Daily News Collage 9 29 26

Selected stories

1. Major technology firms signed a voluntary accord providing internal and external reviews of AI development. Caption: “TECH FIRMS SIGN AI ACCORD.” Source: https://apnews.com/article/595796511f110fc006cca0d01329733e
2. The Supreme Court allowed the administration to resume deportations to third countries while it considers the policy. Caption: “THIRD-COUNTRY DEPORTATIONS RESUME.” Source: https://www.kulr8.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-5-02-p-m-edt/article_6c4bff96-2c61-511f-9768-65aff99e1948.html
3. The Conference Board reported that U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014. Caption: “CONSUMER CONFIDENCE HITS 2014 LOW.” Source: https://apnews.com/article/b9429c6d4f025d00e6283bfde4e0197d
4. U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August while the labor market remained resilient. Caption: “JOB OPENINGS SLIP TO 7.1M.” Source: https://apnews.com/article/59a79b9752ff98ab1a1aa70d0f129607
5. Hurricane Polo’s remnants brought more heavy rain and flooding risk to the saturated U.S. Southwest. Caption: “POLO REMNANTS FLOOD SOUTHWEST.” Source: https://apnews.com/article/db57554d97c70cd44b99df9ff0a41668
6. The United States sanctioned 13 people and entities accused of supporting Iran’s military procurement network. Caption: “IRAN SUPPLY NETWORK SANCTIONED.” Source: https://apnews.com/article/30db5eef515ed1d06591a0254292afdd

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