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Sept. 4, 2025 — The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan military aircraft flew close to a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Jason Dunham, in international waters, calling the action a highly provocative move that aimed to disrupt ongoing counter-narcotics operations. Key Takeaways The incident occurred on Sept. 4, 2025, in international waters near US Navy … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, Afghan authorities reported that a powerful magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck the country on Sunday has killed more than 2,200 people and injured nearly 4,000, with the worst loss concentrated in mountainous Kunar province near the Pakistan border as rescue teams race to reach isolated villages. Key Takeaways Death toll exceeds 2,200; … Read more

Bringing Up Bates alum Erin Bates Paine was admitted to the ICU after developing a severe UTI and kidney infection that led to septic shock following the birth of her seventh child, Henry (born Aug. 25, 2025); husband Chad Paine says she later suffered a lengthy, severe seizure and remains under intensive care. Key Takeaways … Read more

Broadcom Inc. reported on Sept. 4, 2025 that in fiscal Q3 semiconductor revenue rose 26% year‑over‑year, helping the company deliver non‑GAAP EPS of $1.69 and total revenue of $15.95 billion, both ahead of Wall Street estimates. Key Takeaways Semiconductor revenue increased 26% year‑over‑year in Q3. Total revenue for the quarter was $15.95 billion, beating estimates … Read more

Traders and investors in U.S. markets on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, kept stock futures largely unchanged ahead of the August nonfarm payrolls report due Friday; the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record while mixed private payroll data and strong corporate results drove selective gains. Key Takeaways Dow futures were up about 4 points (0.01%); … Read more

Lead: On Sept. 4, 2025, this piece examines whether Dunder Mifflin — the fictional paper company at the center of NBC’s The Office — ever truly shuts down in the series’ canon and how readings that invoke the film or idea of “The Paper” help explain ownership change, business survival and the show’s final status: … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — A federal judge who declared last year that Google unlawfully maintained a search monopoly ordered the company to syndicate portions of its search results and parts of its index to qualified rivals while barring some exclusive default deals; the judge stopped short of forcing a breakup of Chrome or Android. Key … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Jason Dunham in international waters in the Caribbean, prompting a stern Pentagon warning and heightening tensions after a U.S. strike two days earlier killed 11 people aboard a Venezuelan vessel said to be carrying illegal narcotics. Key Takeaways Two … Read more

Published September 5, 2025 — Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai party and a prominent backer of cannabis decriminalisation, is poised to be elected prime minister by parliament after striking a deal with the largest opposition grouping and pledging to call a fresh general election within four months. Key takeaways Anutin Charnvirakul, 58, leads the … Read more

On September 4–5, 2025, Asian stock markets rose as a Wall Street rally extended into the region, supported by signals of a cooling U.S. labor market that boosted expectations the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates this month. Key Takeaways Asian shares climbed about 0.7% on the session. Mainland China indexes rebounded after a slump … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, reporting tied to Boston Sports Journal and other outlets revealed that Kawhi Leonard may have received an additional $20 million in Aspiration stock on top of a $28 million endorsement agreement, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company — facts that have prompted fresh questions about whether … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets performed a low-altitude flyover of the U.S. guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in the southern Caribbean Sea, a Pentagon official said, in a move the United States called a provocative show of force; the ship did not return fire. Key Takeaways The flyover occurred on Sept. … Read more

On Sept. 4, 2025, a severe thunderstorm with lightning prompted stadium officials at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to evacuate open seating and suspend the Cowboys–Eagles contest around 10:25 p.m. ET, with the Eagles leading 24–20; play resumed at 11:30 p.m. ET and the Eagles completed a 24–20 victory. Key Takeaways Storm-related evacuation ordered at … Read more

Sabalenka Holds Off Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Reach US Open Final Who: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula. When: Thursday night (US Open quarterfinal). Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York (roof closed for rain). What: Sabalenka recovered from a set down to beat Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the US Open final. Result: … Read more

Sept. 4, 2025 — Allegations that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard received $28 million in payments tied to a bankrupt tree-planting startup have prompted the NBA to open an investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention involving Aspiration Partners and links to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Key takeaways Aspiration Partners agreed to a $28 million endorsement … Read more