The headlines break, the nation takes its stand,

Five stories shape the news across the land.

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Trump scraps meeting with Democrats on funding as US shutdown looms

Trump called off a meeting set to decide,

With Democrats seeking funds nationwide.

A shutdown nears with September’s end,

The fight over spending shows no sign to bend.

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Trump news at a glance: president’s attack on acetaminophen criticized by experts as ‘irresponsible’

The president warned pregnant women away,

From acetaminophen they might take each day.

Doctors pushed back, saying science is clear,

His claims of autism sparked public fear.

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Voices clash, the headlines roar,

Decisions shape what’s still in store.

From markets to halls where leaders meet,

The news keeps moving, strong and fleet.

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Trump says Ukraine could regain all territory lost to Russia since 2022 invasion after meeting Zelenskyy at UN

At the UN, Trump met Zelenskyy in stride,

Said Ukraine could take back the lands they’ve been denied.

He called on NATO to stand up tall,

To push against Russia and answer the call.

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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 9/23/2025

The stock market dipped after days climbing high,

Indexes fell, gains hard to justify.

Investors now wonder if values outpaced,

The strength of the economy’s current base.

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Voices clash, the headlines roar,

Decisions shape what’s still in store.

From markets to halls where leaders meet,

The news keeps moving, strong and fleet.

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Unsold goods pile up at US factories as growth slows; JLR shutdown hits UK manufacturing - as it happened

Factories report goods piling inside,

As growth slows down and demand takes a slide.

Inventories swell while the outlook dims,

A cooling economy shows warning rims.

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Voices clash, the headlines roar,

Decisions shape what’s still in store.

From markets to halls where leaders meet,

The news keeps moving, strong and fleet.

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Five stories told, the picture’s clear today,

The news keeps turning in its steady way.

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Headlines break across the land,

Stories shifting, close at hand.

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Trump claims Tylenol in pregnancy linked to autism, sparking medical pushback

Trump claims Tylenol in pregnancy years,

Could link to autism, stirring new fears.

Doctors respond, the science is weak,

No proven connection in studies they seek.

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Confusion after $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas

A fee of one hundred thousand to apply,

For H-1B visas, costs running high.

Tech firms protest, their workers in doubt,

Confusion spreads as the rule rolls out.

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Voices rise, the nation reacts,

Policies shifting, opinion contracts.

From courts to the markets, tensions run deep,

These are the headlines the people keep.

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Trump in talks with Murdoch, Dell, and Ellison over TikTok deal

Talks on TikTok, a deal in the air,

Big names at the table deciding its care.

National security driving the plan,

Control of the platform reshaped once again.

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Charlie Kirk memorial becomes political rally

In Arizona, a crowd filled the space,

To honor Kirk’s life and remember his face.

Trump called him martyr, politics flared,

His widow preached peace while anger was shared.

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Voices rise, the nation reacts,

Policies shifting, opinion contracts.

From courts to the markets, tensions run deep,

These are the headlines the people keep.

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Trump-appointed Fed official calls for steeper rate cuts

At the Fed, a debate that’s hard to ignore,

Cut rates more quickly, Miran implores.

Others say caution, inflation still bites,

The balance of growth and prices ignites.

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Voices rise, the nation reacts,

Policies shifting, opinion contracts.

From courts to the markets, tensions run deep,

These are the headlines the people keep.

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The day’s news closes, yet tomorrow will show,

More stories emerging the nation must know.

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The headlines rise, the day begins

Stories unfold, the truth within

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Senate fails to pass short-term funding bill, with both parties blaming the other for looming government shutdown

The Senate fails to pass a funding plan

A shutdown threat grows across the land

Democrats point to healthcare left behind

Republicans argue blame is misaligned

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President threatens other TV networks amid Jimmy Kimmel fallout

Trump threatens TV networks on the air

Licenses at risk if coverage isn’t fair

Critics call it an attack on press rights

Warning of dangers to free speech in sight

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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Late night hosts condemn Trump administration

Late-night hosts and advocates speak loud

Defending free speech to gathered crowds

Kimmel’s suspension sparks protest and debate

Networks and politics cross lines of fate

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AP poll shows Republicans’ outlook on the country’s direction has soured

AP poll finds Republicans losing cheer

Their outlook on the nation steeped in fear

Concerns grow about direction and trust

Division deepens as debates combust

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas, in likely blow to tech

A new fee reshapes the H-1B stage

One hundred thousand dollars firms must wage

Tech companies warn of a heavy blow

Immigration policy shifts in the flow

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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The day is done, the record made

Tomorrow’s news awaits the stage

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The headlines rise, the day begins

Stories unfold, the truth within

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Oil prices settle lower, U.S. economic concerns outweigh Fed rate cut

Oil prices close in the red despite the Federal Reserve’s move

Crude stocks fall but demand at home looks weak

Diesel and distillates keep building in supply

Concerns grow about the pace of the U.S. economy

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Markets rally despite Fed caution; Intel surges

Stocks climb as Wall Street rides the Fed’s rate cut

Intel surges, lifting markets higher

Treasury yields rise with mixed signals from Powell

Global shares follow the rally with cautious optimism

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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Trump says China may have approved TikTok deal

The President signals Beijing may have said yes

A framework could keep TikTok running in the U.S.

