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Sep 17, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal for EU associate membership, clarifying it is not a rival bloc despite Trump's threats. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, defying presidential demands for a cut. The House passed a sanctions package targeting Russian officials and energy imports, named after Senator Lindsey Graham. In sports, Pete Crow-Armstrong set a Cubs franchise record with 44 home runs, while an NCAA committee confirmed proper replay protocols were not followed in a controversial Michigan win.

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Canada's PM Mark Carney on EU associate membership Federal Reserve raises interest rates House passes sanctions on Russian officials Ireland boycotts Eurovision over Israel Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP case and MLB scores NCAA replay protocol controversy and tire ad
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