Hawaii Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Kiko

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Acting Governor Sylvia Luke on Friday declared a statewide emergency in Hawaii as Hurricane Kiko moves across the eastern Pacific and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy surf, and heavy rain to parts of the islands by early next week. Key Takeaways Statewide emergency declared by acting Governor Sylvia Luke on Friday, Sept. … Read more

Pocket Scion is a synth you play with plants

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On September 6, 2025, Instruo and viral artist Modern Biology introduced the Pocket Scion, a $149 portable instrument that converts tiny electrical signals from plants or skin into MIDI and on-board synthesis. Key Takeaways Pocket Scion is a compact biofeedback-driven instrument priced at $149. It was developed in collaboration between Instruo and Modern Biology. The … Read more

Powerball drawing Saturday for $1.8 billion jackpot

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Who: Powerball; When: Saturday drawing on Sept. 6, 2025; Where: across 45 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; What: an estimated $1.8 billion grand prize after more than 40 rollovers; Result: one ticket will claim the annuity or a cash option if matched. Key Takeaways The Powerball drawing set for Saturday … Read more

Illinois Officials Condemn Trump ‘Chipocalypse Now’ Post Threatening Chicago

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On Sept. 6, 2025, President Donald Trump posted a military-style image on Truth Social threatening federal action in Chicago, writing that he “loves the smell of deportations in the morning” and warning the city would soon learn “why it’s called the Department of War.” The message followed an executive order signed Friday that designates “Department … Read more

Over 25 million under severe weather alert in Northeast

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Sept. 6, 2025 — Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch from Maryland to Maine until 8 p.m. ET and placing more than 25 million people along the I-95 corridor on alert for damaging winds, hail, lightning and localized flash flooding. Key Takeaways More … Read more

Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother wins Venice Golden Lion

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At the 2025 Venice International Film Festival on 6 September, US indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly took the Golden Lion for Father Mother Sister Brother, a three‑part film featuring Cate Blanchett and an ensemble cast; Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab was named runner‑up with the Silver Lion after a 23‑minute standing ovation. … Read more

Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Wins Golden Lion at Venice

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On Sept. 6, 2025 in Venice, Italy, veteran indie director Jim Jarmusch won the festival’s top honor, the Golden Lion, for his quietly comic family triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett. Key Takeaways Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother received the Golden Lion at the 2025 Venice Film … Read more

US says Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García could be deported to Eswatini

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Lead: On 6 September 2025, US immigration officials notified Salvadoran national Kilmar Ábrego García that he could be removed to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini after reversing a prior plan to send him to Uganda; the change follows his claims of fear if returned to Uganda and comes amid broader disputes over his immigration … Read more

RFK Jr. pressed to reconcile vaccine skepticism with Operation Warp Speed

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At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Sept. 4, 2025 in Washington, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended recent policy moves that narrow COVID-19 vaccine access while praising Operation Warp Speed — prompting Republican senators to press him on the apparent conflict between his skepticism of broad vaccine recommendations and the Trump-era program credited … Read more

Trump warns Chicago as ‘Department of WAR’ order precedes crackdown

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President Donald Trump on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, posted a social-media message saying Chicago “will find out why it’s called the Department of WAR” as federal authorities prepare a planned immigration enforcement operation that officials said could begin this week; the post followed an executive order he signed Friday to rebrand the Pentagon. Key Takeaways … Read more

UFC Paris results and live updates — Imavov vs. Borralho

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Sept. 6, 2025 — UFC returned to the Accor Arena in Paris where Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho headlined a stacked card; Benoit Saint-Denis submitted Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main, multiple fights ended by stoppage, and a Patricio Pitbull vs. Losene Keita matchup was removed after Keita suffered a problematic weight cut. Key takeaways Main … Read more

No. 7 Texas Beats San Jose State 38-7: Three Takeaways

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In Austin on Sept. 6, 2025, No. 7 Texas overcame a slow start and used a first-half offensive burst and a turnover-heavy defensive performance to beat San Jose State 38-7, with Arch Manning and receiver Parker Livingstone combining for two explosive scores. Key Takeaways Texas scored quickly in the second quarter and built a lead … Read more