Nebraska squeaked past Cincinnati 20–17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, opening the 2025 season with a one-score win at a neutral site. The tight scoreline fit the tone: defense, field position, and late-game poise. For Nebraska, it’s an early résumé boost. For Cincinnati, it’s proof their defense can travel. The wider Big Ten–Big 12 stakes make this one matter beyond August.
Week 1 of the 2025 Nebraska high school football season kicks off statewide with games across all NSAA classes, from Class A to six-man. Early computer rankings begin to form, streams and radio will cover key matchups, and C1 features Ashland-Greenwood at Douglas County West. The NSAA has set first-round playoffs for late October, with championship games in November at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Carlos Alcaraz crushed Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in 90 minutes under the Arthur Ashe lights to reach the US Open third round. The No. 2 seed didn’t face a break point, led 32–11 in winners, and has now held serve in 27 straight games at Flushing Meadows. It’s a sharp turnaround from last year’s early exit as he chases a second title in New York.
Carlos Alcaraz turned heads at the 2025 US Open with a near-shaved buzz cut after his brother botched a pre-tournament trim. He leaned into the look, calling it a fresh reset, and some see superstition at play—Alcaraz wore short hair when he won the 2022 title. The haircut stole the spotlight, even stunning fellow pros like Frances Tiafoe, as Alcaraz opened with a win and aims to erase last year’s early exit.
Emma Heming Willis spoke on camera about her husband Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia and the toll of caregiving. She recounted early signs—word-finding problems, a returning stutter, and emotional withdrawal—and urged better support for families. Her book, The Unexpected Journey, arrives Sept. 9, alongside a new caregiver roadmap from clinician Dr. Bruce Miller.
President Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations tied to 2021 occupancy claims. Cook, appointed by President Biden and confirmed in 2023, is expected to challenge the move. The Justice Department is reviewing a referral from Trump ally Bill Pulte. The dismissal tests the legal limits of presidential power over the Fed and could reshape the central bank’s independence.
President Trump removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud tied to two properties labeled as primary residences within two weeks in 2021. Cook denies wrongdoing and says the loan predated her Fed service. A criminal referral went to Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The move raises legal questions about presidential power to fire Fed governors and the future of Fed independence.
The search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro has shifted to a homicide investigation after detectives said a reported parking-lot kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. His parents were arrested on murder charges as authorities expanded searches across Yucaipa, Cabazon, and Moreno Valley. Investigators believe Emmanuel is deceased and are focused on recovering his remains.
Jake and Rebecca Haro were arrested on suspicion of murdering their 7-month-old son after investigators said a reported kidnapping in Yucaipa was fabricated. The couple was taken into custody in Cabazon with a heavy police presence and is being held without bail. Despite the arrests, the search for baby Emmanuel continues as detectives review video, electronics, and tips.
Club América’s Ramón Juárez asked for fair officiating before the Toluca final, pointing to disputed calls in the first leg and a string of high-profile controversies around América. The debate sharpened after the 2024 title win over Cruz Azul on a VAR-awarded penalty and a heated Toluca match in March 2025. The league faces growing pressure to restore confidence in referees during its biggest games.