Electrician’s Warning: 7 Appliances You Shouldn’t Plug Into Extension Cords

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On Sept. 7, 2025, a Brooklyn electrician warned that several common household appliances should always be plugged directly into wall outlets because using extension cords or power strips can cause overheating, malfunction or fires. High-draw appliances can overload extension cords and create fire hazards. Seven device types to avoid on extension cords: air fryers, microwaves, … Read more

Arginine may reverse sucralose-linked immunotherapy failure

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September 6, 2025 — Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh report that high sucralose intake altered the gut microbiome, reduced arginine levels and was associated with weaker responses to anti‑PD1 cancer immunotherapy; in mice, arginine or citrulline supplements restored treatment effectiveness. Key Takeaways Sucralose consumption shifted the gut microbiome toward arginine‑degrading bacteria in mice. Reduced … Read more

AirPods Pro 3 Leaks: Slimmer Case, H3 Chip, Health Sensors

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September 7, 2025 Leaked reports published on September 7, 2025 by Geeky Gadgets and a Matt Talks Tech video claim Apple’s next-generation AirPods Pro 3 will bring a slimmer charging case, redesigned earbuds, an H3 chip for better audio and noise cancellation, health sensors for heart rate and temperature, and real-time translation capabilities; these items … Read more

Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet in Middle East and South Asia

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Sept 6, 2025 — Multiple undersea fiber cables were cut in the Red Sea early on Sept. 6, causing degraded internet performance and intermittent access in parts of the Middle East and South Asia, with cloud services including segments of Microsoft Azure reporting increased latency. Key Takeaways Disruptions began at 05:45 GMT on Sept. 6, … Read more

Seoul Secures Release of South Koreans Detained in Hyundai Georgia Raid

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South Korean authorities announced on 7 September 2025 that they have concluded talks with US officials to secure the release and repatriation of more than 300 South Korean nationals detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Folkston, Georgia. Key Takeaways US immigration agents detained a total of 475 people in a … Read more

Trump’s Name Appears on Projects Funded by 2021 Infrastructure Law He Opposed

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Who: President Donald J. Trump; When: early months of his second term and into September 2025; Where: multiple U.S. infrastructure sites including Connecticut and Maryland; What: signs bearing Mr. Trump’s name have been placed at projects financed by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Result: the postings have prompted debate over credit, grant signage … Read more

Carlo Acutis, the First Millennial Saint, Canonized at the Vatican

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Lead: On September 7, 2025, the Vatican canonized Carlo Acutis, a teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, recognizing him as the first saint born in the millennial generation; the ceremony in Rome followed Vatican confirmation of two miracles attributed to his intercession and comes amid growing global devotion centered on his tomb in Assisi … Read more

ICE launches ‘Patriot 2.0’ immigration surge across Greater Boston

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Federal immigration agents mounted a coordinated operation across Greater Boston on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, detaining multiple people as part of “Operation Patriot 2.0.” One high-profile arrest in Everett followed an early-morning deployment from Chelsea; officials say the effort is a multi‑agency surge targeting noncitizens with criminal histories and immigration violations. Key takeaways Operation Patriot … Read more

WSJ Slams Trump After Weak August Jobs Report

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Lead: On Sep. 6, 2025, The Wall Street Journal editorial board sharply criticized President Donald Trump after August’s jobs report showed a slowdown in hiring, including losses in manufacturing, and linked the weakness in part to the administration’s recent tariffs. Key Takeaways The Wall Street Journal editorial faulted Trump’s tariff policy for dragging on job … Read more

Florida player spits on USF opponent in costly sequence

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Late in the fourth quarter of the Sept. 6, 2025 game in Gainesville, Florida, Florida defensive tackle Brendan Bett spat in the face of South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner after a rushing play; Bett was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, ejected, and the 15-yard penalty set up a 20-yard game-winning field goal by USF’s Nico … Read more

Russian Strike Breaches Kyiv’s Most Protected Government District

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On Sept. 7, 2025, a Russian strike breached Kyiv’s heavily defended government district overnight, setting the Cabinet of Ministers building on fire and causing multiple other strikes across Ukraine, including damage in Kryvyi Rih and Odesa and at least two apartment fires in Kyiv that killed an adult and a child. Key Takeaways A strike … Read more

Hegseth Glances at Notes in ‘Department of War’ Promotional Video

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On Sep. 6–7, 2025, President Donald Trump posted a one-minute clip on Truth Social showing Pete Hegseth, styled as “War Secretary,” reading lines—sometimes from notes—about renaming the Department of Defense and emphasizing a tougher posture. Key Takeaways President Trump posted a one-minute promotional video to Truth Social on Sep. 6, 2025, promoting a rebrand of … Read more

Bill Belichick gets his first college win

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Who: Bill Belichick; When: Sunday night, Sept. 6, 2025; Where: vs. Charlotte; What: North Carolina secured a nonconference victory; Result: UNC defeated the Charlotte 49ers, 20-3, marking Belichick’s first win at the college level. Key Takeaways North Carolina beat Charlotte 20-3 on Sunday night. The Tar Heels opened quickly, mirroring their fast start against TCU … Read more