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Upstract @upstract.com · 58m
South Korean President Lee Threatens Measures Against Ukraine Over North Korean POW Disclosure — President Lee Jae Myung condemned Ukraine for disclosing that it had offered North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul and demanded a public apology. He warned that South Korea could take…
cnbc.com
South Korean President Lee Threatens Measures Against Ukraine Over North Korean POW Disclosure
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Upstract @upstract.com · 1h
U.S. Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Jump in Four Years, Hitting Housing Market — U.S. mortgage rates have surged by their largest amount in four years, adding pressure to home buyers and the housing market. The increase is already weighing on mortgage applications, according to a related…
ft.com
U.S. Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Jump in Four Years, Hitting Housing Market
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Upstract @upstract.com · 2h
New York Names Attorney General Letitia James Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case — Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. A former federal prosecutor called the move the right decision…
cnn.com
New York Names Attorney General Letitia James Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case
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Upstract @upstract.com · 3h
OpenAI Fires Three Researchers Over Mishandling Sensitive Information — OpenAI fired three researchers over allegations that they mishandled sensitive information, including work involving an external organization. The case raises questions about information security at one of the…
bbc.com
OpenAI Fires Three Researchers Over Mishandling Sensitive Information
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Upstract @upstract.com · 4h
Global Survey Finds Growing Concern That Social Media Harms Democracy — A Pew Research Center survey across 37 countries found that the share of people who view social media as bad for democracy has risen significantly since 2022 or 2023. The findings point to mounting international…
techmeme.com
Global Survey Finds Growing Concern That Social Media Harms Democracy
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Upstract @upstract.com · 5h
Tennessee’s Failed Execution of Christa Pike Lasted 87 Minutes, Witnesses Say — Witnesses describe a chaotic execution attempt in Tennessee that continued for 87 minutes after lethal injection began. Pike survived and was taken to a hospital, renewing scrutiny of the state’s execution…
usatoday.com
Tennessee’s Failed Execution of Christa Pike Lasted 87 Minutes, Witnesses Say
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Upstract @upstract.com · 6h
U.S. Sanctions Russia-Backed Payment Network Over Iran Ties — The U.S. imposed sanctions on payment network A7, freezing its U.S. assets and accusing it of helping Iran and affiliated groups. The move adds financial pressure on networks Washington says support sanctioned actors.
techmeme.com
U.S. Sanctions Russia-Backed Payment Network Over Iran Ties
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Upstract @upstract.com · 7h
Pentagon Sends More Than 4,000 Marines and Sailors to Middle East — The Pentagon is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors aboard three warships to the Middle East as the U.S. military buildup in the region grows. The move comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran and the…
thehill.com
Pentagon Sends More Than 4,000 Marines and Sailors to Middle East
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Upstract @upstract.com · 8h
Tennessee Execution Fails After Christa Pike Receives Two Doses of Lethal Drug — Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, survived after receiving two doses of a lethal drug during an execution attempt in Nashville. The failure has renewed scrutiny of lethal-injection…
cbsnews.com
Tennessee Execution Fails After Christa Pike Receives Two Doses of Lethal Drug
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Upstract @upstract.com · 9h
Louisiana Airport to Become Facility for Immigrant Children and Families — A new facility at a Louisiana airport is set to hold immigrant children and families. The announcement adds a new site to the country’s immigration detention system.
nytimes.com
Louisiana Airport to Become Facility for Immigrant Children and Families
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Upstract @upstract.com · 10h
Co-Pilot Stabs Captain on Israel-Bound FlyDubai Flight — A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing after its co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain at 34,000 feet. A dentist who helped the injured pilot said the alleged attacker repeatedly demanded to be killed.
dailymail.com
Co-Pilot Stabs Captain on Israel-Bound FlyDubai Flight
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Upstract @upstract.com · 11h
Putin Warns Escalating Conflicts Could Reach Nuclear ‘Point of No Return’ — Vladimir Putin warned that the world is in a dangerous moment as international conflicts escalate. He cautioned that further escalation could bring the world to a “fatal point of no return.”
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Putin Warns Escalating Conflicts Could Reach Nuclear ‘Point of No Return’
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Upstract @upstract.com · 12h
U.S. Arrests California Tech CEO Accused of Smuggling $300 Million in AI Chips to China — Federal agents arrested a California tech executive accused of smuggling more than $300 million in restricted artificial-intelligence chips to China. The case puts renewed focus on efforts to…
nypost.com
U.S. Arrests California Tech CEO Accused of Smuggling $300 Million in AI Chips to China
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Upstract @upstract.com · 13h
Justice Department Seeks to Revisit Richard Nixon’s Legacy, Report Says — The Justice Department is seeking to relitigate the legacy of disgraced former President Richard Nixon, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report. The report raises questions about the department’s…
alternet.org
Justice Department Seeks to Revisit Richard Nixon’s Legacy, Report Says
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Upstract @upstract.com · 14h
Justice Department Seeks Penalties Against Judges Who Criticize Trump’s Immigration Policies — The Justice Department is seeking penalties against judges who have criticized President Trump on immigration. The move raises new concerns about tensions between the administration and the…
washingtontimes.com
Justice Department Seeks Penalties Against Judges Who Criticize Trump’s Immigration Policies
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Upstract @upstract.com · 15h
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump’s ICE Detention Policy — The Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration can hold immigrants without bond hearings. Lower courts have overwhelmingly rejected ICE’s interpretation of its detention authority.
