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The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey

September 14, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

Hannah Pettey nearly died from poisoning. Investigators looked at the two people she trusted most to find out what happened.

Key Facts

Hannah Pettey was nearly poisoned.
The case drew attention from investigators.
The main suspects were two people close to Hannah.
CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reported on the story.
The report was part of the show "48 Hours".
The story can be viewed on CBS News and its app.

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Stevie Nicks' Brother Chris Nicks Dead at 72: Mick Fleetwood Pays Tribute

September 06, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Chris Nicks, the brother of Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, died at age 72 after a private battle with cancer. He was involved in supporting Stevie’s music career and was remembered fondly by family and the Fleetwood Mac community.

Key Facts

Chris Nicks passed away on September 4 at the age of 72.
He battled cancer privately for about two and a half years.
Nicks was Stevie Nicks’ younger brother and worked behind the scenes in her solo tours.
He introduced Stevie before concerts and worked on merchandise for her tours.
Chris appeared in some of Stevie’s music videos and co-wrote a song on her 1985 album.
Mick Fleetwood and other family members paid tribute to him after his death.
Chris is survived by his daughter Nixi, son-in-law Alec, grandchildren, his former wife Lori, and sister Stevie Nicks.
He remained closely connected to Fleetwood Mac though never an official band member.

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Nepal floods: Search operations enter 12th day

September 06, 2026 • World • France24

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Search teams in Nepal are working for the 12th day after severe floods hit the country. Despite difficult conditions, rescuers saved four survivors, but the floods damaged roads and other important infrastructure.

Key Facts

Floods in Nepal caused major destruction and loss of life.
Rescue operations have been ongoing for 12 days.
Four survivors have been rescued during the search efforts.
The flooding harmed roads and other infrastructure, making rescue work harder.
The situation remains challenging for rescuers due to weather and terrain.
A Chinese national was also rescued from a tunnel 10 days after a flash flood.
The floods have attracted international attention and support efforts.

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Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

September 06, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Voters in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany, voted in an election where the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to do very well. The AfD, which opposes immigration and has ties to Moscow, hopes to win the state government for the first time, challenging the current ruling party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

Key Facts

The AfD has been polling at over 40% in Saxony-Anhalt and aims to win an absolute majority.
The current state government is led by the CDU, allied with two smaller parties.
Major parties have agreed not to cooperate with the AfD, labeled “right-wing extremist” by German intelligence.
Ulrich Siegmund is the AfD’s leading candidate and has a strong social media presence.
The AfD’s campaign includes deporting immigrants, banning LGBTQ rainbow flags in schools, and stopping new wind farms.
Saxony-Anhalt has about 2.1 million people, with economic challenges and a shrinking population.
Opponents have protested against the AfD, fearing negative impacts on society and security.
Recent polls show AfD at 41%, CDU at 23%, and other parties with lower shares.

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Councils in England and Wales accused of excessive fees to run outdoor classes

September 06, 2026 • Business • Guardian World

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Councils in England and Wales are charging high fees and requiring paperwork from people who run small exercise or community classes outdoors, even when these classes are free or ask only for donations. This has stopped some instructors from holding their classes, raising concerns about the fairness of these licensing rules.

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Angela Brier-Stephenson was told to pay £1,200 a year to run her small yoga class on a beach, so she stopped running it.
Some councils require hundreds of pounds in fees, paperwork, and first-aid certificates for small outdoor classes.
These licensing rules began for commercial trainers but now apply to community groups like small singing choirs and qigong classes.
Thanet council lowered fees from £1,200 to £300 for fitness activities starting in 2026.
Bristol council offers discounts up to 75% for small businesses and charities but still charges fees for outdoor classes.
Some instructors say fees make it too hard or expensive to continue their community classes.
Councils say licensing helps ensure safety, insurance, and responsible use of public spaces.

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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Nosedives With Women Before Midterms

September 06, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

Summary

President Trump’s approval rating among women has dropped significantly ahead of the November midterm elections. Polls show more women disapprove of his performance, especially over concerns about the economy and cost of living, which could affect Republican candidates’ chances in Congress.

