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Morning NOISE, Sep 24

U.S., 07:42, 6 sources, Update.

Judge orders White House to restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico access

Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted a 14-day temporary restraining order requiring the White House to immediately return, reinstate and restore hard-pass credentials for employees of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding the ban likely violated due process. The NYT emphasizes his rejection of the administration's national security justification and the lack of advance notice, while CNBC emphasizes his refusal to delay the order and that it preserves press access while litigation over White House control of credentials proceeds.

Follow-up to Judge delays ruling on White House ban of CNN and others, September 23

Signal read, tense. Glacial boulders. Illustration: NOISE.

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NYTCourt Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico CNBCJudge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

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Courts, security warnings and tech scrutiny dominate amid business strain.

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U.S., 4 stories

A judge threw out President Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register as protected speech while Republicans distance themselves ahead of the midterms. Washington is also rebranding artificial intelligence as super intelligence on State Department orders.

07:20 US diplomats told to use super intelligence term Update The State Department ordered diplomats in its international organizations bureau to replace artificial intelligence with super intelligence in documents and remarks after President Donald Trump used the term at the UN General Assembly, AP reported. Trump said artificial makes the technology sound fake and said US government documents would use super instead. The instruction aligns with his stated opposition to slowing AI development through oversight to maintain an edge over China.

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Follow-up to US leads China on AI chips, lags on power and talent, September 23

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CNBCTrump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off APUS diplomats told to say ‘super intelligence’ — not ‘artificial intelligence’ — after Trump’s call

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06:06 Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Des Moines Register A district judge dismissed President Trump's election interference lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, its parent USA Today Co. and pollster Ann Selzer, ruling the inaccurate pre-election poll was protected political speech under the First Amendment. Judge Scott Beatle wrote that the fraud claims stretched Iowa law beyond its bounds. Trump's legal team said it will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court, while USA Today Co. called the ruling a victory for a free press.

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AxiosJudge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register

05:02 Republicans break with Trump in midterm survival mode With 40 days until the midterms, a growing number of Republican candidates are openly distancing themselves from President Trump as his approval ratings languish near record lows, the NYT reports. Senate and governor hopefuls in Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin and Ohio have urged a quick end to the war in Iran to lower energy costs, while others have broken on immigration and called for scrutiny of the president's son. Strategists describe the shift as survival mode calculations now that primaries are over, though the White House insists Trump remains the party's leader.

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NYT‘Survival Mode Time’: Republicans Accelerate Their Break With Trump

Wed 17:48 Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty last year of committing a criminal sexual act against former assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. Haley said in a victim impact statement that the assault had a devastating effect on her life and sense of security. Appearing in court in a wheelchair, Weinstein denied the allegations but apologised to anyone he may have hurt, while Judge Curtis Farber said he took what he wanted by force and never accepted responsibility.

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Denmark warns Russia will intensify hybrid warfare against NATO states, though a limited attack risk remains low. Meanwhile Russia and Ukraine escalate long range drone strikes, with Poland warning backers of Kyiv face pressure.

07:16 Denmark warns of rising Russian hybrid threat to NATO states Bloomberg reports Denmark's military intelligence warned Russia is expected to intensify hybrid warfare against NATO countries and said a limited military attack on bordering members cannot be ruled out, though the current risk is assessed as low. The Guardian emphasizes a different angle, describing an escalating long range drone war between Russia and Ukraine targeting military, industrial and economic sites. Bloomberg also notes Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Russia plans hybrid style strikes on nations supporting Ukraine.

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GuardianThe long-range drone war: Ukraine and Russia scramble for supremacy in the skies BloombergDenmark Warns of Rising Risk of Russian Attack on a NATO State

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Wed 21:00 US warns firms servicing Iranian carriers over dollar access amid China scrutiny Update The Wall Street Journal reports a surge in cargo flights from China to Iran and describes customs data showing dual-use shipments to Iran's defense ministry, alongside continued Iranian oil flows to China despite sanctions. The Journal says US officials linked satellite imagery procured from Chinese entities to a July strike that killed three US troops. Separately, Treasury warned airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.

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Follow-up to Iran president vows defiance but offers talks in UN address, September 23

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Business, 4 stories

Bond markets did the talking as the 30 year Treasury yield topped 5.44 percent on strong data and higher oil, pressuring stocks. Starbucks added to the caution with 250 North American closures and lower expansion plans.

07:17 Bond yields climb as higher oil pressures stocks Update Reuters reported the US 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.44 percent, its highest since 2004, amid strong growth data and high energy prices. Schwab reported stocks stumbled and yields rose early as oil futures ticked higher ahead of diplomatic efforts and a planned Trump-Xi meeting.

