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Sep 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Tech leaders warn of AI risks while President Trump dismisses concerns as a hoax, with Congress divided on regulation. The Supreme Court blocks a postal rule restricting mail-in ballots, clearing the way for states like Colorado to send ballots to all registered voters. NASA engineers report stalled space missions due to chaotic lab relocations and lost equipment. A Vermont man faces trial for shooting three Palestinian students, claiming CIA orders as part of his insanity defense. Rapper Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestine comments, while Asian markets decline a…

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Trump dismisses AI regulation concerns amid congressional debate Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail ballot restrictions NASA engineers moved out of labs, stalling space missions Vermont man on trial for shooting Palestinian students Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over pro-Palestine comments Asian markets decline on higher oil prices after pipeline attack
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