President Donald Trump announced that if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, he will give every adult American a $5,000 dividend check. He said this money would come from the country's economic success and must be spent within the United States.
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President Trump made this announcement during the Republican National Convention for the midterm elections.
The proposed $5,000 dividend would go to every adult citizen in the U.S.
Trump compared the payment to a company sharing profits with its shareholders.
He claimed the U.S. economy is strong enough to support this payment.
The money must be spent inside the U.S., not in other countries like Canada, China, or Germany.
It is unclear how the government would track or enforce where the dividend money is spent.
Trump called the payment the "Trump dividend."
The plan depends on Republicans winning both the House and Senate in the elections.
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Peter FitzSimons, a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald, gave evidence in court about a phone call he had in 2019 with a man who accused broadcaster Alan Jones of repeated sexual misconduct. The man described being emotionally upset and detailed several instances of inappropriate touching by Jones. Jones denies the charges and is standing trial for multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching.
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Peter FitzSimons spoke with an alleged victim of Alan Jones by phone in 2019.
The alleged victim said Jones pushed him against a lift wall and kissed him about 10 years earlier.
The man described Jones touching his leg and penis while he was working as Jones’s driver.
The alleged victim was tearful and said he felt emotionally hurt and “revolted” by what happened.
Alan Jones faces 20 charges of indecent assault and 2 charges of sexual touching related to six men.
Eight charges specifically relate to this alleged victim.
The conversation FitzSimons had was arranged by another 2GB broadcaster, Ray Hadley.
The trial is ongoing in Sydney court before Judge Glenn Walsh.
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Retired FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Miller, who responded to the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, is now battling cancer linked to exposure to toxic debris from that day. He is advocating for changes to the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program to help other 9/11 responders suffering similar health problems.
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Jeffrey Miller served as an FBI agent and was on the evidence response team after the Pentagon attack on 9/11.
Miller also worked on investigations related to earlier al-Qaeda attacks on U.S. embassies in Africa and the USS Cole bombing.
After 9/11, Miller spent weeks at the Pentagon site recovering evidence from the wreckage.
Many FBI agents and first responders were exposed to toxic materials at 9/11 sites, leading to long-term health issues like cancer.
Over 30 FBI personnel have died from cancer or other illnesses related to 9/11 toxic exposure.
Miller personally knows about a dozen FBI agents who died from illnesses linked to the 9/11 attacks.
He is pushing for improvements to the WTC Health Program that supports 9/11 responders with health problems.
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Senator Jacqui Lambie criticized Pauline Hanson and the One Nation party for posting a cartoon that calls Liberal politician Andrew Hastie a traitor. Hastie, a former SAS soldier, gave evidence against war hero Ben Roberts-Smith in a legal case, which led to the cartoon and condemnations from several politicians.
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One Nation posted a cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor because of his testimony in a defamation case.
Andrew Hastie is a former SAS soldier who served in Afghanistan twice.
Jacqui Lambie, a fellow veteran and senator, called Pauline Hanson a coward for attacking Hastie.
The cartoon has been condemned by senior Liberal politicians, including opposition leader Angus Taylor.
Hastie says Hanson and Nationals defector Barnaby Joyce should take responsibility for the cartoon.
Hanson denies personally calling Hastie a coward but posted the video on her social media.
Hastie will not take legal action due to Hanson’s financial support from billionaire Gina Rinehart.
Greens senator David Shoebridge criticized Hanson’s attack on Hastie for telling the truth under oath.
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The Republican National Committee held its first midterm convention in Dallas to boost support for President Donald Trump and the GOP before the November elections. Photos and videos showed many empty seats at the American Airlines Center before Trump's speech, although attendance increased as the event continued.
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The RNC midterm convention in Dallas aimed to energize Republican voters and promote President Trump’s agenda.
The event took place at the American Airlines Center, which can hold about 21,000 people.
Photos showed that large parts of the upper and middle seating areas were empty before Trump’s speech.
Attendance was estimated at around 65-70% full when Trump appeared on stage.
The RNC said 20,000 people would attend, and President Trump called the convention “sold out.”
The convention featured many Republican leaders, including Vice President JD Vance and several senators and representatives.
The midterms are seen as a test of President Trump’s administration, with Republicans worried they might lose control of Congress.
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In Rhode Island, both the current governor and the mayor of Providence lost their Democratic primary elections. Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, won against Governor Dan McKee, and David Morales, a state representative, defeated Mayor Brett Smiley.
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes.
Helena Foulkes is a former executive at the CVS pharmacy chain.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley lost his Democratic primary to David Morales.
David Morales is a state representative and a democratic socialist.
The election showed voter dissatisfaction with the current leadership.
These results happened in Democratic primaries on a Wednesday.
It was notable because both incumbents (current officeholders) lost their races.
