a partnership with Anthropic to utilize its Claude AI model in drug discovery efforts. The collaboration aims to enhance research and
Massie accuses House GOP of early adjournment to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote
Representative Thomas Massie criticized House Republican leadership for adjourning early to avoid a vote on his impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary
Prosecutors Consider Options for Lindsay Clancy Case After Mistrial
Prosecutors are deliberating whether to pursue a retrial or negotiate a plea deal in the case against Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with the murder of her thre
Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
On September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to combat inflation. This decision will impact borrowing costs for bo
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent, the first increase in three years, amid rising inflation dr
Federal Reserve raises interest rates; House to recess early
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee raised interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, citing elevated inflation. Additionally, House Republican leade
Marianne Flippo Sues Male Escort Alleging $6 Million Scam
Marianne Flippo, the widow of Roblox developer Chad Flippo, is suing male escort Greggory Blaine Starr for allegedly defrauding her of $6 million. Flippo claims
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point to 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, marking the first increase in three years. Chair Kevin Warsh emphasize
Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rates by 0.25%
On September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25%, marking the first increase in several years. The decision was made unanimously by the
Study Estimates Body Temperature of Tyrannosaurus rex
A study published in Science Advances estimates the body temperature of the Tyrannosaurus rex, Thomas, to be approximately 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating i
Hannah Einbinder criticizes Ed Sheeran amid Macklemore tour controversy
Hannah Einbinder criticized Ed Sheeran on Instagram following the removal of Macklemore from Sheeran's U.S. tour due to Macklemore's pro-Palestine comments. She
Hackers Remove Flock Camera and Access Its Data
A group of hackers dismantled a Flock camera and accessed its data, revealing that the camera's software can generate multiple images from one vehicle. Their fi
Guterres Calls for Security Council Reform Amid Geopolitical Divides
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, citing geopolitical divides among major powers as a barr
Labour's Lisa Nandy Supports Ed Sheeran Amid Support Acts Withdrawal
Labour's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has voiced support for Ed Sheeran after his support acts withdrew from his tour due to controversy surrounding Macklemore'
UK Trade Unions Pass Motion Supporting Boycott and Sanctions Against Israel
The Trades Union Congress in the UK voted on September 16, 2026, to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, marking a signific
Piddington Village Votes in Protest Against Asylum Center Plans
Residents of Piddington, Oxfordshire, voted in a symbolic referendum against plans to establish an asylum reception center at a nearby military base. With a tur
Belarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners Following US Sanctions Relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on September 16, 2026, coinciding with the US lifting sanctions on two Belarusian companies. The release follows over a
U.S. Open to Discuss AI Shared Risks with China, Treasury Secretary Bessent States
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions,
House to Adjourn Early Before Midterm Elections
The House of Representatives will adjourn early before the midterm elections. A potential impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to be addres
Republican Lawmakers Respond to New Information on Trump Assassination Attempt
Republican lawmakers were informed of new documents related to the assassination attempt on President Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks in July 2024. The House tas
GOP Lawmakers Respond to New Information on Trump Butler Shooting Incident
Republican lawmakers were updated on new information regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks in July 2024. The House tas
Congress Considers Regulation of AI Development
Congress is indicating a readiness to regulate AI development, although the implementation of such regulations is expected to be a lengthy process. The discussi
Congress Considers Regulation of AI Development
Congress is showing an increased interest in regulating artificial intelligence development. While there is a willingness among lawmakers to take action, the ti
Study finds emergency department visits for gambling disorders doubled after online gambling expansion in Ontario
A study by University of Toronto researchers found that emergency department visits for gambling disorders in Ontario doubled after the legalization of single-e
Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves Endorses Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate
Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves has endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton in his Senate campaign against incumbent Roger Marshall. Graves highlighted the need for
New York Sheriffs Sue State Officials Over Law Restricting Police Cooperation with ICE
Fifteen sheriffs in New York are suing Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James over a law that prohibits local law enforcement from cooperating
Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo, convicted of war crimes
Hashim Thaci, the former President of Kosovo, has been convicted of war crimes by a court in The Hague. The ruling was issued on September 16, 2026.
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in the US
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Russian agents for their involvement in a network associated with the Russian Federation's external attack operation
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in the US
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Russian agents for allegedly plotting attacks, some of which could occur in the United States. The indictment charac
Republicans Show Increasing Opposition to Iran War as Midterm Elections Approach
As the midterm elections approach, three Republican members of the House voted for a war powers resolution to withdraw troops from the conflict with Iran. This
Response to Nepal's Floods Raises Questions About Climate Justice
The response to the recent floods in Nepal, which resulted in over 1,380 deaths and significant infrastructure damage, has been criticized for being inadequate.
Concerns Over AI's Environmental Impact Rise Among Americans
A recent poll indicates that over half of Americans are concerned about the environmental impacts of AI, with significant differences in concern levels between
Reid Hoffman Questions Kamala Harris's 2028 Presidential Prospects
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has expressed skepticism about Kamala Harris's chances in the 2028 presidential race, despite previously donating $17 mill
Property Developer Accused of Strangling Estranged Wife Claims Self-Defense
Paul Pressland, a property developer, is on trial for allegedly strangling his estranged wife, Gemma Martin, during a dispute over their divorce. Pressland clai
Abdul El-Sayed Addresses Controversial Ties During Meeting with Democratic Leaders
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, met with Democratic leaders while facing scrutiny over his ties to controversial figure Hasan Piker. El-
South Africa Responds to US Sanctions Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
South Africa has criticized the US's planned sanctions over alleged discrimination against white Afrikaners, attributing the actions to misinformation from frin
House Speaker Cancels Votes Ahead of Midterm Recess
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes scheduled for September 16, 2026, allowing lawmakers to leave early for the midterm election recess. This decision pre
Building Collapse in Gaza City Results in 21 Fatalities
A building collapse in Gaza City has resulted in at least 21 fatalities, with many residents trapped beneath the rubble. The incident highlights ongoing concern
Vice President Vance Addresses AI Safety Concerns
Vice President Vance emphasized the importance of caution in AI development during a discussion on AI safety on September 16, 2026. He highlighted concerns rais