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Sep 15
Trump Blasts Karl Rove After Reports He'll Back Democrat For First Time In 30+ Years
President Trump attacked veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove on Truth Social, calling him a "stone cold loser" after reports that Rove plans to back a Democrat for the first time in more than 30 years. Rove report...
Security
Sep 15
Germany's Defence Minister Pistorius Heads to US for Pentagon Talks and First F‑35 Visit
- Boris Pistorius To Meet US Counterpart Pete Hegseth At The Pentagon
- Pistorius Previously Met Hegseth In Washington In Summer 2025
Environment
Sep 15
Viral Clips of Indonesian Volcanoes Are From 2018 — Not Recent Eruptions
- Viral Videos Originated In 2018, Not Recently
- Anak Krakatau Night Footage Dates To October 2018
- Sinabung Schoolchildren Footage Dates To February 2018
Security
Sep 15
Navy To Install First Shore-Based Microreactor At Indiana’s Naval Weapons Station Crane, Targeting Sept. 2028
- Navy To Deploy First Shore-Based Microreactor At NWS Crane
- Targeted Deployment Date Is September 2028, Pending Approvals
Environment
Sep 15
U.S. Solar Hits Milestone: Installed Capacity Now Able To Power 50 Million Homes
- U.S. Solar Capacity Could Power 50 Million Homes
- 11.4 GW Added In Q2 2026 (+43% QoQ, +45% YoY)
- Utility-Scale Solar Rose 61% Versus Q2 2025
Environment
Sep 15
France Scrambles to Secure Domestic Recycler for Thin‑Film Solar Panels Ahead of 16,535‑Ton Waste Surge
- Soren Seeks Domestic Recycling Route For Thin‑Film Solar Panels
- Tender Targets CdTe And CIGS Modules; Amorphous Silicon Is A Plus
Technology
Sep 15
Bill Gates: Governments 'Way Behind' on AI, Foundation to Spend $1 Billion to Expand Access
- Governments Are 'Way Behind' On AI Readiness
- Gates Warns Of Job Losses, Security Risks And AI Addiction
- Foundation To Invest At Least $1 Billion Over Two Years
Society
Sep 15
Vanuatu Ferry Sinks: Dozens Missing as Rescue Effort Continues
- Dozens Missing After Vanuatu Ferry Believed To Have Sunk
- At Least Two Confirmed Dead, 14 Survivors Rescued
- Police Say 53 People Were On Board
Technology
Sep 15
Breakthrough: Scientists Teleport a 100-Pixel Image Across 100 Quantum Channels Simultaneously
Summary: A team led by Jietai Jing at East China Normal University teleported the continuous-variable quantum states of a 10 × 10 array of spatial optical modes—effectively a 100-pixel image—across 100 independ...
Society
Sep 15
“I Blacked Out”: How a Friend’s Shots Helped an Alaska Hunter Survive a Brown Bear Attack
- Alaska Hunter Attacked By Brown Bear On Sept. 2
- Encounter Lasted Under 10 Seconds; Hunter Says He Blacked Out
Environment
Sep 15
Suppressing Every Fire May Only 'Defer Risk,' U.S. Forest Service Commander Warns
- Suppressing All Fires Can 'Defer Risk' To The Landscape
- Allowing Low‑Intensity Fire Can Consume Built‑Up Fuel
- Experts Recommend More Prescribed Burns And Fuel Reduction
Environment
Sep 15
Ohio Approves 149-MW Solar and 149-MW Battery Project on Reclaimed Coal Mine
- Ohio Power Siting Board Unanimously Approves Hamden Energy Project
- Project Includes 149 MW Solar Paired With 149 MW Battery Storage
Environment
Sep 15
Deadly Floods to Record Heat: Why Many Still Miss the Climate Link
- Extreme Weather Events Are Becoming More Frequent And Severe
- Many People Do Not Immediately Connect Events To Climate Change
- Psychological Distance Reduces Sense Of Urgency
Economy
Sep 15
False Graphic Falsely Claims Pakistan's Central Bank Has Withdrawn 10‑Rupee Note — SBP Denies It
- Graphic Claiming Withdrawal Of 10‑Rupee Note Is Fabricated
- Social Posts Falsely Set A September 30, 2026 Exchange Deadline
Economy
Sep 15
Britain’s ‘Can’t‑Build’ Reputation: How Red Tape Is Costing the Country Its Future
- Pre‑Construction Phase Averages 65 Months
- UK Megaprojects Take Nearly 12.5 Years On Average
- No New Reservoir Built Since 1992
Politics
Sep 15
Fact Check: AI-Generated Images Falsely Show Trump and Epstein On Yacht Dated July 14, 1985
- Claim Circulated On Sept 11, 2026
- Two Distinct Images Were Shared (Square And Vertical)
- Both Images Display A "JUL 14 1985" Timestamp
Security
Sep 15
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Five Hamas Operatives — Gaza City Brigade Commander Reportedly Among Dead
The IDF and Shin Bet carried out five targeted strikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing five Hamas operatives, including Ahmed al-Batech Abu Osama, a Gaza City Brigade commander. Strikes hit Deir al-Bal...
