U.S. Revokes China Equipment Waivers, Forcing Samsung and SK Hynix to Seek Licenses

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The United States moved on Aug 29, 2025 to revoke authorizations that had allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to receive U.S. chipmaking equipment for their China facilities, shifting the firms to a licensing regime within 120 days and curbing capacity expansions and technology upgrades. Key Takeaways Authorizations that let Samsung and SK Hynix obtain U.S. … Read more

Kalen DeBoer assesses Alabama’s 31-17 loss to FSU: Ty Simpson, run game, injuries

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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

20 Years After Katrina: A Reporter’s Haunting Memory of a Body on Union Street

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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

Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama as Tommy Castellanos delivers in 31-17 opener

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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

Florida State upsets No. 8 Alabama 31-17 as pressure mounts on Kalen DeBoer

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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

Florida State leads No. 8 Alabama in opener: live updates, key moments from Tallahassee

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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

Abby and Brittany Hensel Make McDonald’s Stop Amid Baby Speculation

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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 Draws 15-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice

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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

Ex-Teacher Saw Self-Harm Signs in Minneapolis Church Shooter

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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

No. 3 Ohio State stifles No. 1 Texas 14-7 behind Sayin’s strike and late stops

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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

Houthis say Israeli strike killed their prime minister in Sanaa

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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