US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia

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The United States has cancelled the G20 foreign ministers’ traditional family photo, The Guardian reports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug after Australia, the United Kingdom and a number of European officials said they would boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually opens the meeting.

President Donald Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, CBS News reports. Qatar’s mediators are pushing for a U.S.–Iran deal days before the midterm elections, and senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata provides the breakdown.

A federal judge has ordered a probe into whether Trump administration officials misled the court about plans to renovate a D.C. golf course, Axios notes. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes opened a hearing Friday, read ethics rules that require attorneys to be truthful, and said she will appoint a special master to investigate. The report adds that the inquiry could result in professional sanctions, contempt proceedings or criminal referrals against the officials.

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• US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia · The Guardian
• Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death · Ars Technica
• Trump says Iran war will end "soon" as Qatar pushes for U.S.-Iran deal · CBS News
• Judge to probe whether Trump officials lied in golf course case · Axios

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I'm Theo, with business and technology.

The BBC reports that US tech stocks have fallen sharply as AI spending approaches one trillion dollars. Intel shares keep sliding, and the Nasdaq opened at its lowest level in more than two months.

TechCrunch reports in a breaking story that Ollie, a privacy‑focused AI assistant, will shut down in a week, according to its founder. The market is seeing an increasing number of AI assistants.

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• US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn · BBC News
• Ollie, a privacy-focused AI assistant, is shutting down · TechCrunch

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I'm Ivy, with your weather.

Here is the national forecast for tomorrow. The National Weather Service has flash flood warnings for parts of Arizona, and a winter storm warning for parts of Alaska. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with thunderstorms possible. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Los Angeles and San Francisco. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 53. Tonight's coldest spot is Seattle, falling to 39. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Phoenix because of thunderstorms. Departures from New York LaGuardia are running up to 44 minutes late because of staffing.

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