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NATIONAL

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US--IMMIGRATION FACILITY SHOOTING

A Mexican man is the second victim to die after shooting at Dallas ICE facility

SUMMARY: A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died. In a statement shared Tuesday by the League of United Latin American Citizens, the family of 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García-Hernández said he succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support. The Mexican man was one of three detainees shot in the Sept. 24 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas. That attack left one other man dead and another detainee critically wounded. Officials previously identified the man who was killed in the attack as Norlan Guzman-Fuentes.

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US--TROPICAL WEATHER

Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda charge toward Bermuda as the tiny island prepares

SUMMARY: The outer bands of Hurricane Humberto lashed Bermuda on Tuesday as it approached the tiny British territory, with newly formed Hurricane Imelda following closely behind. A hurricane warning was in effect for the island located in the north Atlantic as forecasters warned of dangerous seas, strong winds and heavy rain. Humberto was expected to pass well west and north of Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Imelda was expected to pass near or over the island on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 2 hurricane, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

SUMMARY: Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to prison for over 11 years. They filed their sentencing recommendation early Tuesday, along with letters from some of his accusers describing how his violence and demands had impacted their lives. The 55-year-old Combs has remained jailed since his July conviction on prostitution-related charges for arranging male sex workers to travel to hotels or residences where he directed them to have sex with his girlfriends. The elaborate dayslong, drug-fueled sexual events were often filmed by Combs. Defense attorneys have asked that he be sentenced to no more than 14 months. Sentencing is set for Friday.

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US--FEDERAL CRACKDOWNS-WHAT TO KNOW

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown

SUMMARY: The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration growing federal intervention across U.S. cities. Illinois leaders warned Monday of a National Guard deployment. Memphis, Tennessee and Portland, Oregon have also braced for a surge of federal law enforcement, residents in the nation’s third-largest city met a brazen weekend escalation of immigration enforcement tactics with anger, fear and fresh claims of discrimination. But Trump has called the expansion of federal immigration agents and National Guard troops into American cities necessary, blasting Democrats for crime and lax immigration policies.

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US-ARIZONA-TRIAL-EIGHT-KILLINGS

Sentencing hearing begins for man convicted of killing 8 people in metro Phoenix in 2017

SUMMARY: A man convicted of killing eight people in metro Phoenix in 2017 has waived his presence in court as the sentencing portion of his trial began. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Cleophus Cooksey Jr. He was found guilty last week of murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and sexual assault charges in attacks over a three-week span that targeted random victims and his own mother and stepfather. Authorities say they linked Cooksey to the eight slayings through evidence found at his mother’s apartment after she was killed. That evidence included vehicle keys belonging to another victim. Cooksey has maintained his innocence. The sentencing hearing began Monday.

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US--MICHIGAN-CHURCH SHOOTING-WHAT TO KNOW

What we know about the deadly shooting at a Michigan Mormon church

SUMMARY: At least 100 federal investigators are responding to an attack in a Michigan community where a former Marine crashed a pickup into a Mormon church, shot into the building and then set it ablaze during a Sunday service. Police fatally shot the man, who killed four people and injured eight more. It was the latest of many shooting attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. over the past 20 years, including one in August that killed two children during Mass at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis. Authorities identified the man they said carried out the attack, but a motive is not clear yet.

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US--CHURCH SHOOTING-MICHIGAN

Death toll from attack at Michigan church stays at 4 after police sweep charred ruins

SUMMARY: Authorities in Michigan say search crews did not find any additional bodies inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel where a former Marine opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing four people. Police had feared they would find more victims in the charred wreckage but now believe everyone is accounted for after Sunday’s attack. Investigators are focusing on what motivated the former Marine to ram his pickup truck into the church in Grand Blanc Township. The suspect was killed while exchanging gunfire with two officers. Eight other people were treated for gunshot wounds and are expected to recover.

