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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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NATIONAL

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US--TRUMP-COLUMNIST-LAWSUIT

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury’s decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Trump’s appeal on Monday, affirming the damages as fair and reasonable. The award included $65 million in punitive damages. It stemmed from Trump’s repeated social media attacks against Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault in the 1990s. A separate jury also awarded Carroll $5 million in a 2023 sexual assault and defamation case. Trump’s lawyers had sought a new trial, but the court’s decision maintains the original judgment.

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US--TRUMP-SHOOTING ATTEMPT

Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida

SUMMARY: Jury selection has begun in the trial of Ryan Routh, who is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at a golf course in South Florida. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon approved Routh’s request to represent himself but insisted on standby counsel. Jury selection started Monday, with three batches of 60 jurors arriving at the federal courtroom in Fort Pierce. Routh wanted to ask potential jurors about their views on the war in Gaza and the talk of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, but the judge said those questions were irrelevant. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and several firearm violations.

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US--TROPICAL WEATHER

Hurricane Kiko is weakening and expected to bypass Hawaii, forecasters say

SUMMARY: Forecasters say the risk of direct impacts from Hurricane Kiko has decreased. Kiko showed signs Monday that it would pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands. The system weakened to a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to lose more intensity throughout the day. The National Hurricane Center says maximum sustained winds are around 85 mph. The hurricane was centered roughly 410 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. It was traveling west-northwest at 15 mph. Kiko could still send large swells to eastern-facing shores in the island chain. Forecasters warn of possible life-threatening surf and rip currents.

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US--POWERBALL JACKPOT

Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split nearly $1.8 billion jackpot

SUMMARY: Powerball players in Missouri and Texas have won the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winner. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history, followed 41 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers. The last drawing with a jackpot winner happened May 31. Powerball’s terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to generate big jackpots, with prizes growing as they roll over when no one wins.

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US--TRUMP CHICAGO

Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

SUMMARY: As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit. Some are working to quell fears about deportation while others are addressing the looming possibility of more law enforcement on the streets of the nation’s third-largest city. President Donald Trump has threatened federal intervention in Democratic strongholds including Chicago, over the objections of local leaders and many residents. Churches are telling people to carry identification, stay in touch with family and attend protests ahead of the expected federal intervention.

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US--FLORIDA-VACCINE MANDATES

Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine rule won’t start for 90 days, won’t cover all diseases

SUMMARY: Florida has a plan to drop school vaccine mandates. But it likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox and a few others unless lawmakers decide to extend it to other diseases. The Florida health department shared some details Sunday, four days after the state’s surgeon general said families can decide whether to vaccinate kids in school. Florida’s immediate plan would lift mandates on vaccines for hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib influenza and pneumococcal diseases, such as meningitis.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-FTC

Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now

SUMMARY: Chief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court. Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but lower courts ordered her reinstated after she sued because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty. The Justice Department has argued the FTC and other executive branch agencies are under Trump’s control and the Republican president is free to remove commissioners without cause.

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US--SUPREME COURT-IMMIGRATION STOPS

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court is clearing the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations for now in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump’s administration at the high court. The justices Monday lifted a restraining order from a judge who found patrols were conducting indiscriminate arrests in LA. The order barred agents from stopping people solely based on their race, language, job or location. The plaintiffs included U.S. citizens swept up in immigration stops. Justice Sonia Sotomayor says in dissent people have been grabbed, thrown to the ground and handcuffed because of their looks and accents. Trump’s Republican administration argued the order wrongly restricted agents carrying out its widespread crackdown on illegal immigration.

