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Wednesday, September 9 457 stories · 101 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend for every American household if Republicans secure control of midterm elections.  Apple began sales of its first folding iPhone, a shift in design strategy.  And in the Philippines, five people died and more than eighty remain missing following a fire aboard a passenger ferry.

'Trump dividend': US president offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections

Dawn · Tier A6 outletsjust in

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Washington Examinerκ .78Δ .23Trump promises $5,000 dividend for every American adult if GOP wins midterm elections PBS NewsHourκ .53Δ .23WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins midterms Bloomberg Politicsκ .38Δ .23Trump Floats $5,000 Payment to US Adults If GOP Wins Midterms Al Jazeeraκ .31Δ .23Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate

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Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

BBC · Tier A3 outlets10h ago

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Financial Timesκ .28Δ .63New Apple CEO to unveil $2,000 folding iPhone CBC Newsκ .27Δ .63Apple expected to unveil pricey folding iPhone in its 1st major overhaul in a decade

Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire

Daily Maverick · Tier A6 outletsjust in

leads with coast guard’s report of the incident

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France24κ .43Δ .39At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in Philippines South China Morning Postκ .41Δ .39Fire engulfs Philippine ferry, killing 5 and leaving 87 missing New York Timesκ .27Δ .39At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines Al Jazeeraκ .22Δ .39Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire

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04News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aidesPBS NewsHour·3 outlets·κ .43 05Fetterman says he’ll still caucus with Democrats after video appearance at GOP midterm conventionThe Hill·6 outlets·κ .52 06AI researchers 'earnestly believe' it could kill all humans within the next decade, Anthropic researcher saysCBC News·6 outlets·κ .43 07August declared the hottest month ever recordedPolitico Europe·6 outlets·κ .83

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