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US--NORTH CAROLINA-BAR SHOOTING

Marine veteran charged in deadly North Carolina waterfront shooting appears subdued in court

SUMMARY: A decorated Marine veteran charged with carrying out a mass shooting on a North Carolina bar remains held without bail following an initial court appearance. Nigel Edge is charged with murder and other counts after authorities said he fired an assault rifle from a boat Saturday evening, killing three and injuring five at the American Fish Company in Southport. Police say he told officers that he was injured in combat and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. In court Monday, Edge requested a court-appointed attorney. His next hearing is scheduled for October 13.

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US--CHARLIE KIRK-SHOT

Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review ‘voluminous’ evidence

SUMMARY: An attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder. They plan to seek the death penalty. A preliminary hearing would determine if there is enough evidence against Robinson to go forward with a trial. A brief hearing was held Monday in Provo. It was just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus where the Sept. 10 shooting occurred. The judge set the next hearing for Oct. 30.

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US--CONGRESS-SHUTDOWN

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years during partisan standoff

SUMMARY: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans are trying to “bully” Democrats by refusing to negotiate as a standoff over health care and spending threatens to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years. Schumer says President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans have until midnight Tuesday “to get serious.” Trump is threatening retribution, saying that a shutdown could include “cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.” The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if the Senate does not pass a House measure that would extend federal funding for seven weeks. Senate Democrats say they won’t vote for it unless Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits.

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US--CONGRESS-SHUTDOWN-IMPACT

Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don’t reach a deal

SUMMARY: The U.S. government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader economy. Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities. While other functions would continue — including the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Medicare and Medicaid insurance programs would continue but some payments to providers could be delayed with certain employees off the job. The FDA, USDA and CDC would continue some of their public health functions, but with staff still diminished by furloughs. And long-term research programs would be halted. Air Traffic Controllers would stay on the job. But the training program for new controllers would likely halt, upending efforts to address a critical shortage in the profession.

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US--TRUMP-DRUG PRICES

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

SUMMARY: Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with President Donald Trump’s administration. Trump made the announcement with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the White House on Tuesday. The announcement comes as the Republican president has for months sought to lower drug costs. Trump says under the agreement New York-based Pfizer will charge most-favored-nation pricing to Medicaid and guarantee that pricing on newly launched drugs. That involves matching the lowest price offered in other developed nations.

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US--PENTAGON-COMMANDERS MEETING

Trump and Hegseth declare an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces. He was joining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday to speak before an unusual gathering of hundreds of top U.S. military officials who were abruptly summoned to Virginia from around the world. Trump and Hegseth both declared an end to “woke” culture in the military. Hegseth announced new directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness. And he said military leaders should “do the honorable thing and resign” if they don’t like his new approach.

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US--GOVERNMENT-PAPER CHECK-PHASE-OUT

US government is phasing out paper checks. Here’s what that means for you

SUMMARY: The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs. The change starts Tuesday and affects recipients of benefits like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and tax refunds. Nearly 400,000 Social Security and SSI recipients still rely on paper checks. The director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says many of these people lack access to digital services. President Donald Trump’s Republican administration says electronic payments and collections will speed up processing and cut costs. The Social Security Administration says it will continue issuing paper checks if a beneficiary “has no other means to receive payment.”

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US--TURNING POINT RALLY

Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killing

SUMMARY: Turning Point USA’s college tour is returning to Utah for the first time since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated earlier this month. Kirk was killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. His death has galvanized conservatives, who vow to continue his mission of encouraging young voters to embrace conservatism. The tour is now headlined by other prominent conservatives. Tuesday’s event at Utah State University will feature speakers like podcaster Alex Clark and a panel with Sen. Mike Lee and Gov. Spencer Cox. Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, has pledged to continue the organization’s work.

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US--MEDIA-PENTAGON-RULES

A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds

SUMMARY: New rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration’s defense department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team characterizes it as an effort to protect national security, but journalists see it as an effort to exert control and avoid embarrassing stories. The new policy says defense department information “must be approved for public release by appropriate officials, even if unclassified. Classified material faces even tighter restrictions. The department wants journalists to sign a letter agreeing to, or acknowledging, the new rules, but there is resistance.

