Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds Atrazine, banned in 60 countries, polluting rivers at levels that can harm wildlife and may threaten human health The Guardian - US · Sep 28
First Lady of China Peng Liyuan Impresses for 'Speaking Better English' Than the First Lady of the United States Footage appearing to show Peng Liyuan speaking English with Melania Trump without an interpreter has gone viral, prompting debate over language skills and diplomatic symbolism. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Tensions In Middle East And Caribbean Hang In Balance As Trump Predicts Imminent Resolution To Iran War And Cuba Tensions. The president predicted that the Iran war would soon end and that U.S. military intervention in Cuba could be avoided. Both U.S. adversaries said they were willing to talk, but prepared to fight. International Business Times · Sep 28
Cato Corporation to close 120 US stores due to inflation and soaring costs IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide The ruling by three judges leaves Uncle Robbie Thorpe with one final domestic option The Independent UK · Sep 28
US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe Washington has published the lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their "30-for-30" framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing's list could squeeze European exports. Euronews · Sep 28
Nvidia launches platform to quarantine rogue AI agents in 'milliseconds' The platform is designed to control what an agent can access and isolate it within milliseconds if it crosses those limits, according to the US chipmaker. Euronews · Sep 28
Memo smearing Amodei circulated in White House before Anthropic CEO’s dinner with President Trump Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Sep 28
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Oil Jumps After Trump Rejects Iran Proposal; Key U.S. Economic Data Awaited December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.56%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -1.08% this morning as oil prices climbed amid fading hopes for U.S.-Iran diplomacy, pushing Treasury yields higher and sapping risk appetite. Barchart · Sep 28
Oil woes push rupee to over one-week low, RBI caps fall near 96/USD On Monday, the Indian rupee plummeted to its lowest mark in over a week, driven by soaring oil prices. Investors reacted to mounting geopolitical tensions, leading to an uptick in bond yields and a dip in stock values within the region. State-run banks intervened by selling dollars, likely under the… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Trump doubles down on claims US will win war with Iran ‘one way or another’ as talks are in doubt – as it happened President claims US negotiators spoke with Iranian officials through intermediaries after Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
RAF Fairford: what do we know so far? Five men were arrested near the base used by the US military. Evening Standard · Sep 28
US Market: Fed's Hammack warns against inflation becoming entrenched in economy Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned that persistently high inflation could entrench elevated price expectations among US households and businesses. She said monetary policy may not yet be sufficiently restrictive, citing resilient demand, strong business investment and a stable labour market. Hammack also noted that rising US… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump family business deals, corporate donors and companies tied to the administration if they win control of either chamber of Congress in the midterms. Control of the House or Senate would give them subpoena power, potentially opening probes into crypto ventures, defence-linked investments, political donations… The Economic Times · Sep 28
The Times of India · Sep 28 As Pakistan’s power bills soared, rooftop solar helped save the country $12 billion in fuel imports Pakistan's transition to solar power has enabled millions of households to rely on renewable energy. The country began this shift during the Ukraine War due to soaring electricity prices and fuel import challenges. Grassroots movements contributed to the rapid installation of solar panels across urban and rural areas. This increased…
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Long Island Swimmer Miracolously Found Safe After Vanishing in Sea as 18-Foot Waves Crashed Onto the Beach A Long Island man reported missing after entering the ocean during a powerful nor'easter was found safe, while the storm caused dangerous surf and at least one death in New York City.
Euronews · Sep 28 Trump adviser Boulos says US president is determined to end Iran war soon In an interview with Euronews, the US administration's adviser for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos outlines the US president's views on the war with Iran, the US ties with Gulf states, Sudan and the political stakes ahead of the midterm elections.
Euronews · Sep 28 North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28 What could happen in the UK if Donald Trump bans diesel exports? Higher prices at the pumps and condemnation from leaders? What could happen in the UK if Donald Trump decided to ban diesel exports?
International Business Times · Sep 28 Foreign Investors Are Pouring Record Amounts Into U.S. Stocks. The Figure Topped $400 Billion. Overseas purchases of U.S. equities and investment funds jumped from just $23 billion in the first quarter as broader foreign investment into American assets approached $1 trillion.
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than ever After public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere
The Texas Tribune · Sep 28 Texas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here's where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 28 Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is known as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress who often diverges from the party on issues like immigration, abortion and gun rights.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Global Market: Eurozone bond yields rise as oil climbs, inflation data eyed Eurozone government bond yields rose as higher oil prices and uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns. Germany’s 10-year yield reached its highest level since 2009, while markets awaited eurozone inflation data. Investors expect September inflation to accelerate, potentially reinforcing expectations of further European Central Bank rate…