The US military is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike killed four people at a wedding in southern Iran. Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism about the reports but confirmed the investigation. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported numerous injuries and fatalities, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on US bases in the region.
Leon Black, founder of Apollo Global Management, has filed a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Black is under two subpoenas from the committee and claims it does not have the authority to compel him to disclose nondisclosure agreements.
Leon Black has initiated a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee, which is conducting an investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein. He is currently facing two subpoenas from the committee and argues that it does not have the power to force him to reveal nondisclosure agreements.
Tesla has launched a form for businesses interested in purchasing Cybercab fleets or providing infrastructure for its autonomous vehicle network. This initiative suggests a potential shift in Tesla's strategy to include third-party operators in its robotaxi plans. The company has previously focused on operating its own fleet but may now be looking to expand through partnerships.
The CDC is still counting two measles deaths that were deleted from its public data at the request of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reports indicate that the deaths were initially accepted as measles-related by CDC staff before being removed from the agency's website. Pennsylvania is currently facing a measles outbreak with over 540 reported cases.
A report from the US Census indicates that senior citizens now outnumber young children globally for the first time in history. By 2025, those aged 65 and older will constitute 10.5% of the world population, with projections showing significant increases in this demographic, particularly in developing regions. This shift may pose challenges for welfare systems as the working-age population declines.
Maria Bartiromo has left Fox News Media, as announced by the network on Thursday. Her departure raises questions about possible future roles, including a potential position in the Trump administration. Bartiromo's last appearance on air was on August 9.
U.S. and British law enforcement leaders have initiated a joint crackdown on Chinese-linked scam centers, signing a memorandum to enhance international cooperation against cryptocurrency and cyber-enabled investment fraud. The agreement includes plans for parallel investigations and information sharing, with an in-person disruption operation scheduled for early October in London.
Tesla has introduced the Cybercab, a vehicle designed to operate without a steering wheel. This development aligns with CEO Elon Musk's goal of creating fully autonomous cars.
Slava Veder, a notable photographer known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph "Burst of Joy," has died at the age of 99. His work captured significant moments during the Vietnam War, particularly the emotional reunions of soldiers with their families.
A proposal for a visitor screening center near the White House has progressed, with the entrance planned for Sherman Park, located southeast of the White House.
A proposal for a new visitor screening center at the White House is advancing, with the entrance planned for Sherman Park, located southeast of the White House.
Four individuals, including a musician, his pregnant wife, and their daughter, were found shot and killed in a residential building near Mexico City. Authorities arrested two suspects in connection with the case, and the investigation is ongoing.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries threatened to take action against Democratic Representatives Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez after they supported a procedural rule that advanced an anti-socialism resolution and other GOP measures. Golden defended his vote as necessary for his district's lobster industry, while Jeffries indicated the matter would be referred to the House Democratic Caucus’ Committee on Caucus Rules for further discussion.
Brandon London analyzes the upcoming matchup between the New York Giants' interior offensive linemen and the Dallas Cowboys' defensive tackles. The focus is on players Francis Mauigoa, John Michael Schmitz, and Jon Runyan Jr. from the Giants, and Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark from the Cowboys.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, is set to attend the Islamic Society of North America's annual convention, which has faced criticism for featuring speakers who question the official narrative of the September 11 attacks. El-Sayed has previously faced scrutiny for past comments related to 9/11 but maintains that he condemns terrorism. If elected, he would be the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
Dianna Russini, former senior NFL insider for The Athletic, is exploring new media opportunities following her departure in April 2026 after an investigation into her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Reports indicate Barstool Sports is a potential employer, and sources suggest she plans to return to sports media soon. The Athletic's investigation found that most of her work was unrelated to Vrabel, though some reporting was deemed inappropriate.
On September 3, 2026, AI services from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI faced outages. OpenAI cited a routing error, while Anthropic reported a partial outage affecting its Claude models. SpaceX attributed issues with Grok to an outage at its Memphis compute center. There were also unconfirmed reports of a Google Gemini outage.
Senator Ted Cruz is reportedly considering a presidential campaign for 2028, having traveled to Iowa multiple times this year. In a recent podcast, he discussed the potential impact of President Trump's endorsement and criticized Vice President JD Vance. Cruz has expressed his ambitions but faces competition from other Republican candidates.
The Trump administration has filed a request with the Supreme Court to approve a regulation that would restrict the U.S. Postal Service from delivering ballots to states lacking voter data sharing with the federal government. This move aims to enforce new mail voting limits.
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