Jerry Jones Defends Draft-Pick Payoff in Micah Parsons Trade

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On Sept. 3, 2025, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reaffirmed his support for the team’s decision to trade linebacker Micah Parsons, saying the draft capital gained will both address run defense needs now and create opportunities to add multiple Pro Bowl-caliber players in the coming years. Key Takeaways Jones told Good Morning America the Parsons … Read more

Sen. Mark Warner Says Intelligence Briefing Canceled After Laura Loomer Attacks

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September 4, 2025 — Senator Mark Warner said a planned visit to the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency in Virginia was called off after far‑right activist Laura Loomer launched an online campaign against him and the agency’s director. Key takeaways A scheduled oversight meeting at the NGA was rescinded on or before 4 September 2025. Sen. Mark … Read more

American Eagle shares surge after Sweeney campaign

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4 September 2025 — American Eagle’s stock jumped 25% in late trading after the retailer said tie-ups with actress Sydney Sweeney and athlete Travis Kelce have driven renewed customer interest and stronger-than-expected sales momentum, even as May–July revenues dipped 1%. Key takeaways Shares rose about 25% after the company cited viral ad campaigns as a … Read more

Mamdani calls White House meddling reports an ‘affront to our democracy’

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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Sept. 3, 2025, in New York City condemned reports that advisers to President Donald Trump discussed offering administration jobs to Mayor Eric Adams and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa, calling the move an ‘affront to our democracy’ while reaffirming his campaign’s confidence heading into November. Key Takeaways The … Read more

1.4B Powerball jackpot up after 40 drawings

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Sept. 3, 2025 — A $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, the sixth-largest U.S. lottery prize on record, carries into Wednesday’s drawing after 40 consecutive drawings this summer produced no grand-prize winner. Key Takeaways The jackpot stands at an estimated $1.4 billion annuity; the cash option is about $634.3 million. No ticket has matched all six numbers … Read more

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale — Endearing, Overstuffed Farewell

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Lead: Set in 1930, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (directed by Simon Curtis, written by Julian Fellowes) gathers the returning ensemble and new faces to resolve the series’ long-running arcs — a film that delivers sentimental closure for devoted viewers while feeling densely packed with subplots. The film opens with a West End performance of … Read more

Hundreds Grab Free Powerball Tickets in Chicago Ahead of $1.4B Drawing

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On Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, hundreds of people gathered in Chicago’s Hyde Park for a two-hour Illinois Lottery “Ticket Grab Challenge,” where more than 1,000 free Powerball quick-pick tickets were handed out ahead of the $1.4 billion drawing. Key Takeaways Illinois Lottery held a two-hour promotion at Hyde Park Station & Car Wash on Sept. … Read more

Ghislandi portrait looted by Nazis recovered after appearing in Argentinian property listing

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4 September 2025 — Argentine authorities recovered an 18th‑century portrait, Portrait of a Lady (Contessa Colleoni) by Giuseppe Ghislandi, this week after it was identified in an online real‑estate listing for a house in Mar del Plata. The work, taken by the Nazis from Dutch dealer Jacques Goudstikker during the second world war, was handed … Read more

Patrick Gibson Cast as James Bond in 007: First Light — Photos and Trailer Revealed

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Patrick Gibson Cast as James Bond in 007: First Light — Photos and Trailer Revealed September 3, 2025 — Actor Patrick Gibson has been announced as the voice and likeness of James Bond in the upcoming video game 007: First Light. Publisher and developer materials released on the same day include first-look photos and a … Read more

U.S. Headed Toward Diverging Vaccination Paths

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Sept. 3, 2025 — A widening divide over immunization policy is forming in the United States as West Coast governors move to set their own vaccine guidance while states such as Florida push to remove mandates, a shift fueled by recent upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the firing of CDC … Read more

Judge Orders Reversal of Trump Administration Cuts to Harvard Research Funding

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Sept. 3, 2025 — A federal judge in Boston ordered the Trump administration to reverse cuts that stripped more than $2.6 billion in federal research funding from Harvard University, finding the actions amounted to unlawful retaliation and violated procedural protections tied to federal grants. Key Takeaways U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled the funding terminations … Read more

Trump doubles down on Big Tech antitrust despite Google setback

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On 3 September 2025 in Washington, the US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission pledged to press a series of antitrust actions against Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta even after a federal judge limited remedies in the department’s high‑profile Google search case. Key Takeaways The Department of Justice (DoJ) and FTC say enforcement will … Read more

Florida moves to end all vaccine requirements for schoolchildren

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On 4 September 2025 Florida announced plans to eliminate all state vaccine mandates for school attendance, with Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo saying the measures violate individual choice and pledging to remove “all of them, every last one of them.” Key takeaways Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has announced an effort to end every state vaccine … Read more