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Lead On Sept. 4, 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal asking the state’s highest court to reinstate a $500 million penalty that the Appellate Division recently voided in a business fraud case involving former President Donald J. Trump and his company. Key Takeaways Letitia James appealed the Appellate Division’s decision to … Read more

Five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to Retire One Week After Raiders Reunion Lead: On September 4, 2025, NFL Network insiders reported that Amari Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, told the Las Vegas Raiders he no longer has the desire to play and intends to retire one week after re-signing with the team, closing … Read more

The U.S. Department of Justice on Sept. 4, 2025 filed suit against Southern California Edison (SCE), alleging negligence tied to the Jan. 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena that killed 19 people and burned more than 14,000 acres, and seeking over $40 million to cover U.S. Forest Service suppression and rehabilitation costs. Key Takeaways The DOJ … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — The Israeli military said it controls roughly 40% of Gaza City after recent ground and air advances and announced plans to widen the campaign in the coming days. Gaza health authorities reported at least 53 people killed that day as bombardment and tank movements forced and displaced civilians across multiple neighbourhoods. … Read more

Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his resignation on Sept. 4, 2025, as the university continues to contend with a federal funding freeze. The administration said Schill will remain in his post until an interim president is named while the school works to restore about $790 million in suspended federal support tied to ongoing Title … Read more

September 4, 2025: Aid groups warn that as Israel advances on Gaza City and announces tighter rules for humanitarian actors, restrictions and logistical hurdles risk deepening a famine already declared in northern Gaza. Key Takeaways UN-backed panel declared famine conditions in Gaza City and the north; it warned of spread to central and southern Gaza … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, representatives for TikTok creator Haley Kalil denied that she is romantically involved with actor Austin Butler after a viral video of two people dining together sparked online speculation; representatives and Kalil say the woman in the clip is not her. Key Takeaways Haley Kalil (Haleyybaylee) and her representative have denied that … Read more

Health experts on 4 September 2025 urged earlier action on high blood pressure after data show rising heart attacks and strokes among people under 40 in the US: new guidance expands prevention advice, introduces a longer-term risk calculator and updates diet, medication and pregnancy recommendations to reduce future cardiovascular disease. Key Takeaways New guidance emphasizes … Read more

Who: U.S. Justice Department opened a criminal mortgage-fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. When: the probe was disclosed on Sept. 4, 2025. Where: grand jury subpoenas were issued in Georgia and Michigan. What: investigators are examining whether Cook listed multiple properties as primary residences on mortgage applications. Result: the inquiry follows an FHFA … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — Recent national polls find that most U.S. adults continue to back requiring routine childhood vaccinations for school attendance, even as Florida moves to eliminate state vaccine mandates and overall support has declined compared with past decades. Key Takeaways Major national surveys show a majority still favor school vaccine requirements, though support … Read more

Lead: On the evening of 3 September 2025 in central Lisbon, a tourist funicular car on the Elevador da Glória line derailed and crashed into a building on Avenida da Liberdade, killing 16 people and injuring 21, prompting a national day of mourning and urgent calls for accountability. Key takeaways Incident: A car from the … Read more

On September 4, 2025, ESPN reported that wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders he is retiring from the NFL. Key Takeaways Amari Cooper told the Las Vegas Raiders he is retiring from the NFL, according to ESPN. The report was published on September 4, 2025. Cooper is identified as a wide receiver … Read more

D.C. attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment On Sept. 4, 2025, Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed suit seeking to end a federal deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guard troops from seven states that have been in the District since Aug. 11, calling the presence an unlawful military occupation that … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, survivors in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province said a magnitude-6 earthquake left many women and girls waiting for aid after male rescue teams prioritized men and children and avoided physical contact with unrelated women, resulting in some injured women remaining trapped or untreated. Key Takeaways More than 2,200 people died and about … Read more

Published Sep. 4, 2025 — A new Trivia Thursday installment offers 20 questions about the Dallas Cowboys’ matchups with the Philadelphia Eagles and notable season openers. The quiz, released ahead of the 2025 season opener, highlights famous plays, records and rare game circumstances; answers are available in the accompanying photo gallery. Key Takeaways Jason Witten … Read more