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A defense attorney in New Mexico was fined $5,000 and held in contempt after submitting a brief containing false police testimony and fabricated witnesses generated by ChatGPT. The state's highest court said it will refer the lawyer, Stephen Aarons, to an attorney disciplinary board, citing his failure to verify the accuracy of the filing in his client's murder conviction appeal.Princess Astrid of Norway, an older sister of the late King Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, the royal palace said. She died two days after the funeral of her brother.The US consumer price index remained at 3.4% year-over-year in August, matching analyst expectations after declines in the prior two months. Core inflation fell to 2.4%, down a tenth of a percent from July, while fuel prices rose due to conflict in Iran.The International Energy Agency said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen this year, warning of a sharp drop in global oil demand. Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank raised their crude price forecasts, citing expectations that Middle East shipping disruptions will persist into 2027. China has returned to the oil market as prices climb.Medical unions across Spain have called for an open-ended strike beginning 28 October to protest a government reform of the framework statute governing physicians' working conditions. The statute, already sent to Congress, has been rejected by doctors who demand their own separate statute and real negotiations with the Health Ministry.Emma Bonino, a historic figure of the Italian Radical Party who served as foreign minister and European commissioner, died on Friday at 78. A lifelong defender of human rights and women's rights, she championed causes including divorce and abortion rights throughout her political career.Houthi forces seized the port city of Mocha and advanced along the Red Sea coast to capture strategic islands near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Yemeni government forces withdrew from Miyon Island at the centre of the critical waterway, and Houthis captured it along with the city of Zabab on the Red Sea coast. Iran called Friday for the resumption of dialogue in Yemen.The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins Friday in Budapest with a record prize pot of $10 million. Olympic Games champions will compete across three days of competition, with no medals awarded—only one trophy and the prize money.South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz freedom of navigation in a Friday call at Iran's request. South Korea said it is reviewing options, including military measures, to support maritime security in the strait.Oil prices are on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. Increasing attacks along key shipping routes in the Middle East are fueling concerns about prolonged supply disruption.A defense attorney in New Mexico was fined $5,000 and held in contempt after submitting a brief containing false police testimony and fabricated witnesses generated by ChatGPT. The state's highest court said it will refer the lawyer, Stephen Aarons, to an attorney disciplinary board, citing his failure to verify the accuracy of the filing in his client's murder conviction appeal.Princess Astrid of Norway, an older sister of the late King Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, the royal palace said. She died two days after the funeral of her brother.The US consumer price index remained at 3.4% year-over-year in August, matching analyst expectations after declines in the prior two months. Core inflation fell to 2.4%, down a tenth of a percent from July, while fuel prices rose due to conflict in Iran.The International Energy Agency said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen this year, warning of a sharp drop in global oil demand. Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank raised their crude price forecasts, citing expectations that Middle East shipping disruptions will persist into 2027. China has returned to the oil market as prices climb.Medical unions across Spain have called for an open-ended strike beginning 28 October to protest a government reform of the framework statute governing physicians' working conditions. The statute, already sent to Congress, has been rejected by doctors who demand their own separate statute and real negotiations with the Health Ministry.Emma Bonino, a historic figure of the Italian Radical Party who served as foreign minister and European commissioner, died on Friday at 78. A lifelong defender of human rights and women's rights, she championed causes including divorce and abortion rights throughout her political career.Houthi forces seized the port city of Mocha and advanced along the Red Sea coast to capture strategic islands near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Yemeni government forces withdrew from Miyon Island at the centre of the critical waterway, and Houthis captured it along with the city of Zabab on the Red Sea coast. Iran called Friday for the resumption of dialogue in Yemen.The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins Friday in Budapest with a record prize pot of $10 million. Olympic Games champions will compete across three days of competition, with no medals awarded—only one trophy and the prize money.South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz freedom of navigation in a Friday call at Iran's request. South Korea said it is reviewing options, including military measures, to support maritime security in the strait.Oil prices are on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. Increasing attacks along key shipping routes in the Middle East are fueling concerns about prolonged supply disruption.
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Seahawks edge Patriots 13-10 to open NFL season

Seattle's defending champions rallied from behind to overcome New England in the season's first game. With starting quarterback Sam Darnold sidelined by injury, backup Drew Lock orchestrated two scoring drives while the defense recorded three fourth-quarter interceptions of Drake Maye.

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