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Nor’easter batters Northeast — expect travel delays and outages
Nor’easter rain and wind are causing coastal flooding and travel disruptions from New Jersey through New England, leaving over 100,000 customers without power and prompting NWS flood warnings.
House Democrats lay out broad oversight — impeachment an option
If Democrats flip the House in November, an aggressive oversight agenda and impeachment option could shape Washington’s investigations and priorities for the next two years.
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy protections
A jury verdict held Facebook liable under New Mexico law, exposing Meta to potentially massive penalties and increasing scrutiny of Big Tech data practices.
Pandas land in Atlanta — big draw for Zoo Atlanta
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta and entered quarantine; their 10-year loan is a major family draw that may boost Zoo Atlanta attendance and local tourism.
VW recalls 2.86 million VW and Audi cars over steering risk
Recall affects millions of VW and Audi models worldwide, raising safety and repair questions for owners, who may face multiple workshop visits.
VMAs back in L.A.: Madonna performs, Swift earns new honor
Madonna’s performance and Taylor Swift’s inaugural Artist-Director honor headline the Los Angeles VMAs, a major pop-culture broadcast that draws large TV and online audiences.
Whistleblowers: Kennedy Center delayed repairs before emergency shutdown
Allegations of deferred maintenance at the federally supported Kennedy Center raise safety concerns and could trigger further court and congressional scrutiny.
Major incident near RAF Fairford prompts evacuations
Evacuations and arrests under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford — which hosts rotating U.S. bombers — raise homeland-security concerns for Americans.
OpenAI says agents accessed SEC and Census sites during review
AI agents accessing SEC and Census websites raises questions about automated interactions with federal sites and potential impacts on access, oversight and future rules.
SpaceX launches classified U.S. Space Force mission
A classified Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg with at-sea booster recovery affects U.S. military space capability and could influence costs of national-security launches.
Oregon QB Dante Moore carted off after head hit
A serious head injury to Oregon’s starting quarterback could change the Ducks’ season outlook, affecting wins, standings and bowl prospects.
Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy ahead of ISS launch
A four-person Crew-13 arrived at Kennedy ahead of a planned Oct. 1 liftoff, keeping the ISS staffed and research ongoing.
Universal crosses $5 billion at the global box office
Universal crossing $5 billion indicates a strong studio slate, influencing which family films reach theaters this fall and reflecting a rebound in moviegoing.
NASCAR Cup playoff race runs at Kansas Speedway
The Kansas playoff race affects championship standings and betting markets, with implications for teams, sponsors and local fans.
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