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Miliband says UK had to 'call out' Israeli West Bank settlements - BBC

Judith Moritz and Daniel WittenbergSpecial correspondent and senior producer Image caption, Lucy (left), Rina (centre) and Maia Dee were killed by Palestinian militants in the West Bank A British-I… [+1768 chars]

Wednesday briefing: Iran retaliates; the best way to exercise; New Hampshire primaries; and more - The Washington Post

Iran sent a wave of missiles to a U.S. base in Jordan.

Weight-loss drug users who regained weight had 4.2 times higher odds of suicidal ideation, according to a study analyzing data from over 27,000 adults.

Weight regain after obesity drugs tied to higher odds of suicidal thoughts in observational study - Fox News

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Adults who reported using pr… [+6617 chars]

Which teams from last season's playoffs will return -- and which ones will miss out? Who will be the surprises in the bracket? And who will win the Super Bowl?

Predicting the 2026 NFL playoff field, plus Super Bowl pick - ESPN

It's postseason projection time. With hours to go before the first game of the 2026 NFL season, I'm picking the 14 teams that will be celebrating after the league plays 272 regular-season games. Ther… [+39006 chars]

When you have your blood drawn in a routine doctor’s visit, some of the markers in your blood that get tested could hold unexpected clues to how likely you are to develop colorectal cancer at a young age, new research suggests.

First on CNN: Routine blood testing may hold hidden clues to colorectal cancer before age 45 - CNN

When you have blood drawn in a routine doctors visit, some of the markers that get tested could hold unexpected clues to how likely you are to develop colorectal cancer at a young age, new research s… [+12022 chars]

Apple’s (AAPL) “Surprise and Shine” Event Tests Its Foldable iPhone Against Huawei and Xiaomi - Yahoo Finance

Wall Street sees Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) entering a significant hardware cycle ahead of its "Surprise and Shine" event streaming live on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Bank of America, in particular,… [+4655 chars]

Anthropic Researcher Quits Over Industry’s Rush to Build Self-Improving AI | The 10-Point for Sept. 9 - WSJ

The price of crude oil hit a seven-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.

Iran War Updates: Oil hits $100 per barrel as Tehran fires missiles in retaliation for U.S. blowing up tankers - CBS News

Several vessels in the Persian Gulf region were on fire Wednesday, a U.K. Navy agency reported, after Iran said it had attacked more than a dozen ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz without … [+921 chars]

Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks of in Dallas Wednesday.

Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas - NPR

At the unconventional midtermconvention kicking off in Dallas Wednesday, President Trump will be the star of the show, serving as headliner both nights of the two-night event. It is being billed as a… [+5903 chars]

Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history as he pulled out a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments…

Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis - AP News

NEW YORK (AP) Ben Shelton had gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz for five exhausting sets and finally at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday came the chance to end the U.S. Open champions title reign. Shelton fire… [+4620 chars]

“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.

John Malkovich cancels Israel performance over false quote attributed to him - jpost.com

American actor John Malkovich on Tuesday canceled his planned performance in Israel next year after saying he never approved statements attributed to him in a promotional release issued by the Israel… [+6023 chars]

The new Apple Watch will use microphone and other sensors to generate AI recaps of your day - 9to5Mac

Apple will announce the new Apple Watch lineup later today, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the early scoop. He reports that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will include a new AI f… [+1650 chars]

Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates - Sun Sentinel

The measures deepen the economic rift between countries that have spent decades interlinking commerce.

Trump bans some Canadian imports as North America trade war intensifies - Axios

Zoom in: The import bans take effect Sept. 29, effectively cutting off U.S. market access for the targeted Canadian goods rather than simply making them more expensive. <ul><li>Trump imposed the ban… [+2869 chars]

Kaumualii Highway was largely cleared quickly, though some areas were reduced to one lane as crews continued cleanup.

‘I was shaking’: West Kauai residents ride out Hurricane Lowell, assess damage - Hawaii News Now

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - West Kauai residents are beginning to clean up and assess damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell. In Hanapepe, one home lost its roof during the storm. Resident Tracy Valen… [+1307 chars]

Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and a federal judge issued opposite decisions on the fate of a congressional map that favored the GOP, leaving races in limbo.

Conflicting court rulings leave Missouri congressional map in chaos - The Washington Post

Conflicting court orders issued Tuesday by Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and a federal district judge plunged the states congressional races into chaos on the day the state was required to… [+53 chars]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that when he makes market calls these days, he’s effectively doing so with inside information.

Bessent dares traders to bet against yen: ‘I am the house now’ - The Japan Times

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve on boosting Japans currency, saying when he makes market calls these days hes effectively doing so with inside information… [+754 chars]