Stories from September 7, 2025

Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
Trump posted online that Chicago was “about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR,” but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather “clean them up.”
White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
Some history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content. That material includes educational resources that many educators rely on to supplement their lessons.
Colorful photos of a colorful child: Remembering Fletcher Merkel
The photos of Fletcher Merkel, who died in the mass shooting last month at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, were shared with reporters ahead of his funeral Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
Athletes inducted to 2025 Hall of Fame class in night of tears, memories
Carmelo Anthony was part of a quintet of players that were inducted into the Hall on Saturday as individuals, joining Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. Together they were part of 11 WNBA or NBA championship teams, captured 15 Olympic gold medals, made 37 All-NBA or All-WNBA appearances and were named as All-Stars 45 times in their careers.
J.J. McCarthy's time with the Vikings has arrived. He'll face his favorite childhood team, the Bears
J.J. McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night for the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Chicago Bears. He grew up rooting for the Bears in the Chicago area. 
Northeast Minneapolis fire destroys multiple buildings
The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were dispatched to 15th and Central Avenues Northeast at about 4:13 a.m. and discovered a vacant building on fire. The fire at the three-story building spread to two adjacent buildings.
Postal traffic to U.S. sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels
The U.S. on Aug. 29 eliminated an exemption that had allowed U.S.-bound parcels valued at $800 or less to avoid customs charges. The Universal Postal Union says 88 national postal operators have suspended some or all postal services to the U.S. as a result.
South Korea charters plane to fly home over 300 workers detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant
On Sunday, South Korean officials said they would send a plane to bring the detained workers home. Earlier, South Korea's Foreign Minister said his nation was "deeply concerned" by the arrests.
The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
Fantasy or faith? One company's AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy
"The AI Bible is a way to really bring these stories to life in a way that people have never seen before. Think of if we were like, the Marvel Universe of faith," said one of the site's creators.