Washington residents march to protest National Guard deployment

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September 6, 2025 Several thousand people marched in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 6 to demand an end to the National Guard and federal law enforcement presence after the White House ordered troops and federal agents onto the capital’s streets; the protest comes as legal and political challenges to the deployment escalate. Key takeaways Thousands joined … Read more

Trump’s ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post signals Chicago immigration surge; Pritzker calls it ‘not normal’

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On September 6, 2025, President Donald Trump posted an image and caption on his social account suggesting a military-style immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, referencing “Chipocalypse Now” and writing, “I love the smell of deportations in the morning…” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly rebuked the post and signaled legal and … Read more

ICE Launches Operation Patriot 2.0 in Boston Area

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On Sept. 6, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began an operation called Operation Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts, centered on the Boston area; officials said the enforcement activity is expected to run for several weeks and targets immigrants released from custody despite immigration detainers. Key Takeaways ICE has started Operation Patriot 2.0 in the Boston … Read more

Pilot and Influencer Ethan Guo Released After Two Months in Antarctic Detention

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Lead: Ethan Guo, a U.S. social media influencer and pilot, was released from a Chilean military base in Antarctica on Sept. 6, 2025, after spending two months there following an unauthorized landing on June 28; a Chilean court ordered him to pay or donate roughly $30,000, leave Chile promptly and barred him from Chilean territory … Read more

Winners’ Warnings Ahead of $1.8 Billion Powerball Drawing

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As the Powerball jackpot reached $1.8 billion (an estimated $826.4 million in cash) ahead of the Saturday night drawing on Sept. 6, 2025, past jackpot recipients shared practical warnings and lessons about sudden wealth — from protecting a winning ticket to hiring qualified financial advisers and resisting costly impulses. Key Takeaways Huge jackpots drive ticket … Read more

Investor Urges Tesla Board to Limit Elon Musk’s Political Activity

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On Sept. 6, 2025, an individual shareholder and climate advocate identified as Butera asked Tesla’s board to adopt governance measures that limit senior executives’ public political activities, arguing Elon Musk’s public statements are harming the automaker; the board recommended voting against the proposal and has asked the SEC to strike it. Key Takeaways Shareholder Butera … Read more

Pilot and influencer Ethan Guo released from Antarctic air base after two months

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Ethan Guo, an American pilot and social media influencer, was released from a Chilean Antarctic military base on Sept. 6, 2025, after two months of detention; a judge ordered fines, a donation of funds raised and a three-year ban from Chile. Key Takeaways Guo landed in Chile’s Antarctic territory on June 28, 2025, in a … Read more

DC Communities March Against Federal Troop Deployment

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Sept. 6, 2025 — Community members and allies gathered across Washington, D.C., for a “We Are All D.C.” march protesting the deployment of National Guard and other federal troops to the city, calling for an immediate withdrawal and greater local oversight. Key Takeaways The “We Are All D.C.” national march took place in Washington, D.C., … Read more

Trump Threatens Troops to Chicago

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Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025, President Donald Trump renewed threats to send U.S. troops and federal agents to Chicago as part of a planned immigration and crime enforcement operation, while a Department of Homeland Security memo sought use of Naval Station Great Lakes to house personnel and vehicles for roughly 30 days. Key Takeaways President … Read more

Dua Lipa Performs ‘Ain’t Nobody’ With Chaka Khan at U.S. Tour Opener in Chicago

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Lead On Sept. 5, 2025, at Chicago’s United Center, Dua Lipa invited music legend Chaka Khan onstage during the opening night of the U.S. leg of her Radical Optimism tour; the pair performed a duet of Khan’s 1983 hit “Ain’t Nobody,” thrilling the audience. Key Takeaways Dua Lipa opened the U.S. leg of the Radical … Read more

Ratfish Forehead Teeth: How the Tenaculum Evolved

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On Sept. 6, 2025, researchers reported that the male spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei) uses a fleshy forehead appendage called a tenaculum, studded with mineralized tooth rows, to grip a female’s pectoral fin during mating — a feature traced by the team to ancient chimaera relatives. Key Takeaways The tenaculum is a forehead clasper used by … Read more

RFK Jr.’s Family Calls Him a ‘Threat’ to Public Health, Urges Resignation

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Lead: Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s own family publicly urged the HHS secretary to resign on Sept. 6, 2025, saying his recent actions — including rolling back COVID-19 vaccine guidance and dismissing senior CDC officials — endanger Americans’ health after a contentious Senate hearing this week. Key Takeaways Kerry Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy … Read more

YouTube to Stream Chiefs-Chargers Game in São Paulo — What to Know

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Who: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers. What: the Week 1 matchup will be streamed on YouTube, free for most viewers. When: kickoff at 8 p.m. ET. Where: Corinthians Arena, São Paulo, Brazil. This broadcast is the first NFL regular-season game made available on YouTube and is separate from YouTube TV. Key Takeaways YouTube … Read more