News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
The Iran war has saddled Americans with a massive energy bill that continues to mount as the conflict drags on. https://cnn.it/4zYn2wo
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Months of war with Iran have diminished the U.S. weapons stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America's adversaries exploit this moment? https://to.pbs.org/4x4xWOn
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The U.S. Treasury Department placed sanctions on more than two-dozen Iranian airlines and their service providers as part of an effort to choke Tehran off from the global economy.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Houthi rebel attacks against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that targeted oil facilities and wounded dozens of people.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Some Israeli actions in Syria may amount to war crimes, UN probe says reut.rs/46bXD4S
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 8, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Two people were killed and at least 10 injured after Russia strikes the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles, local authorities say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Canadian countertariffs on up to $20 billion worth of U.S. imports came into effect Tuesday amid an escalating trade war, as President Trump threatened to ban the sale of Canadian Bombardier jets unless they are built in the United States.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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NYC Mayor Mamdani releases previously undisclosed 9/11 records showing officials misled the public about Ground Zero air quality following the attacks https://cnn.it/4xb7eE0
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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The U.S. Southern Command sinks another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros. It was the latest action by the U.S. against boats and vessels in Latin America that it said were involved in drug trafficking.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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US Navy's next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say reut.rs/3UvPjdH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Smithsonian secretary to resign amid attacks from Trump administration
— Politico (@politico.com) September 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii's western islands and has caused widespread power outages.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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