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September 23: Trump’s Iran Threat and Renewed Fighting in Tigray
In U.S. courts
Three lawsuits allege that the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused severe brain injuries. In a separate case, Missouri’s congressional map is back before the Supreme Court for the third time in three weeks. The parties are disputing whether Republican-backed boundaries can take effect with fewer than 50 days before the November elections.
In Britain
Nearly 340 households in Falmouth have been evacuated after a suspected 250-kilogram World War II bomb was found in the water near the docks. An emergency operation is underway.
In health care
Activists protested outside NYU Langone Health after the hospital ended gender-affirming medical care for patients under 19 following a federal investigation under the Trump administration. Some protesters publicly took hormone replacement therapy.
In the Middle East
President Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran in remarks at the U.N. on Tuesday, while U.S.-Iran talks were underway. Iran’s president is due to address the U.N. today.
On the Atlantic coast
Forecasters are watching a possible weekend nor’easter near New Jersey and Delaware. Prolonged onshore winds could bring moderate to severe tidal flooding, while large offshore waves could erode beaches.
In Ethiopia
Tigray forces have taken control of Mekelle airport and clashed with federal troops at two locations in the Afar region. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to three airports in Tigray. The renewed fighting appears to threaten the agreement that ended the 2020 to 2022 war.
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