Trump Warns of ‘Economic Catastrophe’ if Supreme Court Blocks His Tariffs

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Washington — On Sept. 4, 2025, President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to uphold broad import tariffs he imposed, warning that invalidating them would push the United States toward an economic catastrophe and asking the justices to act quickly. Key Takeaways The administration asked the Supreme Court to reverse a Federal Circuit ruling that … Read more

August Jobs Report May Confirm Cooling Labor Market — Will Stocks React?

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Lead: The U.S. August jobs report, due Friday, is widely expected to show slowing payroll growth; economists forecast roughly 75,000 new jobs and a slight rise in unemployment to 4.3%, a mix that could either calm or jolt markets depending on the exact outcome. Key Takeaways Dow Jones economists project about 75,000 nonfarm payrolls for … Read more

Judge Orders Release of $11.5bn in Congress-Approved Foreign Aid

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On 4 September 2025, US District Judge Amir Ali in Washington issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Trump administration to release $11.5 billion in foreign aid that Congress had authorized, including funds President Trump said he would withhold via a late “pocket rescission”; the order will remain in effect until the end of the month … Read more

Senators from Both Parties Grill HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Over Vaccines, CDC Shake-Up

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On September 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C., Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing where senators across the aisle challenged his vaccine policies, changes at the CDC and called for accountability, with several Democrats urging his resignation. Key Takeaways Senators from both parties questioned RFK Jr.’s … Read more

Sabrina Carpenter Explains Controversial ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Cover

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On Sept. 4, 2025, following the release of her album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter spoke with Zane Lowe to address online backlash over the record’s cover image — saying the hair pull was unintentional and that the shot was meant to feel playful while reflecting personal emotions. Key takeaways Carpenter discussed the cover during … Read more

NY Attorney General Appeals Reversal of $500M Fraud Penalty Against Trump

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Lead On Sept. 4, 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal asking the state’s highest court to reinstate a $500 million penalty that the Appellate Division recently voided in a business fraud case involving former President Donald J. Trump and his company. Key Takeaways Letitia James appealed the Appellate Division’s decision to … Read more

DOJ Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire, Seeks More Than $40M

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Sept. 4, 2025 filed suit against Southern California Edison (SCE), alleging negligence tied to the Jan. 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena that killed 19 people and burned more than 14,000 acres, and seeking over $40 million to cover U.S. Forest Service suppression and rehabilitation costs. Key Takeaways The DOJ … Read more

Israel says it controls 40% of Gaza City and will expand operation

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Sept. 4, 2025 — The Israeli military said it controls roughly 40% of Gaza City after recent ground and air advances and announced plans to widen the campaign in the coming days. Gaza health authorities reported at least 53 people killed that day as bombardment and tank movements forced and displaced civilians across multiple neighbourhoods. … Read more

Northwestern President Michael Schill resigns amid funding freeze

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Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his resignation on Sept. 4, 2025, as the university continues to contend with a federal funding freeze. The administration said Schill will remain in his post until an interim president is named while the school works to restore about $790 million in suspended federal support tied to ongoing Title … Read more

Israel Denies Famine, Threatens Gaza Aid Curbs

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September 4, 2025: Aid groups warn that as Israel advances on Gaza City and announces tighter rules for humanitarian actors, restrictions and logistical hurdles risk deepening a famine already declared in northern Gaza. Key Takeaways UN-backed panel declared famine conditions in Gaza City and the north; it warned of spread to central and southern Gaza … Read more

Austin Butler Not Dating TikTok Star Haleyybaylee, Rep Says

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On Sept. 4, 2025, representatives for TikTok creator Haley Kalil denied that she is romantically involved with actor Austin Butler after a viral video of two people dining together sparked online speculation; representatives and Kalil say the woman in the clip is not her. Key Takeaways Haley Kalil (Haleyybaylee) and her representative have denied that … Read more

Experts update blood pressure guidance as heart problems rise in under-40s

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Health experts on 4 September 2025 urged earlier action on high blood pressure after data show rising heart attacks and strokes among people under 40 in the US: new guidance expands prevention advice, introduces a longer-term risk calculator and updates diet, medication and pregnancy recommendations to reduce future cardiovascular disease. Key Takeaways New guidance emphasizes … Read more

What polls show about Americans’ views on childhood vaccine mandates

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Sept. 4, 2025 — Recent national polls find that most U.S. adults continue to back requiring routine childhood vaccinations for school attendance, even as Florida moves to eliminate state vaccine mandates and overall support has declined compared with past decades. Key Takeaways Major national surveys show a majority still favor school vaccine requirements, though support … Read more