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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate — 9hA rising open-source American artificial intelligence (AI) industry seeks to challenge the prevailing narrative that companies and consumers must choose between closed, frontier labs and Chinese alternatives.

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New York Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit Against Oil Firms — 2dA New York appeals court handed three of America's biggest oil companies another legal victory Thursday, rejecting New York City's attempt to hold them liable for allegedly misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of fossil fuels.

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Jared Kim The court made the right call here. No one actually believes fossil fuel ads are selling clean energy.

Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 3dNew Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.

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Trump, Anduril Make $6.6 Billion Bet To Fix America’s Submarine Production Crisis — 3dDefense technology company Anduril is betting billions of dollars that a massive new Maryland shipyard can help break one of the Navy’s most persistent submarine-production bottlenecks.

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Trump seals voluntary super intelligence safety with tech CEOs — Oct 1, 2026At the White House, Trump and six frontier tech leaders signed a morally binding accord of internal controls, audits, and board oversight—self-policing over new federal mandates as America races China.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's voluntary deal with the CEOs is smart for keeping America ahead of China without slowing innovation.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Poll: Most Americans Say AI Develops Too Fast — 2dA new poll finds that most Americans believe AI is developing too quickly, and about 8 in 10 want the government to prioritize keeping it under human control and protecting workers. Concern crosses party lines, though Americans have little confidence in either party’s ability to manage AI; separately, New York City officials are pressing AI companies for accountability as they consider new safety rules.

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Landmark rulings and new lawsuits test assisted suicide laws in two states — 2hAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Rachel Meyers Different states handling these cases differently makes sense given how divided public opinion remains on the whole issue.

Boomers, Elite Made Killing After Pandemic While Everyone Else Drowned — 11hA new report by the Federal Reserve published Friday indicates the wealth gap between affluent Americans and nearly everyone else has widened since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Court Cases Shape Debate as New York and Illinois Face Lawsuits — 1dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New SitesLifestyle — 3dNew restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.

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Maduro, Wife Expected to Face New US Torture Charges — 3dU.S. prosecutors may charge Maduro and Flores as soon as Thursday over alleged torture of more than a dozen Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

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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.

Court Cases From Glucksberg to New York Shape Assisted Suicide Debate — 4dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Maya Lindstrom The Glucksberg precedent still holds and courts should reject these new cases to keep the practice illegal.

Router Giant Rolled Out The Welcome Mat For Chinese, Russian Hackers, States Claim — 3dWi-Fi routers sitting in Americans home may be ones foreign hackers already know how to get into, a new lawsuit alleges.

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Dana Whitfield I already replaced my old router last year after similar warnings and I won't buy anything made in China again.

Sanders urges Trump-Xi treaty to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence — Sep 15, 2026Bernie Sanders wants Trump and Xi to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence. Trump says America already leads, calls new limits a hoax that would help China, and points to existing authority.

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Sam Okafor Trump has the stronger point that America should not tie its own hands while Beijing keeps racing ahead.

Five Court Cases and New Lawsuits Test Assisted-Suicide Rules in States — 4dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Priya Raman Courts should protect the vulnerable instead of expanding assisted suicide when families already face enough pressure.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — Sep 17, 2026Genetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

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Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

Dolly Parton Mazes Across North America Fund Literacy — Sep 16, 2026Across the Midwest and South, new or updated corn mazes and fall festivals open, from Emmett’s farm celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic maze to Mich igan’s eight-acre maze at Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm celebrating apples and accessibility, and Tennessee venues launching Dolly Parton tribute mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library. The growing trend includes family-friendly activities, farm experiences, and charitable ties as communities welcome autumn with varied mazes, festival hours, and ticketing options.

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Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis — Sep 21, 2026Beaucoup of Catholic faithful will gather in St. Louis for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at the Dome at America’s Center, a key step toward sainthood that hinges on the church confirming a miracle attributed to his intercession. Coverage ties together the official process, the 2010 medical miracle, and personal and historical connections—from Peoria’s roots and large global participation to longtime devotion in New York and St. Louis communities.

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Communities Host Revolutionary War History EventsLifestyle — 5dNew books, museum programs, exhibits and school events are bringing fresh perspectives to the American Revolution, from archaeological evidence and local veterans to African American, Native American, women and international contributors often overlooked in traditional accounts. These efforts are also engaging communities and students as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.

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Bayer to build first North American pharma plant in Ohio, adding 600 jobs — Oct 2, 2026Bayer will invest $2.2 billion in its first North American pharma manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio, creating about 600 permanent jobs.

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Priya Raman Bayer's $2.2 billion plant in New Albany should boost Ohio's economy with those 600 steady jobs making cancer and heart drugs.

White House shares video on new streamlined federal services portal — Oct 2, 2026The White House shares a 93-second video introducing a streamlined online portal for federal services. The announcement stresses that government now prioritizes easy fast and convenient access for Americans. @WhiteHouse

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Travel Guides Highlight Scenic Escapes, City ToursLifestyle — 6dRobert Redford’s legacy remains connected to places across the American West, from Boulder, soon to host the Sundance Film Festival, to landscapes in Montana, Utah and New Mexico that shaped his life and films. These destinations offer travelers a way to experience the settings behind his work and passions.

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Beer Events Planned Across US Cities This FallLifestyle — 5dMilwaukee is hosting a packed week of beer events, including brewery celebrations, beer dinners and playoff specials. Upcoming festivals include the Great American Beer Festival’s outdoor sessions in October and Orlando’s November festival at Lake Eola Park, featuring hundreds of drinks from dozens of brewers and a new THC-drink zone.

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Trump sets 34.5 mpg fuel economy standard by 2031 — Sep 28, 2026President Trump approved new CAFE targets far below Biden’s 50.4 mpg rule, promising lower sticker prices and room for the trucks and SUVs Americans actually buy as NHTSA finalizes the change.

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Tom Gallagher This rollback to 34.5 mpg feels realistic given how many families actually drive trucks and SUVs every day.