On Sept. 3, 2025, California health officials confirmed the presence of Chagas disease in the state, a parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi spread by triatomine or “kissing” bugs; public-health experts warn the Bay Area could face increased risk if infected insects expand northward. Key Takeaways State officials have confirmed Chagas disease has been detected … Read more
Senior U.S. national security officials said on Sept. 2, 2025 that military operations against drug cartels will continue after a U.S. strike in the southern Caribbean killed 11 people aboard a Venezuelan-linked vessel allegedly carrying narcotics. Key Takeaways U.S. forces struck a vessel on Sept. 2, killing 11 people; officials say it was carrying illegal … Read more
On the evening of Sept. 3, 2025, a historic Lisbon funicular known as the Elevador da Gloria derailed and crashed on a steep downtown incline, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said. Key Takeaways Accident occurred around 6 p.m. local time on Sept. 3, 2025, on a narrow curved road in central … Read more
Lead Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty Sept. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles federal court to charges that she supplied ketamine tied to actor Matthew Perry’s Oct. 28, 2023 death; she faces sentencing Dec. 10 and is the fifth person convicted in the case. Key Takeaways Sangha pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug‑involved premises, three counts … Read more
President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended a U.S. military strike carried out a day earlier in Caribbean waters that the administration says targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and killed 11 people, saying the action will make drug traffickers think twice about moving narcotics toward the United States. Key Takeaways The administration … Read more
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 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
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
Micah Parsons Limited in Practice, Packers Hopeful for Sunday Sept. 3, 2025 — Micah Parsons was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday’s Packers practice because of a back injury he carried into Green Bay following last week’s trade from the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the team is working to get Parsons … Read more
On Sept. 3, 2025, a funicular streetcar on the historic Elevador da Glória in central Lisbon derailed and crashed, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18, officials said. Key Takeaways At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when a funicular car derailed on Sept. 3, 2025. Five of the injured are in … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
