Officials at the social media app are warning people about a phishing text message scam in which con artists claim to be recruiters for TikTok. New York Post

VOA VIEW: TikTok is playing games.

Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally next week in Butler, Pa.  at the exact spot where he was nearly killed by a would-be assassin on July 13, his campaign announced Wednesday. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Good for him.

President Biden became the first sitting president to appear live on “The View.” He said he was “at peace” with his decision not to run again. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Biden is an idiot.

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Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies. New York Times

The Pelosi’s are back making major moves in the stock market. The husband of the 52nd speaker of the House, Paul, unloaded over $500,000 worth of Visa stocks less than three months before the massive credit card company was hit with federal antitrust charges, according to public documents. OANN

VOA VIEW: They have used inside information for decades.

A former New York judge and prosecutor has allegedly shot himself during a shootout with the FBI in a bust for bribery and corruption charges.  OANN

The Federal Trade Commission announced a crackdown Wednesday on five artificial intelligence companies accused of defrauding customers. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As they should.

Unionized machinists at Boeing would say no to their firm's latest contract proposal, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 said Tuesday. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The union is getting too pushy.

The federal government has been paying Chinese labs that carry out animal testing including experiments that involved severing beagle puppies' spines to study how they would react to such a horrific injury. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Sick!

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A Senate panel's investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is raising new questions about the bullets fired at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: There was and is a major coverup.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds to restrict access to firearms. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: They may violate the SC's order.

The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health. CBS

VOA VIEW: What does the report mean?

Jeff Smith nearly died in 2019 after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail. CBS

VOA VIEW: Makes no sense.

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With Tropical Storm Helene forecasted to become a Category 3 Hurricane by Thursday, Florida is preparing for the storm's impact. Evacuations are underway, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency. CBS

A Senate investigation reveals multiple security failures by the Secret Service ahead of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in July. The report cites issues with equipment, communication and intelligence sharing. CBS

VOA VIEW: Some new information has been made public, but the failures have been known.

Applications to refinance a home loan surged 20% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Why?

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The changes come a day before Southwest's investor day, when executives will map out the company's plan to cut costs and grow revenue. CNBC

Former President Donald Trump earlier this month told congressional Republicans to shut down the government if the SAVE Act got cut from the spending bill. CNBC

The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but you have options if you still can't pay your balance. CNBC

VOA VIEW: So, the deadline has no real meaning.

An anti-Israel protester was seen holding a sign supporting the Hezbollah terror group at a rally in New York City on Tuesday as world leaders spoke at the UN. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The mad agitators should be arrested and prosecuted.

In September alone, ICE has made several arrests on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard as part of an operation to detain illegal migrants accused of particularly egregious crimes. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They should be jailed and prosecuted.

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Texas has sued the federal government, saying that the Biden-Harris Administration has waged war against the state’s oil and gas industry through environmental laws. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good - they should lose.

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the DOJ will cooperate with Florida in its independent investigation of an alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump. FOX News

VOA VIEW: It shows Garland's view when he used the word "alleged" assassination.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to the United Nations Wednesday in New York City, urging all nations of the world to support Ukraine's plan for a real and just peace. UPI

VOA VIEW: The UN is a joke.

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The Biden administration has admitted Qatar into the U.S. Visa Wavier Program, allowing citizens from the Gulf country to visit the United States for up to 90 days without first securing the travel endorsement. UPI

VOA VIEW: Biden has lost his mind.

A Haitian nonprofit in Ohio filed criminal charges Tuesday against former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance for "baseless fearmongering" over immigration and pet-eating claims in Springfield. UPI

VOA VIEW: Deceptive groundless lawsuit.

The Republican head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said a resolution he is sponsoring will hold accountable the Biden-Harris administration for the Afghanistan withdrawal in which 13 U.S. service members died. UPI

VOA VIEW: As they should.

A statue of Johnny Cash was unveiled Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as the late singer became the first musician to be honored with a bronze likeness in National Statuary Hall. UPI

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