President Donald Trump filed a petition late on Wednesday asking the US Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision that found most of his April 2 “liberation day” tariffs — levies of 10% to 50% on many imports — exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency law; the appeals court issued a 7–4 … Read more
On Sept. 4, 2025, John Deere said it expects 2025 sales of large agricultural machinery to drop 15–20 percent as higher metal tariffs and softer crop markets push U.S. farmers toward used equipment and smaller purchases. Key Takeaways John Deere projects 2025 sales for large agricultural machines to fall 15–20 percent. Tariffs on steel and … Read more
At a Beijing military parade on Sept. 3, 2025, microphones recorded a brief exchange between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they discussed life‑extending organ transplants and the possibility of greatly extended lifespans, a conversation later confirmed by Putin at a news conference. Key Takeaways Microphones carried remarks by Xi … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — Texas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a measure that would let state residents sue manufacturers, distributors, prescribers and anyone who mails medication used for medical abortions, making Texas the first state to attempt this level of private enforcement. The bill now goes to Gov. Greg Abbott and would take effect in December … Read more
Philips Hue announced a broad product refresh on 4 September 2025: the new Bridge Pro can make existing Hue bulbs act as motion sensors, a Hue Secure Doorbell with 2K fisheye video is arriving next month, and the company launched lower‑cost Essential bulbs plus several brighter lightstrips and outdoor string lights across US, EU and … Read more
Lead: On September 4, 2025, Samsung revived its Fan Edition line with the Galaxy S25 FE, a $650 6.7-inch phone powered by an Exynos 2400 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage, and announced two new tablets—the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra ($1,199) and the 11-inch Tab S11 ($799)—all shipping with One UI 8 based on … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — Social media users reported that 28-year-old rapper and internet personality Rolling Ray may have died after an alleged Facebook post by his mother, Sazola Nay; the account is private and the report has not been independently verified. Key Takeaways Social posts claim 28-year-old Rolling Ray has died; the claim traces to … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing on Sept. 2, 2025, arriving by bulletproof train with his teenage daughter—reported as Ju Ae, about 12–13 years old—visible at his side as they disembarked. The pair attended a military parade, and state media images of the daughter’s public presence have intensified speculation she may be … Read more
Houston player wins $2M Powerball prize Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025, a ticket sold in Houston matched all five white balls in the Powerball drawing, turning a $1 million prize into $2 million after the player added the Power Play option. Key Takeaways Ticket sold at Barri 140088, 601 N. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Houston. Winning … Read more
Lead: On Sept. 3–4, 2025 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, 24-year-old Amanda Anisimova stunned Iga Świątek in a U.S. Open quarterfinal, winning 6-4, 6-3 and delivering one of the sport’s most emotionally resonant comebacks after her 6-0, 6-0 loss to Świątek at Wimbledon earlier that year. Key Takeaways Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Świątek 6-4, 6-3 in … Read more
Lead: On the afternoon of Sept. 3, 2025, a historic Lisbon funicular, the Elevador da Gloria, derailed while descending a steep central hill and struck a building, killing 17 people and injuring dozens, authorities said. Key takeaways Seventeen people died after the Elevador da Gloria careened off its tracks in Lisbon on Sept. 3, 2025. … Read more
Published 4 September 2025 — Android Authority highlights five alternative Android phones to consider before buying the Google Pixel 10 Pro, offering options that trade camera focus, price, size, performance or unique form factors while preserving key Pixel advantages like AI features and regular updates. Key takeaways The Pixel 9 Pro can deliver most Pixel … Read more
For the Saturday night drawing on Sept. 6, 2025, the Powerball® jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.70 billion (an estimated $770.3 million lump-sum cash option) after no ticket matched all six numbers in the prior drawing. Key Takeaways The jackpot is estimated at $1.70 billion for the Sept. 6, 2025 drawing, with a $770.3 million … Read more
September 4, 2025 — Goldman Sachs analysts warned that gold prices could climb toward almost $5,000 an ounce if actions by President Donald Trump weaken the Federal Reserve’s independence, a development that would push investors away from dollars and long-term Treasuries and extend the metal’s 2025 rally. Key Takeaways Gold has risen about 35% in … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — In interviews with NBC News, a dozen federal judges across the country said the Supreme Court’s frequent, terse emergency orders in high-profile Trump administration disputes leave lower courts without clear guidance and intensify public criticism and safety risks for trial judges. Key Takeaways About 12 federal judges—appointed by presidents from both … Read more
