Speaking in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV — the first US-born pontiff, from Chicago — appealed for an end to what he called a “pandemic of arms” as he prayed for victims of last week’s shooting during a Catholic school Mass in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 18 others injured. … Read more
Aug 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT — Over the next 14 trading sessions, Wall Street will get a concentrated dose of market movers: a US jobs report, a pivotal inflation reading, and the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The run of catalysts arrives as the S&P 500 comes off its weakest monthly gain since March … Read more
Major US retailers are marking down hundreds of products for Labor Day, and we’ve hand-picked 50+ standout bargains priced at $25 or less as of Aug. 31, 2025. From budget tech and smart-home add‑ons to kitchen helpers, fitness gear, family games and outdoor upgrades, these are the low-cost buys worth a look before stock runs … Read more
Aug. 31, 2025 — A fast-moving legal fight over the attempted removal of a sitting Federal Reserve governor, paired with fresh nominations, could soon hand President Donald J. Trump greater sway over the central bank’s seven-member Board of Governors — and, by extension, influence over interest rates, Wall Street oversight, and the leadership of the … Read more
A sweeping total lunar eclipse will darken and redden the Moon on the evening of September 7 into September 8 (local time), with up to 60 percent of the world’s population positioned to watch totality and as much as 87 percent able to see at least a partial phase, weather permitting. The full sequence from … Read more
On Aug. 31, 2025, Israeli forces intensified air and ground strikes on neighborhoods around Gaza City, damaging homes and pushing more families to flee, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to convene his security cabinet Sunday evening to consider next steps in a planned drive to seize the city. Key Takeaways Overnight airstrikes and tank … Read more
Aug. 31, 2025 — President Donald Trump said late Saturday on Truth Social that he will sign an executive order requiring voter identification for all U.S. elections, while pressing to sharply restrict mail-in voting and move to paper ballots. The pledge is expected to trigger swift legal challenges because states — and, in many cases, … Read more
On 31 August 2025, researchers led by Professor Henning Bundgaard of Copenhagen University Hospital reported at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid that diets higher in potassium—found in leafy greens, bananas, broccoli, spinach, and salmon—were linked to a 24% lower risk of heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and death. Key takeaways Higher … Read more
On Aug 29, 2025, eBay launched a Labor Day promotion offering 20% off with the code HAPPY30TH, bringing the new 2025 LG Evo C5 4K OLED smart TVs down to $1,299.19 (65-inch) and $1,837.59 (77-inch) via authorized reseller Buydig, which reports 500,000+ positive reviews. Key Takeaways 20% off eBay Labor Day code: HAPPY30TH (applies to … Read more
After a week of nationwide demonstrations, crowds in Indonesia on Aug. 31, 2025 turned their fury toward political figures, ransacking residences including the finance minister’s home near Jakarta. At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured since the protests began, which started over economic pain and intensified after a demonstrator’s death linked to … Read more
On Aug. 31, 2025, Israel confirmed that the second set of remains recovered in Gaza earlier this week belongs to hostage Idan Shtivi, alongside those of Ilan Weiss. The identification comes amid ongoing military operations, with officials now assessing that 48 hostages remain in Gaza and that about 20 are believed to be alive. Key … Read more
At a sideline meeting during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Aug 31, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping that New Delhi is committed to improving relations with Beijing, citing a steadier Himalayan frontier and new steps to restart connectivity as both sides seek to move beyond years … Read more
Aug. 30, 2025 — In Clemson, S.C., No. 9 LSU rallied from a 10-3 halftime deficit to defeat No. 4 Clemson 17-10, snapping a run of season-opening losses dating back to 2020. The road win ends Brian Kelly’s streak of opener defeats and ranks among the most consequential results of his LSU tenure. Key takeaways … Read more
On Aug 31, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin, China, to attend a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit hosted by President Xi Jinping, beginning a rare four-day visit that underscores deepening China–Russia ties and Beijing’s bid to rally the “Global South.” Key Takeaways Putin received a red-carpet welcome in Tianjin at the … Read more
On Aug 31, 2025, our deal editors surfaced standout Labor Day savings across Amazon, Walmart, Target and more, with verified discounts as high as 75%. Headliners include Apple AirPods 4 for $90 (down from $129), a 13-inch MacBook Air at $799 (was $999), Bissell’s Little Green Mini for $85 (was $95), and Shark’s Vertex cordless … Read more
