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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

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The Takeaway

US President Donald Trump imposed bans on various Canadian products, including alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicles, in response to Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods. This move is part of an escalating trade dispute between the two nations. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, tensions rose as Iran-backed Houthis attacked cities in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 73 injuries, and US forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman.

In financial news, China's Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% in August, marking a solid increase from the 0.5% growth seen in July. Additionally, the US ban on Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles is set to take effect on September 29. On the tech front, OpenAI's ChatGPT Images has become faster with sharper details and more refined edits, and the company is also offering AI for chip design, touting a cost advantage over open-source alternatives.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

AI researcher claims he resigned from Anthropic over threat to the human race. His post is going viral

Social media debate is growing over an X post from a former employee of Anthropic and OpenAI, who thinks the tech could kill all humans within the decade—and other AI workers agree. Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who claims to have worked for both Anthropic and OpenAI over the past three years, went viral for sharing why he resigned from Anthropic. According to Coxon, both OpenAI and Anthropic are…

Former Anthropic and OpenAI AI researcher Jacob Coxon has sparked a social media debate by claiming he resigned from Anthropic due to concerns over the technology's potential to wipe out humanity within a decade. In a viral X post, Coxon wrote that both OpenAI and Anthropic are racing to develop superintelligent AI systems, gambling with human lives in the process.

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Tech

Tech

Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo, hopes to lord over tough premium segment

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, indicating that this segment is now mature enough to capture a significant share of sales and value. The company skipped base models during a keynote and showcased the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, signaling a shift in its annual update strategy. On stage for the first time as CEO, John Ternus emphasized that the iPhone Duo is an intelligent personal hub, designed to provide exceptional display space while fitting comfortably in a user's pocket.

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21 photos of Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone

Apple has unveiled the $2,000 iPhone Duo, it first ever foldable phone. It's a gorgeous looking device that opens like a book to reveal a 7.6 inch internal display, and boast a 5.4-inch exterior screen on the front cover.

Business

Business

Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo

CUPERTINO: Apple on Wednesday unveiled a $1,999 foldable phone called Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company’s flagship product. The Duo is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges. It opens into a horizontal, 7.6-inch-wide (19 cm) screen that also can be viewed vertically. There is a smaller single screen on the front, when the phone is folded. When open, it is…

Apple unveiled a $1,999 foldable phone called Duo on Wednesday, marking a significant change for the company's flagship product. The Duo, shaped like a passport, boasts a rounded edge and a 7.6-inch wide screen that can be viewed horizontally or vertically. The phone's single display is located on the front when folded. Apple positioned the device as a business productivity tool, showcasing its ability to manage Zoom calls and view the Slack messaging app efficiently.

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Most Gulf bourses in red as Middle East conflict escalates

Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Wednesday as the intensifying Middle East conflict and mounting energy security risks weighed on investor sentiment. The conflict escalated sharply after Houthi forces launched strikes across several Saudi cities, setting key oil installations ablaze and drawing a crucial U.S.

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Canadian Dollar gains ground as Middle East tensions boost oil prices

The USD/CAD pair declines to around 1.3770 during the early European session on Wednesday. Reports of a US strike on Iranian tankers and attacks on Saudi infrastructure boost crude oil prices and lift the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD).

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) gained strength on Wednesday due to rising oil prices, which were triggered by US strikes on Iranian tankers and Saudi infrastructure. Traders closely watched the upcoming US inflation reports for further clues regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Canada, being a significant oil exporter, benefits from high crude oil prices, supporting the Loonie.

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0.8%: China’s CPI inflation rises in August

China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 0.8% in August from a year ago after arriving at a rise of 0.5% in Juuly, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on Wednesday. The market consensus was for 0.8% in the reported period.

Tether Enters Private Credit Space With Fasanara Partnership

Stablecoin issuer Tether is entering the private credit space in partnership with Fasanara Capital. The two companies on Wednesday (Sept. 9) announced the launch of the StableFund, an “evergreen private credit vehicle” anchored by $400 million in co-investment from both sponsors, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital.

Treasury triples bond buy-back programme to $6bn

The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday it will buy back up to $6 billion of government debt as it seeks to contain long-term borrowing costs. The move, which is triple the size of its normal operations, comes as Treasury yields have been rising in recent months, making borrowing costs higher for consumers.

World

World

Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions

As the U.S.-Canada trade fight expands from tariffs into import bans, trucking and logistics providers could face more uncertainty. The post Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions appeared first on FreightWaves .

The Trump administration has intensified its trade conflict with Canada by banning specific Canadian goods from entering the U.S. market and imposing restrictions on Canadian participation in long-term federal contracts, according to the Associated Press. Starting September 29, the U.S. will prohibit the import of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, motorcycles, and molasses, as announced by the White House.

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US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

WASHINGTON: The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday, sharply escalating an already acrimonious trade spat. The import bans, which go into effect on September 29 and were published on the White House’s website, came after Canada’s own retaliatory tariffs…

US President Trump pins Iran endgame on midterms, open to talks

US President Donald Trump crossed the wires on Wednesday, saying that the Iran war will end “immediately” right after the US midterm elections. He said that Iranians are “desperate to try and affect the election,” told to reporters before leaving for the Republican National Convention in Dallas.

Iran Escalates Conflict With US, Launches Missile Strikes On American Military Positions In Jordan After Oil Tanker Attacks | Watch

Jordan: Iran has launched a barrage of missiles targeting US military positions in Jordan, in direct retaliation for attacks on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and the Jask port. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), citing Arab media, confirmed that a batch of Iranian missiles dived toward enemy targets, with Iranian…

Science

Science

NASA's newly launched Roman Space Telescope will 'directly' image exoplanets. But what does that mean?

"When you look up at the night sky, most of those stars have planets."

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched on August 30, is equipped with a groundbreaking device that can directly photograph planets beyond our solar system. This tool, known as a coronagraph, works by blocking out the light of a star, allowing scientists to study the features surrounding it. The coronagraph aboard Roman is the most advanced ever placed in space, with the potential to capture images of distant worlds, much like the famous "Pale Blue Dot" photograph of Earth taken by Voyager 1.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk

Regularly drinking beverages like tea and coffee at very hot temperatures increases the risk of cancer of the food pipe or gullet, known as oesophageal cancer, UK research suggests.

A recent UK study suggests that regularly drinking very hot beverages, such as tea and coffee, may increase the risk of developing oesophageal cancer, also known as food pipe cancer. Researchers from Oxford University found that individuals who consumed their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of this cancer compared to those who drank "warm" tea or coffee. However, experts stress that the overall chances of developing oesophageal cancer remain low.

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Culture

Culture

Champions League power rankings: Every team from 1-36

Can PSG become the first team since Real Madrid to win a third consecutive Champions League?

The 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League season kicked off on September 8, 2023, with 36 teams vying for one of sports' most coveted titles. Paris Saint-Germain, who claimed last season's final via a penalty shootout against Arsenal, has claimed the top spot in the power rankings. Bayern Munich and the 15-time champion Real Madrid follow closely behind as perennial favorites.

The format sees 36 teams competing in a single league, with the top eight advancing directly to the knockout round of 16. Teams ranked 9th through 24th engage in a playoff round to secure their places in the last 16.

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