September 1, 2025 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s expanding energy relationship with Russia during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, China, even as the United States doubled tariffs on most Indian imports to 50% in retaliation for New Delhi’s purchases of discounted Russian crude. Key Takeaways Modi met Putin on … Read more
Apple is widely expected to unveil four iPhone 17 models on September 9, 2025, with a new ultra-thin “Air” replacing the Plus, 120Hz finally coming to the base model, and the Pro pair tipped for bigger camera and performance gains. All details remain unannounced, but multiple reports outline how each device could differ. Key Takeaways … Read more
As the Trump administration moves to dismiss or investigate a series of officials, veteran Washington defense lawyer Abbe Lowell, 73, has emerged at the center of the pushback—filing suit to contest Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s removal and representing recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez, while signaling he may advise other figures in the crosshairs. … Read more
Sept. 1, 2025, 6:30 a.m. ET — Seven months into President Donald Trump’s second term, a Labor Day review finds a split picture for American workers: pay is rising faster than inflation and unemployment remains just above 4%, yet unions and employers report mounting strain from tighter immigration policies, a high-profile offshore wind pause, and … Read more
Sept. 1, 2025, 7:50 a.m. ET — Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is expected to recover after the Ford Bronco he was riding in was rear-ended on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire on Saturday evening, leaving him with a fractured thoracic vertebra and other non-life-threatening injuries. Key Takeaways Giuliani was a passenger … Read more
On September 1, 2025, HBO confirmed that Warwick Davis will return as Professor Filius Flitwick in its upcoming Harry Potter television series for Max, while additional casting has been set for student roles including Dean Thomas, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle. Specific actor names for the newly cast students were not disclosed at the time … Read more
Aug 31, 2025 — Tallahassee, Fla. — Alabama opened its season with a 31-17 road loss to Florida State, as quarterback Tommy Castellanos and the Seminoles repeatedly exploited the Crimson Tide defense. Afterward, head coach Kalen DeBoer and senior linebacker Deontae Lawson emphasized execution and assignment discipline over game-planning as the primary culprits. Key Takeaways … Read more
On Sunday at Paris La Défense Arena, WWE’s Clash in Paris delivered a raucous atmosphere and a headline-grabbing turn: Becky Lynch intervened in the Fatal 4-Way main event, helping Seth Rollins keep the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. John Cena also outlasted Logan Paul in a show-stealing bout as … Read more
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In a rain-soaked top-10 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night, No. 10 Miami outlasted No. 6 Notre Dame 27-24, as transfer quarterback Carson Beck delivered a composed debut and freshman receiver Malachi ‘Baby Jesus’ Toney headlined a new-look Hurricanes offense. Carter Davis drilled a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 … Read more
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a six-year contract, pending a medical on Monday, in a package Liverpool value at £125m and Newcastle at £130m after solidarity considerations — a move that would set a new Premier League transfer record, according to reporting on September 1, 2025. Key … Read more
September 1, 2025 — Norway’s Equinor said it will invest about $1bn to support Ørsted’s DKr60bn ($9.4bn) rights issue, aiming to keep its 10% stake as the Danish offshore wind leader faces US stop‑work orders and mounting political headwinds. Ørsted’s shares rose in early Monday trading; Equinor’s were broadly flat. Key Takeaways Equinor will participate … Read more
Amid protests in Jakarta on Aug. 28, 2025, 21-year-old delivery driver Affan Kurniawan was fatally run over by an armored police vehicle after he stopped to retrieve a dropped phone. He was taken to a local hospital but died, fueling fresh demonstrations and public anger that spread to other cities. In Surabaya on Aug. 31, … Read more
Liverpool have reached an agreement on a British-record transfer fee to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, according to an ESPN report published on September 1, 2025. Neither club has issued an official announcement at the time of writing. Key Takeaways ESPN reports Liverpool have agreed a British-record fee to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle … Read more
A U.S. district judge on Sunday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order stopping the Trump administration from flying unaccompanied Guatemalan children out of the country, after immigrant advocacy groups warned that dozens—and potentially hundreds—were being readied for removal from Texas. Key Takeaways District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan granted a 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) on Sunday. … Read more
Late Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan about 17 miles from Jalalabad, killing at least 250 people and injuring more than 500, according to Afghan authorities; officials warned the toll is likely to rise. Key Takeaways M6.0 quake hit near Jalalabad on Sunday night Aug. 31, 2025. At least 250 dead … Read more
