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At least 10 killed and 62 wounded in an explosion at military base in Bolivia. Seven people reported missing.
The blast in an area where pyrotechnic material is stored.
Homes near the base damaged with glass windows shattering...Reuters-Al Jazeera Qatar
AT THE PENTAGON ABOUT 50 OFFICIALS FOR THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF GIVEN POLYGRAPH TESTS.
THIS BECAUSE OF LEAKS OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA INCLUDING THE DEPLETION OF US MUNITIONS STOCKS CAUSED BY THE IRAN WAR...NEW YORK TIMES
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky says that President Trump's executive order on beef labeling falls well short of labeling the country of origin of beef products entering the US.
The order creates a process to study the issue with a final decision possible after the election.
Massie says that current law does not allow labeling of beef products country of origin...Rep. Thomas Massie "X"
AHEAD OF CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING'S VISIT TO THE US ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, US AND CHINESE OFFICIALS ARE EXPECTED TO DISCUSS AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) SAFETY RISKS.
TWO SOURCES SAYS AI SAFETY TALKS WITH CHINA WILL BE LED ON THE US SIDE BY SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SCOTT BESSENT.
ONE ASPECT OF THE TALKS SAID TO BE THE US DESIRE FOR COOPERATION WITH CHINA ON SELF-POLICING TO PREVENT AI CYBERATTACKS INCLUDING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION...REUTERS-JERUSALEM POST ISRAEL
A new era of "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI) has been proclaimed by Open AI CEO Greg Brockman.
This is the kind of AI that can perform independently and better than human intelligence.
Mr. Brockman noting his announcement is based on his own personal estimation of where AI stands right now...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
A FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE EXTENDING HER ORDER BLOCKING US POSTAL SERVICE MAIL-IN BALLOT RULES FOR NOVEMBER'S ELECTON.
JUDGE INDIRA TALWANI SPEAKING OF THE RULES BEING 'LIKELY UNCONSTITUTIONAL'.
HER NEW INJUNCTION IN CONNECTION WITH A LAWSUIT BY TWO DOZEN STATES RUN BY DEMOCRATS AND VOTERS ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSING THE RULES...CBS NEWS-MSN USA
Two killed in an Israeli air attack on a motorcycle in southern Lebanon.
Israel claiming control of Ali al-Taher ridge a strategic land formation in the area.
Hezbollah not acknowledging one way or another whether it still controls the ridge...News Agencies-Al Jazeera Qatar
IN THE UKRAINE WAR A RUSSIAN DRONE ATTACK ON UKRAINE'S "SBU" SECURITY SERVICE HEADQUARTERS IN KIEV.
BRITISH POLITICS A VIDEO 'HIT PIECE' ON THE REFORM PARTY.
THE VIDEO REVEALED BY MEDIA OUTLET 'CHANNEL 4' INVOLVED CONVERSATION IN A PUB.
IT WAS BROADCAST AS THE REFORM PARTY'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE WAS ABOUT TO BEGIN.
LEADER NIGEL FARAGE SAYING NO LAWS WERE BROKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CONVERSATION.
A POLITICAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION APPROACHED WITH A COMPLAINT OVER REFORM'S ALLEGED PLANS TO USE US FIRMS FOR POLLING...SKY NEWS UK
US politics here in Pennsylvania Democrats sharply critical of fellow Democrat US Senator John Fetterman.
A very negative story about Senator Fetterman published by "The Wall Street Journal" pointing to neglect of his constituents.
Former staffers and text messages providing source material for the story.
One part of the report was about his decision not to attend the funeral of three police officers killed in an incident in York County.
Most of the Democrat criticism focused on Fetterman's overall performance as a US Senator he faces re-election in 2028.
But State Representative Chris Deluzio from the Pittsburgh area did allude to Fetterman's rigid support of Israel...PennLive.com-MSN
A MISTRIAL DECLARED AT THE MASSACHUSETTS MURDER TRIAL OF LINDSAY CLANCY.
CLANCY ACCUSED OF MURDERING HER THREE CHILDREN WITH JURORS TELLING THE JUDGE THEY WERE HOPELESSLY DEADLOCKED PRIOR TO HIS MISTRIAL DECISION.
CLANCY'S LAWYER KEVIN REDDINGTON SPEAKING OF 11 JURORS WILLING TO ACQUIT HER...SKY NEWS UK BLOG
The US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visiting Russia and Ukraine this weekend.
US President Donald Trump speaking of a proposal to end the war in Ukraine no details given...
PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SOCIAL MEDIA DEMANDING A FEDERAL RESERVE INTEREST RATE CUT.
HE SAYS TODAY'S UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT SHOWING 162,000 NEW JOBS LAST MONTH JUSTIFIES THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS OF SUCH A CUT...TRUMP POST...CNBC USA...
IN A SEPARATE SOCIAL MEDIA POST THIS AFTERNOON MR. TRUMP ANGERED OVER THE LACK OF A RISE IN STOCKS TODAY.
HE CONTENDED THAT THE MARKETS SHOULD HAVE REACTED DIFFERENTLY TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT NEWS.
Tensions running high in Germany ahead of the Sunday election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Authorities have linked online activity supporting the Alternative for Germany Party (AfD) to Russia.
Russia has been accused of hybrid warfare against Germany in recent days punctuated by an alleged drone attack attempt at the Leipzig Airport.
