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Trump heads to the U.N. amid wars in Iran and Ukraine
President Donald Trump is set for a series of meetings at the United Nations, with the wars in Iran and Ukraine expected to dominate the agenda. He is also expected to sign a security agreement involving Greenland and meet with other world leaders. Reuters - The New York Times
Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrives in the U.S.
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions, killing three people, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United States for the U.N. summit. Al Jazeera
National News
Venezuelan delivery driver remains in detention after being shot by ICE agents
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan immigrant, was shot in Austin, Texas, after a traffic stop. His lawyer said he was transferred from a hospital to an ICE detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back. Local officials have called for a transparent investigation. The New York Times - The Washington Post
Cable outage disrupts flights across the Northeast
A cable cut by construction workers caused delays and disruptions at major U.S. airports, including LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the lines had been repaired and airport operations were resuming. The Washington Post - The Wall Street Journal
Judge allows wildlife refuge land transfer to SpaceX to proceed
A federal judge declined to block the Trump administration from transferring more than 700 acres of a Texas wildlife refuge to SpaceX as part of a land swap. Environmental groups said they would continue their legal challenge. The Guardian
Politics
Major U.S. outlets boycott pooled Trump coverage after White House ban
Several major news organizations withdrew from shared coverage of President Trump after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The boycott disrupted the regular television coverage of the president. BBC - The New York Times
Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani maintain an unlikely rapport
Trump and Mamdani held a roughly hourlong meeting at Gracie Mansion that covered policing, immigration and affordable housing. Trump said he hoped Mamdani would be a “great mayor” for New York, despite their opposing political ideologies. The New York Times - The Guardian
Appeals court backs Trump-supported Missouri congressional map
A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri, despite the Supreme Court having blocked their use in the November election. The Supreme Court is likely to have the final say in the legal dispute. The Guardian - Reuters
Business & Finance
Apartment-loan delinquencies point to pressure in commercial real estate
A pool of multifamily apartment mortgages issued in 2021 is already 53% delinquent, highlighting the risks investors face in the search for real-estate bargains. The Wall Street Journal
Dollar reaches a seven-week high as oil prices swing
The dollar briefly rose to a seven-week high against a basket of currencies before paring its gains. The move came as oil prices fluctuated and markets weighed the prospect of further U.S. interest-rate increases. The Wall Street Journal
Oil prices rise as hopes fade for U.S.-Iran talks
Oil prices gained as optimism about potential U.S.-Iran negotiations at the United Nations meeting weakened. Markets also continued to monitor shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal
World News
G7 urges Iran to stop arming Houthis and demands an end to attacks
G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop arming Yemen’s Houthi movement and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime shipping. The group said the escalation threatened global energy security. BBC - Al Jazeera
Typhoon Dujuan kills at least four in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain, landslides and travel disruption to Japan. At least four people were killed and 22 injured, while tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo remained without power. The Guardian - The New York Times
Lithuania prepares to “fight back” while drawing up evacuation plans
Lithuanian Prime Minister Sinkevičius said people in the country feel “constantly threatened” by Moscow, but that Lithuania is prepared to fight back if attacked. He also said the nation has evacuation plans. BBC
Russia’s strikes on Ukraine kill four, officials say
Russian attacks hit industrial sites in Ukraine, killing four people, according to officials. The strikes came as Zelenskyy traveled to the United States for the U.N. summit. Reuters - Al Jazeera
Arts & Culture
Céline Dion returns to France for her first solo tour since the pandemic
The French Canadian singer has begun her first solo tour of France since the pandemic, drawing an enthusiastic response from audiences in Paris. The New York Times