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US--POLL-SOCIALISM-CAPITALISM

What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll

SUMMARY: A new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative. Sixty-six percent of Democrats now have a positive image of socialism compared to only 42% who view capitalism favorably. This marks a shift over the past 15 years, with socialism rising as capitalism falls. Some Democratic politicians worry that embracing socialism might alienate moderates, while others see it as a way to address issues like the cost of living. Meanwhile, views on capitalism and big business have soured, especially among Democrats and independents. Bernie Sanders has helped rebrand socialism, inspiring a movement that includes figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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US--TRUMP-FOREIGN AID

Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen. The Republican administration filed its appeal Monday. The crux of the legal fight is over $4.9 billion in congressionally approved aid President Donald Trump last month said he would not spend, invoking disputed authority last used by a president roughly 50 years ago. Last week, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled the administration’s decision to withhold the funding was likely illegal. Trump’s administration calls the ruling “an unlawful injunction” and urges the justices to block it. Lawyers for the nonprofit organizations that sued the government say the funding freeze violates federal law.

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US--TRUMP-PEACE VIGIL

A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump’s order

SUMMARY: Law enforcement officials have removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades after President Donald Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital. Philipos Melaku-Bello, a volunteer who has manned the vigil for years, told The Associated Press that the Park Police removed it early Sunday morning, He says officials justified the removal by mislabeling the memorial as a shelter. The White House confirmed the removal, telling AP in a statement that it was a “hazard to those visiting the White House and the surrounding areas.”

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US--TRUMP-US OPEN

Trump’s US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open on Sunday, drawing boos from the crowd. His presence delayed the men’s final due to heightened security, causing long lines for many people who didn’t make it in before play started. Trump briefly appeared before the event, receiving mixed reactions from the then-mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium. During the National Anthem, he was shown on the big screen, which increased the volume of boos. Boos got more intense later in the match. Organizers delayed the start to allow fans to pass through security. Trump attended as a guest of Rolex, despite imposing tariffs on Swiss products.

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US--DC-FEDERAL INTERVENTION-ONE NEIGHBORHOOD

In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag

SUMMARY: In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome. What they cannot see are the National Guard units patrolling those areas. And they don’t see them patrolling on their side of the Anacostia River, either. This storied region of Washington was once home to Frederick Douglass. Here, the crime that President Donald Trump has spoken about is something residents would like to see more resources dedicated to. But it’s complicated. People acknowledge they need protection but aren’t sure this is the right kind.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--FRANCE-POLITICS

French government collapses in a confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister

SUMMARY: Legislators have toppled France’s government in a confidence vote. The result on Monday marked a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for a fourth prime minister in 12 months. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him. Bayrou paid the price for what appeared to be a staggering political miscalculation. He gambled that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to repair its debts. They instead seized on the vote that he called to gang up against Bayrou. He’s a 74-year-old centrist who was appointed by Macron last December.

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IMMIGRATION-RAID-HYUNDAI-PLANT

South Koreans feel betrayed by workforce detentions at Georgia Hyundai plant

SUMMARY: South Korea’s foreign minister is en route to the U.S. to finalize steps for the return home of several hundred workers detained in a massive immigration raid in Georgia. The arrests at a Hyundai battery plant have caused confusion, shock and a sense of betrayal among many people in the key U.S. ally. South Korea announced that the U.S. has agreed to release the detained workers and that it would bring them home on a charter flight. South Korean analysts say problems in U.S. visa and immigration systems are colliding with President Donald Trump’s goal of having foreign companies finance a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

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ML--ISRAEL-SHOOTING

Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop

SUMMARY: Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing six people and wounding 12. An Israeli soldier and civilians shot and killed the two attackers, and police later arrested a third person. Monday’s attack, at a major intersection, is the deadliest in Israel since October 2024. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who visited the scene, warned that Israel is “fighting a war on multiple fronts.” The Israeli military is encircling Palestinian villages near Ramallah in response. Hamas hailed the attack as a “natural response” to Israeli actions.

