No. 9 LSU walked into Memorial Stadium and left with a statement win, edging No. 4 Clemson 17-10 on Saturday night in Clemson, S.C. (Aug. 30, 2025). Garrett Nussmeier engineered the go-ahead fourth-quarter drive and LSU’s defense slammed the door late, giving Brian Kelly his first season-opening victory at LSU and ending the program’s recent … Read more
On a wet Saturday night in Tallahassee, Florida State announced itself on the national stage, beating No. 8 Alabama 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium and opening the 2025 season with a signature upset that showcased a faster, more physical Seminoles team. Key Takeaways Final: Florida State 31, No. 8 Alabama 17, at Doak Campbell Stadium … Read more
Powerball drew the $1 billion jackpot numbers on Saturday night, selecting 3, 18, 22, 27 and 33, with the red Powerball 17. As of early Sunday, there was no immediate confirmation that any ticket matched all six numbers to win the top prize. Published: Aug. 31, 2025, 3:10 a.m. UTC Key Takeaways Winning numbers: 3, … Read more
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
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
