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Less Than 24 Hours Left to Apply for a Side Event at Founder Summit 2026

Applications to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 close tonight at midnight Pacific Time, leaving organizers and startup leaders with a narrow window to secure a place in the summit’s broader programming. The opportunity is aimed at founders, operators, investors, and community builders who want to shape conversations around frontier AI and machine learning while connecting with the Boston startup ecosystem from November 1 to 7.

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India & World Affairs7h ago

China, U.S. strike $30 billion tariff cut deal and open AI talks after Xi-Trump summit

China said it has reached an eight-point consensus with the United States that includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The agreement, announced after a closely watched summit with President Donald Trump, also covers a trade council, continued follow-through on earlier Kuala Lumpur talks, and coordination on global forums and foreign policy issues.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio, Jaishankar Reaffirm U.S.-India Strategic Ties as Sanctions Pressure on Russia and Iran Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York on September 23, 2026, in talks that underscored the centrality of the U.S.-India partnership to Indo-Pacific security. The two officials also discussed developments in the Middle East and the possibility of sanctions against states that continue economic engagement with Russia and Iran, highlighting the widening geopolitical stakes surrounding energy security and great-power competition.

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Global Society & Public Affairs4h ago

Scientists Warn of 'Godzilla' El Niño as World Scrambles to Limit the Damage

A powerful El Niño event, described by scientists as "Godzilla-level" or "super" in intensity, is raising fears of deadly heat, crop losses and cascading humanitarian shocks across the globe. While the climate phenomenon itself cannot be stopped, experts say early warning systems, public health planning and targeted adaptation could sharply reduce the toll.

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Global Economy & Central Banks8h ago

Federal Reserve Approves FS Bancorp's Bid to Merge With Pacific West Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board has approved FS Bancorp Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp, clearing the way for the Mountlake Terrace, Washington-based company to indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank in West Linn, Oregon. The decision marks a significant step in a regional banking consolidation that could reshape the footprint of the combined institution across the Pacific Northwest.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump-Xi State Visit Delivers Pageantry, Extends Trade Truce, but Leaves Big Frictions Unresolved

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first formal trip to Washington in 11 years ended with ceremony, symbolism and a short extension of the U.S.-China trade truce, but few substantive breakthroughs. The visit projected calm for markets and politics, even as major disputes over trade, technology and global security were left largely untouched.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

G20 Health Ministers Back WHO Funding Push as Brazil Seeks Broader Pledges

Health ministers from G20 nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro voiced support for the World Health Organization's first Investment Round, urging all member states and partners to help fund the agency's new global health strategy. WHO says it has already secured 63 pledges worth more than $1 billion, but is pressing for additional commitments ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.

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World Politics & Diplomacy3h ago

Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Marks New Step in Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability

A joint Navy-Marine Corps test team has completed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys launched from an MV-22B Osprey off San Clemente Island, California, a milestone that could broaden how the fleet hunts submarines. The test lays groundwork for wider tactical use of the tiltrotor aircraft in anti-submarine warfare, strengthening a capability increasingly important in contested maritime environments.

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World Politics & Diplomacy3h ago

U.S. and Indian Army Snipers Deepen Interoperability in Long-Range Marksmanship Drill

U.S. and Indian Army snipers trained side by side in India during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, practicing long-range engagements out to 580 meters with the Indian Army's Sako TRG rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. The drill underscored a broader defense relationship increasingly focused on interoperability, tactical exchange and high-end battlefield skills amid a shifting Indo-Pacific security landscape.

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