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- 1Russia Says It Restored 'Dead Hand' Nuclear Retaliation SystemโRussia Has Restored the Perimeter Retaliatory Nuclear Strike System, The Sunday Times Says
Russia has restored its Perimeter system, an automatic retaliatory nuclear strike mechanism sometimes called 'Dead Hand', according to The Sunday Times. The report has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions over nuclear deterrence and the war in Ukraine, with observers debating whether the system is operational and what its activation-ready status signals about Moscow's strategic posture.
- 2Trump rejects Iran deal as GOP fights to hold CongressโSunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress
President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings with advisers and officials, according to The Hill's Sunday shows preview. At the same time, Republicans are scrambling to keep control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections. The weekend talk shows are expected to weigh both the collapsing diplomatic track with Tehran and the GOP's legislative and electoral prospects.
- 3Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states?โCan clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states? : The Sunday Story
NPR's Sunday Story examines whether Democrats can improve their fortunes in Republican-leaning states by recruiting clergy members to run for office. The piece explores how pastoral backgrounds โ community trust, moral authority and organizing experience โ could resonate with voters who have moved away from the party, and whether faith-based candidates offer a path back into red-state politics.
- 4Latter-day Saints worldwide embrace new Sunday scheduleโLatter-day Saints around the world embrace new Sunday schedule
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world are responding positively to a new Sunday worship schedule. The Deseret News reports that congregations have adjusted well to the consolidated format, which shortens the block of Sunday meetings. Members say the change frees time for family home study of church teachings while keeping weekly worship central to their lives.
- 5NFL Week 3 Sunday TV schedule releasedโNFL games on today, Week 3 TV schedule for Sunday, September 27
The NFL's Week 3 schedule for Sunday, September 27 has been published, laying out which games air and on which TV channels and times. Fans are checking the listings to plan their Sunday viewing as the season moves into its third week.
- 6Daylight saving time: When clocks change this fallโDaylight saving time: When the clocks change this fall
News outlets are reminding readers of the upcoming end of daylight saving time, when clocks fall back by one hour this autumn. In the United States, that typically means moving clocks back on the first Sunday of November, giving most people an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets in the weeks that follow. Articles are also noting the recurring debate in Congress about whether to make daylight saving time permanent.