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 Friday, August 29, 2025: Today’s Headlines



Good evening, news junkies! 🌎 

Grab your Martin! 🍸 Today the world is spinning fast, and we’ve got the headlines you actually need to know.

Global Affairs: Israel declares Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” amid famine, Turkey shuts ports and airspace to Israeli ships, and Israeli airstrikes in Yemen target Houthi leaders.

U.S. News: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center ordered closed, President Trump signs an executive order targeting flag burners, and a mass shooting near a Minneapolis high school leaves one dead, six injured.

Markets & Economy: S&P 500 and Dow retreat from record highs, with tech stocks leading the dip.

Entertainment: Netflix celebrates its 28th anniversary with weekend streaming picks, while the film Good Newspremieres at Toronto and Busan festivals.

Science & Tech: OpenAI releases GPT-5 with “PhD-level intelligence,” and NASA reports the strongest evidence yet of Alpha Centauri Ab, a distant gas giant.

Sports: NFL preseason Week 3 and college football kickoff games have fans buzzing.

From urgent headlines to weekend escapism, we’ve got you covered. 🔍💡 Stay informed, stay curious, and hit that reply button—let me know which story grabbed your attention today!

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