California Marks First Dolly Parton Day on September 25
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing Sept. 25 — a nod to “9 to 5” — as an annual day honoring the late country music legend and philanthropist.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Approving $14 Billion TikTok U.S. Deal
The order declares a new joint venture — with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX as lead investors — satisfies the law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations.
Today Is Remember Me Thursday: A Global Spotlight on Orphan Pets Waiting for Homes
Celebrities including Alicia Silverstone and Bob Odenkirk are backing the annual day of awareness for shelter pets still waiting to be adopted.
Taylor Swift Announces “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” With Four New Songs Out Friday
“Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon” arrive Friday, September 25, expanding Swift’s record-setting 2025 album.
Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Catastrophic Flooding; Record Rainfall Possible
Up to 35 inches of rain is forecast on the Big Island as Nolo strengthens; a hurricane watch and flood watch are in effect.
How Trump Turned a Refugee Bureau Into a $410 Million Deportation Operation
A Washington Post investigation found the Trump administration authorized or pledged at least $410 million for third-country deportation deals with 31 nations, run through a newly created 15-person State Department Office of Remigration — repurposing refugee infrastructure for removals.
Trump Says U.S. Is Working on Potash Deal With Belarus, Pressuring Canada
Trump said Washington is pursuing a potash purchase agreement with Belarus at prices ‘substantially less’ than what the U.S. pays Canada, escalating trade pressure on Ottawa. The announcement is a statement of intent, not a signed deal.
Treasury Yields Cross 5% as Oil and Inflation Rattle Markets
The benchmark 10-year yield reached its highest level since 2007 as investors weighed inflation, oil prices and a likely Fed rate increase.
FAA Says Air Traffic Control Overhaul Needs Billions More
The first phase of the modernization effort is projected to cost $16 billion, above the $12.5 billion Congress provided.
U.S. Poverty Rate Falls to Record Low as Median Income Rises
The official poverty rate fell to 10.2% in 2025 while real median household income reached $87,460, new Census Bureau data show.