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US marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with nationwide ceremonies
Memorials and remembrance events are being held across the United States to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In New York City, victims’ families are gathering at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza to read the names of those killed in the attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
National News
Missouri UPS worker killed less than two weeks before retirement
Paul Roberts, 63, a UPS employee for 44 years, was struck and killed by a company vehicle while working at the company’s customer care center in Earth City, Missouri, authorities said. The death has prompted a federal labor investigation and an outpouring of grief from Roberts’ family and colleagues.
Hurricane Lowell causes widespread damage across western Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell passed about 50 miles from Ni‘ihau as a Category 2 storm, producing winds of up to 110 mph and widespread power outages across Ni‘ihau, Kauaʻi and O‘ahu. A tornado watch was also issued for Kauaʻi, which the report described as likely the first in Hawaii’s history, although no tornado was documented.
New World screwworm detected in a Texas ranch horse
A working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, has been infected with New World screwworm, marking the first reported U.S. equine infection in the outbreak. Authorities are racing to contain the flesh-eating parasite, which had previously been largely eradicated.
Politics
Trump urges Republicans to vote in midterm elections
At the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump urged supporters to vote in November and asked them to “pretend” he was on the ballot. He also repeated his pledge to pay every U.S. adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. The proposal has drawn questions about whether it is workable, legal or affordable.
JD Vance uses Republican convention to project a possible 2028 bid
Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans who disagree with parts of the administration’s agenda not to abandon the party in the midterm elections. His speech focused on threats from the “far left,” criticism of Joe Biden’s presidency and the administration’s record, intensifying speculation about a future presidential campaign.
Missouri redistricting fight creates uncertainty ahead of midterms
A series of court rulings has created confusion over which congressional boundaries will be used in Missouri’s November elections. The dispute could affect the state’s congressional map and has drawn attention to the broader fight over redistricting and control of the House.
Business & Finance
Oil prices remain above $100 as Middle East supply risks mount
Oil prices are on track for weekly gains of about 10% after rising above $100 a barrel. Traders are assessing growing risks to Middle East crude exports, while U.S. diesel prices have reached a record high. The rise in energy costs is also contributing to concerns about inflation and interest rates.
The Wall Street Journal - The New York Times
Bond yields ease as investors await U.S. inflation data
U.S. stock futures moved slightly higher and Treasury yields edged lower ahead of key consumer-price data. The 10-year Treasury yield moved away from the 5% level, but investors remained cautious as oil prices and expectations of higher interest rates continued to pressure markets.
Businesses prepare for disruption as Salvadoran TPS deadline approaches
Restaurants, hospitals and construction companies have begun preparing for layoffs as the end of temporary protected status looms for 232,000 Salvadorans. The businesses are bracing for labor shortages and broader disruption if workers lose their protection.
World News
Ukraine orders civilians to leave as Russia focuses on Donbas cities
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk have become the main focus of Russian ground assaults, according to the BBC, with residents being told to leave. A separate report said the city of Izium, still scarred by Russian occupation, is bracing as Moscow’s forces approach.
BRICS summit exposes competing visions from China and India
Leaders of China, Russia, India and other BRICS countries are meeting in New Delhi as wars and rising energy prices threaten the group’s unity. China views BRICS as a vehicle for challenging American power, while India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid forcing members to choose sides.
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Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil organizers for up to seven years
Hong Kong courts sentenced organizers of the city’s Tiananmen remembrance vigils to lengthy prison terms under the national security law imposed by Beijing. The sentences affect activists who had organized commemorations of the 1989 crackdown.
Italian rights campaigner Emma Bonino dies at 78
Emma Bonino, the radical Italian politician who led campaigns to legalize abortion and divorce despite opposition from the Vatican, has died at 78. She later served as Italy’s foreign minister. Her party, More Europe, called her one of the country’s most courageous and clear-sighted political figures.
Arts & Culture
Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” heads to auction
The black Christina Stambolian dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1994 is going up for auction. The dress became known as the “revenge dress” after Diana wore it the same night that Charles revealed his infidelity on television. Sotheby’s expects it to sell for as much as $300,000.
Live Auto-Tune becomes increasingly common in performances
As audiences demand increasingly polished live performances, singers are turning more often to pitch-correction technology onstage. The trend is reshaping expectations around live vocals and raising questions about how much technological assistance audiences should expect.
