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Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Killing 5
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames. Five people were killed and five others injured as the NTSB recovered black box recorders and began investigating the cause.
79 articles 37 sources Sep 6 to Sep 9
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Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividend If GOP Wins Midterms
President Donald Trump pledged at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas to send every American adult a $5,000 'Trump dividend' if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's elections. The promise, estimated to cost over $1 trillion, faces legal and congressional hurdles and drew backlash from members of his own party.
61 articles 32 sources Sep 10 to Sep 11 - 3-day story
Modi Hosts Xi, Putin at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
World leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin gathered in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, with PM Narendra Modi holding a series of bilateral talks on the sidelines. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years, as the rival neighbors seek to reset ties strained by a deadly 2020 border clash.
54 articles 14 sources Sep 10 to Sep 12
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UK Bans Israeli West Bank Settlement Goods
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling settlers "terrorists" engaged in ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, while France and Canada announced similar trade measures.
43 articles 22 sources Sep 7 to Sep 8 - 2-day story
Anthropic Researcher Resigns Warning AI Could Kill All Humans
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at AI company Anthropic, resigned and warned that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade, estimating a more than 10% chance of human extinction. Fellow Anthropic researchers echoed his concerns, saying AI labs are racing toward superintelligent systems that could escape human control.
37 articles 36 sources Sep 9 to Sep 10 - 4-day story
Federal Appeals Court Releases Batch of Unpublished Opinions
A federal appellate court released dozens of unpublished opinions in criminal and civil cases over several days in September 2026. The rulings cover appeals in cases involving defendants such as Sanchez-Romero, Williams, Davis, and others across various districts.
35 articles 1 source Sep 8 to Sep 11 - 2-day story
Houthis Seize Yemen's Red Sea Coast, Threaten Key Shipping Lane
Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured Yemen's strategic port city of Mokha and advanced to Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their grip on a vital global oil shipping route. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on rebel-held targets as the advance boosts Iran's leverage against the United States.
32 articles 22 sources Sep 10 to Sep 11 - 4-day story
Philippines Ferry Fire Kills Five, Dozens Missing
A fire aboard the MV June Aster ferry near Coron in Palawan, Philippines, killed at least five people and left more than 80 missing. The vessel was sailing from Manila to the tourist destination when flames engulfed it on Wednesday night, with 43 people rescued so far.
32 articles 20 sources Sep 9 to Sep 12 - Ongoing story2-day story
Anthropic CEO Urges AI Industry to Slow Development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the AI industry to slow frontier AI model development, citing safety risks including AI agents potentially taking over the internet within months. His proposal drew public support from tech leaders Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
30 articles 25 sources Sep 12 to Sep 13 - 3-day story
Kimmel Pulls Talarico Interview From TV Citing FCC Threats
Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from ABC's broadcast to YouTube, claiming the Trump administration's FCC threatened the network over the appearance. The White House denies the threats, calling Kimmel's claims a false narrative, while the YouTube interview went viral with millions of views.
30 articles 21 sources Sep 10 to Sep 12 - 4-day story
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's emergency appeal to use a newly drawn Republican-backed congressional map for the November midterm elections. Justice Brett Kavanaugh's order blocks the GOP-favored redistricting, leaving Missouri to use its 2022 district lines instead.
30 articles 17 sources Sep 8 to Sep 11 - 2-day story
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Grounds Thousands of Flights
A technical failure in NATS, Britain's air traffic control system, caused over 2,000 flight cancellations at UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Airlines demanded the resignation of NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe, who was summoned to meet with the Transport Secretary.
27 articles 19 sources Sep 8 to Sep 9 - 2-day story
Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands Hundreds of Thousands in Indonesia
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted in Indonesia over the weekend, spewing volcanic ash that forced the closure of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and several other regional airports. The disruption cancelled thousands of flights and stranded an estimated 270,000 passengers across western Indonesia.
26 articles 17 sources Sep 6 to Sep 7 - 3-day story
Hurricane Lowell lashes Hawaii with heavy rain and wind
Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, passed west of Hawaii bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and flooding to the western islands. The storm prompted a state of emergency, school closures, and evacuations across Kauai and Niihau.
25 articles 11 sources Sep 6 to Sep 8 - 2-day story
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Iraq Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks launched from Iraq, closing a key energy route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The closure comes as Yemen's Houthi rebels advance in the Red Sea, deepening concerns about global oil supply disruptions.
24 articles 14 sources Sep 11 to Sep 12 - 2-day story
Delhi Building Collapse Kills Several in Satya Niketan
A five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area near Delhi University, killing at least six people and trapping dozens. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, continue searching for students feared trapped under the debris as authorities investigate.
24 articles 6 sources Sep 6 to Sep 7 - 3-day story
South Park renamed South America in Trump satire jab
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the animated series will be renamed South America for its 29th season, satirizing Trump's push to rename geographic landmarks like Lake Ontario as Lake America. The change also mocks Apple and Google for complying with the White House's renaming directives.
22 articles 21 sources Sep 8 to Sep 10 - 2-day story
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to White House aides
President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to aide Natalie Harp and other White House staff as holiday presents, according to financial disclosures. Ethics experts and watchdog groups are calling for investigations into whether the payments violated federal ethics rules barring supplemental compensation.
22 articles 20 sources Sep 9 to Sep 10 - 2-day story
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20B in U.S. Goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, escalating the trade war between the two countries. Prime Minister Mark Carney's dollar-for-dollar response targets American steel, dairy, electronics, and appliances with duties ranging from 15% to 50%.
22 articles 19 sources Sep 7 to Sep 8 - 3-day story
King Charles Confirms Harry and Meghan Not Returning as Working Royals
King Charles III sent a letter to senior UK government officials confirming that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family after their return to Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, were reportedly 'surprised' by the clarification of their status as private citizens.
22 articles 18 sources Sep 7 to Sep 9