What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada imposed tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to actions by President Donald Trump. The outcome could have effects beyond Canada.
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Edition 22 · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Officials Search for Answers After Fatal Miami Airport Cargo Plane Crash
A cargo plane operated for Amazon crashed at Miami airport on Sunday, striking two vehicles. Five people were killed and five others injured, while the crash disrupted Labor Day weekend travel for thousands.
Medi-Cal won’t pay for assisted living in most of California. One brother fought back
Medi-Cal generally does not pay for assisted living in most of California. A pilot program expanding assisted-living coverage in rural areas emerged from one man’s effort to change his sister’s care options.
Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
Russia bombarded Kyiv shortly after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Ukraine. Russia had agreed not to attack the capital during their visit, but the respite was brief, underscoring the challenge of pursuing talks while fighting continues.
Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
Saudi Arabia vowed retaliation after Houthi attacks injured dozens and threatened energy facilities. The escalation follows intensifying clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, breaking a four-year truce and raising fears of a broader war.
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road crossing their shared border. The development comes as relations between the countries have strengthened, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops for Russia’s war in Ukraine in exchange for economic and military assistance.
Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids
Meta failed to detect 350 ads containing child sexual abuse, according to the report. Some used images of real children, including a member of a European royal family, and lawmakers said they plan to investigate.
Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold went on sale. The expected launch is already influencing competitors and comes as new CEO John Ternus takes over a company described as highly influential.
Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’
Islamic terror supporters are using generative AI tools to produce and spread “Slop Jihad” content to new audiences on TikTok. The report describes a new phase of online extremist propaganda enabled by AI tools.
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
A report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus says LG smart TVs are logging and uploading data about owners and their homes even when offline or in standby mode. The TVs reportedly scan nearby Wi-Fi devices, record microphone audio logs, and use audio and video sampling.
A Newer Kind of Gene Editing Promises to Edit ‘Nurture’ Over ‘Nature’
Traditional gene editing rewrites DNA, while epigenome editing aims to address molecular changes accumulated throughout life. The approach could offer a different way to treat these molecular scars.
New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record high
Mothers say they were left to recover from caesarean sections without support. The report comes as C-section numbers reach a record high.
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new mortgage deals in recent days. Borrowers who had been waiting for rates to fall are now facing difficult decisions.
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial start of the 2026 general election season. Control of Congress is on the ballot amid President Trump’s unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm.
Union electricians welcome data center boom
The data-center boom has brought substantial work and overtime to union electricians. That benefit puts them at odds with communities trying to block new data-center construction.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years. The carmaker is struggling with Chinese competition, U.S. tariffs and the transition to electric vehicles.
FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title
FuturLab laid off seven employees after cancelling a project unrelated to PowerWash Simulator. The cuts followed the project’s cancellation.
Nintendo Store Leak Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Pricing
A Nintendo Store leak appears to have revealed the price of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake on Switch 2. Nintendo is also scheduled to hold a Zelda-focused Direct promising details on the remake.
Sega cancelled its "risky" Super Game project as it "would have to grow enormously to match the scale of the service"
Sega cancelled its live-service Super Game initiative earlier this year. The company described taking on the project at that time as too risky because it would have needed to grow enormously to match the scale of the service.
Don't Nod warns it may not have enough funding to operate beyond January 2027
Don't Nod warned of “material uncertainty” over its ability to continue operating beyond January 31, 2027. The studio says it would need to secure further external financing to continue beyond that date.
NHL 27 Is Using AI-Generated Voiceover for In-Game Commentators, John Buccigross Says
EA Sports is using generative AI to create voiceover for NHL 27’s in-game commentators, according to veteran sports commentator John Buccigross. The report concerns the game’s commentary production rather than a broader release announcement.
60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'
The television series “Star Trek” turns 60 on Tuesday. Although the original show ran for only three seasons, it led to prequels and sequels on television and in theaters and retains a cult following.