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Salam tells UN Lebanese state alone can negotiate, urges Israeli withdrawal
At the UN General Assembly Friday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only the state can negotiate for Lebanon and called for an end to Israeli attacks, a consolidated ceasefire and Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory to its internationally recognized borders. -
Poll finds independents more likely to call Republicans “elitist”
A New York Times–Siena poll found independent voters more likely to call Republicans “elitist” than Democrats, 43% to 33%, a reversal from a near tie in 2022. Among 18- to 29-year-olds, 59% said the label fit Republicans, versus 27% for Democrats. -
US consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September as prices weighed
US consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September from 51.7 in August, a University of Michigan survey found, as grocery and gas prices weighed on views of the economy. Year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 4.6% from 4%, their highest reading since June. -
Harris urges people to protect their power in Big Boy interview
Former Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly invoked “power” in an interview with podcaster Big Boy, linking hope to people fighting for progress and urging listeners to protect their voice and vote amid affordability concerns and the midterms. -
Kazakhstan detains five military officials after 14 die in the Caspian Sea
Five senior military officials in Kazakhstan have been detained on suspicion of criminal negligence after 14 service members died when 17 were swept into the Caspian Sea as they disembarked from a boat during an exercise near Aktau on Thursday; three were rescued. -
Storm Ashley-damaged Uig ferry walkway is being removed
Removal has begun on the 300m covered walkway at Uig ferry terminal on Skye, which was significantly damaged by Storm Ashley during construction in October 2024 and has never been used by the public. The work could take three weeks; no replacement is planned at present. -
Poll averages give Democrats a nine-point lead in congressional races
NBC News’ latest polling averages put Democrats ahead of Republicans, 52% to 43%, in congressional races—the party’s widest lead since President Donald Trump began his second term. Independents now favor Democrats by 16 points, up from six at the term’s start. -
Shropshire planners approve demolition of fire-damaged Oxon Priory
Shropshire Council has approved demolition of the Oxon Priory, a former pub in Shrewsbury partly destroyed by fire in October 2025. Plans call for phased demolition down to slab level, with no restoration, landscaping or redevelopment proposed in the submission. -
Merkley bill would require congressional approval before Kennedy Center demolition
Sen. Jeff Merkley plans to introduce a bill as early as next week requiring congressional approval to demolish presidential memorials designated by Congress, including the Kennedy Center. Trump has threatened to demolish the center if a court blocks adding his name. -
Egypt’s New Kingdom fortress yields a 3,000-year-old horse skeleton
Archaeologists found a roughly 3,000-year-old horse skeleton at Egypt’s Tell el-Abqa’in fortress; preliminary studies suggest it may have been used for training, military activity or chariot pulling. They also found grain silos and wells inscribed with Ramses II’s titles. -
Rumman Chowdhury says public resistance gives her hope about AI
Former U.S. AI science envoy Rumman Chowdhury says research has not shown the extreme capabilities behind AI-extinction warnings, which she argues distract from everyday risks such as job loss and misinformation. She says public pushback gives her hope. -
Texas court ends state's challenge, leaving Crystal Mason acquitted
Texas’ highest criminal court left Crystal Mason’s acquittal intact Thursday, dismissing the state’s challenge 5-4 because it should not have agreed to review it. It did not decide whether she knowingly voted while ineligible; her 2016 provisional ballot was rejected and never ? -
Maryland test prompts recall of Lior ground cinnamon
Galil Importing recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after Maryland testing found elevated lead in a sample. The 90-gram containers, lot GAP11304 (UPC 794711005484), should not be used; consumers can discard them or return them for a refund. No illnesses have been reported. -
Pablo Torre says 14 sports figures connected to Life Surge gave no statement
Pablo Torre said he sought comment from 14 sports figures paid to speak at or promote Life Surge, but none provided a statement; he said he had exchanged messages with several representatives. The reporting also examines allegations about the company's event sales. -
Trump reportedly asked about cameras after barring three White House outlets