Key Facts

Trump’s net approval among female voters fell from minus 16 in June to minus 30 in August, according to ActiVote polling.
In August, only 34% of women approved of Trump’s performance, while 64% disapproved.
Bellwether Research found 32% of women approved of Trump, but one-quarter of women who voted for him disapproved of his job.
Women have named the economy and cost of living as their top concerns in these polls.
Less committed Republican and independent women who voted for Trump due to inflation and living costs are now less supportive.
The drop in female support may reduce voter turnout for Republican congressional candidates.
Democratic women show more enthusiasm to vote than Republican women ahead of the midterms.
ActiVote’s data comes from surveys of hundreds to a thousand registered voters, showing a steady decline in Trump’s approval among women from June to August.

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Germany's far-right AfD clear frontrunner in eastern state vote

September 06, 2026 • World • France24

Summary

Voters in a region of eastern Germany are taking part in an important local election. The far-right party AfD, known for its anti-immigration stance and positive views toward Russia, is the likely winner.

Key Facts

The election is happening in eastern Germany, an area with a history of communism.
The AfD party stands for far-right political views.
AfD opposes immigration.
The party is seen as friendly toward Russia.
This regional vote is considered crucial for the area.
The outcome will indicate political attitudes in eastern Germany.
The AfD is currently the clear front-runner in the election.

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Israel bombards several towns in southern Lebanon

September 06, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

Summary

The Israeli army attacked and destroyed several homes and villages in southern Lebanon. These attacks violated a ceasefire deal made in June and were said to be a response to a drone attack by Hezbollah beyond a security boundary called the ‘Yellow Line.’

Key Facts

Israel attacked multiple homes and villages in southern Lebanon.
These actions broke a ceasefire agreement made in June.
Israel says the attacks responded to an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah.
The drone crossed the ‘Yellow Line,’ a security boundary claimed by Israel inside Lebanon.
The ‘Yellow Line’ marks an area Israel considers important for its security.
Hezbollah is a political and military group based in Lebanon.

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow

September 06, 2026 • World • AP News

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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5, 2026, to discuss peace efforts amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They are scheduled to visit Kyiv to continue talks as both sides have agreed to pause attacks on each other’s capitals during this diplomatic effort.

Key Facts

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of President Donald Trump, met Putin in Moscow for over three hours on September 5, 2026.
The meeting was described as constructive and frank but did not result in any public agreements.
Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to pause attacks on their capitals while peace talks continue.
Witkoff and Kushner will visit Kyiv, marking their first trip to the Ukrainian capital during this conflict.
The war has seen increased aerial attacks, including Russia’s use of jet-powered drones along a 775-mile front line.
Washington’s efforts to mediate peace had slowed due to prior focus on the conflict involving Iran.
Discussions included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and economic topics, including potential joint projects between Russia and the U.S.
This follows a previous visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow in January 2026 for similar talks.

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UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately

September 06, 2026 • World • CBS News

Summary

The United Nations General Assembly approved a new world map projection that shows Africa's size more accurately compared to traditional maps. This change encourages countries and organizations to use the Equal Earth map, which better reflects the true size of continents, especially Africa.

Key Facts

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution to promote the use of the Equal Earth map projection.
The vote was 164 in favor, 1 against (the U.S.), and 6 abstentions.
The new map shows Africa as much larger than on the old Mercator map, where it appeared smaller.
The Mercator map, made in the 16th century, distorts sizes, making places near the poles appear bigger and Africa smaller.
The Equal Earth map keeps the true proportions of continents by following Earth's shape more closely.
The resolution does not force anyone to stop using the Mercator map but encourages switching to the more accurate one.
African countries and groups led the campaign for this change to improve education and global understanding.
Experts say the Mercator map is mainly useful for sea navigation but not for representing real land sizes.

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Putin's Viktor Belenko Moment Is Surely Coming

September 06, 2026 • World • Newsweek

Summary

Fifty years ago, Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko defected to the United States by flying his MiG-25 jet to Japan, giving the U.S. valuable intelligence during the Cold War. Recently, several high-profile Russians, including officials and military personnel, have left Russia after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, causing concern in Moscow about more defections.

