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Trump Downplays Risks of AI
President Trump downplayed the need to slow artificial intelligence development, saying he does not want to cede America’s technological edge to China even as industry pioneers warn the pace carries risks. He acknowledged the possibility of some regulation but offered no specifics. Source
Indonesian rescuers pressed into a fourth day searching for survivors after a passenger ferry carrying more than 240 people capsized in rough seas in the Java Sea. At least six people have died, and 129 remain missing as crews battle high winds and waves to reach the wreckage. Source
A construction crane collapsed onto passing cars in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, igniting a fire and trapping workers in a storage container. Four people suffered only minor injuries in what officials called a remarkable outcome given the scale of the wreckage. Find out More
Politics
The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration enforce new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the midterms, keeping in place a lower court’s block on a U.S. Postal Service rule. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented, marking a rare loss for the administration on the court’s emergency docket. Source
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol for the first time in three months, casting a vote from a wheelchair after a fall left him hospitalized in June. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican, who is not seeking reelection, said he is still not back to 100% but is eager to finish out the term. Source
Texas Rep. Al Green is forcing a House vote to impeach President Trump this week, citing the killings of several people by federal immigration officers. Green, who lost his own primary in May, has become one of the president’s most persistent critics in Congress. Source
U.S. News
Ten cooling towers in the South Bronx, including one at Yankee Stadium, were ordered disinfected after testing positive for Legionella bacteria. Health officials have not reported any illnesses linked to the towers. See Details
Amazon suspended operations with a cargo carrier after one of the airline’s planes was involved in a crash near Miami. The e-commerce giant said the pause would remain in effect while the incident is investigated. Source
New federal rules governing student visa admission periods and updated forms for extending nonimmigrant status take effect this week, with older editions of key USCIS forms rejected starting today. The changes arrive as the government prepares to reset annual immigrant visa allocations for the new fiscal year. Find out More
Business
U.S. stock futures were little changed early Tuesday as traders weighed rising oil prices and Treasury yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. The 10-year Treasury yield touched its highest level since 2007 overnight before easing back slightly. Find out More
Asian markets sank and oil prices extended gains as Middle East tensions and a Houthi takeover of a key Yemeni shipping route fueled fresh inflation fears. Investors are increasingly betting the Fed will raise rates rather than cut them this week. Read More
Shares of major technology companies fell globally after industry leaders called for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development. The declines came as bond yields continued climbing on inflation concerns tied to rising energy costs. Source
World News
A Russian drone strike hit a Ukrainian train standing at a station near the Polish border shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had departed. Johnson and other British and EU security officials were unharmed. Source
Hundreds gathered for a mass funeral in eastern Congo to mourn 27 children killed when a fire swept through two adjacent schools last week. A stampede broke out as students tried to flee after the blaze, which began in a nearby house. Find out More
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland said Westminster’s authority "is coming to an end" and called for greater autonomy from the UK government. Scottish First Minister John Swinney joined counterparts from the other nations in the joint appeal. Source
Entertainment
A new sports biopic trailer is spotlighting the true story of John Tuggle, the final pick of the 1983 NFL draft who inspired his New York Giants teammates after being diagnosed with cancer. "Superman" star David Corenswet plays Tuggle in the film. Source
Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Nicole Kidman were among the stars turning heads on the Emmys red carpet Monday night, with host Mariska Hargitay arriving in a striking red gown ahead of her hosting debut. Niecy Nash-Betts and wife Jessica Betts also drew attention with a glamorous couples moment. Find out More
Justin and Hailey Bieber marked their eighth wedding anniversary with a playful pool table competition, sharing photos of the low-key celebration online. Hailey poked fun at her own game, joking about "8 years of me being horrendous at playing pool." Find out More
Sports
Kenneth Walker III shined in his Kansas City debut, and Patrick Mahomes returned from a nine-month knee injury as the Chiefs routed the Broncos 31-10 in the NFL season’s first Monday night game. Taylor Swift watched from a suite with Tom Cruise as she cheered on fiancé Travis Kelce. Find out More
Texas surged to No. 1 in the latest CBS Sports 138 college football rankings after storming back to beat Ohio State, while Oklahoma State and Michigan made massive leaps following upset wins. Voters are still sorting out how to weigh Michigan’s mixed results through two weeks. Source
The Dodgers and Yankees became the latest teams to clinch postseason spots as the MLB playoff picture continues taking shape down the stretch. Wild card races in both leagues remain tight with just weeks left in the regular season. Read More
Off the Wall
A quadruple amputee in Jersey took steps without walking sticks for the first time since losing all four limbs to septic shock brought on by meningitis. Lily McGarry, 25, said she is "just starting to feel like me again" after months of recovery and physiotherapy. See Details
