AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer ‘I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it,’ the progressive US representative says The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Activists and leaders reflect on Standing Rock a decade on: ‘I would do it again’ Tribal leaders and organizers return to reservation 10 years after demonstrations against Dakota Access pipeline The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson The Guardian - US · Sep 22
The best THC drinks: these seltzer and spirits are more than ‘liquid weed’ The market for THC-infused seltzers and spirits has never been more full. Here are seven standouts, including beginner-friendly Wynk and tequila-like MXXN The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Mississippi grand jury decides not to charge anyone in death of Nolan Wells Jury report says ‘no credible evidence’ points to criminal conduct related to death of Mississippi teen after boat outing with friends on 4 July The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death confirmed as fentanyl overdose South Carolina medical examiner says ‘no signs of trauma’ and ‘the manner of death has been ruled accident’ The Guardian - US · Sep 22
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drug offenses The Massachusetts case is the latest in a series of legal woes for the influencer whose real name is Braden Eric Peters The Guardian - US · Sep 22
The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what? Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet each other next week, but it’s unlikely they’ll agree to AI regulation The Guardian - US · Sep 22
These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp Independent outlets are leaning on social media, chat and other nontraditional methods to fight disinformation The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber being investigated as suspected overdose Son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Kansas judge convicts driver in death of teacher whose husband was killed months later Ashleigh Boyd died in a car crash in 2024. Her husband, Adan Manzano, a TV reporter, was killed in Louisiana while preparing to cover the Super Bowl in 2025 The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them? As animal behaviorists increasingly use AI in their research, they grapple with how to wield the technology responsibly The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Why the CDC is excluding measles deaths in Pennsylvania even as outbreak appears to be ‘accelerating’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refuses to count four measles deaths in the state though doctors are ‘seeing new forms’ of disease The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Brendan Carr was a member of a rogue Alcoholics Anonymous group some labeled a ‘cult’ Carr was a member of the group in his teens and 20s. There is no evidence Trump’s powerful FCC chair participated in any inappropriate conduct The Guardian - US · Sep 22
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community The Democratic Senate nominee’s views on Israel and comments after a synagogue attack prompted a public debate among Jewish voters
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 ‘Our job was not to attack’: how do you make a documentary about America’s culture wars? Oscar-winning film-maker Barry Levinson’s docuseries Bucks County, USA examines the political divide in one town in a revealing and infuriating manner
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Democrat says ICE restricted her oversight visit to country’s largest detention camp Veronica Escobar tells Guardian she was prevented from speaking to detainees at much-criticized Texas facility
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 AI is generating a new wave of economic populism. It could be a tipping point It’s becoming obvious to many Americans that corporations have been raking it in while workers take it on the chin
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 ‘Hardships never last’: Jenn Lichter’s path from Colombian orphanage to ultrarunning records Jenn Lichter’s childhood followed a difficult path. The resilience she gained helped her achieve an unbreakable ultrarunning feat this summer
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’ The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address President has been posting on Washington arch, AI and his ‘25 top achievements’ – the chances of an uplifting speech appear slim
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Cubs’ Bregman suffers reported facial fractures after being hit by foul ball in ‘terrible accident’ Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered facial fractures when he was hit in the head by a foul ball on Sunday, according to ESPN
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion Republican president said he hoped the democratic socialist would be a ‘great mayor’ for New York City
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial Lawyers say Black employees at Tesla experienced ‘rampant racism’ that was left unchecked for years at their flagship factory in California