Futures Mixed as Alphabet, Apple Rally on Google Antitrust Remedies

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U.S. stock futures were split early Wednesday, with Dow futures slightly lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged up, after a federal judge issued remedies in the Google search antitrust case following Tuesday’s close. The ruling lifted Alphabet (GOOGL) and its distribution partner Apple (AAPL) in after-hours trading, while cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) gained … Read more

Macy’s Shares Jump 10% on Q2 Beat; Outlook Raised

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September 3, 2025 — Macy’s shares surged about 10% in premarket trading after the department store topped fiscal Q2 expectations and lifted its full‑year outlook, citing better trends at revamped stores. Key Takeaways Adjusted EPS: $0.41 vs $0.18 expected (LSEG consensus) Revenue: $4.81 billion vs $4.76 billion expected Stock up roughly 10% premarket following results … Read more

Futures Mixed as Alphabet, Apple Rally on Google Antitrust Remedies

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U.S. stock futures were split early Wednesday, with Dow futures slightly lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged up, after a federal judge issued remedies in the Google search antitrust case following Tuesday’s close. The ruling lifted Alphabet (GOOGL) and its distribution partner Apple (AAPL) in after-hours trading, while cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) gained … Read more

Lewiston Shooting Survivors, Families Sue U.S., Citing Army Negligence

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September 3, 2025 — More than 100 survivors of the 2023 Lewiston, Maine mass shooting and relatives of the victims filed a federal lawsuit against the United States, alleging the Army failed to intervene as reservist Robert Card’s mental health deteriorated, enabling an attack that killed 18 people and wounded others. Key Takeaways Over 100 … Read more

IDF Push Toward Central Gaza; Italy Condemns UNIFIL Drone Incident

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3 September 2025 — Israeli ground forces advanced deeper into Gaza City, reaching the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, as Italy’s foreign minister condemned a drone incident involving UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Protests flared near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, while regional diplomacy and a pro-Gaza flotilla added fresh pressure on multiple fronts. Key Takeaways Reuters … Read more

House Oversight releases 33,000 Epstein records as GOP splits over push to force full disclosure

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On Sept. 2, 2025, the House Oversight Committee posted more than 33,000 pages of Justice Department records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a partial release that arrived as Republicans fought internally over whether to compel the administration to disclose the entire file. Key Takeaways The Oversight Committee released over 33,000 pages that DOJ provided … Read more

Mike Vrabel cites Urban Meyer while assessing Bill Belichick’s rocky UNC debut

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On September 2, 2025, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel weighed in on Bill Belichick’s first game in charge at North Carolina, telling WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show that quick turnarounds can happen in college football—pointing to Urban Meyer’s 12-0 start at Ohio State—after UNC stumbled in its Monday night opener amid sweeping roster … Read more

New Aftershock Shakes Afghanistan as Death Toll Tops 1,400

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September 2, 2025 — A magnitude-5.5 aftershock struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a shallow magnitude-6 quake leveled villages, halting rescues and triggering new landslides as the confirmed toll rose to at least 1,411 dead and 3,124 injured, according to the Taliban administration. Key Takeaways New 5.5 aftershock hit the same region two … Read more

Judge Orders Google to Share Search Data With Rivals, Stops Short of Breakup

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Sept. 2, 2025 — In Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ordered Google to provide portions of its search results and related data to qualified competitors and placed limits on the company’s default-placement payments, but declined to mandate a breakup or force the sale of Chrome in the long-running federal antitrust case. Key … Read more

SNL Adds Five New Cast Members; Ben Marshall Elevated and Veronika Slowikowska Joins

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Sept. 2, 2025 — Saturday Night Live named five new featured players for its upcoming season, with Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall elevated to on-air status and actor-comedian Veronika Slowikowska among the additions, according to industry trade reports. Key Takeaways Five performers were added as featured players, per reports published Sept. 2, 2025. Ben Marshall, … Read more

Kraft Heinz Plans to Break Up Into Two Companies

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Sept. 2, 2025 — Kraft Heinz said it will separate into two publicly traded businesses, spinning off its slower‑growing grocery brands while keeping a faster‑growing portfolio centered on sauces and condiments. Investors balked: by midday, shares fell 6.4% to $26.20. Key Takeaways The grocery unit (Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles, Lunchables) will be spun off; the … Read more

Trump to announce move of U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado to Alabama, sources say

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September 2, 2025, 12:29 PM EDT — President Donald Trump is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon from the Oval Office that U.S. Space Command will move its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the planning. The shift would revive his first-term push and … Read more