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US--MEDIA-VOICE OF AMERICA

Judge suspends Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

SUMMARY: A federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees on Tuesday. Those employees represent the vast majority of its remaining staff. Voice of America is a government-funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark deployment, Zelenskyy says

SUMMARY: Ukraine is sharing its expertise in drone defense with European countries. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military experts are in Denmark for joint exercises. European defense ministers recently agreed to build a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine. It aims to improve detection and interception of drones. Ukraine’s experience is seen as crucial for this project. Denmark has reported drone sightings at military facilities and airports. Polish airspace has also been breached by Russian drones. NATO is increasing aerial surveillance in the Baltic Sea amid strained relations with Moscow.

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AS--NEW ZEALAND-KASH PATEL GUNS

FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws

SUMMARY: On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed. The plastic 3D-printed replica pistols were presented during Patel’s visit in July to open the FBI’s first standalone office in New Zealand. The country’s law enforcement agencies told The Associated Press about the gifts and why they were illegal to possess Tuesday. New Zealand law treats inoperable weapons as operable if they can be modified to work, and regulators deemed these operable. The FBI declined to comment.

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AS--PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE

Strong earthquake in central Philippines sends people out of homes and sparks local tsunami warning

SUMMARY: A strong offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has shaken the central Philippines, sending people dashing out into streets, damaging a stone church and prompting a local tsunami warning. The earthquake late Tuesday was centered about 17 kilometers (10 miles) northeast of Bogo city in Cebu province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a tsunami warning and advised people to stay away from the coastlines in Cebu and in the nearby provinces of Leyte and Biliran due to possible waves of up to 1 meter (3 feet). The institute says damage and aftershocks are expected. Power went out and the church was damaged in the Cebu provincial town of Daanbantayan.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

Israeli troops kill at least 31 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump peace proposal raises questions

SUMMARY: Local hospitals report at least 31 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. This comes amid discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Hamas plans to review the proposal, which includes disarmament and international control over Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the plan, but many Palestinians are skeptical, viewing it as favoring Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued Tuesday, with local hospitals reporting casualties. The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 66,000 deaths since the war began.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA PEACE PLAN-WHAT WE KNOW

What to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza stands out from previous ceasefire proposals: For the first time, it tries to outline the key question of how the territory will be ruled after the war. The proposal would effectively put the territory and its more than 2 million people under international control, deploying an international security force and installing a “Board of Peace” headed by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to oversee the administration and reconstruction. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday after talks at the White House that they agreed to the plan. Still unknown is the response of Hamas.

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EU--GERMANY-CHINESE-SPY

Former aide to German far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament is convicted of spying for China

SUMMARY: A German man who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been convicted of spying for China. According to German news agency dpa, Jian Guo was found guilty of passing information to a Chinese intelligence service. He reportedly shared details on EU Parliament negotiations and decisions from September 2019 until his arrest in April 2024. China’s foreign ministry last year dismissed European reports of Chinese spying as attempts to smear and suppress China. Guo was sentenced Tuesday to four years and nine months in prison. He denied wrongdoing during a court hearing last week.

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AS--INDONESIA-SCHOOL COLLAPSE

Rescuers run oxygen to survivors in Indonesia school building collapse that buried dozens

SUMMARY: Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors. At least three students were killed and more than 100 were injured in the collapse Monday afternoon at the Islamic school in East Java province. Dozens of people were still missing Tuesday. Rescuers who were focusing their work on survivors saw additional bodies, indicating the death toll was likely to rise. The students affected were mostly boys in grades seven to 11, between the ages of 12 and 17.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA-SEXUAL EXPLOITATION TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from AP’s report on the sexual exploitation of women in Gaza

SUMMARY: As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they have been exploited by local men promising food, money, water, supplies or work in exchange for sexual interaction. For an Associated Press report, six women described their experiences, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men. The women said they were desperate to feed their children. Several had run out of food. Others were single mothers unable to support their families. Psychologists and aid groups also spoke to AP about the accounts of women in Gaza. They described an increase of reports in exploitation, even as data is hard to gather.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA-SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Women in Gaza say they were promised food, money or work in exchange for sexual interactions

