Today's Headlines: Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure
Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos
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September 9, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure

The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos

After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.

Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout

The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.

World

Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians.

Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States

With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?

Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.

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U.S.

‘Don’t Let Me Disappear’: The 100-Day Scramble to Free Lue Yang

Lue Yang, who was convicted in a home invasion as a teenager, was facing deportation to Laos. With a plane on the tarmac, he wondered whether an appeal would be heard.

Amazon Cargo Jet Pilots Appeared to Try Aborting Landing, N.T.S.B. Investigation Indicates

The sequence of events detailed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators showed that the pilots lost crucial seconds before the plane ran off the runway in Miami.

House Rebukes Navy for Refusing to Investigate Pilot Brain Injury

A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for not doing more to protect pilots, and recommended that Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators.

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Politics

Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas

As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.

John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire

The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary

Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.

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Business

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East

The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up

Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.

Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.

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Technology

Apple to Make First Big Change to iPhones in Years

Fans of the company’s products widely believe it will unveil a folding smartphone at its annual launch event on Wednesday.

Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I.

For the company’s new artificial intelligence system to take off, it will need plenty of support from the makers of popular apps on Apple’s phones.

Meta Rolls Out A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel

Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.

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New York

Mamdani Accuses Former N.Y.C. Leaders of Lying About 9/11 Air Quality

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that New Yorkers had gotten sick “because the leaders they trusted lied.” On Tuesday, he released 170,000 pages of records related to the aftermath of the attacks.

Court Halts New York Harbor Gas Pipeline Backed by Trump

The ruling centered on the granting of a water permit by New Jersey regulators, a decision the court described as “arbitrary and capricious.”

Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges in Attacks Near Manhattan Synagogues

Raul Morales stabbed two men on the Upper West Side in July while yelling “Allahu akbar,” prosecutors said. Both men survived.

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Arts

Departing Smithsonian Secretary Faced ‘Mounting Pressure Campaign’

Under Lonnie G. Bunch III’s leadership, President Trump accused the Smithsonian of liberal, anti-American bias. Supporters say he was dedicated to nonpartisan scholarship.

How Much Elon Musk Is Too Much? A Four-Hour Film Weighs In.

Much of what Alex Gibney’s documentary presents isn’t new. But in piecing it all together, he wants the viewer to take Musk seriously as a threat to democracy.