politico.com
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump’s ICE Detention Policy
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Upstract @upstract.com · 16h
Federal Election-Related Arrests Fuel Debate Over Noncitizen Voting — Federal authorities have made arrests in a series of recent election-related indictments involving noncitizens. The cases are intensifying a national debate over election security and claims about noncitizen voting.
foxnews.com
Federal Election-Related Arrests Fuel Debate Over Noncitizen Voting
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Upstract @upstract.com · 17h
Micron Sues China’s YMTC, Accusing It of Poaching Engineers — Micron has sued Chinese memory-chip maker YMTC in the United States, accusing it of systematically recruiting key engineers. The complaint alleges YMTC used information obtained from a former Micron engineer.
techmeme.com
Micron Sues China’s YMTC, Accusing It of Poaching Engineers
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Upstract @upstract.com · 18h
Iran Says It Received U.S. Reply to Proposal for Ending War — Iran said it received an official U.S. response to its latest offer to end the war. Iranian officials did not disclose the response’s contents or say whether Washington rejected the proposal.
nypost.com
Iran Says It Received U.S. Reply to Proposal for Ending War
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Upstract @upstract.com · 19h
DeepSeek and Huawei Partner on AI Software as China Seeks Tech Independence — Chinese tech firms DeepSeek and Huawei announced a partnership to develop semiconductor software. The effort is part of a broader push to reduce China’s reliance on U.S. technology.
semafor.com
DeepSeek and Huawei Partner on AI Software as China Seeks Tech Independence
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Upstract @upstract.com · 20h
Massachusetts Report Says Catholic Clergy Abused 944 Children — A Massachusetts attorney general’s report found that Catholic clergy abused 944 children over several decades. The report identified extensive abuse but did not lead to new criminal charges.
axios.com
Massachusetts Report Says Catholic Clergy Abused 944 Children
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Upstract @upstract.com · 21h
Suspected Chinese Hackers Impersonate U.S. AI Insiders in Espionage Campaign — Suspected Chinese hackers posed as an Anthropic employee and former U.S. officials in a campaign targeting information about American artificial intelligence development. The alleged operation highlights the…
cnn.com
Suspected Chinese Hackers Impersonate U.S. AI Insiders in Espionage Campaign
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Upstract @upstract.com · 22h
Flydubai Pilot Fights Off Colleague Who Allegedly Tried to Crash Plane — Pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by a colleague during a Flydubai flight, in what authorities are investigating as an alleged attempt to bring down the plane. Machchhar fought off the attacker and was praised for…
cnn.com
Flydubai Pilot Fights Off Colleague Who Allegedly Tried to Crash Plane
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Upstract @upstract.com · 23h
Russian Drones Outpace Ukrainian Defenses as Kyiv Scrambles to Build Interceptors — Russian jet-powered drones are challenging Ukraine’s air defenses over Kyiv. Ukrainian manufacturers are racing to build interceptors to counter the growing threat.
abcnews.com
Russian Drones Outpace Ukrainian Defenses as Kyiv Scrambles to Build Interceptors
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Upstract @upstract.com · 01/10/2026
Fed Watchdog Finds No Laws Broken in $2.5 Billion Headquarters Renovation — The Federal Reserve’s inspector general found no laws were broken in the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters. President Trump has sharply criticized the project’s cost and management.
cbsnews.com
Fed Watchdog Finds No Laws Broken in $2.5 Billion Headquarters Renovation
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Upstract @upstract.com · 01/10/2026
Pennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles-Related Death of the Year Amid Outbreak — Pennsylvania has reported its fifth measles-related death this year as an outbreak continues. The death underscores the outbreak’s toll as health officials work to contain the highly contagious disease.
yahoo.com
Pennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles-Related Death of the Year Amid Outbreak
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Upstract @upstract.com · 01/10/2026
South Korea’s Lee Urges North Korea to Resume Dialogue, Vows Military Buildup — President Lee called on North Korea to restore dialogue while pledging to strengthen South Korea’s military. The approach pairs an offer of diplomacy with a commitment to bolster deterrence.
reuters.com
South Korea’s Lee Urges North Korea to Resume Dialogue, Vows Military Buildup
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Upstract @upstract.com · 01/10/2026
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 · 01/10/2026
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 · 01/10/2026
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 · 01/10/2026
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 · 01/10/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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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