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Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Targets First Overseas Nuclear Power by 2034
TerraPower is targeting 2034 to begin generating electricity in Britain, taking Bill Gates’ advanced nuclear company into its first international market as governments race to secure more reliable power for…
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Refund Fight Erupts After Macklemore Turns Ed Sheeran’s MetLife Concert Into ‘Free Palestine’ Rally
Jewish concertgoers are demanding refunds after rapper Macklemore used his opening sets at Ed Sheeran’s September 4 and 5 concerts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to call…
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Trump Orders Beef-Market Overhaul as 75-Year-Low Cattle Herd Drives Prices Higher
President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping federal push to expand meat-processing competition, strengthen ranchers and lower beef prices as America’s cattle herd sits at a 75-year low. The White…
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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their borders—marking a ‘significant event’ in ‘expansion of transport infrastructure’
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge across their narrow stretch of border Monday, creating a new physical link between the two countries as they expand cooperation. North…
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‘There is ethnic cleansing’: France, Canada and the UK to ban trade with ‘settler terrorists’ that ‘contribute to the occupation’ in the West Bank
The U.K. government said Tuesday that it’s banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians. Foreign Secretary Ed…
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Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of long-shielded records on Ground Zero air quality after 9/11
For nearly 25 years, 68 boxes of records related to New York City’s response to the 9/11 terror attacks remained out of public view in a city office. Now, New…
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Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital made history by giving a man a human kidney transplant months after successfully transplanting a porcine one, according to a study by Mass General Brigham…
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Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
Arkia announced that it would be opening a new direct route to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, starting on January 3, 2027, as the airline expands its international flights…
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Novo Nordisk Says Wegovy Ingredient Moved 40% of Young Children Below Obesity Threshold in Trial
BAGSVAERD, Denmark — Novo Nordisk said Monday that its obesity drug semaglutide produced striking results in a late-stage study involving children as young as six, potentially opening the door to…
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Hunter Biden launching a laptop-themed cryptocurrency
Hunter Biden is teasing the launch of a cryptocurrency meme coin inspired by his notorious laptop as his next business venture. “$LAPTOP September 9,” Biden wrote Monday on X, sharing…
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US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights says antisemitism in America is ‘national crisis’
US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon described the rise in antisemitism in the United States as a “national crisis,” pledging that combating antisemitism would remain one of…
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American retailer closes 25 stores as it pares back footprint to boost profits
Retail footwear veteran Genesco Inc. is shuttering more than two dozen underperforming stores as part of a broader push to reduce its physical footprint, cut overhead and boost overall profitability.…
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Even Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is worried about Iran’s economy and ‘social cohesion’ as U.S. pressure gets tougher to withstand
Iran’s regime maintains an iron grip on power but still can’t ignore the impact of U.S. economic warfare, which is getting even tougher. That extends even to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba…
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Major New York Deli Salad and Cream Cheese Recall Over Listeria Risk
NEW YORK — A New York food manufacturer is recalling a wide range of ready-to-eat deli salads and cream cheese products after environmental testing raised concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes…
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Current price of oil as of September 8, 2026
As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil sold for $99.85 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll get into momentarily). That’s 79 cents higher than yesterday morning…
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Samsung is the foldable phone king, with sales growing 30% and reviews praising its newest devices. Can it keep the crown as Apple enters the picture?
Nearly two decades after Apple created the modern smartphone market, the iPhone is about to undergo its biggest transformation ever. It’s going foldable. If Apple executives feel any trepidation about…
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Hapag-Lloyd Reworks $4.2 Billion ZIM Takeover as Israel Demands Security Guarantees
TEL AVIV — German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is restructuring its $4.2 billion takeover of Israel’s ZIM Integrated Shipping Services after Israeli officials raised national-security concerns over allowing one of the…
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US Air Force widow initially denied benefits because Iran conflict ‘not technically a war’
Libby Klinner, the widow of 33-year-old Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner, will receive at least some of the payment she is entitled to after she was initially told that combat-related…
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Trump kills $45 million support for Namibia HIV program
The United States will start phasing out its financial support for Namibia’s HIV response programs, the latest among southern African countries to feel the effects of the withdrawal of foreign aid by…
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GOP senator pushes back as Trump threatens to block Bombardier jets in Canada trade fight
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on Monday highlighted Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier’s positive impact in Kansas after President Donald Trump took aim at the company. “The presence of Bombardier in Wichita…
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Britain, France And Canada Bar Goods From Yehuda V’Shomron Communities
A British shop that stocks olive oil, wine or dates grown in a Jewish community in Yehuda V’Shomron can no longer bring that product into the country. Foreign Secretary Ed…
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Xi May Bring Chinese CEOs to Washington as U.S.-China Talks Shift Toward Business Deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a high-stakes Washington visit that could feature an unusually large delegation of Chinese business leaders as Beijing and the Trump administration look for…
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UBS Now Expects Two Fed Rate Hikes This Year, Raising the Stakes for Borrowers
NEW YORK — Wall Street is rapidly rethinking the interest-rate outlook after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report, and UBS is now forecasting two Federal Reserve rate increases before the end…
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Citadel Considers Owning the Oil Wells It Trades Around
NEW YORK — Citadel is looking at doing something unusual for one of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds: owning the oil wells behind the commodities it trades. The firm founded…
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U.S. Imports of Congo Copper Hit Record as Buyers Search for Cheaper Metal
WASHINGTON — U.S. imports of copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo surged to a record in July, showing how American manufacturers are increasingly turning to Africa for one of…
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Canada’s 20% tariffs on US goods like milk, steel and golf clubs take effect
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs kicked in just after midnight on roughly $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, setting up a high-profile trade standoff between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister…
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Houthis announce ‘broad operation deep into Saudi territory,’ claim attack on Aramco facilities
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said on Tuesday they attacked with drones and ballistic missiles Saudi energy sites belonging to oil giant Aramco in southern areas, with the group’s military spokesperson calling…
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Bank of America pledges support for veterans, first responders ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11
Bank of America is expanding its financial commitment to military veterans, first responders, and 9/11 memorial organizations nationwide as the country prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the September…
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Iran’s ex-president Rouhani urges public say on ending war, prompting calls for arrest
Hassan Rouhani called for the Iranian regime to allow the public to decide whether to end the war if a ceasefire agreement met Iranian demands, according to footage of the…
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OpenAI’s AI agents secretly used a German wiki website as a message board. OpenAI stayed quiet about it for weeks.
