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The AI-powered robot is still in the learning and development stages, relying on human interaction and real-world experiences to improve its intelligence. New York Post
Some of the world's leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble. LA Times
"If this was a Bruce Blakeman rally, they’d be like, ‘Get this kid out of here. We don’t want childcare for him,’” Mamdani said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They are both idiots.
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A prominent rabbi is behind bars on a multi-million dollar bond and charged with murder after a young man was mowed down and killed this week. Abba Avrohom Bryski, a 35-year-old educator from Agoura Hills, is facing felony murder charges over the death of 28-year-old Nicholas Lang outside a Costco warehouse in Camarillo. New York Post
At rallies this weekend, Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump delivered two starkly contrasting pitches, differing in style and substance. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Obama sounded like a fool with no substance.
Thirty-five years after coalition forces liberated Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's Iraqi invasion, the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial has officially opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. OANN
Hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered for a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. OANN
President Donald Trump announced that Audi is building a massive plant in Georgia, the company's first production site in the United States, while rallying for GOP candidates in the Peach State. OANN
Not long ago, a homeowner in America might reasonably wager they could sell their home fairly quickly, and for more than their asking price. That's unlikely to be a winning bet now. Washington Times
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As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence, some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion. Washington Times
Police in Tallahassee, Florida, said 11 people, including six minors, were injured in a Saturday night shooting near Florida A&M University's campus. Washington Times
Laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics reported a cyber breach in which an unauthorized party gained access to certain patient records. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They have to arrest them.
Dan Kelly, who served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 2016-2020 after being appointed by Gov. Scott Walker, has joined Advancing American Freedom, founded by former Vice President Mike Pence. Washington Times
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A federal appeals court ruled Friday that illegal immigrants who snuck across the border without detection can be detained pending the outcome of their deportation cases, effectively blessing President Trump's approach. Washington Times
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was "screaming his name." Washington Times
Oscar Belgal, the illegal immigrant shot by ICE in New York while his 5-year-old was in the back of his vehicle, is receiving sufficient medical care and does not need immediate release from detention, a federal judge has ruled. Washington Times
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners — the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. CBS
In the first six months of 2026, more than 7,500 restaurant locations have closed nationwide. CBS
The shooting happened hours after Florida A&M University's homecoming game in Tallahassee. CBS
Candidates are in their last full week of campaigning before the midterm elections, and early voting is already underway in 43 states. CBS
VOA VIEW: The GOP must win all races.
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustained "minor injuries" in a car accident, her campaign said. CBS
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Two of the largest private insurers are discontinuing some Medicare Advantage plans amid higher costs and a spike in utilization. CBS
Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They are lying.
Ukraine challenged Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms, arguing that commercial Starlink limits prevented medium- and long-range strike use. CNBC
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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Houthis should be hit hard.
Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs. CNBC
Anna Mochalova allegedly stalked a rabbi before stabbing him with a syringe in Manhattan's Diamond District, hours after allegedly attacking another man. FOX News
Douglas Herlihy admitted to killing his father in a New Hampshire home in 2003. A closet door message and a 2020 boast to police helped crack the case. FOX News
Residents in a coastal Oregon town were urged to evacuate due to possible ammonia contamination after a fire at a seafood plant, officials said. UPI
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to the South American country for the first time in nearly a year Sunday. UPI
A Texas man was sentenced to prison for running a $3.1 million Ponzi scheme that promised investors profits from promoting NBA preseason games. UPI
Six people were killed on Florida's Turnpike Friday when an SUV speeding with its headlights off rammed into a truck providing roadside assistance. UPI
A U.S. government contractor was arrested Friday on charges of leaking classified national defense information to his romantic partner. UPI
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Ahead of midterm elections, the United States Department of State (DOS) is reportedly “assessing” how to share passport information with state and local governments, as well as non-profit groups, in an effort to establish citizenship checks for voters. As we should.
The department aims to share the information with local governments in a way that “protects Americans’ data, deters fraud and supports the integrity of U.S. citizenship,” according to a department spokesperson. The announcement follows a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide citizenship information to local governments in order to verify whether registered voters are U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) noted that the Trump administration will cross check passport records to identify noncitizens on registration lists, according to a filing released last week.
DHS General Counsel James Percival touted the move as a “victory for election integrity,” in Friday’s filing. “This decision is a victory for election integrity,” said Percival. “It’s remarkable that we had to file an emergency petition in the Supreme Court just so we can use government data to stop noncitizens from voting illegally. American elections are for Americans. The Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security will use every tool at our disposal to secure our elections.”
The voting records would include personal information on all individuals who have applied for a U.S. passport, according to The Hill. According to reporting from Democracy Docket, the notice also permits sharing information with federal verification systems “for the purpose of verifying identity or citizenship for users accessing government websites and applications, voter eligibility and other governmental services.”
The filing also adds that the DOS will soon publish a notice in the Federal Register — the federal government’s official daily publication — suggesting to allow “information contained in the Passport Services Records system” to be shared with other federal agencies — though the specific agencies were not identified.
