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2025-09-03 — Amanda Anisimova produced a dramatic turnaround in New York, beating Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday to reach her first Flushing Meadows semifinal and her third major semifinal overall, less than two months after a 6-0, 6-0 loss to the same opponent in the … Read more

Shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed and crashed, sending one tram down the hill into a building and killing at least 15 people while injuring 18, Portuguese authorities said. Key Takeaways At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when the Glória funicular derailed on Wednesday evening. Emergency … Read more

Sept. 3, 2025 — Lady Gaga postponed her Miami concert hours before the scheduled start, saying the move was made to avoid a “significant risk” of long-term or permanent damage to her vocal cords. The singer called the decision “agonizing” and said she and her team are working to reschedule the date. Key Takeaways Gaga … Read more

Lead: A comparative study across dipteran embryos shows that two distinct, evolved mechanisms prevent destructive head–trunk tissue collision during gastrulation: Cyclorrhapha (including Drosophila melanogaster) form a transient cephalic furrow (CF) that acts as a mechanical sink, while non-cyclorrhaphan species such as Chironomus riparius instead use out‑of‑plane cell divisions to limit head expansion. Loss or removal … Read more

On Sept. 3, 2025, MacRumors reported that reMarkable introduced the Paper Pro Move, a smaller e‑ink tablet positioned to compete with the iPad Mini by offering a pocketable, paper‑like note‑taking and reading experience. Key Takeaways reMarkable announced the Paper Pro Move, a reduced‑size e‑ink device aimed at users who want a more portable alternative to … Read more

Published 4 September 2025 Russia on Wednesday refused to entertain discussions about deploying foreign troops to Ukraine, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow will not accept any proposals for an international post-conflict security force raised at or after the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. Key takeaways Maria Zakharova said Russia will not discuss … Read more

Argentine prosecutors announced on September 3, 2025, that they recovered a 17th‑century portrait by Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi in Mar del Plata; the work, long linked to art dealer Jacques Goudstikker and believed taken by Nazi forces during World War II, was turned over during an investigation that left two people detained and facing charges. … Read more

Lead: After a mid-March meeting between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and 25-year-old pass rusher Micah Parsons, the sides diverged over an extension’s length; Parsons later accepted a four-year, $188 million deal from the Green Bay Packers following what his agent says were aborted follow-up negotiations with Dallas. Key Takeaways Parsons and Jerry Jones met in … Read more

Lead: Chinese financial regulators are reportedly weighing a package of market cooling measures in early September 2025 after a rapid $1.2 trillion rally in equities since the start of August, aiming to curb speculative flows and reduce the risk of sharp losses for retail investors. Key Takeaways Bloomberg reported regulators are considering measures to temper … Read more

September 3, 2025 — The Department of Homeland Security announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections and work authorization for roughly 268,000 Venezuelan nationals enrolled under a 2021 designation, giving recipients about 60 days before their legal status lapses and urging them to pursue voluntary returns. Key Takeaways On Sept. 3, 2025, DHS … Read more

President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a lower court ruling that found many of his broad import tariffs unlawful, seeking a fast review that could determine whether billions in duties remain in place or must be refunded. Key takeaways The administration filed a petition late Wednesday asking the Supreme … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 3, 2025 in Boston, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs found that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated roughly $2.2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard University and ordered that the government may not cut or withhold additional funding while the case proceeds. Key Takeaways A federal judge ruled the administration’s grant cancellations … Read more

ConocoPhillips announced on Sept. 4, 2025 that it will reduce 20–25% of its roughly 13,000 global employees in a broad restructuring, a move CEO Ryan Lance outlined in a company video that coincided with a sharp drop in the company’s shares. Key Takeaways ConocoPhillips plans to cut 20–25% of its workforce, affecting about 2,600–3,250 employees. … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — In Paris on Sept. 4, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron convened more than 30 heads of state and government, joined virtually by President Volodymyr Zelensky, to present European plans and initial commitments intended to secure any future cease-fire or peace settlement with Russia and to signal a coordinated postwar security approach for … Read more

Texas lawmakers on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, approved a bill that would allow any Texas resident to sue manufacturers, distributors, doctors or others who provide abortion-inducing medication to people in Texas. The measure, expected to be signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and to take effect in December, imposes civil penalties of up to $100,000 … Read more