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Top Headlines – September 29, 2026

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Media manipulates economic gloom — and it’s all about the midterms
What is white phosphorus, and why is Israel using it in Lebanon?
Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Yamal stars as Spain thrash Croatia
US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
New York judge orders city to scrap Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout
French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread
US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
Goldman Sachs CEO succession planning faces one big problem
New Yorkers battling Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax snag big legal win — as casino mogul Steve Wynn joins fight
‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn blubbers as he’s convicted on all counts for killing wife to be with young mistress
Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls: "It's almost like a constitution"
Doordash driver shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assault, resisting arrest
US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades
ICE confusion ignites MAGA backlash: ‘I would have called for impeachment’
US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
Caleb Flynn, former ‘American Idol’ singer, found guilty of wife’s murder
Two indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations
Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?
Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries they have no connection to
Two Indian nationals charged with smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from China: DOJ
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
GMA’s Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis At Age 34
‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
Lone GOP senator blocks bipartisan effort to prevent Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
Why can’t people be normal about the WNBA?
Meta is bringing Muse AI to small businesses — and it already has a huge head start
Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property in a bankruptcy filing
Senate Republican says Chinese vehicle bill will not ban Mercedes-Benz
Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years
Morocco's king appoints the country's first woman prime minister
Alyson Hannigan's daughter has fans seeing double
Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
100 Israeli settlers drove a Palestinian family from home again. Netanyahu blamed a ‘handful of rioters’
‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise’s laugh-free turd will have audiences stampeding out
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Trump government ads were funded by Homeland Security, WSJ reports
New evidence deepens mystery of moon’s ancient magnetic field
Senate Republicans target former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probes
MLB wants a salary cap for competitive balance. Does the playoff field already have it?
Broadcasters, Regulators Urged To Pull Trump’s 'Propaganda' Ads
Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League
Lindsay Clancy’s status hearing concludes, with no retrial date set
El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Ceferin takes aim at FIFA boss Infantino
From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
In 'Digger,' Tom Cruise takes a wild swing worth seeing – Review
Boston Globe’s viral lesbian bar article sparks film adaptation buzz: report
Mamdani plan to fight antisemitism ignores Zionism, refuses to define anti-Jewish hate
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism as concerns linger over his criticism of Israel
Turner's masterpiece of Rome returns to city ahead of UK sale that could set a record
Accused killer grandma attacked trans NYT exec when his son started wearing sister’s dresses: explosive court docs
Jalen Hurts’ NSFW question revealed after being sent to blue tent in heated ‘MNF’ moment
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules on the controversial practice
ABC News’ Will Reeve reveals testicular cancer diagnosis: what to know about the rare disease
FIFA lied about paying for PR campaign to save Gianni Infantino — days after hired-gun agency launched global blitz
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
Pete Hegseth overhauls DOD’s schools with top-down lesson plans and banned books
Suspected member of group claiming FBI hack arrested in Netherlands
US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices
Eiffel Tower chief to step down after exclusion of female staff during Hindu delegation visit
FBI grapples with fallout from massive data breach
Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
What will determine when Nets get aggressive with trade assets
Jack Smith tells senators he won’t be silenced by threats from Trump and his allies
Rihanna steps out in gold for Paris Fashion Week
Prisco's NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Bills claim No. 1 status while Vikings continue to climb
Looking for a new car? Delayed 2027 models could bring bigger discounts
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market 'uncertainty'
Exclusive: Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges
Amanda Seyfried talks motherhood, politics and her surprising hobby | Exclusive
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Sudan takes centre stage on final day of UNGA
How hard is it to become a superstar these days? Two experts consider Glen Powell
Americans growing more pessimistic about the economy as prices for gas, other items remain elevated
New AI-powered government website uses Gemini, Grok, Trump official Gebbia says
What to watch in CNN’s California governor race debate
Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts
Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses
Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race
The rise of a new soccer star: Who is US teenager Cavan Sullivan?
Mamdani’s brilliant economic Rx: More government jobs
CNN Heel On Trump Ads: ‘Warning Against Communism Sounds Like A Public Service To Me’
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
NYC man killed in freak accident after backpack got caught in subway doors
Antisemitism allegations against running mate cloud Le Pen's presidential campaign
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith accused of ‘corrupt’ probe of Trump and Republican lawmakers
Rep. James Comer expands House investigation into prediction market insider trading
Closing arguments underway in murder trial of former ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Turkey’s quest for Mideast power
Does your kid get enough protein? Hiya's new launch wants to help
See Lindsay Clancy trial holdout juror's message
Turkiye arrests president, six members of football refereeing body in probe
Hassett: 'We're still working our way out from' Biden Covid spending
The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
Why aren't 2027 vehicles showing up on dealer lots yet? 
Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?
