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Evening NOISE, Sep 11

World, 17:49, 6 sources, Update.

Houthis seize Red Sea island in major Yemen advance

Yemen's Houthis seized Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait a day after capturing the port city of Mokha, consolidating control over the western Red Sea coastline and pressure on a key shipping route for Saudi oil exports. The BBC reported Saudi Arabia closed its east-west pipeline as a precaution after attacks on Thursday and that President Trump declined a Saudi request for direct US military action, while the NYT cited Saudi officials saying the pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraq and reported Brent crude surged above $109 before easing to about $104. Both outlets reported at least 46,000 people displaced since the offensive began last week, with the Houthis saying navigation remains safe except for Saudi vessels.

Follow-up to Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route, September 11

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BBCHouthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane NYTHouthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route

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Red Sea escalation and oil disruption dominate alongside war strain, solemn 9/11 remembrance and tech legal fights.

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U.S., 3 stories

Washington tested the limits of secret evidence with a first deportation ruling, staffed its immigration message with a theologian, while California moved to curb addictive feeds for teens. A scattered day united by enforcement.

15:45 Afghan woman deported in first Alien Terrorist Removal Court case Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan lawful permanent resident living in Texas, was deported after consenting to removal in the first case before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court created in 1996. The Justice Department said classified evidence established she was an alien terrorist who helped conceal her son and son-in-law's foiled ISIS inspired 2024 Election Day shooting plot, and Chief Judge Joan Ericksen ordered removal on Aug. 20 after Zada accepted the designation and waived appeal. Axios emphasizes the ruling could open a path for future removals using secret evidence, while Reuters details the case history and her lawyers' argument that barring defendants and attorneys from seeing the evidence violates due process.

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AxiosAfghan woman deported in first-ever "Alien Terrorist" court case, DOJ says ReutersAfghan woman deported from US in first use of secretive terrorism court

14:23 DHS hires Catholic theologian Chad Pecknold for cultural outreach The Department of Homeland Security has hired Catholic University theology professor Chad Pecknold as principal director for cultural outreach, WaPo reported. Pecknold has criticized the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for defending immigrant rights and defended President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement and birthright citizenship. Catholic University said he will be on leave while serving at DHS.

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WaPoDHS hires Catholic theologian who defended Trump on birthright citizenship

Thu 18:11 California bans addictive social media features for teens under 16 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1709 to ban social media companies from offering features deemed addictive, including infinite scroll, autoplay and recommendation algorithms, to users under 16. WaPo reported the measure passed easily in the Democratic-controlled legislature and is expected to face legal challenges, weeks after Meta agreed to pay as much as $18 billion in a settlement over alleged harm to children. Supporters said the law could prompt other states to adopt similar platform obligations, and Newsom also signed new regulations on artificial intelligence.

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WaPoNewsom signs strict social media protections for teens

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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi with Ukraine, Middle East wars and US-China tensions testing unity. Beyond the summit, Iranians endure rising prices and job losses while Okinawa weighs US bases amid stronger Japanese defense.

16:12 BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi amid strains and rivalries AP reports BRICS leaders including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian are expected in New Delhi as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and US-China tensions test the expanded bloc, with India seeking to balance ties to Russia and China against partnerships with the US and Western powers. Bloomberg separately reports Russia is advancing a proposal for a BRICS space council covering satellite data sharing, joint missions and use of orbital networks, though members are not expected to sign an agreement at the summit. The coverage points to competing interests over conflicts, de-dollarization and new cooperation initiatives.

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BloombergRussia Takes Steps to Create a Space Council With BRICS Partners APBRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

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15:39 Iranians face job losses amid war, sanctions and inflation NPR reports that more than six months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, ordinary Iranians face soaring prices for gas, food and rent, with true unemployment believed far above the official 9 percent rate. Engineers and other workers describe layoffs, collapsed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, failed backup work such as driving for Snapp, and reliance on family savings as major life plans are put on hold.

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NPRAmid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by

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17:02 Okinawa US bases become yesterday's battle as Japan strengthens defense The WSJ reports many Okinawa islanders are resigned to a continued American presence and wary of China. It notes the debate comes as Japan shifts toward stronger defense.

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WSJOn Okinawa, U.S. Bases Are Becoming Yesterday’s Battle

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Oil commanded the session after Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline, pushing Brent above $100 and diesel past $6. Dell extended its AI server run while KKR locked in debt for its Integer deal.

17:35 Saudi pipeline shutdown drives oil prices above $100 Update Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure after attacks, removing a key bypass around the constrained Strait of Hormuz as Houthi forces expanded control near Bab al-Mandeb. FT reports the kingdom blamed drones from Iraq and said Brent settled at $104.56 on Friday, while NYT reports oil briefly topped $108 and Saudi exports fell to their lowest in at least 13 years. Both outlets tie the disruption to higher US fuel costs, with gasoline above $4 a gallon and diesel at $6 a gallon.