Key Facts

Viktor Belenko defected in 1976 by flying a MiG-25 jet from the Soviet Union to Japan.
Belenko was granted political asylum in the U.S., worked for the government and aerospace companies, and died in 2023.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several important Russian figures have left the country.
Anatoly Chubais, a former top Kremlin official and economic reformer, fled to Israel and now works at Tel Aviv University.
The Russian government has pursued legal cases against Chubais and others who left.
Gleb Karakulov, a captain in Russia’s secret protective service, defected to Turkey in 2022 after working closely with Putin.
Karakulov revealed details about Putin’s secure communications and limited access to outside information.
Young Russian drone warfare specialist Miroslav Simonov defected to Ukraine and joined a Ukrainian intelligence project.

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Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon after alleged Hezbollah drone launch

September 06, 2026 • World • France24

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Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon, killing four people, including two women, after Israel said Hezbollah fired drones at its troops. The strikes targeted homes and buildings as part of ongoing conflict in the region despite recent ceasefire efforts.

Key Facts

Four people died in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
Two of the victims were women killed in the village of Arab Salim.
Israel said the strikes responded to drones launched by Hezbollah towards Israeli soldiers in the area.
The strikes damaged a hospital building, government offices, shops, and cafes in Nabatieh city.
Israel maintains a self-declared "security zone" about 10 kilometers inside Lebanon's border.
Violence has decreased since a US-Iran memorandum in June but incidents, including strikes and shelling, persist.
Israeli forces issued evacuation warnings before attacking a Hezbollah-linked building in Arab Salim.
Hezbollah has not publicly responded to Israel’s recent control of a strategic ridge near Nabatieh.

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Nigel Farage to be quizzed as he battles to contain growing donations scandal – UK politics live

September 06, 2026 • World • Guardian World

Summary

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, is facing questions about an undercover investigation showing his aides planning to bypass UK election rules on foreign donations. The party has reported these possible illegal donations to the police, and two senior aides have stepped down while an internal investigation takes place.

Key Facts

Nigel Farage is the leader of the Reform UK party.
An undercover report by Channel 4 News showed two senior aides planning to avoid election laws on foreign donations.
Accepting foreign donations or services like polling could be a crime under UK law.
The party has reported the suspected illegal donations to the police.
Two top aides, Dan Jukes and James Orr, have stepped down during the investigation.
Farage was recorded saying "it’s all above board" during a conversation with undercover reporters posing as relatives of a US donor.
Farage received £5 million from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire before announcing his 2024 election run.
The parliamentary standards commissioner is investigating if Farage broke rules by not declaring the donation.

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‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers

September 06, 2026 • World • Guardian World

Summary

A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney experienced an engine problem with visible flames coming from the left engine shortly after takeoff. The plane safely made an emergency landing in Christchurch, and no injuries were reported.

Key Facts

The incident happened on Qantas flight QF122 on Saturday afternoon.
Flames were seen coming from the plane’s left engine while climbing above New Zealand’s South Island.
Passengers reported hearing a bang and seeing the cabin lights flicker.
The aircraft landed safely in Christchurch about 52 minutes after takeoff.
Both engines were believed to be operating during the flight despite the engine issue.
Qantas sent engineers to investigate the problem on Sunday.
Passengers were offered hotel stays and a free flight to Sydney the next day.
Emergency services were ready on the ground when the plane landed.

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The Millennial Midlife Crisis Is a Stuffed Squishy Animal

September 06, 2026 • Business • Newsweek

Summary

Toy sales to adults in the U.S. grew by 25% in the first half of 2026, making them the largest group contributing to the toy market’s growth. A popular type of toy among adults is “squishy” toys, such as Squishmallows, which are soft, round stuffed animals. Many adults, especially millennials, are collecting these toys, even if they don’t have children.

Key Facts

In early 2026, toy sales to people 18 and older increased by 25%.
Adults now buy more toys than children, with 55% of toy sales going to homes without kids.
Squishy toys showed very high growth, helped by social media and limited edition releases.
Squishmallows are soft, round stuffed animals in many shapes, popular with both children and adults.
Millennials in their 30s are a big part of the adult demand for these toys.
Some adults collect dozens of Squishmallows, using them for stress relief or comfort.
The trend reflects adults continuing to enjoy items usually considered for children.