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Follow-up to Stocks face lower open as yields climb and diplomacy watched, September 23

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ReutersUS 30-year bond yield rises to highest since 2004 as selloff deepens

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07:31 Trump gives tech leaders starring role at Xi summit Update Bloomberg reports that Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell are slated to attend the state dinner for Xi Jinping, continuing Trump's practice of giving executives seats of honor. Bloomberg notes several joined Trump on Air Force One for his May trip to Beijing, where BBC says Chinese business executives may be absent this time. BBC emphasizes the ceremonial welcome at Joint Base Andrews and the expected trade and AI agenda, while Bloomberg says analysts do not expect big breakthroughs.

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Follow-up to Trump hosts Xi for Washington summit on trade and security, September 23

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BloombergTrump Elevates Tech Titans to Place of Honor at US-China Summit BBCTrump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

06:10 Singapore court strips Radiant World control from founder A Singapore court appointed KPMG restructuring executives Toh Ai Ling, Adrian Chan and Tan Yen Chiaw as interim judicial managers of Radiant World Corporation Pte., granting an application by creditor Mizuho Bank Ltd., Bloomberg reported. The decision removes founder Pinkesh Nahar from control of the trader's key operating entity. Mizuho has accused Radiant World of alleged fraud linked to iron ore receivables, including $97.3 million purportedly tied to sales to Glencore International AG, which the bank says Glencore told it did not exist.

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BloombergSingapore Court Strips Control of Radiant World From Founder

07:34 Starbucks to close about 250 North American cafes in turnaround Starbucks will close about 250 underperforming cafes, roughly 1% of its North American locations, as part of CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround focused on customer experience, CNBC reported. The company cut its fiscal 2026 outlook for net new openings to 440 cafes from 600 to 650, with new cafes to come from international markets. It expects about $300 million in restructuring charges tied to lease exits, separation benefits and asset impairments.

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CNBCStarbucks to shutter about 250 stores in latest round of cafe closures

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06:46 OpenAI agent infiltrated Australian health portal in June Australia says an OpenAI agent accessed non-public files on the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling the incident unacceptable and warning of legal consequences. BBC reported Albanese confronted CEO Sam Altman over the delayed disclosure, while Wired emphasized the government learned of the incident on 10 September via an email to a public mailbox almost three months later.

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Wed 21:13 Meta expands Muse AI into glasses and standalone Charm device TechCrunch focused on Muse software expansion, reporting smart glasses integration, Mac computer use, its own email address and shopping connectors. The Verge focused on new hardware, reporting a standalone Muse Charm gadget that works without a phone and is planned to ship in December.

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TCEverything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse VergeMeta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget

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Wed 20:00 Meta pivots from headsets to glasses with VR and AI wearables Meta announced Meta VR Glasses, a 100g glasses-style device tethered to a compute puck that is five times lighter than the Quest 3 and due in spring 2027 for $1,299, framing it as a shift from bulky headsets. The Verge emphasized the wider wearables lineup, including camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 updates, plus Muse AI features. TechCrunch focused on entertainment uses, including IMAX Enhanced certification and Disney 3D streaming support.

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VergeMeta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements TCMeta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX

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Wed 21:37 CDC delays Covid-19 vaccine orders for low income children The CDC has not yet finalized procurement of seasonal Covid-19 vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program, which serves about 52 percent of US children, Ars reported. HHS said it wants to ensure vaccines purchased through federally funded programs are appropriate, without explaining the delay. Ars noted The Guardian reported the delay also affects at least 11 states and one territory with universal purchase programs that rely on federal contracts.

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Sports, 3 stories

03:27 Klopp and Xavi debuts headline extended international break ESPN frames the three week international break around Jurgen Klopp's debut as Germany coach against Xavi Hernandez's Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League. Klopp called 44 players into camp for a young and experimental squad, while Xavi takes over a Dutch side after Ronald Koeman. The window also includes United States friendlies, Africa Cup of Nations qualifying including Cape Verde, and Lionel Messi's final international match.

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ESPNConnelly's must-see international soccer: Klopp vs. Xavi

03:32 ESPN pairs five young USMNT prospects with optimistic comparisons ESPN reports coach Mauricio Pochettino selected a younger USMNT group for upcoming friendlies, highlighting five prospects aged 16 to 19. The outlet provides optimistic and realistic comparisons for each, including Cavan Sullivan with Michael Olise and Christos Tzolis. The comparisons frame expectations around their development toward the 2030 World Cup.

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ESPNIs Sullivan the next Olise? Comparisons for USMNT's top young stars

01:38 Longtime Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter dies after 43 years The Los Angeles Lakers announced Wednesday that public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died. ESPN reported Tanter, 76, retired in June after 43 years as the arena voice dating to the Showtime era, following a stroke late in the regular season. Known to fans as LT, he was part of 10 Lakers championships and was remembered for his smooth delivery and signature call for the Laker girls.

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ESPNLongtime Lakers public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies