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
After no ticket matched all six numbers in the Aug. 30, 2025 Powerball drawing in Tallahassee, the grand prize has grown to an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday night, with a cash option of $498.4 million before taxes. It is expected to be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s 33-year history. Key Takeaways Saturday’s winning … Read more
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
