TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

 

TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS
 SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
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U.S. NEWS

1. Patriot Day 2026 Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

   President Donald Trump issued an official proclamation designating September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Commemorative ceremonies and moments of silence are being held nationwide at Ground Zero in NYC, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA.

2. NYC Designates Official "Day of Remembrance and Service"

   New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed executive orders establishing the city's first official annual Day of Remembrance and Service, urging New Yorkers to participate in community service and reflection honoring victims and first responders.

3. U.S. Mint Releases Special 25th Anniversary Coin

   The United States Treasury and U.S. Mint unveiled the 2026 Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, featuring a privy mark inscribed with "NEVER FORGET" to mark 25 years since 2001.

4. Experts Warn of Counter-Terrorism Security Gaps

   National security analysts and former intelligence officials issued reports warning that budget reallocation and staffing turnover over the past quarter-century have eroded key components of the U.S. counter-terrorism architecture.

POLITICS

1. Presidential Ceremonies at the Ellipse and Pentagon

   President Trump hosted a ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., featuring a 17,000-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center, and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther.

2. White House Defends Intelligence and Military Strategy

   Following reports on shifting counter-terror resources, White House officials reiterated a focus on border protection, military posture, and national defense measures aimed at modern global threats.

3. New York Political Leaders Clash Over Memorial Attendance

   Debate surrounded local political leaders attending 9/11 25th-anniversary events, reflecting broader political divisions in New York state and city government.

4. Guantanamo Bay Proceedings Target 2028 Trial Dates

   Military tribunal judges reaffirmed pre-trial scheduling updates for key 9/11 accused conspirators, pushing trial timeline targets toward 2028.

WORLD AFFAIRS

1. 18th BRICS Summit Convenes in New Delhi

   World leaders and delegates from over 30 member and partner nations gathered in India as the 18th annual BRICS Summit officially opened.

2. Global Security Focus on Evolving Transnational Threats

   International security forums, including events hosted by global think tanks, focused discussions on how non-state terrorism threats have evolved alongside cybersecurity and AI challenges over the last 25 years.

3. Red Sea Shipping and Regional Tensions Persist

   International maritime agencies issued updated safety notices for Commercial shipping lanes amid ongoing security operations in the Red Sea corridor.

4. Diplomatic Efforts Continue Over Border and Trade Regulations

   Multilateral talks continued regarding international trade agreements and supply chain resilience measures among North American and European allies.

EDUCATION

1. School and Office Closures Announced for International Summit

   Education authorities in New Delhi ordered all public and private schools to remain closed starting September 11 to accommodate security protocols and movement for the 18th BRICS Summit.

2. Curriculum Initiatives Focus on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

   School districts across the U.S. launched updated educational initiatives and history modules aimed at teaching students—none of whom were alive in 2001—about the events and impacts of September 11.

3. AI and Technology Ethics Programs Expand in Higher Education

   Universities introduced new interdisciplinary curricula addressing software security, machine learning risks, and automated code vulnerability response.

4. Student Loan and Higher Ed Funding Policy Debates

   Federal and state policy discussions continued regarding university research grants and federal student aid administration for the upcoming fiscal year.

ECONOMY

1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases August CPI Data

   The BLS published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026, delivering crucial inflation data ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting.

2. Bank Unions Hold Nationwide Strike Action in India

   The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) launched a nationwide strike on September 11, demanding a five-day work week and revisions to performance-linked incentive structures.

3. Financial System Stability Forum Held in Toronto

   Canada’s Superintendent of Financial Institutions delivered a keynote address at the Economic Club of Canada evaluating systemic risk management and financial adaptation.

4. Corporate Dividend and Market Adjustments

   Major industrial and technology holdings reached key ex-dividend trading dates as equity markets evaluated late-Q3 economic indicators.

TECHNOLOGY

1. Microsoft Releases Massive Patch Tuesday Security Update

   Microsoft rolled out its September 2026 security release, patching over 900 vulnerabilities across its software suite—including over 100 critical flaw resolutions and two zero-day fixes.

2. Tech Industry Coalition Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Threats

   Leading AI and cloud companies issued joint guidance highlighting the necessity of rapid automated patching as AI tools accelerate the discovery of software vulnerabilities.

