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News Outlets Say White House Violated Order to Restore Press Passes
CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge for an immediate hearing Thursday, alleging White House officials repeatedly violated his order restoring their journalists' press credentials. The outlets say reporters were turned away and Secret Service agents confiscated additional passes. The claims have not been independently verified.
Russia-Ukraine War
Five Nations Condemn Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom condemned Russia’s State Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. Their joint statement said the voting violates Ukraine’s sovereignty and cannot change the territories’ status under international law.
Israel- Palestine War
Khamenei Calls U.S., Israeli Leaders ‘Sworn Enemies’ of Muslim Unity
Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, called U.S. and Israeli rulers “sworn enemies” of Muslim unity and urged Islamic countries to strengthen cooperation.
U.S. LOCAL NEWS
Guterres Says World Faces Four ‘Tests of Power’
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres identified war, inequality, climate change and artificial intelligence as four tests of power. He urged international cooperation, Security Council reform and stronger safeguards for AI.
VT Special
Missiles Over Kyiv, Millions in Tehran — and England Finally Conquers...
A Russian missile and drone barrage killed 14 people in the Kyiv area hours before President Trump departs for the NATO summit in Ankara. Tehran held the largest procession yet in Khamenei’s six-day funeral, and England beat co-host Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
CELEBRITY NEWS
Amy Hunt Criticizes Sydney Sweeney’s Novig Sports Ad
British sprinter Amy Hunt criticized Sydney Sweeney’s Novig campaign after finishing fourth in the 200-meter final in Budapest. Gracie Kramer and Skye Nicolson also questioned the advertisement’s portrayal of women in sports.
U.S. POLITICS
Daily News Briefing — Thursday, September 24, 2026
President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a trade truce was extended until January. Also in today's briefing: ACA cancellations the administration says affect about 760,000 people, Maryland's data-center review, Nepal's appeal for flood-recovery aid and Anthropic's release of Claude Opus 5.5.
Health and Fitness
Judge Dismisses Ultraprocessed Food Suit Against 11 Companies
U.S. District Judge Mia Roberts Perez dismissed Bryce Martinez's suit against 11 food and beverage manufacturers on June 30, 2026, ruling he failed to establish causation. The court said the amended complaint used a shotgun approach. The Consumer Brands Association welcomed the decision. Two similar cases against the same companies remain pending.
Sports
Amy Hunt Criticizes Sydney Sweeney’s Novig Sports Ad
British sprinter Amy Hunt criticized Sydney Sweeney’s Novig campaign after finishing fourth in the 200-meter final in Budapest. Gracie Kramer and Skye Nicolson also questioned the advertisement’s portrayal of women in sports.
LIFESTYLE
DoorDash Reaches $131.5 Million NYC Delivery Pay Settlement
DoorDash announced a $131.5 million settlement over New York City delivery-worker pay rules. About 264,000 Dashers are expected to receive payments, including workers affected by missing or late pay and a dispute over compensation for online time.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Daily News Briefing — Thursday, September 24, 2026
President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a trade truce was extended until January. Also in today's briefing: ACA cancellations the administration says affect about 760,000 people, Maryland's data-center review, Nepal's appeal for flood-recovery aid and Anthropic's release of Claude Opus 5.5.
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Europe
Denmark Summons Russian Ambassador After Flare Incident
Denmark summoned the Russian ambassador after its armed forces reported that a Russian frigate fired flares at an air force helicopter conducting routine photographic work off Gedser.
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Europe
Zelenskyy Tells U.N. Russia Lost Nearly 249,000 Troops This Year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia lost 248,964 troops, killed or badly wounded, from January through August. He also called for de-escalation before winter, warning that continued Russian targeting of Ukraine's energy system and heating would leave Ukraine no choice but to make winter painful for Russia too.
WEATHER
7.4 Quake Off Japan Triggers Tsunami Warnings, Coastal Evacuations
A powerful offshore earthquake near Japan’s northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders in parts of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.
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VIRGINIA NEWS
Police Identify Chantilly Woman Who Died After Route 50 Crash
Fairfax County police identified Theresa Flynn, 53, of Chantilly, as the woman who died after a Kia Rio struck her on Route 50 in Greenbriar. Detectives continue to investigate and are seeking information from the public.
Culture
Teej Festival in Nepal: Honoring Love, Tradition and Womanhood
Teej honors the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati through feasting, fasting, prayer, music and dance. The three-day festival holds deep cultural and religious meaning for Nepali Hindu women.
IMMIGRATION
At least 39 dead, 30 injured in fire at migrant center...
A fire has broken out at an immigration center in northern Mexico near the US border. The incident is reported to have happened late Monday...
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DoorDash Reaches $131.5 Million NYC Delivery Pay Settlement
DoorDash announced a $131.5 million settlement over New York City delivery-worker pay rules. About 264,000 Dashers are expected to receive payments, including workers affected by missing or late pay and a dispute over compensation for online time.
Tech and Gadgets
Half of Americans Now Use AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT, Gemini, and...
In a striking reflection of how swiftly technology is reshaping daily life, a recent national survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center...
Fashion
Dad Gang Grows From 100 Garage Hats to 1 Million Dads...
Dad Gang says it started with three best friends, $250 each and a garage too small for a car. The apparel brand now says it reaches more than 1 million dads worldwide, built on quality hats and a mission to show fatherhood beyond the jokes.
Gardening
Composting for Vegetables: A Complete Guide to Healthier Garden Soil
Learn how composting for vegetables works — from choosing a bin and layering browns and greens, to troubleshooting problems and applying finished compost. A complete, source-backed guide for home gardeners covering materials, procedure, benefits, and practical uses across the growing season.
Business
DoorDash Reaches $131.5 Million NYC Delivery Pay Settlement
DoorDash announced a $131.5 million settlement over New York City delivery-worker pay rules. About 264,000 Dashers are expected to receive payments, including workers affected by missing or late pay and a dispute over compensation for online time.
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