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September 3, 2025 — IO Interactive has revealed 007 First Light, a new James Bond title shown at a closed-door Gamescom briefing. The studio presented an early build that frames Bond as a rookie operative and blends exploratory, social stealth with large-scale action set pieces, culminating in a high-speed chase and an assault on a … Read more

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2025 — Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual U.S.-British citizen dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Los Angeles to charges that she supplied the ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry’s October 28, 2023 death; she faces up to 65 years in prison at a sentencing hearing set … Read more

Lead: On September 3, 2025, Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit in federal court in Miami, accusing Fox News and its parent, Fox Corporation, of using exclusionary carriage deals and contractual barriers to suppress competition in the U.S. right-leaning pay-TV news market. Key Takeaways Newsmax sued Fox and Fox Corp. in Miami federal court on Sept. … Read more

On September 3, 2025, Sony and IO Interactive closed the September State of Play with more than 30 minutes of gameplay from 007 First Light, confirming Patrick Gibson as James Bond and a firm release date of March 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Key Takeaways IO showed 30+ … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025, former employees of San Francisco startup Aspiration told a podcast that Kawhi Leonard received a four‑year, $28 million endorsement in 2022 that functioned as a no‑work payment tied to the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer — an arrangement alleged to have been used to avoid counting that money against … Read more

On September 3, 2025, Google began expanding its Material 3 Expressive interface to Pixel 6 devices and newer and the Pixel Tablet, while also delivering a significant feature update for Pixel Buds Pro 2; the Pixel-specific changes and wider Android tweaks are rolling out starting today and will continue over the next few weeks. Key … Read more

James Gunn Announces ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as Next Superman Saga Film Director James Gunn revealed on Instagram that Man of Tomorrow — positioned as the next entry in his “Superman Saga” — will open in theaters on July 9, 2027. The reveal included a Jim Lee drawing of Lex Luthor in a green-and-purple armored suit … Read more

Florida to end all vaccine mandates, including school requirements September 3, 2025 Florida announced on September 3, 2025, that it will move to eliminate all state vaccine mandates, including those that require immunizations for children to attend school. State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, a longtime critic of mandated shots, said the change will make Florida … Read more

On Sept. 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the state will eliminate all state-level vaccine mandates, including requirements for children to attend public schools, a move backed by Governor Ron DeSantis that officials say will remove government vaccine requirements statewide. Key Takeaways Florida’s surgeon general announced plans to end all state … Read more

On 3 September 2025 in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters that a private exchange with Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched on scientific advances in longevity, and he suggested that repeated organ replacement could one day greatly extend human life, even to the point of ‘immortality’ in casual remarks captured by an unintended audio … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty in federal court in Los Angeles to five counts connected to the Oct. 28, 2023 ketamine overdose that killed actor Matthew Perry. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 10; federal prosecutors say she faces a maximum of 65 years in prison. Key Takeaways Sangha admitted to one … Read more

Published Sept. 3, 2025 — A PLOS One study of 125 adults undergoing routine colonoscopy found that people who take smartphones into the bathroom were more likely to have hemorrhoids: phone users stayed longer on the toilet and had a 46% higher likelihood of hemorrhoidal findings after researchers adjusted for fiber, activity and straining. Key … Read more

Lead For Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season (published Sept. 3, 2025), fantasy managers face several early quarterback decisions. This guide recommends starters — including Justin Fields (NYJ) and Bo Nix (DEN) — and lists quarterbacks to bench, weighing rushing upside, matchups, travel and offensive changes. Key Takeaways Start Justin Fields vs. Pittsburgh for … Read more

September 3, 2025 ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly used a payment tied to forward Kawhi Leonard to reduce their official NBA salary-cap obligations, raising questions about possible league review and enforcement. Key Takeaways The report was published by ESPN on Sept. 3, 2025 and names the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. ESPN … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — At its Venice Film Festival premiere, the documentary The Voice of Hind Rajab received a 22-minute standing ovation, with several audience members moved to tears and some chanting “Free Palestine” as applause continued. Key Takeaways The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2025, and prompted a sustained … Read more