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  2. politicsReykjavik, Iceland

    Marco Rubio visits Iceland amid Arctic security talks

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reykjavik and met Icelandic officials about Arctic security, economic ties and defense cooperation. He said the United States would not act in Iceland without its consent.

    2bases

    Washington plans to establish two new military bases on Greenland.

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  3. conflictIran

    Iran says military action cannot resolve war as US talks stall

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was no military or sanctions-based solution to the conflict with the United States. Negotiations over ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz appeared stalled.

    7conditions

    Iran presented seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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  5. politicsUnited States

    TSA removes chairs for checkpoint staff, prompting union campaign

    The TSA removed chairs from travel-document checkpoints, saying standing promotes alertness, professionalism and security. AFGE opposed the unilateral change, citing working conditions and ergonomics, and launched a campaign to restore the chairs.

    76days

    The government shutdown involving TSA lasted 76 days.

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  6. politicsWashington, DC, United States

    Democrats hold midterm edge as Senate contests tighten

    With four weeks until Election Day, new polls and Cook ratings give Democrats an edge: they are favored for a narrow House majority, while six Senate seats have shifted toward them since June. Trump’s approval remains low, but Republicans retain a cash advantage.

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    Democrats need a net gain of at least four Senate seats to win a majority.

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  7. politicsUnited States

    Trump says US will send one-time Medicare payment

    Donald Trump says the US will send a one-time $90 payment to about 20.8 million original Medicare Part B enrollees. Most eligible recipients are expected to receive direct deposits this month, while others will get Treasury checks later in October.

    90USD

    AllegedTrump said the one-time Medicare payment would be $90.

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