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Texas Republican's post on Asian Americans at UT Austin sparks accusations of racism

Texas Republican's post on Asian Americans at UT Austin sparks accusations of racism

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Republican nominee for a Texas office drew bipartisan criticism after posting a photo from a University of Texas football game that critics called racist, portraying the Austin campus as dominated by foreign students contrary to enrollment data.
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Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

By Nate Raymond Sept 16 (Reuters) - With Republican control of the U.S. Senate in doubt, President Donald Trump's White House is pushing to confirm a raft of new federal judges before the year's end.
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Super El Niño to bring wetter, milder winter to U.S.

Super El Niño to bring wetter, milder winter to U.S.

A 'super' El Niño is developing, with climatologists predicting significant impacts on fall and winter weather across the central U.S. According to NOAA, this El Niño is expected to be one of the strongest on record, driven by record-high Pacific Ocean temperatures. Southern states like Texas and Oklahoma are likely to experience wetter and slightly cooler conditions, potentially alleviating drought conditions. Meanwhile, the Midwest is forecasted to have a milder winter, with average temperatures 1–4°F (0.5–2.2°C) above normal. This could lead to faster snowmelt and reduced snowpack, affecting winter recreation and agriculture. The phenomenon, which occurs every two to seven years, is also linked to increased atmospheric instability, raising the likelihood of thunderstorms and severe weather in the southern U.S. (Source time: 2026-09-15 10:02:00 GMT).
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Heat dome pattern brings twice the usual 100-degree days to some cities

Heat dome pattern brings twice the usual 100-degree days to some cities

A heat dome is driving triple-digit temperatures across the southern U.S., with some cities recording more than twice their typical 100-degree days.
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CMS AI Prior Authorization Pilot Plagued by Delays and Technical Failures, Documents Reveal

CMS AI Prior Authorization Pilot Plagued by Delays and Technical Failures, Documents Reveal

Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reveal widespread issues in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, an AI-powered prior authorization program. The roughly 1,000 pages of records from the pilot's initial months outline significant problems including thousands of delayed approvals, miscommunications between tech vendors and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), and provider frustration. Many prior authorization requests exceeded the program's three-day goal, with some remaining unanswered for over 80 days. Providers reported patients experiencing severe pain due to delayed procedures. Technical issues, system downtime, and a lack of communication from vendors, particularly Innovaccer in Ohio, were also cited. The WISeR model, launched on January 1, aims to curb improper spending in traditional Medicare by using AI for prior authorization in Arizona, O...
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Amanda Seyfried Stars in 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,' Premiering at TIFF

Amanda Seyfried Stars in 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,' Premiering at TIFF

Amanda Seyfried Stars in 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,' Premiering at TIFF
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Teen's death sparks warning over opioid stronger than fentanyl

Teen's death sparks warning over opioid stronger than fentanyl

The synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, has been linked to an increasing number of deadly overdoses.
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Best TV series coming this fall. Here's what to watch and where

Best TV series coming this fall. Here's what to watch and where

Returning shows, new shows, horror shows, comedies and dramas: There is a lot of TV coming our way this fall. These are the 10 shows to look for.
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USA Rare Earth Breaks Ground on $1.2 Billion Magnet Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina, Bolstered by CHIPS Act Funding

USA Rare Earth Breaks Ground on $1.2 Billion Magnet Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina, Bolstered by CHIPS Act Funding

USA Rare Earth Breaks Ground on $1.2 Billion Magnet Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina, Bolstered by CHIPS Act Funding
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Frost Hits New England as 100°F Heat Grips the South

Frost Hits New England as 100°F Heat Grips the South

A sharp temperature divide will sweep across the U.S. this week, with fall-like cold arriving in the Northeast while summer heat persists across the Southern Plains. New England could see its first widespread frost and freeze conditions Tuesday, with some higher elevations dropping into the lower 30s. Meanwhile, Texas and Oklahoma could again exceed 100°F, with heat index values reaching 105–110°F. The contrast follows the hottest summer on record across the Lower 48 and an unusually warm start to September.
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Texas Longhorns jump to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Ohio State comeback

Texas Longhorns jump to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Ohio State comeback

Texas football has climbed to No. 1 in the newest AP Top 25 ranking. The Longhorns are now No. 1 in both polls.
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Heat Advisories span 12 states with heat index up to 46°C (114°F)

Heat Advisories span 12 states with heat index up to 46°C (114°F)

Heat Advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) are in effect across 12 U.S. states from September 14 to September 16, 2026. Forecast heat index values range from 41°C (105°F) to 46°C (114°F), with the highest values expected in southern Texas. The advisories cover areas from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky. An upper-level ridge is contributing to the hazardous heat conditions, with elevated humidity exacerbating the situation. The advisories highlight the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for outdoor workers and those not acclimated to the heat.