Amari Cooper Tells Raiders He Is Retiring From NFL

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On September 4, 2025, ESPN reported that wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders he is retiring from the NFL. Key Takeaways Amari Cooper told the Las Vegas Raiders he is retiring from the NFL, according to ESPN. The report was published on September 4, 2025. Cooper is identified as a wide receiver … Read more

D.C. attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment

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D.C. attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment On Sept. 4, 2025, Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed suit seeking to end a federal deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guard troops from seven states that have been in the District since Aug. 11, calling the presence an unlawful military occupation that … Read more

Justice Department launches criminal mortgage-fraud probe of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Who: U.S. Justice Department opened a criminal mortgage-fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. When: the probe was disclosed on Sept. 4, 2025. Where: grand jury subpoenas were issued in Georgia and Michigan. What: investigators are examining whether Cook listed multiple properties as primary residences on mortgage applications. Result: the inquiry follows an FHFA … Read more

Women Shunned by Male Rescuers After Afghanistan Quake

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On Sept. 4, 2025, survivors in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province said a magnitude-6 earthquake left many women and girls waiting for aid after male rescue teams prioritized men and children and avoided physical contact with unrelated women, resulting in some injured women remaining trapped or untreated. Key Takeaways More than 2,200 people died and about … Read more

Trivia Thursday: 20 Questions on Cowboys–Eagles and Season Openers

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Published Sep. 4, 2025 — A new Trivia Thursday installment offers 20 questions about the Dallas Cowboys’ matchups with the Philadelphia Eagles and notable season openers. The quiz, released ahead of the 2025 season opener, highlights famous plays, records and rare game circumstances; answers are available in the accompanying photo gallery. Key Takeaways Jason Witten … Read more

Tech antitrust momentum falters after Google remedies ruling

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Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta issued a remedies ruling in the Justice Department’s search monopoly case against Google, limiting many of the DOJ’s proposed fixes — including a forced sale of Chrome — and allowing Google to keep key default search deals, a decision that tempers recent momentum toward breaking … Read more

Giorgio Armani dies at 91, leaving a global fashion legacy

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September 4, 2025 — Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who built the private Armani Group and reshaped modern tailoring, has died aged 91, his company announced. He had missed the brand’s recent shows due to illness and had been expected to participate in 50th anniversary events in Milan later this month. Key Takeaways Giorgio Armani, … Read more

Afghan earthquake kills more than 2,200 as relief stalls in Kunar

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Rescue teams and aid agencies say a shallow magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck late on Sunday has killed 2,205 people in eastern Afghanistan, with most casualties in Kunar province where mountain villages were levelled and survivors are now facing shortages of shelter, medicine and food. Key takeaways Taliban authorities reported the death toll at 2,205 on … Read more

RFK Jr. Faces Heated Senate Scrutiny Over CDC Shake-Up and Vaccine Policy

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On Sept. 4, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill, facing intense questioning over his personnel moves at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, changes to federal vaccine guidance and the broader direction of his department; the three-hour session ended with calls from some senators … Read more

Orsted Sues Trump Administration to Restart Blocked Revolution Wind

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Sept. 4, 2025 — Orsted and its joint-venture partner filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management stop-work order that on Aug. 2025 halted construction of the nearly finished Revolution Wind offshore project off Rhode Island. Key Takeaways Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion, 65-turbine project, was about 80% complete when … Read more

President Michael Schill announces resignation

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Lead On Sept. 4, 2025, Northwestern University President Michael Schill, the institution’s 17th president, announced he will step down after three years in office. The Board of Trustees will appoint an interim president soon; Schill will remain in place until that appointment, take a sabbatical, and then return to teach and conduct research at Northwestern … Read more

Justice Amy Coney Barrett: ‘Law Is Not an Opinion Poll’ as Court Considers Same‑Sex Marriage Bid

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Lead: In a Sept. 2025 CBS News interview ahead of her book release, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said the law should reflect constitutional and statutory decisions — not the personal views of justices — as the Supreme Court reviews a longshot petition by former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis seeking to revisit the 2015 Obergefell ruling … Read more

Ringer Staff 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

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Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the NFL season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the reigning-champion Philadelphia Eagles, The Ringer staff published their 2025 forecasts for the playoff field, Super Bowl favorites, and end-of-season awards, projecting a mix of repeat contenders and breakout candidates. Key Takeaways Several staffers favor the Baltimore Ravens as … Read more

JetBlue to Offer Project Kuiper In‑Flight Wi‑Fi Starting 2027

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JetBlue announced it will begin offering in-flight Wi‑Fi powered by Amazon’s Project Kuiper on select aircraft starting in 2027, marking Kuiper’s first commercial agreement with an airline and a direct move into the inflight connectivity market dominated by Starlink. Key Takeaways JetBlue will deploy Project Kuiper internet on select aircraft beginning in 2027. This is … Read more