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Breaking News Sep 9, 2026U.S. Experiences Hottest Summer in 132 Years
NOAA reports the U.S. just experienced its hottest summer since records began 132 years ago, averaging 74.4 degrees from June through August.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Brent Oil Tops $100 as Tanker Attacks Spread
Brent crude touched $100.19 a barrel as US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Iran said it attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Putin Tells Trump Russia Has No Aggressive Plans for Europe
Putin told Trump Moscow has no aggressive plans for Europe, the Kremlin said. Zelenskyy praised U.S. ideas for ending the 4 1/2-year war.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Nearly 2,000 UK Flights Cancelled After Air Traffic Control Glitch
A Nats glitch cancelled nearly 2,000 UK flights; delays continue into Wednesday as officials question CEO Martin Rolfe.
Breaking News Sep 9, 202680,000 Crossed Into Ceuta Illegally; Mayor Seeks EU Support
Ceuta’s mayor Juan Jesús Vivas asks for greater European support after 80,000 people crossed the border illegally last month.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Federal Court Rules Clean Water Not a Constitutional Right
A federal appeals court dismissed Jackson, Mississippi residents’ lead-contaminated water lawsuit, ruling the Constitution does not guarantee clean water.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026U.S. Says It Destroyed 5 Iranian Oil Tankers After Warship Attacks
U.S. says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after 2 attacks on a Navy warship; Iran’s state media reports missiles launched toward U.S. targets in Jordan.