Allies Meet in Paris as Doubts Grow Over Ukraine Guarantees, US Role

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Sept. 4, 2025 — Around 30 leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to present plans for security guarantees that would protect Kyiv if a ceasefire with Russia is agreed, but uncertainty over explicit U.S. commitments left the coalition’s prospects unclear. Key Takeaways About 30 leaders from Europe and partners met … Read more

Kennedy names seven prospective members to CDC vaccine advisory panel

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sept. 3, 2025 directed the CDC to add seven prospective members to its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), according to an internal CDC document reviewed by Reuters. Key Takeaways HHS instructed the CDC to nominate seven new candidates to ACIP, per an internal document seen by … Read more

Asia markets rise as dovish Fed comments and weak US job openings lift rate-cut bets

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On Sept. 4, 2025 in Singapore, Asian equities mostly climbed after several Federal Reserve officials signaled support for interest-rate reductions and a smooth auction of long-dated Japanese government debt eased bond-market strains; Chinese shares were an exception, falling sharply amid reports of regulatory steps to cool speculation. Key Takeaways Major Asia-Pacific indexes largely advanced, led … Read more

Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at U.S. Open

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2025-09-03 — Amanda Anisimova produced a dramatic turnaround in New York, beating Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday to reach her first Flushing Meadows semifinal and her third major semifinal overall, less than two months after a 6-0, 6-0 loss to the same opponent in the … Read more

Lisbon’s Glória Funicular Derails, Killing at Least 15

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Shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed and crashed, sending one tram down the hill into a building and killing at least 15 people while injuring 18, Portuguese authorities said. Key Takeaways At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when the Glória funicular derailed on Wednesday evening. Emergency … Read more

Divergent strategies pre-empt tissue collision in fly gastrulation

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Lead: A comparative study across dipteran embryos shows that two distinct, evolved mechanisms prevent destructive head–trunk tissue collision during gastrulation: Cyclorrhapha (including Drosophila melanogaster) form a transient cephalic furrow (CF) that acts as a mechanical sink, while non-cyclorrhaphan species such as Chironomus riparius instead use out‑of‑plane cell divisions to limit head expansion. Loss or removal … Read more

reMarkable Unveils Paper Pro Move as a Compact E‑Ink Rival to iPad Mini

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On Sept. 3, 2025, MacRumors reported that reMarkable introduced the Paper Pro Move, a smaller e‑ink tablet positioned to compete with the iPad Mini by offering a pocketable, paper‑like note‑taking and reading experience. Key Takeaways reMarkable announced the Paper Pro Move, a reduced‑size e‑ink device aimed at users who want a more portable alternative to … Read more

Russia rejects any talks on foreign troops in Ukraine

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Published 4 September 2025 Russia on Wednesday refused to entertain discussions about deploying foreign troops to Ukraine, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow will not accept any proposals for an international post-conflict security force raised at or after the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. Key takeaways Maria Zakharova said Russia will not discuss … Read more

17th-Century Ghislandi Painting, Allegedly Looted by Nazis, Recovered in Argentina

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Argentine prosecutors announced on September 3, 2025, that they recovered a 17th‑century portrait by Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi in Mar del Plata; the work, long linked to art dealer Jacques Goudstikker and believed taken by Nazi forces during World War II, was turned over during an investigation that left two people detained and facing charges. … Read more

Parsons-Cowboys Fallout: Negotiation Breakdown and NFLPA Response

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Lead: After a mid-March meeting between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and 25-year-old pass rusher Micah Parsons, the sides diverged over an extension’s length; Parsons later accepted a four-year, $188 million deal from the Green Bay Packers following what his agent says were aborted follow-up negotiations with Dallas. Key Takeaways Parsons and Jerry Jones met in … Read more

China Weighs Curbs on Stock Speculation After $1.2 Trillion Rally

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Lead: Chinese financial regulators are reportedly weighing a package of market cooling measures in early September 2025 after a rapid $1.2 trillion rally in equities since the start of August, aiming to curb speculative flows and reduce the risk of sharp losses for retail investors. Key Takeaways Bloomberg reported regulators are considering measures to temper … Read more

Trump administration moves to end TPS for about 268,000 Venezuelans

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September 3, 2025 — The Department of Homeland Security announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections and work authorization for roughly 268,000 Venezuelan nationals enrolled under a 2021 designation, giving recipients about 60 days before their legal status lapses and urging them to pursue voluntary returns. Key Takeaways On Sept. 3, 2025, DHS … Read more