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BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

Two viewers complained to the BBC over the "gratuitously offensive" comment made during the show.

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Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

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RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure revealed he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.

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White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

CNN, Politico and MS NOW were allowed back into the White House after some of their staff were earlier turned away.

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Former Virginia youth minister pleads not guilty in sex abuse case

Washington Post Sep 24, 2026

Jeff Taylor, 66, led a church youth group decades ago.

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Nearly 170,000 pounds of raw meat recalled for false inspection labels

Washington Post Sep 24, 2026

The affected products were produced before Sept. 22 and may have false USDA inspection labels that say “EST. 1363.”

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Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".

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Stanford removes AI-altered photo that replaced Hispanic student with Black woman

Washington Post Sep 24, 2026

The school said that the way artificial intelligence was used was a violation of its policy.

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Hundreds attend Jacob Elordi lookalike competition

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

The contest, organised by a group from the University of Bristol, included an Australian accent round.

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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.

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The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

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Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions

NPR Sep 24, 2026

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

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'Cheeky' fees prompts choirs to pull out of Andrea Bocelli gig

BBC Entertainment Sep 24, 2026

Choirs say they're withdrawing from the Principality Stadium event because of the £42 per member charge.

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Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

NPR Sep 24, 2026

A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview.

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Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

NPR Sep 24, 2026

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.

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These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.

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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.

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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise

NPR Sep 24, 2026

eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components. Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective.

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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

NPR Sep 24, 2026

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

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One blood test could screen you for 50 cancers. Here’s why it’s controversial.

Washington Post Sep 24, 2026

A Food and Drug Administration committee backed a cancer blood test called Galleri but was split on how well it works. The test is awaiting a final decision by the FDA.

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The chart that inspired California’s billionaire tax campaign

Washington Post Sep 24, 2026

Over the years, as economist Emmanuel Saez tracked America’s top incomes, what he saw made him angry. Now he's one of the architects behind California's wealth tax proposal.

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