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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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NATIONAL

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US--IMMIGRATION FACILITY-SHOOTING

Man who opened fire on ICE facility hoped attack would give agents ‘real terror,’ FBI says

SUMMARY: The gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas left behind a note saying that he hoped the attack would “give ICE agents real terror.” That’s according to FBI Director Kash Patel, who posted the information Thursday on the social platform X. The post offered the first hint of a motive behind the shooting on Wednesday that killed an ICE detainee and critically wounded two others. The detainees were in a van. No ICE personnel were hurt. Authorities said the assailant fired indiscriminately from a nearby rooftop.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

SUMMARY: A federal judge says he’ll rule soon whether to toss out two prostitution-related charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of in July. Judge Arun Subramanian listened Thursday to nearly 90 minutes of arguments by lawyers over whether the charges were properly brought against the Grammy-winning hip-hop producer. Combs is scheduled to be sentenced next week in Manhattan federal court. As he entered the courtroom, a smiling Combs waved to supporters and touched his heart. The 55-year-old has been jailed for nearly 13 months. His lawyers say he has spent enough time behind bars. Prosecutors say he should spend years more locked up.

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TROPICAL WEATHER

Fast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle to bring heavy rain and storm surge to the Azores

SUMMARY: A fast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says a hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores as Gabrielle approaches Thursday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Humberto is gaining strength Thursday to the east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Humberto is expected to become a hurricane in a day or so and a major hurricane over the weekend. In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda is moving away from Mexico for now, but could bring rough surf and rip currents to coastal areas. Narda could become a Category 2 hurricane again by Friday.

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US--IMMIGRATION FACILITY-SHOOTING-WHAT TO KNOW

What we know about the suspect and victims in the Dallas shooting

SUMMARY: A gunman fired on a Dallas immigration field office from a nearby roof, killing one detainee and critically wounding two others, before killing himself. The Department of Homeland Security has called Wednesday morning’s shooting an indiscriminate attack on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Officials said the victims were inside a van outside the facility. Authorities say the shooter planned the attack and investigators found ammunition with anti-ICE messaging at the scene. It’s the latest in a series of targeted killings in the U.S. Officials have not released the identities of the victims or shooter. But a law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the suspect is 29-year-old Joshua Jahn.

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US--TEXAS-EXECUTION

Texas man facing execution for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during ‘exorcism’

SUMMARY: A Texas man is facing execution for killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter in what the couple had said was part of an “exorcism” to expel a demon from the child’s body. Blaine Milam was set to receive a lethal injection Thursday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He was condemned for the December 2008 hammer beating of Amora Carson at his East Texas trailer. Prosecutors said Milam savagely beat, bit and strangled the girl over 30 hours. Milam has claimed innocence, blaming the killing on the girl’s mother. Milam’s attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop his execution, arguing his conviction was based in part on now discredited bite mark evidence.

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US-FORAGING FOR FOOD-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know before you try foraging for edible plants and mushrooms in backyards or public spaces

SUMMARY: Amid some renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper identification. A critical consideration when gathering food from forests, urban landscapes and elsewhere is to avoid accidental poisoning. That means if you have any doubt about a plant’s safety, don’t touch or taste it. Foraging instructor Iris Phoebe Weaver says it can also be dangerous to rely solely on a comparison to online photos, which can be misidentified. Experienced foragers and field guides also recommend learning about plants’ toxic look-alikes, avoiding polluted areas, and respecting local rules and private property.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-ERDOGAN

Trump hosts Turkey’s Erdogan at the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO ally

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is holding talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House and indicating the U.S. might soon lift its hold on advanced fighter jet sales to the NATO ally. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program because of concerns over Turkey’s use of Russia’s S-400 missile defense system. Trump started the Oval Office meeting with Erdogan on Thursday by offering hope a resolution to the matter could be found during their talks. Erdogan has made clear he’s eager to see the hold on F-35s lifted.

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US--PELL GRANTS-NAME-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about the opposition around renaming new Pell grants after Trump

SUMMARY: A proposal to name a new provision in the federal Pell Grant program after President Donald Trump has sparked controversy. The name change is part of a House appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year. Rhode Island’s congressional delegation says renaming the new grant would erase the legacy of U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell, who was instrumental in creating the program in 1973. Pell Grants provide financial aid to students with significant financial need. A new grant called the Workforce Pell Grant was introduced under a tax and spending cuts package Trump signed into law earlier this year.

