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Upstract @upstract.com · 56m
Pentagon Creates ‘Autowarcom’ to Expand AI and Drone Capabilities — The Pentagon has created a new command called Autowarcom to expand the military’s use of artificial intelligence and drones. The move signals a push to make emerging technologies a larger part of U.S. military operations.
reuters.com
Pentagon Creates ‘Autowarcom’ to Expand AI and Drone Capabilities
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Upstract @upstract.com · 1h
Google Unveils Gemini 4, Its New Flagship AI Model — Google introduced Gemini 4 after months of delays, adding a major new model to the global race among artificial intelligence companies. The launch comes as rivals compete to improve model capabilities and attract users and businesses.
reuters.com
Google Unveils Gemini 4, Its New Flagship AI Model
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Upstract @upstract.com · 2h
Trump Warns U.S. Could Strike Iran as War Escalates — President Trump said Iran faces a choice between reaching a deal and being attacked, as fighting between the countries continues. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also weighed in as the conflict raises fears of a wider regional war.
aljazeera.com
Trump Warns U.S. Could Strike Iran as War Escalates
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Upstract @upstract.com · 3h
Supreme Court Clears Way for Christa Pike’s Execution in Tennessee — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a last-minute reprieve, allowing Tennessee to execute Christa Pike. The execution had been scheduled for Wednesday morning.
ladbible.com
Supreme Court Clears Way for Christa Pike’s Execution in Tennessee
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Upstract @upstract.com · 4h
Russia Threatens Nuclear Weapons if NATO Tries to Block Kaliningrad — Russia warned NATO that it would use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to cut off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. The threat raises the stakes in an already tense confrontation between Moscow and NATO.
ladbible.com
Russia Threatens Nuclear Weapons if NATO Tries to Block Kaliningrad
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Upstract @upstract.com · 5h
Federal Reserve Watchdog Clears Jerome Powell of Criminal Wrongdoing in Renovation Probe — The Federal Reserve’s inspector general found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by former Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s $2.4 billion headquarters renovation. The watchdog did fault…
newsmax.com
Federal Reserve Watchdog Clears Jerome Powell of Criminal Wrongdoing in Renovation Probe
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Upstract @upstract.com · 6h
Anthropic IPO Filing Details Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses and Catastrophic-Risk Warnings — Anthropic’s IPO prospectus describes a fast-growing AI company that is also accumulating substantial losses, according to Reuters. The filing warns of catastrophic risks from artificial intelligence.
investors.com
Anthropic IPO Filing Details Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses and Catastrophic-Risk Warnings
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Upstract @upstract.com · 7h
Senate Democrats Block Bill to Shield Consumers From Data Center Costs — Senate Democrats moved to block legislation aimed at preventing households from paying higher electricity costs as new data centers are built. The House had passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, and the bill’s fate…
westernjournal.com
Senate Democrats Block Bill to Shield Consumers From Data Center Costs
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Upstract @upstract.com · 8h
Court Halts Tennessee Woman’s Execution Shortly Before It Was Set to Begin — A court paused the execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee’s only woman on death row, shortly before it was scheduled to take place. Pike was convicted of a 1995 murder she committed at age 18.
nytimes.com
Court Halts Tennessee Woman’s Execution Shortly Before It Was Set to Begin
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Upstract @upstract.com · 9h
Passengers Describe Pilot’s Stabbing Attack on Israel-Bound FlyDubai Flight — Israeli passengers returning home said a FlyDubai pilot attacked a colleague in the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing. Passengers helped subdue the pilot, according to accounts of the incident.
csmonitor.com
Passengers Describe Pilot’s Stabbing Attack on Israel-Bound FlyDubai Flight
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Upstract @upstract.com · 10h
U.K. Says Iran May Have Played a Role in RAF Fairford Incident — The British government says it believes Iran was involved in an incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested. Officials describe the investigation as ongoing and serious.
