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

Daily Horoscope — September 5, 2025

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Astrologer Sally Brompton for The Globe and Mail offers the horoscopes for September 5, 2025: a Mars–Jupiter alignment today and an approaching lunar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, may boost social energy and creative drive but also raise the risk of impulsive spending and strained interactions; concise guidance for each sign follows. Key Takeaways … Read more

Kim Jong-un Returns from Beijing With Major Diplomatic Gains

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Sept. 5, 2025 — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing this week, attended a Chinese military parade with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, held a summit with Xi and left without any public commitment to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, marking a diplomatic advance for Pyongyang. Key Takeaways The summit in Beijing was Kim’s … Read more

Lisbon funicular crash kills 16 on historic Glória line

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On Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, a car on Lisbon’s historic Glória funicular derailed after its haulage cable snapped, racing down a 265-meter slope and crashing into a building; authorities say 16 people were killed and dozens injured as emergency teams responded. Key Takeaways At least 16 people died and multiple others were hurt when a … Read more

Black Bear to Release Sydney Sweeney’s Christy in U.S. Theaters Early November

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At TIFF on Sept. 4, 2025, Black Bear announced it will give Sydney Sweeney’s biopic Christy a U.S. theatrical release in early November 2025. Directed by David Michod, the film stars Sweeney as boxer Christy Martin with Ben Foster as her trainer and manager-turned-husband Jim; Black Bear is positioning Christy as the first release from … Read more

Biden Undergoes Mohs Skin-Cancer Procedure, Spokesperson Says

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Sept. 4, 2025 — Former President Joe Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery, a targeted procedure for treating skin cancer, his spokesperson confirmed after he was seen wearing a bandage on his head near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. No further details about the lesion were released. Key Takeaways Joe Biden recently had Mohs surgery to treat a … Read more

4 Coolest Gadgets from IFA 2025 (You Can Buy Some Now)

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At IFA in Berlin on Sept. 4, 2025, four consumer products stood out for practical innovation: Philips Hue’s Bridge Pro motion sensing, Rokid’s lightweight AR smart glasses, Ecovacs’ X11 Omnicyclone robot, and Olight’s Ostation 2 battery charger — several are already available to preorder or buy. Key Takeaways Philips Hue Bridge Pro enables MotionAware by … Read more

Thailand parliament to vote on third PM in two years

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Thailand’s national parliament in Bangkok prepared to hold a vote to choose a new prime minister — the third such selection in two years — as political turbulence and uncertainty gripped the capital. Key takeaways Parliament scheduled a vote on Sept. 5, 2025, to appoint a new prime minister. If approved, … Read more

Sam Altman, Tim Cook and Tech Leaders Praise Trump at White House AI Dinner

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On Sept. 5, 2025, senior figures from the technology industry—including Sam Altman and Apple CEO Tim Cook—attended a White House dinner focused on artificial intelligence and publicly expressed support for President Trump’s policies, while discussing major US investments and partnerships linked to AI and education. Key Takeaways Top tech executives gathered at a White House … Read more

Two Venezuelan Military Jets Flew Near U.S. Navy Ship, Pentagon Says

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Sept. 4, 2025 — The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan military aircraft flew close to a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Jason Dunham, in international waters, calling the action a highly provocative move that aimed to disrupt ongoing counter-narcotics operations. Key Takeaways The incident occurred on Sept. 4, 2025, in international waters near US Navy … Read more