Blanchett, Gere and Hutton Remember Giorgio Armani

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Lead Giorgio Armani’s death prompted public tributes on September 7, 2025, from longtime friends and collaborators including Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. The three recounted decades-long ties to the designer, spotlighting his 1980s reshaping of menswear and later dominance on red carpets worldwide. Their memories trace moments from the 1980 film American Gigolo … Read more

2025 US Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner in four sets to win 2nd US Open title

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Lead: On September 8, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open title and his second Grand Slam of the year. The match at Arthur Ashe Stadium began after a roughly 30-minute delay tied to President Donald Trump’s visit and accompanying security measures. Alcaraz seized … Read more

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 arrive — full offers and alternatives

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Published: 07 September 2025 — Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Tab S11 this week, and retailers have already posted introductory bundles and discounts. The S25 FE is available immediately with a free storage upgrade (128GB→256GB) plus a $100 Amazon gift card; the Tab S11 is being listed with a free storage … Read more

Trump Draws Boos and Cheers at U.S. Open; Broadcasters Asked to Downplay Reactions

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FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open final on Sept. 7, 2025, drawing audible boos and occasional cheers as Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner and reclaimed the ATP world No. 1 ranking. His presence — the first at the Grand Slam since 2015 — prompted extra security screening, a roughly 30-minute … Read more

MTV VMAs 2025: Gaga, Grande and Carpenter Win in Muted Ceremony

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Lead On 8 September 2025 at Long Island’s UBS Arena, the MTV Video Music Awards staged a subdued three-hour ceremony that largely honoured women in pop and legacy artists. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each left with two trophies, while Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard lifetime achievement award. The telecast handed out … Read more

Thousands Protest in Chicago Against ICE and Trump’s National Guard Plan

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Lead: Thousands of people marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Donald Trump’s announced plan to send National Guard troops and additional immigration agents to the city. The demonstration, organized under the banner “Chicago Says No Trump No Troops,” drew wide public attention … Read more

France’s Financial Crisis Threatens Government Stability

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In early September 2025, France’s government confronted a political and fiscal breaking point as Prime Minister François Bayrou pushed a package of €44 billion in spending cuts and tax measures to stabilize public accounts. The proposal came amid record deficits and rising borrowing costs that have pushed national debt toward 116 percent of GDP. A … Read more

David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate in Molecular Biology, Dies at 87

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David Baltimore, the Nobel Prize–winning molecular biologist whose 1970s discovery of reverse transcription reshaped virology and enabled later gene‑therapy techniques, died at age 87 at his home in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. His wife, Alice Huang, said the cause was complications from multiple cancers. Baltimore’s work — first reported when he was in his late 30s … Read more

Javier Milei suffers stinging setback in Buenos Aires polls

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On 8 September 2025, voters in Buenos Aires province delivered a substantial rebuke to President Javier Milei’s coalition, handing the Peronist Fuerza Patria a clear lead as the country heads into October midterms. With more than 90% of ballots counted, Fuerza Patria took roughly 47% of the vote while Milei’s Libertad Avanza trailed at about … Read more

Over 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled Over Potential Drive-Power Loss

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On Sept. 7, 2025, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notified the public that Chrysler is recalling 91,787 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from model years 2022–2026 because a software fault in the hybrid control processor could cause a loss of drive power. NHTSA’s safety report warned that an unexpected … Read more

2025 Creative Arts Emmys: SNL50 wins 7, The Traitors takes 4 including Alan Cumming for Best Host

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Lead On Sunday night (September 7, 2025) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the second night of the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys capped a two-night run with SNL50: The Anniversary Special emerging as the single biggest winner, claiming seven statuettes. The Traitors won four awards, highlighted by Alan Cumming taking Best Reality Host. The … Read more

US Treasury Urges EU to Back Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers

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Published: Sep 7, 2025 — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sep. 7 urged the European Union to join Washington in tightening economic pressure on Moscow by considering additional sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries that import Russian crude. Bessent argued the measures could hasten a sharp downturn in Russia’s economy and push President Vladimir … Read more

Deal to Repatriate Detained South Korean Workers from Georgia

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Lead: Federal agents arrested 475 people at the Hyundai Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia, on Sept. 4, 2025, in a multi‑month immigration and criminal probe. South Korea says more than 300 of those detained are its nationals and has negotiated a plan for their return on a chartered flight under a voluntary‑departure arrangement. Seoul dispatched senior … Read more