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LT--MEXICO-TRAIN CRASH

Train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 8 people

SUMMARY: Authorities in Mexico say a train has collided with a double-deck bus northwest of Mexico City, killing at least eight people and injuring 45. The accident took place early Monday in the town of Atlacomulco. The state of Mexico’s civil defense agency said via X that authorities were still working the site of the accident, in an industrial area. No details were immediately given about how it occurred.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israel bombs another Gaza City high-rise as US advances a new ceasefire proposal

SUMMARY: Israel has struck and destroyed another high-rise building in Gaza City after warning residents to evacuate as part of an offensive aimed at taking over the largest Palestinian city. The military said it was targeting Hamas observation posts and bombs placed around the 12-story office building. U.S. President Donald Trump said that he was giving his “last warning” to Hamas regarding a possible ceasefire as Arab officials described a new U.S. proposal. In Jerusalem, meanwhile, two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus station, killing six people in the worst such attack on Israelis in nearly a year.

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AS--NEPAL-PROTEST

Police open fire on protests of Nepal’s social media policy, killing at least 17

SUMMARY: Police in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu opened fire on demonstrators protesting a government attempt to regulate social media that blocked some of the world’s largest platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube. At least 17 people were killed. Rallies swept the streets Monday around the Parliament building. The building was surrounded by tens of thousands of people angry at authorities who said the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight. At least 145 people were wounded. Protesters pushed through barbed wire and forced riot police to retreat inside the Parliament complex.

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EU--BRITAIN-SECURITY MEETING

Noem says roundup of Koreans at Hyundai plant in Georgia won’t deter investment in the US

SUMMARY: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in a raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant won’t deter U.S. investment. She believes tough actions clarify the Trump administration’s policies. There were 475 workers detained on Sept. 4, including over 300 South Koreans. The roundup caused confusion and shock within the strong U.S. ally. Noem says the detainees would be deported and the raid shows companies the importance of companies following U.S. laws. She says there are no plans to slow or halt immigration raids in Chicago or other cities. Noem was attending a meeting in London of ministers from the “Five Eyes” partnership, focusing on border security and migration issues.

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AF--CONGO-CASH CRISIS

A rebel-held Congolese city uses damaged banknotes due to a cash shortage

SUMMARY: Perforated banknotes meant to be destroyed have flooded Bukavu in eastern Congo since the M23 rebel group captured the city in February. This has caused confusion and tension between buyers and sellers. Banks have been closed since fighting escalated early this year, leading residents to use hole-punched banknotes. Some suspect these notes were stolen during the takeover. The shortage of regular banknotes has worsened the humanitarian crisis, with around 7 million people displaced. The M23-appointed governor announced a bank exchange for hole-punched notes, but it was suspended due to overwhelming demand. Residents continue to struggle with the lack of usable currency.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukraine shows diplomats damage after Russia’s largest aerial attack since invasion

SUMMARY: Ukrainian officials have led 60 foreign diplomats on a tour of damaged government offices in Kyiv. This follows Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began over three years ago. On Sunday, more than 800 drones and decoys were used in the assault, killing four people, including a mother and her infant. The attack hit Kyiv’s main government building for the first time. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko condemned the attack as a mockery of diplomatic efforts. Ukraine and European leaders are urging Washington to increase economic sanctions on Russia.

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EU--BRITAIN-ROYALS

Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as UK visit fuels speculation about meeting with King Charles

SUMMARY: Prince Harry has planned a flying visit to his U.K.-based charities this week, sparking speculation about a potential meeting with his father, King Charles III. British media suggest it could be an opportunity for reconciliation. The trip coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Harry has had limited contact with his father and brother since moving to California in 2020. The relationship became strained after Harry and his wife, Meghan, aired grievances with the royal family. Harry, who last met Charles in February 2024. has expressed a desire for a reconciliation.

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AS--AUSTRALIA-POISONOUS-MUSHROOMS

Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings

SUMMARY: An Australian judge has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. She must serve at least 33 years. On Monday, the Victoria state Supreme Court heard that Patterson’s crimes involved a significant betrayal of trust. She was convicted in July of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, by serving them beef Wellington pastries laced with the deadly mushrooms. Patterson was also convicted of attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who spent weeks in the hospital.