Politics
Sep 15
Ken Paxton Accused Of Lunging At Tourist In London After Being Filmed With Influencer Tracy Duhon
- Texas Attorney General Accused Of Lunging At Tourist In London
- Alleged Confrontation Occurred Near Westminster Bridge After An 18-Second Video
Technology
Sep 15
King Charles Raises 'Inheritance' Alarm, Hosting Top AI Leaders in Scotland to Discuss Impact on Future Royals
- King Charles Is Convening AI Leaders In Scotland
- Primary Concern Is Long-Term "Inheritance" For Future Royals
Politics
Sep 15
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams, 23, Ousted After Allegations of Misusing City Funds and Sending Explicit Messages
- Jayden Williams, 23, Removed As Stockbridge Mayor On Sept. 12, 2026
- Alleged More Than $4,000 In Personal Charges On City Purchasing Card
Conflict
Sep 15
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable' Support for Russia in Letter to Putin, Vows to Deepen Cooperation
- Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable' Support For Russia
- Letter Was A Reply To Putin's Congratulatory Message On North Korea's 78th Anniversary
Conflict
Sep 15
Saudi Arabia Vows 'Firm' Response After Large-Scale Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks
- Saudi Pledges 'Firm' Response After Houthi Attacks
- Thirteen Civilians Reported Wounded In Southern Saudi Strikes
- Riyadh Launched More Than 50 Retaliatory Airstrikes
Conflict
Sep 15
Thailand and Cambodia Begin UNCLOS Conciliation Over Gas-Rich Maritime Dispute
- UNCLOS Compulsory Conciliation Opens In Singapore
- Disputed Maritime Area Believed To Contain Significant Natural Gas
Technology
Sep 15
OECD's PISA 2025: 15-Year-Olds' Scores Fall to Record Lows — Is AI Partly to Blame?
- PISA 2025 Shows Record-Low Average Scores In Reading, Math And Science
- Study Covers 91 Countries And Over 760,000 Students (About 33 Million 15-Year-Olds Represented)
Technology
Sep 15
Power Play Episode 1 — AI Is Redrawing America's Power Grid. Who Pays If the Demand Vanishes?
Power Play Episode 1 reveals that U.S. grid planning is already shifting to accommodate AI, despite wide uncertainty about how much electricity AI systems will need. An Ohio utility saw interconnection requests...
Society
Sep 15
When Rain Brings Revenge: How Climate Change Is Turning African Rainmakers Into Targets
- Ugandan Rainmaker Beaten Years Ago; Still Suffering A Broken Femur
- At Least Two Rainmakers Reportedly Buried Alive In South Sudan During Droughts
Technology
Sep 15
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Urges NHTSA Probe After Videos Show Drivers Asleep in Teslas
- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Asked NHTSA To Investigate Tesla Autopilot And FSD
- NBC Review Identified 43 Videos Of Apparent Sleeping Drivers, 17 Posted This Year
Security
Sep 15
Gate of Tears: How Iran Turned the Bab al‑Mandeb Into a Strategic Wild Card
- Bab Al‑Mandeb Carries Roughly 30% Of Global Container Traffic
- Strait Narrows To About 20 Miles At Its Tightest Point

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Politics
Sep 15
Trump Blasts Karl Rove After Reports He'll Back Democrat For First Time In 30+ Years
President Trump attacked veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove on Truth Social, calling him a "stone cold loser" after reports that Rove plans to back a Democrat for the first time in more than 30 years. Rove report...
