August 30, 2025 — Comedian Devon Walker said his departure from NBC’s Saturday Night Live after three seasons was a mutual decision, adding he’s ready to pursue new work as the Lorne Michaels–led show approaches its Season 51 premiere on October 4. Key Takeaways Walker says he and SNL jointly agreed to part ways after … Read more
In Tallahassee on Saturday, Alabama opened its season with a 31-17 loss to Florida State. Afterward, head coach Kalen DeBoer said the Crimson Tide started too slowly, failed to capitalize on field position, and must help first-time starting quarterback Ty Simpson with cleaner execution across the offense. Key takeaways Final: Florida State 31, Alabama 17, … Read more
On Aug. 30, 2025, twenty years after Hurricane Katrina upended New Orleans, a veteran New York Times reporter reflected on the city’s breakdown through one indelible image: the body of an unnamed Black man left for days on Union Street—an emblem of a disaster that flooded four-fifths of the city, caused an estimated $125 billion … Read more
No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson opened the 2025 season with a heavyweight matchup at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley), and it’s playing out like the billing: with 10:53 left in the second quarter, the Tigers are even at 3-3 in a defensive-tilted start anchored by two quarterbacks projected atop the 2026 NFL Draft—LSU’s Garrett … Read more
Florida State opened the 2025 season with a statement, beating No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Tallahassee on Aug. 30, 2025, as quarterback Tommy Castellanos backed up his summer bravado with efficient dual-threat play and Mike Norvell’s late fourth-down gamble sparked the clinching drive. Key Takeaways Final: Florida State 31, No. 8 Alabama 17, in Tallahassee. … Read more
Aug. 30, 2025 — In Tallahassee, Florida State opened the season with a statement, defeating No. 8 Alabama 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles led 17-7 at halftime and never trailed after the first quarter, punctuating a comprehensive performance that raises questions around second-year Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer. Key Takeaways Scoreline: Florida State … Read more
On Aug. 30, 2025, in a raucous, newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State seized early control against No. 8 Alabama and carried a 24-17 lead into the early fourth quarter, turning a heavyweight Week 1 showcase into a statement opportunity for Mike Norvell’s retooled Seminoles. Key Takeaways Scoreline at latest update: Florida State 24, … Read more
Aug 30, 2025 — Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel were photographed in their Minnesota hometown making a quick stop at McDonald’s while carrying a baby carrier, before driving off, according to images published by TMZ. Key Takeaways Photos published Aug 30, 2025 (2:42 PM PDT) show Abby and Brittany Hensel in Minnesota with a … Read more
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025, where the Netflix-backed feature drew a reported 15-minute standing ovation. Del Toro walked the Lido red carpet with leads Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi before unveiling the long-anticipated take on Mary Shelley’s classic. Key Takeaways World premiere took place … Read more
Aug. 30, 2025 — A former art teacher says she reported signs of self-harm in 2017 by Robin Westman, the 23-year-old who opened fire during morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two children and injuring 18, before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Key Takeaways Former teacher Sarah Reely … Read more
On Aug 30, 2025, defending champion Ohio State handed preseason No. 1 Texas a 14-7 defeat in the season opener, as Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning labored for most of the afternoon despite a late surge. Key Takeaways Final: Ohio State 14, Texas 7 in the 2025 season opener. Arch Manning went 17-of-30 for 170 yards, … Read more
Aug. 30, 2025, Columbus, Ohio — Defending national champion Ohio State opened its title defense with a 14-7 win over top-ranked Texas at Ohio Stadium, as Julian Sayin hit Carnell Tate for a 40-yard fourth-quarter touchdown and the Buckeyes defense delivered two critical red-zone stands to seal a marquee Week 1 victory. Key Takeaways Final: … Read more
Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Saturday that an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the rebel-run administration, during a meeting on Thursday. Israel confirmed a precise strike in the Sanaa area but did not immediately confirm al-Rahawi’s death. Key Takeaways Houthi officials say Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in … Read more
New York City declared the central Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak over on 30 August 2025, citing no new cases since 9 August. In total, officials confirmed 114 infections, 90 hospitalizations (six still in care), and seven deaths. Environmental testing traced legionella to cooling towers at city-run Harlem Hospital and a nearby city construction site; all … Read more
August 30, 2025 — Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a mixed-but-intrigued first wave: critics widely applauded the lavish craft and committed turns from Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, while questioning the 2.5-hour runtime and tonal balance. The result is a conversation-starter with awards buzz and … Read more
