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US Government to Refer to AI as 'Super Intelligence' Following Executive Order

The US executive branch will now officially refer to artificial intelligence as 'Super Intelligence' following an executive order signed by President Trump. Tru

Staten Island Judge Rules Against NYC's Pied-à-Terre Tax on Second Homes

On September 29, 2026, a Staten Island judge ruled against New York City's pied-à-terre tax on second homes, stating that the city's implementation was mishandl

California Enacts Law Prohibiting Use of Electrical Shock Gloves by Law Enforcement

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on September 29, 2026, prohibiting law enforcement from using electrical shock gloves, which have been criticized

Venezuelan man charged with assaulting federal officer after being shot by ICE agent in Texas

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan delivery driver, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Texas. The char

DC Circuit Considers Continuation of Contempt Inquiry into Trump Officials

The D.C. Circuit Court is considering whether to allow Judge James Boasberg to continue a contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials regarding deporta

NBA to Select Winning Bid for Las Vegas Expansion Team Soon

The NBA is set to choose the winning bid for the Las Vegas expansion team shortly, with the franchise and new arena expected to sell for $12 billion to $13 bill

Nor’easter Causes Significant Erosion at Rockaway Beach

A recent nor’easter has caused significant erosion at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, leading to dangerous drop-offs and the exposure of previously hidden j

Austin Riley leads Braves to victory in Wild Card Series opener against Phillies

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National Lea

Investigation into Possible Iran-Linked Plot Targeting US Forces in Britain

An investigation is being conducted into a possible plot linked to Iran that may have targeted a British air base important for U.S. Air Force operations. Five

Ad spending in midterm races reaches $1.5 billion

Ad spending for midterm races has exceeded $1.5 billion, with a notable increase of $317 million from the prior week. The analysis was conducted by the Washingt

US International Visitor Numbers Decline; Travel Association CEO Suggests Solutions

US international visitor numbers have declined significantly over the summer, with a 2% drop in June, 7% in July, and 11% in August year-on-year. Geoff Freeman,

US Supreme Court Allows Continuation of Third-Country Deportations

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue third-country deportations, reversing a lower court's ruling that paused these removals du

California Woman Faces Charges After Viral Confrontation

Lindsay Hansen, 47, from San Jose, California, is facing multiple charges, including felony hate crime and stalking, after a video surfaced showing her accusing

Former Auburn football staffer arrested for allegedly selling confidential information

David Rudolph Jenrath, a former Auburn football staffer, has been arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets and distributing them to competitors. He faces f

Morocco appoints its first female prime minister

Morocco has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as its first female prime minister following a royal decree from King Muhammed VI. She is tasked with forming a n

AI Industry Leaders Sign Self-Policing Accord at White House

On September 29, 2026, leaders from the AI industry signed a self-policing accord at the White House, announced by President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. The

Former DHS Secretary Kristi L. Noem Files for Divorce

Kristi L. Noem, former Secretary of the DHS, has filed for divorce from her husband, stating irreconcilable differences as the cause. The filing was reported on

Over 400 Detained During Student Protests in France

On Tuesday, over 400 people were detained in France amid student protests at high schools addressing overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages. The protests,

CBC Journalist Removed from Air Following Anti-Israel Protest Coverage

Neil Herland, a CBC newsreader, was reportedly removed from his position and is under investigation after posting a video of an anti-Israel protest outside a sy

Artists Unveil Installation Criticizing OpenAI at Developer Event

On September 29, 2026, two artists from Odd Friend Studio unveiled a sculpture titled What Iceberg? at an OpenAI developer event in San Francisco. The installat

Judge Blocks New York City's Second-Home Tax Implementation

A Staten Island judge has blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's implementation of a new tax on high-end second homes, instructing the city to revise its

Dutch Police Arrest Suspected Leader of ShinyHunters Hacking Group

Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old man in Amsterdam linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, known for high-profile attacks including those on Ticketmast

Senator Lummis Blocks Senate Resolution on Trump's Ads

Senator Cynthia Lummis blocked a Senate resolution that aimed to criticize former President Donald Trump's taxpayer-funded advertisements. Lummis noted that sim

Boeing awarded $20 billion contract for U.S. Navy's next fighter aircraft

Boeing has secured a contract worth over $20 billion to develop the U.S. Navy's next fighter aircraft, succeeding the Super Hornet fleet. The Pentagon announced

House ratings shift toward Democrats in 11 districts ahead of elections

On September 29, 2026, Sabato’s Crystal Ball ratings indicated a shift toward Democrats in 11 House races, reflecting a challenging environment for the GOP ahea