SUMMARY: As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they’re being exploited by local men promising food, money, or other aid in exchange for sexual interactions. Six women detailed their experiences to The Associated Press, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men. The women said some of the men were associated with aid groups or approached them during aid registration. They described some solicitation as blatant, with men asking to touch or have sex with them. Other times, they said it was culturally coded, with marriage or meetings suggested. Psychologists report similar accounts from patients. Six human rights and relief organizations said they’re aware of reports of men associated with aid groups soliciting sex.

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EU--MOLDOVA-ELECTION

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups

SUMMARY: Moldovans have given the pro-Western governing party a clear parliamentary majority in a recent election. The vote was seen as a choice between East and West. European leaders praised Moldova on Monday for reaffirming its commitment to a Western path and potential European Union membership. Moldova, a former Soviet republic, has been a geopolitical battleground between Russia and Europe. The governing pro-EU party secured 50% of the vote. Leaders said the election faced alleged Russian interference, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Landlocked between war-torn Ukraine and EU member Romania, Moldova was a Soviet republic until it proclaimed independence in 1991. It has embraced a Western path and is a geopolitical battleground between Russia and Europe.

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US--TRUMP-NETANYAHU

Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war. Hamas is now reviewing it

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has laid out a 20-point proposal that would end the war in Gaza and free remaining hostages. It is supported by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who met with Trump at the White House on Monday. Hamas is now reviewing the proposal, which leans heavily into conditions the militants have previously rejected. The U.S. president has become increasingly frustrated by the bloody conflict. He seems to be betting that the militants are now so decimated that they have no choice but to accept what he and Netanyahu are framing as a last, best offer.

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US--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY--CHINA’S NEW APPROACH

In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat

SUMMARY: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China’s role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly. He emphasized China’s commitment to global cooperation, climate change, and the authority of the UN, subtly critiquing recent U.S. actions. Li’s speech reflects China’s ambition to reshape the world norms to align with its interests and values. Experts note that China’s foreign policy under Xi Jinping is more confident and strategic. However, some analysts argue that China’s actions don’t always match its rhetoric.

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY--NORTH KOREA

In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won’t give up nukes

SUMMARY: A senior North Korean diplomat is reiterating that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to do so. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly meeting of world leaders, Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong characterized his country’s nuclear weapons as crucial to keeping a “balance of power” with South Korea. Kim amplified his country’s longstanding complaints about U.S.-led military exercises with South Korea and Japan. He complained about “growing threat of aggression” from Washington and its allies. South Korea has said the exercises were necessary to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats. Numerous U.N. Security Council resolutions have demanded that the North stop building nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

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UN--UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-AN INSTITUTION CONFLICTED

From all over the planet, they came to the UN with a message: Fix things, particularly yourself

SUMMARY: World leaders have spent the past week at the United Nations often criticizing the U.N. itself. They told each other and those who administer the planet’s most prominent global institution that most parts of the metaphorical house of nations are outdated and not in good working order. Some version of this happens every year. Leaders point out the U.N.’s flaws and tell it to buckle down and get things done. But at the end of speeches they congratulate themselves for doing important work, This year, the critiques from dozens of nations feel even more prominent and pointed than usual.

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AF--MADAGASCAR-PROTESTS

Madagascar’s president fires the government following days of deadly Gen Z protests

SUMMARY: Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has fired the prime minister and the rest of his government in response to days of deadly protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies. Rajoelina said in a speech on national television that Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and other government officials would stay on an interim basis until a new government is formed. Youth-led protests against chronic electricity and water cuts began on Thursday, prompting the government to order nighttime curfews in the capital, Antananarivo, and other major cities. The United Nations human rights office said earlier Monday that 22 had been killed in violence around the protests.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street coasts toward the end of another winning month

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are coasting toward the finish of Wall Street’s latest winning month. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged and remains on track for a fifth straight winning month after setting a record last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 31 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Oil-related companies weighed on the market as the price of crude fell again. Treasury yields eased in the bond market following a couple mixed reports on the U.S. economy. One said consumers are feeling less confident, while the second suggested the job market may be remaining in its “low-hire, low-fire” state.

