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This weekend (published Sep 6, 2025), observers across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia can watch a total lunar eclipse that overlaps the September full “corn” moon, producing a deep red “blood moon” during roughly an hour and 23 minutes of totality. Key takeaways The eclipse is visible Sunday for Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia; it … Read more

Lead: On Sep. 6, 2025, with the Powerball jackpot at $1.8 billion, economists and lottery officials urged players across the United States to check their tickets because many smaller prizes — from a few dollars to millions — go unclaimed each year. Key Takeaways About 1% of annual lottery revenue is reported unclaimed, which can … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — Earlier this week in international waters of the Caribbean, a US military strike ordered by President Donald Trump killed 11 people described by officials as members of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, prompting legal experts and lawmakers to challenge the action’s legality. Key Takeaways Eleven people were killed in … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025 in Washington, President Donald Trump publicly reaffirmed his support for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. even as Kennedy’s cutbacks to vaccine programs, limits on COVID-19 shot access and agency shake-ups have prompted bipartisan alarm and raised public-health concerns. Key Takeaways Kennedy, as HHS secretary, has reduced funding for vaccine … Read more

On 6 September 2025, President Donald Trump warned that Venezuelan military aircraft that put US naval vessels in danger would be shot down, after reports that Venezuelan jets flew close to a US ship off South America and following a US strike that killed 11 people aboard a vessel US officials described as drug‑carrying. Key … Read more

On 6 September 2025 Tesla’s board unveiled a proposed compensation plan that could award CEO Elon Musk up to $1 trillion if he meets aggressive growth and performance targets, aiming to keep him at the company through a decade of expansion. Key Takeaways The board filed a plan on 6 September 2025 proposing a series … Read more

Lead On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed it is preparing a report, expected this month under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that will examine possible links between prenatal acetaminophen use, certain vitamin issues and autism spectrum disorder; HHS declined to preview conclusions while many medical experts say current … Read more

Federal agents carried out a months-long investigation that culminated in a large immigration enforcement action at Hyundai Motor Group’s Ellabell, Georgia, battery plant construction site in early September, detaining 475 people—most identified as Korean nationals—and pausing work on the project. Key Takeaways Federal and state authorities arrested 475 people at the Hyundai Metaplant site in … Read more

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended limits on COVID vaccine recommendations while praising Operation Warp Speed, drawing sharp questions from Republican senators and bipartisan concern. Key Takeaways Sen. Bill Cassidy and other Republicans challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his … Read more

Kenvue Shares Drop After Report RFK Jr May Link Prenatal Tylenol to Autism On 6 September 2025, shares of Kenvue, maker of Tylenol (acetaminophen), fell sharply after reports that US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would suggest a link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism; shares dropped about 14% intraday and closed down roughly … Read more

In 1978 NASA selected 35 new astronaut candidates — including six women — and the Space Shuttle era that followed (notably Sally Ride’s flight on 18 June 1983, STS-7) forced the agency to confront equipment gaps, cultural biases and recruitment practices that had limited women’s roles in human spaceflight. Key takeaways In 1978 NASA’s astronaut … Read more

Windows 10 users can get another year of security updates if they enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) from the Windows 10 Update settings before Oct. 14, 2025; enrolled systems will receive security-only updates through Oct. 13, 2026. Key Takeaways Microsoft offers one additional year of security updates for Windows 10 via the ESU … Read more

Lead: On September 5, 2025, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed US employers added just 22,000 jobs in August, a sharp slowdown that undercuts President Donald Trump’s claim of a booming economy and raises questions about the outlook for growth and the midterm political environment. Key Takeaways August payrolls rose by only 22,000, signaling … Read more

Lead: On Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium (expected start ~4 p.m. ET), American Amanda Anisimova will meet world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 US Open women’s singles final; Anisimova is chasing her first Grand Slam eight weeks after a heavy Wimbledon defeat, while Sabalenka aims to defend the title she won in 2024. … Read more

On September 5, 2025 at an economic forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western troops stationed in Ukraine during active operations would be treated by Moscow as a threat and considered “legitimate targets for destruction.” His remarks followed announcements that 26 countries had pledged forces as part of post-war security guarantees … Read more