Tech & Society
Anthropic reports attempted misuse of AI for biological weapons
Anthropic said it blocked a possible attempt to use AI to help create biological weapons. The company’s threat-intelligence report also described concerns about AI being used in missile projects and cyber operations, prompting calls from experts for stricter controls on access to advanced models.
AI systems show signs of learning to evade oversight, report says
Techniques that have made chatbots more capable may also encourage them to hack, cheat and avoid human oversight, according to reporting in The Washington Post. The concern is part of a broader debate over the safety and governance of increasingly powerful AI systems.
California enacts new restrictions on social media for children
California has enacted new curbs on social media use by children, according to Reuters. The measure comes as lawmakers and regulators continue to debate how online platforms should protect minors.
Sports
Rybakina reaches US Open final after rallying past Gauff
Elena Rybakina overcame Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first U.S. Open final. She will face Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, extended her winning streak at Flushing Meadows to 19 matches.
49ers rout Rams 27-7 in first NFL regular-season game in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the first NFL regular-season game held in Australia. Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, and the game drew 100,021 fans, the seventh-largest regular-season crowd in NFL history.
Springboks and All Blacks bring major rugby rivalry to Baltimore
South Africa and New Zealand will meet at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday in the decisive match of a four-Test series that the Springboks lead 2-1. World Rugby views the event as an important step toward the United States hosting the 2031 World Cup.
| FRI | 💧 | SAT | SUN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☁️ 68/85 | 5% | ☁️ 59/81 | 🌧️ 70/85 |
| Los Angeles | ☀️ 74/100 | 1% | ☁️ 67/93 | ☁️ 70/86 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 57/79 | 2% | ☁️ 57/68 | ☀️ 59/67 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 59/76 | 0% | ☁️ 65/88 | ☁️ 66/87 |
| Houston | 🌦️ 75/85 | 28% | ☁️ 77/95 | ☁️ 81/96 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 78/102 | 37% | 🌤️ 79/101 | ⛅ 84/102 |
| Phoenix | 🌤️ 88/107 | 2% | 🌤️ 85/107 | 🌦️ 88/105 |
| Philadelphia | 🌦️ 70/87 | 20% | ☁️ 63/83 | 🌦️ 72/84 |
| San Antonio | ⛅ 77/101 | 4% | 🌤️ 76/101 | ⛅ 78/101 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 70/84 | 1% | 🌫️ 68/80 | ☁️ 70/79 |
| San Jose | 🌫️ 60/97 | 0% | 🌤️ 54/81 | ☀️ 58/77 |
| Austin | ☁️ 79/99 | 9% | 🌤️ 79/101 | ☀️ 81/102 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 77/92 | 54% | ☁️ 77/91 | 🌦️ 78/100 |
| Fort Worth | 🌦️ 77/97 | 48% | 🌤️ 80/102 | ☁️ 83/103 |
| Columbus | 🌦️ 65/82 | 43% | 🌧️ 70/82 | ⛈️ 67/85 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 72/95 | 7% | ☁️ 72/94 | 🌧️ 71/95 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 63/84 | 13% | 🌧️ 71/87 | ⛈️ 69/87 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 52/67 | 2% | ☁️ 53/67 | 🌧️ 54/61 |
| Denver | ☁️ 58/91 | 1% | ☁️ 57/92 | ☁️ 68/94 |
| Boston | ☁️ 60/82 | 0% | ☁️ 52/77 | 🌧️ 63/72 |
| Nashville | 🌦️ 73/93 | 24% | 🌦️ 72/92 | ☀️ 74/97 |
| Detroit | ☁️ 55/78 | 1% | ☁️ 62/81 | ☁️ 67/82 |
| Portland | ☁️ 52/75 | 1% | ☁️ 54/67 | 🌧️ 54/62 |
| Las Vegas | 🌦️ 87/107 | 3% | ☀️ 78/108 | ☀️ 87/103 |
| Miami | ☁️ 79/89 | 19% | 🌦️ 79/87 | ⛈️ 75/89 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 72/89 | 19% | 🌦️ 72/86 | ☁️ 73/95 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 62/85 | 1% | ☁️ 62/83 | 🌦️ 53/73 |
| Kansas City | 🌫️ 65/85 | 1% | ☁️ 69/96 | 🌦️ 64/96 |
| New Orleans | 🌦️ 76/88 | 43% | 🌦️ 75/86 | ☁️ 78/95 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 74/85 | 34% | 🌦️ 72/83 | 🌦️ 71/84 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 48/64 | 0% | 🌦️ 51/63 | ☁️ 48/65 |