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“During this review, we identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers, and available statistics for questions about Australia during an internal evaluation.”— Drew Pusateri · full quotes →
Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese Australian Prime MinisterSam AltmanSam Altman OpenAI CEORichard MarlesRichard Marles Australian Deputy Prime Minister+2
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Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, Trump gives rare tarmac welcome with B-1 flyover

Chinese leader's first US visit in 11 years opens with an unprecedented Andrews reception as Trump and Melania greet Xi and Peng Liyuan…

142 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 17 began Sep 17now 148 pieces · 7 sources · 47 comments
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“Trump’s decision to greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington rather than receiving him at the executive residence shows how far the U.S…”— Philadelphia Inquirer, news report · full quotes →
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Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban glasses and $1,299 VR glasses at Connect

Facing a privacy backlash over recording smart glasses, Meta added an audio-only Ray-Ban model and debuted a lightweight mixed-reality…

172 pieces of coverage since Sep 19 Sep 19now 172 pieces · 8 sources · 112 comments
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“i am not saying facebook is duplicitous and evil, i am saying the opposite, you have heard the chorus and will PERSONALLY make this issue over adolescents your…”— Unidentified Zuckerberg WhatsApp contact, Facebook user quoted in litigation exhibits · The Verge · full quotes →
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Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will never "bend the knee" to Trump

In a rare wartime address to the General Assembly, Iran's president rejected Trump's "terrorist" label and threat to "annihilate" Iran, as…

262 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 335 pieces · 7 sources · 208 comments
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“a sign of his desperation”— Trita Parsi · full quotes →
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DOJ defends Trump’s White House press ban in court as outlets’ lawsuit reaches hearing

Justice Department tells a federal judge that press access is “a privilege, not a right” as CNN, Politico and MS NOW fight to overturn…

419 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 422 pieces · 8 sources · 651 comments
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“access to the White House is a privilege, not a right”— Department of Justice, Defending the Trump administration in court · Press · full quotes →
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Trump Weighs 90-Day Diesel Export Ban as Industry and Cabinet Push Back

Business groups and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are fighting a White House plan to halt diesel exports amid record pump prices ahead of…

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“An industry official told Politico that the fate of the proposal may come down to whoever is 'the last person in the room' with the president. Well, that's…”— SylviaPellicore, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs tell UN Security Council AI could risk 'humanity as a whole'

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei briefed the UN Security Council in New York, warning of loss of human control over AI and pushing for global…

167 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 175 pieces · 8 sources · 108 comments
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“If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole.”Dario Amodei— Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Security

ShinyHunters claims massive hack of FBI jobs portal, agent data

The extortion group says it exploited an Oracle zero-day to steal data on nearly all FBI employees and applicants; the bureau took…

300 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 303 pieces · 8 sources · 614 comments
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“We hacked the FBI. We hold data on all FBI employees and applicants,”— ShinyHunters representative, hacking group spokesperson · 404 Media · full quotes →
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Security

Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on USS Lincoln during Iran combat deployment

Acting Navy Secretary discloses 8 sailors attempted suicide aboard the carrier strike group during extended Middle East operations.

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“eight suicide attempts had been recorded—a number higher than the two reported incidents earlier in the summer”— Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao · full quotes →
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Politics

Trump clashed with White House ballroom architect over safety code violations

The first architect on the White House ballroom project resigned after disputes with Trump over design features believed to violate…

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№10 · newest development 11h ago · 241 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention, at most a few cards per topic

“'I am the code'”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, President · Press · full quotes →
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World

Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 assault of Miriam Haley

A Manhattan judge imposes the sentence after Weinstein's original conviction was overturned and a retrial ended in guilty verdict.

