US AND CANADA

TRUMP APPROVES TIKTOK DEAL, VALUING U.S. BUSINESS AT $14BILLION

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President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order approving a proposed deal that will keep TikTok operating in the U.S. while addressing national security concerns. Vice President JD Vance announced that the transaction values the company's U.S. business at $14 billion, well below some analyst expectations.

NEWS OUTLETS PUSH BACK AGAINST PENTAGON’S NEW PRESS RESTRICTIONS

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The Pentagon is facing mounting criticism from journalists and legal experts after unveiling new restrictions on media access to the Department of Defense. The policy, rolled out late last week, requires reporters to sign a pledge not to disclose information that has not been formally authorized for publication. It also limits journalists’ ability to move freely within the Pentagon, sparking concerns of a fundamental threat to press freedom.

MEET THE HISTORY-MAKING ASTRONAUTS HEADED FOR THE MOON

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For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is preparing to send astronauts back to the Moon. The Artemis II mission, scheduled for launch as early as February 2026, will fly a crew of four around the lunar surface in a historic journey that echoes the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 70s—while opening the door to humanity’s future on other worlds.

MEXICO TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH CANADA AMID US TARIFF WAR

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Amid growing economic pressure from the US, Canada and Mexico have committed to strengthening their relationship through closer cooperation on trade and security. At a meeting in Mexico City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also expressed their dedication to a shared partnership with the US. Carney stated, "We complement the United States, we make them stronger, and we are all stronger together," emphasizing the collaborative nature of the North American relationship.

BEN AFFLECK'S DAUGHTER, VIOLET AFFLECK DELIVERS POWERFUL UN SPEECH ON COVID-19 AND CLEAN AIR

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Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, delivered a passionate address at the United Nations in New York on September 23, calling for stronger measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect future generations. Speaking at the event Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action, the Yale freshman urged global leaders to treat clean air with the same urgency as clean water.

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN WASHINGTON BELIEVED TO BE TRAVIS DECKER

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Authorities in Washington believe they have located the remains of Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three daughters earlier this year and sparking a months-long manhunt across the region.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY TO CREATE CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL

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Utah Valley University has announced plans to create a memorial in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated during a speaking event on campus earlier this month. The university confirmed that a special committee has been established to oversee the project and ensure it reflects the values of both the UVU community and the broader public touched by Kirk’s work.

META UNVEILS NEW AI POWERED SMART GLASSES

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As part of its ongoing commitment to wearable technology, Meta has unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tech. At the company's annual "Meta Connect" developers conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new line of devices, which were developed in collaboration with leading sunglasses brands Ray-Ban and Oakley. In addition to the glasses themselves, Meta also introduced a neural wristband that integrates with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses to allow users to execute various functions, including sending messages, via intuitive hand gestures.