U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington says Former CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26
75-year-old Canadian woman charged in Florida for illegally voting in 3 federal polls A 75-year-old Canadian national has been charged in Florida with allegedly voting in three US federal elections despite not being a US citizen. The Times of India · Sep 26
U.S. And China Vow Greater Cooperation On AI, Announce Creation Of Nuclear-Hotline-Style Communications Channel. The two leading AI powers agreed to establish a "bilateral communication channel" for AI-related incidents after Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to the U.S. International Business Times · Sep 26
"Blood and water cannot flow together": Former diplomat Veena Sikri blisters Pakistan PM's UNGA speech During the UN General Assembly session, Veena Sikri firmly denounced Pakistan's assertions regarding Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, attributing regional tensions to Pakistan's own issues of internal mismanagement and its history of fostering terrorism. India reiterated its right to respond to cross-border terrorism, highlighting the suspension of the Indus… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Iowa company sent over $800,000 to scammer in 2022; US recovers about $375,000 four years later In 2022, an Iowa company transferred over $800,000 to a scammer through a business email compromise scheme. The scam involved fraudulent vendor invoices, which led employees to believe the payments were legitimate. Although the government recovered roughly $375,000, the bulk of the funds remains unrecovered. Investigators traced part of the… The Times of India · Sep 26
'A once-in-a-lifetime event': Faithful and curious flock to Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Paris Some 700,000 people are estimated to have packed the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, the high point of his first official visit to France. Scouts, nuns, families and curious onlookers told FRANCE 24 why they came, from quiet prayer… France 24 · Sep 26
Independent Journalist Claims DHS Detained Him for Three Hours Just to Ask About a 'Negative Tweet' Independent journalist Ethan Levins says DHS detained and questioned him for three hours at a New York airport over social media comments about Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Russian strike drone Geran-4: How it works and what it can do? Russian Geran-4, a fast and jet-powered attack drone, has been introduced to bypass improved Ukrainian air defenses and mobile interceptor groups. The drone seems to have been evolved from the Iranian-derived Shahed drones family. The Economic Times · Sep 26
Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26
CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game CNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game The Independent UK · Sep 26
US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not wavering Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’, but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be’ The Guardian - US · Sep 26
'Stop using threats': China takes veiled shot at US over Cuba & Iran in UN speech Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called on the US to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech. He criticized American actions in the Middle East and urged for an end to the pressure on Cuba. Zheng highlighted the importance of international cooperation among all nations regarding global… The Times of India · Sep 26
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC rate jumps on Saturday, September 26, Cryptocurrency experts predict new high Bitcoin ( BTC ) Price Today Sept 26: Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which have institutional as well as retail investors, have also shown signs of renewed demand, with inflows reaching nearly $2 billion the week of August 17, after eight straight weeks of outflows in May and June. The Economic Times · Sep 26
One shot or two? Latest HPV vaccine schedule guidance as ‘significant shift’ looms About 90% of cervical cancer and anal cancers are attributed to HPV infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Independent UK · Sep 26
France 24 · Sep 26 At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure.
The Times of India · Sep 26 After 'big talk' on 'Super Intelligence' with Xi, Trump rules out joint US-China effort to advance AI Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently convened to explore the concept of super intelligence, albeit ruling out collaborative AI efforts. Trump asserted that the US is at the forefront of AI development, striving to sustain its competitive edge. They both recognized the significance of the term super intelligence in discussions…
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Washington is happy about becoming a provider of India's diversifying energy sources, senior official says In the past year, India and the United States have significantly enhanced their partnership across multiple domains, including energy, defence, and commerce. This collaboration features a remarkable increase in U.S. energy exports to India, promoting a more diversified energy portfolio. Furthermore, the recently signed 10-year defence framework underscores the strengthening…
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 USMNT v Peru: How to watch, TV channels & live stream Saturday 26 September How will the USA and Peru fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options
Fortune · Sep 26 OpenAI pauses training a second time after saying its AI agents escaped a secure 'sandbox' again just last weekend The company is again looking to improve its test controls after a Sept. 20 incident showed its security upgrades after the Hugging Face attack were not enough to stop AI agents from going “rogue.”
International Business Times · Sep 26 Department Of Homeland Security Claims Rent Prices Are Falling Because Of ICE Raids. The federal department claimed on social media that tougher immigration enforcement was responsible for reduced rental costs in Texas, Florida, Arizona and elsewhere.
France 24 · Sep 26 Unusually powerful storm pummels northeast US with heavy rain, high winds A powerful storm unusual for this time of year intensified on Sunday over the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that cut off power to tens of thousands of people and killed one person, according to US media.
Inverse · Sep 26 One Of The Year's Best Supernatural Adventures Is In Theaters — Why Is It Getting Buried? 'Forgotten Island' is a bombastic new animated movie from the team behind 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' and it's one of the best animated movies of the year.
International Business Times · Sep 26 South African Ambassador To U.S. Denies Trump Administration's Claims Of White Genocide, Calls It 'Something That Just Doesn't Exist'. The Trump administration is expected to grant entry to the U.S. to a further 17,500 white Afrikaner "refugees", but South African Ambassador Roelf Meyer questioned Trump's understanding of the situation.
The Independent UK · Sep 26 China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges China’s vice president has unfurled the nation’s familiar list of global talking points at the U.N. He emphasized development, issued mild statements about the U.S. war with Iran, artificial intelligence and protectionism and made no direct mention of self-ruled Taiwan
Latin Times · Sep 26 Latin Music Just Outgrew the Entire U.S. Music Industry — Again Latin music revenue hit $542.2M in H1 2026, growing faster than the overall U.S. market. Here's what's behind the surge and what it means next.