Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.8 Billion, Second-Largest in U.S. History

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Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025, the Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, making it the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history; the lump-sum cash option is estimated at $826.4 million before taxes. Key Takeaways The current Powerball jackpot stands at $1.8 billion, with an estimated lump-sum cash value … Read more

Trump administration launches ‘Patriot 2.0’ ICE operation in Massachusetts

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On 6 September 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation named “Patriot 2.0” in Massachusetts, restarting targeted arrests and deportations after a May surge that saw roughly 1,500 people detained statewide; officials say the campaign is expected to run for several weeks. Key takeaways DHS and ICE have … Read more

2025 Creative Arts Emmys — Night One Winners

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On September 6, 2025 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, the first Creative Arts Emmys ceremony honored technical and craft achievements across television; early Night One winners included Arcane (Outstanding Animated Program), The Studio (multiple craft wins including casting and production design), The Penguin and Andor among other craft winners. Key Takeaways Arcane … Read more

Trump Threatens ‘Chipocalypse’ Action in Chicago; Pritzker Calls Him a ‘Wannabe Dictator’

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Sept. 6, 2025 — President Donald Trump posted a dramatized image referencing the film Apocalypse Now and renewed promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago, prompting Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to denounce the move as authoritarian and announce legal opposition. Key takeaways Trump posted a parody image labeled “Chipocalypse Now” and … Read more

Imavov Dominates Borralho, Calls Out Chimaev After Win

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Nassourdine Imavov (17-4-0) put forward a clear claim for a title shot after outworking Caio Borralho (17-2-0) and earning a unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night main event, with judges scoring the five-round bout 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46. Key Takeaways Imavov won a five-round unanimous decision over Caio Borralho (50-45, 49-46, 49-46). Both fighters … Read more

US teacher Heather Hall identified among victims of Lisbon funicular crash

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Heather Hall, a College of Charleston instructor and mother of two visiting from South Carolina, was among 16 people killed on Wednesday when the Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed and struck a building. Key Takeaways Heather Hall, a literacy and special education instructor, was the only American killed in the crash. Investigators say a cable … Read more

Acting NASA Chief Duffy Rejects Claim China Will Beat U.S. to Moon

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Lead: At an internal NASA town hall on Sept. 4, 2025, Acting Administrator Sean Duffy pushed back on testimony that the agency is trailing China in human lunar landings, saying the U.S. will return astronauts to the Moon first and urging faster, lower‑cost Artemis missions. Key Takeaways Sean Duffy expressed anger after congressional testimony suggesting … Read more

Trump Renames Defense Department the ‘Department of War,’ Drawing Mixed Messages

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Sept. 6, 2025 — President Trump signed an executive order this week directing the executive branch to recognize the Defense Department as the “Department of War” in ceremonial and nonstatutory contexts, a move that is symbolic until Congress acts and has generated debate over its message, cost and implications for U.S. military posture. Key Takeaways … Read more

Acting NASA Head Vows U.S. Will Beat China to the Moon

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Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy told agency staff on Sept. 5, 2025, in an internal town hall that the United States will outpace China in returning astronauts to the lunar surface, urging faster innovation while stressing that missions must remain safe. Key Takeaways Sean Duffy, also serving as Transportation Secretary, addressed NASA employees at a … Read more