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German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state governor to power

September 06, 2026 • World • AP News

Summary

A state election took place in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, where the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has a chance to win the governorship for the first time in the country’s post-World War II history. The AfD hopes to win an absolute majority in the regional parliament, but forming a government depends on whether other parties pass a vote threshold and refuse to work with AfD.

Key Facts

The election was held in Saxony-Anhalt, a region in eastern Germany with 2.1 million people.
The far-right AfD party is the largest opposition party in Germany’s national parliament.
AfD’s candidate for governor is Ulrich Siegmund, who aims for an absolute majority in the state legislature.
Mainstream parties have refused to form coalitions with AfD due to its classification as a right-wing extremist group by German intelligence.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s center-right party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has led Saxony-Anhalt for 24 years.
AfD’s success is seen as a test of voter dissatisfaction with the national government and the economy.
The CDU incumbent governor Sven Schulze rejects cooperation with AfD and faces challenges if AfD wins the most seats but not a majority.
AfD needs other parties like the Social Democrats and Greens to fail to reach 5% of votes to increase its chances of winning an absolute majority.

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Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in major drug case

September 06, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

Summary

An Egyptian court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for drug trafficking. The court found them guilty of running a criminal group that made and sold narcotics, and sentenced nine others to life in prison.

Key Facts

Sarah Khalifa, a TV presenter known for a crime program, and 11 others were sentenced to death by hanging.
They were found guilty of running an organized gang that made and sold drugs.
The case involved 28 defendants and over 750 kilograms of narcotics.
Nine people received life sentences, and seven were acquitted.
The group reportedly imported materials to make synthetic drugs and hid them in homes.
Investigators also found illegal guns and ammunition with the drugs.
The court followed legal steps by consulting a religious leader before giving the death sentence.
Khalifa was also sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting her driver in a separate case.

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Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

September 06, 2026 • World • AP News

Summary

Heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel caused a mudslide in eastern China’s Jiangxi province, killing three people and leaving nine missing. Over 5,300 people were moved to safer areas due to the storm’s impact.

Key Facts

A mudslide hit a village in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province, early Saturday.
The mudslide damaged about twelve houses.
Rescuers found two bodies on Sunday; one person had died earlier, raising the death toll to three.
Nine people are still missing after the mudslide.
More than 5,300 people were relocated to safer places in China.
In Hunan province, two people died due to rain-related disasters like landslides.
Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28 and one in Fujian province on September 3.
Zhejiang and Fujian provinces are neighboring areas to Jiangxi province.

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FIFA’s Infantino avoids questions on his future amid growing uncertainty

September 06, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

Summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided questions about his future and re-election at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. He faces pressure after a failed plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors, legal challenges, and efforts from European football groups to replace him.

Key Facts

Gianni Infantino is the current FIFA president.
He proposed a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, which was worth $20 billion.
The plan faced strong opposition from many FIFA member nations, including European countries.
The proposal was quickly dropped within four days after it was revealed.
UEFA (European football body) and others are leading efforts to remove Infantino before the next FIFA election.
Legal cases and accusations of a "smear campaign" are ongoing between FIFA and UEFA.
Infantino has not confirmed whether he will run for a fourth term as FIFA president.
He emphasized focusing on football and development instead of discussing his future at the tournament.

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RNC Comes to Texas as Trump Stronghold Under Threat

September 06, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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President Donald Trump’s Republican National Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, as the state becomes a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections. Texas, traditionally a Republican stronghold, is seeing closer races in the Senate and governor contests, as Democrats gain ground amid voter concerns about the economy and other issues.

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The GOP will hold its midterm convention on September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Texas has been a solid Republican state but is now seen as competitive in the 2026 midterms.
President Trump won Texas by 14 points in 2024, but recent polls show tightening races.
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is in a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
Governor Greg Abbott faces a tougher race than expected against Democrat Gina Hinojosa, though he is still favored.
Rising costs of energy and groceries, and opposition to data centers, are influencing voters.
Republican leaders, including Senator Ted Cruz, warn that Texas could be lost to Democrats.
Governor Abbott argues Republicans offer common sense choices compared to Democrats.

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