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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Record 12 events 38 facts cited 3 verbatim quotes 0 unsourced claims

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Apple launches folding iPhone at 'Surprise and Shine' event

31 verified facts from 3 sources.

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John Ternus described the iPhone as an 'intelligent personal hub' during the keynote.

When folded, the iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display and is passport-shaped.

Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at the event.

Pre-orders of the iPhone 18 models start on Saturday, September 12, with availability on September 18.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US and the 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299.

5 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Apple product launch event: iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 4

24 verified facts from 5 sources.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life has been improved to more than two days or up to 50 hours.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder in natural and black titanium with in-store availability starting September 18.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Senator John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention

23 verified facts from 5 sources.

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Fetterman said in the video that he would work with President Trump to defend the steel industry in Pennsylvania.

Senator John Fetterman delivered a surprise video message at the Republican midterm convention.

Fetterman suffered a stroke on the campaign trail in 2022.

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“I'm always going to stand with America. I'm always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life,”
John Fetterman Said SEP 09 Reported SEP 09 verbatim · 2 sources

Fetterman made the statement in a video played at the Republican midterm convention.

1 fact single-source — treat as provisional.

Republican midterm convention held in Dallas

29 verified facts from 3 sources.

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Former Congressman Mike Rogers is running against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for an open Senate seat in Michigan.

Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over Republican Senator John Cornyn.

Miller-Meeks won her 2024 race by a margin of just 0.1 percent.

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“a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have propelled the 2026 midterms to unprecedented focus”
Republican National Committee Said DATE NOT STATED Reported SEP 09 verbatim · 1 source

The RNC has promised a primetime showcase for President Trump's success, candidates, and causes ahead of the 2026 midterms.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Republican midterm convention 2026 in Dallas

27 verified facts from 3 sources.

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Trump's Thursday night speech conflicted with the opening games of the NFL season.

A Democrat has not won statewide office in Texas since 1994.

Trump's approval rating was hovering at a 38 percent average in major polls entering the convention.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Apple Event 2026 live blog coverage

33 verified facts from 1 source.

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Apple says removing the physical SIM tray from the iPhone Duo freed up internal space for two batteries.

The iPhone Duo has a dual rear-camera setup.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in five sets at US Open quarterfinal

23 verified facts from 4 sources.

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Shelton reached his third major semifinal.

Shelton hit a 146 mph ace to finish the match.

Alcaraz won his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open earlier in 2026.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July

22 verified facts from 3 sources.

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U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps oil tankers.

U.S. oil traded at about $95 a barrel, up by about 2%.

The IRGC issued a warning that all oil tankers in Kuwaiti and Bahrani waters should be evacuated.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Europe's royalty pay respects as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V

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King Harald V was laid to rest at Akershus Fortress in the crypt of the Palace Chapel.

King Harald V's son became King Haakon VIII.

Queen Sonja laid a red rose on Harald's coffin during the ceremony.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

U.S. attacks Iranian oil tankers; Iran retaliates with strikes on Jordan

22 verified facts from 3 sources.

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Multiple U.S. military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will remain constrained through the end of 2026, leaving an average of 5.7 million barrels of oil per day shut in.

No U.S. deaths were reported in the Iranian strikes on Jordan.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

2026 NFL season · SEP 09

2026 NFL playoff and Super Bowl LXI predictions

28 verified facts from 1 source.

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The Broncos have a 47% chance of winning the AFC West, ahead of the Chiefs at 32.6%.

The simulation was created by Stephen Oh of SportsLine.

Philadelphia is projected as NFC East champions with a 10-7 record.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Trump's oil investments gain millions during Iran war as accounts keep trading

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Scott Greytak, deputy executive director of Transparency International U.S., said a discretionary account is a smokescreen, not a blind trust.

Since the war began, Americans have paid an extra $71.5 billion for gasoline, or about $604 per household, according to an analysis by congressional Democratic staff on the Joint Economic Committee.

The Trump Organization did not respond to multiple requests for comment from CNBC.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

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“They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives,”
Jacob Coxon Said SEP 08 Reported SEP 09 verbatim · 3 sources

Coxon wrote in a thread on X that firms are racing to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with human lives.

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