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OpenAI shelves next-generation model over safety concerns
OpenAI is canceling the release of GPT-6.1 Astra after researchers raised security concerns during internal testing. The model was expected to appear in ChatGPT and Codex in October and was designed to handle more complex tasks without human assistance.
The New York Times - The Washington Post
U.S.-Canada trade fight escalates with ban on Canadian products
A U.S. ban on certain Canadian dairy and liquor products took effect Tuesday, escalating a trade dispute between the two North American allies. Negotiations collapsed in late August, and there was no word on when talks might resume.
Oil rises as U.S.-Iran talks remain uncertain
Oil prices rose as investors weighed stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire efforts against signs that Middle Eastern crude flows were recovering. The two sides remain far apart over a ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
National News
Tennessee governor declines to halt execution of state’s only woman on death row
Gov. Bill Lee declined to grant clemency to Christa Pike, who was convicted of killing a classmate in Knoxville in 1995. If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years.
Couple accused of killing New York Times engineer in California park
Police arrested a married couple in their 70s after Jonathan McKinsey, a New York Times engineer, was found fatally shot in a park in Dublin, California. Authorities accused his parents-in-law in the killing.
Associated Press - The New York Times
Homelessness persists as U.S. cities increase spending
A Washington Post review of 12 cities found that combined spending on homelessness rose more than 75 percent over the past five years, even as the problem continued to persist.
Politics
Trump administration’s government-funded ads draw scrutiny before midterms
President Trump has faced criticism for appearing in advertisements paid for by the U.S. government. The ads are attracting attention weeks before the midterm elections.
Trump promotes $15 billion Iowa steel project
President Trump is expected to unveil a planned $15 billion steel project in Iowa as he seeks to highlight economic accomplishments ahead of a difficult midterm election for Republicans.
The Wall Street Journal - The New York Times
Senate approves sweeping college sports measure
The Senate approved legislation intended to stabilize college sports by setting rules for athlete compensation and transfers. The bill’s prospects in the House remain uncertain, and it was among Congress’s final actions before the midterms.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Business & Finance
U.S. Treasury yields remain near recent highs as investors await data
Treasury yields moved unevenly, with the market focused on upcoming U.S. inflation and jobs data. Earlier selling in Treasurys pushed yields toward multiyear highs.
Shein shares hit a record low after disappointing earnings
Shein’s first earnings report since its listing disappointed investors, sending its Hong Kong-listed stock to a record low. Reuters reported that the shares fell 14% after profit declined.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
Goldman board discusses succession plan for CEO David Solomon
Goldman Sachs’ board has discussed a plan under which John Waldron would become the bank’s next chief executive. David Solomon, who has led the bank since 2018, could step down as soon as next year and become executive chair.
AstraZeneca plans $2 billion investment in Summit Therapeutics
AstraZeneca plans to invest $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics and expand collaboration on cancer treatments. Summit shares surged in after-hours trading following the announcement.
World News
U.S. forces leave Iraq after two decades
U.S. forces have exited Iraq after two decades, according to Reuters, leaving what the report described as an opening for Iran.
Russia pounds Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
A Russian strike hit Ukraine’s Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing two people, according to Al Jazeera. Footage showed flames engulfing part of the historic building.
Myanmar market airstrike kills at least 50 people
An airstrike on a busy market in rebel-held territory in Myanmar’s Rakhine State killed at least 50 people, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in months.
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, described by Al Jazeera as the head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza, in a strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.
Arts & Culture
Dennis Haskins, principal on “Saved by the Bell,” dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, who played the exasperated but well-meaning Principal Belding on the popular high school sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75. He reprised the role in a long-running spinoff.
Taylor Swift sets MTV Video Music Awards record
Taylor Swift won the video of the year award and set a record for the most MTV VMAs. Madonna also won and performed during the ceremony.
Artist Kehinde Wiley offers to buy back embassy painting
After administration officials mocked Kehinde Wiley’s work and removed one of his paintings from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, officials suggested it could be auctioned. Wiley offered to buy it back.
Tech & Society
OpenAI apologizes for AI agents’ access to Australian government websites
OpenAI apologized for an attack on Australia’s Medicare system and said its AI agents gained access to four government websites. The company acknowledged mishandling its response and said a senior executive would appear before an Australian parliamentary committee.