3. Emerging Tech Threats Discussed at Global Security Summits

   Technology experts and researchers met to assess cybersecurity risks, autonomous threats, and infrastructure protection on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

4. Automated Traffic and Surveillance Drones Deployed for High-Level Summits

   New public safety deployments featured real-time drone monitoring and AI traffic analytics to manage large-scale international summit logistics.

HEALTH

1. Deadline for New York 9/11 Worker Protection Benefits

   September 11, 2026, marks the state statutory window deadline for original responders and workers to file for extended disability and health protection programs related to Ground Zero exposures.

2. Federal Funding Guaranteed for World Trade Center Health Program

   Health officials highlighted secured long-term federal funding extending through 2040, preventing service cuts for medical monitoring and treatment of 9/11-related chronic conditions.

3. Autumn Respiratory Virus Prevention Campaigns Launch

   Public health agencies initiated seasonal vaccination drives and monitoring guidelines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV ahead of the fall season.

4. Medical Research Advances in Long-Term Toxicity Monitoring

   Longitudinal health studies released updated findings on late-emerging health effects from environmental toxin exposure in historical disaster zones.

SPORTS

1. Historic Grand Slam All-Black Men’s Semifinal Matchup

   Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe met in a historic all-Black American singles semifinal, marking a major milestone in tennis history.

2. Women's Asia Cup Cricket Final Set

   India's women’s cricket team secured a 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance to the Asia Cup final.

3. National Athletics Records Broken

   Indian athlete Tanya Chaudhary set a new national record in the women's hammer throw with a 68.35-meter effort.

4. MLB September Pennant Races Heat Up

   Major League Baseball teams entered critical late-season series as teams push for wildcard and division playoff spots.

Bruce Baker: How to Follow the Charter School Money Trail https://dianeravitch.net/2026/09/10/bruce-baker-how-to-follow-the-charter-school-money-trail/ via @dianeravitch 

TC in LA: A Week of Looney Tunes https://dianeravitch.net/2026/09/10/tc-in-la-a-week-of-looney-tunes/ via @dianeravitch 

CREDO: The Charter Research Project That Won't Take "No Effect" for an Answer https://dianeravitch.net/2026/09/10/credo-the-charter-research-project-that-wont-take-no-effect-for-an-answer/ via @dianeravitch 

Big Education Ape: SMACKDOWN IN THE IVORY TOWER: Linda McMahon's Compact 2.0 Gets a Folding Chair to the Face https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/09/smackdown-in-ivory-tower-linda-mcmahons.html 

Big Education Ape: THE GREAT AI SMACKDOWN: "WILL AI KILL US ALL?" — WE ASKED THE SUSPECTS DIRECTLY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-great-ai-smackdown-will-ai-kill-us.html 

Big Education Ape: THE GREAT DISAPPEARING ACT: HOW THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MADE LGBTQ+ STUDENTS VANISH — ON PAPER, AT LEAST https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-great-disappearing-act-how-trump.html 

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/09/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0322196358.html 

Big Education Ape: MORNING NEWS UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/09/morning-news-update-september-10-2026.html 

Trump Administration Intensifies Attack on “DEI” in Public Schools and Private Educational Institutions https://janresseger.wordpress.com/2026/09/10/49642/ via @janresseger 

Another Insight Against Zero Sum Thinking, This Time From Basketball    Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ 

Critical Studies of Education & Technology: School Surveillance of Students – A Matter of Faith | National Education Policy Center https://nepc.colorado.edu/blog/school-surveillance 

Jerri Green Calls for Big Investment in State’s Schools – Tennessee Education Report https://tnedreport.com/2026/09/jerri-green-calls-for-big-investment-in-states-schools/

PISA 2025: Reading Score “Plummet”? No. Y Axis Shenanigans? You Bet. “U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam.” NYT Headline September 8, 2026 PAUL THOMAS https://paulthomas701128.substack.com/p/pisa-2025-reading-score-plummet-no 

glen brown: Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030 https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2026/09/anthropic-researchers-say-ai-could.html 

The Charter School Company Store, Revisited – School Finance 101 https://schoolfinance101.com/2026/09/10/the-charter-school-company-store-revisited/ 

The Education Wars     The Voucher Crack-Up is Coming The politics of ‘education freedom’ are unsustainable JENNIFER BERKSHIRE https://educationwars.substack.com/p/the-voucher-crack-up-is-coming 

Compact for America’s Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy | American Federation of Teachers https://www.aft.org/press-release/compact-americas-youth-launches-new-commitments-labor-industry-education-and 