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US--TRUMP-SHUTDOWN

White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown

SUMMARY: The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. In a memo released Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose funding would lapse next week, is not otherwise funded and is “not consistent with the President’s priorities.” That would be a much more aggressive step than in previous shutdowns. A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate the position. That adds potential pressure on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who have kept nearly all of their ranks united against a clean funding bill pushed by Republicans.

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US--TRUMP-ROSE GARDEN CLUB

Trump’s Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites

SUMMARY: Washington’s hottest new club has everything: Cabinet secretaries, a new stone patio, meals from the White House kitchen and even a playlist curated by President Donald Trump. But good luck getting on the guest list. So far, only some of the Republican president’s political allies and business executives have been invited. The White House Rose Garden is now the Rose Garden Club. Trump has turned the lawn outside the Oval Office into a taxpayer-supported imitation of the patio at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump debuted the Rose Garden Club name during a dinner there earlier this month and hosted another event there Wednesday.

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INTERNATIONAL

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-ISRAEL-PARIAH STATE?

Israel is increasingly being treated as a global pariah. It’s shielded by Trump, for now

SUMMARY: When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations this week, it will be at the helm of a country that is increasingly being treated as a pariah, even by some of its longtime allies. Western countries are outraged by Israel’s intensifying offensive in the Gaza Strip and several have recognized Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu still seems to have the unwavering support of President Donald Trump. But as its latest invasion of Gaza City puts Trump’s hoped-for ceasefire further out of reach, and as some on the right express outrage, that too could change.

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-PALESTINIANS

‘Palestinians will not leave,’ their president tells world leaders at UN in defiant, virtual speech

SUMMARY: The Palestinian president is speaking over video to world leaders after the United States revoked his visa. He says his people reject the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after war ends and must hand over its weapons. Mahmoud Abbas told the U.N. General Assembly that his country is still going through a nearly two-year war “in which our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have been facing a war of genocide, destruction, starvation and displacement.” His speech came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to New York to give his own address in person on Friday.

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ML--GAZA FLOTILLA-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

SUMMARY: Spain and Italy have said they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of dozens of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing. The activists said they were attacked by drones south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said Wednesday it was targeted by drones and communications jamming, with several explosions occurring on or near some of the boats. Some of the vessels were damaged, but no injuries were reported. Organizers say the flotilla includes 52 mostly small vessels carrying activists from dozens of countries. They are carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza.

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EU--FRANCE-SARKOZY-VERDICT

Paris court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy in Libya case

SUMMARY: A Paris court has sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. The court found him guilty of attempting to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy, who is 70, will be incarcerated even if he appeals. He denounced the ruling on Thursday as a scandalous injustice and plans to appeal. The court also found two of his former ministers guilty of criminal association. However, the court cleared Sarkozy of charges including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing. Despite legal scandals, Sarkozy remains influential in French politics. Sarkozy denounced the ruling, saying he was the victim of scandalous injustice and that he would appeal.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows

SUMMARY: Israeli strikes have killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including 10 children and three women, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a ceasefire continues to grow. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron told France 24 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York that his country has recognized a Palestinian state on the conviction it “is the only way to isolate Hamas.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at the idea early Thursday before heading to New York himself, saying he would denounce those leaders who had recognized a Palestinian state.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-IRAN-MISSILES

Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show

SUMMARY: Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press. Iran has not formally acknowledged last week’s test at a circular pad that has hosted other major launches by the country’s civilian space program. A single lawmaker in Iran’s parliament, however, claimed without offering evidence that Tehran tested a possible intercontinental ballistic missile. The test and the claim raise concerns that Iran may be trying to expand the reach of its missiles as tensions remain high ahead of United Nations sanctions, which are likely to be reimposed this weekend over Tehran’s nuclear program.

