New York’s ‘Big Bang Machine’ Passes Critical First Test

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September 3, 2025 — Researchers with the sPHENIX Collaboration at Brookhaven National Laboratory reported that the new sPHENIX detector successfully completed a standard‑candle calibration by accurately measuring the energy of gold‑ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), validating the instrument’s readiness for physics runs. Key Takeaways sPHENIX passed a standard‑candle test by measuring … Read more

reMarkable launches 7.3-inch Paper Pro Move E‑Ink tablet for $449

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reMarkable launches 7.3-inch Paper Pro Move E‑Ink tablet for $449 On September 3, 2025, reMarkable introduced the Paper Pro Move, a pocketable 7.3‑inch E‑Ink writing tablet available to order now starting at $449, designed to deliver a one‑handed, distraction‑free note‑taking experience. Key Takeaways Price starts at $449 for the base Paper Pro Move with reMarkable’s … Read more

Bond markets jitter as fiscal concerns push long yields to multi-year highs

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Sept. 3, 2025 — Global bond markets from Tokyo to London showed some calm after a sharp selloff on Wednesday, but long-dated yields stayed near multi-year highs as investors reacted to renewed fiscal worries in Japan, Britain, France and the United States. Key takeaways Japan’s 30-year government bond yield rose to a record above 3% … Read more

US Job Openings Fall to 7.18 Million in July, Lowest Since September 2024

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Federal data released Wednesday show U.S. job openings fell to about 7.18 million in July, marking a rare decline to levels not seen since the pandemic-era disruptions and the lowest reading since September 2024. Key Takeaways July job openings measured roughly 7.18 million, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The July reading is only … Read more

Confirmed: U.S. Jobs Slump — Openings Dip Below Unemployed in July 2025

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Lead: New Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Sep. 3, 2025 show job openings fell to an estimated 7.18 million at the end of July, placing available positions below the 7.2 million unemployed workers for the first time since April 2021 and signaling a noticeable slowdown in the U.S. labor market. Key Takeaways Job openings … Read more

Epstein Victims Press Congress in Washington to Release Files

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On 2 September 2025 in Washington, D.C., survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and their lawyers held a high-profile news conference on Capitol Hill to demand the public release of sealed documents and video evidence, calling for transparency, accountability and legislative action to end secrecy that they say has hidden wrongdoing. Key takeaways Survivors spoke publicly on … Read more

Radiohead Announce First Tour Since 2018 amid Boycott Calls

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Radiohead have confirmed their first live shows since 2018: four-night residencies this November and December in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin, while pro‑Palestine activists call for a boycott over guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s past performances in Tel Aviv. Key takeaways The band will perform four-night residencies at one venue in five European cities this winter … Read more

Beyond technology? How Bentley is reacting to the 21st century.

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At Monterey Car Week in early September 2025, Bentley executives outlined how the marque plans to respond to fast-moving Chinese competitors while previewing the EXP 15 concept and confirming a 2026 all‑electric production car. Bentley says it will combine selective new technologies with its long-standing craftsmanship to protect brand desirability and residual value. Key Takeaways … Read more

iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get improved thermals, longer battery and brighter outdoor display

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On Sept. 3, 2025, a Weibo leak reported to 9to5Mac suggests Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will receive upgraded thermal management that enables longer sustained outdoor brightness, improved camera performance for 4K 60fps video, better gaming frame rates and longer battery life. Key Takeaways Leaker Instant Digital posted the claims on Weibo, … Read more

Kim Ju-ae’s Beijing debut raises succession questions

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Lead: In early September 2025, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing with his daughter Kim Ju-ae ahead of China’s Victory Day military parade. State media photos showing Ju-ae stepping off the leader’s train in the Chinese capital have intensified speculation that she is being positioned as a potential successor. Key takeaways Kim Ju-ae … Read more

The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian

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Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025, the White House announced a comprehensive review of exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution, requesting changes to how American history is presented across several museums. The move has sparked criticism from scholars, museum professionals and free‑speech groups who warn it could politicize curatorial decisions. Key Takeaways The White House ordered a … Read more

6-5 Fire Rips Through Historic Chinese Camp, Burns Multiple Homes

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Lead On Sept. 2–3, 2025, a fast-moving wildfire called the 6-5 Fire raced through Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County, California, scorching at least five homes, prompting evacuations and growing to roughly 10 square miles (26 km²) with no containment reported early Wednesday. Key Takeaways The 6-5 Fire expanded rapidly to about 10 square miles (26 … Read more

reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Pocketable 7.3-inch E‑Paper Slate

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reMarkable unveiled the Paper Pro Move on September 3, 2025: a pocket-sized 7.3-inch Canvas Color e‑paper slate designed for on-the-go note-taking and document work, available to order today with a $449 starting price and a claimed two-week battery life. Key Takeaways Device: reMarkable Paper Pro Move, 7.3-inch Canvas Color display, pocket-sized footprint. Hardware: 1.7GHz dual-core … Read more

OnePay launches $35 unlimited 5G wireless plan on AT&T

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Walmart-backed OnePay is adding a branded wireless offering to its app, launching OnePay Wireless on Sept. 3, 2025, through a partnership with mobile services startup Gigs; the plan costs $35 per month for unlimited 5G data, talk and text on the AT&T network and can be activated in the OnePay app without credit checks or … Read more