Trump news at a glance: Lutnick threatens Harvard patents; former Fox commentator bound for UN

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Commerce secretary begins process could let the government seize Harvard patents; Tammy Bruce nominated for deputy US ambassador to UN – key US politics stories from 9 August 2025.

Trump administration threatens to strip Harvard University of lucrative patents


Trump nominates ex-Fox commentator Tammy Bruce for deputy UN ambassador


IRS commissioner’s removal reportedly over clash on undocumented immigrant data


Source: The Guardian
Courtesy of Edward Helmore and agencies 5 hours ago sorry
Shooter, a 30-year-old man who died during violence, fired dozens of rounds into buildings and killed police officer.
Source: The Guardian
By David Daley 11 hours ago sorry
A plan to redistrict states to benefit Republicans was conceived of 15 years ago. It’s been an enormous success.
Source: The Guardian
By Matt Sledge 19 hours ago sorry
“The more the President’s wealth depends on anonymous investors around the world with hidden agendas, the greater the risk.”
Source: The Intercept
By David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans 12 hours ago sorry
Archdiocese has proposed a system based on type of abuse suffered by victims as part of its ongoing bankruptcy case.
Source: The Guardian
By Mohamad Bazzi 18 hours ago sorry
At several points during his presidency, Biden could have stopped starvation from spreading in Gaza. He didn’t do that.
Source: The Guardian
By Arwa Mahdawi 19 hours ago sorry
The far-right Republican and conspiracy theorist is suddenly speaking (a small amount of) sense. Weird!
Source: The Guardian
Courtesy of Agencies 1 hour ago sorry
Official runs into Lamb during preseason opener.
Source: The Guardian

Local

By ARLnow.com 9 hours ago
In loving memory of George Donald Kirschbaum Sr., who passed away in 2025 at the age of 95.
Source: ARLnow
By Scott McCaffrey 1 day ago
Fairfax County officials on Aug. 5 formally opened the Burke-Springfield Center for Active Adults, featuring more than 8,000 square feet of accessible space for a variety of programs.
Source: FFXnow
By ARLnow.com 1 day ago
The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.
Source: ARLnow
By Angela Woolsey 1 day ago
Capital Bikeshare is finally arriving in the Herndon and Huntington areas.
Source: FFXnow
By Maddie Poore 1 day ago sorry
Feels like a sign.
Source: The 51st
By Martin Austermuhle 1 day ago sorry
Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix.
Source: The 51st

Style

By Polly Hudson 12 minutes ago sorry
There is the initial group. Then the side group. Then another splinter group. Suddenly, in your bones, you know the wrong message is going to end up with the wrong person ….
Source: The Guardian
By Emma Mugglestone 8 hours ago sorry
Despite wanting to keep things casual, Emma Mugglestone couldn’t ignore her increasing feelings for ‘Gorgeous’.
Source: The Guardian
By Mark Fisher 15 hours ago sorry
A lively, wriggly tube creature, mesmerising birds for babies and a joyful take on Joyce’s Ulysses will delight young audiences at this year’s festival.
Source: The Guardian

Sports

By Shakiel Mahjouri 1 hour ago sorry
Hernandez proved he's overdue for a big fight.
Source: CBS Sports
By Steven Taranto 2 hours ago sorry
Three spots remain in the NASCAR playoffs as opportunities to win dwindle down with three races to go in the regular season.
Source: CBS Sports
By Steven Taranto 2 hours ago sorry
Zilisch landed hard on the ground during the fall, but later said everything was OK beyond the broken bone.
Source: CBS Sports
By Ryan Wooden 2 hours ago sorry
SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2025 Fantasy football QB, RB, WR, TE, kicker and defense rankings.
Source: CBS Sports
By Brent Brookhouse 3 hours ago sorry
PFL and UFC action delivered plenty of violence on Saturday across the globe.
Source: CBS Sports
By Jordan Dajani 1 hour ago sorry
Little managed to drill a kick from 70 yards out, but the game being in the preseason means it won't count in the record books.
Source: CBS Sports

Culture

By Joseph Otterson 2 hours ago sorry
“One Piece” is setting sail once again, with the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series getting an early Season 3 renewal at Netflix.
Source: Variety
By Varietymattdonnelly 6 hours ago sorry
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains minor spoilers about “Weapons,” now playing in theaters.
Source: Variety
By Aramide Tinubu 6 hours ago sorry
Tracee Ellis Ross is known for starring on hit television shows like “Black-ish” and “Girlfriends.” But now, audiences are getting up close and personal with Ross in her hit Roku Original series, “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross.” The series debuted to rave reviews last month and quickly became the most-watched unscripted series in Roku […].
Source: Variety
By Rudie Obias 7 hours ago sorry
There’s a big bare-knuckle event in “The Oil City!” Canadian Drew Stuve (1-1-0) goes head-to-head against American Will Santiago (9-7-0) in a welterweight boxing bout on Saturday, Aug.
Source: Variety
By Giana Levy 7 hours ago sorry
Zach Cregger remains adamant about not remaking any story within the “Resident Evil” saga for his big-screen adaptation.
Source: Variety
By Marta Balaga 7 hours ago sorry
Abdellatif Kechiche hasn’t made it to Locarno despite the premiere of “Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due,” the third installment of his controversial trilogy, reportedly due to health reasons and a recent stroke.
Source: Variety