What are the most important events and topics in the news today?
Here are the biggest news themes today (Saturday, September 12, 2026):
Want quick links or a deeper dive on any one of these (energy prices, AI policy, the storm impacts in Hawaii, or the 9/11 coverage)?
Citations (8)
- The Latest: The US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Backs: “The U.S. marked the anniversary with ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon (where President Trump spoke), and in Pennsylvania; this year’s program added a moment of silence for those who later died from 9/11‑related illnesses.”
evidence, article. Claim: The U.S. marked 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies in New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, including a moment of silence for those who died of 9/11-related illnesses.
- Saudi Arabia shuts down a pipeline as Houthis seize an island, opening a new front in the Iran war
Backs: “Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized a strategic Red Sea island near the Bab el‑Mandeb strait, and Saudi Arabia shut a major pipeline after drone attacks—raising new concerns for energy flows and global trade.”
evidence, article. Claim: Houthis seized a strategic Red Sea island near Bab el-Mandeb and Saudi Arabia shut a major pipeline after drone attacks.
- Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump
Backs: “Meanwhile, the August Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% year over year, with energy a key driver.”
statistic, article. Claim: Brent crude moved back above $100, U.S. diesel set records above $6/gal, and August CPI rose 3.4% year over year.
- US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations
Backs: “Stocks rose Friday after inflation came in near expectations, but earlier in the week indexes fell as oil crossed $100 a barrel and rate‑hike odds firmed.”
evidence, article. Claim: Stocks rose Friday after inflation came in near expectations, after earlier declines as oil crossed $100 and rate-hike odds firmed.
- Hurricane Lowell knocks out a port in Hawaii that is one island's main source for food and fuel
Backs: “In Hawaii, Hurricane Lowell severely disrupted a key island port that supplies food and fuel, with officials warning of the worst storm damage since 1992’s Hurricane Iniki.”
evidence, article. Claim: Hurricane Lowell severely disrupted a key Hawaii port supplying food and fuel, with worst damage warnings since Hurricane Iniki in 1992.
- New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Backs: “Congress is debating new guardrails following high‑profile incidents, and California just signed laws targeting social media harms to kids and requiring AI chatbot risk assessments; senators also pressed OpenAI for details related to the Hugging Face breach.”
evidence, article. Claim: Apple's September event under new CEO John Ternus unveiled a foldable iPhone Duo; AI policy debates and California laws on kids' social media and chatbots.
- US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
Backs: “Federal officials declared the end of this year’s record U.S. cyclospora food‑borne illness outbreak, though investigators still haven’t found a source.”
evidence, article. Claim: Federal officials declared the end of the record U.S. cyclospora outbreak, though no source has been found.
- 49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFL's first Australia game behind Brock Purdy's 3 TD passes
Backs: “The NFL season kicked off with a first‑ever regular‑season game in Australia, where the 49ers routed the Rams 27–7; more Week 1 action continues this weekend.”
evidence, article. Claim: The NFL held its first regular-season game in Australia, with the 49ers beating the Rams 27-7.