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Trump calls on Congress to pass film and TV tax incentive

Trump calls on Congress to pass film and TV tax incentive

President Trump urged Congress on Monday evening to “immediately” approve federal tax incentives for movie and TV production. In a Truth Social post, the president said he had met earlier in the day with actor Jon Voight and that the pair…

Israeli Operation in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say

The New York Times

Israeli Operation in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say

Israel’s defense minister said the operation resulted in the capture of a senior Hamas member. Hamas said Israel sent covert operatives into Gaza City.

The New York Times

Élections Québec to mail voter information in French only for 1st time in a provincial election

CBC

Élections Québec to mail voter information in French only for 1st time in a provincial election

Élections Québec will send voters information documents in French only for the first time in a general election to comply with changes to Quebec's language laws, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday.

CBC

The Punch

Police deny teargassing Lagos pensioners, say viral image AI-generated

Lagos State Police Command denies teargassing pensioners during a protest, stating the viral image is AI-generated. Learn more about the NUP protest. Read More…

The Punch

A year before the Rasuwa disaster, a report had warned Nepal

OnlineKhabar

A year before the Rasuwa disaster, a report had warned Nepal

Kathmandu, September 1 A government report prepared after a devastating flood in Rasuwa last year warned of the risk of similar disasters along the Bhotekoshi River and called for stronger early warning systems, risk assessments and…

OnlineKhabar

Why the Middle East Oil Shock Failed to Save Russia’s Budget

The Moscow Times

Why the Middle East Oil Shock Failed to Save Russia’s Budget

Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, Russia’s oil windfall looks surprisingly meager despite initial predictions of a revenue boom.

The Moscow Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Highlights: Day 20 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 1, 2026

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Highlights: Day 20 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Two Philippine Army officers took center stage at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday as they testified about military certifications that the Department of Education (DepEd) used to support its…

These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade: Labor Department

These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade: Labor Department

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We cannot go back on Medicaid coverage for people living with HIV

We cannot go back on Medicaid coverage for people living with HIV

HIV can be a fatal disease if access to comprehensive care and treatment is interrupted or unavailable.

Trump administration unveils additional details in Venezuela oil deal

Trump administration unveils additional details in Venezuela oil deal

The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. The administration said in a press release that the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will take a 35 percent equity stake in…

Watch live: House Oversight panel zeroes in on birth tourism

Watch live: House Oversight panel zeroes in on birth tourism

A House Oversight panel will hold a hearing Tuesday morning examining birth tourism, months after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship. Lawmakers will examine companies accused of…

Watch live: House GOP leaders speak as vote to avert shutdown looms

Watch live: House GOP leaders speak as vote to avert shutdown looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leaders will speak Tuesday as lawmakers prepare to take up a Senate-passed stop-gap funding bill aimed at averting another government shutdown by the Sept. 30 deadline. The continuing resolution…