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The first centrally located electric lighting plant using the Edison system and the United States,

first hydroelectric central station, began operation on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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Congress and the White House are at odds as a federal government shutdown could begin at midnight,

imperiling services and pay. Cassandra Joyce is here with more details.

The federal government risks a shutdown if Congress fails to pass new funding before a just-after-midnight

deadline.

The House and Senate debate full-year appropriations versus a short-term continuing resolution to keep agencies open.

Republicans emphasize spending cuts, border security measures, and policy riders.

Democrats prioritize protecting social programs and a clean stopgap.

Each stance reflects one perspective in an ongoing budget debate.

President Donald Trump urges Congress to send him a bill he can sign.

A shutdown would pause some services, delay pay for many federal workers,

and disrupt grants and contracts nationwide.

Deadlock is deepening on Capitol Hill, as tensions rise over funding and negotiations stall.

Daniel Grove reports on this story.

Congress remains deadlocked on a funding deal as a shutdown looms and tempers rise.

President Donald Trump shares a video described by critics as a deep fake that mocks the two top Democrats in Congress,

highlighting the breakdown in negotiations.

Democrats call the post inappropriate and a distraction.

Some Republicans describe it as political theater.

Both parties dig in on spending levels, border security, and policy writers,

core disputes that reflect broader, ongoing debates.

Some lawmakers push for a short-term extension to keep agencies open.

Others insist leverage is lost without a deadline.

The result, little movement, growing risk.

This is Daniel Grove for Neural Newscast.

Let's check in on the economic outlook.

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Economists warn a shutdown would ripple through markets, contracts, and government-dependent industries across the country.

Ethan Wells is here with more details.

A federal shutdown slows the economy and disrupts daily life.

Non-essential agencies close, furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers without pay.

Federal data releases pause, clouding markets that depend on jobs, inflation, and GDP numbers.

Contractors lose revenue, and small businesses near federal sites see fewer customers.

Air travel and food safety inspections continue, but face delays as staff work without pay.

Past shutdowns shave tenths off quarterly GDP, then rebound later.

The longer it lasts, the wider the damage spreads.

This is Ethan Wells for Neural Newscast.

Global Stories Shaping Our World

Police in Madagascar used tear gas as protests turned violent, and authorities struggled to calm the capital.

Here's Monica Kellan with more.

Police in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse growing anti-government protests in the capital.

The United Nations reports 22 people killed and more than 100 injured in recent days.

Demonstrations escalate after President Andri Rajalina fails to calm public anger over economic hardship and alleged corruption.

Crowds gather near key government buildings in Antananarivo, defying bans on unauthorized

marches.

Security forces block roads and detain organizers.

The UN urges restraint and dialogue to avoid further bloodshed.

The unrest raises concern about political stability and the risk of wider violence.

A collapse at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia has left children dead, injured, and many unaccounted for.

Here's Daniel Grove with more.

At least three children are dead and about 100 are injured after an Islamic boarding school collapses during a prayer service in Indonesia.

Emergency crews search through debris for missing students as families gather at the site.

Officials say the building gives way suddenly, trapping students and teachers inside.

Local hospitals treat dozens with head wounds and fractures.

Authorities open an investigation into the structure's safety and recent maintenance.

Rescue teams warn the toll could rise as they work through the night.

Every minute counts, says Indonesia's disaster agency.

Officials say a powerful car bomb detonated near a military installation in Quetta,

raising security concerns across Balochistan.

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Vice President J.D. Vance and Donald Trump Jr. vowed to continue Charlie Kirk's work at Turning Point USA following his death.

Sarah Wheaton joins us with the latest.

Vice President J.D. Vance and Donald Trump Jr. pledge to continue working with Charlie Kirk's youth organization after his death.

They say they will help preserve and expand his political legacy.

Vance praises Kirk's focus on mobilizing young conservatives.

Trump Jr. calls the network a movement worth sustaining.

The commitment aims to keep campus chapters active, grow training programs, and maintain donor supports.

It also signals continuity for conservative student organizing during an election year.

No timeline is announced, but both promise ongoing involvement with leadership and grassroots organizers.

This is Sarah Wheaton for Neural Newscast.

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Now, let's explore technology news.

