World Reacts to Giorgio Armani’s Death in Milan at 91

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Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who redefined modern tailoring and built a global lifestyle empire, died in Milan on September 4, 2025, at age 91. The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from fashion houses, industry chiefs and Hollywood figures who praised his creative vision, business acumen and enduring influence on global style. Key Takeaways … Read more

Legal Uncertainty Surrounds U.S. Strike on Venezuelan ‘Narco‑Terrorist’ Boat

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Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, President Trump announced that U.S. forces destroyed a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean that the administration says was carrying illegal narcotics and operated by the Tren de Aragua cartel; the Pentagon has released few operational details and a formal legal justification was due to Congress the same week. Key Takeaways … Read more

Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand Prime Minister by Parliament

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Lead: On Sept. 5, 2025, Thailand’s parliament elected Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister after he won a decisive lower-house majority, ending a week of political turmoil triggered by the Constitutional Court’s removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the sudden departure of Thaksin Shinawatra. Key Takeaways Anutin secured the premiership on Sept. 5, 2025 with … Read more

Fired CDC Director Stands by Claims About RFK Jr

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5 September 2025 — Susan Monarez, the recently ousted director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says she was dismissed after refusing directives tied to vaccine policy changes pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The dispute surfaced at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on 4 September 2025, where Kennedy denied … Read more

Third earthquake strikes Afghanistan as death toll tops 2,205

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Lead: On the night of 4 September 2025 a magnitude 6.2 quake struck south‑eastern Afghanistan—the third temblor this week—while authorities confirmed the death toll from a separate magnitude 6.0 event that hit around midnight on Sunday has reached 2,205 as rescue teams continue to search devastated mountain villages. Key takeaways A 6.2 magnitude quake struck … Read more

TIFF Market List Spotlights Angelina Jolie, Sydney Sweeney and Chris Evans

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September 4, 2025 — Ahead of next year’s official TIFF market, a preview of titles seeking distribution at Toronto 2025 highlights A-list names and high-concept projects. Standouts include Alice Winocour’s Couture with Angelina Jolie, David Michôd’s Christy starring Sydney Sweeney, and Romain Gavras’s Sacrifice featuring Chris Evans — films expected to draw strong buyer interest. … Read more

Jalen Hurts, Eagles hold off Cowboys 24-20

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On Sept. 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-20 season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys in a game marked by an early ejection, a knee injury on the opening kickoff, and an hour-long thunderstorm delay. Key Takeaways The Eagles beat the Cowboys 24-20 in the Sept. 5, 2025 season … Read more

South Korea Says ‘Many’ Nationals Detained in ICE Raid at Hyundai Georgia Plant

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Lead On Sept. 4–5, 2025, U.S. immigration agents carried out a large operation at the Hyundai–LG battery construction site in Ellabell, Georgia, where U.S. authorities say they detained many undocumented workers — a move that prompted South Korea to express concern to the U.S. Embassy. Key Takeaways ICE and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led an … Read more

Aftershocks rock eastern Afghanistan as deaths reach 2,205

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Sept. 5, 2025 — Two strong aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan within about 12 hours, heightening fears of further loss after a week of earthquakes that the Taliban government says have killed 2,205 people and injured 3,640 across Nangarhar and Kunar provinces. Key Takeaways Two powerful aftershocks hit eastern Afghanistan within 12 hours following earlier quakes … Read more

Trump says Zohran Mamdani likely to be New York’s next mayor unless 2 opponents quit

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Sept. 4, 2025 — President Donald Trump said Thursday night he believes Democrat Zohran Mamdani is likely to become New York City’s next mayor unless two of Mamdani’s major rivals withdraw from the race, remarks made as he hosted a White House dinner with technology leaders. Key Takeaways Trump said a one-on-one contest would make … Read more

Justice Department Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire

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Federal prosecutors filed suit on Sept. 4, 2025, accusing Southern California Edison of defective equipment and poor maintenance that ignited the Eaton fire on Jan. 7 in the Angeles National Forest, a blaze that spread into Altadena and killed 19 people. Key Takeaways The U.S. Justice Department sued Southern California Edison (SCE), blaming its equipment … Read more

Broadcom Jumps Late as S&P 500 Hits Record; Jobs Report Due Friday

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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, U.S. equity futures rose modestly after the close as Broadcom (AVGO) and Argan (AGX) reported results and the S&P 500 recorded a new closing high, with the August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scheduled for early Friday morning. Key Takeaways Dow Jones futures edged higher overnight while … Read more

What becomes of Giorgio Armani’s fashion empire?

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Giorgio Armani died on Sept. 4, 2025 in Milan at 91, leaving the privately held Armani Group — which reported €2.3 billion revenue in 2024 — without a direct heir and with governance rules he put in place to preserve the company’s independence. Key Takeaways Armani was the group’s principal shareholder and controlled creative and … Read more