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September 2, 2025 — A magnitude-5.5 aftershock struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a shallow magnitude-6 quake leveled villages, halting rescues and triggering new landslides as the confirmed toll rose to at least 1,411 dead and 3,124 injured, according to the Taliban administration. Key Takeaways New 5.5 aftershock hit the same region two … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — In Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ordered Google to provide portions of its search results and related data to qualified competitors and placed limits on the company’s default-placement payments, but declined to mandate a breakup or force the sale of Chrome in the long-running federal antitrust case. Key … Read more
Burning Man 2025, held in Black Rock City, Nevada, from Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, opened with 50 mph dust storms, saw an unexpected baby delivered in an RV on Aug. 27, and ended with authorities launching a suspected homicide investigation after a man was found dead late Saturday as the Man effigy burned. Key … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — Saturday Night Live named five new featured players for its upcoming season, with Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall elevated to on-air status and actor-comedian Veronika Slowikowska among the additions, according to industry trade reports. Key Takeaways Five performers were added as featured players, per reports published Sept. 2, 2025. Ben Marshall, … Read more
VENICE, Italy — In the second week of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, stars and awards hopefuls took over the Lido with buzzy premieres, photo calls, and a lifetime achievement salute to screen legend Kim Novak. From The Smashing Machine to The Testament of Ann Lee, fresh titles drew crowds ahead of the festival’s Sept. … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — The Associated Press released its first regular-season Top 25 after Week 1, with Ohio State taking the No. 1 spot. LSU and Miami (FL) climbed following opening-week wins, while Alabama slid in the new-look rankings. Key Takeaways Ohio State leads the latest AP Top 25 after Week 1 results. LSU and … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — Kraft Heinz said it will separate into two publicly traded businesses, spinning off its slower‑growing grocery brands while keeping a faster‑growing portfolio centered on sauces and condiments. Investors balked: by midday, shares fell 6.4% to $26.20. Key Takeaways The grocery unit (Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles, Lunchables) will be spun off; the … Read more
September 2, 2025, 12:29 PM EDT — President Donald Trump is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon from the Oval Office that U.S. Space Command will move its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the planning. The shift would revive his first-term push and … Read more
On 2 September 2025, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned that widening wealth gaps and eroding trust are pushing the United States toward more autocratic governance, while ballooning deficits could trigger a debt-driven crisis within roughly three years. He also said many business leaders are reluctant to publicly challenge Donald Trump’s economic approach. Dalio … Read more
California secured a federal court victory on 2 September 2025 after a judge ruled that the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops during immigration-related protests in Los Angeles violated federal law. Governor Gavin Newsom quickly celebrated the decision, while the court stopped short of ordering an immediate withdrawal of remaining personnel. Key Takeaways A … Read more
On Tuesday in Tokyo, Suntory Holdings’ chief executive Takeshi Niinami, 66, stepped down after police searched his residence as part of an investigation into suspected drug-law violations linked to a purchased supplement, the company said. Key Takeaways Takeshi Niinami resigned as CEO of Suntory Holdings after a police search of his home. Police are investigating … Read more
On Sept. 2, 2025, Vogue named Chloe Malle, 39, as head of editorial content for its U.S. edition, marking the first leadership change at American Vogue in 37 years. She succeeds the editor role long associated with Anna Wintour, who remains Condé Nast’s chief content officer and Malle’s direct supervisor. Key Takeaways Chloe Malle becomes … Read more
On Sept. 1, 2025, Rep. Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler, 78, said he will not seek re-election next year, ending a 34-year tenure that made him one of the House’s most prominent liberal voices and a central figure in the impeachments of former President Donald Trump. The move opens a rare, highly coveted Democratic seat in Manhattan … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — McDonald’s said Tuesday it will expand its U.S. value lineup by reviving Extra Value Meals starting Monday, promising about 15% savings versus buying items separately and adding limited-time $5 and $8 bundles to attract price‑sensitive diners. Key Takeaways Extra Value Meals return across breakfast and lunch/dinner menus in the U.S. McDonald’s … Read more
September 2, 2025 — Gold jumped to an all-time high above $3,500 per ounce on Tuesday as traders priced in a likely U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this month, lifting demand for the non-yielding safe-haven asset and pushing year-to-date gains to roughly 32%. Key Takeaways Spot gold touched a record $3,508.50/oz before easing to $3,476.48 … Read more