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Follow-up to Global bonds fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks, September 11

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NYTSaudi Oil Exports Face Heightened Threats After Attacks on Pipeline FTSaudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline that bypasses Hormuz after attacks

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17:10 Dell jumps after RBC initiation amid AI server demand Update CNBC reported Dell shares rose Friday after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an outperform rating and $640 price target. The gain extended a 2026 rally of nearly 350% as Dell emerged as a top vendor for Nvidia based AI servers. RBC cited a multiyear AI infrastructure spending cycle, noting $16.4 billion in second quarter AI server sales and a $95 billion backlog.

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CNBCDell stock jumps on RBC initiation, now up nearly 350% in 2026

17:33 KKR finalizes $2.1 billion loan for Integer acquisition KKR finalized a $2.1 billion loan to help fund its pending $5.7 billion all-cash acquisition of medical-device maker Integer Holdings Corp., Bloomberg reported. The loan priced at 2.5 percentage points over benchmark and was sold at par after an initial discount, reflecting strong investor demand for buyout debt. Citigroup led the sale, and the transaction is expected to close by year end.

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BloombergKKR Wraps Up $2.1 Billion Leveraged Loan for Integer Acquisition

16:29 Record diesel prices above $6 squeeze food and transport costs Update Axios reports the national average diesel price topped $6 per gallon for the first time, up 60 percent from a year earlier. Executives at Kroger, Smithfield Foods, Hormel Foods and Newell Brands said rising diesel and transportation costs are pressuring food and household goods prices. The Energy Information Administration now expects retail diesel to average $4.40 per gallon in 2027.

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Follow-up to Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time, fueling inflation, September 11

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AxiosRecord diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs

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17:32 Americans mark 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies and reflection Update Ceremonies and memorial observances were held across the country to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, including at sites in New York, Arlington, Virginia, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. NPR emphasized photo tributes from communities including Austin, Chicago and St. Louis, while The Washington Post highlighted nationwide gatherings and the enduring grief surrounding the anniversary.

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Follow-up to US marks 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies and reflection, September 11

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NPRIn photos: Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks, 25 years later WaPoHow America remembered 9/11, in photos

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16:44 New Mexico lawyer fined $5,000 for AI fabricated witnesses New Mexico's Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in contempt after his appeal in a murder case included false testimony from wholly fabricated witnesses. The Verge reports Aarons admitted using ChatGPT to create what he expected to be a bulletproof summary without verifying factual claims or legal authority. Justice C. Shannon Bacon questioned his awareness of AI hallucination risks, as similar cases of fabricated AI citations have increased.

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VergeLawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case

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16:57 OpenAI feud with mathematicians escalates over proof credit and research use Twenty-five Fields Medal recipients signed an open letter arguing rushed AI solutions to major math problems raise attribution and plagiarism concerns and threaten open research, TC reported. TC also reported NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster accused OpenAI of pressuring him on credit for an Anthropic collaborator and questioning whether Codex work informed its own proof, while OpenAI withdrew sponsorship of a Caltech math event after criticism. OpenAI's proof remains unverified.

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TCOpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating

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16:32 Court voids Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open A unanimous three-judge panel of the DC Circuit voided Department of Energy emergency orders that kept the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan open past its planned closure. Ars reported the court found no sudden shortage or wartime emergency under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, noting state and grid operator reviews found adequate replacement power. The ruling lets Michigan proceed with closure and, under the same reasoning, could affect other plants kept open under more than 55 similar 2026 orders.

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ArsTrump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

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San Francisco locked in Kyle Shanahan with a multiyear extension after a 27-7 opening win over the Rams in Australia, banking on continuity after six playoff trips while Lowry torched Ireland for a course record 62.

12:25 Cunningham says Fever focus comes before off-court distractions Sophie Cunningham told ESPN she is focused on the Indiana Fever's final four regular-season games and a possible playoff run rather than declarations by Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White that they are eligible for the WNBA draft. ESPN reported the Fever are 26-14 and in fifth place during a league break for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, with the playoffs starting Sept. 27. Cunningham, who previously voiced support for restricting transgender athletes in women's sports, said she is trying to keep her attention on the team.

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ESPNFever's Sophie Cunningham not worried about off-court distractions

14:42 Shane Lowry shoots 62 for Irish Open lead Shane Lowry shot an 8-under 62 at Trump International Ireland to set the course record and take a three-shot lead at 11-under 129 heading into the weekend at the Irish Open. Haotong Li, Jacob Skov Olesen and Niklas Norgaard sit three back, while defending champion Rory McIlroy is nine shots behind after a 69 that included a three-putt bogey on the 18th.

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ESPNShane Lowry shoots 62 for course record, lead at Irish Open

14:56 49ers give coach Kyle Shanahan multiyear extension The San Francisco 49ers have given coach Kyle Shanahan a multiyear extension, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Terms were not disclosed and the deal was first reported by The Ringer, while Shanahan had been under contract through the 2027 season. The extension follows a 27-7 season opening win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia and a 10 season tenure with an 83-67 regular season record and six playoff appearances.

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ESPNSources: 49ers reward Kyle Shanahan with multiyear extension