September 8, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 8, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
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New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
Politics · United States · 3 publications
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NTSB investigators to interview pilots of crashed Amazon cargo jet Wednesday
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it will interview the two pilots who survived the crash Sunday of their Amazon cargo jet in Miami. The NTSB says its has already obtained data from the voice recorder that was recovered from the aircraft Monday, but will not release it yet.
General · International · 2 publications
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Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
Republican John E
Politics · United States · 2 publications
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US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates
The US and Canada escalated a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday, with Washington imposing new import bans on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.
World · US & Canada · 2 publications
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What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.
Business · United States · 3 publications
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Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
World · International · 2 publications
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US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes as Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
Business · US & Canada · 1 publication
- 08
South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ In light of Donald Trump ’s attempts to rename a gulf, lakes and even states after “America”, South Park , the animated satirical program that has long skewered those in power, has announced an official name change. For its 29th season, the Comedy Central series will be known as “South America”. “Inspired by the bravery and…
Technology · US & Canada · 2 publications
- 09
Iran live updates: US forces destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers, CENTCOM says
The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.
General · United States · 2 publications
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Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns
Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."
Culture · United States · 2 publications