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US--ELECTRONIC ARTS-BUYOUT WHAT TO KNOW

How Electronic Arts’ $55 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

SUMMARY: In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired in a deal valued at $55 billion. And beyond the potentially record-breaking price tag, the deal could bring wider shifts in the gaming world. Electronic Arts owns popular titles like Madden NFL, Battlefield and The Sims — and going private could grant the company more freedom in developing and distributing these games. It also marks the latest move from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF to invest in gaming. If the transaction gets the greenlight, PIF would join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, which run by U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as Electronic Arts’ new owners.

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US--TRUMP-YOUTUBE-SETTLEMENT

YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension after Jan. 6 attack

SUMMARY: Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to documents filed in federal court in California, $22 million of the settlement will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall and the rest will go to other plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, the filing says. Google confirmed the settlement but declined to comment beyond it.

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ELECTRONIC ARTS-BUYOUT

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

SUMMARY: Electronic Arts, the maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired by an investor group including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in the largest private equity-funded buyout in history. The investors, who also include a firm managed by Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, valued the deal $55 billion. EA stockholders will receive $210 per share. The deal far exceeds the $32 billion price tag to take Texas utility TXU private in 2007, which had shattered records for leveraged buyouts. EA rose 4.5% Monday after jumping 15% on Friday.

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US--AI-VIBE-CODING

AI is transforming how software engineers do their jobs. Just don’t call it ‘vibe-coding’

SUMMARY: One of the hottest markets in the artificial intelligence industry is selling chatbots that write computer code. Some call it “vibe-coding” because it encourages an AI coding assistant to do the grunt work as human software developers work through big ideas. Others dislike that term. But there’s no question these tools are transforming the job experience for many tech workers amid an intense rivalry between leading AI companies to make the best one. Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot that’s popular with software developers, just released its latest model. A number of other companies are pitching competing tools to big businesses.

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US-TRUMP-FILM-TARIFF-EXPLAINER

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is slapping a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States – a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted said he would be imposed the 100% tariff on “any and all movies” made outside of the U.S. The president first issued the threat back in May. It’s still unclear how these tariffs would operate, since movies and TV shows can be transmitted digitally without going through ports. Also unclear is what it would mean for U.S. movies filmed on foreign locations — or what legal basis the president would claim for imposing the tariffs.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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SCI--ANCIENT ROCK ART

Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert

SUMMARY: Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals in Saudi Arabia. The carvings date back around 12,000 years and many are over 6 feet tall. Scientists say they were created using a wedge-shaped rock to make sharp lines. Scientists weren’t sure if humans lived in the desert during this time period since conditions were dry and water was scarce. The art and tools show that people lived in the area about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought, though it’s not yet clear how they survived. The findings were published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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TROPICAL WEATHER

2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

SUMMARY: Authorities in the Bahamas have closed a majority of schools following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda drops heavy rain and unleashes flooding in the northern Caribbean, with two people killed in Cuba. A tropical storm warning was in effect Monday for parts of the extreme northwestern Bahamas, including Great Abaco, Grand Bahama Island and the surrounding keys Heavy rains also were forecast along the coastline of North and South Carolina. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto churned in open waters nearby, which forecasters said would cause Imelda to abruptly turn to the east-northeast, away from the southeastern United States coast.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--SUPER BOWL-BAD BUNNY

Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump

SUMMARY: Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage. The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection highlights his global influence and the NFL’s effort to diversify its audience. The halftime show is a collaboration between the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music. While artists don’t get paid, they gain massive exposure. The NFL has a history of managing performances tightly, but some artists have defied these constraints. Bad Bunny’s performance could carry deep cultural meaning, blending his music with social and political commentary.

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