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Traders and investors in U.S. markets on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, kept stock futures largely unchanged ahead of the August nonfarm payrolls report due Friday; the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record while mixed private payroll data and strong corporate results drove selective gains. Key Takeaways Dow futures were up about 4 points (0.01%); … Read more
Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, this piece examines whether Dunder Mifflin — the fictional paper company at the center of NBC’s The Office — ever truly shuts down in the series’ canon and how readings that invoke the film or idea of “The Paper” help explain ownership change, business survival and the show’s final status: … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — A federal judge who declared last year that Google unlawfully maintained a search monopoly ordered the company to syndicate portions of its search results and parts of its index to qualified rivals while barring some exclusive default deals; the judge stopped short of forcing a breakup of Chrome or Android. Key … Read more
On Sept. 4, 2025, two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Jason Dunham in international waters in the Caribbean, prompting a stern Pentagon warning and heightening tensions after a U.S. strike two days earlier killed 11 people aboard a Venezuelan vessel said to be carrying illegal narcotics. Key Takeaways Two … Read more
Published September 5, 2025 — Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai party and a prominent backer of cannabis decriminalisation, is poised to be elected prime minister by parliament after striking a deal with the largest opposition grouping and pledging to call a fresh general election within four months. Key takeaways Anutin Charnvirakul, 58, leads the … Read more
On September 4–5, 2025, Asian stock markets rose as a Wall Street rally extended into the region, supported by signals of a cooling U.S. labor market that boosted expectations the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates this month. Key Takeaways Asian shares climbed about 0.7% on the session. Mainland China indexes rebounded after a slump … Read more
On Sept. 4, 2025, reporting tied to Boston Sports Journal and other outlets revealed that Kawhi Leonard may have received an additional $20 million in Aspiration stock on top of a $28 million endorsement agreement, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company — facts that have prompted fresh questions about whether … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets performed a low-altitude flyover of the U.S. guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in the southern Caribbean Sea, a Pentagon official said, in a move the United States called a provocative show of force; the ship did not return fire. Key Takeaways The flyover occurred on Sept. … Read more
On Sept. 4, 2025, a severe thunderstorm with lightning prompted stadium officials at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to evacuate open seating and suspend the Cowboys–Eagles contest around 10:25 p.m. ET, with the Eagles leading 24–20; play resumed at 11:30 p.m. ET and the Eagles completed a 24–20 victory. Key Takeaways Storm-related evacuation ordered at … Read more
Sabalenka Holds Off Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Reach US Open Final Who: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula. When: Thursday night (US Open quarterfinal). Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York (roof closed for rain). What: Sabalenka recovered from a set down to beat Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the US Open final. Result: … Read more
Sept. 4, 2025 — Allegations that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard received $28 million in payments tied to a bankrupt tree-planting startup have prompted the NBA to open an investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention involving Aspiration Partners and links to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Key takeaways Aspiration Partners agreed to a $28 million endorsement … Read more
Published Sep 4, 2025 China publicly displayed a new nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile called the JL-1 at a large military parade in Beijing on Sept. 3–4, 2025, marking the first time the country has shown elements of its land, sea and air nuclear forces together. The missile was presented alongside ICBMs and SLBMs and was … Read more
Lead: On Sept. 5, 2025, Thailand’s parliament prepared to elect a new prime minister after former premier Thaksin Shinawatra flew to Dubai late on Sept. 4, leaving his ruling Pheu Thai party in disarray as rival coalitions jockeyed for power. Key Takeaways Thaksin Shinawatra (76) departed Thailand for Dubai on Sept. 4, citing a medical … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the Sept. 4, 2025 season opener in Philadelphia after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during a pregame celebration, drawing a 15-yard penalty and contributing to the Cowboys’ opening-drive touchdown. Key Takeaways Jalen Carter was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct moments before the first … Read more
Sept. 5, 2025 — Traders are preparing for the US August payrolls report due this week, a release that market participants say could crystallize expectations about Federal Reserve policy and drive near-term moves in Treasury yields and the dollar. Key Takeaways Friday’s US jobs report for August 2025 is seen as pivotal for near-term Fed … Read more
