What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms
This week, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s plans to impose new rules for mail-in voting for the midterm elections in November.
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Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham, left, and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney attend the League Cup third round round soccer match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Liverpool, England. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
· Rob Gillies
Two Robinhood Engineers Accused Of Making $50,000 By Front-Running Crypto Listings
Federal prosecutors have accused two former Robinhood engineers of turning their access to the company’s crypto plans into personal trades, according to Bloomberg.
· Tyler Durden
Industry and government must be held to account over damage to Murujuga rock art
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· Judith Hugo, Susan Swain
Germany to send fighter jets to Latvia during election amid drone threat
BERLIN — Germany will deploy Eurofighter jets to Latvia to help protect its airspace during next month’s parliamentary election as repeated drone incursions have raised security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank.
· Chris Lunday
FBI Agent Wanted To Criminally Investigate Elon Musk, Email Shows
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality
By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speech
· Laura Snapes
Eisenkot rejects claim he promised Ra'am a place in future coalition during Bedouin meeting
Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot denied on Wednesday that he promised to bring Ra'am into a future coalition or government, saying his party did not discuss the composition of a future government during a meeting with Bedouin local authority heads.
· SHIR PERETS
Afghan man gets 20 years in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport
This courtroom sketch depicts government witness Bruce Hoffman testifying as defendant Mohammad Sharifullah, seated left, listens during the opening day of the trial for Sharifullah in federal court in Alexandria, Va., April 20, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)
· Michael Kunzelman
US senator calls to increase non-profit security grant funding in light of rising antisemitism
US Senator for Nevada Jacky Rosen called for a major expansion of federal security funding for religious institutions on Monday, warning that American Jewish communities are facing an unprecedented wave of threats and violence during the High Holy Days.
· ALEX CARSON
3 charged by federal authorities for $12M fraud in Southern California
Federal authorities have charged three people with stealing $12 million in homelessness aid, allegedly using the money to buy real estate, take luxury trips, and purchase vintage vehicles. The Trump administration is emphasizing a crackdown on fraud and waste in government programs.
· Ken Sweet
Nvidia's 'Super Bowl of AI' will return to Washington and a very different political climate | The National
Nvidia announced that one of its flagship AI conferences, GTC will be returning to Washington later this year. Unlike the last time it took place in the US capital, public perception of AI has drastically soured.
· Cody Combs
Nvidia's GTC will return to Washington and a very different political climate | The National
Nvidia announced that one of its flagship AI conferences, GTC will be returning to Washington later this year. Unlike the last time it took place in the US capital, public perception of AI has drastically soured.
· Cody Combs
Pentagon CTO says U.S. government shouldn't take stakes in tech giants, questions adding AI rules
The top Pentagon technology official said Wednesday the Trump administration shouldn't seek to nationalize or take partial government stakes in artificial intelligence companies.
· Kevin Breuninger
Russians Prepare for an Election With Less Choice Than Ever
In the hit 2007 Russian political satire “Election Day,” a group of radio executives is sent to a provincial region as it elects its new governor. Their task is to manufacture a candidate, win over voters and make sure the right person gets elected.
· Moscow Times Reporter
Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings
Syria's parliament voted on Wednesday to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported, in one of the first significant legislative moves by the country's new assembly.
· REUTERS
Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'
Even an attack on Islam’s holiest city has not been enough to unite the Middle East in responding to the Iranian axis, Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, a day after Saudi Arabia said its air defenses had shot down a Houthi drone south of Mecca.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Von der Leyen’s call for talks on pausing AI can’t quell extinction risk fears
STRASBOURG — Ursula von der Leyen has declared herself an AI “optimist.” Yet in the face of rising warnings of the technology’s threats to humanity, the European Commission president on Wednesday sounded far more like a realist — and one with limited room for maneuver.
· Pieter Haeck
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliament
· Angeliquechrisafis
Le Canada futur “membre associé” de l’UE ? Les gouvernements européens pris au dépourvu par Ursula von der Leyen
BRUXELLES — La proposition d’Ursula von der Leyen de faire du Canada le “premier membre associé” de l’UE a surpris les Etats membres, et suscité des inquiétudes quant aux contreparties que cela pourrait impliquer.
