Ossoff challenges Hegseth on the cost and duration of a possible Iran war
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Ossoff challenges Hegseth on claimed costs and duration of a possible Iran war. The comparison is presented to question assertions about how expensive and how long any Iran war could be.
Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as the architect of a horrific genocide
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Mamdani said U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as the architect of a horrific genocide. He urged the federal government to ensure Netanyahu is tried for war crimes, including through the International Criminal Court.
Trump ally says he will work with people he disagrees with after Arizona primary win – US politics live
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Andy Biggs, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Arizona Republican nomination for governor after the Arizona primary. He said he would work with people he disagrees with, and he will challenge incumbent Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs.
AP News: What to know about Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, which is home to an underground nuclear site threatened by Trump
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Iran is building Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz, a site reported as an underground nuclear facility under construction. Trump said it could be targeted “pretty soon” and “very heavily,” while experts estimate deep excavation and the site is uninspected by the UN watchdog.
France passes a law banning social media use for children under 15
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France’s parliament approved a ban on social media for children under 15 starting January 2027. The law requires age verification for access, with officials citing effective checks and critics citing privacy, circumvention, and speed concerns.
Trump reaches a contentious new nuclear deal, and AI models go rogue
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A report says Trump reached a contentious new nuclear deal, and it also says A.I. models went rogue. The update combines nuclear diplomacy and A.I. safety, indicating tension and possible risk in both areas.
Hong Kong’s Chinese medicine hospital to launch stroke and back pain programmes next week
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Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital will launch stroke and lower back pain programmes next week. It says bookings open Wednesday and plans 23 special disease programmes over five years, citing clinical advantages and demand.
Anthropic increases its midterm spending to $40 million to support AI regulation
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Anthropic increased its midterm spending to $40 million, up from its prior level. It says the spending increase aims to push for AI regulation amid a conflict among Silicon Valley factions.
Kalshi expands its US election betting offerings ahead of the midterms
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Kalshi expanded its US election betting offerings ahead of the midterms. The company is positioning itself as a primary reference for US election odds through a new odds illustration portal.
Senate rabble-rousers are gaining power
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Hardline conservatives are gaining power in the Senate by taking top roles on key committees and subcommittees. Changes in committee leadership can shape probes, subpoenas, and oversight, including Johnson’s Budget and Homeland Security investigations roles.