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Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win the US Open final
Ben Shelton reached his first major singles final. Alexander Zverev took the September 13 title match after Shelton kept it alive with the third set.
September 13, 2026 · 2 min read
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9/11 memorial adds seventh moment of silence for later deaths at 25th anniversary
The commemoration recognized people who died from related illness or injury after the attacks, alongside the established moments marking September 11 itself.
September 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Life
Labor Day 2026: the workers' holiday behind September 7
The 2026 federal calendar placed Labor Day on Monday, September 7. The holiday began with workers organizing for recognition.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Culture
Pluto's bright colors explain something a natural-looking image can hide
NASA revisited an enhanced-color New Horizons image on September 6. Its colors help separate terrain with different compositions.
September 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pegula beats Ruse 6-3, 6-2 as US Open main-draw singles begins
Jessica Pegula won the first Arthur Ashe Stadium singles match of the 2026 US Open on August 30, beating Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2.
August 30, 2026 · 2 min read
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NASA’s August 29 Roman telescope image records Falcon Heavy launch preparations
NASA's August 29 photograph showed the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope enclosed above a Falcon Heavy rocket at Launch Complex 39A.
August 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Life
Starbucks reports its strongest fall launch; new drinks use espresso, matcha and chai
Pumpkin Spice Latte returned August 25 alongside new pumpkin drinks. Starbucks reported a record launch three days later without publishing a sales total.
August 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Life
US Open Fan Week opens August 23 with free grounds access and separate event tickets
US Open Fan Week began on August 23 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, a week before main-draw singles started.
August 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Life
National parks digital hub launches with 150 exhibitions and 30 virtual tours
The National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture launched United Parks of America on August 20, bringing digital exhibitions, tours, and historical objects into one online hub.
August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
News
NASA’s WB-57 captures August 12 total eclipse above Iceland
The August 12 eclipse crossed the North Atlantic and Spain. NASA's aircraft footage supplied a view from above the clouds and a record of the science in progress.
August 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Culture
Leagues Cup gave August soccer a different set of stakes
MLS and Liga MX returned to club competition with a 36-team tournament, matches in Mexico, and a points system that rewarded shootout winners.
August 4, 2026 · 2 min read