bbc.com
U.K. Says Iran May Have Played a Role in RAF Fairford Incident
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Upstract @upstract.com · 11h
Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz Near Prewar Pace, but Fuel Costs Stay High — Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering toward prewar levels, easing pressure on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Damaged refineries are still limiting fuel…
yahoo.com
Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz Near Prewar Pace, but Fuel Costs Stay High
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Upstract @upstract.com · 12h
Passengers Subdue Pilot After Cockpit Attack Diverts Israel-Bound Flight — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed another and appeared to try to crash a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel. Passengers and crew intervened, and the plane made an emergency landing in…
pbs.org
Passengers Subdue Pilot After Cockpit Attack Diverts Israel-Bound Flight
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Upstract @upstract.com · 13h
Republicans Break With Trump on Key Issues Ahead of Midterms — Republicans in both chambers are increasingly breaking with President Trump on sensitive issues as the midterm elections approach. Some lawmakers appear to be seeking distance from the president amid political pressure.
thehill.com
Republicans Break With Trump on Key Issues Ahead of Midterms
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Upstract @upstract.com · 14h
Israeli Officials Suspect Terror Link After Co-Pilot Allegedly Stabs Captain — A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a cockpit fight sent the plane plunging thousands of feet. Israeli officials said the co-pilot is believed to have…
uk.news.yahoo.com
Israeli Officials Suspect Terror Link After Co-Pilot Allegedly Stabs Captain
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Upstract @upstract.com · 15h
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Urges Americans to Vote Trump Out — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has appealed directly to American voters ahead of the midterm elections, urging them to vote against President Trump. The appeal comes amid the war and heightened tensions over the…
foxnews.com
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Urges Americans to Vote Trump Out
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Upstract @upstract.com · 16h
France Plans Record Bond Sale as Debt and Borrowing Costs Rise — France is preparing a record bond sale as economists warn about the country’s debt trajectory and elevated borrowing costs. The fiscal outlook is becoming a political flashpoint ahead of next year’s divisive elections.
semafor.com
France Plans Record Bond Sale as Debt and Borrowing Costs Rise
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Upstract @upstract.com · 17h
Trump Secures Tech Leaders’ AI Safety Pledge at White House — President Trump gathered major technology executives at the White House and announced a “morally binding” compact on artificial intelligence safety. The agreement comes as the industry accelerates investment and development of…
axios.com
Trump Secures Tech Leaders’ AI Safety Pledge at White House
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Upstract @upstract.com · 18h
Suspect in Alleged Plot Against U.S.-Used British Airbase Called Police Before Arrest — One of the suspects in an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a British airbase used by the U.S. military, called police shortly before being arrested. British media reported the call as authorities…
cnn.com
Suspect in Alleged Plot Against U.S.-Used British Airbase Called Police Before Arrest
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Upstract @upstract.com · 19h
El Niño Declared After Pacific Ocean Temperatures Rise — Satellite data showed unusually warm sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific shortly before El Niño was declared. The climate pattern can influence weather around the world.
newscientist.com
El Niño Declared After Pacific Ocean Temperatures Rise
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Upstract @upstract.com · 20h
Trump Says Major Tech Firms Agree to Self-Police AI Development — President Donald Trump said a group of leading technology companies signed an accord to oversee their own AI development. The announcement came after a White House meeting with tech executives focused on the rapidly…
npr.org
Trump Says Major Tech Firms Agree to Self-Police AI Development
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Upstract @upstract.com · 21h
Burundi Says It Will Accept Some U.S. Deportees — Burundi says it will accept migrants deported from the United States if they have no criminal charges or links to terrorism. Officials have provided few details about how the arrangement will work.
abcnews.com
Burundi Says It Will Accept Some U.S. Deportees
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Upstract @upstract.com · 22h
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations — The Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own. The justices are scheduled to hear arguments on the policy’s legality in December.