OpenAI failed to disclose an incident in which a swarm of its AI agents hijacked a German wiki site earlier this year in events that closely paralleled the sequence of…
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Sweden Orders $729 Million of U.S. HIMARS as Europe’s Defense Buildout Accelerates
STOCKHOLM — Sweden is buying the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket-artillery system in a deal worth about $729 million, marking another major step in Europe’s rapid military buildup and deepening Sweden’s defense…
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Wisconsin cheese, Maine seafood, Kentucky appliances: Trump’s Canada tariffs punch swing states just before the midterms
The United States and Canada, historically close allies, are moving further into a full-blown trade war with no end in sight. On Aug. 25, 2026, Canada imposed tariffs of up…
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TotalEnergies Hands Exxon Control of $14 Billion Papua LNG Project After Major Cost Cuts
PARIS — TotalEnergies is handing operational control of the massive Papua LNG project to ExxonMobil while cutting its own stake, as the partners try to push the long-delayed development toward…
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Taiwan Turns Chip Dominance Into Diplomatic Leverage as Allies Push for More AI Investment
Taiwan is using its unmatched position in advanced semiconductors as a strategic diplomatic tool, expanding investment in the United States and Europe as allies push Taipei to share more of…
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One in five Americans call sports betting an investment. For Gen Z, it’s twice as many — and they don’t come close to breaking even
Sports betting used to be a Sunday habit, but for a growing share of Americans, and an even larger portion of Gen Z, it’s starting to look like a backup…
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Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Demand for food assistance in Israel has risen by 32% ahead of the Tishrei holidays, reflecting deepening economic hardship among families struggling with poverty and food insecurity. Against this backdrop,…
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Turkey plans 229% defense spending boost over three years to advance domestic military tech
Turkey plans to increase defense spending by 229% over the next three years as part of a push to develop its own technologies and produce higher-value products in the defense…
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Lululemon billionaire Chip Wilson, wife divorcing after 20-plus years without prenup: report
Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson and his wife and longtime business partner, Shannon “Summer” Wilson, are reportedly divorcing after more than two decades of marriage. A family legal proceeding…
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Congress created this park in 1897 for the ‘pleasure of the people.’ Trump wants to remake its golf course into an upscale venue for major tournaments
A pack of cyclists whisked by along the circuit at East Potomac Park while the golf course parking lot filled with luxury SUVs parked next to older, inexpensive economy cars,…
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Upcoming inflation data could determine if the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates soon, leaving Wall Street on edge
Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week. On Thursday, the U.S. will release its August report for inflation at the wholesale level, called the Producer Price…
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Matt Kaulig details how The NASCAR Foundation continues to create impact ahead of 20th anniversary gala in NYC
For 20 years, The NASCAR Foundation has been giving back to those who have supported the sport throughout the country. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the nonprofit is set to…
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Canada Hits Back With New U.S. Tariffs as Trade War Deepens
Canada will impose a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods beginning September 8, escalating a trade fight already hitting steel, dairy, manufacturing and consumer…
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BlackRock and JPMorgan Turn to Emerging-Market Debt as Developed-Market Bonds Reel
Some of the world’s largest asset managers are finding opportunity in an unexpected corner of the bond market: emerging economies, where higher real yields and stronger fiscal discipline are attracting…
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Trump targets Bombardier, says Canadian jetmaker ‘must build’ in the US
President Donald Trump on Monday said Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States unless it manufactures them domestically. In a…
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Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow
Delta Air Lines returned to Israel on Monday, with flight DL234 from New York’s JFK Airport arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport at 8:43 a.m., over 40 minutes ahead of schedule, according…
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Germany built a ‘firewall’ so the far-right could never take power again. It just failed in Saxony-Anhalt
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or…
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U.S. debt is even worse than it seems, and rising Treasury yields are now an ‘all-hands-on-deck situation,’ top economist warns
The market for U.S. Treasuries has shown troubling signs lately, and rising yields are a clue that conditions are more dire than they appear, according to Robin Brooks, a senior…
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Labor Day Return Rush Peaks Today — AAA Says Avoid Driving 2 to 5 p.m.
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans heading home from Labor Day trips are expected to hit the road Monday, with AAA and INRIX warning that the worst nationwide congestion is likely…
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U.S. Markets Closed for Labor Day as Oil Nears $100 and Fed Rate-Hike Risk Builds
JBizNews U.S. Market Opening Recap — September 7, 2026 There is no U.S. stock-market opening today. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed Monday, September 7, for Labor…
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U.S. Races to Boost Missile Interceptor Output as Stockpile Pressure Mounts
Washington is rapidly expanding production of its most important missile interceptors as wars in Europe and the Middle East expose how quickly even the world’s largest defense industrial base can…
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