Indonesia suspends officials over inquiry into luxury prison cells
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down
Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute
House Speaker Johnson says he hopes AI guardrails are 'voluntary' amid Congress inaction
An Orthopedic Surgeon’s No. 1 Test of Balance and Mobility for Healthy Aging
Search for dozens of missing college students in Mexico leads to human remains, 17 new suspects
Supercut Shows Trump Making 1 Undelivered Promise Over And Over Again
3 news outlets seek extension of ban on their being blocked from White House
Lindsay Clancy murder case back in court. Latest updates on hearing
Jamie Dimon has a plan to revive the West: A 'big, beautiful' deal with Europe
Custom cursors, GIFs and hand-coded widgets: The personal blog is back
Family businesses power the US economy, but succession poses a major challenge
Spanish housing protests spread as government prepares its response
Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail
Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
NHL 2026-27 season preview: Money explosion sparking major paradigm shift
Iran's Currency Hits New Record Low As War Erodes Its Economic Stability
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages
EU nations seek energy alternatives after $113B extra spend since Iran war began
Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to go
In FIFA-UEFA tussle, European body accused of ‘misinformation campaign’
4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," dies at age 75
Ireland lost to Israel
Why has a Cornell rape investigation been reopened?
Nvidia's record buyback shows chipmaker's stock is too cheap for CEO Huang to resist
‘About Two Weeks’: New project takes aim at Trump’s shifting Iran war timeline
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine
The ultimate guide to the Mets’ offseason — the vital questions and potential targets
Man accused of holding woman captive in Massachusetts attic for six weeks
Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
Trump ‘surprised’ after U.K. releases men detained near base used by U.S. forces
KAROL MARKOWICZ: Ms. Rachel said, 'I am political.' Parents should take her at her word
Thailand's govt approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
Can Mammoth Cave survive the AI boom? A Kentucky town fights back
Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity rape allegations
Trump’s municipal bond portfolio reaches as much as $1 billion as policy overlaps mount
The best celebrity looks at Paris Fashion Week
Trump to host summit with top AI leaders in Washington
Trump rolls back federal hiring rules. Are disabled workers at risk?
LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’
Zohran Mamdani Reveals What Was Really On His Mind During Viral Moment Next To Trump
Do I have vertigo? Here's what might be causing it
4 sailors injured after aviators eject while landing on US aircraft carrier off Virginia
Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings
Argentina’s Milei threatens legal action over Falklands oil project
The Texas money pit: Republicans are spending big trying to save Ken Paxton’s Senate bid
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Israel’s West Bank road closures turn routine journeys into long ordeals
UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections
Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops
Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank, torch homes
Can Pakistan’s Sohail Afridi win freedom for ex-PM Imran Khan?
SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early
Israeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack
North Korea uses UN platform to lament 'mutual distrust' and tension
FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
Want to be a digital nomad? The countries where it's easiest, hardest
GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate
Jimmy Kimmel Nails ‘Orange Chicken’ Trump On His Biggest Hypocrisy Right Now
Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups
AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana
Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Middlegarchs are the new Oligarchs
Asian stocks mostly fall after Wall Street losses and oil prices rise
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
Islanders sell minority stake in team at $3 billion valuation
Officials looking into possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie
Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
Kyle MacLachlan says he was David Lynch's 'submersible' into dark places
Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
2 US Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 4 sailors injured
Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold
Brooke Hogan Accuses Mom Of ‘Rewriting History’ Over Hulk Hogan Affair
Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
Veteran QB Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
OpenAI pulls plug on ‘untrustworthy’ new AI model as tech doomerism mounts: report
Republicans are panicking about 2026. Should they be?
Samsung to inject $1 billion into Nvidia- and KKR-backed AI infrastructure firm
Negotiations continue after US rejects Iran's latest proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz
NASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after fiasco
U.S., Iran hold separate mediator talks as Mideast oil exports hit war-time high
9 states have new US House districts for the midterm elections after Trump urged changes
Trump's immigration push has largely spared farms. Idaho dairymen worry it won't last.
Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis
The 'three-month rule' and the signs your relationship won't make it
CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask judge to stop Trump from reviving White House ban
Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded troll farm plots new smear campaign against NY CEOs
Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
Massapequa ends Garden City’s nation-leading 68-game winning streak in heart-pounding thriller
New York Times executive killed by his elderly in-laws, police say
Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks
2 arrested after 12 teenagers injured in Georgia park shooting
US-China pledge to cut toy tariffs could give battered industry a Christmas miracle
Senate passes major overhaul of college sports rules: 'Bringing order to chaos'
Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice
ABC News weighs major shakeup at ‘Good Morning America’ after humiliating ratings loss to ‘Today’: sources
Denmark, at UN, says Greenland pact benefits all parties involved
Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports
Cornell rape accuser’s attorney says the school and law enforcement failed a young woman
Man who spent decades on death row in Utah ordered released on bail after no DNA match
Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar, two Orban-era ministers
Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted
OpenAI ‘scraps release’ of latest AI model over safety concerns
This version of Geno Smith gives the Jets hope
Zohran Mamdani’s cringe influencer act reveals what he’s really all about
Trump Just Said The Most Unhinged Thing About Canada – And Cue The Mockery
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief
AOC unloads on Cornell over claims it let off students accused of gang rape with slap on wrist: ‘These are norms’
Brazil's Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election
MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern
40 people rescued, several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico
Trump personally helped orchestrate taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies, source says
Al Roker reveals why he left an hour into 'Today' show broadcast
Fiery end for SpaceX Starship mission
A boy, 16, is allegedly raped by classmates on a bus. The case highlights a crisis in Peru’s schools