Now reports of sabotage involving the electricity grid have emerged in various parts of Germany...Taggeschau Germany (Translation Prompt)
FIVE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES PREPARING TO SEND ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED LEGAL REMEDIES TO OVERSEAS DEPORTATION CENTERS.
THE NATIONS INVOLVED AUSTRIA, DENMARK, GERMANY, GREECE AND THE NETHERLANDS.
THEY RECENTLY HELD NEGOTIATIONS WITH RWANDA OVER A DEPORTATION FACILITY FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS WITH KENYA, UGANDA AND UZBEKISTAN MENTIONED ALSO AS POSSIBLE SITES...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at low levels.
The deadly US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Mid-East region this week leading to higher oil prices.
The oil price in New York above 91 dollars a barrel on Thursday night before easing this morning.
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States is now 5 dollars 85 cents a gallon a record high...Associated Press-Times Of Israel
THE TROUBLED USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN AIRCRAFT CARRIER'S LONG DEPLOYMENT IS TO CONTINUE OUTSIDE THE IRAN WAR COMBAT ZONE.
THE CARRIER NOT RETURNING DIRECTLY HOME TO THE US FOLLOWING A FIVE-DAY STOPOVER AT A RESORT CITY IN THAILAND.
'NEWSWEEK' IS REPORTING THE SHIP WILL REMAIN DEPLOYED IN THE 'INDOPACIFIC' WATERS NEAR CHINA BECAUSE IT MUST SPEND TIME THERE FROM WHERE IT WAS DIVERTED FOR IRAN WAR USE.
THIS INFORMATION COMING FROM FAMILY OF A CREW MEMBER...OSINTdefender "X"
In Nepal two survivors found following last week's flood deluge. They survived in a tunnel of a hydroelectric power plant.
It is believed that more than 100 others are trapped in that tunnel.
The number of those killed in the flood disaster in China and Nepal now reported to be 1287...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
THE MISSOURI SUPREME COURT ANGERING PRESIDENT TRUMP RULING AGAINST THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAP DESIGNED TO ELECT ONE MORE REPUBLICAN TO THE US HOUSE.
THE COURT RULING CREATING A DIFFICULT SITUATION WITH BALLOTS ABOUT TO BE PRINTED FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS BASED ON THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BOUNDRARIES ALREADY HELD.
REPUBLICANS WILL APPEAL THE DECISION TO THE US SUPREME COURT...NEWS AGENCIES-AL JAZEERA QATAR
(Updated) The German automaking giant Volkswagen announcing a major cost-cutting plan.
Volkswagen's board acting one day earlier than expected to approve the plan designed to deal with declining sales and rising competition from China.
50,000 jobs are to be cut with four existing VW plants to be shut down in the next decade if no new use can be found for them.
Volkswagen also intends to cut the number of models it produces and streamline its investments.
The new plan touted as one making the company 'more efficient, competitive and future-oriented'.
This latest cut of 50,000 jobs brings the total number of job cuts planned at Volkswagen in the next four years to 100,000...Tagesschau Germany (Translation Prompt)
US AUTOMAKERS CALLING FOR LEGISLATION TO BAN CHINESE CARS FROM THE US MARKET.
JOHN BOZZELLA, CEO OF THE 'ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION', SENDING A LETTER TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS WARNING THAT CHINESE AUTOMAKERS ARE CAPTURING LARGE MARKET SHARES IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
BOZZELLA WANTS CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION BANNING CHINESE VEHICLES ALONG WITH CHINESE HARWARE AND SOFTWARE LINKED TO THEM.
HE URGES THAT A NEW LAW BE ENACTED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR...THE HILL USA
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 271.86 points or .51 percent.
The NASDAQ down 77.07 points or .29 percent.
The price of oil closed in New York today at 91 dollars 22 cents a barrel down eight cents...Marketwatch
IN SOUTH KOREA THE JUDGE WHO SENTENCED FORMER CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENT YOON SUK YEOL TO LIFE IN PRISON ON AN INSURRECTION CONVICTION HAS BEEN INDICTED.
ANTI-CORRUPTION PROSECUTORS ACCUSING JUDGE JEE KUI-YOUN OF VIOLATING AN ANTI-GRAFT LAW.
THE JUDGE IS ACCUSED OF USING TWO LAWYERS TO PAY A POSH BAR 3000 US DOLLARS FOR SERVICES...YONHAP NEWS AGENCIES SOUTH KOREA
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dead at the age of 92. Steinem hyped by mainstream media in the 1960's and 1970's for women's rights activism.
But she was also outed for her work with the US Central Intelligence Agency in the 1950's when she did CIA work in Europe disrupting the activities of leftist youth groups...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
Fox News-Business host Maria Bartiromo leaving after more than 12 years of work.
The network announcing her departure in a brief announcement yesterday.
Bartiromo close to President Donald Trump and linked to support for his concerns about fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Fox News sued over what its hosts including Bartiromo said in support of President's Trumps position regarding irregulates in the 2020 voting...NPR USA
PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCING HIS NEW PICK FOR ARMY SECRETARY.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY ADAM TELLE BEING MOVED TO THE TOP ARMY CIVILIAN POST.
HIS APPOINTMENT FOLLOWS THIS WEEK'S RESIGNATION OF ARMY SECRETARY DAN DRISCOLL AMID REPORTED DISAGREEMENTS WITH DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH...OSINTdefender "X"
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