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Judge forces White House to restore access for three outlets

The New York Times reports journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were allowed back into the White House around noon Thursday after Judge Timothy J. Kelly ordered the administration to immediately restore their credentials. The return followed a chaotic morning in which reporters were still turned away despite the overnight ruling, after President Trump barred the outlets last week over coverage he deemed fake. The Times reports the White House television pool remained suspended Thursday, leaving President Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping without live American network footage.

Follow-up to Judge orders White House to restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico access, September 24

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NYTWhite House Restores Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

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U.S., 4 stories

The Senate left presidential war powers intact in a 49-50 vote against ending Iran hostilities while courts checked detention and deportation policies. The day reads as institutions testing the limits of executive action.

16:36 Senate blocks resolution to end Iran war in 49-50 vote The Republican-led Senate on Thursday defeated a concurrent resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran, leaving presidential war powers intact. Four Republicans joined Democrats in support while Sen. John Fetterman voted no and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks did not vote. NPR linked the vote to rising fuel prices and GOP concern before the November midterms, while CNBC noted the measure was largely symbolic because concurrent resolutions carry no force of law.

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NPRIn one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war CNBCSenate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war

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17:10 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow third country deportations The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to pause a First Circuit ruling and allow third country deportations to resume while it seeks review, WaPo reported. The appeals court had upheld a federal judge's finding that the policy violates due process by failing to give migrants sufficient notice and a chance to raise torture or persecution claims. WaPo reports DHS has sent more than 25,000 migrants to third countries, mostly in Latin America and Africa, since the policy began last year.

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WaPoTrump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ‘third country’ deportations for now

15:11 Judge finds NYC immigration detention conditions inhumane and unconstitutional U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan found conditions at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City were inhumane and unconstitutional in a 127-page opinion issuing a permanent injunction. He said ICE held far more people than intended for far longer than the 12-hour limit, depriving detainees of sleep, sanitation, food, water and medical care. The order requires at least 50 square feet per person, room temperatures between 68 and 74 degrees, three daily meals with bottled water, hygiene supplies, bedding for overnight stays, on-site medical staff and confidential attorney calls.

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AxiosFederal judge blasts ICE over "inhumane" NYC detention conditions

14:22 Deaths of two University of Mississippi students spotlight kratom AP reported two University of Mississippi students, Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang, were found dead Monday in separate locations on and off campus, with toxicology reports still pending. Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said packages of kratom sold at a retail store were found during the investigation and urged people to avoid kratom, while noting there was no confirmed information it contributed to either death. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said state agencies were expediting toxicology reports, as AP placed the deaths in the context of growing federal and state scrutiny of kratom risks and regulation.

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APDeaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

World, 3 stories

The White House pageantry around Xi Jinping yielded a two month trade truce with little movement on security or rare earths. Meanwhile Netanyahu faced a walkout at the UN as France moved to guard Saudi oil infrastructure.

16:16 Trump and Xi extend trade truce amid lavish White House welcome Xi Jinping told Donald Trump the US and China should "coexist in peace" during his first White House visit in more than a decade, the FT reported. The Economist said the main achievement was a two-month extension of the trade truce to Jan. 10, with little progress on AI, security or rare earth compliance. The FT emphasized cooperation rhetoric and a planned AI Dialogue, while The Economist stressed pageantry over substance and a delayed Taiwan arms package.

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FTXi says US and China must ‘coexist in peace’ in historic White House visit EconomistWhat Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping has—and hasn’t—achieved

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17:21 Netanyahu defends wars at UN as delegates walk out in protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in a speech to the UN General Assembly after dozens of delegates walked out in protest, BBC reported. He vowed to continue fighting and rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, addressing the assembly by video after being denied a US visa, said Israeli policies threatened Palestinian existence and described the Gaza campaign as a genocidal war.

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BBCNetanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech

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16:34 France to send troops to protect Saudi oil port at Yanbu President Emmanuel Macron said France plans to send soldiers, radar systems and defense systems to help protect a refinery and crude oil pipeline in Yanbu, the WSJ reported. He said France was not getting involved in any conflict and said sending Rafale fighters would depend on how the situation evolves. The move follows attacks that shut the East-West pipeline and the Yasref refinery, a key wartime route letting Saudi exports avoid the Strait of Hormuz.

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WSJFrance to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port

Business, 3 stories

Meta sits near $2 trillion after its Muse rally while Anthropic locked in $11.6 billion of Akamai cloud capacity. Rising Treasury yields threaten both stories as markets debate inflation, AI debt and the Fed path.

