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The 10-year Treasury yield has risen above 5%, reaching its highest level since 2007 and raising concerns about the cost of servicing America’s mounting debt. The move is well above projections from the Congressional Budget Office, which had forecast the benchmark yield at 4.1% this year and 4.2% in 2027. It expected the rate to remain around 4.3% between 2028 and 2031 before increasing to 4.4% from 2032 to 2036. Those estimates were published in February, before the Iran war pushed up oil prices and altered expectations for inflation. An end to the conflict and a fall in energy costs…

President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an “AI Force” to monitor the development and use of artificial intelligence, saying he will appoint an AI “Czar” in the near future. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said the initiative would be modelled on the Space Force, which he described as a major success during his first term. He said the new body would not restrict the technology industry, writing: “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it…

Minneapolis police have released an image of a car they believe is connected to a mass shooting that left nine people wounded outside the Reign Event Center in the city’s Uptown district. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 19, when gunfire broke out near the venue on the 2900 block of Hennepin Avenue. Officers arrived in less than a minute and called for reinforcements as they found several injured people among a large crowd. Police appeal over black Infiniti Investigators are searching for a black 2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400. The vehicle has distinctive wheels, red brake…

Iran has conveyed conditions to mediators for restarting negotiations aimed at ending its war with the United States, according to Mohsen Rezaei, head of the country’s Supreme National Security Council. Mr Rezaei said Iran was awaiting a response from US President Donald Trump after sending its message through Qatar. The timing of the communication was not disclosed. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said Tehran was seeking an end to the conflict on all fronts, the release of Iranian assets seized by the United States and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. He added that consultations were…

The new Strictly Come Dancing hosts have made their debut as the BBC show returned with a revamped format, 15 celebrity contestants and a fresh presenting line-up. Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe took over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the programme at the end of the 2025 series. The trio welcomed judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke to the dance floor for the launch episode. Widdicombe admitted that appearing on the show was “a little bit overwhelming”, while Willis told viewers: “We cannot wait to spend…

Frankie Muniz has shared a family photograph with his estranged wife, Paige Price, and their son, Mauz, days after describing the previous six weeks as a “nightmare”. The actor posted two pictures taken in the car following Mauz’s football match. Muniz is seen smiling while Price pulls faces for the camera, in an apparent display of family togetherness. In the caption, the Malcolm in the Middle star wrote: “Post soccer shenanigans with the fam. Our little dude got a medal for excellence in sportsmanship!” The post came a day after Price shared a cryptic message on her Instagram Stories. In…

A Detroit funeral home has launched an internal review after the family of 61-year-old Kimberly Moore said they were shown another woman’s body at her viewing and then told Moore had been cremated by mistake. The incident took place at Hutchinson Funeral Home on East 7 Mile Road, where police were called as relatives demanded answers on Friday, 18 September. Moore’s funeral had been due to take place the following day. Relatives said they immediately realised something was wrong when they saw the woman in the casket dressed in Moore’s clothes, with her wig and make-up. Moore’s daughter, Bianca Robinson,…

A Melbourne writer has described how her faith deepened after her husband was diagnosed with stage four cancer and later died, despite her prayers for his recovery. Melissa Coburn said the experience forced her to confront whether she could continue to trust God after being denied the outcome she had most desperately wanted. Her spiritual connection began in childhood, when she received a small statue of the Virgin Mary in a school lucky dip. The figure, dressed in a white veil and blue cloak, became a lasting symbol of comfort and guidance. Coburn said Mary came to represent a heavenly…

Seven people believed to be migrants have been found hiding inside a lorry in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, as security sources warn that attempts to reach Britain by road remain a persistent problem. Police were called to Britannia Road at about 3.25pm on Thursday after concerns were raised about the vehicle. Officers detained all seven people found inside and arrested the lorry driver. Video footage shows police surrounding the rear of a yellow lorry while a man in a high-visibility orange vest opens its doors. Officers can be heard repeatedly asking members of the public to stop filming. Several men wearing…

Serena Page has marked her 27th birthday with a series of photographs shared on social media, revisiting the style that made her a prominent figure on Love Island USA. The reality star and influencer is pictured in a range of beach settings, posing in swimwear against scenic backdrops and showcasing her latest looks. Page also features in a more formal outfit, including a revealing top, in the collection of birthday images. Her beach-focused photographs offer a glimpse of the fashion and glamour that have continued to define her public image since her time in the Love Island USA villa. Page…