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On Sept. 6, 2025, the Israeli military ordered residents of Gaza City to move south and struck multiple high-rise towers as it intensifies operations to seize control of the city of nearly 1 million. Hospital officials reported at least 27 people killed in the latest strikes; elsewhere medical sources said dozens more died while trying … Read more
Lead Seoul says it has secured an agreement with U.S. authorities to arrange the release and repatriation of hundreds of South Korean workers detained after a large U.S. immigration raid at a factory complex in Ellabell, Georgia. South Korea’s presidential chief of staff, Kang Hoon-sik, told officials on Sept. 7, 2025 that negotiators were finalizing … Read more
Lead: The U.S. has approved three updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025–2026 season, with regulatory changes narrowing who can receive a no-cost dose. In early September 2025 federal agencies authorized Moderna (6 months+), Pfizer (5 years+) and Novavax (12 years+) formulations that target the JN.1 lineage using the LP.8.1 strain. Federal guidance limits universal access … Read more
On Sept. 7, 2025 at MetLife Stadium, Aaron Rodgers, now 41 and wearing a Steelers uniform, walked off after Pittsburgh’s 34-32 victory over the New York Jets while visibly acknowledging the crowd. Rodgers completed 22-of-30 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and he engineered a late drive that set up Chris Boswell’s 60-yard game-winning … Read more
September 7, 2025 — Bruce Springsteen and former President Donald Trump were both present at the U.S. Open Men’s Singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025, marking their first public proximity since a widely reported summer exchange. Their simultaneous attendance drew visible reactions from the crowd and renewed public attention to a … Read more
Lead: On September 8, 2025, a video from a Philadelphia Phillies game circulated widely after a woman was seen taking a home‑run ball that a father had just given to his son. The clip ignited rapid online attempts to identify the woman, with several names circulated and at least two public denials. Hammonton Public Schools … Read more
Lead On 7 September 2025 at Flushing Meadows, the United States Tennis Association asked television partners to avoid showing crowd reactions when Donald Trump appears during the US Open men’s final. Internal emails reported by news outlets said the instruction aimed to limit on-screen disruptions; the USTA characterized it as part of a routine policy … Read more
Lead The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 7, 2025, delivered a blend of legacy honors, high-profile performances and onstage statements. Confirmed winners announced during the broadcast include Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Rosé and Bruno Mars, while Mariah Carey received her first-ever VMA with the Video Vanguard Award. The ceremony featured tributes and … Read more
Sept. 6, 2025 — Former President Donald Trump attended the US Open men’s final at Arthur Ashe Stadium as a guest of Rolex. His presence led to additional security measures and a roughly 30-minute delay to the match, and broadcasts captured a mixed reaction from the crowd. Key Takeaways Donald Trump was present at the … Read more
On September 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, at the Peacock Theater, actors including Dave Franco, Alison Brie and Brittany Snow joined other television creatives on the red carpet ahead of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor technical and artistic achievements in U.S. primetime television. Key Takeaways The Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place on … Read more
On Sept. 7, 2025, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned that U.S. payroll gains this year are narrowly concentrated in healthcare and hospitality, a pattern he says ‘only happens when the economy is in recession.’ Key Takeaways Majority of net payroll growth this year has come from healthcare and hospitality. Moody’s Mark Zandi calls … Read more
On Sept. 7, 2025 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in a rain-affected Week 1 matchup, paced by Geno Smith’s 362 passing yards and a late defensive stand that preserved the road victory. Key Takeaways Final score: Raiders 20, Patriots 13 (Week 1, Sept. 7, … Read more
At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Sept. 7–8, LL Cool J hosted a star-studded show that crowned Lady Gaga Artist of the Year, honored Mariah Carey with the Video Vanguard Award and featured a high-profile tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne alongside performances and key wins … Read more
September 7, 2025 — At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, Mariah Carey was presented the Video Vanguard Award while Lady Gaga took Artist of the Year; the ceremony also featured performances by Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Doja Cat and several others. Key takeaways Mariah Carey received the … Read more
Sept. 7, 2025 — Joe Flacco returned to the Cleveland lineup and energized the offense at the lakefront, but the Browns fell 17-16 to the Cincinnati Bengals after a newly signed kicker missed a critical late attempt and other mistakes stalled Cleveland’s comeback. Key Takeaways Joe Flacco made a strong start and helped drive the … Read more