342 pieces of coverage since Sep 21 Sep 21now 342 pieces · 7 sources · 471 comments
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“Having been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein has had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away. Making the decision to…”— Miriam Haley, Accuser/victim · AP via pbsnews.org · full quotes →
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Missouri's Gerrymander Fight Lands Before SCOTUS for a Third Time

An 8th Circuit ruling reviving the GOP-drawn map collides with the Missouri Supreme Court's order, forcing a rushed Supreme Court appeal…

397 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 17 began Sep 17now 399 pieces · 5 sources · 1.1k comments
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“This Court holds that Missouri's current plan to use the 2022 map in the November 2026 general election violates the Constitution.”— 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, federal appeals panel · Court order via Democracy Docket · full quotes →
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State Department tells diplomats to call AI 'super intelligence' after Trump's UN rename

Trump declared at the UN General Assembly that AI will now be known as SI, and the State Department has begun enforcing the switch.

295 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 574 pieces · 8 sources · 1.8k comments
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“Following the president's remarks at the GA today, please change all references of 'Artificial”— State Department directive · full quotes →
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Business

Disney+ and Hulu Hike Prices Again, Ad-Free Plans Hit $21.49

Disney raises streaming prices for the fourth year in a row, pushing ad-free tiers up 13% while steering subscribers toward bundles.

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“Yet another service to drop. BD/4k collection is large enough at this point I don't need streaming services anymore.”— xXNorthXx, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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Tech

Microsoft refreshes Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus

At Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft raised prices alongside performance and battery gains, and unveiled a haptic Surface Mouse.

48 pieces of coverage since today 1 PM today 1 PMnow 48 pieces · 5 sources
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“Peak numbers only tell part of the story. What matters is hour six — twenty tabs, a call running, something rendering — and the machine still calm and quiet in…”— Microsoft Devices Blog, Official announcement · Hacker News · full quotes →
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AI

Meta Unveils Muse Charm Gadget, Pushes Muse AI Into Glasses and Mac

At Meta Connect, Zuckerberg's company expands its viral Muse assistant into smart glasses, computers, and a new palm-sized standalone…

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“Exclusive: All the details on Meta's new Muse Charm, a dedicated AI hardware device that sits in the palm of your hand for Muse. It can be worn with a wrist…”— Mark Gurman · full quotes →
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World

Milei attacks UN as 'useless' while pressing Falklands claim at General Assembly

Argentina's president used his UNGA speech to revive sovereignty claims and criticize the institution's effectiveness.

30 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 31 pieces · 6 sources · 77 comments
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“useless organisation whose only purpose is to sustain a cast of arrogant parasites masquerading as well-intentioned bureaucrats”Javier Milei— Javier Milei · full quotes →
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Tech

Trump administration publicly attacks Australia's digital duty of care law

The US calls the proposed algorithm opt-out bill "extraterritorial censorship," demanding US tech firms be excluded in a rare public…

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“The US government would likely consider such a measure as facilitating censorship”— US government, Trump administration · ABC Australia · full quotes →
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Politics

ProPublica report ties Sen. Susan Collins to FBI bribery probe halted by Trump

Collins denies allegations that a defense contractor funneled donations to her campaign in exchange for federal contracts, after Trump-era…

549 pieces of coverage since Sep 21 Sep 21now 549 pieces · 8 sources · 1.4k comments
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“Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI…”— ProPublica, Investigative newsroom · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Trump backs diesel export ban as US pump prices hit record highs

Trump says he supports halting US diesel exports to ease record prices, while Treasury studies feasibility and analysts warn of backfire.

123 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 126 pieces · 6 sources · 966 comments
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“This is taking a sledgehammer to the problem. It would be an authentic policy error, or what I call an 'APE.' In fact, this would be the king of the APEs.”— Bob McNally · full quotes →
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Zelensky presses UN to choke Russia's oil revenue, warns of harsh winter

At the UN General Assembly, Zelensky called Putin "patient zero" and threatened Russia with a painful winter unless an energy truce holds.

