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A Vermont jury found Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder after he shot three men of Palestinian descent in 2023. The conviction came despite Eaton’s claim that he was acting on imagined instructions from intelligence agencies.
Construction workers accidentally severed a backup air‑traffic‑control cable, prompting ground stops at several major East Coast airports. Flights began to resume later that evening, though delays persisted into the night.
Paramount and Skydance have settled a multi‑state antitrust lawsuit, clearing a key obstacle to their $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The settlement includes production commitments that could add $300 million to $1.5 billion in U.S. film and TV output.
A UN special rapporteur says 68 U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels have killed over 220 people and may amount to crimes against humanity. The United States maintains the strikes target narco‑terrorists, but the report questions the legal basis for the attacks.
Patrick Clancy, the ex‑husband of Lindsay Clancy, says he forgave her to avoid being "eaten up inside forever". The case against Lindsay Clancy remains unresolved after a mistrial, with a new hearing set for 29 September.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford’s son, model Presley Gerber, died at age 27 while at a Los Angeles rehab facility. The family has asked for privacy as they mourn his loss.
CNN, Politico and MS NOW announced plans to sue the Trump administration after their White House credentials were revoked. The ban, announced by President Trump, was justified by accusations that the outlets publish "fiction or lies."
Ed Sheeran apologized for his remarks during a Philadelphia concert, linking his comments to the ongoing Macklemore controversy. The singer also addressed the Israel‑Palestine conflict and the impact on his tour.
Ed Sheeran will perform at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, his first concert after removing Macklemore from the tour. The decision, prompted by promoter and venue pressure, has led to dropped supporting acts, fan protests and a dip in ticket resale values.
President Donald Trump announced plans to create a new "AI Force" and to name an artificial‑intelligence tsar. The move comes amid rising alarm over AI risks and a broader U.S.–China tech rivalry.
President Donald Trump barred three major news outlets from the White House after a week of judicial and economic setbacks. The move revives a pattern of confrontations with the press that began in his first term.
President Donald Trump ordered the removal of badges for reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW, preventing them from entering the White House. Press‑freedom groups have called the action unconstitutional and a breach of First Amendment rights.
President Donald Trump said his son, Donald Trump Jr., has repaid a Russian oligarch who helped fund part of his wedding celebrations. The BBC has not independently verified the repayment.
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that authorizes up to 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas. The legislation also targets Russian officials, financial institutions and a shadow fleet of tankers, while carving out exemptions for nations importing less than 15% of their gas from Russia.
A lone juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said he had no doubt she intentionally killed her three children. The judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
JP Morgan has told investors it cannot model the end‑game of the US‑Iran conflict and therefore lacks a baseline view for oil prices. The bank’s note reflects broader market uncertainty as oil trades above $100 a barrel while key economic thresholds are being tested.
President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN and Politico from White House access, citing what he called “fake news.” The move has been condemned by press‑freedom groups as a likely violation of the First Amendment.
Director Zach Cregger admits he was unprepared for the wave of criticism that greeted his new Resident Evil film. The backlash stems from fans’ expectations that the movie would closely mirror the beloved video‑game series.
A California court ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of Emily Normandin‑Parker, a 23‑year‑old who was killed after a driver forced her and a friend from the vehicle on a highway. The decision came after a five‑day arbitration in which the arbitrator held Uber liable despite the company’s claim that the driver was an independent contractor.
Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, moving into an advisory role while his son Howard assumes the chair. The transition follows the earlier handover of the CEO position to Greg Abel and marks the end of Buffett’s six‑decade leadership of the conglomerate.