AI Code Red: Anthropic Insiders Warn It Could Kill Us (Really) – Cloaking Inequity https://cloakinginequity.com/2026/09/10/ai-code-red-anthropic-insiders-warn-it-could-kill-us-really/ 

New book: case studies where university journalism programs provide, publish news     Education Research Report https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/ 

Nancy’s Substack  Where Were You on 9/11? And what have you learned? NANCY FLANAGAN https://flanagann.substack.com/p/where-were-you-on-911 

Teacher Tom: I'm a "Bad Teacher" https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/im-bad-teacher.html 

Follow-up questions to DOE about their new AI/ screentime policies | Class Size Matters  | A clearinghouse for information on class size & the proven benefits of smaller classes https://classsizematters.org/follow-up-questions-to-doe-about-their-new-ai-screentime-policies/ 

The good, bad and ugly in the new AI/Screentime guidance | Class Size Matters | A clearinghouse for information on class size & the proven benefits of smaller classes https://classsizematters.org/the-good-bad-and-ugly-in-the-new-ai-screentime-guidance/ 

If I Was Still Teaching, I’d Carefully Use Some Combination Of These New Videos In A Unit About AI Literacy Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/

Florida’s New Education Commissioner Doesn’t Want Government to Run Schools – Accountabaloney https://accountabaloney.com/floridas-new-education-commissioner-doesnt-want-government-to-run-schools/ 

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Senior Management Speak Out 2 - Board President an... https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2026/09/senior-management-speak-out-2-board.html?spref=tw 

TRUMP IN THE NEWS TODAY
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The major news stories involving Donald Trump and his administration center around several key developments:

1. 25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance Ceremonies & Personal Accounts

• Pentagon Observance: President Trump and the First Lady participated in a 9/11 observance ceremony at the Pentagon.

• Disputed 9/11 Account: Media attention continues around statements Trump made regarding his actions at Ground Zero following the attacks. Trump reiterated claims that firefighters physically carried him to safety when a neighboring building was unstable, a detail that fact-checkers and news outlets note is unverified by witnesses or records.

2. Court Decisions on Voting & Maps

• Mail-in Voting Rules: A federal appeals court rejected a Trump administration attempt to modify national mail-in voting rules ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

• Missouri Congressional Map: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Trump-backed congressional redistricting map in Missouri.

3. Economic & Midterm Promises

• $5,000 Dividend Proposal: Trump sparked debate by promising $5,000 direct payments to all U.S. adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, prompting scrutiny over its estimated $1.3 trillion price tag.

4. Immigration Policy Shifts

• H-1B Visa Grace Period Rule: The administration introduced a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers holding H-1B visas who lose their employment, requiring visa holders to secure new status or leave immediately.

5. Foreign Policy & Economic Impact

• Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Ongoing tensions and military incidents involving U.S. forces and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed crude oil prices to over $109 a barrel, raising broader economic and inflation concerns.

A new era of SCOTUSblog | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/a-new-era-of-scotusblog/ 

California’s health care reckoning could soon become Becerra’s problem - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/californias-health-care-reckoning-could-soon-become-becerras-problem-01069499 

The minoritarian difficulty | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/the-minoritarian-difficulty/ 

The architecture of persuasion: United States v. Hemani | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/the-architecture-of-persuasion-united-states-v-hemani/

Heat, Fires, Hurricanes, Floods: How Climate Change Is Keeping Kids From School | LA School Report https://www.laschoolreport.com/heat-fires-hurricanes-floods-how-climate-change-is-keeping-kids-from-school/ 

How Georgia's GOP learned to love solar - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/georgia-republicans-factories-solar-01066686 

Sam Altman pitches utilities on AI grid defense - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/sam-altman-pitches-utilities-on-ai-grid-defense-01070425

9/11 and Tampa: Two weeks that reshaped Australian politics - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/the-two-weeks-that-defined-20-years-of-australian-politics-01070382 

Appeals court rejects ICE detention policy, setting stage for SCOTUS - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/trump-ice-detention-appeals-courts-01070427 

Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/trump-mail-ballot-order-republican-election-officials-01070426 

Supreme Court appears to kill GOP redistricting hopes in Missouri - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/supreme-court-missouri-redistricting-midterms-01070432

