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Google Discloses AI Hacks After Journal Inquiry

Google revealed its Gemini model hacked three systems after Wall Street Journal questions. The company notified authorities but initially withheld details because no damage occurred.
world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Eritrea and Hagos Ghebrehiwet

President Donald Trump lifted US sanctions on Eritrea and official Hagos Ghebrehiwet. The move removes restrictions on the ruling party to advance regional interests.

 us Crime SEP 19, 2026

Former Officer Brooks Sentenced to Over Three Years in North Carolina

U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan sentenced Linc Oshea Brooks to over three years in prison.

 Garg Gains 45% Support to Oust Better.com Directors us Business SEP 19, 2026

Garg Gains 45% Support to Oust Better.com Directors

Vishal Garg secured support from over 45% of shareholders in a bid to remove five Better.com directors. The vote falls short of the 50% threshold required to replace the board members.

 Trump Administration Narrows Endangered Species Act Harm Definition us Environment SEP 19, 2026

Trump Administration Narrows Endangered Species Act Harm Definition

The Trump administration issued a September 14 directive redefining harm under the Endangered Species Act to exclude accidental killings. Twenty states and Washington, D.C.

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world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Eritrea and Hagos Ghebrehiwet

President Donald Trump lifted US sanctions on Eritrea and official Hagos Ghebrehiwet. The move removes restrictions on the ruling party to advance regional interests.

 Defense Rests in D.C. Council Member White Bribery Trial us Politics SEP 19, 2026

Defense Rests in D.C. Council Member White Bribery Trial

The defense rested its case Friday in the federal bribery trial of D.C. Council member Trayon White. Prosecutors allege White accepted $35,000 in cash for government contracts while witnesses denied he performed official acts.

 FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance world Politics SEP 19, 2026

FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance

FBI Director Kash Patel paused some cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following CBC guidance on 9/11 terminology.

 Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending

U.S. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker criticized Czech defense spending during a meeting in Prague. The nation currently allocates under 1.8% of GDP while the U.S. demands 5%.

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Garg Gains 45% Support to Oust Better.com Directors us Business SEP 19, 2026

Garg Gains 45% Support to Oust Better.com Directors

Vishal Garg secured support from over 45% of shareholders in a bid to remove five Better.com directors. The vote falls short of the 50% threshold required to replace the board members.

 Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman us Business SEP 19, 2026

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

Warren Buffett resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on Friday, with Howard Buffett succeeding him immediately. Greg Abel retains the CEO role while Warren Buffett stays on the board as chairman emeritus.

 Fed Increases Rates to 4% as Warsh Leads Unanimous Vote us Business SEP 19, 2026

Fed Increases Rates to 4% as Warsh Leads Unanimous Vote

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% on September 16, 2026. Chair Kevin Warsh led a unanimous vote to tighten policy as inflation projections rose to 3.7%.

 Five Programs Collaborated With Economic Development Administration us Business SEP 19, 2026

Five Programs Collaborated With Economic Development Administration

Five of 29 reviewed programs reported collaborating with the Economic Development Administration in fiscal year 2024. The agency oversees part of $60 billion in annual obligations across 140 federal programs.

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Icahn School Studies Link Wildfire Smoke to Higher Death Risk us Health SEP 19, 2026

Icahn School Studies Link Wildfire Smoke to Higher Death Risk

Researchers published two studies showing wildfire smoke causes more deaths than other pollution. The data indicates wildfire particles drive 17 percent of related mortality despite being only 4 percent of total air pollution.

 Moderna Ships First mRNA Flu Vaccine Doses in U.S. us Health SEP 19, 2026

Moderna Ships First mRNA Flu Vaccine Doses in U.S.

Moderna began shipping its mFlusiva flu vaccine across the United States. The FDA approved the shot for adults aged 50 and older following a trial showing 27% higher efficacy.

 Burke Named Director of Dental Research Institute us Health SEP 19, 2026

Burke Named Director of Dental Research Institute

Dentist Jonathan E. Burke will lead the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research starting Sept. 20, 2026. He assumes command of an institute managing an annual budget exceeding $520 million.

 FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for MPS IIIA us Health SEP 19, 2026

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for MPS IIIA

The FDA approved Fayuvi, the first treatment to alter MPS IIIA progression in children. Patients under 2 showed cognitive benefit and improved motor skills.

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Mets' Young Out for Season After Collision us Sports SEP 19, 2026

Mets' Young Out for Season After Collision

Mets interim manager Andy Green states Jared Young will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a concussion. Young suffered memory loss and headaches after colliding with pitcher Nolan McLean.

 us Sports SEP 19, 2026

Van Defends UFC Flyweight Title Against Pantoja in Los Angeles

Joshua Van defends his UFC flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles. The rematch follows Van's 26-second victory in December 2025 when Pantoja suffered an injury.

 Irving Pays Fine for Al-Shaair Eyeblack Message world Sports SEP 19, 2026

Irving Pays Fine for Al-Shaair Eyeblack Message

Kyrie Irving said he will pay the $11,941 NFL fine issued to Azeez Al-Shaair for writing Hind Rajab's name on his eyeblack. The payment follows Irving's criticism of ESPN for omitting Rajab's name in its coverage of the penalty.