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AS--NEW ZEALAND-MISSING FAMILY

A New Zealand father who evaded authorities with his 3 children for years is shot dead by the police

SUMMARY: A New Zealand man who evaded authorities with his three children for nearly four years has been shot and killed by police. Tom Phillips disappeared with his children in December 2021, confounding investigators as they searched the countryside. On Monday, Phillips was killed during a confrontation after robbing an agricultural store. A police officer was critically injured. One child was with Phillips, and authorities found the other two children just over 12 hours after the shoot-out. The unaccompanied children were at a remote campsite in the forest. Phillips was wanted for an armed bank robbery in 2023 while on the run.

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LT--ARGENTINA-PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Argentina President Milei suffers crushing defeat in Buenos Aires provincial election

SUMMARY: The party of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has suffered a sweeping setback in the Buenos Aires provincial election that is viewed as a barometer of the party’s performance in congressional midterms next month. Milei’s recently formed La Libertad Avanza party captured just 34% of the vote in Argentina’s biggest province while the left-leaning Peronist opposition secured 47%, with the majority of ballots counted late Sunday. With Milei’s close associates embroiled by a graft scandal and struggling to stabilize a misfiring economy ahead of congressional midterm elections in late October, the results were being closely scrutinized for their potential to rattle investors and roil jittery global markets.

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ML--MIDEAST-INTERNET-CABLE CUT

Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast

SUMMARY: Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East. Experts say the disruption began early Sunday, but the cause remains unclear. There are concerns about possible targeting by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, though they have denied cutting cables in the past. Microsoft announced that the Middle East may face increased latency. NetBlocks reported degraded connectivity in countries like India and Pakistan. The affected cables are managed by Tata Communications and Alcatel-Lucent. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not officially acknowledged the disruption. This comes as the Houthis and Israel remain locked in attacks.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-ISRAEL PRISONERS

In rare ruling, Israeli Supreme Court says Israel deprives Palestinian prisoners of food

SUMMARY: Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government failed to feed Palestinian security prisoners properly and ordered authorities to improve their nutrition. The decision was a rare case in which the country’s highest court ruled against the government’s conduct during the nearly two-year war. Since the war began, Israel has arrested thousands of people in Gaza that it suspects of links to Hamas. Thousands have also been released without charge, often after months of detention. Rights groups have documented widespread abuse in prisons and detention facilities, including insufficient food and health care.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

A Houthi drone strikes an Israeli airport in a rare hit as Israel steps up Gaza City attacks

SUMMARY: A drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi group has hit Israel’s southern airport, closing airspace and halting flights, according to the Israeli military. The attack on Sunday involved multiple drones, with at least one striking the passenger terminal of Ramon International Airport near Eilat. One person was lightly injured. The Houthis have vowed to escalate attacks after an Israeli strike killed their prime minister in Yemen. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Israel has accepted his terms for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to do the same. There was no immediate Israeli confirmation of his claim, nor response from Hamas. Israeli strikes on Sunday killed at least 13 Palestinians, including children.

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LT--CHILE-ANTARCTICA-US-PILOT

Pilot and influencer Ethan Guo left Antarctic air base after 2 months

SUMMARY: An American social media influencer who has been stuck in a Chilean airbase in Antarctica for two months for landing a plane there without permission was released back to the mainland on Saturday. Ethan Guo was released on the condition that he pay $30,000 to a childhood cancer foundation and leave Chile as soon as possible. He is also banned from entering Chilean territory for three years. Guo was 19 when he began a fundraising mission for cancer research. He was attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents.

