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Trump Bars Bombardier, Midterms Enter the Home Stretch, and Elizabeth Holmes Doc Ignites Oscar Buzz

Sep 7, 2026

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Trump Bars Bombardier, Midterms Enter the Home Stretch, and Elizabeth Holmes Doc Ignites Oscar Buzz

Trump shuts Bombardier out of the U.S. as Canadian tariffs land, midterm campaigns enter their final two months, and an Elizabeth Holmes documentary shakes up the Oscar race.

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Beef Stays Pricey, Big Tech Looks to Orbit, and Shelton Breaks Through

Sep 7, 2026

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Beef Stays Pricey, Big Tech Looks to Orbit, and Shelton Breaks Through

A holiday Monday brings fresh pressure on borrowing costs, a fight over America’s AI buildout, and new rules that could change how millions use social media.

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U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume, Congress Averts a Shutdown, and August Hiring Surges

Sep 6, 2026

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U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume, Congress Averts a Shutdown, and August Hiring Surges

U.S. and Iranian forces trade strikes after a month-long lull, Congress funds the government through Dec. 11, and employers add 162,000 jobs in August.

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Iran Says It Hit a U.S. Ship, Krakatau Grounds Thousands, and Jimmy Kimmel Repeats at the Emmys

Sep 6, 2026

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Iran Says It Hit a U.S. Ship, Krakatau Grounds Thousands, and Jimmy Kimmel Repeats at the Emmys

Iran claims a strike on a U.S. ship in the Strait of Hormuz, volcanic ash strands 20,000 travelers in Indonesia, and Jimmy Kimmel wins his second straight game-show Emmy.

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Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin, Trump Faces an Affordability Problem, and Andrew Scott Draws Oscar Buzz

Sep 5, 2026

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Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin, Trump Faces an Affordability Problem, and Andrew Scott Draws Oscar Buzz

Trump’s envoys bring a Ukraine peace proposal to Putin, affordability shadows strong August hiring, and Andrew Scott enters the Oscar conversation at Telluride.

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Wall Street Slides, AI Rivals Prepare to Talk, and NASA Faces a Delay

Sep 5, 2026

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Wall Street Slides, AI Rivals Prepare to Talk, and NASA Faces a Delay

A strong jobs report reshapes the rate outlook, a deadly mudslide hits China, and the next weight-loss drug fuels a dangerous counterfeit trade.

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