Ohio Woman Files Lawsuit Following Incorrect Leg Amputation

Sharon Jacks is suing Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio, after a surgical error led to the amputation of her lower left leg instead of her intended lower

Officials clarify Trump's proposal for drones and snipers at planned arch

Administration officials have indicated that the planned arch is meant to serve as a tourist attraction, contradicting President Trump's characterization of it

Spain Defeats Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Match

Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in a UEFA Nations League match, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice and assisting another goal. The victory extends Spain's unbeaten reco

Lawsuit Renewed Concerns About College Sexual Assault Policies

A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped by seven male students in 2024. This lawsuit has highlighted persistent issues su

NCAA Responds After Riley Gaines' Lawsuit Dismissed, Affirms Compliance with Executive Order

The NCAA has defended its compliance with President Trump's executive order on women's sports following the dismissal of Riley Gaines' Title IX lawsuit by U.S.

AI Safety Group Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Hugging Face Incident

Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology (LASST) has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in California, alleging violations of anti-hacking laws related to a

Kristi Noem files for divorce from husband Bryon after 34 years of marriage

Qatar's Prime Minister Accuses Netanyahu of War Crimes in Interview

In an interview with Piers Morgan, Qatar's Prime Minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of war crimes. This statement reflects the ongoing t

Supreme Court denies clemency appeal for Christa Pike, Tennessee to execute first woman in 200 years

The Supreme Court has denied a clemency appeal for Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder in 1995. Tennessee is set to carry out its first execution of a wom

California Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Use of Electric Shock Gloves by Law Enforcement

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on September 29, 2026, prohibiting law enforcement from using electric shock gloves. The ban, effective next year

Conservative Groups and GOP Senators Organize Summit to Address Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

Conservative organizations and Republican senators are convening in Washington on Wednesday to address attorney disciplinary proceedings they term 'barfare.' Th

Trump suggests Jay Clayton for AI czar position amid growing calls for government intervention

President Trump has proposed Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, as a candidate for the AI czar position. Trump is looking to fill this role qui

Supreme Court to Review Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue its policy of deporting illegal aliens to third countries while it reviews a legal challenge

Supreme Court Reviews Trump Administration's Third-Country Deportation Policy

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue deporting illegal aliens to third countries while it reviews a legal challenge to this policy

Fox News to Host Texas Senate Debate; No Response from Paxton

Fox News will host a debate for the Texas Senate race, the first since 2000. Attorney General Ken Paxton has not yet commented on the event.

AMD to Acquire AI Startup World Labs for $8.2 Billion

AMD has announced its plan to acquire the AI startup World Labs for $8.2 billion, pending regulatory approval. Founded in 2024 by Fei-Fei Li and others, World L

Utah House Candidates McAdams and Owen Participate in Midterm Debate

Ben McAdams and Riley Owen are set to debate in Utah for the First Congressional District seat. The debate will take place at Salt Lake Community College and is

French Students Block Schools in Protest Against Education Cuts

French school students are blocking schools nationwide in protests against education cuts. They are demanding better learning conditions, citing concerns about

Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home after protests

Protests in Spain have led to an agreement for 87-year-old Maria del Carmen Abascal to return to her home with a reduced rent of about $570 per month. The agree

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Announces Departure, Cites Family Reasons

Andrew Bailey, the outgoing co-deputy director of the FBI, announced his departure to return to Missouri and raise his four children. He emphasized that his dec

Judge Rules Justice Department Unlawfully Withheld Grants for Domestic Violence Programs

A federal judge has determined that the Justice Department unlawfully withheld grants aimed at combating domestic violence. The ruling highlighted a condition t

Judge Rules Justice Department Unlawfully Withheld Grants for Domestic Violence Programs

A judge has determined that the Justice Department unlawfully withheld grants aimed at addressing domestic violence. The ruling highlighted a condition that res

OpenAI Official Discusses AI's Role in Health Advice at MAHA Summit

Felipe Millon, head of Government Go to Market at OpenAI, stated at the Make America Healthy Again Summit that not consulting AI chatbots for health advice coul

AI Industry Leaders Sign Self-Policing Pledge at White House Meeting

On September 29, 2026, AI industry leaders signed a self-policing pledge during a White House meeting attended by President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. The

Poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by 12 points in House race

A Quinnipiac University poll reveals that Republicans are currently 12 points behind Democrats in the race for the House of Representatives. The poll shows 51 p