North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing early this week and, for the first time on an overseas trip, brought along his daughter, Kim Ju-ae. The pair joined a Wednesday military parade alongside leaders from more than 20 countries, a move analysts say signals that Kim is preparing the 12-year-old as his eventual successor … Read more
Sept. 3, 2025 — British TV writer Graham Linehan was arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence over posts on X about transgender people, intensifying a national argument over where free expression ends and unlawful harm begins. Key Takeaways Metropolitan Police detained a man in his 50s at Heathrow on Monday; Linehan, … Read more
U.S. stock futures were split early Wednesday, with Dow futures slightly lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged up, after a federal judge issued remedies in the Google search antitrust case following Tuesday’s close. The ruling lifted Alphabet (GOOGL) and its distribution partner Apple (AAPL) in after-hours trading, while cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) gained … Read more
September 3, 2025 — Macy’s shares surged about 10% in premarket trading after the department store topped fiscal Q2 expectations and lifted its full‑year outlook, citing better trends at revamped stores. Key Takeaways Adjusted EPS: $0.41 vs $0.18 expected (LSEG consensus) Revenue: $4.81 billion vs $4.76 billion expected Stock up roughly 10% premarket following results … Read more
U.S. stock futures were split early Wednesday, with Dow futures slightly lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged up, after a federal judge issued remedies in the Google search antitrust case following Tuesday’s close. The ruling lifted Alphabet (GOOGL) and its distribution partner Apple (AAPL) in after-hours trading, while cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) gained … Read more
September 3, 2025 — More than 100 survivors of the 2023 Lewiston, Maine mass shooting and relatives of the victims filed a federal lawsuit against the United States, alleging the Army failed to intervene as reservist Robert Card’s mental health deteriorated, enabling an attack that killed 18 people and wounded others. Key Takeaways Over 100 … Read more
3 September 2025 — Israeli ground forces advanced deeper into Gaza City, reaching the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, as Italy’s foreign minister condemned a drone incident involving UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Protests flared near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, while regional diplomacy and a pro-Gaza flotilla added fresh pressure on multiple fronts. Key Takeaways Reuters … Read more
On Sept. 2, 2025, the House Oversight Committee posted more than 33,000 pages of Justice Department records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a partial release that arrived as Republicans fought internally over whether to compel the administration to disclose the entire file. Key Takeaways The Oversight Committee released over 33,000 pages that DOJ provided … Read more
On September 2, 2025, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel weighed in on Bill Belichick’s first game in charge at North Carolina, telling WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show that quick turnarounds can happen in college football—pointing to Urban Meyer’s 12-0 start at Ohio State—after UNC stumbled in its Monday night opener amid sweeping roster … Read more
September 2, 2025 — A magnitude-5.5 aftershock struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a shallow magnitude-6 quake leveled villages, halting rescues and triggering new landslides as the confirmed toll rose to at least 1,411 dead and 3,124 injured, according to the Taliban administration. Key Takeaways New 5.5 aftershock hit the same region two … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — In Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ordered Google to provide portions of its search results and related data to qualified competitors and placed limits on the company’s default-placement payments, but declined to mandate a breakup or force the sale of Chrome in the long-running federal antitrust case. Key … Read more
Burning Man 2025, held in Black Rock City, Nevada, from Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, opened with 50 mph dust storms, saw an unexpected baby delivered in an RV on Aug. 27, and ended with authorities launching a suspected homicide investigation after a man was found dead late Saturday as the Man effigy burned. Key … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — Saturday Night Live named five new featured players for its upcoming season, with Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall elevated to on-air status and actor-comedian Veronika Slowikowska among the additions, according to industry trade reports. Key Takeaways Five performers were added as featured players, per reports published Sept. 2, 2025. Ben Marshall, … Read more
VENICE, Italy — In the second week of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, stars and awards hopefuls took over the Lido with buzzy premieres, photo calls, and a lifetime achievement salute to screen legend Kim Novak. From The Smashing Machine to The Testament of Ann Lee, fresh titles drew crowds ahead of the festival’s Sept. … Read more
Sept. 2, 2025 — The Associated Press released its first regular-season Top 25 after Week 1, with Ohio State taking the No. 1 spot. LSU and Miami (FL) climbed following opening-week wins, while Alabama slid in the new-look rankings. Key Takeaways Ohio State leads the latest AP Top 25 after Week 1 results. LSU and … Read more
