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On Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the Eagles–Cowboys season opener at Lincoln Financial Field, reports surfaced that the Philadelphia Eagles made a strong push to acquire Micah Parsons—who was ultimately traded to the Green Bay Packers—and former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman publicly questioned owner Jerry Jones’ priorities. Key Takeaways ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Eagles … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who founded the Armani Group and helped define modern menswear and women’s suiting, has died at 91, his company announced Thursday; the firm said he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Key Takeaways Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani Group, died at age 91, announced Sept. … Read more

Sep 4, 2025 — Washington, D.C.’s attorney general filed suit in U.S. District Court alleging that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully deployed National Guard forces to the District beginning Aug. 11, 2025. The complaint says 2,290 guardspeople — including 1,340 from supporting states — have been assigned to the mission, some deputized by the U.S. … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, when Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong went on sale after a six-year wait, players rushed to buy it on Steam, Nintendo eShop and the Xbox Store, and many users reported outages across those storefronts. Key Takeaways Hollow Knight: Silksong became available for purchase on Sept. 4, 2025 after a six-year … Read more

In Paris on Sept. 4, 2025, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of a roughly 30-nation coalition to map security guarantees for a postwar Ukraine, even as fighting continues and U.S. support remains uncertain. Key Takeaways About 30 countries belong to the broader “coalition of the willing”; a … Read more

4 September 2025 — Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky forward and two-time WNBA All-Star, has apologised after public comments this week questioning the club’s roster and coaching approach, saying she may seek a new direction if the franchise does not add higher-caliber players. The remarks came after Chicago’s 10-30 season mark and a Wednesday rout … Read more

Juan “Raymond” Harper, known online as Rolling Ray, has died at 28, TMZ reported on September 4, 2025; his mother confirmed the news to the outlet and Zeus Network posted a public tribute, while the cause of death has not been disclosed. Key Takeaways Juan “Raymond” Harper, who performed as Rolling Ray, has died at … Read more

Stocks climbed on Thursday as investors digested softer-than-expected ADP private payrolls for August and positioned for Friday’s U.S. jobs report; the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq gained 0.3%, and the Dow added about 170 points (roughly 0.4%), even as Salesforce shares fell after conservative third-quarter revenue guidance. Key Takeaways ADP reported 54,000 private payrolls … Read more

Q2 ended 2 August 2025 — American Eagle Outfitters reported $1.28bn in net revenue for the quarter, a 1% year‑over‑year decline but 4.1% ahead of expectations; the company highlighted stronger Aerie sales and said rising tariffs will pressure margins in the back half of the fiscal year. Key takeaways Net revenue: $1.28bn for Q2 (ended … Read more

4 September 2025 — US forces struck a boat in international waters in the Caribbean, killing 11 people identified by the administration as members of the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua. The White House says President Donald Trump authorized the action, framing the targets as “narcoterrorists;” video released with the statement appears to show the … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — Spirit Airlines said it will end scheduled service in a dozen cities effective Oct. 2 and cancel a planned October launch in Macon, Georgia, as the budget carrier restructures under bankruptcy; rival carriers including United and Frontier have announced new routes to serve affected travelers. Key Takeaways Spirit will suspend flights … Read more

Giorgio Armani, the Milan-based designer who built the Armani Group into a global fashion house, has died at the age of 91, his company said on Sept. 4, 2025; the house said a mourning chamber will be open in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, with a private funeral to follow at an unspecified date. Key … Read more

On Sep. 4, 2025, the Pride Of Detroit staff published their Week 1 predictions for every NFL game, offering moneyline (winner), spread, and over/under calls for the full slate that begins Thursday and runs through Monday night. The preview highlights marquee matchups — including Cowboys vs. Eagles on Thursday, Chiefs vs. Chargers in São Paulo, … Read more

On 4 September 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, D.C., where senators pressed him on recent vaccine policy changes, mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the abrupt firing of CDC director Susan Monarez. The session grew heated as Democrats, led … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the sidelines of events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, state media reported. The brief meeting followed Kim’s arrival by train and his attendance at a large military parade that drew about … Read more