Author: DispatchTimes News Desk

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has launched his re-election campaign, presenting his administration as a force for progress despite weak approval ratings and a growing field of challengers seeking to unseat him in 2027. Mr Johnson made the announcement at the DuSable Black History Museum in Washington Park on Sunday, where supporters gathered for the campaign launch. He told the crowd that “progress has been made” and called for a renewed effort to build a safer, more affordable and climate-resilient city. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/09/14/brandon-johnson-reelection-chicago-mayor-giannoulias-mendoza-quigley)) The mayor is seeking a second term at a difficult moment politically. A University of Chicago poll reported in…

Hyundai’s latest Grandeur is being presented as an important model for the brand’s future, despite the large saloon having been absent from the Australian market for 15 years. The Grandeur has not been sold in Australia since its previous appearance, but its newest version is described as offering clues to the direction of future Hyundai models. That gives the latest Hyundai Grandeur significance beyond its return to attention in Australia, with the model serving as a pointer to the design and thinking that could shape the company’s next vehicles.

The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its first interest rate increase since 2023 when its next meeting concludes on September 16, creating fresh opportunities for savers while raising borrowing costs for households. There was a nearly 90% likelihood on Monday that the US central bank would lift its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, taking it to a range of between 3.75% and 4.00%. The move would make borrowing more expensive for people seeking mortgages, refinancing, personal loans or credit cards. Savers, however, could benefit if they move money away from conventional savings accounts, where the average interest rate…

Private security patrols in Essex have begun operating in Colchester, Braintree and Chelmsford after residents raised concerns about alleged intimidation linked to groups of male asylum seekers visiting the towns from the former RAF Wethersfield site. The three-month trial, called Operation Vanguard, has been launched by Reform-led Essex County Council. Six guards from My Local Bobby will patrol the centres, with the council saying the scheme is intended to address concerns raised particularly by women and girls. Within minutes of the first patrol beginning in Chelmsford, two operatives were called to Poundland by members of the public who reported seeing…

US Treasury yields are rising, a development that has prompted questions about what the movement means for the wider economy and financial markets.

Boosie Badazz has revealed that he paid $600,000 to pursue a Trump pardon but never received clemency, in a television investigation into alleged pardon brokers. The rapper told “60 Minutes” that he paid political operatives Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl upfront after being led to believe the payment would secure a pardon. Boosie has since sued the pair, alleging they claimed to have significant influence within Donald Trump’s orbit and at one stage told him the president had already approved the pardon. He is seeking to recover $300,000, claiming their agreement provided for half the money to be returned if…

A young adult has died after being struck by a vehicle near the junction of Lavista Road and North Druid Hills Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County police said officers were called to the scene on Monday morning, 14 September, following reports of a pedestrian being hit. The pedestrian died from their injuries, police confirmed. No further details about the circumstances of the collision have been released. The victim’s identity has not yet been disclosed, and it is not known whether anyone else was injured. The investigation remains ongoing.

Longmire is considering taking on the Kangaroos job, Nine’s Footy Classified panel has revealed as North Melbourne continues its search for a coach. The panel provided the latest update on the coaching hunt, with Longmire emerging as a potential candidate for the Kangaroos role.

Congress faces mounting pressure to agree safeguards for artificial intelligence before the House of Representatives breaks for recess at the end of the week, with Democrats urging Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the break until lawmakers act. In a statement, the lawmakers said: “Reasonable minds may disagree about precisely how Congress should regulate this rapidly evolving technology. We cannot disagree about the imperative for Congress to act.” Mr Johnson has argued that Congress needs more time to develop the right policy and said AI companies also carried responsibility. He warned that rushing through legislation could damage the United States’ position…

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates could struggle to deliver almost $4 trillion in economic commitments to the United States as the conflict between Washington and Iran puts pressure on their finances, a new analysis has warned. The report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics said the Gulf states were being forced to reassess spending on defence, energy infrastructure and trade as a result of the conflict. It said the war had hit the three economies significantly harder than the global economy. The International Monetary Fund reduced its forecast for worldwide growth in 2026 by 0.3 percentage…