The New York Times - The Guardian
College students raise $50 million fund to invest in young AI founders
Dorm Room Fund, a program that allows college students to invest in fellow students, raised a new $50 million fund as competition for young AI founders intensifies.
Trump presents AI as a “golden age” amid growing concerns
The White House has emphasized the promise of artificial intelligence even as concerns in Washington rise after rogue AI agents probed government agency websites.
Sports
Bears defeat Eagles 27-7 behind veteran backup Case Keenum
Case Keenum threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in his first start in almost three years, leading the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards.
MLB postseason opens with Dodgers facing questions
As the wild-card round begins, analysts assess likely winners, dark horses and high seeds at risk of early elimination. The Seattle Mariners finished 76-86 after coming within one victory of the World Series the previous October.
Novak Djokovic prepares for competitive return at China Open
Novak Djokovic is set to return to competitive tennis Wednesday at the China Open. The 39-year-old has not played a competitive match since the U.S. Open.
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| New York | ☁️ 59/70 | 2% | ☁️ 55/71 | ☁️ 63/78 |
| Los Angeles | 🌤️ 61/96 | 0% | ☀️ 64/98 | ⛅ 72/89 |
| San Francisco | 🌤️ 53/80 | 0% | ☀️ 55/81 | ☀️ 58/79 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 50/74 | 1% | 🌧️ 59/71 | 🌧️ 63/72 |
| Houston | ☁️ 73/92 | 16% | 🌧️ 76/89 | ⛈️ 78/91 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 77/94 | 5% | ☁️ 76/93 | ⛈️ 72/93 |
| Phoenix | 🌧️ 69/78 | 67% | ☁️ 63/81 | ☁️ 73/91 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 60/72 | 5% | ☁️ 58/74 | ☁️ 65/83 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 75/97 | 9% | ☁️ 76/94 | ⛈️ 77/93 |
| San Diego | ⛅ 61/82 | 0% | ⛅ 64/81 | ⛅ 68/81 |
| San Jose | 🌫️ 51/84 | 0% | ☀️ 55/89 | ☀️ 64/92 |
| Austin | ☁️ 77/96 | 5% | ☁️ 78/95 | ⛈️ 78/92 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 68/91 | 2% | ☁️ 70/85 | 🌦️ 76/90 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 78/96 | 3% | ☁️ 77/93 | ⛈️ 71/89 |
| Columbus | 🌤️ 49/74 | 0% | ☁️ 53/79 | ☁️ 63/85 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 58/82 | 0% | ☀️ 58/86 | ☁️ 65/88 |
| Indianapolis | 🌤️ 51/78 | 0% | ☁️ 55/83 | ☁️ 67/89 |
| Seattle | 🌦️ 56/64 | 68% | 🌧️ 48/58 | ☁️ 47/64 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 55/72 | 18% | 🌧️ 54/71 | 🌧️ 52/71 |
| Boston | 🌧️ 53/64 | 63% | ☁️ 58/66 | ☁️ 57/78 |
| Nashville | 🌤️ 51/85 | 0% | ☁️ 55/91 | ☁️ 70/93 |
| Detroit | 🌤️ 49/75 | 0% | ☁️ 56/75 | 🌧️ 63/83 |
| Portland | ☁️ 53/68 | 5% | 🌦️ 56/66 | ☁️ 55/74 |
| Las Vegas | 🌦️ 64/81 | 21% | ☁️ 66/93 | ☀️ 79/95 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 73/84 | 32% | 🌧️ 73/81 | 🌧️ 75/87 |
| Atlanta | ⛅ 54/84 | 0% | 🌤️ 58/87 | 🌦️ 70/89 |
| Minneapolis | 🌦️ 60/73 | 64% | 🌫️ 57/70 | 🌦️ 59/71 |
| Kansas City | 🌦️ 62/86 | 7% | 🌧️ 69/84 | 🌦️ 68/82 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 72/90 | 4% | ☁️ 71/91 | 🌦️ 78/93 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 73/88 | 2% | 🌦️ 74/89 | 🌦️ 71/81 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 43/57 | 34% | 🌦️ 37/53 | ❄️ 36/41 |