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- 1Gaza war death toll passes 74,000, health officials say●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news
Palestinian health authorities report that the death toll in the Gaza war has surpassed 74,000. The figure, widely carried by international news outlets including AP News, marks a grim milestone in the conflict and comes alongside other Middle East developments. The toll continues to climb as fighting, displacement and humanitarian shortages persist across the territory, keeping the war at the centre of global attention.
- 2Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead▼Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as aerial war intensifies
Fresh wave of Russian and Ukrainian strikes has killed at least 10 people as both sides step up long-range aerial attacks. Reports carried by AP News and other outlets describe intensifying drone and missile barrages hitting populated areas. The deaths add to a rising civilian toll as the aerial war between the two countries escalates, drawing renewed international attention to the conflict.
- 3Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, cuts power to 130,000▼Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
A powerful nor'easter is battering the Northeastern United States, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, with utilities working to restore service. Outlets including AP and Spectrum News are tracking flooding conditions and outage numbers as the storm continues.
- 4SpaceX Starship rocket readies for 14th test flight▼SpaceX’s Starship rocket prepares for 14th test flight
SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, according to AP News. The reusable vehicle, central to Elon Musk's plans for missions to the Moon and Mars, continues its series of incremental flight tests. Each launch draws attention as the company works toward full reusability and upcoming NASA lunar missions.
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A new antitrust lawsuit alleges that Anthropic, OpenAI and other leading AI companies entered an illegal agreement to slow down the development of artificial intelligence. The claim, reported by AP News, also names SpaceX-related and Google entities among the defendants. If proven, such coordination among competitors would raise serious antitrust concerns about collusion in one of the world's most competitive industries.
- 6MTV VMAs arrive as Taylor Swift eyes history▼The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch
The MTV Video Music Awards are taking place with Taylor Swift in position to make history at the ceremony, while Madonna leads this year's nominations. Outlets including AP News and multiple local broadcasters are publishing viewing guides as audiences look for how to watch the show live and follow the night's biggest wins.
- 7China's UN speech pushes global development as answer to world crises▼China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
China's address to the United Nations General Assembly again framed global development as the main solution to the world's challenges, in keeping with Beijing's usual messaging at the annual gathering. The speech, widely covered by US and international outlets including AP News and ABC News, repeated China's appeal for developing countries to prioritise growth and cooperation over confrontation.
- 8US Government Funds Television Ad Carrying Trump's Midterm Message●US Government foots bill for television ad featuring Trump's midterm messaging
An AP News report says a television advertisement promoting President Trump's midterm messaging was paid for by the US government, raising questions about the use of public funds for political communication. Critics are likely to frame it as blurring the line between official government communications and partisan campaigning, while supporters may view it as routine public messaging ahead of the elections.
- 9Roads flood in New Jersey as nor'easter takes shape▼Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor’easter take shape
Flooded roads and waterlogged homes are being reported across New Jersey as a major nor'easter develops along the US East Coast. Heavy coastal rain and onshore winds are driving the flooding, with further worsening conditions expected as the storm strengthens. Outlets including AP and NBC News are covering the storm's impact and its projected path.
- 10AP praised for its reporting stance on the AI industry●I already admired Associated Press for its stand on on the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. And now I’m admiring its sta
The Associated Press is being praised for its coverage of the artificial intelligence industry, with commenters noting the outlet's willingness to report critically on AI figures and their reactions to scrutiny. The praise follows a Futurism article describing a meltdown among AI proponents amid heated debates over AI safety, and builds on AP's earlier high-profile style decisions on naming geographic locations.
- 11Canada looks beyond traditional partners in diplomacy▼In diplomacy, Canada looks past the usual horizon
Canada is broadening its diplomatic focus beyond its traditional partners and alliances, according to a report carried by AP News and Yahoo News Canada. The piece examines how Ottawa is reaching out to a wider set of countries and regions as it adjusts its foreign policy. Few further details are available beyond the headline, and reactions to the story are not yet visible.
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Texas Tech has been ranked No. 12 in the latest weekly AP Poll, according to a report from West Texas news outlet KCBD. The ranking places the Red Raiders among the top teams in the country in this week's Associated Press poll. The specific sport and opponent details were not included in the available reporting.