AOC, Mamdani interaction caught on cam at 9/11 memorial sparks online fury
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were seen grinning at the 9/11 Memorial as a mourner sobbed nearby on camera.
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Kamala Harris claims GOP 'cheating' ahead of midterms, says she's focused on stopping the 'madness'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused Republicans of "cheating" by redrawing lines and suppressing votes, telling Megan Rapinoe she's focused on winning midterms.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
The rapid Houthi advance down Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week is an astonishing military victory, but not quite the game-changer it is being portrayed as.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
How Jimmy Kimmel’s James Talarico Interview Ratings Compare to Trump at RNC - Newsweek
Jimmy Kimmel's interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas has garnered more than 1 million views on YouTube, far more than a livestream of the second night of the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas that ended with remarks from President Donald Trump...
Democrat Rob Sand Double Digits Ahead in State Trump Won Three Times: Poll - Newsweek
Democrat Rob Sand led Republican Zach Lahn by 10 points among likely voters in a new poll of the governor’s race in Iowa, a state President Donald Trump won in each of his three presidential bids.
New Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week—Here’s How It Would Work - Newsweek
A new bill in Congress would move the United States toward a 32-hour standard workweek, with supporters arguing that workers should benefit from productivity gains linked to artificial intelligence and automation.
Law and Morality: A Tale of Two Courts - THISDAYLIVE
The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com
2027: SDP’s Adebayo promises solar power on every Nigerian roof within 11 months - Vanguard News
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has pledged to provide between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power for every Nigerian roof within 11 months of taking office if elected in 2027.
Nigerians to get free daily data for educational websites - Punch Newspapers
The Nigerian Communications Commission has launched a programme that will give eligible users up to 100 megabytes of free data each day to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms, as the regulator seeks to reduce the cost barrier to online education. A...
Evening Recap: Man stabs Sokoto Islamic cleric, FG pays ex-Nigeria Airways workers N18bn, other top stories - Punch Newspapers
Evening Recap: Man stabs Sokoto Islamic cleric, FG pays ex-Nigeria Airways workers N18bn, other top stories Punch Newspapers
Scott Stinson: Doug Ford tweaks his cabinet and shows his winning hand - National Post
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to reporters after the swearing in of his new cabinet members following a cabinet shuffle, at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Photo by Peter Power/Postmedia NewsArticle contentWhen Caroline Mulroney announced her surprise ...
Why Trump’s new tariffs pose a significant threat to 250,000 Toronto jobs - Toronto Star
An updated U of T tool reveals Trump's new tariffs have the potential to impact almost 250,000 Toronto jobs.
Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa events over anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa events over anti-migrant attacks reuters.com
President Trump's Republican convention speech draws 2.5 million viewers on Fox News
President Trump's Republican convention speech draws 2.5 million viewers on Fox News reuters.com
Trump wants to require his $5,000 dividends to be spent in the US
President Donald Trump says his proposed $5,000 “Trump dividends” would come with a significant caveat: Recipients would have to spend the money in the United States.
Homeland Security needs a ‘reset’ after becoming ‘radioactive’ and a ‘pariah,’ former chief says
As America reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11, two former heads of the Department of Homeland Security argue the agency created in the aftermath of the attacks needs a dramatic “reset” after becoming politically “radioactive” in the Trump years.
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Lula says import tax exemption will not hurt Brazilian industry - Valor International
President Lula said eliminating Brazil’s import tax on international purchases of up to $50 will not hurt domestic retailers or manufacturers, dismissing business groups’ warnings about the impact of a measure his government is promoting in the final stretch of the election campa...