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Breaking Stories (US)

• ABC's 'American Idol' is leaving Los Angeles, in another blow to the industry

  The show's planned 25th season will be produced in Georgia.

  Los Angeles Times
• Measles case reported in Marathon County, a new location for Wisconsin

  According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wisconsin's measles numbers are some of the highest in the country.

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

  FBI Director Kash Patel’s decision to remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI job applicants drew bipartisan disbelief Tuesday after he said the change was intended to protect trafficking victims coerced into sexual acts with animals.

  CNN
• Ford's 2027 F-150 gets hands-free towing, first-ever Carhartt edition

  Ford is refreshing its best-selling F-150 with hands-free towing technology, new powertrain options and the first-ever Carhartt edition, all shaped by customer feedback.

  Fox Business
• It could 'kill us all'

  A former Google DeepMind researcher has warned that artificial intelligence could "kill us all."

  New York Post
• Pro sports leagues, players’ unions ask regulators to ban bettors who harass athletes

  The NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL and their players’ unions asked for regulations banning bettors who harass and threaten athletes and staff.

  The New York Times
• FBI director insists new hiring standards on prostitution and bestiality were only meant to assist sexual assault victims

  Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.

  CBS News
• Arch Manning reverses course on AI video joke in apology to Holly Rowe

  Holly Rowe accepted Manning’s apology after the two privately discussed his controversial press conference comment.

  Chron
• Fed meeting live updates: Anticipation builds with Fed expected to hike interest rates for first time in 3 years

  The Federal Reserve's September policy meeting kicks off on Tuesday, and markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday amid persistently high inflation.

  Yahoo Finance
• US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia

  Proponents say sanctions would help Ukraine, but some Democrats say Trump shouldn’t have more tariff authority

  theguardian.com