Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan reached a $3.3 billion settlement with Murdoch’s three older children, giving Lachlan control of the media empire after his father’s death. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/09/08/rupert-murdoch-lachlan-family-settlement/ Author : Jeremy Barr, Sarah Ellison Publish date : 2025-09-08 23:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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If there’s one thing that Donald Trump absolutely, positively despises, it’s bad publicity.And after RFK Jr. got absolutely hammered at that hearing the other day–including by a member of the leadership, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso–he realized that he had to cut his losses.What was he going to do, say ignore those Republican senators, like Bill Cassidy, who’s a doctor, like Barrasso, when he says that vaccines work and he’s deeply concerned that Kennedy misled the Hill during his confirmation hearings?So after months of letting him "go wild," in his words, Donald has broken with Bobby.REPUBLICAN DOCTORS CLASH WITH RFK
The Supreme Court’s ruling stemmed from prior convictions and was the latest blow for Thaksin Shinawatra. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/asia/thailand-thaksin-verdict.html Author : Sui-Lee Wee Publish date : 2025-09-09 06:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Scores for 12th graders in math and reading continued their years-long slide, reaching new lows on national tests, new data released Tuesday show. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/09/09/school-test-scores-sliding/ Author : Laura Meckler Publish date : 2025-09-09 04:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Patel and Duffy signal Charlotte train murder under federal investigation with national implications
The murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte Metro last month has sparked federal attention from FBI Director Kash Patel and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who say the case is under federal investigation and will have implications far beyond North Carolina.Patel says the FBI has been investigating the Charlotte train tragedy "from day one" and even hinted that new developments could be released soon. "Stay tuned," he added to a social media post on X, suggesting that the federal probe could reveal more than what has been disclosed thus far.Duffy also took to social media to announce that
Some of New York’s largest landlords will convene on Tuesday morning for an urgent gathering to support former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, saying the “time to act is now.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/nyregion/cuomo-blau-donors-mayor.html Author : Dana Rubinstein Publish date : 2025-09-09 03:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The demonstrations in Nepal over government corruption and restrictions to apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook were driven by widespread anger among young people. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/08/nepal-protests-social-media-ban/ Author : Maham Javaid, Supriya Kumar, Frances Vinall Publish date : 2025-09-09 03:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The first three quarters weren’t pretty for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in his first NFL start on Monday night, but all that matters is what happens in the fourth quarter. McCarthy led the Vikings on a thrilling comeback, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chicago Bears, 27-24, on the road to begin the 2025 NFL season. Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason. He watched as Sam Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, but McCarthy knew heading into this campaign it was his turn to get the
Accidents involving vehicles and trains have been increasing as the Mexican government has pushed to revitalize railroads and build new passenger lines. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/americas/mexico-train-crash.html Author : James Wagner Publish date : 2025-09-09 00:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Aides for the Oversight Committee said the documents include a redacted version of the “birthday book” Epstein’s former partner Ghislaine Maxwell gifted him for his 50th birthday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/08/epstein-estate-documents-congress/ Author : Kadia Goba Publish date : 2025-09-09 00:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The San Francisco 49ers kept Christian McCaffrey on the field in their 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks, but another star offensive weapon is expected to miss multiple weeks after leaving the game early.Tight end George Kittle, who scored the team’s first touchdown of the year on Sunday in Seattle, left the NFC West bout with a hamstring injury. That injury is expected to keep him out three to five weeks, according to NFL Network.Head coach Kyle Shanahan made the announcement on Monday after the win, saying that Kittle would miss a "few weeks." Shanahan added that no decision has
Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative slant. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/business/media/murdoch-family-trust-succession-deal.html Author : Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler Publish date : 2025-09-08 22:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The French want higher defense spending but can’t agree on how to pay for it. Ukraine will suffer. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/09/08/france-bayrou-macron-nato-eu-defense/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-09-08 22:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Micah Parsons’ Green Bay Packers debut was a successful one, as he helped disrupt the Detroit Lions’ offense in the 27-13 win to open the season, securing his first sack in the process.Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, the son of owner Jerry Jones, was asked during an appearance on Dallas sports talk radio station 103.5 The Fan about the Parsons trade, specifically Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer’s Sunday report. Glazer said the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys’ division rival they lost to in Week 1, had a stronger trade offer for Parsons.Jones shot down any talk about Parsons, including what occurred at Lambeau
Underground stations were closed and buses were crammed with commuters grappling with a walkout by transit workers that is expected to continue until Friday. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/europe/london-tube-strike-tfl.html Author : Stephen Castle Publish date : 2025-09-08 19:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Everything is perfect about this week except for the lack of rain. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/09/08/dc-weather-live-updates-beautiful-days/ Author : Jason Samenow Publish date : 2025-09-08 20:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Four hikers who admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms were rescued in New York’s Catskill Mountains after becoming disoriented and straying off the trail, officials said. It's the second such case this year in New York's popular mountain areas.The group called for help around 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 when one member suffered a "debilitating high," according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).Forest rangers and the Pine Hill Fire Department located the group at about 6:45 p.m. — less than 1,000 feet from the marked trail. CRIES FOR HELP LEAD RESCUERS TO INJURED HIKER AFTER TERRIFYING 25-FOOT PLUNGE AT POPULAR
Prime Minister François Bayrou failed a confidence vote aimed at breaking an impasse over the budget, adding more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/europe/france-vote-government-collapse.html Author : Roger Cohen Publish date : 2025-09-08 17:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read more Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/09/08/commanders-high-expectations-opening-win/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Sam Fortier Publish date : 2025-09-08 17:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein broke his silence over the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train after facing heated criticism over the weekend for not speaking out earlier despite the release of a brutal video of the attack. "I am heartbroken for the family of Iryna Zarutska, who lost their loved one to this senseless act of violence, and I am appalled by the footage of her murder. We need more cops on the beat to keep people safe," Stein posted on X on Monday morning after a weekend of criticism for not posting about last month's
Some people were able to work from home. Others crammed onto buses or spent hours trying to reach their destinations. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/europe/london-tube-strike-voices.html Author : Amelia Nierenberg Publish date : 2025-09-08 15:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
He reestablished the Cleveland Orchestra as one of the world’s great ensembles and recorded the complete symphonies of Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/09/08/christoph-von-dohnanyi-cleveland-orchestra-conductor-dead/ Author : Tim Page Publish date : 2025-09-08 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., said his panel is wrapping up its investigation into President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen after a new report revealed concerns raised within the former administration itself."New records reveal President Biden’s own administration raised concerns about autopen use to grant thousands of pardons. This is a historic scandal with massive repercussions," Comer told Fox News Digital in response to the Axios report."As President Biden declined, his aides carried out executive actions without his approval, casting doubt on the legitimacy of thousands of pardons and other executive actions."Comer added, "The House Oversight Committee
The American president gave Hamas what sounded like an ultimatum, demanding that the militant group agree to a new truce proposal or face full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza City. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/middleeast/trump-hamas-warning-israel-gaza-city.html Author : Isabel Kershner Publish date : 2025-09-08 12:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Letter writer doesn’t appreciate people going to the DMV in pajamas and flip-flops. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/09/08/miss-manners-/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2025-09-08 12:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.