NEWS - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 - NEWS
The president's remarks at the United Nations come more than six months into a war that has grown increasingly unpopular at home. LA Times
VOA VIEW: There has been too many Trump threats.
The incident has rattled tony Newport Beach, where a low crime rate and high income levels have not protected the community from illegal migration. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Illegals are big threats.
Thousands of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Tuesday to demand an end to Iran’s execution of political prisoners and to establish a free democracy in the country. New York Post
VOA VIEW: As it should be.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris blasted the criticisms of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as an "attack on maternal care" while stumping for Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit. New York Post
Vice President JD Vance said the measure would save the government $2.2 billion. New York Times
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials. New York Times
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She asked the justices to block a court order giving custody to the biological parents. New York Times
Advances in artificial intelligence and the myriad ways content is shared online have made establishing authenticity even more difficult for users of social media. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Question stupidity.
More than 1 million people taking weight-loss drugs without any apparent medical reason to do so. New York Times
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President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the 81st session of the United Nation's General Assembly in New York City, calling on the nations of the world to unify against the "enemies of all humanity." OANN
The Cuban delegation at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly walked out during President Donald Trump’s speech. OANN
VOA VIEW: Cuban ignorance.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a new agreement to bolster U.S. security and military infrastructure in the Arctic and North Atlantic, solidifying the tri-national relationship following years of diplomatic tension over the territory's future. OANN
After major television networks boycotted White House events in response to President Donald Trump banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists over accusations of 'FAKE NEWS,' the Trump administration rolled out an alternative: Trump TV. OANN
VOA VIEW: The liberal news lost.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released new details about a Venezuelan man who was hospitalized after allegedly being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin, Texas. OANN
VOA VIEW: The illegal was in the wrong.
Gaza photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who rose to international acclaim for his real-time reporting during the conflict in Gaza, revealed in a recent interview that he deliberately suppressed video footage he filmed on October 7, 2023 -- as it depicted Palestinians in a negative light. OANN
VOA VIEW: Anyone with common sense new of the deception.
Stanford University acknowledged this week that it used artificial intelligence to alter a promotional photo, swapping out a Latino student for an AI-generated Black woman and slimming down two of his classmates. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal dception.
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Hurricane Polo grew increasingly strong Tuesday and was forecast to gain more intensity as it skirted Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone, weather experts said. Washington Times
The fall equinox is Tuesday, when light and darkness split the day evenly. It marks the beginning of fall for the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Washington Times
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hear a case involving a Georgetown University scholar who was targeted for deportation last year after a government artificial intelligence tool flagged his social media posts as too pro-Palestinian. Washington Times
The United States Postal Service serves close to 169 million addresses, generally six days a week, whether or not any given route makes money. That is not a business choice. Washington Times
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental. CBS
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GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit. CBS
VOA VIEW: Biden is a big culprit.
Flight schedules in the Northeast are returning to normal after computer outages caused massive delays on Monday. Kris Van Cleave reports. CBS
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. CBS
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Trump, facing low approval on the economy ahead of the midterm election, has an added incentive to emerge from the summit with China's Xi touting trade wins. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal statements.
The reports raised hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, with U.S. stock futures mixed and oil prices lower. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran is talking crap.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A foolish gesture.
Oil prices reversed early gains on Tuesday amid optimism that prospects for a diplomatic solution to the U.S.-Iran war are improving. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Wishful thinking.
President Donald Trump said he banned the three media outlets because of what he called "cumulative stories." CNBC
California deputies urge local residents to lock their doors amid a manhunt for a suspect wanted for several felonies, including pointing a firearm at people. FOX News
Caleb Flynn's murder trial revealed how Ohio investigators searched storm drains, attics and vehicles for the gun allegedly used to kill Ashley Flynn. FOX News
The 81st UN General Assembly is underway on Tuesday and Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of widening divisions across the globe. UPI
Iran's arming of Houthi rebels in Yemen is threatening regional stability and global energy security and must stop, foreign ministers of the G7 said. UPI
North Korea tested a new weapon system apparently involving an upgraded hypersonic missile over the weekend, state-run media reported Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Anything that NK states are questionable.
The U.S. State Department imposed cybercrime-related visa restrictions on 32 individuals, most of whom are linked to Prince Group. UPI
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said Monday that it cannot supply the United States with large volumes of potash. UPI
VOA VIEW: All speculative.
Two people died when a helicopter crashed while conducting water-bucket drops to fight a wildfire in Yosemite National Park in California. UPI
M23 fighters have been accused of abusing miners at mining sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Amnesty International said Monday. UPI
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Gas prices have skyrocketed in the past week, rising more than 15 cents in that period, with the national average sitting at just over $4.31 per gallon, according to AAA. In another blow to American consumers, diesel prices are at the highest recorded average, standing at about $6.23 per gallon as of now. They are going up higher.
Though prices have been rising steadily in recent weeks, the past week has seen a significant jump. Just one week ago, the average price of gas was at $4.15 per gallon and diesel was at $5.90. Compared with the average prices one month ago, the last week reveals an unusually high leap as the conflict in the Middle East wears past the six-month mark. Despite diesel prices breaking records, gas still remains below the highest recorded national average of about $5.01 in June, 2022. However, averages by state show a different reality, with California maintaining its status as having the highest gas prices in the nation, at $6.00 per gallon.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers — a strike aimed at retaliating against repeated Iranian ballistic missile attacks on U.S. Navy warships and crippling the illegal oil exports funding the IRGC. In response, media reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) retaliated by launching strikes on several vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz region. The volatile situation in the strait, one of the world’s most consequential waterways for the transport of oil and liquefied natural gas, has significantly driven up the cost of oil since the conflict began in February.
Sitting in the $60 range before the advent of operations, crude oil surged to more than $110 per barrel in April, according to Trading Economics. A low was seen at the beginning of July, with prices back down under $70 per barrel. However, the reprieve was temporary, with costs shooting up again. Although they have fluctuated significantly since then, prices went back over $100 per barrel in the last week. As of Monday, costs sit at about $101 per barrel.
The closure of ’s EastSArabiaaudi -West pipeline following drone strikes — which the Kingdom and intelligence reports traced back to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq — further exacerbated the situation. The more than 700-mile-long pipeline served as an overland bypass, allowing Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil to its Red Sea terminals without using the Strait of Hormuz.
In the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint for the Red Sea, the Iran-backed terrorist group, the Houthis, made gains in recent days. As hostilities continue to intimidate commercial shipping, global energy supply chains are at risk of further disruption.
