What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest news stories for Friday, September 11, 2026 (U.S. time):
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- Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts
Backs: “Nationwide commemorations and fresh looks at the attacks’ legacy, including a new Smithsonian display; a new poll finds 9/11 remains the most defining event for many Americans.”
evidence, article. Claim: 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations, including a new Smithsonian display and a poll on 9/11 as a defining event.
- Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order
Backs: “A federal appeals court upheld a block on President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, while the Supreme Court weighs the case as states begin mailing ballots.”
evidence, article. Claim: Appeals court upheld block on Trump's mail voting executive order while the Supreme Court weighs the case.
- Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower
Backs: “U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated to 5.4% year-over-year in August, according to the official PPI release.”
statistic, article. Claim: Brent crude topped $100 amid the U.S.-Iran war; wholesale inflation accelerated to 5.4% year-over-year in August.
- Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began By Reuters
Backs: “The biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began and reports of Iranian strikes damaging U.S. aircraft in Jordan kept tensions—and energy prices—high.”
evidence, article. Claim: Biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, and Iranian strikes reportedly damaging U.S. aircraft in Jordan.
- Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping route
Backs: “Iran‑aligned rebels threatening Red Sea shipping raise fears the country could slide back into full civil war, with wider oil‑market implications.”
evidence, article. Claim: Iran-aligned rebels threatening Red Sea shipping raise fears Yemen could slide back into full civil war.
- UN human rights monitors report the highest monthly number of civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine since March 2022 | United Nations in Ukraine
Backs: “The UN reported July brought the highest monthly number of civilian casualties since March 2022; Zelenskyy urged greater international pressure on Russia.”
statistic, official document. Claim: UN reported July had the highest monthly civilian casualties in Ukraine since March 2022.
- Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role
Backs: “A court convicted the Wall Street Journal’s publisher of deterring a reporter from taking a union role, intensifying concerns over media rights.”
evidence, article. Claim: Hong Kong court convicted the Wall Street Journal's publisher of deterring a reporter from taking a union role.
- Hurricane Lowell knocks out a port in Hawaii that is one island's main source for food and fuel
Backs: “After Hurricane Lowell battered the western islands, crews worked to repair a key cargo port and restore power amid widespread damage.”
evidence, article. Claim: Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii; crews worked to repair a key cargo port and restore power.
- The Latest: Rams vs 49ers kicks off in Australia
Backs: “Week 1 also opened stateside with a Seahawks‑Patriots Super Bowl rematch.”
evidence, article. Claim: NFL staged first regular-season game in Australia, 49ers vs Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
Backs: “The NTSB is investigating the Amazon cargo jet runway overrun that killed five members of an airport cleaning crew; families have filed suit as new details emerge.”
evidence, article. Claim: NTSB investigating Amazon cargo jet runway overrun in Miami that killed five airport cleaning crew members.