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- 1Trump issues blunt warning to Iran in UN speech●Trump’s blunt warning for Iran in UN speech: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir - Sept. 22, 2026
Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Iran during his address to the United Nations on September 22, 2026. The remarks, covered on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, are drawing wide attention as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain a central topic of international diplomacy.
- 2BYD car hacked easily due to missing password, documentary finds●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary has exposed serious cybersecurity flaws in a BYD electric vehicle, showing hackers gained access easily because the car lacked even a basic password. The report raises concerns about the security of connected Chinese-made cars and the protections offered to drivers. Viewers are sharing the findings widely, questioning how major automakers can ship vehicles with such weak safeguards.
- 3CDC and FDA link E. coli outbreak to raw milk cheese brand●E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA
Federal health agencies have connected an E. coli outbreak to a raw milk cheese brand, according to the CDC and FDA. The announcement has put a spotlight on the risks of unpasteurized dairy products, with news outlets including ABC News and KAKE reporting the link. Consumers are being urged to check whether products they have purchased are affected.
- 4Rising seas threaten California beach town and rail line●Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach community and putting a key rail line at risk, according to ABC News. The report highlights how coastal erosion and encroaching water are forcing the town to confront difficult choices about protecting homes, beaches and critical transport infrastructure. The story reflects broader concerns along the California coast, where rising oceans threaten roads, railways and shoreline communities that may require expensive managed retreat or defensive projects.
- 5Trump attends Presidents Cup as golf tour continues▼Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup
Donald Trump returned to the Presidents Cup, continuing a pattern of attending high-profile golf events. Outlets including ABC News, WRAL and the Canadian Press carried the story, noting his golf tour has made stops at major tournaments. The visit drew attention given the sitting president's visible presence at a premier international golf competition between the United States and International teams.
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to buy robot dogs, according to ABC News. The robotics, typically quadruped machines used for patrols or inspections, would add automated capability to the agency's operations. The purchase plan is drawing attention because of ICE's enforcement role and ongoing debate about the use of robotic systems by law enforcement agencies.
- 7Quest urges passport replacement after security breach●Quest tells customers to replace passports after security breach | ABC NEWS
Quest is telling customers to replace their passports following a security breach that exposed personal data. The advice has prompted concern among affected travellers, who face the cost and hassle of reissuing documents. The company has not detailed how many customers are affected, but the recommendation to replace passports suggests sensitive identity information was compromised.
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Labcorp has reached a settlement over a data breach, with $100,000 of the payout allocated to North Carolina. The agreement resolves claims that the diagnostic laboratory company failed to protect customer personal information. Details on the total settlement amount, the number of affected consumers, and eligibility for individual payments have not yet been made clear in early reports.
- 9Labcorp to pay $2.3 million over data breach affecting 451,558 Marylanders●451,558 Marylanders Impacted By Labcorp Data Breach; Company Reaches $2.3 Million Settlement
Laboratory testing company Labcorp has reached a $2.3 million settlement following a data breach that exposed the personal information of 451,558 Maryland residents. The agreement resolves claims stemming from the breach, which affected a large share of the state's population and raised concerns about how the company safeguarded sensitive customer data.
- 10States Settle With Labcorp Over Medical Data Breach●Attorney General Raoul Announces Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a multistate settlement with Labcorp connected to the data breach at American Medical Collection Agency, the billing firm whose 2019 hack exposed personal and financial information of millions of laboratory patients. The agreement resolves states' claims over the company's handling of the breach and its vendor oversight.
- 11Australian banks cut rewards and travel insurance ahead of surcharge ban●Banks cut rewards programs, free travel insurance amid surcharge ban By Adelaide Miller Sweeping reforms from the Reserv
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank of Australia take effect this week, banning card surcharges. In preparation, banks are hiking fees and slashing perks, including rewards programs and complimentary travel insurance. Reporting by Adelaide Miller for ABC News details how lenders are offsetting lost revenue, prompting concern among consumers about shrinking card benefits and higher everyday banking costs.
- 12Former ABC News producer Max Oseredchuk killed in Russian drone attack●Former ABC News producer Max Oseredchuk dies in Russian drone attack
Max Oseredchuk, a former producer for ABC News, has been killed in a Russian drone attack, the US network reported. The attack is the latest in Russia's ongoing drone strikes against Ukraine, which have repeatedly claimed civilian lives. Colleagues and media figures have been reacting to the death of the journalist, who worked on ABC News productions before leaving the network.