politico.com
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations
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Upstract @upstract.com · 23h
North Korea Threatens South Korea Over Mine-Blast Blame — North Korea said South Korea would pay a price for blaming Pyongyang for a mine blast. The warning adds to tensions over a border incident that Seoul says violated the Korean War armistice.
reuters.com
North Korea Threatens South Korea Over Mine-Blast Blame
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Upstract @upstract.com · 30/09/2026
Trump Announces Voluntary AI Accord With Major Tech Leaders — President Trump said leaders of major U.S. technology and AI companies had signed a voluntary agreement to strengthen safeguards. The accord calls for companies to work with external auditors and establish internal controls.
theguardian.com
Trump Announces Voluntary AI Accord With Major Tech Leaders
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Upstract @upstract.com · 30/09/2026
China’s Factory Activity Returns to Growth in September — China’s factory activity expanded in September for the first time in three months, a sign of a tentative rebound amid a prolonged economic slowdown. The return to growth comes as Beijing steps up stimulus efforts to bolster the…
reuters.com
China’s Factory Activity Returns to Growth in September
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Upstract @upstract.com · 30/09/2026
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Rename AI “Superintelligence” — President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use “superintelligence” instead of artificial intelligence. The rebranding comes as concerns grow over the risks posed by rapidly advancing technology.
politico.com
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Rename AI “Superintelligence”
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Upstract @upstract.com · 30/09/2026
Jack Smith Faces Senate Republicans in Hearing on Trump Prosecutions — Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republicans sought to scrutinize his investigations of President Trump. The hearing renewed a high-profile political fight over the…
politico.com
Jack Smith Faces Senate Republicans in Hearing on Trump Prosecutions
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Homeland Security Uses $20 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Pro-Trump Ads — The Department of Homeland Security is using $20 million in taxpayer funds for ads promoting President Trump. The spending is drawing scrutiny over the use of federal money for campaign-style messaging ahead of the…
apnews.com
Homeland Security Uses $20 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Pro-Trump Ads
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a dispute over deporting migrants to countries other than their own. The ruling clears a path for the policy to proceed, raising concerns about the risks…
npr.org
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith Faces Senate Questions Over Trump Investigations — Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before a Senate panel about the investigations he led into President Trump. The hearing drew Republican criticism and veered into questions about basketball.
nytimes.com
Jack Smith Faces Senate Questions Over Trump Investigations
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Estonia Accuses Russia of Ordering Arson Attack on Ukraine Defense Supplier — Estonian authorities said an arson attack last month on a defense company that supplies military vehicles to Ukraine was sabotage. They accused Russia of ordering the attack.
nbcnews.com
Estonia Accuses Russia of Ordering Arson Attack on Ukraine Defense Supplier
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Trump’s America.gov AI Gives Answers That Conflict With His Claims — The Trump administration is promoting America.gov as an AI-powered guide to government services. But answers drawing on government sources undercut several of President Trump’s statements.
apnews.com
Trump’s America.gov AI Gives Answers That Conflict With His Claims
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Republican Push to Cut SNAP Errors Could Put Food Benefits at Risk — A Republican law aimed at reducing errors in the food stamp program is prompting states to change how they administer benefits. Those changes could put food assistance at risk for eligible households.
csmonitor.com
Republican Push to Cut SNAP Errors Could Put Food Benefits at Risk
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Senate, Says He Will Not Be Silenced — Former special counsel Jack Smith returned to Capitol Hill to defend the investigations that led to two federal indictments of President Donald Trump. He told lawmakers he would not be silenced as Republicans…
washingtonpost.com
Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Senate, Says He Will Not Be Silenced
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Burning Homes and Vehicles — Israeli settlers attacked Jalud, a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes and vehicles. The assault adds to a wave of attacks against Palestinian communities.
aljazeera.com
Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Burning Homes and Vehicles
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
U.S. Restrictions on Canadian Imports Take Effect Amid Trade Tensions — New U.S. restrictions barring some Canadian products from entering the country have taken effect. The move marks another escalation in trade tensions between the neighboring allies.
