5-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car, Parents Charged

Police say a 5-year-old died after nearly three hours in a hot car during a family party, and both parents now face felony charges in Arizona.Story HighlightsPolice arrested the parents on negligent homicide and...
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Scientists Discover Natural “Off Switch” for Inflammation

Scientists identified a built-in “off switch” that quiets inflammation by steering immune cells away from a harmful path in humans.Story HighlightsHuman study shows a...
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Trump Blends Ireland Diplomacy With Doonbeg Visit

President Trump met Ireland’s top leaders in Dublin before flying west to his own Doonbeg resort for the Irish Open, blending diplomacy with business on a tight two-day schedule.Story SnapshotTrump held meetings in Dublin with Ireland’s president and prime minister before heading to Doonbeg.The stop included remarks to U.S. and Irish business leaders at the U.S. ambassador’s residence.Irish officials framed the visit as a chance to reaffirm strong economic and cultural ties.The trip mixed formal talks with a high-profile golf event at Trump’s own resort.What Happened in DublinPresident Trump landed in Dublin for a two-day visit that began with...
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U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates

President Trump moved from tariffs to outright import bans on select Canadian goods, signaling a sharper turn in a trade fight that now risks real costs for families and workers on both sides of the border.Story SnapshotU.S. tariffs of 50% on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods triggered dollar-for-dollar Canadian retaliation.Canada’s counter-tariffs hit about $20 billion in U.S. imports with 15%, 25%, and 50% rates starting September 8.Trump said it was “time to teach Canada” after talks collapsed, as tensions escalated.Economists warn the tit-for-tat raises recession risks in Canada and adds costs for U.S. consumers.What Triggered The Latest EscalationU.S.-Canada trade...
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Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Guard Crime Study

A liberal think tank’s study says the D.C. National Guard surge did not reduce violent crime, and President Trump now says a multibillion-dollar lawsuit...
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Trump Takes Center Stage at Historic Convention

President Trump headlined both nights of the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, underscoring the party’s all-in push to mobilize voters and keep control of Washington ahead of November’s elections.Story HighlightsTrump spoke on both nights at the first Republican midterm convention, held in Dallas.Republicans billed the event as a voter-mobilization show to protect their congressional majorities.Vice President JD Vance and party leaders joined a two-night program centered on Trump.The format recalled older midterm gatherings but leaned on modern media spectacle.What Happened In DallasRepublican leaders staged a first-of-its-kind midterm convention on September 9 and 10 at the American Airlines Center...
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Gunpoint Kneeling Inside U.S.-Funded Detention Hotel

Witnesses say police in Equatorial Guinea pointed rifles at U.S.-deported migrants inside a Malabo hotel, forcing them to kneel at gunpoint.Story HighlightsThree witnesses and video described police aiming rifles at deportees in a Malabo hotel.Reports say armed officers dragged detainees from rooms and threatened them during late-night raids.The hotel holds migrants sent under a U.S.–Equatorial Guinea transfer deal reported at $7.5 million.Rights groups and U.S. reports cite a pattern of abuse and arbitrary detention in Equatorial Guinea.Armed Confrontation Reported Inside Malabo Detention HotelReuters reported that police “pulled firearms” on migrants deported from the United States, with three witnesses describing...
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Guard Crime Claims Spark $5B Threat

President Trump threatened a $5 billion defamation lawsuit after a think tank’s study said his National Guard deployments did not cut violent crime.Story HighlightsTrump...
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Superyacht Arrives in Los Angeles With Its Name Covered

A nine-figure superyacht arrived in Marina del Rey with its name covered, and multiple outlets say it is J.K. Rowling’s Samsara.Story SnapshotReports identify the docked yacht as Samsara, owned by J.K. Rowling.The vessel’s nameplate was concealed soon after arrival in Marina del Rey.Coverage links the concealment to concerns about protests and privacy.The episode shows how wealth, secrecy, and public curiosity collide on the waterfront.What Arrived In Marina del Rey And Why It Drew A CrowdWitnesses saw a very large luxury yacht dock in Marina del Rey after the weekend. Reporters and onlookers noticed the nameplate was hidden, which only...
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Scammers Hijack Woman’s Bank Account

An 80-year-old woman could not buy food for three weeks after scammers hijacked her bank account, freezing her access to money.Story SnapshotScammers tricked an 80-year-old into revealing bank login details, locking her out.Account takeover is a common elder fraud tactic flagged by federal and financial agencies.Guidance says banks should be alerted fast and may reimburse unauthorized payments.Older adults report rising losses, with large-dollar harms climbing in recent years.What Happened To The VictimBritish tabloid reporting says an 80-year-old woman followed instructions from a scammer and logged into her bank, exposing her details. The criminal then took over the account. The...
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