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Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, halting operations at every major airport in the New York City area for several hours Monday just as numerous foreign leaders were flying in for the United Nations General Assembly. However, President Donald Trump's flight from Washington to New York was able to depart as scheduled. The technical problems happened at the same FAA facility in Philadelphia that caused numerous disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport

China making progress on finalizing Boeing purchases announced in May

German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

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US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers

More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers on Friday urged President Donald Trump to keep in place a ban on Chinese automakers out of the US market, ahead of his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping this week."We urge you to maintain strong protections against Chinese automobiles and connected vehicle technologies and ensure that China does not gain access to our market through direct imports, local production, and other avenues of circumvention," said the 27 lawmakers led by Representative Debbie Dingell. Earlier this month, Trump told Fox News he would accept Chinese car companies b

OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards

State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit, sources say

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Venezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez discussing debt, energy in US, sources say

A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez that is taking part in the United Nations General Assembly this week began discussing energy, debt and mining issues with counterparties in the US on Monday, officials and sources said.The talks are expected to lead to the signing of agreements as part of US President Donald Trump's plans to rebuild Venezuela's key industries, according to the sources.Rodriguez arrived in New York early on Monday with her team. It was her first trip to the US after taking office as Venezuela's interim president in January under Washington's over

IDB drafts two-year Venezuela plan, says electricity and social needs are key

State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the capital city's north side, Austin officials said at a news conference. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, confirmed the man was in stable condition and “in federal custody pending removal.” Homeland Security Investigations, with FBI assistanc

Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

Several of the nation's largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks just as voting is getting underway in an election that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. The shortfalls are setting off alarms among Democratic strategists, who are betting on high turnout and robust voter protection efforts to boost the party's chances this fall. They are worried that many grassroots groups will not be able to mount effective registration and get-out-th

Trump strikes Greenland deal with Denmark after threatening annexation

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

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Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally — an agreement that also keeps the Arctic territory in Denmark's hands. Trump in a social media post announcing the deal said the emerging agreement “gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” He added that with the agreement his administration would “immediately”

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Trump asked why adding his name to Kennedy Center is important

President Donald Trump was pictured reviewing a poster that appears to read, “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED,” hours before his administration told a judge the arts institution had to be closed due to “structural deterioration” it characterized as posing “untenable risks” to safety.The images were captured through the window of Air Force One on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews as a dramatic legal battle plays out in court over the fate of the institution.The president had warned earlier Wednesday that the Kennedy Center would “end up being ripped down” without his support, adding, �

Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

White House pulls ICE director nominee

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Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know

As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, a growing number of flashpoints across the Middle East are raising concerns about a wider regional escalation, from renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to fresh warnings exchanged between Washington and Tehran.Why are the Houthis and Saudi Arabia back at the center of regional tensions?A dramatic Houthi offensive in Yemen has emerged as one of the most significant developments heading into UNGA.The Iran-backed group has seized key territory in re

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What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

Fear not, world leaders — the UN’s notorious escalator has been fixed in time for diplomacy’s biggest event of the year.That’s what outgoing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters at his last press conference ahead of this week’s General Assembly, which will bring hundreds of diplomats and world leaders to the UN’s New York headquarters.Last year, US President Donald Trump accused the UN of sabotage after the escalator he was riding malfunctioned while he made his way to the General Assembly Hall. “I can tell you that we took additional measures in orde

Israeli president overrules military to pardon soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian attacker

Ex-husband of Hong Kong socialite goes on trial for murder in case that shocked world

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet with President Trump in New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, Mamdani’s office said Sunday.The meeting will take place at Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence in Manhattan, marking the first time Trump will meet with Mamdani on his home turf.A spokesperson for Mamdani said the meeting would “focus on issues affecting New York City and New Yorkers.”Trump is scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly in the city on Tuesday. The White House confirmed the meeting with the mayor but did not offer additional details.Monday

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Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election

The United Russia party is easily on track to win Sunday’s tightly controlled Russian parliamentary elections, with President Vladimir Putin once again set to cement his dominance over domestic politics.Final election results will not be tallied before September 25, but according to initial data from the Central Election Commission the United Russia party – which backs Putin – is in the lead with 57.8% of votes and 95% of the ballots processed.The vote came as Kyiv launching one of its largest attacks against Moscow overnight into Sunday, the final day of the three-day election. More tha

Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

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Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump and other members of his administration on Monday for banning

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Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

Moscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election

Moscow oil refinery in flames after Ukrainian strike, video posted by Zelensky shows

A Moscow oil refinery in the southeast of the capital is in flames after a Ukrainian strike early Sunday, video from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's social media shows.

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A delivery company founded by Arabs takes on its competition in Israel

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Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again

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Trump’s UN ambassador defends press ban as news outlets prepare legal challenges

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Trump says proposed triumphal arch will double as military complex with snipers and drones

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Latino voters, data centers and Republican problems are giving Texas Democrats their highest hopes in 20 years

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls