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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has directed election officials in 29 states and the District of Columbia to preserve records connected to the 2024 election, intensifying the federal government’s effort to verify voter-registration systems and ensure compliance with election laws. The Justice Department’s letters were sent to jurisdictions that have resisted federal requests for detailed voter-registration information. The records may include addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers and partial […]

(AP) Chants of “Charlie, Charlie” broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump’s midterm convention as Republicans paid tribute Thursday to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago. The normally festive and rowdy crowd inside the basketball arena in Dallas quickly hushed as a five-minute memorial video began playing. It was a somber interlude in the convention’s parade of candidates. “One year […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers worried about the existential risk posed by new artificial intelligence products demanded information from OpenAI on Thursday with separate queries that underscored growing concerns in Washington about the technology’s potential to elude human control. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., launched an investigation Thursday into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company on its own. He is seeking more details about the attack on […]

By Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) – India’s payments authority launched a tap-and-pay option in its real-time payments network on Thursday, ahead of an expected full launch of Apple Pay in the country. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, according to a 2025 IMF report. It processed 24.51 billion transactions worth […]

(Refiles to remove extraneous word from headline) By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks across the globe. Oil prices jumped 6% overnight, with Brent crude futures hitting a four-month high of $109.97 a barrel on Friday. Oil flows […]

By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has right arm discomfort, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent him to the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The Pirates recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Ashcraft has enjoyed an All-Star season, making his first career Midsummer Classic in July. The 26-year-old has compiled a 14-6 record and 3.65 ERA over 28 starts […]

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt major with a comprehensive performance. The top seed simmered with frustration early in the match before finding her best level, sending over 29 winners and seven aces before closing it out with an […]

By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – The presidents and chancellors of Southeastern Conference member institutions concluded a virtual meeting Thursday without deciding on any sanctions against LSU. The SEC threatened LSU with outright expulsion from the league earlier this week as tensions mounted over coach Lane Kiffin’s pursuit of players who were cut from NFL teams during training camp. The conference had filed suit against the […]

By Richa Naidu and Aditya Kalra LONDON/NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Reuters) – India’s proposal to put health warning labels on some food products has sparked a nationwide debate over how the country came to rely on cheap packaged food while companies sold more nutritious versions of the same brands in other markets. With an income per household well below the global average, Indians are keen consumers of cheap food products […]