Ownership changes are still being shaped

But the app’s future looks more secure than before

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Disney’s ABC yanks “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off air after remarks about Kirk

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is pulled from ABC

The network cites remarks about Charlie Kirk

Protests and debates swirl over comedy and speech

Disney faces questions about its decisions on the air

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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Markets watch Fed, while oil and housing show cracks

The Fed’s cut shapes bonds and equities

Home building slows, showing signs of strain

Oil markets wrestle with weak demand

Analysts warn of fragility in the months ahead

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Headlines carry weight each night

Economies shift, markets fight

Leaders speak and tensions climb

The news records the pulse of time

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The day is done, the record made

Tomorrow’s news awaits the stage

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Today the news speaks loud and clear

The facts are here, for all to hear

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White House readies executive order on political violence as liberal groups sound warning

The administration drafts an order on political violence and speech

It targets groups it sees as threats, critics say it chills dissent

Nonprofits warn their work could suffer, free speech could be at risk

Over a hundred organizations raise alarm about its reach

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US farmers face ‘financial calamity’ without extra aid soon, Republican lawmakers say

Farmers face falling crop prices and shrinking profits

Nearly forty billion in aid is expected, but not enough to cover losses

Republican lawmakers warn of collapse without urgent support

Rural communities brace for harder times ahead

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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Oil Prices Ease as U.S. Demand Concerns Grow

Crude prices slip as diesel stockpiles climb

Demand at home looks weaker than expected

Investors weigh supply risks abroad with signs of slowdown here

Energy markets show uncertainty in every direction

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Fed Cuts Rates; Stocks Mixed, Markets Watch Powell’s Message

The Federal Reserve lowers rates to four percent range

Chair Powell points to a softer labor market, immigration shaping jobs

Markets close unevenly, some sectors lifted, tech stocks fall

Investors brace for the path of cuts still to come

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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Trump to Address U.N. as Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts Rage

President Trump prepares to speak before world leaders

The wars in Gaza and Ukraine dominate the agenda

Nuclear concerns with Iran and recognition of Palestine also rise

Global tensions frame the return to the U.N. stage

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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The day concludes but stories remain

Tomorrow’s news will tell us again

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Morning breaks with heavy headlines

We listen deeply, want to know the truth

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Dollar Falls to Four-Year Low Against Euro

The dollar slipping, weak against the euro’s tide

Four-year low hit as markets brace for the Fed’s call

Investors expect interest rates to fall

Jobs are softening, inflation still knocking at the door

Spending holds up in some places, but confidence is stretched

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Trump Sues New York Times, Publisher for $15 Billion

Trump files suit — fifteen billion dollars

Against the New York Times and its publisher for defamation claims

He says false statements cost him, damaged reputation

NYT pushes back — says it’s free speech, says it’s needed in democracy

The dust kicks up over what’s report, what’s opinion

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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U.S. Holiday Online Sales Expected to Slow in 2025

Online holiday sales cooling off this year

Shoppers cutting back, looking for discounts, essentials first

Forecast says growth will slow compared to last season

Retailers brace, plan early deals, adjust their strategies

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U.S. Restores Visa Waiver for Hungary

U.S. restores visa waiver for Hungary

After Hungary addressed security concerns raised before

Travel without visa up to ninety days returns for Hungarian citizens

A step toward smoother ties between U.S. and Hungary

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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Russia Hopes for New U.S. Talks This Fall

Russia hoping for new U.S. talks this autumn

Diplomats want to clear irritations in their relationship

They say meetings must lead someplace — not just words

After prior talks between Washington and Moscow, waiting for results

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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We close the news slate, but the world keeps turning

Stay aware, stay listening, the truth keeps burning

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Intro

Soft notes drift through, today’s stories unfold,

Five headlines told clear, in rhythms controlled.

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Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Congress faces a deadline, funds set to expire,

Democrats want healthcare, their stakes are higher.

Republicans hesitate, Trump adds his demand,

A shutdown looms as deals slip from hand.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk murder captured after two-day manhunt

Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking in Utah,

A manhunt stretched long, the nation in awe.

The suspect was found after days on the run,

His capture brings questions, the search now done.

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This is the news, played steady and true,

Stories in rhythm, delivered to you.

No need for the paper, no need for the screen,

The music tells facts, smooth and clean.

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U.S. consumer sentiment slips again in September

Confidence drops as September moves on,

The Michigan survey reports it’s gone.

Concerns over jobs and inflation rise,

Markets reflect uncertainty’s skies.

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Pentagon 9/11 ceremony moved inside due to security concerns

The Pentagon’s tribute was brought inside,

Security concerns could not be denied.

In the wake of violence, the mood was tense,

Remembering lives with a guarded sense.

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This is the news, played steady and true,

Stories in rhythm, delivered to you.

No need for the paper, no need for the screen,

The music tells facts, smooth and clean.

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Trump urges peaceful response to Charlie Kirk killing

Trump asked his supporters to answer with peace,

Though anger was strong, he called for release.

Voices were sharp, blame quickly spread,

But leaders said calm must guide us instead.

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This is the news, played steady and true,

Stories in rhythm, delivered to you.

No need for the paper, no need for the screen,

The music tells facts, smooth and clean.

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Outro

Five stories concluded, the headlines are clear,

The music of news, carried to your ear.

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