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Trump praises Kelce; pardons talk; OpenAI in Abu Dhabi

Speaking at a Kansas rally after Kansas City lost twenty-eight to twenty-four in Denver, the president also praised the Chiefs' coach and quarterback; Swift went unmentioned.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump told a Kansas rally Sunday night he loves the Chiefs' tight end, shortly after Kansas City blew a twenty-four to thirteen lead and lost twenty-eight to twenty-four in Denver.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThis is the same guy who posted that he hates Taylor Swift.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, he's praising the boyfriend and skipping the girlfriend, which is the most calculated follower math I've ever seen.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHonestly, I'd call that a sports-fan moment, the kind where you say the wrong thing at a rally and then spend the next week explaining it.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlso from that interview with the New York Post, Trump says he would use preemptive pardons to protect staff and allies if Democrats take Congress.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHis words: I would if I needed to. Sure.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDemocrats expect a big Election Day, and they're already arguing over whether to push another impeachment against him.

  8. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, OpenAI signed four deals in Abu Dhabi covering energy, government and investment while Sam Altman met the crown prince.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Abu Dhabi energy company is said to be the first in the world to deploy the technology.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the first customer for the chatbot is an oil company. It will ask it how to get more oil.

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