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EU--ITALY-ARMANI-PUBLIC VIEWING

Italian fashion, political and sports figures among thousands bidding farewell to Giorgio Armani

SUMMARY: Thousands of admirers and VIPs have paid their respects to Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at 91. Armani died at his home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones. His fashion house said he worked until the end, preparing for a runway show marking 50 years of his brand. Mourners gathered in his showroom, where his closed coffin was adorned with white roses. Milan’s mayor called him a “man of extraordinary elegance.” Armani’s landmarks in Milan include his theater and museum. Condolences have poured in from around the world, including from Ralph Lauren and Julia Roberts.

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS

Stocks rise as Wall Street flirts with another record

SUMMARY: Stocks are rising ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week. The S&P 500 added 0.2% and was just below its record set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 16 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%. AppLovin and Robinhood Markets helped lead the market after learning they will join the S&P 500 index later this month. Trading across the broader market was relatively quiet ahead of several updates coming later this week on the job market and inflation.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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US-MED--PIG KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

Another New Hampshire man gets a pig kidney as transplant trials are poised to start

SUMMARY: A self-described science nerd is the latest American to get an experimental pig kidney transplant. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital announced Monday that Bill Stewart of Dover, New Hampshire, is faring well after his June transplant. It’s not the only milestone they’re marking in the quest to prove if animal-to-human organ transplants might really work. An earlier Mass General patient has been dialysis-free for a record seven months and counting thanks to a pig kidney. Based on those successes and lessons from some other attempts, U.S. health officials have cleared the first clinical trials of pig xenotransplants.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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US--CLIMATE-SWEET TOOTH

As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

SUMMARY: A new study finds that climate change is increasing sugar consumption in the United States. As temperatures rise, Americans, especially those who are poorer and less educated, are drinking more sugary beverages. That results in more than 100 million pounds of added sugar consumed annually compared to pre-industrial times. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, shows that sugar intake increases with temperatures between 54 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers analyzed weather and purchase records from 2004 to 2019. They found that low-income families and people working outdoors consume more sugary drinks. This trend could worsen health inequalities as the climate continues to warm.

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US--CLIMATE-WARMING WATERS

Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds

SUMMARY: New research suggests that a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm. Prochlorococcus is the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton. A study published Monday in Nature Microbiology found that it could shrink by half in tropical oceans over the next 75 years if waters exceed 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Besides its crucial role in the marine food web, Prochlorococcus produces about one-fifth of the planet’s oxygen. The findings challenge previous assumptions that this phytoplankton would thrive in warmer waters. Researchers warn that the decline could have significant consequences for marine biodiversity and the global climate.

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Howard Stern returns to SiriusXM radio show after trolling listeners

SUMMARY: Radio host Howard Stern has returned to SiriusXM. The 71-year-old tapped Andy Cohen to pretend Monday to be a fill-in host before taking over his show. In joining the company in 2006, Stern became one of the highest-paid personalities in broadcasting and gave a massive boost to the nascent satellite radio business. The stunt comes after weeks of promos promised a big reveal following swirling speculation that his show would be canceled. SiriusXM in the years after Stern joined has become home to top podcasts like “Call Her Daddy” and “SmartLess.” But its subscriber base has been slowly contracting.

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ENT--STAR TREK-60TH ANNIVERSARY

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

SUMMARY: Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Come next year, the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The franchise announced a hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations on its 59th anniversary Monday, in anticipation of their six-decade run coming this time next year, with more to be announced at a later date. The sci-fi franchise began with the TV show created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966 and has since sprawled into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon.

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EU--BRITAIN-OBIT-RICK DAVIES

Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

SUMMARY: Rick Davies, the singer and co-founder of British band Supertramp, has died at 81 after a long battle with cancer. The band said he died Saturday after battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for more than a decade. Davies co-wrote the band’s music with Roger Hodgson. The group said he was “the voice and pianist behind Supertramp’s most iconic songs, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.” The band’s 1979 album “Breakfast in America” topped charts in the United States and Canada, won two Grammys and sold over 18 million copies.

