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September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTCIncoming: Archived content from the before times
Pulling stuff out of the memory hole.
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Pulling stuff out of the memory hole.
The Senate voted 53-47 on a House-passed bill limiting lawmakers’ stock purchases, short of the 60 votes needed to advance it. Democrats objected to what they called incomplete trading restrictions and an attached voter ID requirement. The post Senate blocks stock-trading bill amid dispute over voter ID first appeared on News Mash .
A Paris court sentenced six smugglers to six to 10 years in prison for involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in a 2021 Channel crossing. Seven other defendants received lesser sentences, and one was acquitted. The post French court jails smugglers over deadly Channel crossing first appeared on News Mash .
The FTC is investigating Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies over potential consumer risks. The inquiry follows reported security incidents involving AI agents and a White House meeting where executives signed voluntary safety standards. The post FTC investigates AI companies over potential risks to consumers first appeared on News Mash .
Pete Hegseth plans to reduce general and admiral positions by 20%, expanding an earlier order to cut senior military ranks. Supporters cite bureaucracy, while critics question the effect on military leadership. The post Hegseth plans 20% cut to general and admiral positions first appeared on News Mash .
Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at preventing data center costs from reaching consumers, saying its protections were optional. Republicans pointed to its broad House support as concern over energy bills grows. The post Senate Democrats block bill on data center energy costs first appeared on News Mash .