September 2025 – Page 154

September 4, 2025

Headlines From The Times - West Coast Health Alliance, Climate Report Rebuttal, Epstein Survivors Rally, Streameast Shutdown, State Farm Probe, Google AI Push

California, Oregon, and Washington launch the West Coast Health Alliance to shield public health from political interference. Climate scientists issue a 500-page rebuttal to a federal report downplaying global warming. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse rally at the Capitol demanding release of DOJ files. Authorities shut down Streameast, the largest illegal sports streaming site, after a global investigation. A judge allows scrutiny of State Farm’s claims practices amid rate hike hearings. And Google faces backlash from YouTube creators after using their videos to train AI tools.

September 4, 2025

Omnibus - The MGM Auction (Entry 783.JB2813)

In which wheeler-dealers and Debbie Reynolds pillage a priceless trove of movie treasure for pennies on the dollar, and Ken has never been in his own conference room. Certificate #38661.

September 4, 2025

Marketplace All-in-One - Police departments quietly disable AI-generated report safeguards

Axon, a company that makes policing equipment, developed new software called Draft One that takes recordings from police cameras and uses artificial intelligence to summarize them into incident reports.

Many police departments trying out the tool are not disclosing that they're using AI to write reports, according to a Mother Jones investigation. That potentially leaves both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the blind — despite safeguards Axon built into its software to prevent this very scenario, and to remove errors or AI hallucinations.

Marketplace’s Nova Safo spoke with investigative journalist Takendra Parmar who reported the story for Mother Jones.

September 4, 2025

WSJ What’s News - Trump Admin Pushes for Quick Supreme Court Tariff Decision

A.M. Edition for Sept. 4. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says delaying a ruling until June 2026 - the end of the court’s next term - could result in up to $1 trillion in tariff impacts. WSJ’s Quentin Webb says the legal back and forth is being closely watched by investors. Plus, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces fresh senate scrutiny as he attempts to radically remake the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And a federal judge rules that the administration’s $2.2 billion in funding cuts to Harvard University are unconstitutional. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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September 4, 2025

The Daily - The Landmark Google Antitrust Ruling

For decades, the government has struggled with how to police monopolies in the tech industry.

This week, a landmark ruling in a case against Google became the most aggressive attempt in the modern era to level the playing field.

David McCabe, who covers tech policy for The Times, explains who won, who lost and what it all means for the race to dominate artificial intelligence.

Guest: David McCabe, a New York Times reporter who covers the complex legal and policy issues created by the digital economy and new technologies.

Background reading:

Google avoided the harshest penalties in a federal judge’s monopoly ruling.

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Photo: Jason Henry for The New York Times

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September 4, 2025

Up First from NPR - RFK Jr. Testifies Before Senate, Fed Confirmation Hearing, Harvard’s Legal Victory

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify in the Senate today following a week of upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Senate committee holds a hearing on President Trump’s nominee to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. And, a federal judge in Boston has handed Harvard University a win, ruling the Trump administration unlawfully froze billions of dollars in research funds.

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September 4, 2025

Start Here - Epstein Victims: Release the Files

A woman once referred to only as “Minor Victim 1” is one of several Jeffrey Epstein victims demanding Congress compel the release of investigative files. Florida officials call for the end of vaccination mandates in the state. And a military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs out of Venezuela raises questions about the Trump’s administration’s muscular stance toward Latin America.

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September 4, 2025

The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 9.4.25

Alabama

State leaders from both parties thrilled at decision on US Space Command
Colorado AG threatens legal action on decision, AG Marshall not sweating it
Both US senators for AL urge confirmation of 3 men to federal judgeships
Madison county DA now involved in severe injury case of High school student
Man accused of Arson now charged with possession of magic mushrooms

National

2 of 3 appellate judges rule against Trump admin for deportation efforts
Jeffrey Epstein victims spoke out in DC, promise to compile list of abusers
US forces interdict two ships from China with chemicals used to make drugs
FL surgeon general to remove ALL vaccine mandates in that state
TX bans lab grown meat for next 2 years, gets sued by CA companies
MN congresswoman Ilhan Omar and hubby make $30M in one year!
Scott Jennings blasts Tim Walz for strange fantasy about Trump dying

September 4, 2025

Everything Everywhere Daily - Ivory Coast /Côte d’Ivoire

The Ivory Coast, or as it is officially known, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country located on West Africa’s southern coast. It is a small nation known for its agricultural production.

Despite its small size, the Ivory Coast is one of the most populous countries in West Africa, with a population of 31.5 million, and roughly 78 different languages are spoken.

Despite recent political upheaval, it has become one of the economic bright spots in Africa.

Learn more about the Ivory Coast, its fascinating history, and what makes the country unique on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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