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Morning NOISE, Sep 10

U.S., 07:54, 5 sources.

Trump pledges $5,000 payment if Republicans retain Congress

President Donald Trump said every adult US citizen would receive a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. NPR highlighted the lack of details on funding and estimated the cost could exceed $1 trillion, while the BBC reported that Vice-President JD Vance linked the proposal to tariff revenue. The pledge also raises legal questions because federal law prohibits payments intended to influence voting, though some lawyers said it could be viewed as a legal campaign promise or tax-related measure.

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NPRTrump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death BBCTrump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms

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U.S., 3 stories

A year after Charlie Kirk's killing reshaped six lives, President Trump promised $5,000 to adults if Republicans hold the House and Senate, while Gina Hinojosa put personal choice at the center of a tight Texas governor's race.

06:00 Year after Charlie Kirk killing, six lives reflect lasting impact WaPo marks one year since Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University through accounts from six people whose lives changed. Chapter leader Caleb Chilcutt and volunteer Jeb Jacobi describe continuing Turning Point USA work while facing fear and conspiracy theories. The accounts also include a Virginia lawyer who says the killing led him to Christianity, a professor placed on leave over her posts, a security executive seeing rising demand, and an attendee still coping with trauma.

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WaPoCharlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped lives. 6 people share their stories.

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05:04 Trump pledges $5,000 payment at GOP midterm convention The NYT described President Trump's appearance at a first-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention as largely retreads and self-congratulation. Both the NYT and wire reporting noted his pledge to pay $5,000 to Americans if Republicans keep power, with wire coverage specifying every American adult contingent on retaining the House and Senate.

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NYT‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention

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05:00 Hinojosa ad brings abortion to Texas governor race Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa released a 60-second ad recounting her decision 23 years ago to continue a pregnancy after a fatal Trisomy 18 diagnosis, without mentioning abortion. According to WaPo, the spot invokes choice in a state that bans abortions after six weeks with no exception for fetal anomalies. Hinojosa is running against three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a race polls show within a percentage point.

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WaPoDemocrat’s ad about tragic pregnancy injects abortion into tight governor’s race

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World, 3 stories

06:43 Trump says Iran war will end after US midterm elections President Donald Trump said the Iran war would end “immediately after” the November US midterm elections, arguing that Tehran is trying to influence the vote without providing evidence. The BBC focused on the conflict’s impact on oil prices and the broader economic fallout, while Reuters reported intensified attacks on shipping and regional energy routes. Reuters also said the Wall Street Journal reported that advisers privately warned the war could continue through Trump’s presidency, though Reuters could not verify that report.

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EconomistTrump says Iran war to end after US midterm elections, threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain BBCIran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

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06:19 Russian anxiety grows over war ahead of parliamentary vote Reuters reports anxiety is at its highest sustained level since 2022 as Ukrainian drone strikes bring the war closer to home, spurring demand for shatter resistant film and drone strike insurance and fears of another mobilisation after the vote despite Kremlin denials. Russia holds its first parliamentary election since 2022 from September 18 to 20, with ruling United Russia backed by President Vladimir Putin set to retain dominance while the Kremlin watches turnout as a gauge of public unease.

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ReutersAs Russians prepare to vote, anxiety over the war deepens

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02:30 Five dead, 86 missing after Philippines ferry fire near Coron The MV June Aster caught fire at 18:45 local time Wednesday while sailing from Manila to Coron with 117 passengers and 17 crew on board. The Philippine Coast Guard says five people are dead, 43 have been rescued and 86 remain missing, with fire and thick smoke still reported aboard the vessel now about 7.6 nautical miles off Turda village. Owner Atienza Interisland Ferries says it is devastated and cooperating with rescue efforts as survivors describe an explosion in the cargo hold and difficult sea conditions hampering the search.

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EconomistFive dead and 86 feared missing after Philippines ferry fire

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Business, 3 stories

Macy's raised its full year sales and earnings guidance on stronger comparable sales, while Washington held off on refined copper tariffs as record prices bite manufacturers. Meta drew a JPMorgan upgrade on early Muse traction.

