
Agenda
DOJ Probes TV Networks Over White House Pool Boycott
The Justice Department is investigating five major networks for potential antitrust violations after they suspended pooled coverage in protest of Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
Bangor Daily News (Maine), i, KION News 46 +3
AI
AI Founders Celebrate Trump's Hands-Off Regulation at SF Tech Week
Voluntary safety pact and $1 trillion defense budget fuel optimism as OpenAI researchers allege firings over safety concerns.
Emirates 24/7, Fast Company, Futuro 88.9 +1
Other
Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible as US plans livestreamed execution
The first American pope condemned capital punishment on World Day Against the Death Penalty, hours after the Pentagon announced plans to broadcast the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Brasil 247, Fox News, The Manila Times
Agenda
Tropical Storm Rachel Triggers Severe Coastal Flooding Across Southern California
High tides and massive swells overwhelm beach communities from Newport Beach to Long Beach as the storm approaches.
ABC7 Los Angeles, Ghanamma, La Opinión +1
Agenda
Arizona Congressional Candidate Reports Rape While Fixing Campaign Signs
Bernadette Greene-Placentia alleges she was assaulted in August; right-wing commentators question her account as investigation continues.
MSNBC, Phoenix New Times, Salon
World
Pentagon Updates Iran War Death Toll to 21, Adds Two Non-Combat Fatalities
The Defense Department revised its casualty count after months of pressure, acknowledging a National Guard officer and a sailor who died in non-hostile incidents.
Bursa Hakimiyet, Kars Manşet, The Intercept
Technology
Amazon launches Android tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store
New Alexa Tablet line replaces Fire OS with Android, adds generative AI assistant, and starts at $229.99.
Canaltech, El Economista, Olhar Digital +2
Science
French astronaut Sophie Adenot returns after record 230-day mission
Adenot splashed down off California and began a three-week rehabilitation program in Cologne.
France Info, Le Progrès, L'Est Républicain