On Aug. 31, 2025, Israel confirmed that the second set of remains recovered in Gaza earlier this week belongs to hostage Idan Shtivi, alongside those of Ilan Weiss. The identification comes amid ongoing military operations, with officials now assessing that 48 hostages remain in Gaza and that about 20 are believed to be alive. Key … Read more
At a sideline meeting during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Aug 31, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping that New Delhi is committed to improving relations with Beijing, citing a steadier Himalayan frontier and new steps to restart connectivity as both sides seek to move beyond years … Read more
Aug. 30, 2025 — In Clemson, S.C., No. 9 LSU rallied from a 10-3 halftime deficit to defeat No. 4 Clemson 17-10, snapping a run of season-opening losses dating back to 2020. The road win ends Brian Kelly’s streak of opener defeats and ranks among the most consequential results of his LSU tenure. Key takeaways … Read more
On Aug 31, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin, China, to attend a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit hosted by President Xi Jinping, beginning a rare four-day visit that underscores deepening China–Russia ties and Beijing’s bid to rally the “Global South.” Key Takeaways Putin received a red-carpet welcome in Tianjin at the … Read more
On Aug 31, 2025, our deal editors surfaced standout Labor Day savings across Amazon, Walmart, Target and more, with verified discounts as high as 75%. Headliners include Apple AirPods 4 for $90 (down from $129), a 13-inch MacBook Air at $799 (was $999), Bissell’s Little Green Mini for $85 (was $95), and Shark’s Vertex cordless … Read more
After no ticket matched all six numbers in the Aug. 30, 2025 Powerball drawing in Tallahassee, the grand prize has grown to an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday night, with a cash option of $498.4 million before taxes. It is expected to be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s 33-year history. Key Takeaways Saturday’s winning … Read more
No. 9 LSU walked into Memorial Stadium and left with a statement win, edging No. 4 Clemson 17-10 on Saturday night in Clemson, S.C. (Aug. 30, 2025). Garrett Nussmeier engineered the go-ahead fourth-quarter drive and LSU’s defense slammed the door late, giving Brian Kelly his first season-opening victory at LSU and ending the program’s recent … Read more
On a wet Saturday night in Tallahassee, Florida State announced itself on the national stage, beating No. 8 Alabama 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium and opening the 2025 season with a signature upset that showcased a faster, more physical Seminoles team. Key Takeaways Final: Florida State 31, No. 8 Alabama 17, at Doak Campbell Stadium … Read more
Powerball drew the $1 billion jackpot numbers on Saturday night, selecting 3, 18, 22, 27 and 33, with the red Powerball 17. As of early Sunday, there was no immediate confirmation that any ticket matched all six numbers to win the top prize. Published: Aug. 31, 2025, 3:10 a.m. UTC Key Takeaways Winning numbers: 3, … Read more
The United States moved on Aug 29, 2025 to revoke authorizations that had allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to receive U.S. chipmaking equipment for their China facilities, shifting the firms to a licensing regime within 120 days and curbing capacity expansions and technology upgrades. Key Takeaways Authorizations that let Samsung and SK Hynix obtain U.S. … Read more
August 30, 2025 — Comedian Devon Walker said his departure from NBC’s Saturday Night Live after three seasons was a mutual decision, adding he’s ready to pursue new work as the Lorne Michaels–led show approaches its Season 51 premiere on October 4. Key Takeaways Walker says he and SNL jointly agreed to part ways after … Read more
In Tallahassee on Saturday, Alabama opened its season with a 31-17 loss to Florida State. Afterward, head coach Kalen DeBoer said the Crimson Tide started too slowly, failed to capitalize on field position, and must help first-time starting quarterback Ty Simpson with cleaner execution across the offense. Key takeaways Final: Florida State 31, Alabama 17, … Read more
On Aug. 30, 2025, twenty years after Hurricane Katrina upended New Orleans, a veteran New York Times reporter reflected on the city’s breakdown through one indelible image: the body of an unnamed Black man left for days on Union Street—an emblem of a disaster that flooded four-fifths of the city, caused an estimated $125 billion … Read more
No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson opened the 2025 season with a heavyweight matchup at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley), and it’s playing out like the billing: with 10:53 left in the second quarter, the Tigers are even at 3-3 in a defensive-tilted start anchored by two quarterbacks projected atop the 2026 NFL Draft—LSU’s Garrett … Read more
Florida State opened the 2025 season with a statement, beating No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Tallahassee on Aug. 30, 2025, as quarterback Tommy Castellanos backed up his summer bravado with efficient dual-threat play and Mike Norvell’s late fourth-down gamble sparked the clinching drive. Key Takeaways Final: Florida State 31, No. 8 Alabama 17, in Tallahassee. … Read more