07:29 Macy's posts strong quarter and raises full-year guidance CNBC reported Macy's posted growth in comparable sales and raised its full-year guidance for net sales, comparable sales and earnings per share. CEO Tony Spring said the company is in a healthier position as its turnaround plan continues. Reuters takes a different angle, focusing on US stock market vulnerability to shocks ahead of the midterms.

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CNBCMacy's posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold ReutersFearless US stock market vulnerable to shocks as midterms loom

06:18 White House delays copper tariffs amid affordability concerns Reuters reports the White House has not decided on refined copper tariffs as officials weigh higher manufacturing costs against potential benefits for domestic mining. The hesitation reflects a focus on affordability ahead of November midterms, with copper prices at record highs as buyers stockpile ahead of possible duties.

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ReutersWhite House copper tariff plan stalls amid affordability concerns, sources say

07:43 JPMorgan upgrades Meta on early traction for Muse AI agent JPMorgan upgraded Meta Platforms to overweight from neutral, with analyst Doug Anmuth citing strong early traction for the Muse AI agent. Bloomberg reported the app reached No. 3 in the US app store on its second day with usage at 10 times training cohorts, pointing to distribution to about 4 billion users as a competitive advantage. Shares rose 1.5 percent in premarket trading after a 6.6 percent gain Wednesday, and Anmuth raised his December 2027 price target to $820 from $640.

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BloombergMeta Upgraded at JPMorgan as Muse Highlights Better AI Position

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OpenAI says its big math breakthroughs did not use researchers' private chats, but cannot quite prove it. When only the lab can audit the training data, trust gets a lot harder to verify.

07:00 Mathematicians demand proof OpenAI did not use their work The Verge reports mathematician Andreas Thom accused OpenAI of dishonesty over its non-sofic groups result, saying the company failed to prove his prior ChatGPT interactions were excluded from training data. The dispute follows Tristan Buckmaster questioning whether his Codex use aided OpenAI's Navier-Stokes solution, which OpenAI said did not use specific user data while adding it could not rule out help from de-identified usage data. Thom argues only OpenAI can verify its pipeline and should disclose datasets, underscoring uncertainty about what training data major AI models actually used.

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VergeMathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work RegisterAI uprising postponed after Copilot falls off the web

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06:00 Studies probe popular supplements link to faster cognitive decline WaPo reported on January, April and June studies linking vitamin D, omega-3 and glucosamine supplements to faster cognitive decline or progression from mild impairment to dementia in older adults. Researchers hypothesize that aging changes in the blood-brain barrier and brain metabolism may alter how nutrients act, but stress the observational findings are preliminary and do not prove causation. The authors do not recommend stopping the supplements, but say age specific guidance may be needed if risks are confirmed.

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WaPoScientists are investigating whether popular supplements could harm the aging brain

04:54 August ties July 2023 as Earth's hottest month on record NPR reported August averaged 16.96 degrees Celsius, technically one-hundredth of a degree above July 2023 but considered a tie within uncertainty, and 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Copernicus lead Samantha Burgess said the climate system is operating outside expected ranges, while scientists said fossil fuel burning was the main driver with El Nino adding a smaller share. The coverage also noted the US Lower 48 had its hottest summer on record, surpassing the 1936 Dust Bowl mark.

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NPRScientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured

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00:40 Dodgers place Ohtani on injured list, call up De Paula Shohei Ohtani will go on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort after sitting out six of seven games, with Sept. 23 as his earliest possible return, according to ESPN. Manager Dave Roberts said the time off should allow Ohtani to reset for the final stretch and postseason. The Dodgers will call up 21-year-old prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to take over at designated hitter during the absence.

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ESPNOhtani heads to IL; Dodgers calling up top prospect De Paula to play DH

Wed 23:34 Seahawks beat Patriots as Darnold exits early with hip injury Seattle defeated New England 13-10 after Sam Darnold left during the opening possession with a right hip injury. Drew Lock threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while Seattle’s defense intercepted Drake Maye three times. ESPN reported that initial tests on Darnold were encouraging but inconclusive, with an MRI scheduled for Thursday.

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ESPNSeahawks take Week 1 win over Patriots, lose QB Darnold early