Security
Sep 15
Germany's Defence Minister Pistorius Heads to US for Pentagon Talks and First F‑35 Visit
- Boris Pistorius To Meet US Counterpart Pete Hegseth At The Pentagon
- Pistorius Previously Met Hegseth In Washington In Summer 2025
Environment
Sep 15
Viral Clips of Indonesian Volcanoes Are From 2018 — Not Recent Eruptions
- Viral Videos Originated In 2018, Not Recently
- Anak Krakatau Night Footage Dates To October 2018
- Sinabung Schoolchildren Footage Dates To February 2018
Security
Sep 15
Navy To Install First Shore-Based Microreactor At Indiana’s Naval Weapons Station Crane, Targeting Sept. 2028
- Navy To Deploy First Shore-Based Microreactor At NWS Crane
- Targeted Deployment Date Is September 2028, Pending Approvals
Environment
Sep 15
U.S. Solar Hits Milestone: Installed Capacity Now Able To Power 50 Million Homes
- U.S. Solar Capacity Could Power 50 Million Homes
- 11.4 GW Added In Q2 2026 (+43% QoQ, +45% YoY)
- Utility-Scale Solar Rose 61% Versus Q2 2025
Environment
Sep 15
France Scrambles to Secure Domestic Recycler for Thin‑Film Solar Panels Ahead of 16,535‑Ton Waste Surge
- Soren Seeks Domestic Recycling Route For Thin‑Film Solar Panels
- Tender Targets CdTe And CIGS Modules; Amorphous Silicon Is A Plus
Technology
Sep 15
Bill Gates: Governments 'Way Behind' on AI, Foundation to Spend $1 Billion to Expand Access
- Governments Are 'Way Behind' On AI Readiness
- Gates Warns Of Job Losses, Security Risks And AI Addiction
- Foundation To Invest At Least $1 Billion Over Two Years
Society
Sep 15
Vanuatu Ferry Sinks: Dozens Missing as Rescue Effort Continues
- Dozens Missing After Vanuatu Ferry Believed To Have Sunk
- At Least Two Confirmed Dead, 14 Survivors Rescued
- Police Say 53 People Were On Board
Technology
Sep 15
Breakthrough: Scientists Teleport a 100-Pixel Image Across 100 Quantum Channels Simultaneously
Summary: A team led by Jietai Jing at East China Normal University teleported the continuous-variable quantum states of a 10 × 10 array of spatial optical modes—effectively a 100-pixel image—across 100 independ...
Society
Sep 15
“I Blacked Out”: How a Friend’s Shots Helped an Alaska Hunter Survive a Brown Bear Attack
- Alaska Hunter Attacked By Brown Bear On Sept. 2
- Encounter Lasted Under 10 Seconds; Hunter Says He Blacked Out
Environment
Sep 15
Suppressing Every Fire May Only 'Defer Risk,' U.S. Forest Service Commander Warns
- Suppressing All Fires Can 'Defer Risk' To The Landscape
- Allowing Low‑Intensity Fire Can Consume Built‑Up Fuel
- Experts Recommend More Prescribed Burns And Fuel Reduction
Environment
Sep 15
Ohio Approves 149-MW Solar and 149-MW Battery Project on Reclaimed Coal Mine
- Ohio Power Siting Board Unanimously Approves Hamden Energy Project
- Project Includes 149 MW Solar Paired With 149 MW Battery Storage
Environment
Sep 15
Deadly Floods to Record Heat: Why Many Still Miss the Climate Link
- Extreme Weather Events Are Becoming More Frequent And Severe
- Many People Do Not Immediately Connect Events To Climate Change
- Psychological Distance Reduces Sense Of Urgency
Economy
Sep 15
False Graphic Falsely Claims Pakistan's Central Bank Has Withdrawn 10‑Rupee Note — SBP Denies It
- Graphic Claiming Withdrawal Of 10‑Rupee Note Is Fabricated
- Social Posts Falsely Set A September 30, 2026 Exchange Deadline
Economy
Sep 15
Britain’s ‘Can’t‑Build’ Reputation: How Red Tape Is Costing the Country Its Future
- Pre‑Construction Phase Averages 65 Months
- UK Megaprojects Take Nearly 12.5 Years On Average
- No New Reservoir Built Since 1992
Politics
Sep 15
Fact Check: AI-Generated Images Falsely Show Trump and Epstein On Yacht Dated July 14, 1985
- Claim Circulated On Sept 11, 2026
- Two Distinct Images Were Shared (Square And Vertical)
- Both Images Display A "JUL 14 1985" Timestamp
Security
Sep 15
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Five Hamas Operatives — Gaza City Brigade Commander Reportedly Among Dead
The IDF and Shin Bet carried out five targeted strikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing five Hamas operatives, including Ahmed al-Batech Abu Osama, a Gaza City Brigade commander. Strikes hit Deir al-Bal...
