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NPR News: 09-10-2026 12PM EDT

Sep 10, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to all adults if Republicans win both chambers in the midterms, despite polling suggesting a potential loss. Record-high diesel prices are driving up shipping costs at the Port of Los Angeles, while Israeli forces continue to occupy and destroy villages in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Additionally, existing home sales hit their slowest annual pace in over a year, and Apple announced its first foldable iPhone, featuring a dual-screen design, at its latest launch event.

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Trump promises $5,000 dividend if Republicans win midterms Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri Record high fuel prices drive up shipping costs at Port of LA Israel continues to seize territory in southern Lebanon US existing home sales decline to slowest pace in over a year Apple announces foldable iPhone and new device lineup Promotion for NPR's Throughline podcast
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