Brigitte Bardot’s personal belongings fetch nearly €1 million at auction
An auction of 285 items belonging to French actor and animal-rights activist Brigitte Bardot raised nearly €1 million in Paris, almost 20 times the estimate. Proceeds will go to her animal-welfare foundation and her son. The Guardian
Terry Denton, illustrator of the “Treehouse” series, dies at 76
Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, best known for his work on the “Treehouse” children’s books, has died at age 76. His publisher said he died surrounded by his family. The Guardian
Tech & Society
Recent A.I. breaches raise concerns about rapidly advancing capabilities
OpenAI, Google and other companies have disclosed breaches involving their artificial-intelligence models. The incidents have intensified concerns about the expanding capabilities of the technology. The New York Times
British Columbia sues OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in school shooting
British Columbia sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in California, alleging that a deadly school shooting might have been prevented if the company had warned law enforcement about the shooter’s use of ChatGPT. The province is seeking damages and changes to how the company handles conversations that could lead to violence. Reuters - The Guardian
Experts warn drivers may overestimate self-driving systems
As autonomous-driving systems improve, experts are concerned that drivers may place too much confidence in the technology and fail to respond appropriately when something goes wrong. The New York Times
Sports
Rams defeat Giants 28-6 as Aaron Donald returns to the NFL
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 28-6 as Aaron Donald returned to the NFL. Davante Adams caught eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns, while Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left the game with a knee injury. The Guardian - Los Angeles Times
India defeats Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain Asian Games cricket gold
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s cricket final at the Asian Games. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 69, and India retained the gold medal. Al Jazeera
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket
England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. BBC
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| New York | 🌦️ 57/68 | 35% | ☁️ 51/66 | ☁️ 53/68 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 63/81 | 0% | ☀️ 60/90 | ☀️ 69/87 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 55/66 | 1% | ☁️ 52/82 | ☁️ 59/80 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 54/61 | 2% | ☁️ 56/60 | ☁️ 59/66 |
| Houston | ☁️ 76/95 | 17% | ☁️ 76/95 | ☁️ 82/98 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 76/98 | 27% | ☁️ 75/98 | ☁️ 78/97 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 78/100 | 2% | ☁️ 77/101 | 🌦️ 75/97 |
| Philadelphia | 🌧️ 58/71 | 61% | ☁️ 51/65 | ☁️ 52/68 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 75/97 | 14% | 🌦️ 74/96 | ☁️ 77/96 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 67/79 | 1% | ☁️ 64/77 | ⛅ 68/78 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 53/76 | 0% | 🌫️ 51/87 | ☁️ 65/91 |
| Austin | ☁️ 76/101 | 7% | ☁️ 75/97 | ☁️ 82/101 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 74/88 | 22% | ☁️ 74/84 | 🌦️ 72/84 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 75/99 | 28% | ☁️ 74/97 | ☁️ 80/97 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 56/62 | 9% | 🌧️ 59/67 | 🌦️ 55/68 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 68/88 | 25% | 🌧️ 64/86 | 🌦️ 57/64 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 56/65 | 1% | ☁️ 58/63 | 🌧️ 59/68 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 53/67 | 3% | ☁️ 51/69 | ☁️ 51/62 |
| Denver | ☁️ 50/84 | 5% | 🌦️ 58/83 | ☁️ 64/82 |
| Boston | ☁️ 53/62 | 3% | ☁️ 52/62 | ☁️ 54/60 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 73/93 | 10% | 🌤️ 64/86 | ☁️ 66/84 |
| Detroit | ☁️ 51/65 | 1% | ☁️ 57/67 | ☁️ 56/70 |
| Portland | ☁️ 56/68 | 0% | ☁️ 50/70 | ☁️ 52/69 |
| Las Vegas | 🌦️ 68/90 | 32% | ☁️ 68/94 | ☁️ 83/95 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 77/82 | 42% | 🌦️ 75/86 | 🌦️ 77/90 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 70/90 | 46% | ☁️ 70/88 | ☁️ 63/73 |
| Minneapolis | ⛅ 46/64 | 4% | ☁️ 46/65 | 🌦️ 57/65 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 63/71 | 3% | ⛅ 57/75 | ☁️ 57/79 |
| New Orleans | 🌧️ 72/90 | 37% | 🌤️ 74/94 | ☁️ 80/95 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/86 | 28% | 🌦️ 75/87 | 🌦️ 74/85 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 37/53 | 99% | ☁️ 36/55 | ☁️ 38/51 |