McCarthy’s bid for speaker stalls in House chaos
The House adjourned after Kevin McCarthy failed to secure 218 votes across three ballots, with 203, 203, and 202 respectively. Conservatives led by the Freedom Caucus blocked his path, Republicans urged unity, Democrats backed Hakeem Jeffries, and the chamber prepared to reconvene at noon with no clear successor.
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Drone advances edge toward autonomous fighting robots
Ukraine and Russia are each pursuing autonomous weapon tech as drones already perform targeting and attacks with AI support. Analysts warn the first fully autonomous combat robots could emerge soon, marking a major shift in warfare, though no nation's robots have yet killed on their own in battle.
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FDA finalizes broad rule change on abortion pills
The FDA finalizes a rule expanding access to abortion pills through more pharmacies, including large chains and mail order, with telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery where legal. State laws limit impact, and legal battles over access are expected.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty
Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court to fraud charges accusing him of diverting customer money from FTX to lavish real estate, political donations, and risky Alameda trades. Judge Kaplan set a tentative Oct 2 trial date with estimates of one month for the government and two to three weeks for the defense.
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