MS NOW’s Jonathan Lemire said he was told Donald Trump asked aides, “Where are the cameras?” Thursday, after Trump barred MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House. A judge restored the outlets’ access for two weeks that morning, but reporters were initially kept out. -
George Wagner seeks to represent himself in Rhoden family killings case
George “Billy” Wagner III, charged with aggravated murder and other crimes in the 2016 deaths of eight Rhoden family members, is seeking to dismiss his lawyer and represent himself, saying he has no faith the attorney will fully support his case. A hearing is set for Oct. 1. -
Gloucester Docks dredging budget doubles to £4m after boats are stranded
The Canal & River Trust has doubled its Gloucester Docks dredging budget to £4m, adding £2m after boats became stranded amid silt build-up. The trust says crews can now dredge more areas to greater depths, amid concerns over effects on boaters, businesses and tourism. -
Trump adviser Jason Miller takes a senior White House messaging role
Longtime Trump adviser Jason Miller has taken a senior White House messaging role as officials manage a temporary press operation. Nearly a month after Karoline Leavitt left as press secretary, the White House has not named a successor. -
Drone crashes in Romania and Moldova add to warnings over suspected Russian activity
Romania and Moldova reported crashes of Russian-type drones on Thursday; Romania said one entered its airspace for about four minutes. The incidents come amid European warnings of suspected Russian sabotage and other hybrid activity, allegations Moscow rejects. -
Judge grants Boebert order keeping David Wheeler at least 100 yards away
Rep. Lauren Boebert received a temporary protection order against David Wheeler, who filed an ethics complaint alleging affairs with three staffers. A judge ordered him to stay at least 100 yards away, citing risk of harm; she denies the claims. -
Judge's temporary block brings live TV back during Trump-Xi summit
A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, and the White House television pool resumed live coverage of presidential events Friday, on the final day of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump's three-day summit. -
Swedish police urge people to hang up on suspected scam callers
Swedish police have launched a campaign urging people—especially those over 60, who are targeted most often—to hang up as soon as a call seems suspicious. Police estimate scammers took $575.3 million in 2025, with most losses coming from traditional phone scams. -
FDA gives Vitruvias thyroid-tablet recall its highest-risk rating
The FDA classified the recall of Vitruvias’ 30 mg Thyroid Tablets, USP, as Class I because they may be stronger than intended. Lot 504950 was distributed nationwide; about 1,900 units were sold, and patients taking them should contact their provider. -
Oceanside project reveals mammal fossils estimated at 40–45 million years old
Paleontologist Joseph El Adli found ribs, a femur and other limb bones 12 feet underground during routine monitoring of a City of Oceanside infrastructure project; the fossils are estimated to be 40–45 million years old, but may be from either a brontothere or an amynodont. -
TSA facial scans verify travelers against IDs at over 250 airports
At more than 250 U.S. airports, the TSA’s CAT-2 facial scan is designed to check that travelers match their IDs and deter use of someone else’s ID to board. The agency says scans are voluntary; those who decline should receive a standard ID check. -
Stevens bill proposes full Social Security benefits at 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) introduced a bill to let eligible workers in physically demanding jobs receive full Social Security benefits at 60. For people born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67; reduced benefits are available from 62. -
Energy concerns keep businesses engaged at New York Climate Week
Executives and advocates gathered at this year’s New York Climate Week to discuss AI-driven power demand, energy-market disruption and climate policy. The author argues that business concerns about energy and climate impacts sustain engagement despite US political headwinds. -
Four arrested over attack that killed singer Julián Oro Duro’s wife
Phillips Michael Tejeda Vásquez, Juan Carlos Hernández García, Kevin Dariel Germán Troncoso and Lawrence Mark Liranzo Marcos were arrested over the Sept. 21 attack on singer Julián Oro Duro’s home in Santo Domingo Este; his wife was killed and he was seriously injured. -
Aptar and Macquarie plan three-year study of inhaled biologic delivery
Aptar Pharma and Macquarie University will spend three years evaluating how dry-powder formulation choices affect aerosol performance in Aptar’s Orbital inhaler, aiming to generate insights for pulmonary delivery of biologic medicines.
