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On Sept. 3, 2025, a federal judge in Boston found that the Trump administration unlawfully froze billions of dollars in Harvard research grants, delivering a temporary legal victory for the university and strengthening its position in ongoing settlement talks. Key Takeaways Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled that the government violated legal protections when it blocked … Read more

A landmark funicular in central Lisbon derailed on Sept. 3, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said; rescue teams removed victims from the wreck within roughly two hours. Key Takeaways Fifteen people were killed and 18 were injured in the derailment of the Elevador da Gloria funicular. Emergency … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — President Donald Trump said the White House is weighing whether to deploy National Guard troops to cities such as New Orleans and Chicago, saying Louisiana’s governor would welcome federal forces and predicting a quick effort to “straighten out” trouble spots within weeks. Key Takeaways Trump on Sept. 3 said the administration … Read more

On Sept. 3, 2025, a federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration’s April 14 freeze of $2.2 billion in grant funding for Harvard University was unlawful, vacating the freeze orders and barring enforcement across the administration. Key Takeaways U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs found the funding suspension was unlawful and likely retaliatory. The … Read more

On Sept. 3, 2025 in Beijing, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared together before a large military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender; the display projected unity but analysts say it did not resolve deep strategic differences among the three governments. Key … Read more

American Eagle Outfitters on Sept. 3, 2025 said its advertising tie-up with actress Sydney Sweeney has driven customer growth and stronger traffic as the retailer posted fiscal Q2 results that beat analyst forecasts; shares rose more than 20% in after-hours trading. Key Takeaways Q2 results: EPS 45 cents vs. 21 cents expected; revenue $1.28 billion … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — A crash on the Elevador de Gloria funicular in Lisbon on Wednesday left at least 15 people dead and more than a dozen injured; emergency teams are working at the site and authorities have opened a formal investigation. Key Takeaways At least 15 fatalities and over a dozen injured in the … Read more

Lead: This week, a token issued by World Liberty Financial — a crypto firm co-founded last year by President Donald Trump and his sons — began public trading, producing an estimated $5 billion on-paper increase in the family’s holdings and prompting fresh concerns about conflicts of interest and regulatory gaps. Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial’s … Read more

September 3, 2025 — Apple is developing an AI-driven web search feature for Siri, internally named ‘World Knowledge Answers’, planned for rollout next year to better compete with OpenAI and Perplexity and potentially extend into Safari and Spotlight. Key Takeaways Apple plans to introduce an AI-powered web search tool in 2026, integrated into Siri. The … Read more

Lead: On 3 September 2025 in Mexico City, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will continue using military force against vessels said to belong to Venezuelan drug cartels, defending a recent Caribbean strike that the White House said killed 11 suspected traffickers. Key takeaways Marco Rubio spoke in Mexico City on … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025 in Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to intensify cross-border security cooperation on drugs, arms and fuel trafficking and migration control while affirming that all actions will respect each nation’s sovereignty. Key Takeaways The agreement was announced during Rubio’s Sept. 3 visit … Read more

Lead: On September 3, 2025, President Donald Trump renewed public attacks on the Federal Reserve, a move traders say has strengthened bets that the Fed will cut interest rates soon and helped push gold above $3,500 an ounce, extending a three-year bull run. Key Takeaways Gold rose past $3,500 an ounce this week as markets … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — Florida announced plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including requirements for children to be vaccinated to attend school. Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement in Valrico, Fla., saying the state will remove existing departmental rules and seek broader policy changes even as public health … Read more

A lightning-linked wildfire known as the 6-5 Fire surged through the Gold Rush-era town of Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County on Sept. 3, 2025, burning multiple structures and contributing to nearly 12,000 acres scorched across the TCU September Lightning Complex while crews worked to gain control. Key Takeaways The 6-5 Fire is part of the … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 3 in Houston, ConocoPhillips announced a plan to reduce its global headcount by roughly 20–25%—about 2,600 to 3,250 roles—part of a wider restructuring as shares fell about 4.5% to $94.55. Key Takeaways Company will cut 20–25% of its roughly 13,000 employees, affecting an estimated 2,600–3,250 positions. Most reductions are expected by year-end; … Read more