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Lead: On Sept. 7, 2025, multiple undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, degrading internet connectivity and raising latency across parts of Asia and the Middle East, with monitoring groups and service providers reporting outages while investigations continue. Key Takeaways Subsea cable failures in the Red Sea have slowed internet traffic and increased … Read more

On 3 September 2025 in Lisbon, investigators say a connecting cable on the Glória funicular broke moments before the carriages derailed into a building, killing 16 people and injuring at least 20; emergency braking was applied but did not stop the vehicle. Key takeaways A section of the funicular’s connecting cable fractured shortly before the … Read more

Former pilot Joseph David Emerson pleaded guilty in federal court on 6 September 2025 after admitting he tried to disable the engines of Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 during a 22 October 2023 flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco, forcing a diversion to Portland and triggering state and federal prosecutions. Key takeaways Joseph David Emerson … Read more

At the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman premiered to strong praise: the film reimagines the strange true story of Jeff Manchester — the so-called “Roofman” — and follows his late-1990s crime spree, 2004 escape and six-month concealment inside a Toys “R” Us. Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst lead a cast that gives … Read more

At IFA 2025 in Berlin on September 6, manufacturers from across consumer tech revealed an eclectic mix of new products and concepts — from climbing robot vacuums and a robotic lawn mower with a mechanical arm to the latest Qi2.2 25W MagSafe chargers, flagship headphones, new gaming handhelds, Gemini-powered TVs, and fresh tablets and laptops … Read more

On Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Department stopped providing a visible protection detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris at her Brentwood residence after internal criticism that officers were being reassigned from crime-suppression duties. Key takeaways The LAPD withdrew Metropolitan Division officers who had been assisting the California Highway Patrol (CHP) outside … Read more

On Saturday, September 6, 2025 (published September 7, 2025), tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched the drawn Powerball numbers, splitting a final jackpot of $1.787 billion — the second-largest U.S. lottery prize on record. Key Takeaways Final jackpot: $1.787 billion, split between two tickets in Missouri and Texas. Winners may choose an annuity of … Read more

Apple will host a livestreamed product event on September 9, 2025; the show begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. BST and can be viewed on Apple’s website, Apple’s YouTube channel, or in the Apple TV app. Expect the company to unveil the iPhone 17 family (including a thinner iPhone … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025 in Norman, Okla., transfer quarterback John Mateer accounted for three touchdowns, passing for 270 yards and rushing for 74, as No. 18 Oklahoma defeated No. 15 Michigan 24-13 at Memorial Stadium. Key Takeaways Oklahoma improved to 2-0 with a 24-13 victory over Michigan. John Mateer threw for 270 yards, ran … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — The Powerball drawing held Saturday produced the numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and a Powerball of 17 for an estimated $1.8 billion top prize, with a one-time cash option reported at about $826.4 million. It was not immediately clear whether any ticket matched all six numbers. Key Takeaways Winning numbers: … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025 at Autzen Stadium, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy accepted responsibility after the Cowboys were routed 69-3 by No. 6 Oregon, calling the game-plan overly complicated and promising to use the upcoming open week to simplify and correct errors before facing Tulsa on Sept. 19. Key Takeaways Oregon beat Oklahoma State … Read more

The U.S. Tennis Association asked broadcasters to refrain from highlighting crowd disruptions or reactions to President Trump, who is scheduled to attend the US Open men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, with the match expected to begin around 2 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The USTA reportedly sent a memo … Read more

On Sept. 6, 2025, the White House deployed ten F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico and authorized a Caribbean “kinetic strike” that killed 11 people alleged to be members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, marking a major shift toward using military force against drug networks. Key Takeaways Ten F-35 aircraft were sent to Puerto … Read more

Federal immigration agents raided a battery assembly site under construction near Ellabell, Ga., on Sept. 4–5, 2025, detaining nearly 500 people and pausing work at the HL‑GA Battery Company joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group—an operation officials called the largest single‑site Homeland Security enforcement action in recent memory. Nearly 500 workers … Read more

Lead: At the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2025, Sydney Sweeney delivered a commanding performance in David Michôd’s boxing biopic ‘Christy,’ earning a thunderous reception and immediate awards conversation. Key Takeaways Sydney Sweeney, 27 and Emmy-nominated, stars as boxer Christy Salters Martin in David Michôd’s biopic. The TIFF premiere drew a standing ovation … Read more