The DayThe Day: Thursday, September 18, 2026 (#121)
Trump says the Iran war is nearly over. A UN panel says it may have included war crimes. The last US troops prepare to leave Iraq.
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The Day: Friday, September 12, 2026 (#117)
Houthi forces take the island. August tied the record. The Alzheimer's drug now comes in a form you can take at home. It was that kind of week.
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