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Month: September 2026
Infrastructure Sep 11, 2026FirstEnergy: Tens of Thousands of Attacks Blocked Each Month
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania blocks tens of thousands of malicious connection attempts monthly, its security chief told PA lawmakers weighing new utility rules.
Civil Rights Sep 11, 2026Raul Morales Indicted on Hate Crime Charges in N.Y. Stabbings
Bragg announces a hate crime indictment in two July stabbings near Upper West Side synagogues; FBI data shows antisemitic hate crimes fell in 2025.
Consumer Rights Sep 11, 2026ShinyHunters Leaks Cell Tower Gate Codes for 5.2M Records
ShinyHunters dumped tower gate codes as iPhone 18 Pro pre-order scams ramp up, BRICS Summit gets a cyber advisory, and a Conti coder gets 4 years.
Crime & Justice Sep 11, 2026Cyclospora Outbreak Ends Without the Answers Officials Wanted
The cyclospora outbreak is ending, but unresolved cases remain — and public health officials did not get all the answers they hoped to find.
Earth Changes Sep 11, 2026US Blockade Cuts Iran’s Oil Exports by More Than 80%
Vessel tracking shows Iran’s crude loadings at 220,000–260,000 bpd in August as Trump defends the war and Chinese media report de-escalation talks.
Breaking News Sep 11, 2026Oil Tops $100 as Houthis Seize Yemen’s Mocha Port
Brent crude rose 5.8% to $107.08 and U.S. oil topped $100 for the first time since May after Houthis seized Yemen’s Mocha port and tanker attacks spiked.
Breaking News Sep 11, 2026Trump: Iran War Won’t End Until After November Midterms
Trump says the Iran war won’t end until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and oil prices won’t fall until then either, as his approval ratings drop.