17:17 Meta nears $2 trillion after best month since 2013 Meta shares jumped 36% in September after the release of its Muse personal AI assistant, leaving the stock about 1% away from a $2 trillion valuation and on pace for its best month since July 2013, Bloomberg reported. CNBC emphasized a different angle, focusing on CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiling the pendant-like Muse Charm device and expanded AI glasses ahead of OpenAI's event while noting the strategy remains unproven. Both outlets noted investor optimism about Muse driving transactions, alongside questions about heavy AI spending and a workable revenue model.

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BloombergMeta’s Best Month Since 2013 Has It on Cusp of $2 Trillion Level CNBCMeta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven

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17:40 Surging Treasury yields complicate Fed path and raise market strain fears Update Treasury yields rose as investors priced persistent inflation, higher energy prices and heavy AI related debt issuance, CNBC reported. Markets now expect further Fed rate hikes under Chair Kevin Warsh, though strategists cited by CNBC disagree on whether the Fed should react aggressively or stay patient. Wire reporting also notes elevated yields hint at a potential stock market correction.

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Follow-up to Bond yields climb as higher oil pressures stocks, September 24

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CNBCSurging Treasury yields pose a brand new problem for Kevin Warsh and the Fed

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16:11 Anthropic commits $11.6 billion to Akamai cloud services in seven-year deal Anthropic has committed to spend $11.6 billion on cloud services from Akamai Technologies under a seven-year contract, Reuters reported. Akamai issued a warrant allowing Anthropic to purchase shares convertible into about 7.7 million common shares, representing up to 5 percent, with part tied to the initial commitment and part to a potential $9 billion expansion. Akamai shares rose about 20 percent in extended trading, and the company estimated about $5.5 billion in capital expenditure related to the deal.

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ReutersAkamai, Anthropic sign $11.6 billion cloud services deal

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Google gave Gemini Live an animated face that talks in 97 languages, enterprise only for now. More consequential is ancient file notification flaws across major operating systems that still leak keystroke and browsing signals.

15:59 Google adds animated face to Gemini Live conversations Google's Gemini 3.8 Live update adds Live Avatar, an animated persona that lip-syncs and shows facial expressions during real-time conversations, according to the Verge. The avatar supports 97 languages and can display on-screen information while talking. It is currently limited to Gemini Enterprise customers, who can choose from preset avatars or create their own, with output marked by an invisible SynthID watermark.

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VergeGemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face

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13:00 Decades-old file notification flaws exposed users across major operating systems The Register reports researchers at Graz University of Technology found flaws in file notification systems on Linux, Android, Windows and macOS dating from 2000 to 2008. The systems leak file event data that can enable keystroke timing, website fingerprinting and UI redress attacks without revealing file contents. Linux was partially patched in December 2025, while Microsoft described the behavior as by design and no mitigation was made for Android, according to the researchers.

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RegisterDecades-old file security flaws found in Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows

Sports, 4 stories

Pete Crow-Armstrong swiped his 40th base to join the 40-40 club and send the Cubs back to October. Across town the White Sox completed the first playoff trip after back to back 100 loss seasons.

14:55 Pete Crow-Armstrong joins MLB 40/40 club as Cubs clinch playoff spot Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base in the bottom of the first inning of Chicago's 2-1 win over Miami on Thursday to become the seventh player in MLB history with 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. The 24-year-old center fielder has 45 home runs, making him the third player with at least 45 home runs and 40 steals alongside Shohei Ohtani and Alfonso Soriano, according to ESPN. The win clinched a second straight postseason berth for the Cubs, while fans at Wrigley Field chanted MVP.

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ESPNCubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 7th to reach 40/40 mark

15:47 Presti expects Thunder to stay elite despite roster departures Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Thursday the team can match or exceed last season despite trading Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins in cost saving moves. Presti said the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gives the team a high ceiling if healthy after a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He said Williams looks fantastic after injuries limited him to 38 games last season.

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ESPNPresti not expecting Thunder downturn despite departures

16:49 White Sox clinch playoff berth after consecutive 100-loss seasons ESPN reported the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to secure at least an American League wild card spot. The win made them the first team to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons and improved them to 82-77 with a chance to still win the AL Central. Kyle Teel homered and reached base five times while David Sandlin allowed one run over six innings.

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ESPNWhite Sox clinch playoff berth after back-to-back 100-loss seasons

13:05 NFL fines 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for beer chug celebration The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for imitating chugging a beer during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins, ESPN reported. Juszczyk, who calls the long-running celebration drinking his juice, has appealed and said he does not drink beer. The league also fined Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves for a similar celebration, while Cincinnati Bengals receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins face fines for their first-down celebration.

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ESPNNFL fines 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk for imitating 'chugging a beer'