Politics
Sep 15
Ken Paxton Accused Of Lunging At Tourist In London After Being Filmed With Influencer Tracy Duhon
- Texas Attorney General Accused Of Lunging At Tourist In London
- Alleged Confrontation Occurred Near Westminster Bridge After An 18-Second Video
Technology
Sep 15
King Charles Raises 'Inheritance' Alarm, Hosting Top AI Leaders in Scotland to Discuss Impact on Future Royals
- King Charles Is Convening AI Leaders In Scotland
- Primary Concern Is Long-Term "Inheritance" For Future Royals
Politics
Sep 15
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams, 23, Ousted After Allegations of Misusing City Funds and Sending Explicit Messages
- Jayden Williams, 23, Removed As Stockbridge Mayor On Sept. 12, 2026
- Alleged More Than $4,000 In Personal Charges On City Purchasing Card
Conflict
Sep 15
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable' Support for Russia in Letter to Putin, Vows to Deepen Cooperation
- Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable' Support For Russia
- Letter Was A Reply To Putin's Congratulatory Message On North Korea's 78th Anniversary
Conflict
Sep 15
Saudi Arabia Vows 'Firm' Response After Large-Scale Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks
- Saudi Pledges 'Firm' Response After Houthi Attacks
- Thirteen Civilians Reported Wounded In Southern Saudi Strikes
- Riyadh Launched More Than 50 Retaliatory Airstrikes
Conflict
Sep 15
Thailand and Cambodia Begin UNCLOS Conciliation Over Gas-Rich Maritime Dispute
- UNCLOS Compulsory Conciliation Opens In Singapore
- Disputed Maritime Area Believed To Contain Significant Natural Gas
Technology
Sep 15
OECD's PISA 2025: 15-Year-Olds' Scores Fall to Record Lows — Is AI Partly to Blame?
- PISA 2025 Shows Record-Low Average Scores In Reading, Math And Science
- Study Covers 91 Countries And Over 760,000 Students (About 33 Million 15-Year-Olds Represented)
Technology
Sep 15
Power Play Episode 1 — AI Is Redrawing America's Power Grid. Who Pays If the Demand Vanishes?
Power Play Episode 1 reveals that U.S. grid planning is already shifting to accommodate AI, despite wide uncertainty about how much electricity AI systems will need. An Ohio utility saw interconnection requests...
Society
Sep 15
When Rain Brings Revenge: How Climate Change Is Turning African Rainmakers Into Targets
- Ugandan Rainmaker Beaten Years Ago; Still Suffering A Broken Femur
- At Least Two Rainmakers Reportedly Buried Alive In South Sudan During Droughts
Technology
Sep 15
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Urges NHTSA Probe After Videos Show Drivers Asleep in Teslas
- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Asked NHTSA To Investigate Tesla Autopilot And FSD
- NBC Review Identified 43 Videos Of Apparent Sleeping Drivers, 17 Posted This Year
Security
Sep 15
Gate of Tears: How Iran Turned the Bab al‑Mandeb Into a Strategic Wild Card
- Bab Al‑Mandeb Carries Roughly 30% Of Global Container Traffic
- Strait Narrows To About 20 Miles At Its Tightest Point