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What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
I'll gather today's biggest news stories for September 25, 2026.
As of today, Friday September 25, 2026 - here are 10 of the biggest stories trending in the U.S. and world news:
1.Trump Hosts China's Xi Jinping for White House State Dinner - Live updates covering President Trump's welcoming of President Xi for a state dinner, described as a "truly Great Friendship" . Coverage notes they are navigating AI, trade tensions and Taiwan .
2.Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly Amid Protests in New York - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in a high-stakes speech as the General Debate of the 81st session runs September 22-26, 2026.
3.Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Arrested at Anti-Netanyahu Protest - Actors arrested at an anti-Netanyahu protest in New York coinciding with the UNGA address . Related coverage notes a Mamdani-backed socialist arrested at the same protest outside the UN .
4.Senate Rejects Measure to Block Further Strikes on Iran - The Senate rejected a measure to block President Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran . The vote was narrow, with a resolution calling for an end to the Iran war voted down . Context: The U.S.-Iran war has cost about $38 billion through August 1 according to CBO, projected to rise ~$3 billion/month.
5.Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles / France to Protect Saudi Oil Port - Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles, while the group claims strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities . In response, France announced it will deploy forces to protect the Saudi Red Sea oil port at Yanbu , which handles around 5 million barrels per day.
6.Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico and Southern California - Hurricane Polo is tracking offshore of Mexico, with heavy rains expected and possible landfall . Forecasters warn it could cause coastal flooding in Southern California .
7.California Supreme Court Orders Riverside Sheriff to Return 650,000 Seized Ballots - The Court ordered the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots after a ruling that the Republican sheriff illegally seized ballots in a voter 'fraud' inquiry.
8.New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell Violated Workplace Policies - A report finds New Jersey's Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell violated workplace policies , prompting Governor Mikie Sherrill to call on him to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations.
9.Deaths of University of Mississippi Students Cast Spotlight on Kratom - The deaths of students at the University of Mississippi have drawn attention to the herbal supplement kratom , with authorities investigating and identifying victims.
10.Economy - Mortgage Rates Surge and Global Bond Selloff / Historic Beatification
•Markets: Mortgage rates are now close to 7.5% and the global bond selloff rolls on, with the US 30-year yield at its highest since 2004 .
•Religion/Culture: Simultaneously, 'America's Bishop' Archbishop Fulton Sheen was beatified in St. Louis with 50,000 Catholics attending . The ceremony at the Dome at America's Center had been delayed for years to find a venue large enough.
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- Top Stories In United States Sep,25 - Google News Trends United States
Backs: “As of today, Friday September 25, 2026 - here are 10 of the biggest stories trending in the U.S. and world news: Trump Hosts China's Xi Jinping for White House State Dinner - Live updates covering President Trump's welcoming of President Xi for a state dinner, described as a "truly Great Friendship" .”
- News Burst 25 September 2026 - Disclosure News
Backs: “Religion/Culture: Simultaneously, 'America's Bishop' Archbishop Fulton Sheen was beatified in St. Louis with 50,000 Catholics attending . The ceremony at the Dome at America's Center had been delayed for years to find a venue large enough.”