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On 2 September 2025, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned that widening wealth gaps and eroding trust are pushing the United States toward more autocratic governance, while ballooning deficits could trigger a debt-driven crisis within roughly three years. He also said many business leaders are reluctant to publicly challenge Donald Trump’s economic approach. Dalio … Read more

California secured a federal court victory on 2 September 2025 after a judge ruled that the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops during immigration-related protests in Los Angeles violated federal law. Governor Gavin Newsom quickly celebrated the decision, while the court stopped short of ordering an immediate withdrawal of remaining personnel. Key Takeaways A … Read more

On Tuesday in Tokyo, Suntory Holdings’ chief executive Takeshi Niinami, 66, stepped down after police searched his residence as part of an investigation into suspected drug-law violations linked to a purchased supplement, the company said. Key Takeaways Takeshi Niinami resigned as CEO of Suntory Holdings after a police search of his home. Police are investigating … Read more

On Sept. 2, 2025, Vogue named Chloe Malle, 39, as head of editorial content for its U.S. edition, marking the first leadership change at American Vogue in 37 years. She succeeds the editor role long associated with Anna Wintour, who remains Condé Nast’s chief content officer and Malle’s direct supervisor. Key Takeaways Chloe Malle becomes … Read more

On Sept. 1, 2025, Rep. Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler, 78, said he will not seek re-election next year, ending a 34-year tenure that made him one of the House’s most prominent liberal voices and a central figure in the impeachments of former President Donald Trump. The move opens a rare, highly coveted Democratic seat in Manhattan … Read more

Sept. 2, 2025 — McDonald’s said Tuesday it will expand its U.S. value lineup by reviving Extra Value Meals starting Monday, promising about 15% savings versus buying items separately and adding limited-time $5 and $8 bundles to attract price‑sensitive diners. Key Takeaways Extra Value Meals return across breakfast and lunch/dinner menus in the U.S. McDonald’s … Read more

September 2, 2025 — Gold jumped to an all-time high above $3,500 per ounce on Tuesday as traders priced in a likely U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this month, lifting demand for the non-yielding safe-haven asset and pushing year-to-date gains to roughly 32%. Key Takeaways Spot gold touched a record $3,508.50/oz before easing to $3,476.48 … Read more

September 2, 2025 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday aboard his trademark green, armored train, ahead of a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The slow but fortified convoy, long favored by North Korea’s rulers, provides secure travel, space for a sizable … Read more

Gold surged to a fresh all‑time high on Tuesday, briefly topping $3,500 per ounce as traders priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. By 07:56 GMT on Sept. 2, 2025, spot bullion eased to $3,475.33 after hitting an intraday peak of $3,508.50, leaving it up about 32% year to date. U.S. December … Read more

Late Monday into early Tuesday in New York, U.S. equity futures dipped as investors weighed a federal appeals court decision that found most of former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs unlawful, adding fresh trade-policy uncertainty as the typically weak month of September begins. Key Takeaways Dow futures down 107 points (-0.23%); S&P 500 -0.22%; Nasdaq … Read more

At least 1,000 people were killed when a landslide on Aug. 31, 2025 flattened a village in the Marra Mountains of western Sudan after days of heavy rain, leaving one reported survivor, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), which controls the area in Darfur. Key Takeaways SLM/A reports at least 1,000 fatalities and one … Read more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled by special train from Pyongyang on Monday, Sept. 1, en route to Beijing to attend a large military parade on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He is expected to observe the event alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir … Read more

On Tuesday, gold surged to a new all-time high, briefly touching $3,508.50 per ounce, as a softer U.S. dollar and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September powered safe-haven demand across global markets. Key Takeaways Spot gold set a record at $3,508.50/oz and was last up 0.6% at $3,496 as of 04:57 … Read more

Sept. 2, 2025 — With no grand-prize winner in the Labor Day Powerball drawing, the jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.3 billion. The next drawing is Wednesday night, offering a pre-tax cash option valued at about $589 million. Key Takeaways Jackpot grows to an estimated $1.3 billion after no winner on Labor Day (Monday, … Read more

On Monday, TCU spoiled Bill Belichick’s first game as North Carolina’s head coach, overwhelming the Tar Heels 48-14 in the season opener after UNC scored on its opening drive and then surrendered 41 unanswered points. Key Takeaways Final: TCU 48, North Carolina 14. UNC opened with a touchdown, but TCU responded with 41 straight points. … Read more