· Gabriel Gavin
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang shrug off red-alarm AI warnings calling for government regulation
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· Taylor Herzlich
Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries
Blueprint sets 22 major goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets five key areas of development
· Natalie Wong
Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries
Blueprint sets 22 major goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets five key areas of development
· Natalie Wong
Families torn apart as Yemen fighting forces more than 125,000 civilians to flee | The National
Aisha Mohammad does not know what became of her five children after she fled the coastal area where they lived during clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces in south-west Yemen.
· Nada AlTaher
Labor seats get more than 90% of funding distributed under controversial multi-million dollar grants program
Guardian Australia analysis adds to concerns over the federal scheme, which is to be the subject of a Senate inquiry
· Sarah Basford Canales, Benita Kolovos, Luca Ittimani
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua Bengio
· Danmilmo
Aboriginal land councils fear new NSW law will cut amount of land open to traditional owners’ claims
Chair of Indigenous land group says his organisation was not consulted before the bill was introduced in parliament
· Douglas Smith
Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code
Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says
· Simpson Cheung
Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code
Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says
· Simpson Cheung
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
The United States war on Iran has cost the country $38bn so far, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said this week, adding that an estimated $3bn will be added every month if the conflict continues, placing strain on the country’s finances and economy.
· Urooba Jamal
House Votes To Pass Iran War Powers Resolution
Authored by Timothy Frudd via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Thousands of seminary girls fundraise for yeshivas after draft dodgers lead to budget cuts - report
Thousands of seminary girls were recruited for a mass fundraising campaign for Keren Olam Hatorah, a haredi (ultra-Orthodox) organization that supports yeshivas after the Israeli government cut their budgets due to the draft issue, KAN News reported Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Germany’s rearmament push runs through America
WASHINGTON — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius came to the Pentagon on Wednesday with a dilemma: Berlin wants a stronger, more self-reliant European military, but much of what it needs comes from the United States.
· Rixa Fürsen
N. Korea’s overseas workers generate up to $800m a year: report
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
The US needs a political endgame for Iran, not just more pressure - opinion
The United States does not lack leverage against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It lacks a political endgame.
· KAMYAR BEHRANG
Merz abandons UN trip amid sinking approval – Reuters
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz has reportedly canceled his planned trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, as his political future hangs in the balance after a landslide loss to the right-wing AfD in state elections.Merz was scheduled to travel to New York next week, where high-level meetings between world le…
· RT
Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027
New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee’s latest policy address
· Simpson Cheung
Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027
New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee’s latest policy address
· Simpson Cheung
Lanao del Sur governor backs Macacua’s continued leadership in BARMM
ILIGAN CITY— Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. has expressed his support for the continued leadership of Abdulraof Macacua as chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the region’s first parliamentary elections.
· Divina M. Suson
Russian war with Europe would be ‘very short’ – Lavrov
Russia would make short work of European nations if they decided to attack it, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
· RT
Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks
Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks
Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis
· Joseph Sipalan
China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational
· Shi Jiangtao
China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational
· Shi Jiangtao
Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments
Policy blueprint sets HK$126 billion tourism target by 2030, with film tourism and major sporting events among its priorities
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments
Policy blueprint sets HK$126 billion tourism target by 2030, with film tourism and major sporting events among its priorities
· Wynna Wong
Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to curb mail-in voting, raising fears that the US president might use federal powers to meddle in November’s midterm elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
What next for Gabriel and Man Utd?
JJ Gabriel in action for Manchester United in Premier League 2 this month
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Britain’s long history of adversarial policies toward Iran and Israel - opinion
The decision by Britain’s Labour government to impose new sanctions on Israel, just as the Islamic Republic’s regional Axis of Evil has been heavily degraded, its top leadership eliminated, and its proxy networks shattered, is not a routine diplomatic shift. It is the continuation of a long-standing, calculated hist…
· TINA GHAZIMORAD
Canada may become 'first associate member' of EU, European Commission president says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would work with Canada to become the EU's first "associate member" in her annual speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday.
· REUTERS