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EU--DENMARK-DRONES

Danish officials believe drone flyovers at 4 airports are meant to sow fear and division

SUMMARY: Drones have flown over four Danish airports overnight, the latest instance of unexplained drone activity that has raised concerns about security in northern Europe amid growing Russian aggression. The Danish defense minister says it appears a “professional actor” was behind the “systematic” flights overnight Wednesday into Thursday. He called the incidents a “hybrid attack” because the flights all occurred within roughly the same timeframe. Authorities say it was not immediately clear who was behind the incidents but there is no danger to the public. A similar incident at Copenhagen Airport grounded flights for hours Monday night, prompting concerns that Russia could be behind it.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA-FLOTILLA

Gaza-bound flotilla says it was attacked by drones. Italy and Spain send help

SUMMARY: Activists participating in a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza say that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said on Wednesday the drones attacked and communications were jammed during the night. It said that at least 13 explosions were heard on and around the boats and objects were dropped on at least 10 boats. No casualties were reported, but the vessels were damaged and their communications disrupted. Greece’s coast guard did not report any distress calls.

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-DEALING WITH DRUGS

The issue of drugs doesn’t usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different

SUMMARY: Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world. It’s an underground river that crisscrosses borders and continents and spills over into violence, addiction and suffering. Yet when nations’ leaders give the U.N. their annual take on big issues, drugs don’t usually get much of the spotlight. But this was no usual year. First, U.S. President Donald Trump touted his aggressive approach to drug enforcement. Hours later, his Colombian counterpart fired back that Trump should face criminal charges for allowing an attack on unarmed “young people who were simply trying to escape poverty.”

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SYRIA

For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN

SUMMARY: Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the first time any Syrian president has done so in almost 60 years. He told the assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders that Syria “is reclaiming its rightful place among the nations of the world,.” The Assad family dynasty’s autocratic, repressive 50-year rule in Syria abruptly collapsed in December, when then-President Bashar Assad was ousted in a lightning insurgent offensive led by al-Sharaa. Assad’s fall almost ended nearly 14 years of civil war.

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-UKRAINE

Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’

SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling world leaders that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history.” He called on the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe. Zelenskyy’s comments came a day after he met with President Donald Trump, who expressed support for Ukraine’s efforts and criticized Russia. Trump said Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia, a dramatic shift from the U.S. leader’s repeated calls for Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Zelenskyy said international institutions like the U.N. are weak and today “Weapons decide who survives.”

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia

SUMMARY: Ukrainians have reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected shift in stance on their war with Russia. Trump suggested on Tuesday Ukraine could win the three-year conflict and reclaim its captured land. Some Ukrainians hope his words translate into real support, while others remain skeptical of his unpredictability. On Tuesday, Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for NATO to counter Russian airspace violations. This marks a departure from Trump’s previous positions, where he was often seen as more favorable to Putin. Ukrainian officials emphasize the importance of Trump’s actions matching his words.

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AS--ASIA-TYPHOON

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

SUMMARY: Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, has caused massive destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines before slamming ashore in southern China. The typhoon whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on Wednesday. In Taiwan, 17 people died in a county that was hit by floods and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines. More than 2 million people were relocated across China’s Guangdong province. Hong Kong and Macao canceled schools and flights, with many shops closed. Ragasa is the strongest tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific and South China Sea region so far this year.

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EU--DENMARK-GREENLAND-APOLOGY

Denmark’s leader apologizes to Indigenous girls and women in Greenland for forced contraception

SUMMARY: Denmark’s prime minister has given an emotional apology to Greenlandic Indigenous girls and women who were given invasive contraception by the Danish health authorities against their will over decades. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told scores of Greenlanders as her voiced cracked that “there is only one real thing to say: Sorry,” She was speaking in Nuuk which is the capital of the semiautonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen spoke moments after her Greenlandic counterpart Jens-Frederik Nielsen gave a somber speech recalling the cases dating back to the 1960s.

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BUSINESS

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AMAZON-FTC-TRIAL

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

SUMMARY: Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which said the online giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships, and made it difficult to cancel after they did so. The Seattle company will pay $1 billion in civil penalties — the largest fine in FTC history, and $1.5 billion will be paid to consumers who were unintentionally enrolled in Prime, or were deterred from canceling their subscriptions.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street stumbles toward a 3rd straight loss

SUMMARY: Wall Street is heading toward a rare three-day losing streak. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% Thursday and was on track for its longest losing streak in more than a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 76 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%. All three indexes are still near their records set at the start of the week. Stocks felt pressure from strong economic reports that could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut interest rates in the coming months. CarMax tumbled after reporting a weaker profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

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ONE-TECH-TIP-TRANSFERRING-MUSIC

One Tech Tip: How to move your music library to another streaming platform

SUMMARY: Switching music streaming services can be daunting, but there are ways to transfer your library. Apple Music now offers a feature for users to move their libraries from other platforms. This feature, available in several countries, uses a third-party service called Songshift. Users need an Apple Music account and the latest app version to transfer their playlists and songs. Other platforms like Tidal, Deezer, and Amazon Music also offer transfer options using third-party services. Spotify is testing a similar feature. These services make it easier to switch without losing your favorite music.

