Thursday, September 24, 2026
The bottom line
- Iran’s president told the UN his country is ready for diplomacy but will not yield to force.
- Xi Jinping arrived for a state visit; the U.S.–China trade truce was extended to Jan. 10.
- Bond yields hit their highest since 2007; mortgage rates are at a two-year high.
- Fighting flared between Tigrayan and federal forces in northern Ethiopia.
The World Overnight
Iran’s president tells UN: ready for talks, not threats
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is “ready for dialogue and diplomacy” but rejects “the language of force,” a day after President Trump threatened Iran with annihilation from the same podium.
Sources: Al Jazeera · NBC News · NPR · Washington Post
Xi arrives in Washington; trade truce extended
President Trump greeted Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, a rare gesture.
Fighting flares in northern Ethiopia
Tigrayan forces seized airports and clashed with federal troops.
Sources: Al Jazeera · Euronews · Africanews
The U.S. has invited Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in Miami, Secretary of State Rubio said; the Kremlin said it would decide later.
Sources: Al Jazeera · Meduza
Defense & Security
Navy: eight sailors attempted suicide on long deployment
Eight sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that began in November and included combat against Iran, the acting Navy secretary told a senator.
Sources: CNN · AP · Navy Times
Washington
Judge orders White House to restore press access
Overnight, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly temporarily lifted the ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, restoring access for 14 days while their lawsuit proceeds.
National polls: Democrats lead the congressional ballot 53%–41% (PBS News/NPR/Marist, registered voters) and 53%–42% (Emerson, likely voters). Both put President Trump’s approval at 39%.
Sources: PBS News · NPR · Emerson College
Markets & Your Money
Bond yields reach highest since 2007
Stocks fell after a survey showed U.S. business activity growing at its fastest pace since July 2021, stoking inflation worries.
Mortgage rates at highest since 2024
The average 30-year rate rose to 7.12% last week from 6.97%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
2027 Social Security raise estimated at about 3.5%
The Senior Citizens League projects a 3.5% cost-of-living raise for 2027 (AARP: 3.6%), up from 2.8% this year, or about $68 a month on the average check.
Sources: Senior Citizens League · CBS News
Scam alert: fake police and government callers took more than $1.6 billion in 19 months, the FBI says. Real officials never ask for payment by prepaid card, cryptocurrency or courier.
Sources: FBI · The Register
Health & Science
FDA advisers back a multi-cancer screening blood test
A panel voted 7–2 that the benefits of Grail’s Galleri test for adults 50 and older outweigh its risks.
Sources: STAT · Scientific American · NPR
American Life
Nor’easter floods Virginia coast; New England braces
High tides flooded parts of coastal Virginia, and gusts near 50 mph hit North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Sources: weather.com · Spectrum News
Sports Desk
MLB Padres 5, Dodgers 1; San Diego takes the top NL wild-card spot.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
MLB Yankees 9, Rays 2; Ben Rice hits home runs No. 40 and 41.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN
GOLF The Presidents Cup begins today at Medinah, near Chicago.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · ABC7 Chicago
On Today’s Calendar
MORNING White House welcome for Xi Jinping; talks, then a state dinner.
Sources: White House · Bloomberg
One Good Thing
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