Live Updates: Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says - CBS News 5 Sep 2026, 7:27 am

1. Live Updates: Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says  CBS News
2. Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it happened  The Guardian
3. Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’  apnews.com
4. Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'  pbs.org
5. Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon  Reuters

After a mistrial, what’s next in the Lindsay Clancy case? - The Washington Post 5 Sep 2026, 6:44 am

1. After a mistrial, what’s next in the Lindsay Clancy case?  The Washington Post
2. Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks  BBC
3. What Will Happen to Lindsay Clancy in the Long Term?  The New York Times
4. Lindsay Clancy’s trial ended in a mistrial. Now what?  CNN
5. Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial – what happens next?  The Guardian

Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats - The New York Times 5 Sep 2026, 6:04 am

1. Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats  The New York Times
2. Philippine VP Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged grave threats  Reuters
3. Philippines’ VP Duterte Posts Bail, Says She Fears for Her Life  Bloomberg.com
4. Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president  NPR
5. Ridon: Sara Duterte arrest case separate from impeachment  Inquirer.net

Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms - The Washington Post 5 Sep 2026, 5:05 am

1. Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms  The Washington Post
2. At the center of Pa.’s measles outbreak, those closest to the most vulnerable feel ‘helpless’  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
3. C.D.C. Says No Deaths This Year Attributed to Measles  The New York Times
4. Kennedy acknowledges one measles death in Pennsylvania  Reuters
5. Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices  WIRED

Horoscope for Saturday, September 05, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times 5 Sep 2026, 5:01 am

1. Horoscope for Saturday, September 05, 2026  Chicago Sun-Times
2. Horoscopes Today, September 5, 2026  USA Today
3. Daily Horoscope: September 5: The Timing Could Be Better  People.com
4. Your Daily FinanceScope for September 05, 2026  yahoo.com
5. Royal Stars Horoscope for Sat., Sept. 5, 2026  Dallas News

LSU blinks, for now, on the issue of putting former NFL players on the roster - NBC Sports 5 Sep 2026, 4:31 am

1. LSU blinks, for now, on the issue of putting former NFL players on the roster  NBC Sports
2. Sources: LSU leaves Wright, Harris off roster for season opener  ESPN
3. ‘You Don’t See Me Suing Georgia’ — Former SEC Star Picks Sides in LSU HC Lane Kiffin’s ‘Absurd’ War Over NFL Transfer Controversy  Yahoo Sports
4. Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster  apnews.com
5. LSU Declines to Add Former NFL Players to Roster Stream of NCAA Football  CBS Sports

Germany’s far-right AfD is poised for power – and split on whether to cozy up to Trump - CNN 5 Sep 2026, 4:01 am

1. Germany’s far-right AfD is poised for power – and split on whether to cozy up to Trump  CNN
2. Opinion | Something Alarming Is About to Happen in Germany  The New York Times
3. All eyes on Saxony-Anhalt – what will AfD do if it wins German state poll?  The Guardian
4. Saxony-Anhalt: Small parties will be the kingmakers  DW.com
5. Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote  BBC

Ex-‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton’s ‘panic’ Google search after pedophilia chatroom incident revealed - Page Six 5 Sep 2026, 2:56 am

1. Ex-‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton’s ‘panic’ Google search after pedophilia chatroom incident revealed  Page Six
2. New details emerge in suspension of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer  KTLA
3. ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired after pedophilia chat room incident  Los Angeles Times
4. Suspended 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Went To Pedophilia Chatroom By Accident: Attorney  Yahoo News New Zealand
5. ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony  Variety

Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says - The Guardian 5 Sep 2026, 2:15 am

1. Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says  The Guardian
2. Nepal-China floods latest: Rescuers in Nepal pull Chinese national alive from tunnel 10 days after floods  CNN
3. Rescuers in Nepal pull a Chinese national alive from a hydropower tunnel 10 days after floods  apnews.com
4. Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others  Reuters
5. Rescuers in Nepal pull out two more people alive 10 days after devastating floods  NBC News

In Major Leak Hunt, Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members - The New York Times 5 Sep 2026, 2:08 am

1. In Major Leak Hunt, Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members  The New York Times
2. Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report  Al Jazeera
3. Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks of sensitive information on weapons stockpiles, sources say  CBS News
4. Report: Members of US military’s Joint Staff polygraphed over leaks on munition shortages caused by Iran war  The Times of Israel
5. Senior U.S. military leaders faced polygraphs in leak probe of weapons stockpiles  abc45.com