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ECONOMY-GDP

US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth

SUMMARY: The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% from April through June in a dramatic upgrade of the government’s previous estimate of second-quarter growth. The Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop caused by fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3%. The first-quarter GDP drop, the first retreat of the U.S. economy in three years, was mainly caused by a surge in imports as businesses hurried to bring in foreign goods before Trump could impose sweeping taxes on them.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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SCI--MARINE LIFE-EXPLOSIVES

Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

SUMMARY: An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life. Scientists found more creatures living on top of warheads than in the surrounding seabed at a former weapons dump site in the Baltic Sea. Researchers filmed networks of anemones, starfish and other underwater life in the Bay of Lübeck off the coast of Germany. The study was published Thursday in the journal Communications Earth and Environment. It’s the latest example of wildlife flourishing in polluted sites. Scientists hope to calculate how much contamination was absorbed by sea life.

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US--MED--AUTISM DRUG-TRUMP

Trump’s touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it

SUMMARY: A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea. Dr. Richard Frye tells The Associated Press he was surprised by Monday’s abrupt announcement promoting a generic drug as an option for autism. The Arizona-based child neurologist had been discussing further research and development of a new version specifically for autistic patients. Instead, the Trump administration said it would relabel existing versions already on the market. It’s another example of the haphazard rollout of the administration’s autism announcement, which has alarmed many physicians, researchers and parents. The Republican administration hasn’t responded to a Wednesday request for comment.

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US-MED--NIGHTMARE BACTERIA

‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US

SUMMARY: Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists say rates rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023. They published their findings Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. A subgroup of bacteria with a gene that provides a level of drug resistance that is extremely difficult to treat primarily drove the increase. The rate of those cases jumped more than 460% in recent years in 29 states. Once considered exotic, these bacteria are now more common in the U.S.

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UN--UN-GENERAL-ASSEMBLY-CLIMATE WEEK

China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions

SUMMARY: China, the world’s largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035. It came as more than 100 world leaders lined up Wednesday to talk of increased urgency and the need for stronger efforts to curb the spewing of heat-trapping gases. With major international climate negotiations in Brazil 6½ weeks away, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened a special leaders summit during the General Assembly to focus on climate change.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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US-ENT--AP POLL-MOVIES

Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds

SUMMARY: A new poll finds Americans are more likely to watch recently released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows about three-quarters of U.S. adults say they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, while about two-thirds say they’ve watched a movie in a theater. The results suggest American moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters, a shifting tide that was accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath. Convenience and cost are both factors.

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US--ENT-TV-JIMMY KIMMEL

Kimmel is back on ABC to big ratings, but some affiliates still refuse to air his show

SUMMARY: Jimmy Kimmel is back on his ABC late-night show, but not everywhere. It’s still a mystery when or if viewers in cities such as Washington, Seattle and St. Louis will be able to see him again on their televisions. ABC stations owned by the Nexstar and Sinclair corporations took Kimmel off the air last week on the same day the network suspended him for comments that angered supporters of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Those stations kept him off the air Tuesday, when ABC lifted the suspension. Kimmel returned with no apologies, but said he was not trying to joke about the assassination. He also paid tribute to Kirk’s widow.

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Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

SUMMARY: Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Tuesday, Kimmel said he never intended to make light of the tragedy and understood that his remarks to some seemed “ill-timed or unclear. ” He criticized ABC affiliates for taking his show off the air, calling it “un-American.” Kimmel thanked supporters, including those who disagree with him, like Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. ABC suspended Kimmel last Wednesday but announced his return after discussions. The suspension came after criticism from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and others. Kimmel’s viewership was limited due to some affiliates not airing his show.

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