Red Sox to Place Roman Anthony on Injured List

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On September 3, 2025, MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Boston Red Sox plan to place outfielder Roman Anthony on the injured list, opening an active roster spot while the club assesses his availability. Key Takeaways Report first published September 3, 2025 by MLB Trade Rumors. The move concerns outfielder Roman Anthony and the Boston … Read more

West Coast Health Alliance formed by California, Oregon and Washington amid CDC turmoil

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West Coast Health Alliance formed by California, Oregon and Washington amid CDC turmoil On Sept. 3, 2025, California, Oregon and Washington announced the West Coast Health Alliance in Sacramento to provide independent, science-based vaccine recommendations after leadership changes at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised public concern. Key Takeaways Governors Gavin Newsom … Read more

Kennedy to Nominate Seven New Members to Vaccine Advisory Panel

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On Sept. 3, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will nominate seven advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a move that follows the June dismissal of the panel’s 17 members and could affect upcoming vaccine recommendations. Key Takeaways Kennedy plans to nominate seven … Read more

Over 1,000 HHS staffers call for RFK Jr.’s removal amid agency turmoil

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Over 1,000 HHS staffers call for RFK Jr.’s removal amid agency turmoil September 3, 2025 — More than 1,000 current and former Department of Health and Human Services employees delivered an open letter asking Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign or be removed, citing last week’s upheaval at the CDC, recent changes to vaccine … Read more

Washington, Oregon and California Governors Form Vaccine Alliance

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Sept. 3, 2025 — The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California announced a coordinated West Coast alliance to issue their own vaccine recommendations, saying federal changes at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have politicized guidance and put public health at risk. Key Takeaways The … Read more

Trump Advisers Discuss Offering Jobs to Adams and Sliwa to Influence NYC Mayor Race

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Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025, advisers in former President Donald Trump’s circle privately explored offering federal posts to New York Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to reshape the November mayoral contest and improve Andrew Cuomo’s prospects against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Key Takeaways Multiple Trump advisers have discussed the idea of offering jobs … Read more

Djokovic into US Open semis as Swiatek meets Anisimova; Alcaraz awaits

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Novak Djokovic reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday in New York, beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster last-four clash with Carlos Alcaraz, while Iga Swiatek prepares to face Amanda Anisimova on Arthur Ashe. Key takeaways Novak Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals. … Read more

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514: ChromeOS struggle

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Lead: At IFA 2025, 9to5Google’s Ben Schoon tested the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 and found a capable ChromeOS experience on MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra but a $700 chassis and keyboard that feel only middling, leaving questions about the value of premium Chromebooks. Key Takeaways The Spin 514 runs on MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra and feels responsive … Read more

Chicago Immigration Operation Expected to Last About 45 Days

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Federal immigration agents are assembling near Chicago and are expected to be ready by Friday for an operation centered on Broadview and the Great Lakes area that officials say will run for roughly 45 days and focus on immigration arrests and processing. September 3, 2025 Key Takeaways State officials say federal immigration personnel will be … Read more

ConocoPhillips to Cut Up to 25% of Global Workforce, Affecting Thousands

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NEW YORK — On Sept. 3, 2025, ConocoPhillips announced plans to reduce its global workforce by as much as 25%, a move that would affect roughly 2,600 to 3,250 employees and contractors as the company pursues broader cost-cutting and margin-improvement measures. Key Takeaways ConocoPhillips confirmed cuts affecting 20%–25% of staff and contractors worldwide. The company’s … Read more

Lisbon funicular derailment kills 15, injures 18

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A landmark funicular in central Lisbon derailed on Sept. 3, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said; rescue teams removed victims from the wreck within roughly two hours. Key Takeaways Fifteen people were killed and 18 were injured in the derailment of the Elevador da Gloria funicular. Emergency … Read more

Harvard Wins Court Ruling Over Frozen Research Funding

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On Sept. 3, 2025, a federal judge in Boston found that the Trump administration unlawfully froze billions of dollars in Harvard research grants, delivering a temporary legal victory for the university and strengthening its position in ongoing settlement talks. Key Takeaways Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled that the government violated legal protections when it blocked … Read more

Florida Moves to End All Vaccine Mandates, Surgeon General Says

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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said on Sept. 3, 2025, at a press event in Valrico that the Florida Department of Health is working with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office to eliminate all state vaccine mandates, a change officials say will be implemented immediately in some cases and pursued through the legislature for others. Key Takeaways … Read more