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On 6 September 2025, President Donald Trump warned that Venezuelan military aircraft that put US naval vessels in danger would be shot down, after reports that Venezuelan jets flew close to a US ship off South America and following a US strike that killed 11 people aboard a vessel US officials described as drug‑carrying. Key … Read more
Lead On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed it is preparing a report, expected this month under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that will examine possible links between prenatal acetaminophen use, certain vitamin issues and autism spectrum disorder; HHS declined to preview conclusions while many medical experts say current … Read more
On 6 September 2025 Tesla’s board unveiled a proposed compensation plan that could award CEO Elon Musk up to $1 trillion if he meets aggressive growth and performance targets, aiming to keep him at the company through a decade of expansion. Key Takeaways The board filed a plan on 6 September 2025 proposing a series … Read more
Federal agents carried out a months-long investigation that culminated in a large immigration enforcement action at Hyundai Motor Group’s Ellabell, Georgia, battery plant construction site in early September, detaining 475 people—most identified as Korean nationals—and pausing work on the project. Key Takeaways Federal and state authorities arrested 475 people at the Hyundai Metaplant site in … Read more
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended limits on COVID vaccine recommendations while praising Operation Warp Speed, drawing sharp questions from Republican senators and bipartisan concern. Key Takeaways Sen. Bill Cassidy and other Republicans challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his … Read more
Kenvue Shares Drop After Report RFK Jr May Link Prenatal Tylenol to Autism On 6 September 2025, shares of Kenvue, maker of Tylenol (acetaminophen), fell sharply after reports that US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would suggest a link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism; shares dropped about 14% intraday and closed down roughly … Read more
In 1978 NASA selected 35 new astronaut candidates — including six women — and the Space Shuttle era that followed (notably Sally Ride’s flight on 18 June 1983, STS-7) forced the agency to confront equipment gaps, cultural biases and recruitment practices that had limited women’s roles in human spaceflight. Key takeaways In 1978 NASA’s astronaut … Read more
Windows 10 users can get another year of security updates if they enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) from the Windows 10 Update settings before Oct. 14, 2025; enrolled systems will receive security-only updates through Oct. 13, 2026. Key Takeaways Microsoft offers one additional year of security updates for Windows 10 via the ESU … Read more
Lead: On September 5, 2025, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed US employers added just 22,000 jobs in August, a sharp slowdown that undercuts President Donald Trump’s claim of a booming economy and raises questions about the outlook for growth and the midterm political environment. Key Takeaways August payrolls rose by only 22,000, signaling … Read more
Lead: On Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium (expected start ~4 p.m. ET), American Amanda Anisimova will meet world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 US Open women’s singles final; Anisimova is chasing her first Grand Slam eight weeks after a heavy Wimbledon defeat, while Sabalenka aims to defend the title she won in 2024. … Read more
On September 5, 2025 at an economic forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western troops stationed in Ukraine during active operations would be treated by Moscow as a threat and considered “legitimate targets for destruction.” His remarks followed announcements that 26 countries had pledged forces as part of post-war security guarantees … Read more
On September 4, 2025, before the first offensive snap of the NFL season opener in Philadelphia, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott; the Eagles went on to win 24-20. Key Takeaways Jalen Carter was ejected before playing a snap after spitting on Dak Prescott on Sept. … Read more
Sept. 5, 2025 — In São Paulo at Corinthians Arena, Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 season-opening victory over the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for 318 yards and three touchdowns while a stingy Chargers defense limited the Chiefs’ comeback attempts. Key Takeaways Justin Herbert passed for 318 yards … Read more
Sept. 6, 2025 — The Israeli military on Saturday urged Palestinians in Gaza City to relocate south to a designated coastal area near Khan Younis as its forces press deeper into the enclave’s largest urban centre, raising the prospect of large-scale displacement amid heavy strikes. Key Takeaways On Sept. 6, Israeli forces called on Gaza … Read more
On Sept 3, 2025 in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, President Xi Jinping staged a large military parade attended by about 50,000 people and by foreign leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, using the event to display advanced weaponry and to call on nations to choose ‘peace or war,’ a message that … Read more
