POLITICALDAD

An armed person lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, knocking others over and causing injuries — raising voter and campaign safety concerns.

Tropical Storm Warning posted for Kauai and Niihau as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Hawaii; damaging winds, heavy rain and travel disruptions are likely — prepare accordingly.

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow new mail‑ballot restrictions; a decision could change absentee voting procedures weeks before ballots are mailed in multiple states.

MAGA Inc. launched a $10 million ad blitz to support Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, marking the super PAC‘s first major general‑election spend.

Under a DOJ settlement, Mount Sinai will end pediatric gender‑affirming care and fund $2 million in patient services, changing care availability for minors at the hospital system.

A controversial last-second play decided the opener, shaping season expectations for fans and team momentum.

Guyana accepted the first group of migrants deported from the U.S. under a third‑country program, changing how and where removals are processed and creating diplomatic and legal ripple effects.

An executive order pushes delisting and lethal removal policies for gray and Mexican wolves, potentially reshaping protections that affect ranchers, hunters and western wildlife management.

LSU beat Clemson 51–10; the blowout raises questions about Clemson’s trajectory and the future of its head coach.

A court decision on the map could determine a U.S. House seat and influence which party controls the House in a close midterm.

Sen. Fetterman pushed back at reports he skipped constituent work and meetings, blaming ‘disgruntled staffers.’ Pennsylvanians’ access to representation and upcoming midterms may be affected.

An extended emergency mobilizes resources and could trigger closures, travel disruptions and emergency response changes as a powerful storm approaches the islands.

Two deaths were reported at Burning Man after rain and dust forced periodic gate closures, disrupting attendee safety and travel plans.

How campaigns frame the closing argument could affect turnout, issue focus and which party controls Congress.

Gauff moved into later rounds amid third-round upsets, keeping American hopes alive and shaping tournament matchups and spectator interest.

Darlington’s night race features intense strategy and tire wear that can change results, affecting fans’ viewing plans and ticketed events.

Spider-Man led the U.S. box office for a sixth straight weekend as summer grosses near an all-time high, affecting theater lineups and industry momentum.

Record gas prices and a U.S. diesel all‑time high increase costs for Labor Day road trips and can raise prices on everyday goods.

A house explosion in Granville, Vermont killed two people and injured three, prompting an active investigation and local emergency response.