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• The Supreme Court rejected a request from the Trump administration to implement mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm general election. • The court blocked the administration's attempt to apply these limits under a specific U.S. Postal Service plan. • This decision prevents the government from restricting how voters use mail-in ballots during the upcoming midterm elections.

• European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned on September 14 that Europe faces an unprecedented risk of being cut off from artificial intelligence technology. • Lagarde stated that the region must transition into a producer of AI to preserve its own autonomy. • A lack of domestic AI production leaves European markets and pension funds heavily dependent on investments in U.S. technology.

• Several U.S. states including Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah have attempted to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks. • These political disputes over safety measures occur as the delta variant increases cases among young people, particularly those under 12 who are not yet eligible for vaccines. • Local school boards face violent confrontations as they navigate the funding and control of approximately 13,000 school districts.

• American tennis players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe have secured spots in the U.S. Open final after Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. • The headliner match between the two Americans was scheduled to start after 11 p.m. Eastern time, a timing described as not ideal for broadcasters or fans. • This matchup creates the first opportunity in 23 years for an American man to win the U.S. Open title.

Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has been accused of breaking a promise after it shelved a longstanding commitment to bring in packaging standards intended to force manufacturers and retailers to cut plastic waste.The federal environment department told industry representatives via email last week that the promise would not be kept before the next election because the government did not want to “exacerbate cost of living pressures”. Continue reading...

• Germany's far-right AfD party won a regional election in Saxony, potentially becoming the first far-right group to control a regional parliament since World War II. • The party is currently under investigation for right-wing extremism by Germany's domestic intelligence service. • This victory creates a political challenge for the national coalition government and may force mainstream parties into a long process of coalition building to block the AfD from power.

• India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 league match, with Harmanpreet Kaur hitting a six to secure the win. • The victory concludes India's league campaign and maintains their dominant record over their rivals across batting, bowling, and fielding. • This result advances India to the knockout stage while forcing Pakistan to evaluate their performance before facing Hong Kong, China.