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Police in St. Paul, Minnesota used a drone to find a child who was struggling in a pond. The drone helped officers locate the boy quickly, making the rescue faster.
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A 911 call reported a child was in trouble in a pond in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Police deployed a drone to search for the child.
The drone successfully located the boy in the pond.
Using the drone sped up the rescue process.
This event shows how drones can assist emergency responders.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will work with allied countries in Latin America to stop drug trafficking, following a year of US military strikes on suspected drug boats. The US has killed at least 230 people in these strikes but is now focusing on joint operations that respect the laws of partner countries like Colombia and Ecuador.
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The Trump administration launched unilateral military strikes against drug-trafficking boats starting in September 2025.
At least 230 people have died in 69 US military strikes on these boats.
The US is shifting toward joint operations with allies such as Colombia and Ecuador.
These joint efforts will follow the laws of the allied countries in their territorial waters.
People found on supply boats supporting drug traffickers are taken into custody by partner countries before the US destroys the vessels.
The US military may still destroy boats if needed, depending on threat and location.
Rubio made these remarks during a trip to South America to strengthen security cooperation with conservative leaders aligned with President Trump.
The US calls the targets “narco-terrorists” but has not provided evidence for these claims.
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Two infants in Pennsylvania died in August during a measles outbreak. A coroner confirmed measles caused one death, while the other died from a ruptured spleen; both were too young to be vaccinated.
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Ivan Miller died on August 14 from a ruptured spleen; he had measles but it did not cause the spleen rupture.
Mary Stoltzfus died at 6 weeks old on August 18; she had a genetic condition making her vulnerable, and measles was the cause of her death.
Neither infant was old enough to receive the measles vaccine, usually given around one year old.
The Pennsylvania coroner shared findings with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has not yet officially counted the deaths as measles-related.
These deaths sparked political debates between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who expressed skepticism about the deaths being caused by measles.
Some public health experts have raised concerns about the CDC’s transparency due to delayed updates on their website about these deaths.
The CDC website currently lists three measles deaths for 2025 but none for 2026, and it has not updated information to include these Pennsylvania cases.
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Rev Bernard Randall, a chaplain at Trent College, settled a legal dispute after being dismissed for a sermon expressing views critical of LGBT-related teachings at the school. The case involved claims of unfair dismissal, a tribunal ruling, and concerns about bias, ending with a confidential agreement and Randall allowed to continue preaching in Church of England churches.
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Rev Bernard Randall was dismissed from Trent College in 2019 after a sermon opposing parts of an LGBT inclusivity program.
The inclusivity program was created by the charity Educate and Celebrate and included terms like "sex assigned at birth" and "cisgender."
Randall described the program as conflicting with his Christian beliefs and expressed that pupils did not have to accept LGBT activist ideas.
His dismissal was overturned on appeal, but he was later made redundant for refusing reduced working hours.
An employment tribunal initially ruled the dismissal was fair and justified the school's referral to the government's Prevent program for safety concerns.
Subsequent legal review found the original tribunal decision unsafe, ordering a rehearing that led to a confidential settlement between Randall and Trent College.
Christian Concern, an advocacy group, said an independent investigator found no evidence of harm from Randall’s sermon and cleared him of safeguarding concerns.
Randall completed required safeguarding training and may now preach again in Church of England churches.
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Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared unexpectedly at the Republican midterm convention, expressing his desire to work with President Donald Trump and Republican Senator Dave McCormick on steel industry issues in Pennsylvania. Although he received praise from Republicans and was asked about switching parties, Fetterman said he remains a Democrat and supports cooperation between both parties.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, made a prerecorded speech at the Republican midterm convention.
Fetterman said he wants to work with President Trump and Republican Senator Dave McCormick to support the steel industry in Pennsylvania.
He called himself a "common-sense Democrat" and rejected political extremes, including socialism.
Pennsylvania Republicans praised Fetterman but said he does not need to switch parties to gain their support.
Some Republicans welcomed the idea of cooperation between moderate Democrats and Republicans.
Fetterman and McCormick have developed a close friendship despite political differences.
Fetterman met with President Trump before Trump’s inauguration and has praised some of Trump’s policies.
Delegates at the convention expressed that bipartisan cooperation is important for the country’s future.
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David Morales, a democratic socialist and state lawmaker, is expected to defeat Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in the recent primary election. Morales leads by about 14 percentage points, showing growing support for the left wing of the Democratic Party in Rhode Island.
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David Morales is a democratic socialist and a state lawmaker.
He is projected to win the Providence mayoral primary against incumbent Brett Smiley.
Morales leads by approximately 14 percentage points according to Decision Desk HQ.
Brett Smiley is the current mayor and a member of the Democratic Party.
This result reflects increased support for the left side of the Democratic Party in Rhode Island.
The election took place on a Tuesday primary.
Morales’ win adds to the momentum of progressive candidates in local elections.
