“Girl’s Got Her Priorities”: Erika Kirk Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors With Appearance At Convention Paying Tribute To Charlie “She will have that ‘Plastic G.O.P. wife face’ within 2 years.” Bored Panda · Sep 11
With JD Vance seemingly ready to take the Trump mantle in 2028, Rubio admits he has no plans to run for president Vice President JD Vance cheered on by audience at GOP midterms convention as Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears to back away from White House challenge The Independent UK · Sep 11
US lettuce prices wilt as costs for other goods remain stubbornly high Price for the crop dropped dramatically this summer after the cyclospora outbreak chopped demand for greens The Guardian - US · Sep 11
A Somali Man With No Serious Criminal Record Is Spending 9/11 in Detention at Guantanamo Bay Adam Abdullah was legally working in the U.S. when he was detained as part of "Operation Metro Surge" in the Twin Cities. His biggest criminal offense is a parking ticket. Reason · Sep 11
Bulletin PM briefing: Assisted dying bill fails and Trump marks 9/11 anniversary MPs vote against legalising assisted dying – what we know. Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks. Surprise growth in UK economy during July – here’s why. Putin being repeatedly misled over frontline battle in Ukraine, reports claim. Smoke seen near crucial Saudi oil pipeline… The Independent UK · Sep 11
Houthi advances puts India and global trade closer to the edge Houthi forces are close to seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, crucial for global shipping. This advance heightens concerns over trade security and energy supply chains around the world. India could experience rising costs and extended transit times for its goods. The Houthis are also enhancing their military capabilities,… The Times of India · Sep 11
Inside Trump's Expanding Cash Plans: $5,000 Checks, Obamacare Rebates and Money for Parents Ahead of Midterms President Donald Trump's campaign-season economic pitch is taking the shape of a sprawling direct-benefits agenda: a proposed $5,000 payment for adult citizens if Republicans hold Congress, $500 Obamacare rebates before Election Day, new long-term investment accounts for children and a still-developing plan to subsidize some stay-at-home parents. Latin Times · Sep 11
Trump mercilessly mocked online for appearing to fall asleep during 9/11 memorial IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
Trump Moves to Completely Scrap the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period, Forcing Foreign Staff To Leave the US Trump's administration has unveiled a DHS proposal to end the existing 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B and other foreign workers, tightening the link between immigration status and employment. International Business Times UK · Sep 11
Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red Sea shipping intensified, according to two sources. Washington declined direct military action for now but offered intelligence and targeting support, marking a shift in Riyadh’s approach to the Houthis. The Economic Times · Sep 11
Trump Says He Has No AI Extinction Concerns Despite Warnings From Top Companies And Researchers Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon made headlines this week when he said that he was leaving the company over concerns about the direction and speed of AI development. International Business Times · Sep 11
Trump Promises to Pay Voters $5,000 While Pushing Bill to Ban Future Presidents From Opening the Border Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain Congress, while proposing legislation to restrict future presidential border policies. International Business Times UK · Sep 11
Internet mocks Trump and accuses him of falling asleep during 9/11 remembrance at the Pentagon Dozens of people online commented that Trump, 80, looked ‘sleepy’ as he was seen slumped in his seat The Independent UK · Sep 11
Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
International Business Times · Sep 11 Trump Says He'll Block Democratic Initiatives If They Win The Midterm Elections: 'Their Bad Stuff' President Trump acknowledged the possibility of a divided government after the elections.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 'Diaper Don' Trends Again as Trump's Strange White House Bulge Ignites Heavy Health Speculation A video of Donald Trump at a White House gathering has prompted competing online theories about a boxy outline beneath his suit jacket, without a confirmed explanation
France 24 · Sep 11 I'm extremely worried by extremists that win elections in Europe: Luxembourg's PM Luc Frieden "European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit…
Latin Times · Sep 11 Trump Closes Historic Dallas Convention With a "Cheat Like Hell" Pledge — Here's What Actually Happened, and What Didn't Trump closed the GOP's first midterm convention with a 'cheat like hell' pledge. Here's what happened in Dallas — and what got corrected.
Reason · Sep 11 Are We Winning the Trade Wars? Economists Stephen Moore and Scott Lincicome debate tariffs as a foreign policy tool.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Trump suffers ratings embarrassment after boasting convention beat the NFL IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s midterm convention: ‘That arena was as empty as a Waymo’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s ‘promise’ to send $5,000 to every US adult should the Republicans win
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 81% of 2024 Harris Voters Say Supreme Court Is Biased in Trump's Favour, Poll Finds An Economist/YouGov poll finds 81% of registered voters who backed Kamala Harris in 2024 believe the Supreme Court is biased in Donald Trump's favour, exposing a stark partisan divide over the court.
France 24 · Sep 11 25 years after 9/11, al Qaeda remains a threat – even as Washington looks away A quarter of a century after the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history, al Qaeda’s various branches have moved away from the global jihad advocated by Osama bin Laden, focusing instead on regional insurgencies. Their actions continue to destabilise swathes of the world, from the Sahel to Afghanistan, neglected by…
International Business Times · Sep 11 The Houthis Are Making Gains, Threatening Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports. Satellite Images Raise Further Concerns. The images show smoke in the vicinity of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, through which the country has been rerouting exports.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Trump’s opening-night convention speech was seen by fewer people than Fox News’ Hannity and Gutfeld! shows The two-day Texas event failed to pull in large numbers and deliver the usual ‘Trump bump,’ according to preliminary viewing figures