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All News Based on 659 articles Updated Sep 22, 07:00 PM ET

World leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly while the United States and Iran held talks despite President Donald Trump's warnings.

The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened with speeches and diplomatic meetings in New York. President Trump issued strong warnings to Iran, yet officials from both countries met for three hours. Meanwhile, political campaigns and election preparations continue in the United States with key races six weeks from the midterms. Advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping technology, education, and business sectors globally.

  • Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Michigan to support Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, focusing on healthcare and criticizing President Trump's policies.
  • Meta's new AI shopping assistant app, Muse, quickly rose to the top of Apple's App Store by helping users find deals and complete tasks like booking flights.
  • Andreessen Horowitz launched a tuition-free AI school as an alternative to college, aiming to teach students how to build AI products through hands-on projects.
  • China is expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure with large data centers in Inner Mongolia to compete with the United States by 2030.
  • The U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert for Americans due to Hurricane Polo, a Category 5 storm threatening parts of Mexico.
  • New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart may miss the rest of the NFL season after a serious left knee injury requiring possible surgery.

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