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DeepSeek Plans UN Security Council AI Risks Briefing — Sep 22, 2026DeepSeek briefs the UN Security Council on AI risks Sept. 23 with OpenAI and Anthropic; founder Liang Wenfeng is not expected to attend.

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Elena Vasquez OpenAI's call for global rules and reporting is fine, but I wonder if any real agreements will stick given the competition.

AMD Briefly Tops $1 Trillion Market Value — Sep 21, 2026AMD briefly topped a $1 trillion market cap as shares rose about 9% to a record near $614, joining Nvidia, Broadcom and Micron.

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Chris Dalton Hitting a trillion on AI hype is nice but I wonder how long it lasts if the spending boom slows down.

Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — Sep 12, 2026Conan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

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Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

Trump Attendance Uncertain as Storm Threatens Alabama-Georgia Game — 12hTrump, not briefed Wednesday, said 'A hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama? That's not good' and will let Isaias determine if he attends Alabama-Georgia.

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Local Boards Review Projects, Approve RezoningPolitics — 2dCounty commissioners across several communities approved a Natrona County property-layout change amid neighbors’ access and drainage objections, and heard plans and updates on workforce attraction, regional transportation and economic development, and downtown Fort Wayne programs. The briefings emphasized local investment, quality of life, and connecting residents and businesses with opportunities.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Chattogram Expressway's Nine Ramps Remain UnopenedWeather — 5dRoad access and traffic conditions are changing in several places: Chattogram’s elevated expressway remains underused because none of its nine ramps is open, while temporary speed restrictions were imposed on a Baku airport road in rainy weather. In Jefferson City, new medians will remove westbound direct access to several businesses, and in Saskatoon, a ramp will face a brief closure followed by two weeks of restricted traffic for slope repairs.

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Murphy Claims Pentagon Barred Al Udeid Visit to Hide Iran War Costs — 1dSen. Chris Murphy said the Pentagon barred him from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and refused a war briefing, calling it an unconstitutional effort to hide Iran war costs.

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Three rollover crashes send people to hospitalsAuto — 4dA cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.

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Gun Control Groups Cite Firearm Suits in Supreme Court Climate Brief — 1dAnti-Second Amendment groups got involved in a landmark climate case months before the first lawyer entered the Supreme Court's chambers to deliver oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County.

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Animal House Actress Mary Louise Weller Dies — 5dMary Louise Weller, Animal House's Mandy Pepperidge, has died at 79 after a brief illness, her family said, requesting privacy.

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China Grants Na Ying Rare Censorship Exemption — Sep 29, 2026Chengdu authorities ruled that singer Na Ying did not need special approval after she briefly performed “Curved Moon” at a concert tribute to her late friend Liu Huan, citing the moment as an informal audience interaction. The rare exemption drew attention to China’s strict rules requiring advance approval for live entertainment.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

ASU Places Hockey Coach on Leave Amid Investigation — Sep 28, 2026Seven anonymous Arizona State hockey players are challenging the university’s account of a workout in which Matthew Mayich suffered a severe heat injury, alleging it lasted longer than reported, offered only a brief water break that Mayich missed, and continued despite signs of distress. They say safety rules were ignored and are seeking an independent investigation and coaching staff changes; ASU’s internal review found the coaching staff had not vetted the workout plan.

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Namibia crime briefs detail alleged assaults, break-insWorld — Sep 29, 2026

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US Treasury yields reach 19-year high amid Hormuz uncertainty — Sep 28, 2026The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5.27% Monday, matching 2007 levels, after Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tom Gallagher Higher borrowing costs from these yields will hit homebuyers and businesses hard if Hormuz tensions keep oil prices elevated.

Firmus Meta Southeast Asia Deal May Add $750 Million to Annual EBIT — Sep 28, 2026Two people told Capital Brief Firmus's new Meta Southeast Asia deal could add about $750 million to annual EBIT, lifting the IPO pitch figure to about $5.75 billion.

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Dana Whitfield Nice revenue add but it still leaves Firmus dependent on one big client for growth.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Meme proposes restoring FDR pool in White House briefing room — Sep 28, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival — Sep 27, 2026Sylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.

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Elena Vasquez It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.

Calypso icon Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 — Sep 27, 2026Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, died Sept. 27, 2026, in New York at 91 after a brief illness; family said he was baptized Seventh-day Adventist in his final days.

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Ukraine War Separates Families, Fuels Drone Anxiety — Sep 25, 2026Russia’s expanded use of drones and missiles is deepening the war’s psychological toll on Ukrainians, with clinicians reporting severe drone-related anxiety and families facing danger far from the front. The conflict also keeps soldiers apart from loved ones, as one artilleryman’s brief calls and rare home visits are shaped by combat and air attacks near his family.

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Germany, Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion — Sep 26, 2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first talks between the countries’ foreign ministers since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The brief meeting came amid sharply strained relations over Russia’s war and alleged hybrid attacks, while the two sides offered competing accounts of who requested the talks and disclosed little about their substance.

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Marcus Bell Any direct contact between Berlin and Moscow after all this time might be a small step worth following even if nothing came out yet.

Ex-UNRWA Chief Says Board of Peace Quietly Met With Agency on Gaza — Sep 25, 2026Ex-UNRWA chief Lazzarini says the Board of Peace met his agency at least three times this year; a Wednesday U.N. briefing still omitted UNRWA as a partner.

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Priya Raman The public denial of any role in Gaza makes these backchannel talks look inconsistent and risks losing support from countries funding the effort.

Treasury Yields Breach 5%, Investors Eye 6% — Sep 23, 2026The 10-year Treasury yield briefly rose above 5% this month. The last time it broke that level, the MSCI world index lost about half its value before the global financial crisis.

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Rachel Meyers Stocks could hold up better than expected around 5.5 percent because the economy has shifted and can tolerate tighter rates.

Braves Activate Suarez After Three-Month Injury Absence — Sep 23, 2026Robert Suárez was activated from the injured list and reinstated to the Braves' bullpen ahead of the postseason, returning after elbow inflammation and a brief rehab stint. In corresponding moves, Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a roster spot, as Atlanta aims to ramp up Suárez for high-leverage relief.

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Rachel Meyers Optioning Murphy to clear space feels like the right call but I hope they ease Suarez in carefully after so long out.

How to cover a White House briefing — Sep 23, 2026For new correspondents who need the daily sequence so they walk in ready and leave with usable copy.

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Derek Foss Knowing the full sequence helps avoid wasting time and lets you focus on getting solid material for the next deadline.