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ENT--MUSIC-MTV-VMAS

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances

SUMMARY: Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with standout moments. Grande won Video of the Year and Best Pop, thanking her “therapists and gay people” in her speech. Gaga, the night’s top nominee, won Artist of the Year and performed at Madison Square Garden. Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard Award, delivering a medley of her hits. The late Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a tribute performance. Busta Rhymes received the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Ricky Martin was celebrated as the first-ever Latin Icon. The event was hosted by LL Cool J.

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ENT-BOX OFFICE

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ creeps its way to another box office win for horror genre

SUMMARY: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” creeped its way toward a box office win for horror. The horror sequel raked in $83 million domestically in 3,802 theaters, making it the third highest domestic opening for a horror movie. It’s now the largest horror opening internationally, with $104 million. The horror genre has now generated over $1 billion in earnings for this year’s domestic box office, with the help of other Warner Bros. hits like “Weapons,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines” and “Sinners.” Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for the data firm Comscore, says “there’s nothing quite like seeing a horror movie in a darkened room full of strangers.”

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US--SPORTS-SPITTING

Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

SUMMARY: Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win over the Gators. Their transgression: spitting. In the span of seven days from last Sunday through this past Saturday, there were three high-profile spitting incidents — all immediately and universally reviled, actions the likes of which teammates of the guilty parties couldn’t even justify.

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TEN--US OPEN

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking

SUMMARY: Carlos Alcaraz has reasserted his superiority over Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in the U.S. Open final. Sunday’s showdown was the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion. Alcaraz claimed his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall at a major. President Donald Trump sat in a sponsor’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium and received a mix of cheers and boos when he offered a wave beforehand and again when he was shown on videoboards after the first set. The match’s start was delayed by about a half-hour because of extra security.

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SEC matchups are set to headline next week’s AP Top 25 college football poll rankings

SUMMARY: Next weekend features more eye-catching games in college football as several SEC teams go head-to-head and Notre Dame returns to action. No. 6 Georgia will play No. 15 Tennessee. No. 8 Notre Dame takes on No. 16 Texas A&M and the stakes are high for both Georgia Tech and Clemson as they go head-to-head. Week 3 of the AP Top 25 college football poll released Saturday showed Ohio State, Penn State and LSU maintaining the one, two and three slots. Oregon slid into the No. 4 spot. On the down side, Michigan fell from No. 15 to No. 23 after losing 24-13 to Oklahoma on Saturday night.

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FBC--T25-AP POLL-BRACKET WATCH

Oregon would give the Big Ten 3 of the top 4 seeds in AP Top 25-based CFP bracket

SUMMARY: The Big Ten would claim three of the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Miami, Georgia, Texas and Notre Dame would host first-round games. Ohio State and Penn State remain the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds on the projected bracket and conference mate Oregon would be No. 4. LSU would be the No. 3 seed. The top four receive first-round byes. The Big Ten would have four teams in the 12-team field, the SEC three, ACC two and Big 12 and American one each.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn St, LSU; Illinois, Florida State into top 10

SUMMARY: Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remain the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25. No. 4 Oregon is back in the top five and No. 18 South Florida is ranked for the first time in seven years. Georgia’s uninspired win caused them to slip to No. 6 behind Miami. Texas, Notre Dame, Illinois and Florida State round out the top 10.

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CAR--F1-ITALIAN GP

Max Verstappen claims dominant victory at Italian Grand Prix for 1st win since May

SUMMARY: Max Verstappen leads almost from start to finish for a dominant victory at the Italian Grand Prix. This marks his first win since May and only his third of the season. Verstappen had posted the fastest lap at Monza in Formula 1 history on Saturday to claim pole position. Lando Norris finishes second, trimming the gap to Oscar Piastri in the title race to 31 points. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton also have solid performances. Leclerc finishes fourth, while Hamilton surges through the field to cross the line in sixth at Ferrari’s home race.

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