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Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy told agency staff on Sept. 5, 2025, in an internal town hall that the United States will outpace China in returning astronauts to the lunar surface, urging faster innovation while stressing that missions must remain safe. Key Takeaways Sean Duffy, also serving as Transportation Secretary, addressed NASA employees at a … Read more

South Sudan returned a Mexican national, identified as Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, to Mexico after he was deported from the United States in July, the South Sudanese foreign ministry said in a statement on September 6, 2025. The transfer was coordinated with Mexico’s embassy based in Ethiopia and followed diplomatic arrangements between the two governments. Key Takeaways … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 6, 2025, thousands marched in Washington, D.C., from Meridian Hill Park to Freedom Plaza to protest the fourth week of National Guard troops and federal agents deployed to the city, demanding an end to what organizers call a federal occupation. Key Takeaways Protest on Sept. 6 drew thousands and covered more than … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel-winning computer scientist often called the “godfather of AI,” told the Financial Times he expects artificial intelligence to displace large numbers of workers while driving a sharp rise in corporate profits, a pattern he attributed to the workings of capitalism rather than the technology itself. Key Takeaways Hinton … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 475 people, most of them South Korean nationals, on Sept. 5 at an electric-vehicle battery plant under construction in Ellabell, Georgia. The large enforcement action at the Hyundai Motor Group–LG Energy Solution joint venture has prompted urgent diplomatic concern in Seoul and immediate corporate … Read more

Magomed Imavov defeated Borralho in the UFC main event on Sept. 6, 2025, then used his post-fight platform to call for a bout with Khamzat Chimaev. Key Takeaways Imavov won the UFC main event held Sept. 6, 2025, defeating opponent Borralho. The victory was decisive enough that Imavov publicly targeted Khamzat Chimaev as his next … Read more

Acting Governor Sylvia Luke on Friday declared a statewide emergency in Hawaii as Hurricane Kiko moves across the eastern Pacific and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy surf, and heavy rain to parts of the islands by early next week. Key Takeaways Statewide emergency declared by acting Governor Sylvia Luke on Friday, Sept. … Read more

On September 6, 2025, Instruo and viral artist Modern Biology introduced the Pocket Scion, a $149 portable instrument that converts tiny electrical signals from plants or skin into MIDI and on-board synthesis. Key Takeaways Pocket Scion is a compact biofeedback-driven instrument priced at $149. It was developed in collaboration between Instruo and Modern Biology. The … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch from Maryland to Maine until 8 p.m. ET and placing more than 25 million people along the I-95 corridor on alert for damaging winds, hail, lightning and localized flash flooding. Key Takeaways More … Read more

At the 2025 Venice International Film Festival on 6 September, US indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly took the Golden Lion for Father Mother Sister Brother, a three‑part film featuring Cate Blanchett and an ensemble cast; Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab was named runner‑up with the Silver Lion after a 23‑minute standing ovation. … Read more

Who: Powerball; When: Saturday drawing on Sept. 6, 2025; Where: across 45 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; What: an estimated $1.8 billion grand prize after more than 40 rollovers; Result: one ticket will claim the annuity or a cash option if matched. Key Takeaways The Powerball drawing set for Saturday … Read more

On September 5, 2025 in São Paulo, the Kansas City Chiefs opened the season with a 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena; Xavier Worthy exited with a shoulder injury on the third offensive play while Patrick Mahomes produced 315 total yards in an effort to keep Kansas City close. Key Takeaways … Read more

On Sept. 6, 2025, President Donald Trump posted a military-style image on Truth Social threatening federal action in Chicago, writing that he “loves the smell of deportations in the morning” and warning the city would soon learn “why it’s called the Department of War.” The message followed an executive order signed Friday that designates “Department … Read more

On Sept. 6, 2025 in Venice, Italy, veteran indie director Jim Jarmusch won the festival’s top honor, the Golden Lion, for his quietly comic family triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett. Key Takeaways Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother received the Golden Lion at the 2025 Venice Film … Read more

Lead: On 6 September 2025, US immigration officials notified Salvadoran national Kilmar Ábrego García that he could be removed to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini after reversing a prior plan to send him to Uganda; the change follows his claims of fear if returned to Uganda and comes amid broader disputes over his immigration … Read more