In School, I Was Bullied For My Hijab. For A Little While, I Almost Believed Things Would Be Different For My Daughter. | HuffPost HuffPost Personal https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ramadan-celebration-muslim-child-school-inclusion_n_6aa1a0d6e4b0186919a80182

Supreme Court grants request to prevent Missouri from using congressional map expected to aid Republicans | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/supreme-court-grants-request-to-prevent-missouri-from-using-congressional-map-expected-to-aid-re/ 

The Far Right Can’t Stand Being Called “Far Right”  – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/far-right-label-afd-elon-musk/

A quick update on the Missouri congressional districting case | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/a-quick-update-on-the-missouri-congressional-districting-case/ 

Bad actors in China and Russia are already weaponizing Anthropic’s AI - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/bad-actors-china-russia-weaponizing-anthropic-01070435

Trump administration asks justices to decide on its appointments of acting U.S. attorneys | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-decide-on-its-appointments-of-acting-us-attorneys/ 

ICE WATCH Newsletter: Over 170,000 Salvadorans With T.P.S. Protections Are Safe, For Now ~ L.A. TACO https://lataco.com/salvadoran-tps-protections 

How The War on Terror Continues To Terrorize Communities 25 Years Later - In These Times https://inthesetimes.com/article/war-on-terror-9-11-trump-nspm-7 

Vance met with ‘48’ chants in closed-door convention event - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/vance-met-with-48-chants-in-closed-door-convention-event-01070799

Opinion | Who Says Reading Is Dead? - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/opinion/closed-captions-streaming.html 

Microsoft Agrees Not To Train AI On School Data - Dataconomy https://dataconomy.com/2026/09/10/microsoft-aft-teachers-union-ai-data-privacy-deal/ 

Your Deadbeat President Is Never Giving You $5,000 – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/trump-5000-checks-dividend/ 

Anthropic Staffers Again Sound the Alarm on AI Catastrophe – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/anthropic-ai-risks-coxon-amodei-openai-cybersecurity-danger/ 

Don’t Be Fooled. Congress Isn’t Cracking Down on OpenAI. – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/openai-congress-senate-hawley-casar-committee-probe-investigation/ 

‘Aggressive’ Medicaid crackdowns will hurt children with autism, providers warn - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/medicaid-fraud-oz-autism-therapy-01070514 

The department created to stop another 9/11 may no longer be equipped for counterterrorism work - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/department-created-to-stop-another-9-11-may-no-longer-be-equipped-for-counterterrorism-work-01070577 

Trump to give $500 refunds to nearly 1 million Obamacare customers - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/trump-obamacare-refunds-aca-subsidies-01070983 

Trump says the Iran war is worth the price. The bill keeps growing. - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/trump-says-the-iran-war-is-worth-the-price-the-bill-keeps-growing-01071075 

Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It? - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/insider/apple-iphone-duo-tech-reviews-journalists.html 

DeSantis rebukes Trump’s $5K checks: ‘More debt and more inflation’ - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/florida-trump-desantis-dividend-checks-inflation-01071590 

San Francisco State president to step down at end of academic year | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/san-francisco-state-president-to-step-down-at-end-of-the-academic-year

Trump administration accuses UC Berkeley law school of racial discrimination | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/trump-administration-accuses-uc-berkeley-law-school-of-racial-discrimination 

Gavin Newsom signs bill regulating AI, social media and chatbots for children | Social media | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/sep/10/gavin-newsom-social-media-bill 

Top Republicans didn’t expect Trump’s dividends. Now they’re scrambling. - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/republicans-split-trump-payouts-midterms-01071816 

HB 1775 ruling: 'Teachers remain free to instruct about historical or popular issues' https://nondoc.com/2026/09/10/hb-1775-ruling-teachers-remain-free-to-instruct-about-historical-or-popular-issues/ 

25 Years After 9/11, How Do We Build a Movement To Stop Forever Wars? - In These Times https://inthesetimes.com/article/9-11-war-on-terror-iraq-bush-25-anniversary 

Rubio’s security push gets a mixed welcome in Latin America - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/rubios-security-push-gets-mixed-welcome-latin-america-01071837 

Newsom signs first-in-nation laws restricting AI, social media use for children | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/newsom-signs-first-in-nation-laws-restricting-ai-and-social-media-use-for-children 

Trump, in interview, abruptly shifts tone on midterms’ urgency - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/10/trump-in-interview-abruptly-shifts-tone-on-midterms-urgency-01071916