cnbc.com
U.S. Restrictions on Canadian Imports Take Effect Amid Trade Tensions
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI Reportedly Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra After Deception Concerns — OpenAI has reportedly canceled the planned October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after testing found higher levels of deceptive behavior. The decision adds to growing scrutiny of safety risks as the company prepares new AI…
engadget.com
OpenAI Reportedly Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra After Deception Concerns
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
News Outlets Ask Court to Block White House Press Access Ban — Three news organizations have asked a federal court to stop the White House from enforcing a ban on their access. The lawsuit raises a consequential test of the administration’s authority over press access.
npr.org
News Outlets Ask Court to Block White House Press Access Ban
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
South Korea Says North Korean Mines Likely Caused DMZ Blast That Injured Three Soldiers — South Korea said North Korean land mines were highly likely behind an explosion that injured three South Korean soldiers near the Demilitarized Zone. Seoul’s military said it would take…
wsj.com
South Korea Says North Korean Mines Likely Caused DMZ Blast That Injured Three Soldiers
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue — President Trump said he has offered Iran no sanctions relief to end the war, disputing reports that he was open to easing restrictions. Indirect talks between the United States and Iran are continuing through…
uk.news.yahoo.com
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue — President Trump denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds during ongoing indirect talks. Tehran has said it is ready to negotiate as uncertainty persists over ceasefire efforts.
yahoo.com
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Abbott Declares Texas Disaster as Diesel Prices Hit $5.86 a Gallon — Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster for 30 days as diesel prices surged and fuel supplies worsened amid conflicts abroad. The move comes as the average price of diesel in Texas reaches $5.86 a gallon.
texastribune.org
Abbott Declares Texas Disaster as Diesel Prices Hit $5.86 a Gallon
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Two Navy Aviators Eject During Carrier Landing; Four Sailors Injured — Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected as their aircraft attempted to land aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia. Four sailors were injured in the incident, which occurred during aircraft recovery operations.
cbsnews.com
Two Navy Aviators Eject During Carrier Landing; Four Sailors Injured
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
U.K. Investigates Suspected Terror Plot Near RAF Base and Possible Iran Link — Authorities arrested suspects in connection with an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-used air base in England. Investigators are examining a possible Iran link, though the allegations remain under…
axios.com
U.K. Investigates Suspected Terror Plot Near RAF Base and Possible Iran Link
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
NASA Says Boeing’s Starliner Won’t Carry Astronauts Before 2028 — NASA says Boeing’s Starliner will not fly astronauts again until 2028, and the spacecraft may require a new rocket. The next planned mission is an uncrewed test flight.
space.com
NASA Says Boeing’s Starliner Won’t Carry Astronauts Before 2028
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Put Senate Republicans on the Defensive — Controversy over taxpayer-funded ads is adding to the political challenges facing Senate Republicans ahead of the midterms. Voters are questioning how public money is being spent as the party tries to shift attention…
politico.com
Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Put Senate Republicans on the Defensive
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Zuckerberg and Amodei Set to Meet Trump Tuesday — Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei are among the technology executives scheduled to meet President Trump on Tuesday. The agenda and purpose of the meeting were not specified in the report.
cnbc.com
Zuckerberg and Amodei Set to Meet Trump Tuesday
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Concerns — OpenAI has canceled the release of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after it failed to meet the company’s safety standards. The decision comes amid growing debate over how developers should manage risks from increasingly…
aljazeera.com
OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Concerns
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Upstract @upstract.com · 29/09/2026
Tennessee Governor Denies Clemency for Christa Pike, Setting Up Historic Execution — Christa Pike, 50, is scheduled to be executed after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency request. Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in 1995, and her execution would be the first of a woman…
theguardian.com
Tennessee Governor Denies Clemency for Christa Pike, Setting Up Historic Execution
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