Inside the fight against mosquitoes spreading dengue fever in Florida - Tampa Bay Times 5 Sep 2026, 2:08 am

1. Inside the fight against mosquitoes spreading dengue fever in Florida  Tampa Bay Times
2. Surgeon general urges precautions against dengue  FOX 13 Tampa Bay
3. Hillsborough County leads Florida dengue fever cases as total doubles in 1 week  WFLA
4. Dengue cases in Florida nearly double in one week, here's where  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
5. Florida Surgeon General Reminds Floridians to Take Precautions Against Dengue Ahead of Labor Day Weekend  Florida Department of Health (.gov)

‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Kate O’Flynn Astonishes in Mike Leigh’s Simple but Profoundly Moving Final Film - IndieWire 5 Sep 2026, 1:47 am

1. ‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Kate O’Flynn Astonishes in Mike Leigh’s Simple but Profoundly Moving Final Film  IndieWire
2. Tender Loving Care review – Mike Leigh’s tender and elusive study of love and mortality  The Guardian
3. 'Tender Loving Care' Review: Kate O'Flynn in Mike Leigh's Warm Drama  The Hollywood Reporter
4. Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Earns Raves at Telluride  World of Reel
5. Mike Leigh’s possible farewell bows at Telluride as Bleecker Street eyes awards season  Martin Cid Magazine

ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond - apnews.com 5 Sep 2026, 1:33 am

1. ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond  apnews.com
2. ICE Agent Charged With Six Counts of Lying About Minnesota Shooting  The New York Times
3. Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses in Minnesota shooting, sources say  CBS News
4. ICE agent indictment includes new details of shooting that wounded Venezuelan man  mprnews.org
5. ICE agent due in court after recent federal indictment  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Vance says 'everything' on the table to pressure Iran as US diesel prices hit record high - Fox News 5 Sep 2026, 1:18 am

1. Vance says 'everything' on the table to pressure Iran as US diesel prices hit record high  Fox News
2. Iran War Helps to Drive U.S. Diesel Prices to New High  The New York Times
3. U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops  Los Angeles Times
4. Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record  Reuters
5. US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods  apnews.com

After 8 years, Europe’s BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury - Ars Technica 4 Sep 2026, 10:49 pm

1. After 8 years, Europe’s BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury  Ars Technica
2. A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
3. Mercury’s enduring mysteries are ready for an unprecedented close-up  CNN
4. The spacecraft BepiColombo is finally nearing Mercury after 8 years in space  Scientific American
5. After an Eight-Year Journey, Two Spacecraft Have Begun Their Arrival to Mercury, the Inner Solar System's Most Mysterious Planet  Smithsonian Magazine

USA vs. China winners, losers: Caitlin Clark sets record, Cathy Engelbert's timing - USA Today 4 Sep 2026, 10:48 pm

1. USA vs. China winners, losers: Caitlin Clark sets record, Cathy Engelbert's timing  USA Today
2. Clark, Howard lead U.S. rout of China in women's World Cup opener  ESPN
3. USA Women’s National Team Knock Off China 94-61 in 2026 FIBA World Cup Opener  USA Basketball
4. Caitlin Clark not in Team USA's starting 5 for FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener vs China  Fox News
5. Team USA ranked: Which players can help deliver FIBA World Cup gold  USA Today

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure - apnews.com 4 Sep 2026, 10:48 pm

1. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure  apnews.com
2. Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw WNBA boom, to retire as commissioner  ESPN
3. Who should be the next WNBA commissioner? Potential candidates to replace Cathy Engelbert - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA tenure: the wins and losses that defined her seven years  The Guardian
5. BREAKING: Cathy Engelbert talks about decision to retire as WNBA commissioner  The IX Sports

Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege' - pbs.org 4 Sep 2026, 10:35 pm

1. Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege'  pbs.org
2. Trump to Break Ground on Arch Before Getting Approval  The New York Times
3. Veterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch  The Washington Post
4. Judge reinforces order barring immediate work on Trump arch in Washington  Reuters
5. Vietnam veterans suing over Trump’s arch seek court block ahead of groundbreaking  The Hill

iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview - MacRumors 4 Sep 2026, 10:26 pm

1. iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview  MacRumors
2. Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products  Bloomberg.com
3. What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 18 launch event on Wednesday  Fast Company
4. What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event  theverge.com
5. Apple's Foldable iPhone May Contribute $14 Billion to December Quarter Revenue, Morgan Stanley Says  Yahoo Finance

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictions - Reuters 4 Sep 2026, 9:56 pm

1. US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictions  Reuters
2. US judge extends block on Trump order to restrict mail-in voting | US voting rights  The Guardian
3. Postal Service Internal Watchdog Opens Inquiry After Whistle-Blower’s Complaint  The New York Times
4. Judge again blocks Trump’s effort to restrict mail voting as ballots start going out  NBC News
5. Here’s who is mostly likely to vote by mail  CNN

4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department - NPR 4 Sep 2026, 9:47 pm

1. 4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department  NPR
2. Former labor secretary misused funds and drank on the job, report finds  The Washington Post
3. Watchdog issues scathing report on Trump’s former labor secretary  The Hill
4. Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds  Fox News
5. Ex-Labor secretary drank at work, brought staff to strip club, watchdog says  USA Today

Rescue satellite gets close to NASA’s doomed telescope, even if it can’t save it - apnews.com 4 Sep 2026, 9:44 pm

In win for GOP, Supreme Court greenlights lower ad rates for political parties - Politico 4 Sep 2026, 9:42 pm

1. In win for GOP, Supreme Court greenlights lower ad rates for political parties  Politico
2. Supreme Court backs Republican request to lower TV ad rates  CNN
3. Supreme Court backs Republicans in election ad rate dispute  NBC News
4. Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms  apnews.com
5. US Supreme Court preserves parties' access to cheap ads, siding with Republicans  Reuters

Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son - CBS News 4 Sep 2026, 9:26 pm

1. Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son  CBS News
2. Farage seeks to shore up damaged leadership as scandal engulfs Reform conference  The Guardian
3. Nigel Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judiciary in Reform conference speech  BBC
4. Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules?  Al Jazeera
5. For Nigel Farage, loyalty is a one-way street on road to nowhere  The Times

Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike - apnews.com 4 Sep 2026, 8:57 pm

1. Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike  apnews.com
2. U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%  CNBC
3. US added 162,000 jobs in August, smashing expectations: jobs report  Yahoo Finance
4. Wall Street Risk Complex Defies Rate Threat After Jobs Data  Bloomberg.com
5. Who runs the labor market? Women accounted for 98% of U.S. job gains in August  Fortune

'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this' - NPR 4 Sep 2026, 8:41 pm

1. 'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'  NPR
2. Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods  The New York Times
3. In flood-ravaged Nepal valley, nothing is left standing  Reuters
4. Nepal floods death toll climbs to 1,252 as rescue efforts continue  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. Thousands dead or missing after Nepal disaster; Oregonians seek ways to help  KATU

Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient - NBC News 4 Sep 2026, 8:33 pm

1. Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient  NBC News
2. Patient Who Received Pig Kidney Becomes First To Progress to Human Kidney Transplant  Harvard Medical School
3. Pig kidneys successfully transplanted into humans  Financial Times
4. Pig Kidneys Yield ‘Life-Changing’ Independence From Dialysis  Forbes
5. In a First, a Pig Kidney Kept a Patient Alive Until He Got a Human One  The New York Times

Pennsylvania Democrat blasts Fetterman as ‘lazy trust fund baby’ - The Hill 4 Sep 2026, 7:29 pm

1. Pennsylvania Democrat blasts Fetterman as ‘lazy trust fund baby’  The Hill
2. Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator  WSJ
3. ‘Too lazy to do the job’: Democrats dump on Fetterman after WSJ report  Politico
4. Fetterman faces Dem revolt as bombshell report fuels push to oust him: 'Disgrace'  Fox News
5. Fetterman stood up disabled veterans; scoffed at children’s hospital’s concerns: Report  The Hill

Ilia Topuria breaks silence 'after going through that hell' with Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 - CBS Sports 4 Sep 2026, 5:48 pm

1. Ilia Topuria breaks silence 'after going through that hell' with Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250  CBS Sports
2. Ilia Topuria breaks silence in 1st post since aftermath of UFC White House loss  MMA Fighting
3. Ilia Topuria breaks silence since losing UFC title with heartfelt message to son  MMA Junkie
4. Ilia Topuria Set To Make Public Appearance Again In The Coming Days  MMA Sucka
5. Ilia Topuria reappears: "In life, you don't always win. And that's okay"  MARCA

Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades - The Guardian 4 Sep 2026, 5:12 pm

1. Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades  The Guardian
2. Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers  CNN
3. Alcohol-related cancer deaths have doubled, and 1 drink could increase risk  USA Today
4. How much alcohol it takes to increase your risk of dying of 9 cancers: study  New York Post
5. Alcohol-linked cancer's toll extends far beyond the liver, with deaths rising across age groups  Medical Xpress

Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts - Reuters 4 Sep 2026, 5:06 pm

1. Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts  Reuters
2. Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort  CNN
3. Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?  The New York Times
4. VW's in big trouble: 75 models set to be slashed, factories will close... and bye bye Seat  topgear.com
5. Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry  CNBC

Jensen Huang’s Net Worth Nears $200 Billion After Nvidia Says It Will Acquire Hugging Face - Forbes 4 Sep 2026, 4:49 pm

1. Jensen Huang’s Net Worth Nears $200 Billion After Nvidia Says It Will Acquire Hugging Face  Forbes
2. Why Nvidia's 'defensive move' to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips  CNBC
3. Nvidia stock moves closer to all-time high  Yahoo Finance
4. Nvidia bets $13 billion on open AI models with Hugging Face deal  Reuters
5. Exclusive | Betaworks Scores With Hugging Face Deal  WSJ

Roman Space Telescope live updates: NASA begins spacecraft commissioning process - space.com 4 Sep 2026, 4:23 pm

1. Roman Space Telescope live updates: NASA begins spacecraft commissioning process  space.com
2. NASA Roman’s Planet Imager Has Powered On  NASA Science (.gov)
3. Opinion | Congressional Lawmakers Reach for the Stars  WSJ
4. NASA’s latest mission to map the cosmos takes off  The Economist
5. Why it matters that President Trump just dialed in to a NASA news conference  Ars Technica

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley - The Hollywood Reporter 4 Sep 2026, 3:00 pm

1. HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley  The Hollywood Reporter
2. ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2  Variety
3. ‘Harry Potter’ TV series cast reveal: See who’s playing Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle  Los Angeles Times
4. Harry Potter Fans Have One Big Question About HBO Max’s New TV Show Dobby Casting  yahoo.com
5. ‘Harry Potter’ Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2  Deadline

We spent the week testing IFA’s best (and weirdest) gadgets, ask us anything - theverge.com 4 Sep 2026, 12:00 pm

1. We spent the week testing IFA’s best (and weirdest) gadgets, ask us anything  theverge.com
2. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far  theverge.com
3. IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, Dyson, LG and More  CNET
4. IFA 2026’s best Apple accessories are more than just chargers  Macworld
5. Best of IFA 2026: 10 hot PC products and tech on the horizon  PCWorld

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers - BBC 4 Sep 2026, 11:48 am

1. Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers  BBC
2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming  XBOX Wire
3. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming  Ars Technica
4. Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb  CNBC
5. Xbox app is coming to TCL TVs just as Microsoft rolls out pay-as-you-go cloud gaming  theverge.com

Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history - MusicRadar 4 Sep 2026, 7:00 am

1. Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history  MusicRadar
2. Audacity's New Look Is Finally Here, Along With Its Largest Feature Update In Years  Engadget
3. Audacity 4 is a complete revamp of the ‘world’s most popular’ audio editor  theverge.com
4. Audacity 4, free and open-source audio editor, arrives with a revamped UI  CDM Create Digital Music
5. Audacity audio-editing app no longer looks like it's from the early 2000s  The Register

Eight-letter DNA alphabet is accurately transcribed by a natural enzyme - Phys.org 2 Sep 2026, 9:00 am

1. Eight-letter DNA alphabet is accurately transcribed by a natural enzyme  Phys.org
2. Structural basis of transcription of the hachimoji eight-letter alphabet by E. coli RNA polymerase  nature.com
3. Life uses 4 DNA letters. Scientists just made 8 work  Science Daily
4. Scientists Demonstrate Eight-Letter Genetic Alphabet Reading  GK Today
5. Life has run on four genetic letters for billions of years, and a bacterial enzyme just read eight  Earth.com