California has enacted one of the nation's toughest AI safety laws, aiming to set new standards for testing and oversight.

Kara Swift reports on this story.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a sweeping AI safety law setting one of the nation's toughest standards.

The law creates clear rules for testing powerful models, reporting risks, and securing training data.

It requires companies to document safety checks and guard against misuse of generative systems.

State agencies will set enforcement timelines and penalties in the coming months.

Supporters say the framework protects consumers and critical infrastructure without freezing

innovation.

Newsom calls it smart guardrails, aiming to keep AI breakthroughs safe and accountable.

This is Kara Swift for Neural Newscast.

Here's the latest in science.

Researchers report creating early human embryo-like structures from skin cell DNA,

a breakthrough that raises ethical questions.

Nathaniel Cohen is here with more details.

Scientists in the United States create early human embryo-like structures from skin cell

DNA for the first time.

The lab-made embryos use reprogrammed cells to mimic the earliest days after fertilization.

Researchers say the goal is to study infertility and genetic disease, not to start pregnancies.

Some researchers say the work could one day help same-sex couples have a genetically related child.

But that is far off.

Ethical review and strict regulation apply.

One scientist calls the advance a research tool, not a clinical treatment.

This is Nathaniel Cohen for Neural Newscast.

Here's the latest on the environment.

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Masbate Island in the Central Philippines,

causing damage and aftershocks. Financial news and market trends up next.

Charlie Jevice received a lengthy prison term after being convicted in a fraud case tied to a

startup acquisition. Here's Jason Miller with more. Charlie Jevice receives 85 months in federal

prison for fraud tied to J.P. Morgan's $175 million acquisition of her startup, Frank.

A federal jury finds her guilty of faking customer lists to inflate Frank's value.

Prosecutors say she fabricated data to show more than 4 million student users.

The court also orders supervised release and financial penalties.

J.P. Morgan shut down Frank after the deal unraveled, citing fake accounts.

The case underscores heightened scrutiny of startup metrics in high-stakes acquisitions.

This is Jason Miller for Neural Newscast.

From the World Desk, here's what's new.

UK police secured one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures and convicted a woman in a sprawling money laundering case.

I'm joined by Elizabeth Parker.

UK police seized more than 5 billion pounds in cryptocurrency tied to Zemin Chan, a Chinese national known as the Goddess of Wealth.

A London court convicts her of money laundering after investigators track thousands of Bitcoin to devices in a safety deposit box.

Prosecutors say the hall may be the world's largest crypto seizure.

The case highlights law enforcement's expanding tools and the vast scale of digital cash laundering.

A man appeared in court in County Laos, charged with murdering his parents and brother, as investigators continue their inquiries.

Prime Minister Kierre Starmer used his conference speech to pitch a government focused on growth,

services and stability. Thomas Golding joins us with the latest.

Prime Minister Kierre Starmer tells Labour's annual conference in Liverpool that Britain faces

a fork in the road. He outlines his government's priorities stressing economic stability,

NHS reform and clean energy investment.

Starmer highlights plans to build new homes, boost growth and cut waiting lists.

He links national security to economic strength and climate action.

The speech aims to rally party members and reassure voters after months of economic strain.

Delegates respond with sustained applause as he calls for practical, steady change.

This is Thomas Golding for Neural Newscast.

Celebrity news and pop culture highlights.

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SAG-G-G-A-F-T-R-A and top actors criticized a new AI-generated performer,

raising fresh questions about synthetic likenesses and consent.

Let's hear from Lydia Holmes.

SAG After condemns the new AI actor Tilly Norwood, calling its creation using stolen performances.

The union says creativity must remain human-centered and opposes replacing performers with synthetics.

The AI, built by talent studio Zekoya,

debuts at the Zurich Film Festival and triggers swift backlash from actors Melissa Barrera,

Mara Wilson, and Ralph Ineson. Emily Blunt adds her voice, intensifying industry pushback

and reigniting debates over consent, pay, and digital likeness rights.

Now let's cover the latest political moves.

Vice President J.D. Vance and Donald Trump Jr. announced plans to support Turning Point

USA's continuity and growth after Charlie Kirk's death. Let's move on to the next headline.

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