Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies appeared far apart on critical global security issues as they began meeting in Atlanta. European objections to Russia’s participation forced the U.S. hosts to cancel a traditional group photo planned for Friday. That underscored deep rifts among the group over global crises that threaten international security and trade, such as Russia's war in Ukraine. Still, Rubio opened the meeting saying he hoped it can be productive. Diplomats who attended the opening session described it as cordial but said Russia's position on Ukraine remains unyielding.

The sell-off for tech stocks on Wall Street got even worse on worries that the frenzy around AI sent prices too high. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8% Friday for its worst day since June. The Nasdaq composite fell 2.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.1%. Intel plunged to its biggest loss since 1974 after giving a profit forecast that fell below analysts’ expectations, while Amazon’s latest profit report raised more worries about how much companies are spending on their AI Investments. Treasury yields sank as investors searched for safer things to own, even though oil prices rose.

President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day. He’s injected politics into processes that traditionally have been apolitical, such as providing disaster aid and benefits for veterans. In Georgia and Ohio, Trump told voters he'd answer calls for help from Republican candidates, but would be apt to ignore calls from their Democratic rivals. In North Carolina, he said his administration would settle claims for veterans made sick by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune — but only if Republicans win. Jill Steen Dilgard, who works with victims and their families, says it's not right to be “playing politics” with the aid.

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington…