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Oil tops $100 as US Iran attacks threaten supply

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time in six weeks, up about a quarter since early last month amid fighting involving US, Iranian and Houthi forces. The BBC reports the US struck five Iranian tankers after missile attempts on a US warship, while Iran claimed retaliatory hits on tankers and destroyers, which the US disputed, and the Houthis hit Saudi oil facilities. The Economist emphasizes tightening supply with low stocks, depleted emergency reserves and about 10 million barrels per day still missing, warning sustained prices above $100 could raise transport and manufacturing costs and prolong inflation for households and businesses.

Follow-up to US destroys Iranian tankers as Iran threatens wider escalation, September 9

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EconomistOil pushes past $100 as wave of US-Iran attacks exposes dwindling safety net BBCOil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes

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Rising oil prices amid US Iran clashes, nuclear referral, Ukraine border strikes and climbing bond yields unsettle markets.

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U.S., 3 stories

Election officials scramble over a mail ballot plan before the Supreme Court as ballots already go out. The Tate brothers stay jailed pending extradition while Trump repeats false 9/11 claims.

16:00 Tate brothers to stay jailed during UK extradition fight Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in US custody while extradition proceedings to Britain unfold after US magistrate judge Lauren Louis ruled they failed to show they are not flight risks or a danger to the community, WaPo reported. The brothers were arrested July 18 over British allegations including rape, assault and sex trafficking from 2010 to 2017, and their lawyer said detention limits their ability to prepare a defense ahead of a Sept. 16 deadline for Britain to file a formal request.

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WaPoTate brothers to stay jailed on rape and sex-trafficking charges, judge rules

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17:39 Mail ballot plan leaves election officials scrambling as Supreme Court weighs challenge Election officials across the US are racing to understand how they would implement the Trump administration’s proposed mail ballot screening system while the Supreme Court considers whether to let it proceed. The plan would require federally approved envelopes, voter-specific bar codes and voter-data uploads to a Postal Service portal that is not yet operational. Officials in several states have already mailed ballots and warn that changing procedures now could disrupt delivery and voting access, particularly for rural, elderly and disabled voters.

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NYTElection Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan

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17:10 Trump repeats false 9/11 claims ahead of 25th anniversary The Guardian reports that President Donald Trump has repeatedly made false or exaggerated statements about the September 11 attacks, most recently at a White House event honoring emergency workers. The six claims include that 40 Wall Street became the tallest building in downtown Manhattan, that he helped clear rubble, that Muslims in Jersey City cheered the attacks, and that he singled out Osama bin Laden before 2001. The Guardian notes that records and fact checks do not support those accounts, as well as claims about Rep. Ilhan Omar dancing on the anniversary and about firefighters carrying Trump from near One Liberty Plaza.

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GuardianTrump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears

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Iran faces its first IAEA referral to the Security Council in 20 years over blocked access and uranium gaps. Russian strikes on Ukraine and Moldova and Spain's forewarned Ceuta surge underline a strained border order.

17:23 Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta crossing day before surge Spain's National Intelligence Service warned Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on 29 July about social media groups urging migrants to cross into Ceuta the next day, according to declassified documents reported by the BBC. At least 72,000 migrants crossed on 30 and 31 July and at least 100 died, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintained the scale was not foreseeable. Opposition parties said the documents contradict the government, which said the available information did not allow it to anticipate the magnitude or prepare a response in time.

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BBCSpanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge

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17:33 Russian drones kill two at Ukraine Moldova border crossing BBC reports two people were killed and three injured when Russian drones struck the Starokozache crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, which was then closed. The outlet also reports fatal drone strikes on residential areas in Kyiv and Sumy and on the Russian port of Novorossiysk. Moldova says 17 drones struck its territory in August alone, more than in all of last year.

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BBCTwo die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages

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17:21 IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance BBC reported the IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance, the first such referral in 20 years, citing gaps on enriched uranium stocks and blocked inspector access. The resolution was tabled by the UK, France, Germany and the US and passed with 23 votes in favor while China, Russia and Niger opposed. Iran condemned the move and blamed US and Israeli strikes on Natanz and Fordo for disrupting verification, with new sanctions unlikely due to veto powers.

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BBCIran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance

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Business, 3 stories

Treasury offered a $6 billion buyback against expectations for more, and the 10-year yield still pushed near 4.86 percent. The solid $39 billion auction helped, but doubts about lasting relief remain.

17:38 Treasury's $6bn buyback disappoints as bond yields climb The US Treasury said it would buy up to $6 billion of longer-dated debt in Thursday's operation, up from $2 billion but below Wall Street expectations for $8 billion to $10 billion. Bloomberg emphasized inflation pressure including surging oil prices, while FT emphasized investor doubts about fiscal credibility and whether buybacks can durably lower yields. The 10-year yield rose to near 4.86 percent, its highest since late 2023, before a $39 billion 10-year auction later Wednesday drew solid demand at 4.834 percent.

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BloombergBessent’s Upsized Buybacks Get Hit by Bond Market Reality FTTreasury yields jump as Bessent’s $6bn buyback plan disappoints investors

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17:03 Widow sues Amazon after cargo plane crash kills five in Miami Update Yaraisi Santiso Morejon filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Wednesday after her husband Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53, was killed Sunday when an Amazon-branded Boeing 767 overshot the runway at Miami International Airport and struck his van. The suit names Amazon, Amazon Air Cargo, 21 Air LLC and the two pilots, alleging pilot error and systemic failures in training and use of a 32-year-old aircraft with braking systems under NTSB investigation. WaPo reported the crash killed five members of a contracted cleaning crew and the filing seeks damages in excess of $50,000.

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Follow-up to Amazon cargo pilots considered aborting Miami landing before crash, September 9

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WaPoWife of man killed in Amazon cargo plane crash files lawsuit

17:45 Amazon adds cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia to board Amazon said Kevin Mandia, founder and former CEO of Mandiant, is joining its board of directors, CNBC reported. Amazon described Mandia as a widely recognized cybersecurity expert with experience combating cyber threats in public and private sectors. His appointment comes as companies grapple with cybersecurity threats tied to artificial intelligence. Mandia sold Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion in 2022, left Google in 2024 and launched AI startup Armadin last year.

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CNBCAmazon adds cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia to board 2 years after he left Google

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Apple wants $1,999 for a foldable with a faint crease, but the consequential tech news is accountability. San Francisco is pressing Meta over 350 sexualized AI ads, while Massachusetts is making big data centers pay for clean power.

17:49 Apple announces first foldable iPhone Duo Apple announced its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The Verge reported it starts at $1,999 for 256GB with preorders Oct. 16 and sales Oct. 23, with 5.4-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner displays, a titanium frame and A20 Pro chip. Engadget focused on hands-on impressions, noting the faint crease and 254 gram build heavier than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

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VergeThe iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable EngadgetiPhone Duo hands-on: Apple's most exciting device in a decade

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17:15 San Francisco orders Meta to stop AI child abuse ads San Francisco city attorney David Chiu sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter demanding it stop running paid ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material and explain how they evaded moderation, Wired reported. The action followed research from the Tech Transparency Project finding more than 350 ads on Facebook, Instagram and Threads that turned images of minors into sexualized clips promoting nudify apps. Meta said the ads have been removed and claimed they fall outside the city attorney's jurisdiction, while the city said San Francisco consumers could access them through Meta platforms and requested a response within 28 days.

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WiredSan Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads

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17:43 Massachusetts requires large data centers to bring clean power Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey ordered data centers over 25 megawatts to bring their own power meeting the state clean energy standard, preferably onsite, or fund new nearby generation or pay into a ratepayer protection fund, TC reported. The order also directs communities to avoid signing nondisclosure agreements and pauses applications for a data center sales tax exemption that took effect last month. The requirements add power and compliance costs for AI and cloud infrastructure and make Massachusetts the third state in recent months after Texas and New York to restrict data center growth.

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TCMassachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

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Sports, 3 stories

16:02 Liverpool prepare January bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton ESPN reports, citing TEAMtalk, that Liverpool could bid for 22-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as soon as January, with his exit expected in one of the next two windows. Liverpool held longstanding admiration but prioritized other positions in the summer, while Newcastle United are also monitoring the situation. The same reporting says Newcastle left back Lewis Hall has agreed a new multiyear contract to fend off interest from Manchester United.

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ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Liverpool prepare bid for Crystal Palace's Wharton

16:49 Gauff rallies past Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals Coco Gauff overcame Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 after saving two match points in the tiebreaker to reach her seventh Grand Slam semifinal. She next faces No. 2 Elena Rybakina, who will become the WTA’s No. 1 player after the tournament. Gauff’s run continues a strong US presence in the women’s draw, with Jessica Pegula also reaching the semifinals.

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ESPNCoco Gauff rallies past Mirra Andreeva to make US Open semis

16:40 Barcola limps off in Liverpool home debut against Atlético Bradley Barcola limped out of his Liverpool home debut against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent left calf injury, according to ESPN. The £123 million summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain pulled up before the hour mark and was replaced by Víctor Muñoz after treatment. Liverpool won the Champions League match 2-1 with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

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ESPNBradley Barcola limps out of Liverpool home debut against Atlético