High intake of artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline

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In a Brazil-wide cohort study published in Neurology, researchers followed 12,772 adults (average age 52) for about eight years and found that those consuming the largest amounts of seven low- and no-calorie sweeteners experienced faster declines in memory and thinking—an effect the authors equate to roughly 1.6 years of extra brain aging, with the strongest … Read more

Cities Push Back Against Trump’s National Guard Threats

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President Donald Trump renewed threats on Sept. 5, 2025 to send National Guard or federal law-enforcement personnel into Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans, even after a federal judge in San Francisco ruled in June that a similar deployment to Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act; city and state leaders in the three municipalities have … Read more

Personalized AI companion app Dot is shutting down

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September 5, 2025 — Dot, a personalized AI companion built by the startup New Computer, will shut down its service on October 5, 2025. The company said the founders have chosen different directions and will wind down operations; users can request and download their data through the app until the shutdown date. Key Takeaways Dot, … Read more

Powerball Nears Record $1.8 Billion as Players Dream of Homes and Secrecy

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On Sept. 5, 2025, with the Powerball jackpot at $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, hopeful ticket buyers in New York, New Jersey, Washington and elsewhere described plans to buy houses, clear debts and — above all — keep any win private. Key Takeaways The advertised Powerball jackpot reached $1.8 billion (estimated $826.4 million cash) … Read more

Chiefs vs Chargers in São Paulo — NFL International Series 2025

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Who: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers. When: Sept. 5, 2025 (UTC). Where: Corinthians Arena (Neo Química Arena), São Paulo, Brazil. What: A regular-season NFL International Series game featuring Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and other starters; pregame and in-game images showed key plays and sideline moments. Result: final score and full stat line not … Read more

Trump Signs Executive Order Restoring ‘Department of War’ as Secondary Title

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Lead On September 5, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order authorizing the historic name “Department of War” to be used as a secondary title for the Department of Defense; the administration says the order is the 200th Executive Order of his presidency and directs steps toward a possible permanent rename. Key Takeaways … Read more

2019 SEAL mission killed North Korean civilians, NYT reports

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On Sept. 5, 2025, the New York Times reported that U.S. Navy SEALs fatally shot multiple North Korean civilians during a covert 2019 operation to plant a listening device, an action the paper says was approved during then-President Donald Trump’s first term and later deemed justified in a classified Pentagon review. Key Takeaways Report by … Read more

Spotted ratfish males sport forehead teeth

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September 5, 2025 — Researchers report that adult male spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei) collected near San Juan Island in Puget Sound, Washington, develop a row of true teeth on a forehead structure called the tenaculum used during mating. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds these teeth form from … Read more

Venezuela flies military jets over USS Jason Dunham twice near South America

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Pentagon officials told CBS News that Venezuelan military aircraft flew over the U.S. Navy guided‑missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in international waters near South America for a second time in two days, an action U.S. officials describe as escalating tensions in the region. Key Takeaways Venezuelan military aircraft, reported by one … Read more

U.S. Seeks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini

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Lead: On Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, U.S. immigration authorities notified Kilmar Abrego Garcia that the government is now pursuing removal to the African kingdom of Eswatini, while he remains in ICE custody in Virginia and fights criminal smuggling charges and pending immigration litigation. Key Takeaways ICE issued an email on Sept. 5, 2025 naming Eswatini … Read more

James Talarico Enters Texas U.S. Senate Race

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, 36, announced plans to enter the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, joining a growing field that already includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and ex-astronaut Terry Virts. Key Takeaways James Talarico, a Democrat from Austin, is launching a primary campaign for the U.S. Senate … Read more

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, Dies at 92

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Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, died in London on Sept. 5, 2025, at age 92; a long-serving royal known for low-key public duties, a close association with Wimbledon and a memorable on-court consolation in 1993. Key Takeaways Died in London on Sept. 5, 2025; Buckingham Palace announced her death without further detail. Born Feb. 22, … Read more