Belichick’s UNC debut: TCU leads 20-7 at halftime after Bud Clark pick-six

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On Labor Day in Chapel Hill, Bill Belichick’s first college game started fast but turned rocky as TCU surged to a 20-7 halftime lead at Kenan Stadium. North Carolina struck first, then the Horned Frogs rattled off 20 unanswered, punctuated by safety Bud Clark’s 25-yard interception return late in the second quarter. Key Takeaways Halftime: … Read more

Taliban Pleads for Aid as 6.0 Quake Kills 800+ in Afghanistan

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Rescuers worked into Monday night across eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude‑6.0 earthquake struck around midnight Sunday, collapsing mud-and-stone homes in steep valleys of Kunar and neighboring Nangarhar. The Taliban administration appealed for international assistance as officials reported at least 812 deaths and thousands injured, with tolls expected to rise as teams reach cut-off villages. Key … Read more

Trump Family Set for Windfall Despite Lukewarm $WLFI Launch

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On Monday, World Liberty Financial’s $WLFI token began exchange trading, spiking from $0.20 to about $0.40 within minutes before settling near $0.22 by late afternoon. Despite the muted close, an advance agreement tied to a large outside purchase means the Trump family is positioned to receive a substantial payout. Key Takeaways $WLFI opened around $0.20 … Read more

Hundreds Join ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day Rallies Across U.S.

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On Labor Day September 1, 2025, hundreds of coordinated Workers Over Billionaires rallies rolled through cities across the United States, with Chicago’s mayor Brandon Johnson publicly rejecting a reported federal plan to send troops to the city amid an immigration crackdown as demonstrators pressed for stronger social safety nets and public investment. Key Takeaways Chicago’s … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Discharged After NH Rear-End Collision

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Rudy Giuliani, 81, was discharged from a New Hampshire hospital on Monday afternoon, two days after a rear-end collision on Interstate 93 near Manchester left him with a fractured vertebra. New Hampshire State Police said the crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday; the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed. Key Takeaways … Read more

Transfer deadline day: Liverpool sign Alexander Isak as Marc Guehi move collapses

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On Sept. 1, 2025, Europe’s summer window largely slammed shut with a flurry of late twists. Liverpool sealed a record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle, but their bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi fell apart. Manchester City struck for Gianluigi Donnarumma as Ederson moved toward the exit, while a string of loans and … Read more

US Open Day 9: Osaka sweeps Gauff; Auger-Aliassime beats Rublev as quarter-finals take shape

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On Day 9 at Flushing Meadows, No 23 seed Naomi Osaka rolled past No 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 to reach her first US Open quarter-final since 2020, while Felix Auger-Aliassime overpowered Andrey Rublev in straight sets. Iga Swiatek, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti and Karolina Muchova also advanced as the last-eight picture sharpened … Read more

Trump Administration Weighs National Housing Emergency This Fall, Treasury Secretary Says

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on September 1, 2025, that the Trump administration is considering declaring a national housing emergency this fall in the United States, a move being weighed as the White House spotlights voter concerns ahead of the midterm elections while seeking to avoid overruling state and local authorities. Key Takeaways Treasury Secretary … Read more

Sources: Packers’ Micah Parsons has back joint sprain, could get injection to play

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Sept. 1, 2025 — Green Bay’s new star pass-rusher Micah Parsons has a joint sprain in his back and could receive a pain-management injection in an effort to suit up this week, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. The Packers have not issued an on-the-record update, and Parsons’ game status remains to be … Read more

1.2M fewer immigrant workers in the U.S. labor force under Trump, preliminary data show

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Sept. 1, 2025 — The U.S. labor force counted more than 1.2 million fewer immigrant workers from January through July, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of preliminary Census Bureau data, a shift coinciding with President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement and a sharp drop in illegal border crossings. The decline is rippling through … Read more

Nestlé names Philipp Navratil CEO after Freixe’s dismissal

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September 1, 2025 — Vevey, Switzerland: Nestlé’s Board of Directors appointed Philipp Navratil as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe after an internal investigation found a breach of the company’s Code of Business Conduct. The Board said its strategy remains unchanged. Key Takeaways Philipp Navratil becomes CEO of Nestlé with … Read more