97 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 109 pieces · 7 sources · 53 comments
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“Putin is patient zero. He must be stopped,”— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine · full quotes →
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Tech

Meta Connect 2026: Zuckerberg Opens Keynote on AI Glasses and New VR Hardware

Meta's annual product event kicks off in Menlo Park with anticipation for camera-free smart glasses, a mixed-reality headset, and Muse AI…

35 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 38 pieces · 6 sources · 1 comments
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“Given that so many are using Meta Muse, and there's a ton of VR/AR influencers there, I'd expect to see a new set of wearable computers that use Muse.”— @scobleizer · full quotes →
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Health

RFK Jr.'s CDC Blocks States From Ordering Pediatric COVID-19 Shots

The CDC under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is withholding approval for state orders of COVID-19 vaccines for children, citing a review for…

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“US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."”— US Department of Health and Human Services · full quotes →
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Sports

Guerrero Jr. doubles down on $500M contract comments as Blue Jays miss playoffs

The Blue Jays star says his record deal was for past performance, not future results, standing by remarks that sparked backlash.

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“No, I don't regret myself. I'm not lying with what I say. What I said is the way I feel.”Vladimir Guerrero Jr.— Vladimir Guerrero Jr. · full quotes →
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Anthropic says Claude autonomously discovered a novel CRISPR-like enzyme system

Anthropic's new biology lab reports that nearly 950 Claude agents searched DNA data for 21 hours and flagged an uncharacterized enzyme…

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“Very cool! However, the amazing absence of results makes me question whether they've got a Nature letter forthcoming or whether they know that another AI lab…”— bonsai_spool · full quotes →
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Sports

Burnham calls 1985 alcohol ban in football stands 'discrimination'

UK PM signals openness to lifting the decades-old restriction that applies only to football, not other sports.

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“I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination. There are different ways it could be done. It could happen on a trial basis.”Andy Burnham— Andy Burnham, Prime Minister · full quotes →
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Sports 9h ago

Aguirre to manage Valencia after Corberán's dismissal

Former Mexico boss takes over La Liga side struggling in relegation zone after Valverde, Mendilibar declined the role.

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“He has already fielded approaches from other teams, but the prospect of returning to LaLiga is his preferred option.”— ESPN source, Source close to negotiations · ESPN Soccer · full quotes →
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Culture

Greenfield lesbian bar faces boycott and threats after easing mask mandate

Last Ditch Bar's move to mask-optional Saturdays, meant to shore up finances, triggered accusations of ableism, an apology that backfired…

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“A lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, sparked community backlash after lifting its mask mandate for one night a week.”— Fox News · full quotes →
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Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes state visit with Trump

Xi lands at Joint Base Andrews for a three-day state visit as Trump plans a red-carpet welcome, with trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI all on the…

355 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 387 pieces · 7 sources · 207 comments
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“Even as Trump seeks to decry Democrats as communists ahead of November's midterm elections, he is rolling out the red carpet this week for Chinese President Xi…”— Associated Press, news wire · AP via Bluesky (maddow.bsky.social) · full quotes →
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Business

Xbox hands Halo to Activision, cuts 268 more jobs, moves toward closing Ninja Theory

Microsoft folds Halo, Rare and Age of Empires into Activision and merges Obsidian into Bethesda as its Xbox 'reset' layoffs continue.

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“For Halo, our goal is clear: make the greatest Halo game ever, worthy of its universe and legacy, while staying true to what made players love it in the first…”— Rob Kostich · full quotes →
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World

Son of Israeli US ambassador critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

Neria Leiter, reserve soldier, hit by car at checkpoint; his older brother was killed in Gaza in 2023.

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“Neriah Leiter, the son of US Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was seriously wounded in a car-ramming terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint in the West Bank on…”— @FaytuksNetwork, Social media account · X · full quotes →
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Security

China takes possession of diverted F-35 stealth jet parts sent to Hong Kong

A cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door from an Australian F-35 were rerouted through Hong Kong instead of reaching the US and remain in…

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“F-35 stealth parts headed to America from Australia ended up in Hong Kong instead”— @MarioNawfal · full quotes →
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Tech

Microsoft launches redesigned Surface Mouse with haptic feedback

The first update to Surface Mouse since 2016 adds tactile feedback and a customizable action button, shipping October 13 at $79.99.

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“Its haptic feedback adds a small, purposeful physical response to the moment you usually only see on a screen: a click registering, a window snapping into…”— Brett Ostrum, Corporate Vice President, Surface Devices · full quotes →
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