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Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration AP News

Meg Kinnar...September 8, 2026

Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from leading the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is portrayed, affecting entities like…

Hawaiis western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell leaving extensive damage apnewscom

September 8, 2026

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell have pelted Hawaii’s western islands, causing widespread power outages. The storm's center passed west of the islands early Tuesday and now is…

Tehran threatens vessels in Bahrain Kuwait after US strikes Iranian tankers near Kharg Island CNN

Zachary Co...September 8, 2026

The US destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to attempted ballistic missile attacks on a US Navy warship, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.

Paul Adams BritishIsraeli relations at lowest ebb in decades BBC

September 8, 2026

Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans request to use new congressional map NBC News

Lawrence H...September 8, 2026

Republicans rushed to the high court after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the state could not use the redrawn map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat, this year.