Naomi Osaka dominated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, securing her first Grand Slam quarterfinal berth in over four years. Osaka's consistent performance, marked by a strong serve and powerful strokes, overwhelmed Gauff's 33 unforced errors. This victory propels Osaka to her fifth major quarterfinal; she's...
Hundreds of Yemenis mourned the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, killed in an Israeli strike. The attack followed a Houthi missile launch toward Israel. The funeral in Sanaa saw mourners protesting against Israel and the U.S. Simultaneously, the Houthis attacked an oil tanker in the...
Facing a $1.1 billion funding cut, PBS and NPR stations are scrambling to stay afloat. Many launched emergency fundraisers, exceeding expectations in some areas. While some stations received significant donations, others face job cuts and programming reductions. The crisis is forcing collaboration among stations to share services...
Following a National Guard takeover of Washington D.C., Donald Trump declared the capital "crime-free." He praised Mayor Bowser's cooperation in eliminating crime, contrasting it with other cities' approaches. However, D.C. police reported 442 crimes in the past week, including 50 violent crimes. Trump's administration, including the National...
Week 1 college football saw major upsets. Ohio State defeated Texas, ending Texas's reign as preseason No. 1. LSU also triumphed over Clemson, potentially setting them up for a top ranking. Alabama suffered a loss, raising concerns. Other teams like Penn State and Georgia had dominant...
Micah Parsons, the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after a trade to the Green Bay Packers, is dealing with a back injury. He suffered an L4/L5 facet joint sprain and may need a facet injection before Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Despite receiving treatment and participating in...
Sam's Club is open on Labor Day with limited hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members. They're also offering a half-off membership deal. Many other stores, including Walmart, Kroger, and various retailers, are also open, but with...
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz, 28, secretly married model Kate Harrison, 34, over Labor Day weekend. The couple, dating since 2018, had a unique wedding with personal touches like fishing, horseback riding, and poker. Moretz wore a stunning blue Louis Vuitton gown, defying traditional white wedding attire. They...
Ursula von der Leyen proposed a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as a post-war security measure, potentially involving tens of thousands of soldiers with US support. This plan, while welcomed by some, is highly divisive. While some European countries like France and the UK are discussing it, others...
Six years ago, a young Coco Gauff faced Naomi Osaka at the US Open. Despite a loss, the post-match interaction between them became memorable. Osaka, then world No. 1, surprisingly invited Gauff for a joint interview, showcasing sportsmanship. Now, both players are top contenders at the 2025 US...
