Trump’s Shortlist for Fed Chair: Waller, Hassett, Warsh

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Sept. 6, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing three finalists to lead the Federal Reserve after criticizing current Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. The contenders are Fed Governor Christopher Waller (66), White House economic director Kevin Hassett (63), and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh (55); Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has … Read more

Florida Surgeon General Ladapo Challenges Vaccine Mandates, Drawing Medical Pushback

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Sept. 6, 2025 — In St. Petersburg, Fla., Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced this week that the state will pursue removing long-standing vaccine requirements for schoolchildren and other groups, calling those mandates “slavery” and triggering sharp responses from medical organizations and federal regulators. Key Takeaways Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, said the … Read more

LIVE: Lions vs. Packers — Madden 26 Simulation Preview

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Who: Pride of Detroit hosts a live Madden 26 simulation of the Detroit Lions vs. the Green Bay Packers. When: 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Where: Twitch.tv/prideofdetroit and YouTube.com/@Prideofdetroit. What: a roughly 90-minute simulated game with live commentary, lineup updates and interactive polls that will produce a single virtual result for Week … Read more

Cities Brace as Trump Threatens National Guard Deployments

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On Sept. 6, 2025, Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans moved to steady community events and law-enforcement plans after President Trump said he could send National Guard troops to those cities to address crime; local officials and organizers are preparing for possible deployments while noting reported declines in overall crime rates in the affected cities. Key … Read more

Cato factory owners say federal raid ‘terrorized’ staff

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Owners of Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato, N.Y., said they were shocked after more than 50 federal agents, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raided their plant on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, detaining about 70 workers and forcing a temporary shutdown of production. Key takeaways Federal agents and local deputies raided the Nutrition Bar Confectioners … Read more

Toddler Survives Aggressive Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor After Intense Treatment

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When 11‑month‑old Jonny Terrell developed repeated infections and a rapidly swollen abdomen in August 2024, his mother, Emily Robichau, took him to Massachusetts General Hospital where scans and a biopsy revealed a malignant rhabdoid tumor in his liver; after a tailored course of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, Jonny is now in remission and under close … Read more

Israeli Forces Tell Gaza City Residents to Leave, Strike Tower

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On Sept. 6, 2025, the Israeli military instructed residents of Gaza City to move south toward Khan Younis and struck a multi-storey tower as its forces pressed deeper into the enclave’s largest urban area, actions that contributed to further displacement and reports of civilian deaths. Key Takeaways Israel ordered civilians in parts of Gaza City … Read more

College Football Cheat Sheet: Sleepy Saturday Does Not Mean Boring Saturday

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On Sept. 6, 2025, Week 2 of the college football season presents a full slate of games across the country — highlighted by Michigan’s trip to Norman for a top-20 showdown with Oklahoma, a renewed Kansas–Missouri rivalry, and several conference tests and trophy games that keep the weekend lively despite a quieter overall feel. Key … Read more

Commanders vs. Giants: Week 1 Preview and Five Questions

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Who/When/Where/What/Result — The Washington Commanders open the 2025 regular season against the New York Giants this Week 1 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, kickoff Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Washington arrives off a 12-5 2024 campaign that ended in the NFC Championship game; New York finished 3-14 last season but reshaped its roster in … Read more

Raid on Hyundai-LG Georgia Site Jolts South Korea

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U.S. immigration agents on Sept. 4, 2025 detained 475 people at the Hyundai–LG electric‑vehicle battery construction site in Ellabell, Georgia, most of them South Korean nationals working for subcontractors or on business trips; the arrests have unsettled Seoul and shaken investor confidence. Key Takeaways U.S. authorities said 475 people were detained at the Ellabell, Ga., … Read more

U.S. Takes a 10% Stake in Intel Amid AI Chip Race

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September 6, 2025 — The U.S. federal government has become Intel’s largest single shareholder after converting federal semiconductor grants into roughly a 10% equity stake, a move aimed at strengthening domestic production of advanced AI chips amid competition with China and concerns over supply-chain risks. Key Takeaways The Trump administration converted federal CHIPS-era grants and … Read more

Karina Milei: Argentina’s Mysterious First Sister

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Karina Milei, 52, has emerged from behind the scenes after several leaked audio recordings thrust Argentina’s presidential sister into the spotlight on Sept. 6, 2025 — stirring fresh allegations of financial impropriety even as President Javier Milei, 54, continues to publicly defend her and her role in running his party ahead of critical midterm elections. … Read more

What to expect during the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8

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Watchers across Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe should be able to see a total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7–8, 2025, as Earth’s shadow progressively darkens the full moon and briefly turns it a deep red during an approximately 82‑minute totality. Key takeaways The eclipse is visible in full across large parts of Asia, western … Read more

Surfer Killed in Suspected Shark Mauling Off Sydney’s Long Reef

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September 6, 2025 — A 57-year-old experienced surfer was fatally mauled by a suspected large shark while surfing with friends in the Pacific waters off northern Sydney, between Long Reef and Dee Why beaches; bystanders pulled him ashore but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Key Takeaways The victim was a 57-year-old male surfer, married with a … Read more