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.
US President Donald Trump said Iran was “probably” behind the attack on a vital oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia which led to the pipeline’s closure. https://cnn.it/4dbDAqU
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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President Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the US to abstain from targeting the militant group, as a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia inflames tensions in the Middle East
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) September 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
— Politico (@politico.com) September 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has now redirected 100 ships trying to exit or enter Iranian ports, according to the U.S. Central Command.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Iran-Oman understanding does not provide for immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reports reut.rs/4Afh2j6
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees pushed for the two F-15 airmen whose plane was shot down over Iran in April to participate in '60 Minutes' interview, according to multiple sources. https://cnn.it/4iriatA
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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The U.S. Army is actively incorporating drone tactics learned from Ukrainian troops.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants reut.rs/4Abzb19
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump has held talks in Dublin with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin during a weekend visit centered on a major golf tournament. n.pr/46lHslr
— NPR (@npr.org) September 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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The BRICS group of emerging economies expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorized by the U.N., as the leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their position in global affairs seen as dominated by the West. https://to.pbs.org/4h1oBkn
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration’s order to force a major coal plant to stay open is illegal. The decision throws into peril several other orders at plants, efforts that underpin the administration’s strategy to boost the fossil fuel.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the AI industry needs to slow down its development to give safety measures time to catch up.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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President Donald Trump called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History and a special exhibit honoring the nation's first president. https://to.pbs.org/4gQTEkb
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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