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Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, won the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor, defeating the current Governor Dan McKee. Foulkes is expected to win the November election because Rhode Island usually elects Democrats.
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Helena Foulkes led Dan McKee with about 62% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
Rhode Island has not elected a Republican governor since 2006, making the Democratic nominee the favorite.
Dan McKee became governor after Gina Raimondo left to join the Biden administration and won a full term in 2022.
McKee is the first sitting governor in eight years to lose a primary election.
McKee faced criticism over the costly and delayed reconstruction of the Washington Bridge.
Foulkes has no prior public office experience but has political family ties, including former senators.
She aims to address housing affordability and healthcare accessibility, proposing a millionaire’s tax to fund home building.
The Republican primary in Rhode Island is between Aaron Guckian and Elaine Pelino.
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, marking the first time in nearly 10 years that a sitting governor lost a primary. Foulkes criticized McKee’s management of repairs to a key bridge in Providence, which has faced long delays and a much later reopening date than planned.
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Dan McKee is the current governor of Rhode Island.
He lost the Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive.
Voters were upset about how McKee handled repairs to the Washington Bridge in Providence.
The bridge was closed in December 2023 due to serious structural problems.
Officials decided the bridge needed to be rebuilt, with completion delayed to November 2028.
Foulkes narrowly lost to McKee in the 2020 primary but won this time.
The governor’s seat is considered strongly Democratic, so the primary winner is likely to win the general election.
McKee became governor after Gina Raimondo left to join President Biden’s cabinet.
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Senator Jack Reed won the Democratic primary in Rhode Island easily, defeating his challengers. This victory puts him on track to win a sixth term as a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island.
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Jack Reed is the current U.S. Senator from Rhode Island.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Reed won the primary on Wednesday without much difficulty.
His main opponent was Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old eldercare worker and progressive candidate.
Rhode Island is known as a "deep blue" state, meaning it generally supports Democrats.
Reed is 76 years old and has served five terms in the Senate.
Winning the primary makes it very likely he will win the general election for a sixth term.
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An off-duty New York Police Department (NYPD) officer saved a driver’s life in Brooklyn by quickly giving CPR. The officer’s quick action is recognized as the reason the driver survived.
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The rescue happened in Brooklyn, New York.
The person helped was a driver who needed immediate medical assistance.
The off-duty NYPD officer performed CPR right away.
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a method to help someone who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped.
The officer’s action is credited with saving the driver’s life.
The incident shows police officers can help people even when they are not working.
The news was reported on September 9, 2026.
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Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared in a video at the Republican midterm convention to support Dave McCormick, a Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania. Fetterman said he rejects political extremes and praised McCormick as a practical senator who will work to protect Pennsylvania’s steel industry.
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John Fetterman, a Democrat, made a surprise virtual speech at the Republican midterm convention.
He expressed support for Dave McCormick, a Republican Senate candidate from Pennsylvania.
Fetterman said he rejects “extremes and socialism,” phrases often used by Republicans against the Democratic left wing.
The video showed Fetterman standing outside a steel plant in Pittsburgh, symbolizing support for the steel industry.
Fetterman described McCormick as a “great friend” and said they would work with President Donald Trump to defend the steel industry.
Convention attendees spoke positively about Fetterman’s appearance and open-mindedness, with some speculating he might switch to the Republican Party.
Fetterman has recently faced criticism for avoiding public events and showing strange behavior, which he has tried to explain.
The video marks a notable moment as a Democrat publicly supporting a Republican candidate at a party convention.
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is likely to lose the Democratic primary for reelection to Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive. Foulkes has a lead of about 25 percentage points over McKee, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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Dan McKee is the current governor of Rhode Island.
Helena Foulkes is a former executive at CVS, a large pharmacy company.
Foulkes leads McKee by about 62% to 38% in the Democratic primary vote.
The data comes from Decision Desk HQ, a source that tracks election results.
This is the second time McKee and Foulkes have competed in a primary race.
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Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania surprised many by sending a video message to the Republican Party's midterm convention. He appeared unexpectedly during the event on Wednesday.
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Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
He spoke through a video message instead of appearing in person.
The message was shown at the Republican Party's midterm convention.
The convention took place on a Wednesday.
This appearance was unexpected and caught attention.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started a new program that lets some people who are not flying pass through airport security without having a plane ticket. This is a change from past rules that required everyone to have a ticket to go through security checkpoints.
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TSA launched a new program to allow certain non-flyers to go through airport security.
People without plane tickets can use this program to enter secure areas of an airport.
The program marks a change from security rules set after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
This new measure aims to help individuals who have legitimate reasons to be past security but are not flying.
The program is likely to affect family members, airport employees, and other authorized visitors.
TSA made this announcement recently as part of updating security protocols.
The goal is to balance safety with convenience for non-travelers needing access.
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